Extensive PLD Gear and Food GuideFollow

Please use this as a Guide only, and judge what is needed for your Race / Needed Stats / PT setup / Camp Location, etc.

This section is focused on Tanking in XP from 60-75, with an emphasis on traditional tanking.

With the advent of Aht Urghan and rising popularity of "Burn" PTs, and XPing on weaker MOBs, it can be advantageous to augment your setup with DD pieces.

Please refer to the section below this for those pieces.

PLD Equipment - XP Tanking 60-75


Sword

64: Jagdplaute
66: Espadon +1 (+1 is worth it in my opinion)
70: Joyeuse (45% Double Attack rate)
70: Company Sword (Hidden effect +10 DMG in a PT of 6)
71: Hauteclaire (HNM drop, +ACC & -% Physical Damage)
73: Justice Sword (R/E Sea Access required)
73: Mensur Epee (Good solo/duo sword)
75: Organics (Nice STR, Attack, and Crit bonus)
75: Excalibur (Transforms PLD into a top endgame DD)


Staff

51: Dark Staff (macro in /heal)
73: Kinkobo (Latent= Eating Pamama's..Great on Bones)


Club

71: Templar Mace (Cure Potency +10%)


Shield

*It should be noted that I do not recommend Size 1 Shields. Some are listed from a desire from people to have them here, but I do not recommend them. *

69: General's Shield
69: Terror Shield
72: Tatami Shield
73: Koenig/Kaiser Shield
75: Aegis (Fully upgraded Relic, if you got 200m and a good Dynamis LS, get it)


Ammo/Ranged

61: Refresh Musk (Good emergency item)
75: Lamian Kaman (+1) (Magic based attacks)


Head

56: Gallant Coronet (AF1)
68: Iron Ram Sallet
70: Aegishjalmr (Large +Enmity bonus)
70: Hydra Salade (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
73: Adaman Barbuta
73: Valor Coronet (AF2 from Dynamis-Bastok)
74: Gallant Coronet +1
75: Homam Zuchetto (HP MP ACC Haste)
75: Walahra Turban (Haste)
75: Bahamut's Mask (Largest +Enmity bonus for this slot)
75: Ares's Mask


Neck

60: Chivalrous Chain
65: Shield Torque
72: Harmonia's Torque (Enmity)
73: Fortitude Torque (Nice for XP)


Earring

59: Knightly Earring (Macro swap for spells and Shield Bash)
67: Hades Earring (Enmity)
72: Suppanomimi (Divine Might reward)
72: Knights Earring (Divine Might reward)
72: Ethereal Earring (Apocalypse Nigh reward)


Body

59: Haubergeon (The best option for XP parties)
60: Gallant Surcoat (AF1)
70: Hydra Haubert (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
73: Adaman Cuirass
74: Gallant Surcoat +1
75: Homam Corazza (HP MP ACC)
75: Valor Surcoat (AF2 from Dynamis - Xarcabard)
75: Ares's Cuirass
75: Nuevo Coselete (ACP Reward)


Hands

68: Dragon Kote (R/E Assault HP, MP, STR, MND)
68: Iron Ram Dastanas
70: Hydra Moufles (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
72: Valor Gauntlets (AF2 from Dynamis-San d'Oria)
73: Adaman Gauntlets
74: Gallant Gauntlets +1
75: Homam Manopolas (HP MP ACC Haste)
75 Ares's Gauntlets


Rings

63: Jelly Ring
66: Hercules' Ring (Enmity)
70: Defending Ring (Incredible ring, very hard to get)
75: Shadow Ring


Back

36: High Breath Mantle (Enmity, you can use forever, literally)
70: Valor Cape (AF2 from Dynamis Valkurm, Buburimu)
70: Boxer's Mantle
75: Shadow Mantle
75: Cerberus Mantle (DD/Tanking, STR, Attack, Enmity)


Waist

71: Warwolf Belt (Enmity)
72: Trance Belt (Max Enmity for this slot)


