Dragoons: A Rotation Reborn

[xyaie]

been skimming through it, but havent seen anything. any rough estimate on how much %-wise of a DPS boost dragoons got? (also monks if you have it easymode). Havent raided yet this week and know my blackmage took a hit. Very possible ill be busting out my dragoon again (since we dont have a dragoon ive been getting all the dragoon gear )

[EasymodeX]

been skimming through it, but havent seen anything. any rough estimate on how much %-wise of a DPS boost dragoons got?

I'm estimating 8%-ish total for Dragoons (ran the same rotation with same stats through the old and new models), although that is a slight underestimate because it doesn't include the pre-patch Jump delaying the GCDs (e.g. jumps exceeded oGCD windows). I think net will be about 9% total, so close to Yoshi's 10% estimate.

Overall, good deal. Dragoon AOE also increased by 5% (HT buff).


Don't have Monk estimates for pre- and post-patch. I'm estimating Monks as about 8% higher ST DPS than DRGs post-patch, though. So, actually pretty good parity when you consider DE for the Bard.

Monks retain the better utility with the Int debuff and traited Mantra, but DRGs maintain higher burst and more resilience against mechanics.

[PArcher]

I agree that Jump is still at 200p. Mine is still doing around 700 no-crit damage, a little more than pre-patch due to the 5% buff from HT (think its more than that, but I'm not paying attention to non-crit numbers a ton TBH). FT definitely got a buff, with a crit is now at about 1250-1300 (highest I've seen is 1307, but I haven't been able to really test much yet, compared to my pre-patch max of 1126.)

[Xanthe]

I can also confirm the Full Thrust buff. In Turn 2 last night I pulled off a fully buffed 1479 critical. Pre-patch I was doing around 1050 under the same conditions. Jump is definitely still 200 potency. My current numbers reflect the 5% increase from Heavy Thrust.

[Sabi]

Also been doing FT in the 14##'s so i think it is correct.

[EasymodeX]

H = Heavy Thrust
P = Phlebotomize
IDC = Impulse Drive, Disembowel, Chaos Thrust
TTT = True Thrust, Vorpal Thrust, Full Thrust

[Ithorien]

H = Heavy Thrust
P = Phlebotomize
IDC = Impulse Drive, Disembowel, Chaos Thrust
TTT = True Thrust, Vorpal Thrust, Full Thrust

DRGs; not enough Thrust.

[whiskeybravo]

Hey guys, a quick question for more exp dragoons.

I'm about to hit 50 and have been researching gear trying to figure out the best path for upgrade. I've got most of the DL jewelry, mixture of maiming/striking for accuracy, and a full AK set. I'm not able to equip everything yet to see what the total stats look like, but it seems like only a few DL pieces have accuracy, and really only a few myth pieces. I understand there is a chunk of accuracy on the relic (and also some nice acc stats on the new CT gear), but are their any suggestions for upgrade paths? I'm not thrilled about upgrading to DL, aside from 2 pieces there isn't that much str/vit boost over AK gear. Would AK gear + DL jewelry be enough to get through Titan HM for relic? Any suggestions are appreciated!

(PS thanks for the awesome rotations guide, it's nice how all the DoTs and buffs seem to line up perfectly with the right rotation)

[mythicrose]

@ Whiskeybravo

So long as you meet the new minimum avg. item level requirement for Titan, you're golden. You can get the new gear from HM Haukke Manor and Copper Bell Mines. I want to say the ilvel 60 gear that was in AK is now in the new Pharos dungeon.

[Tilgung]

They're in Haukke and Copperbell as far as I've seen. Along with some new pieces. They look to be spread out between dungeons now.