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This has been posted in one of the main forum threads about the new armor from CoP in general. However, since I wrote a response pertaining to the BLM only set, I thought it would be informative to right it in the job discussions section. This is an analyzation on the new Igqira/Genie set in comparision to the existing sets.
Currently, in order to get the "best equipped" Black Mage, you need to mix and match different pieces from different sets (Zenith, Errant, AF2, etc.) Many high level BLMs already complain about the lack of Black Mage focused items. CoP has fixed that and the Igqira set is awesome. However, there are certain pieces that I wouldn't want to replace with my current gear. For those of you that want to plan out your equipment, here's a list of which Igqira pieces & their corresponding equip slot:
Igqira Tiara - Head
DEF:20 Evasion+10 Enfeebling magic skill +10 Physical damage: "Curse" effect on opponent
Igqira Weskit - Body
DEF:35 "Magic Atk. Bonus"+6 Elemental magic skill +5 "Conserve MP"+2 Physical damage: "Curse" effect on opponent
Igqira Manillas - Hands
DEF:11 Elemental magic skill +5 "Magic Atk. Bonus"+2 Physical damage: "Curse" effect on opponent
Igqira Lappa - Pants
DEF:30 Evasion+10 Enfeebling magic skill +10 Physical damage: "Curse" effect on opponent
Igqira Huaraches - Feet
DEF:15 Enhancing magic skill +8 Dark magic skill +4 Enmity+2 "Conserve MP"+4
Now that you know which armor belongs to the corresponding equip slot, you can plan accordingly. As with every other job, you have to mix and match pieces from different sets in order to get to your ideally equipped job.
The faults with the Igqira set is that they have no Emnity Minus stats. The Errant, the BLM AF1/AF2, as well as the Zenith set all has Emnity Minus attributes. We Black Mages already do a lot of damage and sometimes we have to control our power. Too much spell damage can really take away the hate from the tank and can cause some problems. I have a friend and an LS friend who has all HQ items for their BLM. They try not to cast too much because they just do too much damage.
Another fault, the Igqira set has no MP+. You have to balance the two a bit. Some Black Mages play for Mana balance rather than straightfoward nuke power. The Zenith set accomplishes that.
In my opinion as a Elvaan Black Mage, I have to balance both damage and mana as well as choose pieces that benefit my job. I now know that I do not want the Igqira Manillas, Tiara, or the Lappa. Here is my opinion on each as well as existing BLM gear. Again, this is my opinion, but I think it would ring true to all the Black Mages out there...
Head Pieces:
Igqira Tiara: I have no use for the Enfeebling Magic skill. Yes it is a part of my arsenal of spells, but that is not entirely what I want to focus on. I currently use the Zenith Crown and Demon's Helm (interchanging them depending on the situation). Depending on the current conquest situation, you would find it beneficial to use the Republic Circlet over anything else.
Republic Circlet: DEF: 12 [WND]+4 [ERT]+4 In areas inside own nation's control: Magic Atk. Bonus+5
Hand Pieces:
Igqira Manillas: The Elemental Magic skill is a nice touch, but my Zenith Mitts has Magic Attack Bonus +5 plus 50 HP to MP. I'd rather keep my Zenith Mitts. Those of you that have the BLM AF2 Sorcerer's Gloves: DEF:15 MP+24 Enmity-2 Dark Magic skill+10 Magic Burst Bonus can swap these with the Igqira Manillas (Using the manillas for regular nuke and swapping AF2 for MB nukes).
Body Pieces:
Igqira Weskit: This is probably the *best* Igqira piece. Not only do you get Elemental Magic Skill (something a BLM actually uses) but you also get a dab of Conserve MP as well as a superior Magic Attack Bonus. Right now I have the Errant Houppelande: DEF: 42 STR-7 DEX-7 VIT-7 AGI-7 INT+10 MND+10 CHR+10 Enmity-3 MP Regeneration While Healing+5. The Igqira overshadows the BLM AF2 Sorcerer's Coat: DEF:41 MP+12 Enmity-2 Adds "Refresh" effect Elemental Magic skill+5. Refresh is nice but when would you actually use it over the Igqira? If healing, I would still keep the Errant Houppelande for the Healing-MP recovery. If you're in an area where you cannot rest but need MP, then the AF2 would come in handy.
Leg Pieces:
Igqira Lappa: Again, I have no use for Enfeebling Magic skill. At level 75, my spells will either stick or they won't. If I must get them to stick (like sleep or bind), I use Elemental Seal. I would much rather use the Errant Slops: DEF:38 STR-5 DEX-5 VIT-5 AGI-5 INT+7 MND+7 CHR+7 Enmity-3. Those of you that have the BLM AF2 Sorcerer's Tonban can keep using those conditionally as you normally do. (Conditionally meaning wearing them only when the spell you are using is on the same day of that element).
Feet Pieces:
Igqira Huaraches: These are a nice touch with the Conserve MP+4, but Conserve MP is a random attribute. I currently have the Zenith Pumps: INT+2 CHR+2 Converts 50 HP to MP. I lose 2 INT with this. Some Black Mages may find this acceptable but remember, I'm Elvaan. My dream feet are the BLM AF2 Sorcerer's Sabots: DEF:14 MP+18 INT+2 Enmity-1 ConserveMP+5. This piece is much better than the Igqira Huaraches on more than just Conserve MP. The Huaraches has Emnity, something you want to avoid as a Blackmage. Not to mention, the AF2 Sabots have MP+ and INT+.
