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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius |OT5| Our Golden Anniversary Brings Us Hope

Pejo

Pejo

Member
Hippopuncher12 said:
EX tickets are just an added bonus for people that buy Lapis so the fact they gave them out as a random gift to people for some stupid quiz thing they did at the Fan Fest I think is awesome. Sure, they aren't banner tickets, but at least they are something, and didn't cost you anything. Just do what I am doing and hoard them until the 3% bump when we also have a much larger pool to pull from.
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Will the 3% bump affect the tickets? I always looked at them as coming out what they are (3* or 4* or whatever) then having that standard 5% chance to bump up into the next level. I am probably wrong about that though.

So in other words, I always thought that guaranteed 4* tickets gave you a 5% chance to pull a rainbow, instead of the 1% standard summon probability.
 
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Hippopuncher12

Member
Pejo said:
Will the 3% bump affect the tickets? I always looked at them as coming out what they are (3* or 4* or whatever) then having that standard 5% chance to bump up into the next level. I am probably wrong about that though.

So in other words, I always thought that guaranteed 4* tickets gave you a 5% chance to pull a rainbow, instead of the 1% standard summon probability.
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4* Tickets are still 5% chance even after bump yes. Those I would use if you really want to try for something, but the 3* tickets will go from the 1% to 3%. So I am personally saving all regular EX tickets and regular summon tickets for that time. As well as any 10+1 tickets we get.
 
Shouta

Shouta

Member
Kouriozan said:
CG Jake seems not that good at first glance.
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I think he's way better than anyone is giving him credit for.

His Assault cycle allows him to target an enemy's weakness in battle as the situation calls for it and he can decide between AoE or ST as well. In a fight with multiple enemies or multiple weaknesses, this is absolutely invaluable. Going back to the Aigaion example, the body is weak to ice but the arms are resistant to it. In that case, Jake can fight the body with an Ice Assault cycle until its dead then switch off to say, Flame Assault without a penalty to his damage at all from Imbues or being forced to use a specific element weapon.

AoE damage is absolutely dreadful in the game right now as well. Jake can do this AND he can chain it as well which is amazing. He can 1-hit ST enemies as well but that's kind of a plus rather than his strength, IMO.

I mentioned in my post last night but Jake's essentially a more powerful Onion Knight. Onion Knight's strength is his ability to chain and the plethora of elemental attacks in his arsenal. It allows him to get solid damage adjust to various enemies. Jake does this but also covers OK's weakness, lack of Imperils at the cost of a turn of setup.

I think he'll definitely fly under the radar until someone shows how powerful Jake can be.
 
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Kouriozan

Member
Shouta said:
I think he'll definitely fly under the radar until someone shows how powerful Jake can be.
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Very insightful, actually this reminds me of Balthier a lot. Let's take Thunder for example

Balthier
Code: 
150% ST 1 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF & ST 5 Turn -50% Thunder Resist & 5 Turn Add Thunder to Attacks
250% ST 1 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF
When counter proc
500% ST 1 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF
CG Jake
Code: 
100% AoE 6 Hit Physical Attack & AoE 2 Turn -50% Thunder Resist & 2 Turn Add Thunder to Attacks & Grant ラストシュート [45 MP], フェイタルバラージ [45 MP] For 1 Turn ->
275% ST 1 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF
or for AoE
200% AoE 8 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF

So comparing Balthier to CG Jake, Gumi is right saying Balthier is extremely strong for current Global power.
 
creid

creid

Member
Someone correct me if I'm wrong: Razzmatazz from the FFX event isn't very good, so there's no good reason to do the ELT exploration in the FFX event. Right?
 
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robotuw

Member
creid said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong: Razzmatazz from the FFX event isn't very good, so there's no good reason to do the ELT exploration in the FFX event. Right?
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If you've been playing for a while you probably have higher atk swords. The sleep and stone makes it perfect for arena though. Put it on anyone with bladeblitz and watch the chaos. Do be sure to get whatever you need for Override though. You're not going to find a more perfect weapon for Rikku.
 
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crazyivan19

Member
Kouriozan said:
You can just reraise your highest ATK unit and click repeat.
Most people's goal with that trial is to have a perfect sustainable turn, and just repeat until you win, since that fight will last a few hours.
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Ah, I see. Looks like Rem is coming back off the bench! Which is great, because she really is one of my favorites that took backseat during this current FFXII event.

INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
Broken record but really disappointed with Amazon today...
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Agreed. I'm a mostly F2P player (have only put in $100 in total over the course of a year+), but I would have dropped some money if Amazon had a discount similar to the one they put out in UK, Germany, and France. Oh well... I guess I should be glad the temptation wasn't there.
 
creid

creid

Member
robotuw said:
If you've been playing for a while you probably have higher atk swords. The sleep and stone makes it perfect for arena though. Put it on anyone with bladeblitz and watch the chaos. Do be sure to get whatever you need for Override though. You're not going to find a more perfect weapon for Rikku.
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I've already got everything but Razzmatazz, and didn't see anything about sleep or stone in the description. I'll have to read up on it.
Edit: oops, didn't realize it shows the status effects if you click directly on the icon on the crafting screen, instead of the rest of the bar. I saw "no added effects" and though that was it.
double edit: Dumb question - would it be worth getting 2 Overrides to dual wield? Would the effects stack?
 
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Niahak

Member
creid said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong: Razzmatazz from the FFX event isn't very good, so there's no good reason to do the ELT exploration in the FFX event. Right?
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It could be good for arena with Bladeblitz if you don't already have a pretty powerful status-effect skill (Noctis/Setzer) or two.

I had the materials to make Break Blade after completing each exploration once, which has the Petrify status part of Razzmatazz and maybe 10 less ATK. That was good enough for me, I didn't feel the need to spend another 20 minutes on another run to farm butterflies.
 
Alkez

Alkez

Member
When you're supposed to be studying but all you can think about is the Robot trial lol.

The more I think about it the more I think not taking a tank may be the way I go. I know it seems completely crazy but Sin V did it without Ramza or a tank, albeit he/she had a lot of stuff we don't have lol. Sin gave me an idea for the team I'm going to try run. It could completely blow up in my face but tbh that's likely to happen regardless lol.
 
Muku

Muku

Member
Hippopuncher12 said:
EX tickets are just an added bonus for people that buy Lapis so the fact they gave them out as a random gift to people for some stupid quiz thing they did at the Fan Fest I think is awesome. Sure, they aren't banner tickets, but at least they are something, and didn't cost you anything. Just do what I am doing and hoard them until the 3% bump when we also have a much larger pool to pull from.
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Yeah, just holding on to them now. But still not going to expect anything after bump. After my initial pull on JP, it's been pretty awful with tickets, dailies, and the freebie dailies.

Celegus... it's good if you already have great luck. :p My alt is forever doomed, and it's so rare I see anything on main. I don't hold my breath. But I'm also trying to recoup after being denied a Tidus. Blew my whole ticket stash and used a 5k pull after the guaranteed one. Fortunately though I'm above where I started before the Tidus pulls on lapis.

Going to say, if nothing else, this anniversary has been amazing for Moogles. Also still very thankful for my guaranteed 5* pull on main (Gilgamesh) and alt (Trance Terra). I really was expecting the worst on those pulls.

Got Genji Glove earlier this morning. Working on Black Cowl now. Gotta figure out what to do afterward. Thinking of working on another character.. but quite a few TMs I want, regardless of whom I want to work on. So much stuff to get. (In reality, could use a third dual wield for Yun, so he can stop using Knife, ugh.)
 
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bonkeng

Member
Muku said:
Yeah, just holding on to them now. But still not going to expect anything after bump. After my initial pull on JP, it's been pretty awful with tickets, dailies, and the freebie dailies.

Celegus... it's good if you already have great luck. :p My alt is forever doomed, and it's so rare I see anything on main. I don't hold my breath. But I'm also trying to recoup after being denied a Tidus. Blew my whole ticket stash and used a 5k pull after the guaranteed one. Fortunately though I'm above where I started before the Tidus pulls on lapis.

Going to say, if nothing else, this anniversary has been amazing for Moogles. Also still very thankful for my guaranteed 5* pull on main (Gilgamesh) and alt (Trance Terra). I really was expecting the worst on those pulls.

Got Genji Glove earlier this morning. Working on Black Cowl now. Gotta figure out what to do afterward. Thinking of working on another character.. but quite a few TMs I want, regardless of whom I want to work on. So much stuff to get. (In reality, could use a third dual wield for Yun, so he can stop using Knife, ugh.)
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You have Abel? Bowie Knife is even better on Yun than DW.
 
