Random Question Thread (FFXI Related)

Stun - As mentioned earlier this will be your most used dark arts set and should be one of the first you attempt to finish. Aim for recast reduction and magic acc. You of course want to have a good land rate, but going for that over the top acc to make sure you are capped vs shaving off that extra second or 2 on recast is largely based on the situation. This set is best for recast:
Iaso hands can get augmented with 3-4 haste, Iaso legs can get 4.
In legion replace pensee with:
Veneficium ring is probably not much better than Maquette ring given the only cast an occ quickens spell cast proc would matter would be a stun if you didn't have alacrity up. It does happen you run out of stratagems though, so your choice if its worth the extra inventory slot.
Hedera cotehardie is a slight improvement if you have the invnetory room and are not capping gear haste from gear/outside sources like atmacites. Other easier to attain swaps include rubeus legs, rubeus hands (only with legs), shantotto legs w/ haste augment, Repartie gloves>magavan gloves.
The reason af2+2 hat and af1 shoes are not listed is because you should almost always have alacrity up while stunning (which annuls their bonus). With alacrity down both are slight improvements, along with any occ. quickens spellcasting gear.
This is the set I currently use for almost every event. It has a very short recast, and reliable acc on everything I've fought to date: