Jack of all trades: BST/PLD?

[LV?_Death]

Just an idea I got, and wondered if it would be feasible. A BST/WHM is at a major advantage for soloing because it can heal itself. Now, a /PLD could do the same, albeit with much less MP. This, though, would be countered by the fact that a /PLD would have better defense, better offense, and some interesting abilities such as Shield Bash that would be quite helpful when a tamed creature goes aggro. What do you think... is it worth a shot?

My goal is to create a BST that would be more helpful in parties than a BST/WHM, just because soloing can get pretty boring at times, and parties would be very helpful for tackling the really tough areas in the game. If this can't happen, I'll probably keep /WHM for soloing and make either a /NIN or /WAR for when I plan to party.

Thanks for the input!

[Keftenk]

well, lemme just say this. i have personally tried BST/PLD...I'm also an Elvaan.

I thought it might be a combo that may work, which it does, just not very well ~~; The Physical Defense Up only gives +10 defense. Sure, it helps, but in the long end its not enough and if u subbed whm or rdm a cure would just be better. Yes, the MP is nerfed compared to a WHM or RDM sub, I had to wear almost all gear that gave me MP+ to match my BST/WHM Mp value with just a hairpin in that gives +20 MP ~~;

Maybe BST/PLD gets better at lv 60/30? Nah, Sentinel only lasts for 30 seconds, not worth it if you ask me. Also, PLD's dont get that LOVELY spell called Paralyze, god I love that spell ^^ (or Dia for the matter, but Paralyze is still better ^^ no dmg overtime = no hate over time on you when your pet dies)

In the end, BST/PLD DOES work, just not as effective as you would think. By Lv 60/30 you would be getting +20 Defense and Sentinel, It doesn't help out a great sum. Only if Sentinel lasted longer and had a shorter refresh then BST/PLD probably would be seen more...maybe, lol ~~;

[LV?_Death]

Yeah, I figured it wouldn't be as effective for soloing. Hmm, I guess I'll level up two subjobs, one for when I fight in parties, and one for soloing, WHM. Any idea what I should use?

I figured Paladin might work in that circumstance, because I'll already have healing and enhancing magic worked high, and I'll have the strength to decently melee in a party. I've heard Ninja works well, too, so you can Blink when your pet attacks you. Of course, there's also Warrior, so I can pull and tank when needed. Erg.. so many choices. Any ideas about which might be the most valuable, party-wise?

[Keftenk]

Well, lets just say BST/WAR is the best PT combination. Since you can provoke if the PLD sucks at the job. Yet, by lv 35, you could almost sub anything with BST, just remember to "Away" your pet before the death of the monster.

[LV?_Death]

Cool! Thanks a bunch for the info.