CritHit% + Attack + EnhancesAvatarAttack ComparisonFollow

Using this chart I have formulated the average increase in values for each variable out of:
-Critical Hit Rate
-Attack+
-Enhances Avatar Attack
for the two types of monsters we fight the most, Highish level NMs and Wyrms.

Things to note: Crit Hit Rate has been averaged depending on its +%. PCLAW critical hit assumes the first hit is a critical hit, else it would actually do a lot less than listed. Double Attack+2% is the equivalent of about 1 on the chart, regardless of level of NM. The chart shows different bonuses on the x-axis and the relative damage increase on the y-axis. Attack+ helps Predator Claws more, Critical Hit Rate+% helps Spinning Dive more.

Predator Claws:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/kegsay/PCLAW.jpg

Spinning Dive:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/kegsay/SDIVE.jpg


In general, +1% Critical hit rate is worth 4 attack (for Spinning Dive) and 2.5~3 attack (for Predator Claws). This is because Spinning Dive has a higher modifier. It should also be noted that Critical Hit Rate+% bonus remains unchanged no matter what the VIT/DEF of the monster. To summarise:

-When using Spinning Dive, critical hit rate+1% = 4 attack.
-When using Predator Claws, critical hit rate+1% = 3 attack.
-This means Royal Redingote with Attack+15 augment is the best body piece for SMN damage, unless you have a Summoner's Doublet +1.
-Sacrifice Torque is still better than the Attack+5 augmented Beak Necklace.
-Summoner's Pigaches is still better than the Attack+5 augmented Errant Pigaches.
-The Attack+15 augment is better than the Crit Hit Rate+2% Double Attack+2% augment on Royal Redingote, by about 11 and 14 damage for Spinning Dive and Predator Claws respectively.


Enjoy~ :3



Edited, Oct 12th 2009 4:05am by kegsay

Edited, Oct 12th 2009 4:07am by kegsay

Data gathered from:
http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/db/jobs.html?fjob=15&mid=1255299206263023237&num=1&page=1
http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/db/jobs.html?fjob=15&mid=1254863299247793724&num=22&page=1

Then just normal PDIF calculations were employed, using average PDIF for all differences.

If you would rather not make your own spreadsheet detailing this, you can use mine at:
http://www.filefront.com/14707393/Physical_BP_Chart.ods