Returning PUP, Hello!

Hello! This forum is as quiet as always.

2 years ago I moved to Japan and now I have settled in I want to return back to XI for a bit on my Lv 80 PUP. I have a few questions regarding what has changed and would be incredibly grateful if you guys could help me out!

Firstly, since XI still seems to be heavily gear-based, on my travels to Lv 99 what kind of gear should I be working towards? I am interested in AF3, especially the accessories, but is there anything else I might have missed?

Lastly I am one step away from the Empy H2H, is this still a good, viable piece? I noticed Brawnys are also pretty kickass, and cheap...!

Oh, and, lastly, not related (sorry!) but do people still use DRK/Kraken builds? i have a spare Kraken lying around, maybe I could get some money for it to fund my PUP instead of watching it collect dust...!

Thanks for your time, let's keep kicking ***!

Jkun / E100

Lucky for you people still buy Kraken Clubs for ridiculous prices.

Maybe I'll stick onto it in hope that people will get more stupid.

Thanks dude, but aside from the new JAs/JTs from Lv 85+ it only took an afternoon to unrust myself. I already know the job inside out.

I just wanted people's opinions, mainly on gear, and what I should be working on on the road to, and beyond, Lv 99.

Again, thanks!

Well, Vere is an excellent weapon for a PUP, even just the 85 version.

I was lucky I started it's path before I quit, just need to get this mandragora out of the way and I'm set.

Was also working on Scythe for DRK, but one at a time, ey.

Welcome back and hope the return goes smoothly!

I wouldn't waste my time on the scythe.

Thank you! So far, so good, a few friends have stuck around and since they are all getting bored of being amazing at everything, they really want to help!

I kinda feel the game has been rebooted, personally. Never thought I could duo, let alone solo, Dynamis, or *** around some VNMs without a giant pickup party involved. Feels really great to be back, this time I'm aiming for some closure before I ever think leave again.

I know I know, closure from an MMO? What is up with THAT?

Again, thanks!

I noticed there was a Scythe that has a Death proc on it, really freaked me out, sounds like a dream, even if it's super low. Would love to play DRK once PUP is done but I just find PUP much more fun to play as.

DRK was kinda my professional job, if that makes sense? I needed it for HNMs and events and junk. Is there still a lot of hate on lolpup?

No one brought up the AI adjustments? Hm.

*inhale*

Mage AI isn't so stupid now:
- There are multiple recast timers
- Depending on which head, it will buff party members with hate
- Makes me want to ***rainbows

Gear-wise... yeah enjoy the empyrean gear. It's pretty.

Pummel is still fantastic, but feel free to work on Verethragna (maybe woe for smite) or Shijin if you want new toys.

GL coming back, hon~

To expand on this a little; The RDM head is not as useless now, for situations where the added damage is beneficial, and cures are not that important this is head is probably better than the WHM.

RDM head can now cast Phalanx, Stoneskin, a better cure 4 (555 Cure IV with capped magic skill) and T4 nukes. I use him a lot in Dynamis, increases kill speed while still being able to easily sustain myself.

Please don't bother with a WoE weapon, and welcome back.

Thanks guys!

Been busy these last 2 weeks;

- Gotten Veragahhehehredhds up to the Chloris Stage (yeah, I know, ugh!)
- Completed the Abyssea storyline and grabbed a lot of really strong Atmas/Abyssites.
- Completed Sandy/Bastok VW Teirs so I can work on the higher Jeuno Tiers (for Toki's!)
- Full AF3+1 and 1 piece of +2 (Legs!)
- Capped Automaton Magic skill (You were right about him not being stupid any more, whoa!)
- Ranged/Melee are still around 400ish.
- New toys include Shijin, increased merits (HP/STR/DEX/Crit etc.), Epona's, Twilight Belt and more.

Compared to 2 years ago, for someone who "instantly" recieved all these changes and upgrades instead of watching them come over time all i cna say is; whoa. PUP just feel tougher. Much more powerful than before, and the Automaton doesn't die after a few AOEs either!

Still an incredibly fun job to play - and with the new recast timers on Vent/RR on the way it can only get better. Thanks for all your help and support, good to be back!

I would sell the kclub, just make sure to get your monies worth for it. People have bought them for at least 80mil on phoenix.

I would drop the DEX merits and go max STR. You're catching up fast, good work.