Legs

58: Gallant Breeches (AF1)
68: Iron Ram Hose (Campaign Reward)
70: Hydra Brayettes (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
73: Adaman Cuisses
73: Crimson Cuisses (+Movement for Kiting)
74: Gallant Breeches +1
74: Valor Breeches (AF2 from Dynamis-Beaucedine)
75: Homam Cosciales (HP MP ACC Haste)
75: Galliard Trousers
75: Ares's Flanchard


Feet

52: Gallant Leggings
68: Iron Ram Greaves (Campaign Item)
70: Hydra Sollerets (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
71: Valor Leggings (AF2 from Dynamis-Windurst, macro into Sentinel)
74: Gallant Leggings +1
75: Homam Gambieras (HP MP ACC Haste)
75: Ares's Sollerets


Edited, Jun 1st 2009 3:05am by NCCoda

PLD Equipment - Endgame Tanking

Sword

65: Macuahuitl +1 (Most useful for kiting)
70: Joyeuse (Best sword for Atonement spam)
70: Hrotti
71: Hauteclaire (HNM drop, -% Physical Damage)
73; Justice Sword (I hate giving up an ammo slot to use it personally)


Shield

*It should be noted that I do not recommend Size 1 Shields. Some are listed from a desire from people to have them here, but I do not recommend them. *

58: Wivre Shield/+1: (Max Enmity for this slot, size 3)
69: Terror Shield
73: Koenig/Kaiser Shield
75: Aegis (Fully upgraded Relic, if you got 200m and a good Dynamis LS, get it)


Ammo/Ranged

61: Refresh Musk (Good emergency item)
75: Lamian Kaman (+1) (Magic based attacks)


Head

56: Gallant Coronet (AF1)
68: Iron Ram Sallet (Enmity)
70: Aegishjalmr (Large +Enmity bonus)
70: Hydra Salade (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
73: Adaman Barbuta (Nice piece starting out)
73: Valor Coronet (AF2 from Dynamis-Bastok)
73: Koenig Schaller (HNM, +Shield)
74: Gallant Coronet +1
75: Walahra Turban (Haste recasts)
75: Bahamut's Mask (Largest +Enmity for this slot)
75: Askar Zuchetto
75: Valhalla Helm


Neck

33: Peacock Charm/Amulet (ACC)
50: Parade Gorget (Macro into /heal or soloing)
65: Shield Torque (Highly recommended)
70: Ritter Gorget (Einherjar Ichor reward)
72: Harmonia's Torque (Enmity)
73: Fortitude Torque (ACC/Attack)
74; Ancient Torque (ACC)


Earring

1: Cassie Earring (+HP -MP +STR & VIT)
32: Bloodbead Earrings (+HP)
33: Pigeon Earring (+HP)
35: Buckler Earring
40: Intruder Earring (+HP -MP)
54: Hospitaler Earring (Macro into Cures, do not wear full-time)
59: Knightly Earring (Macro swap for spells and Shield Bash)
67: Hades Earring/+1 (Enmity & MP)
72: Suppanomimi (Divine Might reward)
72: Knights Earring (Divine Might reward)
72: Ethereal Earring (Apocalypse Nigh reward)
75: Loquacious Earring (MP and Fast Cast)
75: Brutal Earring


Body

60: Gallant Surcoat (AF1, this is a great piece, even at 75)
70: Hydra Haubert (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
71: Avalon Breastplate
73: Adaman Cuirass (1 more Enmity than AF, no HP, +MP)
73: Koenig Cuirass
74: Gallant Surcoat +1
75: Homam Corazza (HP MP ACC)
75: Valor Surcoat (AF2 from Dynamis-Xarcabard)
75: Ares's Cuirass (Salvage, Refresh HP MP VIT)
75: Nuevo Coselete
75: Valhalla Breastplate


Hands

50: Storm Manopolas (Enmity)
54: Gallant Gauntlets (AF1)
68: Iron Ram Dastanas (Enmity, Campaign reward)
70: Hydra Moufles (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
72: Valor Gauntlets (AF2 from Dynamis-San d'Oria)
73: Adaman Gauntlets (Enmity and MP)
74: Gallant Gauntlets +1
75: Homam Manopolas (HP MP ACC Haste)


