Post by Fabell on Nov 18, 2019 2:15:01 GMT
I'm preparing this document mostly for myself, but thought it would be helpful to share.
While the majority/all of BiS gear is locked behind ark mastery, unless you are running an emulator or are a whale, it's unlikely you are using arks as the source of your gear acquisition at this point in the game. So here is a list of the current gear in the game, what it does for you, and how it matches up with other gear that is being offered. You may already have something like this, but if you don't, you may be surprised with the effectiveness of some of the cheaper gear you can buy at the city stores.
SSS Rank: top-tier or of incredible value
Roseorden: This armor boosts a whopping DEF+76 and MND+63. You can purchase it in Lidel for 26.2k.
Magical Robe: These robes are utterly amazing because they not only protect you (DEF+51, MND+_75) but they also empower you (INT+43). They are currently the highest INT gear that is purchasable. Available in Blaze Garden for 117k.
Ice Rose Corsage: On first hand, these appear to be quite small, as they only boost INT+10. However, they also give you Silence resistance+1, which means if your mage is already resistant to silence, this item will nullify silence attacks, giving you free reign to cast spells as much as you want without worry. Purchased at Kandra for 34k. Though you still need to worry about Stun...
Sky Dragon Earrings: Very few accessories boost STR (+15) or INT (+10), but these do both, meaning you can swap them out on different units depending on who is in play. They also have the added benefit of increasing critical chances against dragons (like Vazards), although that is just a slight perk, nothing to write home about. Obtained in Blaze Garden for 182k.
Cactus Hammer: I'll be honest, I wasn't sure to put this in the SSS or SS list, but used on the right unit (with a large AOE impact like Gorm or Lukiel, this weapon can be devastating to the enemy as it applies a chance to stun to regular attacks. However, put on the wrong unit (like a single target unit) the low STR on this hammer (+51) will likely be a detriment. Available in Badaal for 21k.
Healing Wand: The perfect weapon for your healer, as it ups healing by 15%. This staff also gives you a 3% chance to restore your own HP with a normal attack, but I wouldn't count on it. Sold in Badaal for 18.4k.
SS Rank: necessary for BiS
Coat of Thieves: Clothing that boosts resistance to blind and applies Reject on your unit. (Badaal: 12.4k)
Gorgeous Dress: Clothing (for women) that applies Allure on your unit. (R.C. Aldana: 80k)
Coat of the Sage: Robe that applies a 10% magic barrier on your unit and gives you some INT. (Badaal: 17.2k)
Sorcerer's Garments: Robe that boosts INT as well as giving you some extra MP. (R.C. Aldana: 7.6k)
Power Wrists: Accessory that boost STR+15. (Lidel: 28.7k)
Silver Bangles: Accessory that boosts DEF+15 as well as Stun resistance +1 (Blaze Garden: 95k)
Ice Shield: Accessory that applies Auto-Guard on your unit. Works in conjunction with Bell of Warning. (Kandra: 45k)
Blaze Axe: STR+82
Blaze Rod: STR+23, INT+83
S Rank: circumstantially great
Blaze Armor: DEF+87
Blaze Suit: DEF+77, MND+32
Ancient Armor: DEF+48, Increase feint resistance
Manacle of a Giant: STR+11, INT+5, Illness resistance +1
Blaze Blade: STR+74
Stinger of the Sand Beast: In deserts, STR+15%
Bow of the Soul: Blind resistance +1
Dragon Lance: Great against dragons!
Bow of the Sky Dragon: Great against dragons!
Dragon Fang: Great against dragons!