| Only have the strictly in game forum bookmarked, didn't know this forum existed until now, lol
Anyway, here are my 4 cents.
#1- WHM sub isn't viable past level 10. I have tried it after getting the AF helm, and aside from having only 134 MP at 62/31, any time a party member is getting below half HP, your mages aren't doing their job. Do yourself a favour, and sellout to the DRG/SAM after 60. I swore up and down I wouldn't, but having done it, it's hard to argue with the self service renkeis and penta madness. Before that, Warrior, if you can stomach playing it to 30, and THF if you have a good tank are your gravy train. WHM is an awesome sub while doing things alone, tho. You don't have to cast a cure spell for it to work, so just cast Dia for 7 MP, and you will get a cure 2~3 for it^^
#2- How to use SAM sub. I'm still getting the hang of this, but here is the method I have found most satisfactory to my parties. If you are with a Thief, the renkei will 9/10 be Skewer > Dancing Edge. I try and get in one Penta between renkeis, then save the rest for a good Skewer. If you don't have a renkei, I go 2 ways. Use Meditate and Penta in rapid succession, if Pena hits at least 4 times, you have a chance to self renkei. Use Jump, and if it hits, you will get off Skewer in time. If yuo get 3 hits, just wait until it hits 100 then go with penta again. Don't use High Jump for TP, since you will be getting so much hate you will want to get it off you ASAP. This could really be a jackass way to do it, but I find it the best for me.
#3 Pile on the DEX and ACC. You get enough STR. Get DEX+2 rings as soon as you can, and I got away with wearing those lvl 14 gloves that add +3 acc until i got my AF gloves. You shouldn't be tanking anyway, as has been stressed here already.
#4 Don't cry when you miss a lot. It's gonna happen. I cry, and now everyone is sick of hearing me cry. D;
#5 Make your own parties. I find when I don't, aside from waiting for hours, you will end up in something jackass.. Figure out where you should be going, how to get to the PT camp spot, and lead lead lead. I didn't make the party I am in now, and it's not that good. /random |