Help me update this ^.^... this some info i threw together to help other ppl understand blu (currently editing this but been busy lately)
(all gear sets show in this guide is what I have, there can always be better cause I'm poor >.>;)
/SCH
-amazing for main healing with 500+ magic fruits with mnd gear
Decent mnd gearset(many opportunities to get better than this gear):
Pros:
-RR
-regen II
-sublimation refresh
-campain fun with spamming spells and never running out of mp from sublimation, mp drainkiss, aspir, magic hammer,
and a cheap healing spell(drain)... you, yes you can finally get some use out of Homam or Nashira head piece...
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-no teleports
-no Erase for party members
-no Viruna
/BLM
could open an opportunity as a magic type blu for solo/duo/event, but the shadows you can get from nin sub is much more valuable...
Pros:
-spamming regurgitation(hate less nuke),
Decent gear set example for regurgitation:
notes:
(Mamool Ja Earring can be replaced with INT+ earring)
(for regurgitation (3 MND)~(1 INT) for dmg wise)
-MAB II but you can always get MAB I from INT/MND+ spells like Reactor cool and Memento Mori(buff MAB),
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
/SMN
kinnnnda useless for blu since auto-refresh traits will Not stack...
on the other hand this sub, or /bst, could be used to learn 1000 needles :D
Pros:
-possible pet to disperse damage from mobs that use WSs like 1000 needles
-Blinkga for your party
-free Auto-Refresh trait
-Max MP Boost II
-Clear Mind II
-Resist Slow
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-not a great sub at all
/RDM
ehhhh main heal with Fast Cast II not as appealing due to the new update with [Bad Breath] + [Sub-Zero Smash] = [Fast Cast I]...
/SCH would be the better choice... on the other hand this could be used to lvl parrying with phalanx
Decent set to lvl parring:
Pros:
-Fast Cast II
-Phalanx stacks with cocoon
-Magic Attack Bonus I
-Magic Defense Bonus I
-Resist Petrify II
-Clear Mind
-Bio II or Dia II
-another Dark based Dispel
-Stoneskin(needs a lot of MND to cap due to low enhancing magic)
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
/WHM
Pros:
-Decent sub job for main healing(see /sch for mnd setup)
-Main 3 Teleports
-Protect2 Shell2
-Clear Mind II
-Magic Defense Bonus II
-Auto Regen
-Reraise and Raise
-A different form of Erase
-large array of -na spells excluding Stona
-gimp Bar-AoE spells
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-Lower healing magic obtained, no Max MP boost, no Resist Silence, when subbing this over /SCH
-no Conserve MP like /SCH but easily obtained with spell combos
/BRD
Could be useful if used right... not exactly best choice though, never had to use this yet
Pros:
-One choice of lower level song
-Resist Silence II
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-low Singing skill
-not a great sub at all
/WAR
Most people never really give this sub a chance on blu but it's rather decent for instead of a spike damage Cannonball.
You can spam it anytime you want for a nice DoT not waiting for SA and heck throw in a Disseverment poison.
Decent cannonball gearset for /war:
notes:
(stacking a lot of acc on this due to no SA)
(using Relic Hat + AF body due to 8/8 Merits breaking damage tier)
(If you don't have 8/8 go for Dusk Headpiece)
(Acheron Shield has more Defense bonus)
(SE won't give me back my Bibiki Seashell ;_;)
Pros:
-Free Defense Bonus
-Resist Virus II
-Double Attack
-Attack Bonus
-Provoke
-Berserk
-Defender(great for repeatedly casting Cannonball and not worrying about Sneak Attack)
-Warcry
-note Defender Stacks with Cocoon for a great DoT farm far away spamming Cannonball
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
/NIN
a MUST NEED sub for many events/solo/duo etc. maybe even viable for tanking sub now that we can get Fast Cast I through spells...
Decent Crowd control idle gear set in Einherjar:
notes:
(due to darksteel MP+ in other places)
Decent TP set:
notes:
(missing Homam hands)
(Ammo can be replaced with Tiphia Sting if not active)
Pros:
-Subtle Blow II
-Dual Wield II
-Resist Bind I
-Stealth
-Utsusemi
Cons:
-not a great sub to use Cannonball on, missing SA or Defender
/DRG
Decent DD sub with jumps... but not as good a a two-hand weapon with jumps
Pros:
-Accuracy Bonus I
-Dragon Killer
-Ancient Circle(+15% damage boost to both physical and magical damage)
-Jump and High Jump(Doesn't feed TP to mob)
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-not so great of a sub for blu
/DRK
go for dmg anyone? could also help with stun...
but blu has other forms of stun but not all of them proc 100% of the time...
but dark skill would be needed for HNM i guess?
