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The Beast Within -- A Guide to Blue Mage
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By Asura.Isiolia 2013-07-08 20:36:05
Well I ran outside and cast a few spells on stuff but wasn't impressed... Can't say I've played BLU much since the delve update but i'm not seeing much of a boost (was using delve sword).
Hopefully i'm just stupid and somebody else will report spectacular things
That's because unless you're using the new club, there is no boost (yet).
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2013-07-08 20:36:12
Well I ran outside and cast a few spells on stuff but wasn't impressed... Can't say I've played BLU much since the delve update but i'm not seeing much of a boost (was using delve sword).
Hopefully i'm just stupid and somebody else will report spectacular things Delve sword has no effect on BLU spells. Only weapon in-game atm that does is the club from one of the new Naakuals. By how much I cant say due to no one attempting them yet.
Fenrir.Sylow
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2013-07-08 20:41:02
other equipment will become compatible with new skill system later ( I'd assume next version Up but with SE who knows)
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2013-07-09 04:04:54
Oh god no why please SE stop doing this to me
wrong sword color no1curr
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2013-07-09 04:30:25
whatever bro that hat is beautiful
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By Tymoris 2013-07-09 04:44:04
Blah and here i was hoping for the update on blue mage. I swear why did they even bother adding it in the notes.
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2013-07-09 04:46:20
Blah and here i was hoping for the update on blue mage. I swear why did they even bother adding it in the notes.
It is an artifact of the update being split into two parts. They didn't have time to go back and retrofit Oatixur and friends to the new system:
Super Development Bros. said: Plans going forward
In the August version update, the attributes of equipment added after the Seekers of Adoulin release for which its item level is displayed are scheduled to be adjusted.
* These adjustments are not planned to change the intended use of the equipment in question.
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By Cerberus.Diabolique 2013-07-09 04:49:37
Was sort of odd for them to add that in this update, little disappointing that no one will be able to get any actual use out of the Blu(specific) changes for now. Wouldn't mind having some reason to switch to the job again.
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2013-07-09 04:56:58
whatever bro that hat is beautiful
the hat is the only beautiful part of that ensemble! sword too I guess, but only the one.
By Tymoris 2013-07-09 05:12:11
Blah and here i was hoping for the update on blue mage. I swear why did they even bother adding it in the notes.
It is an artifact of the update being split into two parts. They didn't have time to go back and retrofit Oatixur and friends to the new system:
Super Development Bros. said: Plans going forward
In the August version update, the attributes of equipment added after the Seekers of Adoulin release for which its item level is displayed are scheduled to be adjusted.
* These adjustments are not planned to change the intended use of the equipment in question.
Blah I say>.> It's a plot to get my 15 euros for this month too>.>
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2013-07-09 05:22:08
Valefor.Prothescar said: »whatever bro that hat is beautiful
the hat is the only beautiful part of that ensemble! sword too I guess, but only the one.
it's okay i found the new optimal tp set for everyone:
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By Leviathan.Draylo 2013-07-09 12:36:08
lol nice
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By Fenrir.Jinjo 2013-07-09 13:06:39
There are far too many colors going on with that gear.
By Quetzacoatl 2013-07-09 13:07:56
Valefor.Prothescar said: »whatever bro that hat is beautiful
the hat is the only beautiful part of that ensemble! sword too I guess, but only the one.
it's okay i found the new optimal tp set for everyone:
 LOL, that made me laugh louder than it should have
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2013-07-10 13:46:47
not sure if adding to actual guide, but with the advent of monsters in these new zones actually resisting things like dream flower and yawn, I cobbled together a max magic accuracy set for blu.
ItemSet 307519
Don't really need all of it at once (most likely), so can change pieces around for fast cast, haste, conserve MP, whatever.
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By Selindrile 2013-07-10 19:48:16
Was there a Sudden Lunge Ninjanerf (or official one I missed) or was crappy Aby NM bird Avalerion always immune to our stun and I somehow never noticed it?
Edit: Fixed terrible spelling of that NM's name.
By Alpheus 2013-07-10 19:55:27
They said they increased Magic Resistances on all mobs and players so maybe that's playing some part in it.
Edit: I suppose those JP BLUs aren't so silly with their Magic Acc swords now >.>;
By Selindrile 2013-07-10 20:02:23
Yeah, scratch that, I'm a moron, and despite loving Blu I never actually bring it to anything, so guess I just never noticed, tried two more crappy NMS in the area (Manohra and Asanbosam) and it was business as usual, sorry for posting here but I figured if anyone would know it would be Proth, and while I'm here, let me thank you for your epic, epic Blu guide.
