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Omgwtfbbqkitten · 09-04-2007, 12:14 AM

Went tonight with WAR, BLU, PLD, SMN, RDM, COR. Won on the second attempt, though we failed three times the evening prior.

Basically, here's how we won.

On the BLU NM we did Magic attacks all out on first form. Then mix even portions of melee and ranged on the second two forms. If you do it evenly enough on the second form, he won't be too immune to anything on the third.

Our PLD did get taken out on second form and we decided as a means of saving time, we slept the BLU and took out Razfhad. NM would sleep to Light Shot and Sleep II no problem, solid minute+ either way RDM and COR are your picks for sleepers here.

After we got both NMs done, it was time for Alexander.

I gave the PLD a steady feed of Evoker's and Magus Roll. Every little bit of magic resistance helps here, even though Alexander will still do high damage. Light Carol, Magus Roll, Shell V - make sure your PLD has it. Earth Staff on PLD too.

WAR and BLU stood on north and south sides of Alex, BLU would use physical magic and try to stun lock it along with the RDM/DRK. For the sake of safety, I just buffed them Chaos/Hunters to make sure as many hits landed for as much damage possible. Our SMN seemed to favor Diabolos, Shiva and Garuda for this fight. Obviously Dream Shroud was the pact used to go with Shell, Magus Roll for the PLD and Diabolos seemed to do well otherwise on Rage pacts.

Honestly, with all the Magic Defense Bonus going around, we saved the mages and PLD MP. Considering Radiant Sacrament is spammed and inflicts Magic Defense Down, spamming MDB buffs helps.

If you have a BRD, I highly suggest they use of a Harp for this fight, members are going to be really spread out. If you have aCOR, obviously, they need that shiny new Luzaf's Ring for the same reasons. That ring was a big help for me since everyone was so spread out.

As far as what I did, I alternated Slug Shots and Detonator, used Quick Draw for damage only. Alex will consistantly 50% resist QDs though, he sucks. I'd argue for this BCNM, COR use Martial Gun + Detonator for best and most accurate damage.

50% Alexander will use Divine Judgement and wipe anyone in range. At this point, its in your best interest to get a full wipe anyway. Just die and reraise, just don't die in hearing range of Alex or he'll aggro. He doesn't regen at all so recover at the entrance to the BC.

At 20% RDM/DRK began chainspell/Stun and SMN Astral Flowed Shiva and I think Garuda as well. WAR two houred and so did BLU.

We won, but it was a close win.

Jalzahn's Ring and Glory Crown are now mines!

09-04-2007, 12:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Omgwtfbbqkitten Personafied FFXIWiki Team FFXI Character Info. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Windurst Posts: 4,194 Style: My Mood: Thanks: 141 Thanked 1,101x in 612 Posts Gil: 10,571 Bank: 5 Total Gil: 10,576 Donate	Re: Nashmeira's Plea Went tonight with WAR, BLU, PLD, SMN, RDM, COR. Won on the second attempt, though we failed three times the evening prior. Basically, here's how we won. On the BLU NM we did Magic attacks all out on first form. Then mix even portions of melee and ranged on the second two forms. If you do it evenly enough on the second form, he won't be too immune to anything on the third. Our PLD did get taken out on second form and we decided as a means of saving time, we slept the BLU and took out Razfhad. NM would sleep to Light Shot and Sleep II no problem, solid minute+ either way RDM and COR are your picks for sleepers here. After we got both NMs done, it was time for Alexander. I gave the PLD a steady feed of Evoker's and Magus Roll. Every little bit of magic resistance helps here, even though Alexander will still do high damage. Light Carol, Magus Roll, Shell V - make sure your PLD has it. Earth Staff on PLD too. WAR and BLU stood on north and south sides of Alex, BLU would use physical magic and try to stun lock it along with the RDM/DRK. For the sake of safety, I just buffed them Chaos/Hunters to make sure as many hits landed for as much damage possible. Our SMN seemed to favor Diabolos, Shiva and Garuda for this fight. Obviously Dream Shroud was the pact used to go with Shell, Magus Roll for the PLD and Diabolos seemed to do well otherwise on Rage pacts. Honestly, with all the Magic Defense Bonus going around, we saved the mages and PLD MP. Considering Radiant Sacrament is spammed and inflicts Magic Defense Down, spamming MDB buffs helps. If you have a BRD, I highly suggest they use of a Harp for this fight, members are going to be really spread out. If you have aCOR, obviously, they need that shiny new Luzaf's Ring for the same reasons. That ring was a big help for me since everyone was so spread out. As far as what I did, I alternated Slug Shots and Detonator, used Quick Draw for damage only. Alex will consistantly 50% resist QDs though, he sucks. I'd argue for this BCNM, COR use Martial Gun + Detonator for best and most accurate damage. 50% Alexander will use Divine Judgement and wipe anyone in range. At this point, its in your best interest to get a full wipe anyway. Just die and reraise, just don't die in hearing range of Alex or he'll aggro. He doesn't regen at all so recover at the entrance to the BC. At 20% RDM/DRK began chainspell/Stun and SMN Astral Flowed Shiva and I think Garuda as well. WAR two houred and so did BLU. We won, but it was a close win. Jalzahn's Ring and Glory Crown are now mines!
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