The Beast Within -- A Guide To Blue Mage

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By Siren.Kyte 2020-04-07 21:47:53
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Stikini +1 is a poor, possibly even counterproductive, macc trade over Metamorph
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By Valefor.Yandaime 2020-04-07 23:15:09
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Siren.Kyte said: »
Stikini +1 is a poor, possibly even counterproductive, macc trade over Metamorph

Yeah, you have a good point there, it’s pretty good for Accuracy and Damage in it’s own right. I’ll swap it.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2020-04-12 11:40:21
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I'm starting this game back up, I haven't played in years.

Is there a good .lua I can use?
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By Asura.Toralin 2020-04-12 11:42:01
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
I'm starting this game back up, I haven't played in years.

Is there a good .lua I can use?
https://github.com/Selindrile/GearSwap
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2020-04-12 11:46:55
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Thanks.
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By devasbismarck 2020-04-17 08:08:37
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Is the amalric +1 set the best nuking set for blu atm? I noticed ppl favour jhakri head and i was looking at the +3 Relic legs. Is the amalric set worth investing in still?
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By Taint 2020-04-17 08:11:33
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devasbismarck said: »
Is the amalric +1 set the best nuking set for blu atm? I noticed ppl favour jhakri head and i was looking at the +3 Relic legs. Is the amalric set worth investing in still?

Valefor.Yandaime said: »
Siren.Kyte said: »
They may not be the strongest of our AoEs, but they're still fairly potent. If you need the additional effect to land and are worried about it getting resisted, you can make a macc toggle for it.

That's true, but it can be hard to tell sometimes if the effect sticks or not. So for these spells which serve a Direct Purpose, I don't like taking chances.

ItemSet 372192

This set for example offers a good ground of MACC focus without crippling the MAB of the spell. You'd lose out on somewhere around 500-800 Damage or less but have a notably higher chance of landing your effect where it counts. Fair trade imo.

ItemSet 372193
ItemSet 372194

This is a set fit for Spectral Floe and Subduction, strong MAcc but much stronger MAB. With Additional Accessories for Light and Dark Elemental Affinities. All of these sets were presented in various places about the guide but might take some digging. The Primary nuking set was updated I think maybe 5 pages ago or less? but here's everything just for ease of reference.

Edit: Metamorph Ring +1 is R15.


Literally on the previous page...
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By Fenrir.Svens 2020-04-17 09:31:18
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There is also herculean helm which can be augmented to beat Jhakri head. Even if you only come close, the haste and fast cast helps with recasts. Here are the two I have for comparison:

head={ name="Herculean Helm", augments={'Mag. Acc.+25','"Mag.Atk.Bns."+18','Accuracy+7 Attack+7','Mag. Acc.+20 "Mag.Atk.Bns."+20',}}

head={ name="Herculean Helm", augments={'Mag. Acc.+20 "Mag.Atk.Bns."+20','Weapon skill damage +2%','INT+9','Mag. Acc.+9','"Mag.Atk.Bns."+15',}}
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By Odin.Llewelyn 2020-04-17 09:58:01
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I'm personally a fan of Herc Helm over Jhakri as well.
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By SimonSes 2020-04-17 10:21:11
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Its worth to mention that herculean helm has much less str and int, but higher vit and much higher agi. So for some spells it will have advantage and for some it will have hard time beating jhakri even with DM augment.

Same for relic+3 legs. It has some stats advantage that makes them bis for damage over Amalric.

Blu spells are not blm nukes. They have different modifiers and that shouldnt be overlooked.
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By Shichishito 2020-04-17 12:09:40
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not sure about it but i think they still are affected by int and mnd based MACC so i'd double check wether to ditch jhakri or not. you want to sure additional spell effects stick.
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By Odin.Llewelyn 2020-04-17 12:16:47
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I really use it for the recast more than the damage difference. I typically only use 3 nukes when cleaving, so I like having the extra recast reduction. I honestly couldn't care any less about sidegrades for a specific nuke especially considering I don't have wardrobe 3/4.
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By SimonSes 2020-04-17 14:38:45
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Odin.Llewelyn said: »
I really use it for the recast more than the damage difference. I typically only use 3 nukes when cleaving, so I like having the extra recast reduction. I honestly couldn't care any less about sidegrades for a specific nuke especially considering I don't have wardrobe 3/4.

I underatand, I wrote it more for general info, not as reply to you personally. On the other hand I mentioned legs too and you should have them anyway for wsd, unless you use blu exclusively for cleaving. I think relic legs are for example better for entomb, which people often use for cleaving.
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By Asura.Zidaner 2020-04-20 07:18:41
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any changes to the front page savage/expi sets with the additioon of the unity R15 gear?

I assume the Sailfi belt+1 R15 is going to surpass metalsinger but what about fotia?
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By tyalangan 2020-04-20 07:34:27
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Asura.Zidaner said: »
any changes to the front page savage/expi sets with the additioon of the unity R15 gear?

I assume the Sailfi belt+1 R15 is going to surpass metalsinger but what about fotia?

