(Don't) Fear The Reaper: A Dark Knight Guide
(Don't) Fear the Reaper: A Dark Knight Guide
but if you don't need any stp like that from ginsen, +40 macc could be pretty nice for some absorbs/drains
You always "need" STP unless you're using a WS with no TP scaling whatsoever.
Well I sorted out my DRK some last night, so gearsets have been changed to accommodate what I have. I may get around to posting them soon, but they will not include gears like Ratri +1 because they are not available on my server (none have ever sold..).
Also decided not to use my Argosy Head/Feet +1s to save space. Yeah .. I only have two wardrobes and having DRK THF COR SCH RDM RUN gears makes FFXI a mini game of inventory management.
Got five Ankou Mantles, although I kinda wish I had a couple more .. but I don't have the space. I've got gearsets for Liberator, Ragnarok and Apocalypse. When applicable, I'll let you guys know what I'm looking to get to improve them. No, I am not one to post often unrealistic BiS sets. I prefer to post what I'm working with, so people can get a good idea of which gears to augment and which stats to look out for.
Also I'm still only rocking +2 Relics. I only enter Dyna-D maybe once a month if I'm lucky, and with a random PUG we only ever expect to kill the mid-boss. But I will share where my Relic +3s would go if I had them, for those who do have them. And no, none of my weapons are Rank 15. Not unlocked any of that yet. Posting soon.
Also decided not to use my Argosy Head/Feet +1s to save space. Yeah .. I only have two wardrobes and having DRK THF COR SCH RDM RUN gears makes FFXI a mini game of inventory management.
Got five Ankou Mantles, although I kinda wish I had a couple more .. but I don't have the space. I've got gearsets for Liberator, Ragnarok and Apocalypse. When applicable, I'll let you guys know what I'm looking to get to improve them. No, I am not one to post often unrealistic BiS sets. I prefer to post what I'm working with, so people can get a good idea of which gears to augment and which stats to look out for.
Also I'm still only rocking +2 Relics. I only enter Dyna-D maybe once a month if I'm lucky, and with a random PUG we only ever expect to kill the mid-boss. But I will share where my Relic +3s would go if I had them, for those who do have them. And no, none of my weapons are Rank 15. Not unlocked any of that yet. Posting soon.
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Updated DRK Sets
-Using five Ankou Mantles for different situations.
-Accuracy values taken from /sam with no buffs.
-Will not include expensive, sometimes rarely sold HQ Abj. gear
-No Relic+3s included, although I will make notes of where I'd use.
Alternatives
Gear Progression: Old >> New
Steelflash/Bladeborn >> Cessance/Brutal or Telos.
Sulevia's Cuisses +2/Odyssean Cuisses >> AF Legs +3 for TP/WS.
Stikini Ring (Absorbs) >> Kishar Ring.
Excelsis Ring >> Archon Ring.
K'ayres Ring & Meridian Ring (spikes/souleater) >> Moonbeam Ring x2
Gracile Grip, Kentarch Belt +1, and some Valorous >> Utu Grip.
Flamma Head/Feet +2/Iosheka Belt (TP)
Twilight Torque (DT-) >> Loricate Torque +1
Darkness/Merman's Earring (DT-) >> Ethereal Earring
(only if DT- capped elsewhere)
Cassie/Etiolation (HP) >> Odnowa Earring NQ/+1
Flamma/Rufescent/Titan +1 (WS) Rings >> Regal Ring
Stikini Ring >> Stikini Ring +1
Are's Cuirass +1 (idle) >> Lugra Cloak +1
Zwazo Earring +1 (acc) >> Dignitary's or Telos
Macro Pieces
-Relic Head +1/2/3 & Empy Legs +1 = Dark Seal/Nether Void.
