Genova wrote:
seems the armor changes are due to affinity with the npc, as he/she gets killed their affinity drops by a bt so does the armor, same thing if you dont make any xp Progress when out in field.
Answer:
Prim wrote:
The armor that you see on your NPC is purely cosmetic. It has no effect on their attack/defense/MP/etc.
SSubZero wrote:
The funny thing is, they absolutely *SPECIFICALLY* addressed this very misconception in the last patch. If you do "let's chat" the NPC will explain that the gear you see on them *may not necessarily be the gear you think it is.*
Armor is
completely random. My NPC decided to start walking around in Lv.1 RSE the other day and I can assure you she and I are quite amiable.
On a side note, I was just offered Weapon Upgrade #4 tonight. She's about 3/4 of the way to 55 (I can tell by talking to her now). I'll post damage details once the AH gets a Lance in stock tomorrow.