- The AF is pretty
- It's a critical job for events
- The AF is pretty!!!
Ok, so I mainly like the job cos I think the AF looks really cool and noble xD Same way I like Dancer(cheerleader), Scholar(schoolgirl), as well as the Ranger(girl scout) and Beastmaster(teddybear!) armor! Of course, all the research I did in enmity when I was experimenting with DNC helped catch my interest as well.
So far, I'm finding it a lot more fun ever since I hit level 30 and got Sentinel. Adding Cover & Flash since then has made it even more fun, and having two suicidal DRKs who keep on trying to kill themselves during exp gives tanking a slight challenge. Level 43 now, closing in on AF armor... From what I've seen, looks like PLDs are in short supply right now for leveling, so that should help with getting to 60, or even 75.
So far I've found that it's an easy job, easy to get into a routine of Provoke & Flash for exp parties... to the point where I can be watching anime at the same time. The recent Refresh addition to Signet really helped, and together with Auto-Refresh, I've almost never had to /heal at all. Hopefully I can get out of signet areas before this expires so that I can take advantage of Sanction Refresh.
Gear wise... this has been a surprisingly cheap job to level. I only need to pick up three spells in total for PLD 1-75: Flash, Holy & Reprisal. Armor wise, I've been taking advantage of the CP I have stockpiled and picking up Centurion stuff, and now Iron Musketeer gear to tide me until AF.
Now... AF wise is going to be a pain... So far I haven't leveled an "old" job on Ascy, so I've never had to deal with the pain of farming coffer keys and finding the coffers. PLD also has three of the most annoying coffers... Eldieme, Garliage and Vahzl. I already have Eldieme and Garliage keys, still need a Beadeaux key, and I shudder to think about Vahzl -.-;
Other item wise... after looking through everything else on PLD, I think the only piece of equipment I need to go out of my way to get is the Parade Gorget. Level 50 item, drops from a forced pop mob in a zone I really don't know... I'm pretty confident I can go DNC/NIN and handle anything in Moblintown though, so it's just a matter of finding time to go poke it, ahd hopefully not get too lost.
Once I hit 75, I probably will want to go re-do the ACP final mission and swap out my body piece. I also have an Askar Helm & Homam hands, while it's the AH for other pieces! Anything I'm missing? Advise from more experienced PLDs would be appreciated!
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Well, I'd help you out, but the last time I seriously lvled pld we they didn't even have auto-refresh yet. Good to see you're enjoying the job though. I figured you'd have more fun with it post 30 since they hardly have anything until then.
If for some reason you're still around the 50s by the time break comes around, I'll lvl mnk or maybe even Yasu's sch with you. Anyway, just a thought... I'm sure you'll be 75 by that time anyway.
Depends... when's your break?
Probably going to push for 50 this weekend... then work on the AF + misc items. I want to hit 55 before the "appreciation campaign" ends though :)
You should also consider getting a Jelly Ring at 63. It's not a big deal since there are other rings to use, but I got one just for completeness sake. All other PLD gear can be found on AH.
I also recommend a Resentment Cape, it is nice for magic%- build and to have a Enmity cape that is not charged at level 40. This NM of course has a very long timer, but /tell me if you want, I might know someone with a fairly recent ToD. Other rare/ex pld stuff you may already have includes BQ ring, Swift Belt, Bibiki Seashell and Joyeuse.
mmm... what's the Jelly Ring NM's pop conditions? On a long timer? or is it decent?
Not sure I'd want to drag people to go get a Bomb Queen Ring, or Joyeuse... such a pain to do. At least I have a Swift Belt already, and I think the Bibiki Seashell is soloable?
Resentment Cape... the "outside of nation control" only works for Signet areas though, right?
Bibiki Seashell is all in town talking iirc. Or at most soloable.
As for cape, the latent does hurt a bit, but the enmity at least always works!
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