Aelfinn
Moose
I had this whole thing in our discussion on Homam and Nashira armor sets regardling Bluemage's... figure it should be posted here as well. maybe get a decent discussion started over what gear you use, plan on using, or would like to use on your BLU.
keep in mind this is only for the Armor slots, i might eventually add my opinions on the accessories, backpieces, weapons, etc..
keep in mind this is only for the Armor slots, i might eventually add my opinions on the accessories, backpieces, weapons, etc..
For Headpieces:
currently im using either crow hat or emp pin, for lack of anything else usefull...maybe ill switch to mp+ pin when i can TA hate onto the tank, dunno. beyond these mediocre options, the choices i see that are reasonable would be:
Storm Zucchetto accuracy +4 m. accuracy +2
Faerie Hairpin -20hp +55mp
Homam Zucchetto +22 HP/MP Accuracy +4 M. Accuracy +4 Haste +3%
Nashira Turban M. Accuracy +5 Enmity-5 Haste +2% Spell Int. -10%
looking at that list ( as i said in my response above) the Homam Zucchetto seems to be THE blue mage headpiece, that and the nashira turban by far dominate any other choices blu has for this slot.
Body Armor:
Scorpion Harness+10 Acc/Eva
Black/Flora Cotehardie+ str,dex,agi,int and 25(30)hp>mp
Vermillion Cloak+mp and refresh
Homam Corazza+28 HP/MP acc+15 enhance 'Triple Attack'
Nashira Manteelhealing magic +5 Dark magic +5 magic acc +5 haste +3%
I'm planning on using SH and my v.cloak primarily on blu, refresh is oh so necessary for this job, as is the accuracy from SH to ensure my spells actually hit the mob (evasion is meh). the Cotehardie is a nice piece if you couldnt get a SH i'd say.
The Homam Corazza IMO for blu is the best "attack" bodypiece due to the accuracy and MP it gives. I highly doubt the triple attack will effect any blue spells but it does help the BLU with TP Gain, for faster self-sc's.
Where the Nashira Manteel having Magic accuracy makes it more usefull for non-physical spells.
Gloves:
Akinji Bazubands +4 Acc +3 Eva
Errant Cuffs +20mp +5int -2enmity
Yigit Gages+5int/mnd +4eva +2 MAB
Homam Manopolas+20HP/MP +4 Acc +3 Enmity +3% haste
Nashira Gages+3 magic acc, enmity -4, haste 1%, avatar bla bla bla
Currently im using my RSE gloves.... bleh... ive thought of upgrading to the Akinji's but i do like the +MP i get on my rse.
that being said, its a serious toss up between homam or nashira being best here... i dont like the +enmity on Homam(tho for /thf it would be usefull) but the lack of +mp on the nashira is unfortunate.
+3 acc or +3 m. acc ... either is really nice for this slot...at this time i just dont know which i'd prefer.
Legs:
Errant Slops+7 int/mnd/chr -5 str/dex/vit/agi -3enmity
Yigit Seraweels+25 HP/MP Evasion+6 +2 hMP
Homam Cosciales +26 HP/MP Acc +3 Fast Cast haste +3%
Nashira Seraweels M. Acc +3 Haste + 2% bla bla other crap
Currently im using crow hose or my rse pants... neither of which im happy with at all...one is mainly for evasion and -enmity other is for some slight mp+ both choices suck.
errant slopsmight be ok for some of the "Magic" spells... but the -str makes these poor fulltime pants.
Yigit seem to be the be quite nice, i plan on getting these just for the +2 hMP as blm.. will use as blu also the +25mp along with this is quite nice.
Homam again here trounces all the others more MP more accuracy and FAST CAST wow that would be quite nice!
nashira... while the m. acc is nice, i dont think it compares to what homam grants.
Feet:
Akinji Nails+2 Acc +2 Eva
Homam Gambieras +31 HP/MP Accuracy +6 R.Acc +6 Haste +3% Wyvern something or other.
Nashira Crackows Elemental/Summoning skill +5 M.Acc +2 Hate +1%
Im wearing RSE here as well and i really really really dislike the way it looks... although the other options are poor.. giving up my mp and int for 2 acc on the HQ lvl 55 boots isnt gonna happen, so i deal with the horrid looks.
Anyway, once again the Homam piece would win out due to the +mp and acc, close second with the Nashira's M.Acc...