Rings

30: Sattva Ring (CoP completion reward, great tanking ring)
40: Woodsman Ring (ACC)
43: Mermaids (Enmity)
50: Ulthalams Ring
50: Guardian's Ring (Dirt cheap to macro into Shield Bash)
57: Toreadors Ring
57: Bomb Queen Ring (+HP)
62: Bloodbead Ring (+HP)
63: Jelly Ring (Good for Melee attacks, macro out for spells)
66: Hercules' Ring (Enmity)
70: Blood Ring
70: Defending Ring (Incredible ring, very hard to get)
75: Shadow Ring


Back

36: High Breath Mantle (Enmity & HP, you can use forever if you wish)
40: Resentment Cape (Enmity and -Magic Damage Taken)
70: Gigant Mantle (Large +HP boost)
70: Valor Cape (AF2 from Dynamis-Valkurm, Buburimu)
70: Boxer's Mantle
75: Shadow Mantle
75: Cerberus Mantle (Enmity)


Waist

50: Swift Belt (Haste, CoP spawned NM, not 100% drop)
55: Speed Belt (Haste, but very expensive and the NM is hard to claim *Luxury*)
71: Warwolf Belt (Enmity)
72: Trance Belt (Max Enmity for this slot)


Legs

58: Gallant Breeches (AF1)
68: Iron Ram Hose (Campaign reward, Enmity)
70: Hydra Brayettes (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
73: Adaman Cuisses (Nice Enmity boost, no MP or HP though)
73: Crimson Cuisses (+Movement for Kiting)
73: Koenig Diechlings
74: Gallant Breeches +1
74: Valor Breeches (AF2 from Dynamis-Beaucedine)
75: Homam Cosciales (HP MP ACC Haste)


Feet

52: Gallant Leggings (AF1, Never take them off if you're using a Shield)
68: Ataractic Solea (HP MP Magic Defense)
68: Iron Ram Greaves (Campaign, Enmity)
70: Hydra Sollerets (-HP +MP +Enmity +ACC, Advanced Dynamis drop)
71: Valor Leggings (AF2 from Dynamis-Windurst, macro into Sentinel)
73: Adaman Sabatons (Save your money, wear AF ^^)
73: Koenig Schuhs
74: Gallant Leggings +1
75: Homam Gambieras (HP MP ACC Haste)
75: Askar Gambieras (MP, Enmity, -2% Damage Taken)


Edited, Jun 1st 2009 3:16am by NCCoda

PLD Equipment - Misc Categories

MP Recovery

Getting that MP back faster between pulls, while weakened, or soloing can be very helpful. The basics such as Dark Staff and Parade Gorget are cheap and easily obtained, but more options are listed below.

Please note that HMP means MP Regeneration While Healing

20: Mohbwa Sash/+1: MP +10/12, HMP +1/2
40: Qiqirn Sash/+1: MP +12/14, HMP +2/3
41: Reverend Sash: INT +2, MND +2, CHR +2, HMP +1
50: Antivenom Earring: MP +15, Resist Poison, HMP +1
50: Beak Necklace/+1: MP +20/22, HMP +1/2
50: Parade Gorget: MP +10, 1mp/Tick Auto-Refresh when above ~80% Base HP
50: Storm Turban: MP +18, Magic Defense Bonus +2, HMP +1
51: Dark Staff/Pluto's Staff: Base Stats +1/2, Resist Light +15/20, HMP +10
52: Ice Gauntlets: STR +4, VIT +4, ACC +4, HMP +1, 'Ice Spikes' Effect
54: Pachamac's Collar: HHP +1, HMP +1
60: Grandiose Chain: HP +10, MP +10, HHP +2, HMP +2
62: Magnifying Earring: Ranged ACC +1, HHP +1, HMP +1
65: Relaxing Earring: HMP +2
68: Curate's Hat: HP +25, MP +25, HMP +1
70: Lords/Kings Sabatons: VIT +1/2, CHR +1/2, Resist Light & Dark +2/3, HMP +3/4
70: Rapture Earring: MP +10, HMP +1
70: Volunteer's Khud: HMP +2
71: Hierarch Belt: MP +48, HHP +2, HMP +2
73: Genie Gages : Elemental Magic Skill +8, HMP +1
75: Phi Necklace: HMP +3, Salvage: Healing Magic +3 & Enfeebling Magic +3