-Empy +1 Head = Dread Spikes
-Ankou's Mantle = Last Resort duration
-Relic Feet +1/2/3 = Remove Last Resort's defense penalty
-AF Feet +3 = Arcane Circle
-AF Hands +3 = Weapon Bash
(Gives Chainbound effect similar to Wild Flourish)
-Relic Head +1/2/3 = Souleater
-Relic Body +1/2/3 = Blood Weapon
-Twilight Helm/Mail = Auto Reraise
-Twilight Cloak = Impact
Ankou's Mantle Augments
1) DEX+20, ACC+30 Atk+20, STP+10, Resist To Status +10
2) STR+20, ACC+30 Atk+20, Dbl Atk +10, Resist To Status +10
3) STR+20, ACC+30 Atk+20, WSdmg +10, Damage Taken -5%
4) VIT+20, ACC+30 Atk+20, WSdmg +10, Damage Taken -5%
5) HP+60, Fast Cast +10, Eva+20, MEva +30, Damage Taken -5%
Note: Resist Status augment on TP mantles is personal choice. You may wish to use Damage Taken -5 or Physical Damage Taken -10 instead.
Merits
Last Resort Effect/Recast 5/5 - Dark Seal 5/5 Desperate Blows 5/5
Sets
-Using five Ankou Mantles for different situations.
-Accuracy values taken from /sam with no buffs.
-Will not include expensive, sometimes rarely sold HQ Abj. gear
-No Relic+3s included, although I will make notes of where I'd use.
Alternatives
Gear Progression: Old >> New
Steelflash/Bladeborn >> Cessance/Brutal or Telos.
Sulevia's Cuisses +2/Odyssean Cuisses >> AF Legs +3 for TP/WS.
Stikini Ring (Absorbs) >> Kishar Ring.
Excelsis Ring >> Archon Ring.
K'ayres Ring & Meridian Ring (spikes/souleater) >> Moonbeam Ring x2
Gracile Grip, Kentarch Belt +1, and some Valorous >> Utu Grip.
Flamma Head/Feet +2/Iosheka Belt (TP)
Twilight Torque (DT-) >> Loricate Torque +1
Darkness/Merman's Earring (DT-) >> Ethereal Earring
(only if DT- capped elsewhere)
Cassie/Etiolation (HP) >> Odnowa Earring NQ/+1
Flamma/Rufescent/Titan +1 (WS) Rings >> Regal Ring
Stikini Ring >> Stikini Ring +1
Are's Cuirass +1 (idle) >> Lugra Cloak +1
Zwazo Earring +1 (acc) >> Dignitary's or Telos
Macro Pieces
-Relic Head +1/2/3 & Empy Legs +1 = Dark Seal/Nether Void.
-Empy +1 Head = Dread Spikes
-Ankou's Mantle = Last Resort duration
-Relic Feet +1/2/3 = Remove Last Resort's defense penalty
-AF Feet +3 = Arcane Circle
-AF Hands +3 = Weapon Bash
(Gives Chainbound effect similar to Wild Flourish)
-Relic Head +1/2/3 = Souleater
-Relic Body +1/2/3 = Blood Weapon
-Twilight Helm/Mail = Auto Reraise
-Twilight Cloak = Impact
Ankou's Mantle Augments
1) DEX+20, ACC+30 Atk+20, STP+10, Resist To Status +10
2) STR+20, ACC+30 Atk+20, Dbl Atk +10, Resist To Status +10
3) STR+20, ACC+30 Atk+20, WSdmg +10, Damage Taken -5%
4) VIT+20, ACC+30 Atk+20, WSdmg +10, Damage Taken -5%
5) HP+60, Fast Cast +10, Eva+20, MEva +30, Damage Taken -5%
Note: Resist Status augment on TP mantles is personal choice. You may wish to use Damage Taken -5 or Physical Damage Taken -10 instead.
Merits
Last Resort Effect/Recast 5/5 - Dark Seal 5/5 Desperate Blows 5/5
Sets
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DirectX said: »
I wonder how high average DRK can get with Savage Blade using Naegling and how it would compare to Torcleaver if you have no Empyrean greatsword.
DRK should already be pulling 35~45K SB's (using trust buffs as a baseline) prior to the Ambu. line of weapons. The extra 15% DMG should only make those numbers naturally go up.
At the moment, I'm far more interested in if the final form Ambuscade Greatsword Nandaka requires you to do Groundstrike to Weaken Defense or if it applies to all GS WS.
Make sure to use EMP+1 legs for Dark Seal activation. Also wouldn’t even +2 relic or WSD+5 Odysseus legs beat out AF+3 for Torcleaver?
