Sarashi vs. Master Belt, Test Results

[ibroyles]

Originally posted by Bigokk McGock
I have requests atm from the other boards I post on as well.

I have requests on doing one vs lifebelt, one without Haubergeon (or the -10 Acc to equate to not having it) and now one vs. Swordbelt+1.

I plan on doing a whole other set of tests for the direct effects of ATK, ACC, STR, DEX, AGI also. It's going to be a long process, but well worth it.

My goal is to make as clear as possible and take the guess work out of equipment and what stats/items make the best choices

Keep up the good work Bigokk. I've been really interested in tests such as these, especially with things concerning dual wield. Unfortunately, I'm on PS2 and have no way of running any tests ><. Anyways, the research in all of your posts is always very informative, and much appreciated.

[ZQM]

Originally posted by Xien
I think you should start most test without a bard. That madrigral
I think, would tip the accuracy scales a lot.

Xien

That, and the monsters he's fighting, are the two main variables that make Sarashi better. I believe most people look at the results and automatically go with Sarashi, but it actually is going to differ from situation to situation.

Without a BRD against low evasion mobs, +ACC is probably going to do more
Without a BRD against high evasion mobs, +ACC will mean a lot more.
With a BRD against high evasion mobs, +ATK/ASPD will probably do more.
With a BRD against low evasion mobs, +ATK/SPD will mean a lot more.

[Thark601]

I'm in a similar situation myself, when theres a bard in the party i generally equip Brown Belt(8%Haste +5STR), and when theres not i generally equip Life Belt(+10 Acc)

[Bigokk McGock]

Very good points about BRD.

If I had a SP, it would be easier. Most parties I join do not have Bard, but this particular one did.

I should probably re-test these results in my next PT without a Bard and see how they come out.

Thanks for the encouragements!