HP + Gear

While we generally only need a certain amount of HP to tank most things, it's nice to have a list of HP gear for those situations where you need a lot of HP or want to start a fight with a nice Spirits Withins.

1: Cassie Earring: Convert MP to HP +50
10: Physical Earring: Convert MP to HP +25
16: Bomb Ring: HP +15
20: Bloodbead Amulet: HP +15
30: Ajase Beads: HP +20
30: Sattva Ring: HP +15~30
32: Bloodbead Earring: +25
33: Pigeon Earring/+1: HP +20/25
40: Intruder Earring: Outside of Nation Controlled Area: Convert MP to HP +40
40: Ogygos's Bracelets: HP +20
44: Powerful Rope: HP +20, MP +20
50: Enkelados's Bracelets: HP +25
50: Ebullient Ring: HP +15, MP +15
50: Insomnia Earring: HP +15, MP +15
50: Parade Cuirass: HP +28
50: Stoic Earring: HP +20
50: Storm Mantle: HP +30
52: Gallant Leggings: HP +15
54: Gallant Gauntlets: HP +11
55: Iron Musketeer's: HP +15
55: Morukaka Earring: HP +35
56: Gallant Coronet: HP +12
56: Magical Mitts: HP +20
57: Bomb Queen Ring: HP +75
58: Gallant Breeches: HP +15
60: Pallas Bracelets: HP +35
60: Behemoth Mantle/+1: HP +20/30
60: Byrnie/+1: HP +25/30
60: Gallant Surcoat: HP +20
60: Tempered Chain: HP +20
62: Bloodbead Ring: HP +50
65: Marid Leggings/+1: HP +20/25
67: Czar's Belt: HP +20
67: Koenig/Kaiser Belt: HP +20/25
68: Ataractic Solea: HP +22
68: Curate's Hat: HP +25
68: Dragon Kote: HP +28
68: Tutelary: HP +30
69: Root Sabots: HP +35
70: Aegishjalmr: HP +25
70: Fenrir's Stone: During Day Only: HP +30
70: Gigant Mantle: HP +80
70: Rosenbogen/+1: HP +10/12
70: Valor Cape: HP +40
70: Alkyoneus Bracelets: HP +40
71: Marid Belt/+1: HP +22/24
71: Valor Leggings: HP +18
72: Dusk Gloves/+1: HP +20/22
72: Dusk Jerkin/+1: +40/42
72: Dusk Ledelsens/+1: HP +25/27
72: Dusk Mask/+1: HP +30/32
72: Dusk Trousers/+1: HP +35/37
72: Ethereal Earring: HP +15
72: Trance Belt: HP +14
72: Valor Gauntlets: HP +16
73: Adaman Barbuta: HP +12
73: Crimson/Blood Cuisses: HP +25/27
73: Crimson/Blood Finger Gauntlets: HP +20/22
73: Crimson/Blood Greaves: HP +15/17
73: Crimson/Blood Mask: HP +20/22
73: Crimson/Blood Scale Mail: HP +40/42
73: Januwiyah/+1: HP +25/30
73: Koenig/Kaiser Cuirass: HP +60/62
73: Koenig/Kaiser Diechlings: HP 40/42
73: Koenig/Kaiser Handschuhs: HP +20/22
73: Koenig/Kaiser Schaller: HP +30/32
73: Koenig/Kaiser Schuhs: HP +20/22
73: Valor Coronet: HP +18
74: Sanguine Sword: HP +20
74: Valor Breeches: HP +20
75: Galliard Trousers: HP +20
75: Homam Corazza: HP +28
75: Homam Cosciales: HP +26
75: Homam Gambieras: HP +31
75: Homam Manopolas: HP +20
75: Homam Zucchetto: HP +22
75: Valor Surcoat: HP +23
75: Walahra Turban: HP +30


Physical Damage Taken Gear

Although this is normally not an option we strive for, due to lack of more important stats on other pieces, I wanted to list these since they ARE an option.

