Dragoons: A Rotation Reborn

[Spartan117]

However, 1-2 seconds of not attacking is far less damage than the difference between pre-buff Spineshatter and buffed Spineshatter, not to mention holding back Disembowel from the party's BRD(s).

1. Don't see why you need to hold back 1-2 seconds, just HT the moment you are in position running in behind the tank, knowing that the tank is going to run through the target to the other side of the target reticule.

2. Not factoring animation lock of SSD into your argument makes it weak, by comparing the "1-2 second delay" with "apparent" no delay

[tOnni3]

why so serious with 1-2 sec delay since we are overgearing the content these days :/

[Sleigh]

I'm not sure if Spineshatter is faster to get in and attack (IE factoring in the slight animation lock). Could depend on how far away your tank pulls I suppose. Don't really have proof either way, I'll start walking in more to see if which way is better as currently I almost always Elusive/Spine to pull. I do like its consistency at least, can never screw up or be surprised, regardless of the tank's pull distance or timing.

Just saying if you DO lose half a second or more (from the time the tank pulls to the time you HT, all things factored) it's a DPS loss to throttle it for buffs than using it as a gap closer.

why so serious with 1-2 sec delay since we are overgearing the content these days :/

You can never do enough damage! A better answer though is, finding out how to do the best DPS you can prepares you for when we're not overgeared.

[Spartan117]

You can never do enough damage! A better answer though is, finding out how to do the best DPS you can prepares you for when we're not overgeared.

The correct answer is for moments when teammates derp and die for dumbest of reasons and needs that little bit more DPS to cover for his DPS loss to push phases as per normal. *insert pokemon theme song here: I wanna be the very best, no one ever was.....*

[KidSerge]

As for the spineshatter situation, i just like to know my tank.

I know its not always possible, but i pay close attention to them static or not. I've talked to my static MT, and he always lets me know when hes about to run. Fights like t9 where i know exactly what moves i can fit in before a jump, can mess with what i like to do. So i just talked to him, simple as that.

I'm right behind him when he shield lobs, able to heavy thrust as he's running through the enemy to turn it, and continue my combo from there. A huge part of this understanding the server delay in this game, if thats what it should be called. Other players are doing things before you see them do it, positioning updates and all.

Just get to know your group. I think that's the best option for this sort of thing.
No need to waste a move, 'IF", you are going for max dps. Not that it would make a huge difference either way.

[whiskeybravo]

Man.. T8.. That TP struggle is real

[Sygmaelle]

I was wondering about this, so critical ratings hard cap? My other class has about. 590 crit rating. If those numbers are true that crit is worthless after about 400?

Since when crit do have a hard cap

[BishopGabbiani]

Ok, hi again all, really having trouble figuring out what my next purchased sold upgrade should be, I'm at i107 now, so there isn't much left, and some of my BiS is t9, which we haven't cleared yet.

Currently I have:

Liberator

Guardian's Helm of Maiming
Astrum Mail
HA Guantlets of Maiming
Guardian's Tassets of Maiming
Astrum Hose
Astrum Sabatons

Ribbon of Slaying
High Allagan Earrings of Slaying
HA Bracelets of Slaying
HA Ring of Slaying
Gloam Ring

So, yeah, pretty well decked out. I know that the Astrum Armguards are going to be BiS, but they aren't an ilvl upgrade, so I have my helm, my waist, and my necklace next in queue.

What do you all think?

[Noxotic]

Man.. T8.. That TP struggle is real

I know, I feel bad asking for TP lmao. TOO MUCH SKILLSPEED.

[DenariusJay]

I have a question about Dragon Kick (mnk player here) whats the trick to landing the debuff 100% of the time? Do I need more ACC? (currently 464, but looking to bump that up a tad with some materia soon)
As it stands now its hit or miss, sometimes it sticks and sometimes it doesn't.