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#1 Mar 24 2012 at 12:39 PM Rating: Good
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So, I came back a couple months ago after a (very long) break and found my 75 BST was geared pathetically. Well, I've spent the time getting to 99 and geared up and I'm starting to reach the point where I'm wondering if there are some little pieces I might be missing that would enhance my stats a little bit.

I have a set of -pdt and +eva Astolfos and plan to work on some +mdb Guichard's +3s if you guys think they're worth the work. If you can think of any side-grades/slight upgrades, feel free to mention those, too. I'd love to know what all the options are.

Idle set:
Astolfo (-11% pdt) | Astolfo (-11% pdt) | (Empty) | Oneiros Tathlum
Anwig Salade | Shepherd's Chain | Brutal Earring | Suppanomimi
Mirke Wardecors | Monster Gloves +2 | Blitz Ring | Sniper's Ring +1
Atheling Mantle | Selemnus Belt | Ferine Quijotes +2 | Monster Gaiters +2


Combat set:
Astolfo (-11% pdt) | Astolfo (-11% pdt) | (Empty) | Oneiros Tathlum
Ocelomeh Headpiece | Ferine Necklace | Brutal Earring | Suppanomimi
Avant Mail +1 | Brego Gloves | Blitz Ring | Sniper's Ring +1
Atheling Mantle | Moepapa Stone | Ferine Quijotes +2 | Ryuga Sune-Ate


WS set:
Astolfo (-11% pdt) | Astolfo (-11% pdt) | (Empty) | Olibanum Sachet
[sm]Mekira-oto | Snow Gorget | Brutal Earring | Flame Earring
Avant Mail +1 | Alkyoneus's Bracelets | Rajas Ring | Sniper's Ring +1
Atheling Mantle | Pipilaka Belt | Avant Cuisses +1 | Monster Gaiters +2


Reward set:
Zoraal Ja's Axe | Zoraal Ja's Axe | (Empty) | Oneiros Tathlum
Brave's Warbonnet | Promise Badge | Aqua Pearl | Aqua Pearl
Kirin's Osode | Ogre Gloves | Aquasoul Ring | Aquasoul Ring
Atheling Mantle | Crudelis Belt | Monster Trousers +2 | Monster Gaiters +2


Is the Ocelomeh Headpiece + Harness combo worth it for BST? Should I swap out my Avant Mail +1 for the Oce. Harness?

Any opinions?
#2 Mar 24 2012 at 1:54 PM Rating: Excellent
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Nice, welcome back. :D Looks like you've got a great start on your gearsets already.

Idle Set:
The MDB+10 Guichard +3s are a solid addition to your axe repertoire. Go for it! You can augment Pet: M.Eva+5 on Suzaku's Sune-ate as well, if that is of interest to you for your MDB set. Looks like you've got Selemnus Belt already, very nice. Other pieces you could add to this idle set are Beast Bazubands, Ferine Earring, Oneiros Cappa, and Demonry Core. In instances where the pet is doing all the work, I wear Paguroidea Ring and Sheltered Ring as well. Or PDT/MDT Dark Rings. There are Angel Rings with Pet: Acc that you can get from the ACP final fight and other Pet earrings from the Fei'yin battle, too. For the feet slot you can use augmented Adaman/Armada Sollerets with Pet: Haste/DEF/Subtle Blow, or when required swap in Skadi's Jambeaux for movement speed.

Combat Set:
With regards to Oneiros Tathlum, using your current gear setup, Hagneia Stone pulls ahead. (Edit: EVEN if you had Madrigal to activate the attack bonus, Hagneia still wins.) Your DPS will take a massive leap if you can secure Epona's Ring and use Rajas Ring (maybe make up the lost haste % with Ocelemeh+1 headpiece, or use a haste body like Ferine Gausape +2). A lot of "optimal" sets are gonna vary based on what you're doing, but you have the right idea. When it's safe to do so, the Rancor Collar gives a very solid bonus over other choices. I see some BSTs wearing Houyi's Gorget, also.

WS Set:
It's a solid WS set already. You're already aware that some of the improvements here are quite expensive. Ferine Ocreae +2 will beat the Gaiters and if you can get an elemental belt, that'll win over Pipilaka. Also of note, Ferine Gausape +2 will beat Avant Mail when you have a killer effects advantage in certain situations, especially if Killer Instinct is in effect.

Reward Set:
Call me crazy, but I think you may have overshot the Reward Potency cap. I'm pretty sure you can sell off one of those Zoraal Ja axes once you have Monster Gaiters +2. Otherwise, this set is very similar to mine. I use Royal Army Mantle for the back slot, and I think there are some augmented backpieces from... I wanna say... the Moogle Kupo d'Etat fight? MND+3 was a possibility there. (Edit: Cortege Cape. Can get MND+4 on it.)

It's really easy to run into inventory issues with the min/maxing here. x_x Best of luck!

Alatariel wrote:
Is the Ocelomeh Headpiece + Harness combo worth it for BST? Should I swap out my Avant Mail +1 for the Oce. Harness?


Yes, Ocelomeh Headpiece + Ocelomeh Harness will give higher overall DPS compared to your current set.

Edited, Mar 24th 2012 4:41pm by Bookmarku
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#3 Mar 25 2012 at 8:16 AM Rating: Good
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Thanks so much for the informed response! Definitely some things I overlooked.
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