51: Earth Staff/Terras Staff: Vitality +4/5, Physical Damage Taken -20%
63: Darksteel Mittens/+1: Physical Damage Taken -1/2%
63: Jelly Ring: Physical Damage Taken -5%, Magic Damage Taken +5%
63: Darksteel Cap/+1: Physical Damage Taken -1/2%
64: Darksteel Harness/+1: Physical Damage Taken -3/4%
65: Darksteel Leggings/+1: Physical Damage Taken -1/2%
65: Darksteel Subligar/+1: Physical Damage Taken -2/3%
65: Sand Mantle: While Petrified: Physical Damage Taken -20%
67: Heavy Gauntlets: Physical Damage Taken -3%, Enmity -3
71: Hauteclaire: Divine Magic Skill +8, Physical Damage Taken -7%
75: Minerva's Ring: Physical Damage Taken +8%, Magic Damage Taken -8%


Curing Gear

To get the most of out our Cures, very handy when on the sidelines or in some cases when tanking.

51: Light/Apollo's Staff: Base Stats +1/2, Resist Dark +15/20, Cure Potency +10%
54: Hospitaler Earring: Cure Potency +5%
71: Templar Mace: MND +5, Cure Potency +10%, Enhances Undead Killer Effect


PLD Food Statistics

Defense Food

Black Curry:
Dexterity +2
Vitality +4
Intelligence +1
HP Regeneration While Healing +2
MP Regeneration While Healing +1
Defense +15% (Cap not listed)
Accuracy +5
Ranged Accuracy +5
Evasion +5
Resist Sleep

Boiled Crab:
Vitality +2
Defense +27% (Cap: 50@185 Base Defense)

Boiled Crayfish:
Defense +30% (Cap: 25@83 Base Defense)

Buttered Nebimonite
Dexterity +1
Vitality +2
Defense +25% (Cap: 75@300 Base Defense)

Fish Chiefkabob
Dexterity +1
Vitality +2
Mind -1
Defense +25% (Cap: 95@380 Base Defense)

Fish Mithkabob
Dexterity +1
Vitality +2
Mind -1
Defense +25% (Cap: 90@360 Base Defense)

Gold Lobster
Dexterity -5
Vitality +3
Defense +15.6% (Cap not listed)

Green Curry
Agility +2
Vitality +1
Defense +8.5% (Cap not listed)
HP Regeneration While Healing +2
MP Regeneration While Healing +1
Resist Sleep
Ranged Accuracy +5% (Cap: 25)

Hobgoblin Pie
HP +15
MP +15
Agility +4
Charisma -7
Defense +11% (Cap: 60@545 Base Defense)
HP Regeneration While Healing +2

Leremieu Salad
HP +20
MP +20
Dexterity +4
Vitality +6
Agility +4
Charisma +4
Defense +25% (Cap: 160@640 Base Defense)

Leremieu Taco
HP +20
MP +20
Dexterity +4
Vitality +6
Agility +4
Charisma +4
HP Regeneration While Healing +1
MP Regeneration While Healing +1
Defense +25% (Cap: 160@640 Base Defense)

Nebimonite
Dexterity -3
Vitality +2
Defense +12.9%

Nebimonite Bake
Dexterity +1
Vitality +2
Defense +25% (Cap: 70@280 Base Defense)

Pescatora
HP +15% (Cap: 150@1000 Base HP)
Vitality +3
Mind -1
Defense +22% (Cap: 65@295 Base Defense)
Store TP +6

