I leveled BST for dynamis, but am really enjoying it, especially since my playtime has been reduced lately and I can just log on and get something done by myself when I want to. I originally just planned to use AH axes but looking at things I'm thinking I should do at least 1 if not more Astolfo's.
The 3 I'm considering are:
1. STR/Attack - easily best for DD, but I don't think best overall.
2. AGI/Pet Eva.
3. VIT/Pet -PDT%
I'm thinking I may do 2 and 3, but just wondered about thoughts of doing 2 of the same one.
I checked last night and Falcor doesn't seem as evasive as I'd like he does good on the EP dynamis mobs, but was only 60% evasion on the leaches in Dyna-Tav. Based on that I'm assuming I'd get more mileage out of #2 above - but that's obviously useless for easy prey mobs. I'd assume they'd be helpful on some of the less evasive jugs as well though, are they worth it?
I've seen a number of people sing the praises of the Pet -PDT% so I think I'll do at least one of those. Just wondering if I'd be better off with something else as the 2nd one.
Trial Axes (Astolfo)
Trial Axes (Astolfo)
Depending on the zone and pet i used -pdt x2 or a combo of pdt/eva. In dyna against EPs Falcorr and yuly should have capped eva or close to. In the northlands though, extra eva vs. kindred can be useful.
You can get a good amount of pet -damage taken with gear/traits.
Also, look into building a strong reward set. (if you havent already)
You can get a good amount of pet -damage taken with gear/traits.
Also, look into building a strong reward set. (if you havent already)
Fenrir.Brimstonefox said: »
I checked last night and Falcor doesn't seem as evasive as I'd like he does good on the EP dynamis mobs, but was only 60% evasion on the leaches in Dyna-Tav.
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It was parsed, overal eva. with falcor was 76-79% (I forget which), but that was a mix of everything, mostly EP (hornets, Taurii, pugils) and Leeches were only consistent DC
If you're that close to the cap I would just stick with the -pdt axes.
If you're mainly dynamis farming, go for at least one of the str axes first for faster kill speed, specifically the +player att one (not the +pet att one). A fully geared Ruinator set will do more for efficiency than gearing for pet survivability.
Do the other two if you plan on doing more substantial soloing outside of dynamis.
Do the other two if you plan on doing more substantial soloing outside of dynamis.
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