Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

[Malevolent]

œœGassan1512227

NIN AGI+1@ Dangruf Wadi : "Chocoboleech"

i figured since i have fresh blood from Ornery sheep i'd go ahead and get it...but is +1 DMG and +1 AGI worth the NM battle?? but then again i could easily get a lvl 50 to solo it for me...tried with my lvl 37 war and delvled...reason i asked was i really don't see any other NIN with this...i think it would be a great katana to use as main till lvl 24 and either use Hibari+1 x2 or main Hibari+1 sub Gassan...I think it would be a huge cost effective move...since your not constantly upgrading katanas...

[Desideratum]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

It's pretty worthwhile. It's free, relatively easy to obtain, and can be used for several levels. No reason not to get it, quite frankly.^^

[Sabaron]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

...Besides, it's an opportunity to do something that might be fun and interesting rather than grind, grind, grind.

[Malevolent]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

i can honestly say no other NIN has had this. I asked my wife to check my bazzar and she told me someone had asked me something. the /tell went like this. >>krudest Is that a new TOAU wep? i know they were catering towards >>Krudest lower lvls but not that low...

had her do a /sea all krudest he/she is a lvl 63 nin on fairy.

[Raydeus]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

I got it and it's really worth it, but if you are afraid of a little triggered NM Leech then don't worry about it...





... what?

[eticket109]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

its amazing how little people know about the 2nd gen COP NMs like that. they added a second nm in nearly every zone with a r/e drop but for the most part, no one camps them. there are tons of great low level r/e items from those NMs. Gassan is one I'll look for if I ever level NIN again. Next up though I need to camp Carnero before I start into SAM.

[Raydeus]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

Oh ya, that Great Katana is awesome til lvl 21 or so, really worth it imo.

[Davitron3000]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

I got the Gassan and thought it was a nice katana. I like rare/ex (read:free) weapons and especially things that are not very hard to obtain. I am not sure how many you would need to get it though, because I was able to solo it on my other job.

[Raydeus]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

A lvl 37 WAR should be able to kill the NM without problems, I've seen lvl 20 players hold their ground well against the NM while I was helping them.

[Aeni]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

Gassan is really worth it, until you replace it in your mid 20s with something better. For the most part, it's the only Katana I think with a +stat on it. A good reason to get it if you asked me.

I have a Gassan and a Rotetsu (sp?) which is a boomerang. Both give +stat and is easy to obtain. When I'm out of shurikens, I just spam my boomerang. Sure, it's only like 15 dmg per hit. But considering that (a) It's any damage and (b) You get TP faster, it's a win-win in my book.

[Maju]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

I used it from L15 to 24 when I replaced it with a Hibari +1. A very good katana and completely free. It's also a 100% drop so I really don't see a reason to not get it.

I have a Gassan and a Rotetsu (sp?) which is a boomerang. Both give +stat and is easy to obtain. When I'm out of shurikens, I just spam my boomerang. Sure, it's only like 15 dmg per hit. But considering that (a) It's any damage and (b) You get TP faster, it's a win-win in my book.

It's a Rogetsurin. I also have it and it's very nice since it's a L15 boomerang and also gives +1 AGI, however, it is absolutely not easy to get. The NM only pops at night during Full Moon in a completely random spot and is thus a pain in the ass to claim.

[Desideratum]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

It's a Rogetsurin. I also have it and it's very nice since it's a L15 boomerang and also gives +1 AGI, however, it is absolutely not easy to get. The NM only pops at night during Full Moon in a completely random spot and is thus a pain in the ass to claim.

The only time I've seen the NM was when I was randomly in Konschtat leveling some low-level melee job. I knew I didn't have a chance in hell of winning the fight, so I didn't bother to try.

[Haggai]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

It's a Rogetsurin. I also have it and it's very nice since it's a L15 boomerang and also gives +1 AGI, however, it is absolutely not easy to get. The NM only pops at night during Full Moon in a completely random spot and is thus a pain in the ass to claim.

Yeah, I have that boomerang. I came across the NM while hunting for Rampaging Ram.

As for the Gassan, it's pretty sweet. I get the pop item whenever I kill sheep on the hill in South Gustaberg on lowbie jobs. Everytime I get it I ask the LS if anyone needs the Gassan. Nobody is ever interested so I just toss it.

Another good Rare/Ex drop is the Pilgrim's Wand, it gives +2 MP recovered while healing. It's a decent heal weapon until you hit 51 for the Dark Staff. Combined with a Seer's Tunic and cookies, you heal up MP like crazy for a lowbie. It drops from a bird NM in West Sarutabaruta.

I also got that Gelong Staff and it sat in my Mog Safe rotting until I just tossed it. +HP recovered while healing isn't all that great when you sub WHM at those low levels.

[Malevolent]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

Konschtat Highlands NameBendigeit Vran

Lv.
Lv14

Location E-6 - G-8 or J-6 Appearance New Moon & 18:00 - 04:00 Drop ItemœœRogetsurin
NameHaty

Lv.
Unknown

Location G-4 or G-7 - H-7 Appearance Full Moon & 18:00 - 04:00 Drop ItemœœRogetsurin

its not toally random...kinda like the spawn points for the NM for Gassan...but hey my next NM i'm gonna go after. Will prolly use this till 18 and start using Shurikens.

[Maju]

Re: Gassan: is it really worth it getting this Katana?

Konschtat Highlands NameBendigeit Vran

Lv.
Lv14

Location E-6 - G-8 or J-6 Appearance New Moon & 18:00 - 04:00 Drop ItemÅ“Å“Rogetsurin
NameHaty

Lv.
Unknown

Location G-4 or G-7 - H-7 Appearance Full Moon & 18:00 - 04:00 Drop ItemÅ“Å“Rogetsurin

its not toally random...kinda like the spawn points for the NM for Gassan...but hey my next NM i'm gonna go after. Will prolly use this till 18 and start using Shurikens.

It's not totally random, no, but it (Haty) has a lot of spawn points and I don't think any site has all of them yet.