Fitting into a role.

[Funguwari]

OK, I'm a WAR, decenlty-high Lv'ed... and I love it, I'm taking this job all the way. they Someone said I was useless in a PT... and said that if you're not Lv'ing this as a sub you're a moron. He saw me and combat was impressed, impressed about all the roles I can fill. Which brings me to my topic:

1st off money is scarce... I don't have much... I need to buy a set of rings and belts, etc. that I can keep. Now, I would like to wear Sniper's Rings, and wear two of them. Then, when I 'Voke, I'd equip my VIT+ rings or something. But, I'm not rich enough to do this, and to update my rings every couple of Lv's... now, I'm never gonna be that rich.

I need earrings and rings that I can keep with me, and keep on myself forever, without switching.

The choices are VIT+, DEX+ and STR+ oh, and AGI+.

I normally am the main tank in my PT... believe or not, and I do quite well.

But, I was also recruited as a damage dealer too, but, more of a tank then damage dealer.

I need something that will help me get hit for less, I don't get hit for much, but, I ain't a PLD. I want to do more damage, so, hate control is better. But, whiffing is bad, and no matter how hard I hit... if I miss a ton, the hate won't be there.

I've been able to keep hate well, but, better hate control and tankability seems to be my priority.

I have Beetle Earrings +1 right now, but, I was thinking of getting the Drone Earrings because AGI protects agianst critical hits, and if I'm lucky, I'll be able to dodge some hits.

This among other things is what have been zooming through my head. I normally tank, and I want to be able to bring my best to a PT.

I just don't know what to do... can someone help?

Oh, and what is this "Subtle Blow" trait they're adding into the patch? Is it suppossed to nerf tanking? Nerf hate gain? What's it do? I don't wanna Lv MNK or NIN until I find out... if I get my hate gain nerfed after Lv'ing those classes... well that I just wasted my time.

[neighbortaru]

no one knows what subtle blow (i chuckle everytime at the name) does atm.

it would probably be a good idea to take some time off from lvling and farm for more gil. At your lvl (or to lvl your sub), you can farm some of the nicer stuff.

that being said, if you are tanking mostly, I'd concentrate on VIT+ items. Though, as you get asked to perform other roles for the PT, you'll eventually have to get the other +stat gear anyways. For dmg dealing, I'd go with STR+ and DEX+ stuff.

Honestly, I don't see much use for AGI+ stuff. Sure it's nice, but I don't feel it is paramount.

[Sakrafyce]

My question kinda goes along with this thread. I plan to take WAR to the end as well.

Should I carry 2 sets of equipments on me at all time? One sit for Damage Dealer and another for Tanking? Im sure it's expensive to do so.

[neighbortaru]

yes and yes.

tho you can probably leave one set with your Mog. Just remember to ask the PT leader what role you will be filling and swap before hand.

[ichnob]

It's good that you're usually going to look for parties that get formed in Jeuno as well. I agree with neighbortaru that you should have VIT and either STR/DEX rings on you at times. Since "/wait" will be increased up to "/wait 60" soon, you can have it where you use Provoke and switch your rings to +VIT/Defense rings in the same macro, and still have your timer. Having only one of equipped won't be too bad as well if you find yourself switching between both tank and damage roles frequently each battle.

Lifebelts have gotten cheaper on my server anyway. Once I sell some old armor (gotta level Paladin to 21 so i can sell lizard set) and get enough fame for mog safe 1 quest, I'll start buying my lvl 30 and 40 gear (except for Sniper's...gotta farm a LONG time for those).