Shouta

Shouta

Member
Kouriozan said:
Very insightful, actually this reminds me of Balthier a lot. Let's take Thunder for example

Balthier
Code: 
150% ST 1 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF & ST 5 Turn -50% Thunder Resist & 5 Turn Add Thunder to Attacks
250% ST 1 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF
When counter proc
500% ST 1 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF
CG Jake
Code: 
100% AoE 6 Hit Physical Attack & AoE 2 Turn -50% Thunder Resist & 2 Turn Add Thunder to Attacks & Grant ラストシュート [45 MP], フェイタルバラージ [45 MP] For 1 Turn ->
275% ST 1 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF
or for AoE
200% AoE 8 Hit Physical Attack + Ignore 50% DEF

So comparing Balthier to CG Jake, Gumi is right saying Balthier is extremely strong for current Global power.
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Balthier is very strong but has weaknesses as well. Counter proc for his best attack is very inconsistent which reduces his overall effectiveness unless you want to expose your team to danger. He also is ST only and only has 1 hit per attack meaning he closes chains. So I personally don't think he's too powerful for Global in his default incarnation. However, I assume they'd want to bring some of his enhancements as well which might tip the scales a bit.
 
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tuffymon

Member
creid said:
I've already got everything but Razzmatazz, and didn't see anything about sleep or stone in the description. I'll have to read up on it.
Edit: oops, didn't realize it shows the status effects if you click directly on the icon on the crafting screen, instead of the rest of the bar. I saw "no added effects" and though that was it.
double edit: Dumb question - would it be worth getting 2 Overrides to dual wield? Would the effects stack?
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You can't get 2, all event equipment has a 1 use craft material, if we could get more I'd kill for more Mog Rises
 
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Xion86

Member
My copy arrived! :D

https://twitter.com/chiragmaher/status/884841855380312066
About to open it up soon.

Back on topic, trying to think what to focus on to prepare for the Robot, (apart from Machine Killer of course). Currently trying to get some high % HP TMs at hand for a tank. Hoping I have the right units and gear to be able to clear it after many attempts. Anything which seems essential? (I luckily pulled Aileen last week and maxed her out).
 
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bonkeng

Member
Xion86 said:
My copy arrived! :D

https://twitter.com/chiragmaher/status/884841855380312066
About to open it up soon.

Back on topic, trying to think what to focus on to prepare for the Robot, (apart from Machine Killer of course). Currently trying to get some high % HP TMs at hand for a tank. Hoping I have the right units and gear to be able to clear it after many attempts. Anything which seems essential? (I luckily pulled Aileen last week and maxed her out).
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Reraise will make the fight a bit easier. Currently only Rem and Rikku have reraise. Spell for Rem, LB for Rikku.
 
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Xion86

Member
bonkeng said:
Reraise will make the fight a bit easier. Currently only Rem and Rikku have reraise. Spell for Rem, LB for Rikku.
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Thanks. Okay that's brilliant, I managed to get very lucky and pull Rikku off banner recently and kept her Limit Break at 20/25 which should be sufficient? I'm just maxing her out to 100. I didn't get Rem though, hopefully some other spells and skills I have come in handy.

Alkez said:
Damn, that's one hell of a collector's edition. What's in it?
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I know right! I just had to. The main reason was for what Hippo linked to, I loved the look of those busts as a show piece, about to find out what they are like. On top of that, Original Soundtrack, Exclusive 6 Card Art Set and the game in a SteelBook case.

Hippopuncher12 said:
I keep ordering it and cancelling it talking myself out of it. If they still have some available in a few days I will probably order it again cause those busts are amazing.
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Bet you don't talk yourself out of those 11 pulls...Go for it! :p
 
U

UpDownLeftRight

Banned
So disheartened at no Ashe still. Even moreso now that she's my lead in the FFXII remaster.

Been busy with catching a showing of Baby Driver this evening too so barely even got to log in. Was the bombardment of moogles the fan thingy people mentioned a few days ago?

Zippedpinhead said:
Finished Rikku's limit break today 25/25 and Lvl 100.

Starting next on Wilhelm's Lb, 9/20.