Since it is stronger than metalsinger it is stronger than fotia since fotia is weaker than metalsinger for Savage/Expiacion.
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By Siren.Tysonn 2020-04-21 18:09:08
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Has anyone without Orpheous sash tried using Acuity belt +1 r15 yet? Wondering if its next best when it comes to cleaving :o?
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By Asura.Zidaner 2020-04-21 21:47:46
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Has anyone without Orpheous sash tried using Acuity belt +1 r15 yet? Wondering if its next best when it comes to cleaving :o?

fml and here I thought I was safe with Sacro Cord
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By SimonSes 2020-04-22 04:55:15
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Asura.Zidaner said: »
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Has anyone without Orpheous sash tried using Acuity belt +1 r15 yet? Wondering if its next best when it comes to cleaving :o?

fml and here I thought I was safe with Sacro Cord

Seeing how R13 Metamorph wins with shiva+1, which is something like 5~6int vs 3mab.. Acuity might win too, because that's 15INT vs 8 mab.

There is also a matter of Sacro having MND, which might even out numbers for spells that uses MND as WSC.

There is also a matter of Burst Affinity on or off.

That being said, Acuity is best macc belt anyway, so you dont really risk anything upgrading it.
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By Ragnarok.Manillagorilla 2020-04-24 22:07:44
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Question: While I work my way towards RMEA weapons, I am using a Colada with decent augments and a Kaja Sword (don't have pulse yet). Are these the two weapons I should use? I have access to Nibiru and most weapons before that.

Secondly, does it matter which is Main Hand and Off Hand?

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By Viciouss 2020-04-24 22:09:17
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Colada is pretty dead, I would make the Naegling/Thibron.
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By Shichishito 2020-04-24 23:14:05
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Ragnarok.Manillagorilla said: »
Secondly, does it matter which is Main Hand and Off Hand?
i think effects like kajas +dmg to savage blade only work in main hand.
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By Ragnarok.Lowen 2020-04-26 15:12:28
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Is there a trick to getting Mighty Guard's duration to show up in the Timers plugin? Other blue magic is showing up properly but Mighty Guard isn't.
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By Taint 2020-04-26 15:33:07
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Ragnarok.Lowen said: »
Is there a trick to getting Mighty Guard's duration to show up in the Timers plugin? Other blue magic is showing up properly but Mighty Guard isn't.


Timers createPermalink

timers (c)reate <name> <duration> <up|down> <icon>
Create a custom timer.

<name> name of the timer.
<duration> time in seconds the timer will be tracking.
<up|down> direction of the progress bar fill.
<icon> file or subpath to .png, subpath must be contained in %WindowerPath%/plugins/icons/. examples:
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By SimonSes 2020-04-27 16:27:56
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Leviathan.Stamos said: »
So, decided to augment Metamorph ring +1 first in regards to Odyssey. Have it rank 13 at the moment, and I was curious if it beat Shiva Ring +1 for nuking.

Same method for testing as Max/Kaja rods. All under 1 distance for Sash.

Subduction:

Shiva +1:9657
Metamorph ring +1:9699

Tenebral Crush:

Shiva +1: 19304
Metamorph ring +1: 19538

Retinal Glare:

Shiva +1:12417
Metamorph ring +1: 12751

Entomb:

Shiva +1:15176
Metamorph ring +1:15400

Spectral Floe:

Shiva +1: 17938
Metamorph ring +1: 18498

Anvil Lightning:

Shiva +1: 14407
Metamorph ring +1: 14621

Searing Tempest:

Shiva +1: 14199
Metamorph ring +1: 14407

So, it does across the board. New nuking ring for BLU

What spells you have set for this and what gear you are using and what are you killing? Do you use any buffs/food? My numbers are significantly lower (with non optimized spell list, but with max mab tier) and my set is this (Amalric legs for spells where they are winning):

ItemSet 357030
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By Asura.Toralin 2020-04-27 17:17:10
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mine is very similar.
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By Bahamut.Rutato 2020-05-04 22:38:07
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Can someone help a brother out and post BiS TP/Expiacion sets for BLU using Tizona/Thibron? I just came back to the game after a two year hiatus and am wondering what gear I'm missing to get current for content like Dynamis.

Also, what's a good alternative for Mirage Stole +2 while I work on unlocking the augment for it? Fotia for WS/Any neck with high STP for TP basically?

Thanks for your help.
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By Boshi 2020-05-04 23:49:29
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The set in the guide is up to date.

I don't think anyone has non-DM herc feet that actually beat jhakri+2 feet.

Fotia until Mirage for expi, or tp Anu neck was best before.

Not sure how Metamorph+1 ring with aug does now int16 is pretty damn high. Illabrat is good with dex and attack. otherwise ring alternatives normal str rings.
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By Viciouss 2020-05-04 23:51:16
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For TP not much has changed for Blu in the last two years, for Expiacion you can swap out the Fotia for augmented Sailfi +1 belt. Also, for DT hit up Lilith for the entire Malignance set.
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By Boshi 2020-05-04 23:54:13
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was just aboutt to edit Sailfi Belt +1 with aug in, forgot that
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By Asura.Zidaner 2020-05-05 00:03:11
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ItemSet 372816

What I use. Pumps out 40-50k with trust buffs when acc is good.

Sure there can be a few changes but for 1-2% more dmg I am not spending 500m lol...stupid Asura economy
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