someone confirmed augments are permanent and cannot be changed.
edit: also might be translation error instead of double attack+50% might be double damage, so needs confirmation.
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assuming they didnt change it from the jp reveal im pretty sure the 1st path is double dmg not DA
Yeah its double damage and confirmed not to work on WSs.
assuming noone actually took it and just based it off every other piece od ODD/OTD type effects since i believe its the exact same wording and none of the others worked on WS
It looks like we're going to get some nice boosts with Liberator and Caladbolg augments. Apocalypse boost will be helpful, but I still don't see it being used for anything besides Catastrophe HP return. Rag will get a moderate boost in DPS, but nothing to compare to Caladbolg. Redemption should be pretty good with the Quietus boost, but won't topple Liberator or the GS. Redemption is still my go-to when Amnsesia is an issue.
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DirectX said: »
How was it confirmed and why would anyone make it that route in the first place to check that?
Dev team confirmed. Part of the update announcement.
I like how they all look, obviously Empyrean wins out.
But considering I'm a sucker for having all WS's, and I lived in Scythe format back in 200X, Apocalypse is my go-to.
The thing I like about Catastrophe is it's consistency, like Torcleaver. 20% is nice.
As much as I'd like a Redemption...
Empyream is a lot of work when you can just get a Caladbolg.
But considering I'm a sucker for having all WS's, and I lived in Scythe format back in 200X, Apocalypse is my go-to.
The thing I like about Catastrophe is it's consistency, like Torcleaver. 20% is nice.
As much as I'd like a Redemption...
Empyream is a lot of work when you can just get a Caladbolg.
Is Loess Barbuta +1 any good for us in a pdt set? Or is the defense/VIT too much to sacrifice compared to AF+3 head?
DEF:121 HP+105 MP+105 STR+21 DEX+21 VIT+21 AGI+21 INT+21 MND-11 CHR-11 Damage taken -10% Unity Ranking: Enmity+9~14
DEF:121 HP+105 MP+105 STR+21 DEX+21 VIT+21 AGI+21 INT+21 MND-11 CHR-11 Damage taken -10% Unity Ranking: Enmity+9~14
I actually use Ratri head. I know it gives +7% DT which some may look and scoff at but with it on i still have 52%PDT reaching that 50% cap while benefiting from that sexy +410HP, regain+4 and the defensive stats like a very nice +91 magic evasion.
Even when i get HQ for another 100HP and regain +1 i will still be at 51% PDT.
So this set gives me 3159HP, 52%PDT, 51%MDT, 4regain and 2 refresh.
ItemSet 359524
PS. I also use this set when weakened to cap PDT/MDT (helps when Shell isn't applied quick enough after raising) and i have been mistaken in not being weakened before because i have around 2k HP while weakened with this set. with capped PDT/MDT and all that HP, it will help you survive most random AOE's so you don't die again due to weakness.
Even when i get HQ for another 100HP and regain +1 i will still be at 51% PDT.
So this set gives me 3159HP, 52%PDT, 51%MDT, 4regain and 2 refresh.
ItemSet 359524
PS. I also use this set when weakened to cap PDT/MDT (helps when Shell isn't applied quick enough after raising) and i have been mistaken in not being weakened before because i have around 2k HP while weakened with this set. with capped PDT/MDT and all that HP, it will help you survive most random AOE's so you don't die again due to weakness.
If your purpose is to simply take less damage, I think It's a great addition for the massive amount of DT- it offers. If you're looking for a survival piece, the loss of MDB and Magic Evasion might prove to be a problem in the long run.
Cerberus.Kylos said: »
Is Loess Barbuta +1 any good for us in a pdt set? Or is the defense/VIT too much to sacrifice compared to AF+3 head?
DEF:121 HP+105 MP+105 STR+21 DEX+21 VIT+21 AGI+21 INT+21 MND-11 CHR-11 Damage taken -10% Unity Ranking: Enmity+9~14
DEF:121 HP+105 MP+105 STR+21 DEX+21 VIT+21 AGI+21 INT+21 MND-11 CHR-11 Damage taken -10% Unity Ranking: Enmity+9~14
I'd avoid using it based on the +Enmity and lack of M.Eva.
On a single slot basis, Sulv. Mask is a fairly decent option that's not hard to obtain. Gives you acc/att as well as some storeTP which may or may not help your number of swings.
aisukage said: »
I actually use Ratri head. I know it gives +7% DT which some may look and scoff at but with it on i still have 52%PDT reaching that 50% cap while benefiting from that sexy +410HP, regain+4 and the defensive stats like a very nice +91 magic evasion.
