japanese players with equip with + CHR

[poppipo]

hello I used to think being a summoner meant just stacking up +mp and stats for ur sub job, but i keep on seeing high level japanese summoner players that stack charisma. Do any of yu know why ?????????

[Evol]

Because most of them are wearing their old Bard stuff =P

[Teffie]

Originally posted by Evol
Because most of them are wearing their old Bard stuff =P

lol

that is possible, but my JP friend who has lv.75NIN and then played SMN is using a Jester's Cape +1(+10CHR), Corsette +1(+6CHR). I asked him why and he said CHR makes avatars stronger, but I always thought it was skill that makes avatar's stronger

[Ravizel]

Well this is from Shiela's Summoner Guide on gamefaqs.com, quoted directly:

A less known fact is that CHR increases monster hate, so the less you have as a Summoner, the better. This is also why the Austere/Penance equipment set has CHR reduction.

:shrugs:

[ZQM]

A less known fact is that CHR increases monster hate, so the less you have as a Summoner, the better. This is also why the Austere/Penance equipment set has CHR reduction.

Actually, from SE themselves:

The charisma attribute score does not effect enmity(aggro). It does however effect how a bards songs and beastmasters charm ability are not only used but resisted. There are also weapon skills that are greatly effected by charisma.

http://ffxi.crgaming.com/interviews/viewinterview.asp?Id=272

There's arguement that it helps with provoke, but it does not have anything to do with emnity.