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| BRD inventory can get very overwhelming. There are many BRDs that will neglect instruments that correlate with the songs they play - don't be one of those BRDs. You don't have to have all the HQ BRD instruments, but do have the ones relevant to the majority of songs you play - March, Madrigal, Mambo, Minuet and Elegy are all key. The Carol instument is purely situational but nice for elemental resistance boosts (especially if you facing explosive mobs). There is a instrument for Finale, but its overpriced and really not needed at all, so think of Finale as a great way to skill up your stringed instrument skill and use a harp. |
My sentiments exactly. Your #1 priority should always be the best instruments
you can afford because they have a drastic impact on your performance. Each +1 adds I believe 6-12 seconds of duration (and this is HUGE, believe me) and increases the potency by different variables.
Example: A cornette +1 (+2 to Minuet) will add around 3-5 more attack to Minuet 1 just for having it equipped when you cast. Meanwhile, An Ebony Harp +1 will add 2 more HP to each Paeon. For others, such as mambo, there's a lot more guess work involved but rest assured every +1 to your songs helps a lot.
+2 instruments (they have blue backgrounds) are pretty much a waste of gil too btw. All they add are some minor stat ups IMO aren't terribly helpful, and especially don't warrant their high selling prices.