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Bismarck.Firedemon said: »
Also wouldn’t even +2 relic or WSD+5 Odysseus legs beat out AF+3 for Torcleaver?
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Yes I plan on getting +2 relic soon for Torc. By the way, Empy+1 legs is for Nether Void activation. Anything else in my above post which would be an obvious improvement; which I did not point out already? :)
So has anyone made an optimal Spiral Hell set yet?
Great stuff Kylos!
Maybe switch to combatants torque for acc set vs iqabi + olseni belt 20acc/3stp, NQ iosheka probably over eschan, even though you lose 2 or 3 acc.
INT/DA cape for entropy.
This is my absorb set, usually last 6min, so not sure that the Vicious Mufflers are worth it. Also pretty sure skill affects its duration, been a while since I tested. (someone correct me if i'm wrong) I tend to prebuff anytime I can vs casting on NMs; hell I will make us fight at not 9 just for it!!
sets.midcast.Absorb = {
ammo="Pemphredo Tathlum",
head="Ignominy Burgonet +3", body="Carmine Scale Mail",
back="Chuparrosa Mantle", neck="Erra Pendant",
hands="Pavor Gauntlets", waist="Eschan Stone",
legs="Onyx Cuisses", feet="Ratri Sollerets +1",
Ring1="Evanescence Ring", Ring2="Kishar Ring",
ear1="Enchanter Earring +1", ear2="Gwati Earring"}
I like to use relic body for FC now as it has way more HP, though you lose a bit of FC with max ody.
You can put linkshells in your mog satchel/case/sack and still put them on/switch them. (might save you a couple inv slots)
Enmity set might be good to add: I use it A LOT.
ammo="Sapience Orb",
head="Loess Barbuta +1", body="Emet Harness +1",
back="Reiki Cloak", neck="Unmoving Collar +1",
legs=Ody_Enmity_legs, feet="Eschite Greaves",
ring1="Pernicious Ring", ring2="Eihwaz Ring",
ear1="Trux Earring", ear2="Cryptic Earring"}
Maybe add founders breastplate to your arcane TP set (mainly omen boss).
What STP are you going for in your Lib AM3 set? I haven't really maximized my AM up set to see if there is a huge difference, TP gain is crazy on lib.
Maybe switch to combatants torque for acc set vs iqabi + olseni belt 20acc/3stp, NQ iosheka probably over eschan, even though you lose 2 or 3 acc.
INT/DA cape for entropy.
This is my absorb set, usually last 6min, so not sure that the Vicious Mufflers are worth it. Also pretty sure skill affects its duration, been a while since I tested. (someone correct me if i'm wrong) I tend to prebuff anytime I can vs casting on NMs; hell I will make us fight at not 9 just for it!!
sets.midcast.Absorb = {
ammo="Pemphredo Tathlum",
head="Ignominy Burgonet +3", body="Carmine Scale Mail",
back="Chuparrosa Mantle", neck="Erra Pendant",
hands="Pavor Gauntlets", waist="Eschan Stone",
legs="Onyx Cuisses", feet="Ratri Sollerets +1",
Ring1="Evanescence Ring", Ring2="Kishar Ring",
ear1="Enchanter Earring +1", ear2="Gwati Earring"}
I like to use relic body for FC now as it has way more HP, though you lose a bit of FC with max ody.
You can put linkshells in your mog satchel/case/sack and still put them on/switch them. (might save you a couple inv slots)
Enmity set might be good to add: I use it A LOT.
ammo="Sapience Orb",
head="Loess Barbuta +1", body="Emet Harness +1",
back="Reiki Cloak", neck="Unmoving Collar +1",
legs=Ody_Enmity_legs, feet="Eschite Greaves",
ring1="Pernicious Ring", ring2="Eihwaz Ring",
ear1="Trux Earring", ear2="Cryptic Earring"}
Maybe add founders breastplate to your arcane TP set (mainly omen boss).
What STP are you going for in your Lib AM3 set? I haven't really maximized my AM up set to see if there is a huge difference, TP gain is crazy on lib.