This is similar to me using Ratri feet in my idle/movement speed/regen set. Sure, it has the damage taken+ on it, but the HP for regen keeps me above my TP set HP level.
Would wholeheartedly stay away from Loess from virtually every set IMO. The loss of MDB, Evasion, Magic Evasion, and the negative stats on it are simply not an intelligent decision in today's meta. The DT and HP looks attractive, but there's too many pieces that don't come with the baggage Loess does. Negative stats on ilvl actually knocks that DT down a few pegs. The Ratri head option is really neat for the additional stats.
DRK has far too many good DT/Defensive pieces in nearly every slot to ever need to use that head piece.
DRK has far too many good DT/Defensive pieces in nearly every slot to ever need to use that head piece.
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Thanks for the replies, I'll dump the NQ Loess I got last week for vouchers.
Cerberus.Kylos said: »
Thanks for the replies, I'll dump the NQ Loess I got last week for vouchers.
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aisukage said: »
Cerberus.Kylos said: »
Thanks for the replies, I'll dump the NQ Loess I got last week for vouchers.
Interesting. I never really tried to tank anything unless I absolutely had to .. but I'm literally just about to get Apoc so that might change.
Hey Aisukage, how do you get the gearset to appear on screen like that? Which add-on?
Cerberus.Kylos said: »
Hey Aisukage, how do you get the gearset to appear on screen like that? Which add-on?
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Bismarck.Lilmartio said: »
Cerberus.Kylos said: »
Hey Aisukage, how do you get the gearset to appear on screen like that? Which add-on?
Nice, I might have to get this.
Well I wanted to post this on my own profile but the site keeps getting stuck on the processing bit. When I'm finished with the trials I'll update my gearsets post with sets pertaining to Apocalypse! :)
Saw a Dark Knight with this beast in early '05 and decided I'd DRK for life. 13 years later I finally got off my lazy backside.
Thanks to all the friends who kept telling me to make it over the years, this one's for you. <3
Saw a Dark Knight with this beast in early '05 and decided I'd DRK for life. 13 years later I finally got off my lazy backside.
Thanks to all the friends who kept telling me to make it over the years, this one's for you. <3
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Cerberus.Kylos said: »
Well I wanted to post this on my own profile but the site keeps getting stuck on the processing bit. When I'm finished with the trials I'll update my gearsets post with sets pertaining to Apocalypse! :)
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Thanks everyone! Missed my first Cata the other day. I can die *kinda* happy now. Someone play an emo song at my funeral.
PS: I got Equipviewer to work! So I can check my equipset while I lockstyle without having to go into my menu to check if I'm using the right equipset lol.
PS: I got Equipviewer to work! So I can check my equipset while I lockstyle without having to go into my menu to check if I'm using the right equipset lol.
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Cerberus.Kylos said: »
Well I wanted to post this on my own profile but the site keeps getting stuck on the processing bit. When I'm finished with the trials I'll update my gearsets post with sets pertaining to Apocalypse! :)
Saw a Dark Knight with this beast in early '05 and decided I'd DRK for life. 13 years later I finally got off my lazy backside.
Thanks to all the friends who kept telling me to make it over the years, this one's for you. <3
Saw a Dark Knight with this beast in early '05 and decided I'd DRK for life. 13 years later I finally got off my lazy backside.
Thanks to all the friends who kept telling me to make it over the years, this one's for you. <3
So, the WSDMG bug buffs Scythe a ton, and that combined with the augments rearranges the REMAs quite a bit.
According to my spreadsheet (which I updated to include JSE neck, new augments, and WSDMG bug), with a set properly designed around AM3, Augmented Liberator by far the best Scythe, and is even roughly on par with Augmented Caladbolg (albeit with Insurgency having inferior SC properties to Torcleaver).
According to my spreadsheet (which I updated to include JSE neck, new augments, and WSDMG bug), with a set properly designed around AM3, Augmented Liberator by far the best Scythe, and is even roughly on par with Augmented Caladbolg (albeit with Insurgency having inferior SC properties to Torcleaver).
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With how well my Liberator has been performing lately, I'm not surprised at how competitive it is on paper. I'm curious though, with the new augments and JSE necks, how does your spreadsheet look if you disable the WSD% bug? I'm assuming augmented Caladbolg is in the lead, but how do the scythes stack up?
The scythes take a huge hit from disabling the bug. Augmented Insurgency loses about 25% of its DPS with it off, and the other REMA scythes are further behind.
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