Definitely very annoying with the WHM and BLM nerf to swiftcast, as well as the LB. The WHM regen/medica II is especially annoying because it's a nerf that hurts pre-mades who actually know to have 2-3 healers more than PUGs. We used to run 1 SCH 2 WHM but now we may switch to 2 SCH 1 WHM.
Marauder actually got a huge nerf as well, they upped the defense and attack % of all jobs but not classes. I don't think it even makes sense to run marauder now as you have less STR than a warrior to begin with, less VIT, and you now have a -10% damage handicap.
I'm on the fence about the paladin nerf to testudo. It's 25% damage reduction instead of 50%, but it's to the entire party and lasts longer. I can now use it pre-emptively which might actually be more useful. I can also use it when the node pops to reduces group wide AOE damage.
Do you know if surecast/eqanimity work with the LB? Getting interrupted during the LB now SUCKS so we may have to do that to make sure to get it off. Melee LB is also now a lot more viable as it's a lot faster.
Dragoon got a HUGE buff this patch, impulse rush now adds +30% crit and all of their jumps had timers reduced and less animation lag. We're definitely going to always run with a dragoon now for melee LB, STR buff for the group (especially for the warrior/paladin), and the burst damage. I think dragoon is going to be the new marauder.
Conjurer
White Mage Regen Cannot be stacked in Frontline or the Wolves' Den.
Medica II Cannot be stacked in Frontline or the Wolves' Den.
This one is sucks. But on the other hand, opposing healers beware.
White Mage Regen Cannot be stacked in Frontline or the Wolves' Den.
Medica II Cannot be stacked in Frontline or the Wolves' Den.
This one is sucks. But on the other hand, opposing healers beware.
The maximum PvP rank has been raised to 45.
The effects of the PvP property Morale have been adjusted.
During Frontline or Wolves’ Den matches, Morale has been changed from a property affecting damage dealt and received into one that increases the item level of PvP gear. The increased item level during PvP matches will be the sum of the initial item level and the Morale rating.
Example: If a player equips item level 70 PvP gear that grants a Morale bonus of 15, the item level of that gear will be increased to 85 during PvP battles. If, however, a player joins a Frontline match that is synced at item level 80, the same level 70 equipment would only increase by 10 levels to meet the level cap.
The following adjustments have been made to PvP gear:
The Morale bonuses of individual pieces of PvP gear have been adjusted.
An additional attribute has been added to all PvP gear to make up for disparities in equipment strength outside of PvP areas.
* The added attribute varies by item.
The effects of the PvP property Morale have been adjusted.
During Frontline or Wolves’ Den matches, Morale has been changed from a property affecting damage dealt and received into one that increases the item level of PvP gear. The increased item level during PvP matches will be the sum of the initial item level and the Morale rating.
Example: If a player equips item level 70 PvP gear that grants a Morale bonus of 15, the item level of that gear will be increased to 85 during PvP battles. If, however, a player joins a Frontline match that is synced at item level 80, the same level 70 equipment would only increase by 10 levels to meet the level cap.
The following adjustments have been made to PvP gear:
The Morale bonuses of individual pieces of PvP gear have been adjusted.
An additional attribute has been added to all PvP gear to make up for disparities in equipment strength outside of PvP areas.
* The added attribute varies by item.
Monsters that spawn during Frontline matches have been adjusted as follows:
Interceptor Drone
Will now spawn 1 minute after a match has begun.
Re-spawning will now occur after 4 minutes.
This can actually work to our advantage. 2 Parties will hesitate coming to Markets / Manor in fear of not getting the drones. Since M.Adders usually dont go for mid till node, We might be able to get a few flags well before they come back down.
Interceptor Drone
Will now spawn 1 minute after a match has begun.
Re-spawning will now occur after 4 minutes.
This can actually work to our advantage. 2 Parties will hesitate coming to Markets / Manor in fear of not getting the drones. Since M.Adders usually dont go for mid till node, We might be able to get a few flags well before they come back down.
Monsters that spawn during Frontline matches have been adjusted as follows:
Interceptor Drone
Will now spawn 1 minute after a match has begun.
Re-spawning will now occur after 4 minutes.
This can actually work to our advantage. 2 Parties will hesitate coming to Markets / Manor in fear of not getting the drones. Since M.Adders usually dont go for mid till node, We might be able to get a few flags well before they come back down.Dante Threats
What was respawn time before? If more drones are popping through the course of the game, that will change how effective skipping mid is.
Conjurer
White Mage Regen Cannot be stacked in Frontline or the Wolves' Den.
Medica II Cannot be stacked in Frontline or the Wolves' Den.
This one is sucks. But on the other hand, opposing healers beware.Dante Threats
Ya, I don't mind this at all. 3 medica II's + 3 regen on a healer = long, boring fight.
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