Relic +1 vs. Chest AF2

[dimsumdarren]

So i got all darklight, except chest and head are hoplite. I got Bravura.

I got 900 myths as of very soon. Should i spend it on bravura +1, or on AF2 chest? what do people reckon

[SpookyGhost]

If you've got Hoplite Circlet, definitely AF2 chest. The only thing you'll get out of +1 over AF2 chest is faster skill speed and a pretty glow. Which is nice, and you should get, but I think priority should go to the better tanking gear since you're a tank and all.

But I wouldn't blame you if you picked +1. That glowing Bravura looks p. nice.

[dimsumdarren]

Well it's not really about the glow, although that makes it look less like a lvl 10 botany axe.

You do get str and vit upgrades too. I guess I should just do the math and see which gives more stats.

[SpookyGhost]

+1 Bravura vs Bravura = +4 STR & +5 VIT

Hoplite Circlet + AF2 Body vs Heavy Darklight Armor = +7 STR & +8 VIT

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Edit: That said, you are using a different chest (possibly w/ materia) so it'd definitely be best if you did your own calcs.

[pepero]

What's the most important thing as a Tank? Yes DMG mitigation is important but holding threat is the most important. You are going to eventually run into players with their relic +1's, and guess what turns out they are constantly pulling agro away from you. The smart move for tanks would be to get their relic +1's first.

[Kiaris]

I tanked titan with my PLD with the grand company weapon vs DD's with Relics..

I never lost agro...


Tanks should not +1 their weapon.

[dimsumdarren]

yea, its not a matter of aggro thats in my decision at all....i guess i'll just see which upgrade gets me most stats.

[hola]

af2 chest all the way

Why? Because It's Red

[dimsumdarren]

alright, upgrading from hoplite chest to af2 is about +15 on str and vit and +30 on parry.....that kinda makes it an easy decision....despite the cool glow...

[Lucavern]

This brings me to an interesting question. I've got my AF2 body for pld now. Do I save for the AF2 helm (upgrading from Hoplite), or upgrade the shield to +1 this week?

Starting in Coil this week once we get scheduling issues worked out, so its a tough call. I know Allagan Shield comes from Turn 1, and helm hasn't been reported yet afaik. Thoughts?