Bushido - The Way Of The Samurai (A Guide) V. 2.0

And while I'm here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B38hAR5yeCu2dWFnemNSTl85NGM/view?usp=sharing

I actually had this done near the start of the month, but I was waiting to see if I decided to make anymore adjustments before pushing an update with only a few changes.

- Added Smite Job Trait
- Nightfyre fixed a few formulas

I wish SAM got that holy ***.

Also, is it worthwhile to have a Demonkiller setup using the Founder's Breastplate? Seems like it would be for any type of strong Demon NMs. There's like 8 of them on the Aeonic NM list, plus stuff like Ambuscade rotations, Master Trials, etc.

On DRG I have a GearSwap rule to put on Founder's Breastplate for all WS whenever Ancient Circle is up. Seemed like the simplest use for it since you aren't messing with TP gain and I always forget to change toggles.

Alternatively, make a rule for certain targets by name if you think it'd be better than Shirt X even without Circle up.

Hi.

After augmenting my Smetrios WS cape, what should I use for my TP cape with dye? The acc+ or DEX+?

Thanks in advance.

The difference is negligible more often than not. Acc can give 1-2% hit rate if you're below the cap, DEX can give as much as 10% crit rate but more than likely will be 0-1%. SAM doesn't have any notable DEX/Crit WS in the event of Encumbrance if that's a concern.

Asking for my newly dinged 99 SAM friend. Should he be using the Kasuga 109 gear body/legs until we get Vagarys clear to get the 119 version? Or are there better options for him until we get a clear (might be awhile)

Legs are irreplaceable unless you absolutely need to swap them out for a piece with higher accuracy. At 109, though, you do have the option of instead using Wakido Kote +1 and using a different pair of legs, but I can't think of a piece of leg gear that would be worth dropping Valorous Mitts for.

109 body is probably still your best body option unless, again, you need more accuracy.

Alright, that is what I figured. Thanks!

Short time lurker, and I have a quick question.

Which of these two options would be best for Samurai TP set (high acc build):

Bloodrain Strap + Ioskeha Belt:
Acc 18, Haste 7%, DBL Atk 8, STP 6

OR

Gracile Grip + Kentarch Belt +1:
Acc 24, Haste 4%, DBL Atk 3, STP 1-5 (unitybased)

Keep in mind the gracile grip and ioskeha belt would be from the NQ versions being as I don't have the gil to shell out for HQ versions. Overall, I'm leaning more towards the first option, but im not 100% sure. Thanks for reading.

If you need Haste the first set will always win.
When haste is capped with either I'd still lean in favor of the Ioskeha/Bloodrain combo.

For sure, thanks for the advice. I will do the first option then.

Whats a good Aug to aim for with Umaru?

there a new thread with updated sets for 2016? havnt played sam much recently but i havnt really updated it since delve days and im about to get aeonic GK

GUESS YOU DIDN'T BOTHER TO READ THE OP LOL??

SORRY MY CAPS LOCK KEY IS BROKEN

Does anyone have newer dpx spread sheet for SAM? i've only been able to find one for my DRG so far, any help would be appreciatd.

anyone get the new ambuscade gear and mess around with some of the pieces yet? New head piece seems promising.

Flamma head +1/Ioskeha (NQ or HQ) replaces Acro (*** finally)/Windbuffet +1 for TP. Flamma feet +1 aren't bad for TP either; better than NQ Ryuo, comparable to HQ Ryuo and well-augmented Valorous.

On this page. If you can't download it for some reason let me know. I'm not really familiar with sharing files over Google Drive.

The last one that I saw Llewelyn update is on the OP

So I'm debating between two GKs, Koga and Amano. After finishing my Burtgang, I'm really not feeling doing a mythic again. I know Amano is no Koga, but how well does it do compared to other GKs?

Why don't you just do Masa instead.

Never really considered it. Not really fond of the price tag that comes with it, plus the 85/90 items, I might as well just do Koga.

Last I spoke with Ejiin, he found Masa to be quite handily ahead of Koga, so take that into consideration.

That might sway my decision if that's the case.

It definitely is

It is, that's why I find it weird that you'd rather do koga amano and asked your reasoning for it.

Masa is our current strongest GK, yeah.

If you're only considering Koga/Amano for now, though, I'd go with Amano since that's irreplaceable in situations where you need that accuracy, whereas if you made a Koga, if you were to some day make a Masa, that would kind of make your Koga obselete.

Maybe some day when I'm really bored and don't have other things to take care of, I'll update text/information and add lower tier gear sets, which I'm sure would be more appreciated.

Curious, if you are running Masamune is it better to strive for a 4 hit build (or is that even possible?) or maintain a 5-hit with higher DA/TA ratings?

Honestly, I had no idea that it was top tier GK. I just always hear people talking about Koga and situations with Amano, so I had never even considered taking it beyond level 80 (for lockstyle). It's more gil than I'd like to dump into a weapon, but if it's worth it I might as well. Thanks a ton guys.

In my LowAcc Masamune set, I have 30% DA (not including DA from /war), 6% TA and 2% QA with a 254 return (4-hit). Without buffs or food, I have about 1090 acc.

main="Masamune",
sub="Bloodrain Strap",
range={ name="Cibitshavore", augments={'STR+12','Rng.Acc.+10','"Store TP"+7',}},
head="Flam. Zucchetto +1",
body={ name="Valorous Mail", augments={'Accuracy+23','"Dbl.Atk."+5','DEX+8','Attack+13',}},
hands="Flam. Manopolas +1",
legs="Kasuga Haidate +1",
feet="Flam. Gambieras +1",
neck="Ganesha's Mala",
waist="Ioskeha Belt +1",
left_ear="Brutal Earring",
right_ear="Cessance Earring",
left_ring="Hetairoi Ring",
right_ring="Petrov Ring",
back={ name="Smertrios's Mantle", augments={'DEX+20','Accuracy+20 Attack+20','Accuracy+10','"Store TP"+10',}}

Not sure how helpful this is. Not sure if I like it yet. I don't like replacing Ryuo Sune-ate +1 and losing that chunk of att.

*edited to correct tp return*