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Thanks for the tips. I'll count up my STP laters, although I'll have more with better ody/valor augs. Also I don't really use an enmity set, as I pull enough hate already lol. Only time I'd use it is to take hate from a tank during Target on Kin/Ou. Also I don't use Founder's body anymore, I got rid to save space. It's good though, for anyone new to the fight.
PS: Got 78 STP in the AM3 set (not including /sam), but should be able to get a few more with better augs. Could switch niqmaddu for petrov or chirich if I want five more.
PPS: Correction, just improved Ody Cuisses to acc 32 atk 32 stp +7, so +80 overall.
PS: Got 78 STP in the AM3 set (not including /sam), but should be able to get a few more with better augs. Could switch niqmaddu for petrov or chirich if I want five more.
PPS: Correction, just improved Ody Cuisses to acc 32 atk 32 stp +7, so +80 overall.
ItemSet 362337
This is what I use, pretty standard. Lua will swap to windbuffet +1 with enough haste buff and cape is STP of course.
94 STP with /sam
If I can remember right it’s about 80-90 STP that you want to maintain a 3 hit with decent Sam roll, so keep niqmaddu the extra 5 on petrov or Chirich isn’t worth it.
https://www.ffxiah.com/forum/topic/52900/a-swing-and-a-myth-guide-to-liberator/
This guy does a nice write up on it
This is what I use, pretty standard. Lua will swap to windbuffet +1 with enough haste buff and cape is STP of course.
94 STP with /sam
If I can remember right it’s about 80-90 STP that you want to maintain a 3 hit with decent Sam roll, so keep niqmaddu the extra 5 on petrov or Chirich isn’t worth it.
https://www.ffxiah.com/forum/topic/52900/a-swing-and-a-myth-guide-to-liberator/
This guy does a nice write up on it
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if you get a good stp roll on odyssean cuisses you can replace ginsen with vanir battery or focal orb for more DA. or even better replace flamma with hetairoi ring for +TA
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volkom said: »
if you get a good stp roll on odyssean cuisses you can replace ginsen with vanir battery or focal orb for more DA. or even better replace flamma with hetairoi ring for +TA
Was that directed toward me or Archaide? Either way, it seems my set of 95 STP (w/ SAM sub) should be enough. Only got 5 STP in Insurgency/Quietus set from Telos. Can't always be sure if I'll have a good roll, so not sure if I want to make some "what if" situations. Also having V. Mask in WS set may skew things more.
you need as /sam with 5 stp in ws gear to have 74 stp in your tp gear. There is real no guessing game :D just use a tool like ffxicalc to figuree it out. I suggest any player to have that.
I always assume 60 stp from sam roll now, its a safe threshold for me as any cor nowdays can maintain that always or they might as well quit their job haha.
Anyhow with a sam roll at that level to drop from your 4 hit to a 3 hit you need only 78 stp. I would thus suggest that you get 78 stp in gearas the 74 vs 78 stp will probably not be a big deal as it is something that probably will require a change as small as swapping one accessory or being OCD about getting 8 stp on your augments.
enjoy!
I always assume 60 stp from sam roll now, its a safe threshold for me as any cor nowdays can maintain that always or they might as well quit their job haha.
Anyhow with a sam roll at that level to drop from your 4 hit to a 3 hit you need only 78 stp. I would thus suggest that you get 78 stp in gearas the 74 vs 78 stp will probably not be a big deal as it is something that probably will require a change as small as swapping one accessory or being OCD about getting 8 stp on your augments.
enjoy!
Here's what I use for torcleaver. Suggestions welcomed:
if you got gil to burn, odys head could use 10vit/5wsd or 15 vit/4wsd (taupes dirt cheap now) with I believe the latter being better overall. Same advice for the ody hands. But really you know that already. Everything else is BiS baring dark matter augs, so good shamless plug :D and cg on such a great set and lucky augs.
Abyss beads +2 and kareigh+1 ring. Very solid set for sure.
Taint said: »
Abyss beads +2 and kareigh+1 ring. Very solid set for sure.
Ah Yes, missed the HQing of the neck haha! If you have that ring then yes, but I would assume that since its not there now he chose something else.
