Dipper vs. FalcorrFollow

As mentioned, DipperYuly is quite useful for evasive tanking because of its Evasion Bonus trait and Spiral Spin's Accuracy Down effect. The lil' Attack Down effect from Noisome Powder aids tanking further and also is useful for gaining the attention of nearby monsters (AoE Dynamis proc, wanting to avoid untimely links/aggro onto yourself, maybe other uses too). And then there are potential situations where you would like a combination of Treasure Hunter + Plantoid Killer (maybe if you're duoing something like Lost Fairy Ring? The other BST would have DiscreetLouise and whatnot).

FaithfulFalcorr has a lot of great advantages too, and I think it's fair to say that he sees more usage than Dipper overall. I use Choke Breath all the time, 1 charge, 30 seconds of paralysis/silence - so good. Jettatura is handy too. I like saving it for monsters that Perfect Dodge (a handy proc for beastmen in Dynamis), and it can be an additional stun move in most other situations.

But really, it all boils down to this: Falcorr doesn't have a constant buzzing sound effect.

Edited, Jan 26th 2013 5:18pm by Bookmarku

Oh, oops, you're right... I haven't seen an intimidation proc (which is consistent with our understanding of Dynamis mobs), but ever since that update you can paralyze his "TP move" attack, the Dark Spore spam. I guess it's still just Bully that is applicable there... And if you're duoing in Dynamis, it's probably a good idea to have a THF with you anyway.

Yuly is a good tank for Ningishzida/Alfard as well, in my experience. And I like using Falcorr (w/Pet:Eva axes) to tank Khimaira/Khimaira Prideleader in Arrapago Remnants II - Choke Breath paralysis helps a fair amount.

Edited, Jan 26th 2013 5:09pm by Bookmarku