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I bought this game to play on my xbox360 back in june, and it is really awesome! I always wanted to play ffxi when it first was released, but was skeptical about internet gaming at the time. Anyway, it seems like everytime i get a job past 37, invites slow down a ton. I love playing thf(lev 43), but i havent gotten an invite in over a week. I desperately wanna get a job to level 50, so i can experience some new stuff. I chose thf cuz i wanted a job that could solo well, and the more i read it seems like rdm is one of the better solo jobs as well. I dont plan on xping while solo, i just like rolling around and exploring/farming/questing whatever. I already know about rdm party invites past 40, and how they are essential to many kinds of parties, but i was wondering how rdm stacks up to some of the other jobs in terms of soloing/brenner/ballista etc.
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RDM is very good solo. If you really invest the time and effort into optimizing gear and your play skills, you can do some really amazing things with this job. It's probably the most versatile job that can solo, and definitely has the best defensive options of all solo-capable jobs.
In PvP (Brenner, Ballista) RDM is really strong. Weak but fast-hitting jobs like THF and NIN have great difficulty getting past the defense of Phalanx + Stoneskin, while RDM has a nice arsenal of spells against enemy spellcasters (Silence, Sleep, etc.). There are some jobs that can trump RDM (Monk comes to mind) in PvP, but you can still win with a bit of ingenuity.
Still, the most important aspect of RDM that you need to be aware of is whether you like the job or not. Some people really despise being a Refresh-battery, and if you can't stomach the thought of not being in the action in XP parties and most end-game activities, this might not be the job for you despite its many strengths.
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If you are thinking of leveling solo (or, better yet, in small parties), no job beats Beastmaster.
Really, as you as you're prepared, you can exp for 20 min or 10 hrs at a time--no waiting for invite or having to play more/less becuase of other party members. The freedom is amazingly nice.
That said, I would recommend sacrificing a bit of that freedom and go duo'ing or trio'ing instead; BSTx2 (or BSTx2 + RDM (or BRD)) seem like a good combination to me. But, you always have the option of going solo on BST.
If you really want to level THF, attach yourself to a RDM or tank of some sort, and start your own parties. ^_^Bamboo shadows sweep the stars,
yet not a mote of dust is stirred;
Moonlight pierces the depths of the pond,
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Ifrit,Originally posted by Marlon View Post
The problem is, he already stated he's not looking to solo exp as RDM. Therefore, RDM can be superior to a BST in many situations, including areas where there is no charmable pets that is proportionate to the level that the BST is exploring in.If you are thinking of leveling solo (or, better yet, in small parties), no job beats Beastmaster.
Marlon,
RDM is an awesome choice if you want to get parties. Be aware, however, that from level 24-41, you will have terrible time getting a party. These are the times you must create your own or be willing to get in on any party as either a main healer or some limited magic DD. You'll need both BLM and WHM subs in this regard.
As you get to 41, you will probably go /anon for a lot of times since everyone wants you for Refresh.
In your 50s and onward, you should have WHM as a sub. No buts, ifs and ands. The chances that you will be asked to main heal for a party has increased 10-fold since ToAU, due to TP Burn parties. If all you have is /BLM, you're chances for an invite nosedives. Of course, you increasing your chances for an invite is a detriment to WHMs everywhere, but in this dog eat dog world, you either create your opportunities for yourself or be ready to be run roughshod by everyone else.
Anyway, if you're looking to get to 75 in a reasonable amount of time, RDM is it. Not too many expenses to consider as far as gear and a multitude of food choices make this a very good first job.
It does require skills though. So if you're not up to a frantic pace and being able to prioritize your judgements, you might want to look elsewhere. MNK comes to mind...
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Lucky for me I have whm to 42 and blm to 37 :D, but i have a question about enfeebling magic. As i understand, mnd affects healing spells, like cure, and Int affects nukes, but what stat is more important for enfeebling ?sigpicComment
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Both are equally important, so it's key to maintain a balance of the two. INT lords over the following: Gravity, Blind, Poison, Bind, Bio, and Sleep, to include all nukes and elemental enfeebles.
MND rules over: Cure, all status cures, Dia, Aquaveil, Phalanx, Stoneskin, Haste, Slow, Paralyze, Protect, Shell, Invisible, Sneak, Deodorize, All Ber-spells, All En-spells, and the Spikes spells.
In short, MND rules all Healing, Divine, and Enhancing magic, INT rules all Elemental and Dark magic(and maybe Ninjutsu). Enfeebling, however, is influenced by a mix of both MND and INT. Since RDM is the master of Enfeebling, and naturally has access to spells in all the above categories(save for Ninjustsu and Divine), it's important to get access to both MND and INT gear.Comment
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I misread the OP.Originally posted by Aeni View Post
Sorry.
In that case, RDM is great.
I use it for farming and camping stuff all the time. (Including last night.) For exploring, though, I tend to use WHM more--so I can teleport myself to save gils...
Bamboo shadows sweep the stars,
yet not a mote of dust is stirred;
Moonlight pierces the depths of the pond,
leaving no trace in the water.
- MugakuComment
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I've been really impressed with my RDMs ability to solo a fair amount of content. Not for exp, mind you, but NMs/Quests and such? Definitely.
I'm glad I chose to focus on RDM first rather than BRD. While I love both jobs, I feel that RDM edges BRD out a little bit in the solo arena.
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More than a little better at solo, I'd say. Though Bard is a cooler (and better!) tank than RDM at endgame (note to you budding bards out there: Don't try tanking until level 75 mmkay?).Originally posted by Murphie View Post
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I adore rdm solo. That is all I have to say. Minimalist day today.
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You know, I watched a 75 bard solo a pot in Al'Tau(or however you say it). The fight literally lasted for 20 minutes. That's right! 20 damn minutes! The bard was doing a good job on the pot, and managed to get it down to a tiny bit of health. Unfortunately, the bard must've forgotten to silence/stun the mob when it was casting an went down in a fiery boom.Originally posted by Icemage View PostMore than a little better at solo, I'd say. Though Bard is a cooler (and better!) tank than RDM at endgame (note to you budding bards out there: Don't try tanking until level 75 mmkay?).
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Ouch.Originally posted by Mog View Post
I know that happened to me once, when I tried to solo a T mob. Actually managed to do very well (This was at level 60 on RDM) and got it to 20%. Then I got sloppy and didn't pay attention to silence wearing off. By the time I noticed -ga being casted, I was in the middle of Stoneskin (Of course I didn't make it) >.<
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I like being able to solo my Testimony. I'd like it more if Ruby wasn't broken.Originally posted by Kirsteena View PostComment
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I'll be farming a testimony within the week (provided I get a couple of good exp parties), but I'm not sure if I'm going to try my hand at Ruby, or go for Hover Tanks.Comment
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Ruby is incredibly easy, but hasn't dropped a testimony for me since Sunday. I've been there every day. got 9 rubies so far though and like 2000 exp at 100exp a kill.Originally posted by Murphie View Post
Go at it with the exact same macro set that you'll do Maat with and you'll know it backwards and forwards.
I'm soloing Ruby right now as I type this.
Ok, I should have complained earlier, Testimony just dropped. As did another Ruby. I feel happy now.Comment
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