Agi & Dex

[Zempten]

Hello, just a small question about this and the relationship of it with JA and WS. First off, I'm under the impression that SA and TA are dependan on AGI, and the WS Shark Bite is dependant on DEX based on the WS detials in the PLD fourms. So my question is basically is the damage calculated when you hit the mob? or it it calculated when you activated your SA or TA

Examples

1) Swap in AGI gear, SA, swap in DEX gear, Shark Bite

2) No swapping, SA and then just Shark Bite with usual AGI and DEX gear.

Which would deal more damage? I'm sorry if I'm being uncleared.

[neighbortaru]

SA uses a DEX modifier. TA uses an AGI modifier.

I "believe" the damage is conculated when the hit lands. Other than that, I can't help you much. Never got high enough for sharkbite.

[Zempten]

Oh really? Was under the impression that it was both AGI based, I'm sorry. Thanks for the correction.

If anyone else has more info please tell me, I'll try to do some testing myself ^^

[Ixaera]

Basically, for thf main, DEX is added to the weapon's damage for the SA hit, and AGI is added to it for the TA hit. It's also a guaranteed critical, so, if you have like 100 dex, and a 25 damage dagger, for the SA swing, it's as if you are swinging with a 125 damage weapon, and landing a critical. So, the DEX/AGI gear need to be on you when you land your hit, not just for the JA activation.

[Zempten]

So as a level 67 THF, do you think you could possible provide some insight for me as to what equipment would benefit the THF the most in the competition against a DRK ending Light SC with Spinning Slash. I know it probably won't be anywhere near it, but what gear could bring out the potential of the THF the most?

Thanks very much for your help

[Zempten]

Any suggestions please?

[Ixaera]

Just wear a lot of dex.

When choosing sata+ws equipment, here's the order of importance I go in:

dex > attack > agi > str

If I'm having trouble landing the second shark bite hit, I'll swap one of my lesser bonuses for a piece of my +acc equipment.

Generally, dex is better than attack, unless the attack bonus is 10+, at which point it will improve your average more than a dex boost lower than +5 will.

Obviously, you'll want two sets of gear. One for landing powerful weaponskills, and one for hitting accurately so you have tp.

Drks will obviously always have the potential to outdo sharkbite because they get 4x attack bonuses, have last resort and souleater. Drk in my LS pulls 1700 spiral hells on Byakko. But! Drk can't transfer hate every minute nearly so effectively and couldn't dodge a charging turtle. /grin