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I see from aden, that Shoulder Tackle > Smash Axe = Induration, even a low DMG SC from 2 of the members, will give 1000+ freeze burst for each BLM(this seems to depend soley on the BLM INT, as me and a THF were doing shadowstich + smash axe for very low SC DMG, but freeze was 1092-1150 with one BLM, and 1120-1400 with the other BLM).
Doing even a low DMG SC with 1100 average burst DMG X's 2, will take the mobs out pretty darn quick.
Anyways, as usual, thank you everyone for your imput, and i look forward to your replies :)
Ace, hold on a sec here. You have some AMAZING WSes here, please don't forsake them for a Freeze burst!!! Having WARs do Smash Axe and MNK do Shoulder Tackle is making my inner monk weep with sadness. A few points here:
There is more AM than just freeze. Believe it or not, AMs like Flood or Burst do
just as much damage. Get a couple of Burst Scrolls and roll out an Impaction chain to see what I mean. On an SC, burst will do 1100-1300. Just as much as Freeze (and it looks way cooler :p).
But my real suggestion? The Fusion chain mentioned above, including both Rampage AND Raging Fists, with a Firaga II burst (which does 600-700 damage). Having just gone through 55-59, I can tell you that with a DD-heavy set-up, AM bursts are not needed. In fact, if we didn't start the SC almost immediately, the AM would be major overkill, which = waste of MP. With twice the firepower, I cannot see a justification for spending 600+ mp to take 150% of the mobs remaining life after the SC. Furthermore, there are two main things you will be fighting inthis range: Crabs and pugs in Terrigan (weak to ice AND lightning), and crabs and gobs in Gustav (Fusion OWNS gobs).
Really, I implore you to look again at your options. It is very important to work with BLMs when skillchaining, but you shouldn't have to sacrifice your best damaging attacks just to get off a Freeze MB. It is true that everything is weak to ice, but most mobs have other weaknesses as well. Do not overlook them for a less efficient battle plan.