By Alpheus 2013-07-10 20:03:28
Ah good to hear it was just the stupid Bird NM.
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By Lakshmi.Saevel 2013-07-12 05:31:41
Ok now that the STR / DEX update has happened. Any new gear sets that hit the ~630 accuracy for Delve boss's? With how much DEX BLU's get on their gear should of been a massive boost.
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By Shiva.Shinneh 2013-07-12 05:41:26
Valefor.Prothescar said: »not sure if adding to actual guide, but with the advent of monsters in these new zones actually resisting things like dream flower and yawn, I cobbled together a max magic accuracy set for blu.
ItemSet 307519
Don't really need all of it at once (most likely), so can change pieces around for fast cast, haste, conserve MP, whatever.
There is also the newly released Cornflower Cape for an additional 4 Magic Accuracy :)
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By Siren.Necromage 2013-07-13 11:05:24
Anyone have an updated BLU tp set for the new SoA zones? I have been doing reives lately on blu with TP set that isn't too different from the one listed as "Delve TP" on the guide, and I am far from capped accuracy and many of my spells are failing. Using sushi, things get a little bit better, but I do believe that the set needs more accuracy for the new zones (especially the pink birds, they seem to be very evasive).
Valefor.Sehachan
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2013-07-13 11:12:11
Accuracy upgrades you can make to the suggested set are Letalis, honed tathlum and if still not enough heartseeker/dudgeon earrings. That should be enough if your delve gear is upgraded.
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By Siren.Necromage 2013-07-13 13:17:40
And path A is still recommended on manibozho despite the higher level mobs ?
Valefor.Sehachan
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2013-07-13 13:19:57
No other chance, path b has ranged stats.
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By Siren.Necromage 2013-07-13 13:34:36
Right... not sure why I thought there was a acc path.
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2013-07-13 17:37:56
ItemSet 307853
644 ACC
-27 Attack
-5% Dual Wield
+4% Double Attack
+23 DEX
+3% Crit rate
ItemSet 307857
647 ACC
+27 Attack
+5% Dual Wield
-4% Double Attack
-23 DEX
-3% Crit rate
Assumes a Hume with DEX merits for balance. Set B is very likely the winner between the two. Can add more accuracy if needed by switching in Dudgeon/Heartseeker earrings, Hurch'lan Sash, and having Halachuinic on DEX path. Also doesn't count DEX from spells or Accuracy Bonus being set. Adding set B to the guide until I bother with the math for it.
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By Cerberus.Kvazz 2013-07-13 17:42:13
Oh hey, my Ziel charm might actually have a reason to be taken off my mule?
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2013-07-13 17:45:52
Can probably get away with Asperity on anything that isn't Muyingwa tbh
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2013-07-13 20:57:22
Ran some numbers, weaponskill damage shouldn't be a major issue. Monster stats reflect estimated values for Tojil.
Requiescat
ItemSet 307867
Monster (before debuffs)
1500 Defense
850 Evasion
150 Vitality
150 Agility
Player
1207 (-33% Aura is accounted for)
778 Accuracy (capped hitrate after debuffs)
211 Strength
140 Mind
Buffs
Berserk
Triumphant Roar
Chaos Roll (IV)
4x Minuet +5
Aggressor
Hunter's Roll (IV)
2x Madrigal +5
Boost-STR
Fighter's Roll (V)
Sole Sushi
Debuffs
Dia III + Light Shot
Frailty
Torpor
Angon
5x Box Step
Average Requiescat: 4623
Without Berserk: 4603
Without Box Step: 3843
Without Angon: 2861
Without Either: 2344
Without Any: 2064
Vorpal Blade
ItemSet 307879
Monster (before debuffs)
1500 Defense
850 Evasion
150 Vitality
150 Agility
Player
1518 Attack (-33% Aura is accounted for)
796 Accuracy (capped hitrate after debuffs)
224 Strength
+5 Crit rate
Buffs
Berserk
Triumphant Roar
Chaos Roll (IV)
4x Minuet +5
Aggressor
Hunter's Roll (IV)
2x Madrigal +5
Boost-STR
Fighter's Roll (V)
Rogue's Roll (V)
Sole Sushi
Debuffs
Dia III + Light Shot
Frailty
Torpor
Angon
5x Box Step
Average Vorpal Blade: 2997
Without Berserk: 2997
Without Box Step: 2997
Without Angon: 2615
Without Either: 2190
Without Any: 1936
Can switch between the two in different damage reduction/bonus phases to maximize output. Vorpal set could probably do with some swaps (feet, body).
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