So I have been reading up on this class for some time. Sounds like its going to be a blast and look sweet. I am wondering if the game mechanics are still using the Vitality stat as its primary bonus along with enmity bonuses.
I know the beta is out and we wont be able to get any information for some time but I am curious on what type of tanking mechanics will be available to us. I am assuming it will be exactly the same as FFXI.
The curiosity is driving me mad!
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Probably a nice ammount of vit (health obviously), dex (block), and some str i suppose?
I do hope that VIT and Def makes more of a difference in FFXIV.
I haven't played FFXI for a while now, but about 4-5 years ago when I played PLD, I would stack up on VIT and Def. Only to find in my latter time of playing they were pretty much obsolete and PLD's started to just stack up on attacking stats.
I just like the idea of a defence built tank that has to give up some of its attack in favour of defence to perform as a tank.
Edited, Jul 12th 2010 7:25pm by scotchio
I haven't played FFXI for a while now, but about 4-5 years ago when I played PLD, I would stack up on VIT and Def. Only to find in my latter time of playing they were pretty much obsolete and PLD's started to just stack up on attacking stats.
I just like the idea of a defence built tank that has to give up some of its attack in favour of defence to perform as a tank.
Edited, Jul 12th 2010 7:25pm by scotchio
Have to remember that we get to put are own stats in now, and ability's from other classes(long as u have them lvled first to get the stats). Also if i remember reading somewhere that as you're hp/mp/tp auto lvled, so you don't have to put stats in those anymore(tried to find it first, maybe some1 else can).
Also since we can take skills from other classes. You should be able to take atk+(Berserk and such) Haven't seen anything about taking magic skills from other classes, but hopefully you can. So you could make a pld, or maybe add some black mage type spells(Dark Gladiator :P)
1 more thing in a interview they do want you to be able to reset all the skill points you have earned, so be easier near endgame to find out what you need for stat wise.
Also since we can take skills from other classes. You should be able to take atk+(Berserk and such) Haven't seen anything about taking magic skills from other classes, but hopefully you can. So you could make a pld, or maybe add some black mage type spells(Dark Gladiator :P)
1 more thing in a interview they do want you to be able to reset all the skill points you have earned, so be easier near endgame to find out what you need for stat wise.
I heard Mind is magical defense. o.o Would that be a choice worth considering?
Tanking stats will be interesting in this new game. Wonder what VIT will actually bring to the table. I don't plan to switch roles much but maybe if you can take abilities from other classes that would be fun.
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I heard Mind is magical defense. o.o Would that be a choice worth considering?
You can lvl each element stat to increase element def. Just like normal stats. Vit,str,dex,int, and such. So you can lvl fire,ice,earth, and so on just like a normal stat.
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Hey guys! Definately going to begin the game as a Hyur male Gladiator! Its all about the sword and shield baby!
Someone posted above how hp,mp,tp are no longer class-defined stats. I also recall an official statement from Enix saying that a Character increases these stats naturally as the base lvl of the character develops and enhances! What an awesome idea; I think we will love investing in a character / namesake rather than individual classes!
Its natural to believe that a character / person who is familiar in melee-styled combat such as Gladiator / Lancer, can be equally skillful in Archery, and depending on a given situation can 'access' traits and abilities from both. Definately a move in the right direction for an MMO! Cant wait :D
Someone posted above how hp,mp,tp are no longer class-defined stats. I also recall an official statement from Enix saying that a Character increases these stats naturally as the base lvl of the character develops and enhances! What an awesome idea; I think we will love investing in a character / namesake rather than individual classes!
Its natural to believe that a character / person who is familiar in melee-styled combat such as Gladiator / Lancer, can be equally skillful in Archery, and depending on a given situation can 'access' traits and abilities from both. Definately a move in the right direction for an MMO! Cant wait :D
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