Pros:
-Attack Bonus II
-Arcana Killer
-Resist Paralyze
-Arcane Circle(+15% damage boost to both physical and magical damage)
-Bio I
-Stun
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-not so great of a sub for blu
/MNK
Breath building sub... a vulcans staff for resists and some HP grip
Breath Build in progress:
Pros:
-Chakra
-Focus
-Dodge
-Boost
-Max HP Boost II
-Subtle Blow II
-Counter
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
/PLD
ok well auto-refresh, flash, some shield skill... kinda like war tanking but no defender... idk what to say about this
Pros:
-Defense Bonus II
-Free Auto Refresh
-Resist Sleep
-Undead Killer
-Holy Circle(+15% damage boost to both physical and magical damage)
-Shield Bash
-Sentinel
-Cover
-Another form of Flash
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-not so great of a sub for blu
/THF
hehehe Cannonball fun :O!, very nice for vertical cleave also
Decent cannonball gear set(change neck piece and maybe head for Vert. Cleave):
Pros:
-Evasion Bonus II
-Resist Gravity
-Treasure Hunter/Gilfinder
-Steal/Mug
-Sneak Attack/Trick Attack
-Flee
-Ability to use staff when using sneak attack
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
/BST
this could be a fun sub job only if your BST main was 75 or so... mine at 37 XD
Nice to be able to set a lot of CHR+ spells
Pros:
-Charm(need bst main to be a high level)
-Tame, Sic, Leave, etc.
-Vermin Killer
-Bird Killer
-Amorph Killer
-Wide Scan II(lvl20)
-Resist Slow II
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
/RNG
lol believe it or not some blu spells acc based off ranged acc but ehhhh i don't like this sub just for the short amount of ranged spells there are, farming purposes anyone :D!?
Pros:
-Wide Scan III
-Accuracy Bonus II
-Resist Poison
-Alertness(Lowers chance of being detected by enemies; similar to stealth)
-Camouflage
-Scavenge
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-not so great of a sub for blu
/SAM
maybe for HNM purposes to build TP away from mobs and then SC? not good for solo cause yeah we only have 2 hander weapons lol...
may seem nice for TP getting for cannonball but i think defender from war might be better + more survivability with more def?
Pros:
-Meditate
-Zanshin
-Third eye(if you get hate throw on def set with earth staff and Seigan>Third Eye)
-Resist Blind II
-Store TP II
-Warding Circle(+15% damage boost to both physical and magical damage)
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-not so great of a sub for blu Rather be going /THF or /WAR for HNM for say cannonball ideas
/COR
i guess um if you want more exp and gimping yourself in the process?
Pros:
-Phantom Rolls
-Resist Paralyze II
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-not a great sub at all
/PUP
used right could help with main healing i guess?
Pros:
-Resist Slow
-Evasion Bonus
-only Automation that could probably help is the WHM Frame
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
-not a great sub at all
-Buying Attachments
/DNC
decent soloing sub for blu, expecially in campain but i like sch better for the RR, infinite mp and the light arts helping cures
Decent gear set for Campaign tanking + melee:
notes:
(make sure if you're not tanking go ahead and make a macro for normal melee gear)
Pros:
-Accuracy Bonus
-Evasion Bonus
-Subtle Blow
-Resist Slow
-Waltzes(cure with TP)
-Sambas(drain HP or MP on hits)
-Steps(Quickstep-lowers mobs evasion; Box Step-lowers mobs defense)
-Jig (sneak and invisible)
Cons:
-no reliable shadows like /nin
this kinda had to be done... excuse me for my shitty *** grammar if there is any...
BLU forever D:!
more gear sets for blu on my FFXIAH page, but idk not the best of the best but some must needed gearz!
Decent Big 3 gear set:
notes:
(If not using sushi swap out some gear for more ACC depending on the mob you're fighting)
(Alky. hands for Diss. and Fren.Rip)
(Minuet Earring can be replaced with another +2 STR earring)
(Ammo can be replaced if not Active, or augment a Rising Sun due to it being over level 50)