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By kithaofcerb 2014-09-03 16:27:00
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I laughed at my own title a bit, but hey I'm looking for /assist here ;P

Is the best defensive(PDT) gear for Dark Knight augmented Cizin or are there pieces I'm not seeing?

On the other hand, whats looking hot for MDT sets? I know I need a Dring one of these days, but haven't gotten around to getting that...

Thanks in advance
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By Bismarck.Ihina 2014-09-03 16:42:59
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Just anything with def/pdt is good for physical defense and anything with mdt/mdb is good for magical defense.
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By Cerberus.Conagh 2014-09-03 16:48:58
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kithaofcerb said: »
I laughed at my own title a bit, but hey I'm looking for /assist here ;P

Is the best defensive(PDT) gear for Dark Knight augmented Cizin or are there pieces I'm not seeing?

On the other hand, whats looking hot for MDT sets? I know I need a Dring one of these days, but haven't gotten around to getting that...

Thanks in advance

Take into account that MDT caps at 50% and Shell V provides approx 26% ~

Cizin +1 - Augments like 2 DA 5 PDT 2 ~3MDT

DT effects are more-useful as they also factor in breath attacks (which are not mitigated by MDT)

get cracking.
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By Lakshmi.Saevel 2014-09-03 18:44:40
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Cizin +1 for Body, Legs and Feet. You can use Ighwa for head, and Umuthi for hands. MDT is piss easy to cap, 26% from Shell V, 5% from Twilight torque and 5% from Mollusca back make it so you can cap both at the same time. What you should more focus on is MDB in slots that don't have PDT or MDT since now all the dangerous stuff was ridiculous MAB.
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By Odin.Skjalf 2014-09-03 21:17:16
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Steadfast Shield! ^o^
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By Bismarck.Stanislav 2014-09-03 21:50:36
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Odin.Skjalf said: »
Steadfast Shield! ^o^

Pretty sure DRK's won't be using a shield.
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By Cerberus.Kylos 2014-09-03 23:04:53
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I use this at the moment. (/SAM no buffs) Def: 838, VIT +126 Damage Taken -10%, PDT-28 MDT-9 BDT-4 MDB +12. Could have better augments and defending ring.

ItemSet 311655
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By Phoenix.Urteil 2014-09-04 00:08:49
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Bismarck.Stanislav said: »
Odin.Skjalf said: »
Steadfast Shield! ^o^

Pretty sure DRK's won't be using a shield.


Sometimes.
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By Lakshmi.Abaddon 2014-10-01 23:55:05
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Laeradr Breastplate
and
Laeradr Helm

worth looking into
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By Fasaga 2014-10-02 00:22:21
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This is what I use on war, puts me at 50%. It can be modified easily with cizin +1 in place of agoge. Xaddi pieces R15B, in general, the bonus accuracy is very nice on the xaddi pieces over the cizin.


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MDT has 22% which will cap with shellra V

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By Lakshmi.Neboh 2014-10-02 11:26:33
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Lakshmi.Abaddon said: »
Laeradr Breastplate
and
Laeradr Helm

worth looking into
This is incorrect. iLevel Gear as Xaddi, Cizin +1, etc, will undoubtly surpass the DEF of 99 gear such as Laeradr (body DEF:80, helm DEF: 50) even with it's - DMG %. My sets are similar to the previous posts. I used Cizin +1 for hands, legs and feet though all augmented with (PDT -4%, MDT -3%, and ACC) and Xaddi mail (Path C: Vit +12, PDT -5%, MDT -3%).
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By Ramyrez 2014-10-02 11:36:23
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Clearly the best defensive armor for today's Dark Knight.
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By Creaucent Alazrin 2014-10-02 11:45:49
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Bismarck.Stanislav said: »
Odin.Skjalf said: »
Steadfast Shield! ^o^

Pretty sure DRK's won't be using a shield.

I remember the times when every drk used a shield for the extra hp.
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By Bismarck.Gippali 2014-10-02 11:56:03
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Ramyrez said: »
Clearly the best defensive armor for today's Dark Knight.


That DRK song finally makes sense...

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Edit: vid wasnt loading so just put the link in.
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By Zaeeth 2014-10-02 12:22:15
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This is my current set. Works nicely.
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By Ramyrez 2014-10-02 12:22:59
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Bismarck.Gippali said: »
Ramyrez said: »
Clearly the best defensive armor for today's Dark Knight.


That DRK song finally makes sense...

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Edit: vid wasnt loading so just put the link in.

You've just got to kill the "s" in "https".
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By Siren.Kyte 2014-10-02 12:33:17
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The relic+1 boots are probably the best option if you have Last Resort up and don't want to click it off.
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By Bismarck.Gippali 2014-10-02 12:45:15
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Zaeeth said: »
This is my current set. Works nicely.
ItemSet 327941

Drop the mekira body for cizin(+1 perferred) or Xaddi path C. The low base def and lack of stat vomit really hurt it as defensive piece.

Also, Thanks for that Ramyrez!
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By Odin.Terren 2014-10-02 14:19:13
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This (forgive me for not knowing how to code this right, I welcome advice and will edit lol) is a nice MDT option for body:

http://www.ffxiah.com/item/27862/savas-jawshan

We just got a couple from spamming Puppet in Peril the other night.

My whm buddy wants me to wear it when I use souleater in yorcia delve entirely for his benefit.
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