seeking some experienced opinions ^^

[deliria]

My current gear is listed below, in the sig, but basically, I'm trying to decide a suitable approach to what I'm using. atm, I'm using my taru rse on legs, feet and hands, for the nice str boosts ( i have 39 +18 before food with it).

However, I also have, at my disposal, federation kyahan (for +att), fed. tekko (for +acc), republic subligar (fashion no-no, i know, for +att). on my current farm list are +3str rings, and hopefully kote. I'm attempting to have some friends help me quest a brown belt. Anyways, what I'm wondering is: when my static regroups for a bit of xp in a couple days, which is gonna serve me better? the +str from my rse, or the extra acc and attack boosts the fed./republic gear offers me?

I am aware that being taru, I'm not hitting quite as hard as my larger-race counterparts, but I'm looking to maximize my contribution to my static (drk, brd, whm, plus 2 randoms) with what i have available to me at present. Any insight on which attribute takes precedence for my scenario would be most appreciated ^^

Also, sorry for the long-winded post. I guess all the time I've spent lurking made me a bit wordy

[Skygto]

I say stick with the RSE. I still use mine. Diffenately get the kote's, that'll last you a long time. I just sold mine for an Enk. Bracelet and bought a Spartan Cesti. Dont worry about attack as much as strenth and weapon damage ^^

[Naota1369]

id say the the RSE legs are fine, but id upgrade to a brown belt and Ochiudos Kote.

im using both and they are very good pieces of equipment.

at 41 i think you will get more use out of +20 to attack then you will with the RSE gloves.

[METDeath]

go all out on str on your equip, you have a brd to boost acc and atk for you, so you can focus on the more specialized stat, str

[sourjirou]

i agree with metD since your static with a brd i would try and get as much str as possible. imo RSE is better than ochiudos kote you will get your attack boost from other places earings and brds minuet. i think there might be a hand to hand that has more dmg than impact knuckles at lvl 40 you should probably check and see.

[Naota1369]

dont exocets have a pretty high dam for lvl 40. i use tourney patas right now cause +11 is the highest that i can find right now at 40, anyone know of better weapons?

[sourjirou]

i just checked and mithrle knuckles +1 seem to be the best i've seen at lvl 40. 10 dmg and 3 accuracy

[Brennon]

After impacts, i used mythril knuckles +1 til 48, then patas +1 til 50, then tct mag hooks til 52, and now i have tm hooks +2. ^^

I agree with the others. The kotes are really nice for your level range, but since you have brd, i'd pick str over atk. In pickup parties, i'd go with kote until 50-54 around there.