Dragoons: A Rotation Reborn

[DxWings]

I didn't want to create a new thread so I'm going to ask it here and hopefully get some answers. I finally got started on playing a LNC. And at lvl 15, I have access to the True Thrust combo, and Impulse Drive.
In terms maximum DPS at that lvl, would be more effective to go,
HT-ID-ID-ID-ID

Or

HT-TT-VT-TT-VT

I'm only thinking about this through potency since I don't have actual numbers to work with. At this lvl, I get ID which has a potency of 180 from behind, TT(100), VT(200 comboed).

So for every two GCD, I get 360 Potency from ID, whereas the VT-TT combo only gives me 300.

So would it better to go with ID or TT-VT for maximum dmg? (This is my real question)

[Sleigh]

I didn't want to create a new thread so I'm going to ask it here and hopefully get some answers. I finally got started on playing a LNC. And at lvl 15, I have access to the True Thrust combo, and Impulse Drive.
In terms maximum DPS at that lvl, would be more effective to go,
HT-ID-ID-ID-ID

Or

HT-TT-VT-TT-VT

I'm only thinking about this through potency since I don't have actual numbers to work with. At this lvl, I get ID which has a potency of 180 from behind, TT(100), VT(200 comboed).

So for every two GCD, I get 360 Potency from ID, whereas the VT-TT combo only gives me 300.

So would it better to go with ID or TT-VT for maximum dmg? (This is my real question)

It's actually 150 potency on TT, so TT -> VT is 350 Potency or 175 average potency. ID is 180 potency. While it is indeed a DPS increase to spam ID, the gains are minimal and the penalty for missing even one ID's rear bonus negates the benefits of the whole encounter usually. The best thing to increase your DPS at that low level is CC Fracture and use it liberally.

[ChaozK]

I'm only thinking about this through potency since I don't have actual numbers to work with. At this lvl, I get ID which has a potency of 180 from behind, TT(100), VT(200 comboed).

So for every two GCD, I get 360 Potency from ID, whereas the VT-TT combo only gives me 300.

TT is 150 potency, not 100.
That leaves us with 350 potency, which is still 10 potency lower than ID spam. So yes it is slightly more dps to use ID. However keep in mind that missing only one ID completely plummets your dps and its also slightly more TP consuming.

[DxWings]

Alright thanks a lot guys. Trying to learn DRG as best as I can at a lower lvl and work from there so I can have a better understand of future rotations.

I didn't think about "missing that one rear bonus decreasing my dps scenario."

Thanks again!

[Ihm]

Has it been discovered yet what the flank accuracy requirements are for the different coil turns and ex primals c.c?

I got my Allagan Spear last night and Maiming Bracelets so I'm trying to push out any damage I can with them so if I can drop some accuracy I'll happily do it.

Currently working with 472 on 1-4 and 482 (483 due to gear) on 5, but I'm seeing talk of dropping lower now?

[JetBrooks]

Has it been discovered yet what the flank accuracy requirements are for the different coil turns and ex primals c.c?

I got my Allagan Spear last night and Maiming Bracelets so I'm trying to push out any damage I can with them so if I can drop some accuracy I'll happily do it.

Currently working with 472 on 1-4 and 482 (483 due to gear) on 5, but I'm seeing talk of dropping lower now?

Pretty sure people have been running mid-460s in T5 with very very very very little likelihood of missing.

[Dervy]

For all coil turns, yes, there is a different accuracy. No, we don't know what they are, other than rough estimate of 458 from the flank on T5. There's no accuracy (well, 341) for Extremes apparently. And drop down lower to 460.

[Ihm]

For all coil turns, yes, there is a different accuracy. No, we don't know what they are, other than rough estimate of 458 from the flank on T5. There's no accuracy (well, 341) for Extremes apparently. And drop down lower to 460.

I run with next to no accuracy in Extremes, I think I'm around 341 actually.

So do Turns 1-4 require less accuracy than Turn 5, if we're aiming for 458/460 range on Turn 5?

[Dervy]

I run with next to no accuracy in Extremes, I think I'm around 341 actually.

So do Turns 1-4 require less accuracy than Turn 5, if we're aiming for 458/460 range on Turn 5?

Yup. I just throw my 460 set on and just do work on 1-4. Honestly, all you'll be gaining from having lower and lower Accuracy is more Skill Speed, which could in-turn give you a big TP deficit.

[PArcher]

Yup. I just throw my 460 set on and just do work on 1-4. Honestly, all you'll be gaining from having lower and lower Accuracy is more Skill Speed, which could in-turn give you a big TP deficit.

Honestly, I can't name a fight before T4 where high SS for a DRG results in serious TP issues. All the Primals have lots of forced down-time and all other fights are just too short.

Maybe Ultima HM. But then again, Aetheric Boom has just enough forced downtime to get enough TP back :\