Pescatora +1
HP +15% (Cap: 160@1066 Base HP)
Vitality +3
Mind -1
Defense +22% (Cap: 70@318 Base Defense)
Store TP +6

Seafood Stew
HP +20
Dexterity +1
Vitality +5
Defense +25% (Cap: 120@480 Base Defense)

Shallops Tropicale
MP +20
Dexterity +1
Vitality +4
Intelligence +1
Defense +25% (Cap: 100@400 Base Defense)

Steamed Crab
Vitality +3
Defense +27% (Cap: 55@203 Base Defense)

Steamed Crayfish
Defense +30% (Cap: 30@100 Base Defense)

Tavnazian Salad
HP +20
MP +20
Dexterity +4
Vitality +6
Agility +4
Charisma +4
Defense +25% (Cap: 150@600 Base Defense)

Tavnazian Taco
HP +20
MP +20
Dexterity +4
Vitality +6
Agility +4
Charisma +4
HP Regeneration While Healing +1
MP Regeneration While Healing +1
Defense +25% (Cap: 150@600 Base Defense)

Enmity Food

Dorado Sushi
Dexterity +5
Resist Sleep
Accuracy +15%
Ranged Accuracy +15%
Enmity +3

HP Food

Carbonara
HP +14% (Cap: 175 @ 1249 Base HP)
MP +10
Strength +4
Vitality +2
Intelligence -3
Attack +18% (Cap: 65 @ 361 Base Attack)
Store TP +6

Carbonara +1
HP +14% (Cap: 180@1285 Base HP)
MP +15
Strength +4
Vitality +2
Intelligence -3
Attack +17% (Cap: 70@411 Base Attack)
Store TP +6

Pescatora
HP +15% (Cap: 150@1000 Base HP)
Vitality +3
Mind -1
Defense +22% (Cap: 65@295 Base Defense)
Store TP +6

Pescatora +1
HP +15% (Cap: 160@1066 Base HP)
Vitality +3
Mind -1
Defense +22% (Cap: 70@318 Base Defense)
Store TP +6


Edited, Nov 13th 2008 4:17pm by NCCoda

Dood do you want me to ask Kao if he can unsticky you're old thread and sticky this one?

Okey doke. Have fun, this is going to take awhile ^^

Yeah, I have those saved under a file, putting them under DD and the Gigas under HP also, but thanks for noticing and mentioning it, I'm sure I'll overlook a lot the first time.








Edited, Mar 28th 2007 1:02pm by NCCoda

Don't forget the Ice Shield as a standard tanking shield. I'm probably one of the few people who actually use it, but it comes in extremely handy. Mostly it's best for soloing though due to the proc rate on the Ice Spikes. Looks pretty damn good so far though.

hey bud dont forget this 1 ok its really nice piece of equipment for us. ^_~

Ice Trousers http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?fitem=11262
Auction House: Armor - Legs
Slot: Legs
Def: 25 Vs. Fire: 3 Vs. Water: -1
Enchantment: Ice Spikes
Jobs: Bard, Beastmaster, Blue Mage, Corsair, Dark Knight, Dragoon, Ninja, Paladin, Ranger, Red Mage, Samurai, Thief, Warrior
Races: ALL


Here is what I got so far

Ice spikes - Must have the trousers on all times and it last 5 min, 5 min recast

Proc rate - 5 damage to Lesser collibri (at 75) every time and proc rate for Paralyze from what I notice is as good as a RDM ice spikes.

Ice shield and ice trousers stack? - no, trousers is stronger since its the actual spell and will be base


Duration = 3 min
Recast = 5 min

Edited, Apr 1st 2007 6:20pm by Enghorr

*Idly hoping NC or someone else gets to finish this and ~Bump~ so no one forgets about it.*

Yeah, I have to finish this, at least get it going.

If anyone wants to take it over, PM me, otherwise I will update as often as I can.

Added Food, Curing Gear, and HMP Gear tonight.

Still have to add the above suggestions, will do that soon.