Not quite sure where these burst pots should go thought. Spent a ton of Cecil, but he's useless now, Olive has a ton already (not 25/25 though) but she's in a good spot. Wilhelm's felt like a good next step
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I'm having a similar issue with MAG pots. Only mage I have worth his time is Zyrus until I get a 5* and I don't know what else to use them on
 
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Zippedpinhead

Member
Finished Rikku's limit break today 25/25 and Lvl 100.

Starting next on Wilhelm's Lb, 9/20.

Not quite sure where these burst pots should go thought. Spent a ton of Cecil, but he's useless now, Olive has a ton already (not 25/25 though) but she's in a good spot. Wilhelm's felt like a good next step
 
jasminlovesyoux

jasminlovesyoux

Banned
Zippedpinhead said:
Finished Rikku's limit break today 25/25 and Lvl 100.

Starting next on Wilhelm's Lb, 9/20.

Not quite sure where these burst pots should go thought. Spent a ton of Cecil, but he's useless now, Olive has a ton already (not 25/25 though) but she's in a good spot. Wilhelm's felt like a good next step
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I've maxed out Rikkus , Wilhelms and Olives myself. Any more I get are going to Tidus.

I think someone on the Nier banner has a worthy LB.
 
Lyrian

Lyrian

Member
Daily: Yet another Vaan. Incredible.

Ex+1: 0 Rainbows, 3 Gold: Rikku, Setzer, Beach Time Fina.

Going to miss all these freebees after tomorrow though :/
 
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Visceir

Member
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Tempted to just max Ace's LB and have him unleash his 820% dmg LB pretty much every turn.
 
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Nuts.Pistachio_Nuts!

Member
4 star crystal turned rainbow from ex ticket. Got dupe noctis. Not able to gear him as well but was able to get a 2nd dualwield with all the moogles they're giving out. Not sure if i should go for 3rd dualwield or start other tm's. At 60 plus percent on deathbringer.
 
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Squall ASF

Member
Does it matter where you line up your units? Always is bizarre to me to see tanks in the back row when people post a battle but maybe there's a strategic element I'm unaware of? I have my two DPS units on either side in the front row, tank in the middle of front row, healer in back furthest away with Rikku back closer to screen. Is that not optimum? Figured it didn't matter at all where they are at and just did it that way because it seemed more logical to me ha


Windows finally forced me to install the damn Creators update last night and naturally Nox didn't work with it. It was too late to grab the latest version and install by the time I noticed but did so just now. The new version was stubborn but finally got it to load. Phew, I'll be able to TM farm tonight. I just pray that this new version resolves the disconnect issues, they have really killed my TM farming the last couple weeks.

Nice to get a confirmation of the 3% rainbow increase though I never doubted we would. I wonder when it will hit? Hopefully before Ayaka was she's the next unit I plan on pulling for. The most exciting news for me is that they are working on a Noctis buff. I refused to believe they wouldn't because it'd piss me off but a relief to hear it haha They better make equal to Japan's version, there's no excuse not to now. Every other main character unit both versions have are the same and they aren't going to nerf anymore so yeah, they'd better make him and his TM equal. I'm in the 80's now for the Ring of Lucci so I'll be ready for that buff!

Although I haven't unlocked all the king pots from the Raid event, I'm ready for it to leave as doing that 5 times, Arena 5 times, and farm runs for the XII event is a bit much when I get home. It's honestly not too bad though thanks to the awesome repeat update.

Sorry for you guys that really wanted Balthier, sadly will probably come with some random garbage banner now. I think I'll hold on to these two Mistadios just in case I get him down the road. Now the long wait for Ayaka, there's no one else I'm waiting for that will hit anytime remotely soon. Wonder when she'll come? Hopefully before next Summer ;p Probably in the spring sometime I'm thinking but maybe she could by November or December. Wishful thinking? Oh, and nice to get free rewards from the show!
 
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Ken

Member
Position of units matters for two things afaik:

Leftmost units have the highest chance of being blocked by tanks.

Certain units like Aileen that have movement in their chain ability will need to account for distance from the enemy and their partner as well to chain effectively.
 
indigo-cyclops

indigo-cyclops

Member
Ken said:
Position of units matters for two things afaik:

Leftmost units have the highest chance of being blocked by tanks.

Certain units like Aileen that have movement in their chain ability will need to account for distance from the enemy and their partner as well to chain effectively.
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Don't have Aileen but I didn't realize this second bit. Are there any other units where this matters?
 
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