Cerberus.Kylos said: »
volkom said: »
if you get a good stp roll on odyssean cuisses you can replace ginsen with vanir battery or focal orb for more DA. or even better replace flamma with hetairoi ring for +TA
Was that directed toward me or Archaide? Either way, it seems my set of 95 STP (w/ SAM sub) should be enough. Only got 5 STP in Insurgency/Quietus set from Telos. Can't always be sure if I'll have a good roll, so not sure if I want to make some "what if" situations. Also having V. Mask in WS set may skew things more.
sorry was directed at Archaide. ^^;;
So I got lucky and went 1/1 (well 2 in total eh) on Valorous Mail, but I still have 10 pops for it so figured that while I have people around to kill it, may as well try to get more.
How many Mails are "needed" in total? I identified 2 that seemed vital (DA 5 for Scythe, Store TP + X for GS, I got Store TP +6 so far) based on that lua thread with all the sets.
I guess it doesn't hurt to have a third for WSD? So that I can never go back to Yakshi ever again.
How many Mails are "needed" in total? I identified 2 that seemed vital (DA 5 for Scythe, Store TP + X for GS, I got Store TP +6 so far) based on that lua thread with all the sets.
I guess it doesn't hurt to have a third for WSD? So that I can never go back to Yakshi ever again.
Cerberus.Senkyuutai said: »
So I got lucky and went 1/1 (well 2 in total eh) on Valorous Mail, but I still have 10 pops for it so figured that while I have people around to kill it, may as well try to get more.
How many Mails are "needed" in total? I identified 2 that seemed vital (DA 5 for Scythe, Store TP + X for GS, I got Store TP +6 so far) based on that lua thread with all the sets.
I guess it doesn't hurt to have a third for WSD? So that I can never go back to Yakshi ever again.
How many Mails are "needed" in total? I identified 2 that seemed vital (DA 5 for Scythe, Store TP + X for GS, I got Store TP +6 so far) based on that lua thread with all the sets.
I guess it doesn't hurt to have a third for WSD? So that I can never go back to Yakshi ever again.
I'm getting by with one, although if I did have a second .. I'd try for a STP mail as well. But it's not a serious loss as we get Flamma Body +2 with plenty of acc and stp. The main thing is getting large amounts of accuracy and double attack; or Quad attack+3 during Dark Matter campaign.
You won't need WSdmg as the AF body +3 gives loads of that. So the answer is two if you can, but having one isn't bad. If you wanted a third for dark matter augs? Why not.
Yeah, I have a DA mail and one with STP and then a third one that I throw DM augments at during campaigns.
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Oh yeah DM fodder, I always forget about that. Sounds like a plan, let's go for 3!
Working on DRK and enjoying it so far. For Dark Seal I have to keep head equipped during casting, what about Nether Void am I correct to assume its like other JAs just needs to equip empy legs when you fire JA, or is it also like Dark Seal where it needs to be equipped?
Empyrean legs for activation only.
These sets are pretty spot on.
https://www.ffxiah.com/forum/topic/50426/high-end-sets-advicesuggestionsideaslua/
https://www.ffxiah.com/forum/topic/50426/high-end-sets-advicesuggestionsideaslua/
So I've recently gotten my Apoc(first DRK relic) to 119 and acquired a full Ratri +1 and really loving the damage output and survivability. It's my favorite weapon in the game and I feel like it lets me play DRK to it's full potential.
However it seems like it's not really taken seriously when people ask for a DD. I have enough money saved up to R15, when I get to that step of the augment process, but I am conflicted about using it to upgrade my Apoc, if another weapon is going to allow me access to more content on DRK...
So I guess my question is, should I use that money to R15 my Apoc or invest it in a 119 Calad or Anguta? I don't really have a solid way to make money(at least any more) so it's pretty hard for me to save up what I have now.
However it seems like it's not really taken seriously when people ask for a DD. I have enough money saved up to R15, when I get to that step of the augment process, but I am conflicted about using it to upgrade my Apoc, if another weapon is going to allow me access to more content on DRK...
So I guess my question is, should I use that money to R15 my Apoc or invest it in a 119 Calad or Anguta? I don't really have a solid way to make money(at least any more) so it's pretty hard for me to save up what I have now.
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