I'm pretty sure this has been discussed but i probably overlooked it in my search so i apologize in advance.
I was wondering what would be the best grip
Pole grip.
Sword strap.
Claymore grip.
Like i said it was most likely already discussed i just cannot find it but all input is welcome :D
Grips.....
Grips.....
I think pole grip is the one most often used. Sword strap causes problems with hit builds.
Platinum strap-on
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In all seriousness, pole grip.
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In all seriousness, pole grip.
If you can maintain the proper 6-hit build, sword strap would be the best. Otherwise, just go with pole grip. If I'm not mistaken, 12 Store TP would be needed for sword, and 7 for pole.
Thanks for the fast replies :D
Does anyone have any input on claymore grip?
Does anyone have any input on claymore grip?
rose strap certainly has its uses as well
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Carbuncle.Sevourn said:
rose strap certainly has its uses as well
Carbuncle.Sevourn said:
rose strap certainly has its uses as well
new dora makes me smile
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Phoenix.Probester said:
I'm pretty sure this has been discussed but i probably overlooked it in my search so i apologize in advance.
I was wondering what would be the best grip
Pole grip.
Sword strap.
Claymore grip.
Like i said it was most likely already discussed i just cannot find it but all input is welcome :D
I was wondering what would be the best grip
Pole grip.
Sword strap.
Claymore grip.
Like i said it was most likely already discussed i just cannot find it but all input is welcome :D
Ugh.
The real answer is that without seeing the rest of your gearset, nobody can tell you what the best grip is.
naw u can say
rose if it lowers your xhit
pole if sword strap kills your xhit
sword if u maintain your xhit
rose if it lowers your xhit
pole if sword strap kills your xhit
sword if u maintain your xhit
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Fenrir.Krazyrs said:
naw u can say rose if it lowers your xhit pole if sword strap kills your xhit sword if u maintain your xhit
Bahamut.Zorander said:
Fenrir.Krazyrs said:
naw u can say rose if it lowers your xhit pole if sword strap kills your xhit sword if u maintain your xhit
Except Claymore beats Pole in certain situations.
Bismarck.Altar said:
Except Claymore always beats Pole.
ftfy.
Rose if you need the STP.
Sword if you have the STP to maintain your x-hit).
Claymore > Pole; unless your crit rate is capped.
I only use Uther's, Pole, and Rose grip, swapping them in depending on weapon types and in/outside abyssea. as stated above, it depends on your gear build and situation.
Phoenix.Ryaan said:
Uther's,
Bahamut.Danthebk said:
Claymore > Pole; unless your crit rate is capped.
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Phoenix.Ryaan said:
I only use Uther's, Pole, and Rose grip, swapping them in depending on weapon types and in/outside abyssea. as stated above, it depends on your gear build and situation.
NEVER ON WAR
Edit: The general consensus over grips for WAR is:
Sword (if you can maintain your X-Hit) > Pole/Rose/Claymore (depending on whether you are inside/outside Abyssea, can reach a lower X-Hit with 4Stp, have high Crit Rate or not) > Nothing Else
Claymore is currently the most common choice due to the current 6Hit build being generally better than 5Hit and Crit+3% more beneficial inside Abyssea (because of Atmas) than a 2% DA increase.
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As long as you're using a crit based WS.
If DA was 0, and Crit rate was 0, claymore would be a 3% increase, and pole would be a 2% increase.(basically) Add af3+2 shoes into the mix, as well as those crit damage job traits WAR naturally gets, and claymore pulls ahead even more. But they both suffer from diminishing returns as you gain more and more of them, but seriously, as long as you're using a crit based WS, claymore wins til you hit like 90% crit rate.
If DA was 0, and Crit rate was 0, claymore would be a 3% increase, and pole would be a 2% increase.(basically) Add af3+2 shoes into the mix, as well as those crit damage job traits WAR naturally gets, and claymore pulls ahead even more. But they both suffer from diminishing returns as you gain more and more of them, but seriously, as long as you're using a crit based WS, claymore wins til you hit like 90% crit rate.
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Odin.Sheelay said:
Phoenix.Ryaan said:
I only use Uther's, Pole, and Rose grip, swapping them in depending on weapon types and in/outside abyssea. as stated above, it depends on your gear build and situation.
NEVER ON WAR
Bahamut's zaghnal Even with this for procs? D:
Sword Strap turns a 6 hit into a 7 hit. The damage is so crappy claymore wouldn't really benefit it. Also pole grip might mess with things to a point. Though with native double attack/merits it might be a bad argument.
Personally I use claymore for Great Axe
pole grip if you're riding capped haste/delay reduction!
Phoenix.Probester said:
I was wondering what would be the best grip
Firm, but not too firm. and the less sweat the better
Phoenix.Probester said:
all input is welcome :D
Carbuncle.Xenhas said:
pole grip if you're riding capped haste/delay reduction!
Granted, I'm also assuming a well geared war; regardless of ukko's or raging rush, Claymore is still better.
504 delay gaxe users might want to look at sword strap though.
Fenrir.Skarwind said:
Odin.Sheelay said:
Phoenix.Ryaan said:
I only use Uther's, Pole, and Rose grip, swapping them in depending on weapon types and in/outside abyssea. as stated above, it depends on your gear build and situation.
NEVER ON WAR
Bahamut's zaghnal Even with this for procs? D:
Sword Strap turns a 6 hit into a 7 hit. The damage is so crappy claymore wouldn't really benefit it. Also pole grip might mess with things to a point. Though with native double attack/merits it might be a bad argument.
Personally I use claymore for Great Axe
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