Let's get this stickied and knock out my old guide.

Fixed.

Suggestion: Degen (+1) for Kazham 25-29, as it is a Rapier type sword, and so does piercing damage for a +25% bonus on Mandragoras.

Note that Tuck looks like it should do piercing damage, but it is a Bilbo type sword, and they do normal slashing damage.

Added Degen/+1

Credos, Touche....

I'm thinking about how to re-do the endgame Swords, all inclusive, but "in their place", if that makes sense.

In the food section, when you say base defense, what are you referring to? Your defense with no gear and no buffs?

When you say you can use the High Breath Mantle forever, how is that possible? It has 50 uses, is it rechargable?

NCCoda for a DD exp build would you recommend?

PCC/PCA + Chiv for WS
or
Shield Torque + Chiv for WS

I kinda like the Peacock but I'm not sure if it's good to 75 like it is for other DD jobs.

I can skill up shield using other events or possibly alternating Torque and Peacock between levels.


Are you sure about the TME +1/+2 sword line....
52: T.M. Espadon +1/2 (Attack Boost in Areas Outside Nations Control)(Not TOAU)

I thought the Attack Boost was always active but the HP Boost is only active in Areas Outside Nations Control. The TME icon would lead me to believe this is the case. If not I have 2 x +2's to sell asap.

Edited, Jun 8th 2007 11:56am by VeyronMick

VeyronMick,

Thanks for noticing the TM Espadon +1/2 Attack Bonus, that was a slipup on my part, and the Attack Bonus is always active, sorry about that.

As far as the PCC/Shield Torque question, I would say that it depends on your other gear and what you are fighting. If you have enough other DD gear to either eat Attack Food or Defense Food and still hit reliably with the PCC, personally I would use this. On the other hand, though, if you lack the other DD gear that's acceptable at that level range (65, meaning Hauby, Life/Potent Belt, ACC ring) and still have to eat Sushi to hit a good %, or are overcamping to the point that you can't hit reliably, the benefits of the Shield Torque would outshine the PCC, in my opinion.

Although ACC+10 is really awesome, don't forget that every Shield Block gains extra TP and cuts down damage, which might benefit you more if you're getting smacked around tanking something a little too early.

Flagstaff,

Thanks for the nice words, and mentioning the Shield Size and Skill Up equation, I'll edit that into the beginning right now.

Added TM +1/2 to the 10-60 Guide.

While macroing the Staff and Earring in is a nice boost to Curing, swapping your weapon causes you to lose TP, and by the level that you can equip the Light Staff and Earring, PLD can contribute to the damage with Weaponskills, so I personally would be very weary about doing this, not to mention that most mages are not comfortable curing someone who is blinking all the time.

Doing this would have it's places, but in a general guide I wouldn't recommend it for your average XP party.

First of all, excellent work NC!

Okay, I was wondering how ya'll feel about Qiqirn Sash/+1 for waist slot. It seems like it'd be good for the level you can use it (40). It has higher defense than the warrior's belt +1, as well as 12(14) mp AND 2(3) hMp.

So... whattya think? Good? Bad? Add to the guide?

How about light sloeas at 13(feet) and trump crown at 20 (head) *Luxury

Assault Breastplate! Got it yesterday! Nothing to add just wanted to say YAY me!

Well there was one person on Cait Sith who has been trying to sell it for some time now. It was 12 million the last time I had checked on it. I ran out to Batallia Downs and he was out there and it was set at 4.5 million. I figured if I didn't buy it I would never see it again. I've wanted it for like two years. No real reason why, I just wanted it

Came in handy last night on Kirin. I wanted to see if hate was going to be an issue while subbing /Nin. I didn't particularly want to try it out for the first time on Nidhogg so used it last night on Kirin. The elemental traits on it saved me a few times where normally I would have been dead and hate wasn't anywhere even close to being an issue.

amir boots +6 acc amazing for DD http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?fitem=10324

I'll be putting new items, straps, and possibly Greatswords in after the holiday, gonna be out of town till then.