That's my 2 cents. Peace out blackmages! Hope this helps in your planning.
Currently, in order to get the "best equipped" Black Mage, you need to mix and match different pieces from different sets (Zenith, Errant, AF2, etc.) Many high level BLMs already complain about the lack of Black Mage focused items. CoP has fixed that and the Igqira set is awesome. However, there are certain pieces that I wouldn't want to replace with my current gear. For those of you that want to plan out your equipment, here's a list of which Igqira pieces & their corresponding equip slot:
Igqira Tiara - Head
DEF:20 Evasion+10 Enfeebling magic skill +10 Physical damage: "Curse" effect on opponent
Igqira Weskit - Body
DEF:35 "Magic Atk. Bonus"+6 Elemental magic skill +5 "Conserve MP"+2 Physical damage: "Curse" effect on opponent
Igqira Manillas - Hands
DEF:11 Elemental magic skill +5 "Magic Atk. Bonus"+2 Physical damage: "Curse" effect on opponent
Igqira Lappa - Pants
DEF:30 Evasion+10 Enfeebling magic skill +10 Physical damage: "Curse" effect on opponent
Igqira Huaraches - Feet
DEF:15 Enhancing magic skill +8 Dark magic skill +4 Enmity+2 "Conserve MP"+4
Now that you know which armor belongs to the corresponding equip slot, you can plan accordingly. As with every other job, you have to mix and match pieces from different sets in order to get to your ideally equipped job.
The faults with the Igqira set is that they have no Emnity Minus stats. The Errant, the BLM AF1/AF2, as well as the Zenith set all has Emnity Minus attributes. We Black Mages already do a lot of damage and sometimes we have to control our power. Too much spell damage can really take away the hate from the tank and can cause some problems. I have a friend and an LS friend who has all HQ items for their BLM. They try not to cast too much because they just do too much damage.
Another fault, the Igqira set has no MP+. You have to balance the two a bit. Some Black Mages play for Mana balance rather than straightfoward nuke power. The Zenith set accomplishes that.
In my opinion as a Elvaan Black Mage, I have to balance both damage and mana as well as choose pieces that benefit my job. I now know that I do not want the Igqira Manillas, Tiara, or the Lappa. Here is my opinion on each as well as existing BLM gear. Again, this is my opinion, but I think it would ring true to all the Black Mages out there...
Head Pieces:
Igqira Tiara: I have no use for the Enfeebling Magic skill. Yes it is a part of my arsenal of spells, but that is not entirely what I want to focus on. I currently use the Zenith Crown and Demon's Helm (interchanging them depending on the situation). Depending on the current conquest situation, you would find it beneficial to use the Republic Circlet over anything else.
Republic Circlet: DEF: 12 [WND]+4 [ERT]+4 In areas inside own nation's control: Magic Atk. Bonus+5
Hand Pieces:
Igqira Manillas: The Elemental Magic skill is a nice touch, but my Zenith Mitts has Magic Attack Bonus +5 plus 50 HP to MP. I'd rather keep my Zenith Mitts. Those of you that have the BLM AF2 Sorcerer's Gloves: DEF:15 MP+24 Enmity-2 Dark Magic skill+10 Magic Burst Bonus can swap these with the Igqira Manillas (Using the manillas for regular nuke and swapping AF2 for MB nukes).
Body Pieces:
Igqira Weskit: This is probably the *best* Igqira piece. Not only do you get Elemental Magic Skill (something a BLM actually uses) but you also get a dab of Conserve MP as well as a superior Magic Attack Bonus. Right now I have the Errant Houppelande: DEF: 42 STR-7 DEX-7 VIT-7 AGI-7 INT+10 MND+10 CHR+10 Enmity-3 MP Regeneration While Healing+5. The Igqira overshadows the BLM AF2 Sorcerer's Coat: DEF:41 MP+12 Enmity-2 Adds "Refresh" effect Elemental Magic skill+5. Refresh is nice but when would you actually use it over the Igqira? If healing, I would still keep the Errant Houppelande for the Healing-MP recovery. If you're in an area where you cannot rest but need MP, then the AF2 would come in handy.
Leg Pieces:
Igqira Lappa: Again, I have no use for Enfeebling Magic skill. At level 75, my spells will either stick or they won't. If I must get them to stick (like sleep or bind), I use Elemental Seal. I would much rather use the Errant Slops: DEF:38 STR-5 DEX-5 VIT-5 AGI-5 INT+7 MND+7 CHR+7 Enmity-3. Those of you that have the BLM AF2 Sorcerer's Tonban can keep using those conditionally as you normally do. (Conditionally meaning wearing them only when the spell you are using is on the same day of that element).
Feet Pieces:
Igqira Huaraches: These are a nice touch with the Conserve MP+4, but Conserve MP is a random attribute. I currently have the Zenith Pumps: INT+2 CHR+2 Converts 50 HP to MP. I lose 2 INT with this. Some Black Mages may find this acceptable but remember, I'm Elvaan. My dream feet are the BLM AF2 Sorcerer's Sabots: DEF:14 MP+18 INT+2 Enmity-1 ConserveMP+5. This piece is much better than the Igqira Huaraches on more than just Conserve MP. The Huaraches has Emnity, something you want to avoid as a Blackmage. Not to mention, the AF2 Sabots have MP+ and INT+.
That's my 2 cents. Peace out blackmages! Hope this helps in your planning.
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