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Old 07-09-2009, 05:26 AM   #1
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A good DD job/subjob

Can anyone till me what a good job and sub job is good for DD?
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

Your best bet is to look here and read up on some of the guides in each category, so you can get a look at what jobs you like the most. Although there is a very high chance what you enjoy on paper is not what you expected.

Try out a few of the jobs, see what one suits you the best!
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

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This is too vague of a question. You'll get more out of reading up on different jobs and learning what kind of DD they are and how to maximize the potential of each job.
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

Most DDs go /nin in random pick up parties, but the highest damage dealing for base damage in Samurai. They have the mot strength out of all the other jobs.

Drk/Sam is unbeatable though, but its all really preference to you though. Play what you want to play, not what others want you to play.
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but the highest damage dealing for base damage in Samurai. They have the mot strength out of all the other jobs.
Are you talking about subjob or mainjob? Strength alone is not a determining factor on what's best to use. It depends on what you're fighting.
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

Warrior is a good Support Job unless of course you are War.
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Are you talking about subjob or mainjob? Strength alone is not a determining factor on what's best to use. It depends on what you're fighting.
They have the highest strength as main job. I didn't mean that they are the best to use.
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

If you want general information:

If you're subbing NIN: SAM/NIN or WAR/NIN
If you don't have to sub NIN: DRK/SAM, SAM/WAR, or WAR/SAM (Using a Great Axe)

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Re: A good DD job/subjob

There's like 10 DDs in this game.

This is like asking "What's a delicious kind of candy?"
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This is like asking "What's a delicious kind of candy?"
Clearly, you should go with the candy.
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

I don't understand the general concept of the question, but it all boils down to what you want to do with the DD job.

If you want to dish out ridiculous amounts of damage go SAM/WAR, or DRK/SAM.

If you want to dish out some high damage, but still want to be able to do your own thing solo style as a DD, then I recommend DRG/BLU or in some cases SAM/DNC.

I don't know much about SAM because my main is DRG, but I've heard some good things about how a SAM/DNC can solo pretty well if you know how to conserve your TP.

Also DRK/RDM is a pretty strong soloer as well. Feel free to correct me on this because I don't know much about DRK's power to solo. This is my experience from watching a DRK/RDM duo with me and he was holding his own without me, even took on a VT BIRD faster than I could by himself.

On a last note, it just depends on how good your skills are with soloing, not everyone can be a good soloer even if you gave them the best gear ever. It's all about timing and such.

SAM/WAR, DRK/SAM, are probably the top 2 DDs in the game.
DRG/BLU, DRK/RDM are probably the top 2 DDs that can deal damage and solo as well.

But then again feel free to correct me.
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

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This is like asking "What's a delicious kind of candy?"
If there was only 10 kinds of candy in the world, I'd have such an easier time when I choose what the hell I want to eat.

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even took on a VT BIRD faster than I could by himself.
birds are squishy to piercing damage, so of course he'd do well there.

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SAM/WAR, DRK/SAM, are probably the top 2 DDs in the game.
DRG/BLU, DRK/RDM are probably the top 2 DDs that can deal damage and solo as well.
What is this information based on? I'm not a hardcore DD'r but I really find this hard to believe.. Birds maybe?

I'm pretty sure there is a few other DD jobs that would like to have a word with you..
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

This information is based off of personal experiences, I could have put in all the DD jobs and how good I think they can do but I didn't. I don't know how other DD jobs can perform in terms of damage and soloing and stuff like that.

I do admit saying they was the top 2 DDs in the game was a bit uncalled for but eh I'm human I make mistakes.

Also last time I checked the comment said *Feel free to correct me* not *feel free to blast everything I just said*

A little respect in your comment would have helped, or even your own opinion how well other DD jobs can perform.

As for the DRK soloing part I'm referring to mobs I've faced ie: Birds, Crabs, Manticores, Goblins, Yagudos, and even Orcs. Some players are just that good to take something other people say is impossible and make it possible.
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Re: A good DD job/subjob

Umm, I didn't blast you. It was my own personal opinion and I wanted to correct you like you asked. Calm down

Like I said, I don't have much experience with Damage Dealing jobs and honestly like all things in this game "Shits Situational"

SAM is a great DD, but there is times (Zerging) where I'd rather a DRK or if I'm fighting Pots/Skeletons I'd rather a MNK etc etc.

No job is the greatest DD in FFXI, it comes down to how you play it and what you're doing.


I won't argue that DRG/BLU is a good solo and DD job, but would you really fill a DD spot with a DRG/BLU when you could have him come on something like DRG/SAM, DRG/NIN or DRG/WAR?

Once again, I wasn't attacking you or disrespecting you.. calm down.
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Umm, I didn't blast you. It was my own personal opinion and I wanted to correct you like you asked. Calm down

Like I said, I don't have much experience with Damage Dealing jobs and honestly like all things in this game "Shits Situational"

SAM is a great DD, but there is times (Zerging) where I'd rather a DRK or if I'm fighting Pots/Skeletons I'd rather a MNK etc etc.

No job is the greatest DD in FFXI, it comes down to how you play it and what you're doing.


I won't argue that DRG/BLU is a good solo and DD job, but would you really fill a DD spot with a DRG/BLU when you could have him come on something like DRG/SAM, DRG/NIN or DRG/WAR?

Once again, I wasn't attacking you or disrespecting you.. calm down.
I'm calm , although I was a bit irritated but that's because I have some work related things to take care of and stuff just got complicated. I appreciate your reply and your honesty and you do have decent points to discuss.
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