Scheduled for:
Sunday February 22nd 5:30pm GMT/12:30pm EST/9:30am PST
Setup is as follows:
PLD Lugaid -|
WHM Celestial |
WHM Tigerkralle |- Supertank Party
WHM Kaerwyn |
BRD Dazzles |
RDM Emilliana -|
DRG Rheia
DRG Ojisan
RNG Moriandrios
MNK Ckmasters
MNK Raiderboy
WHM Dartgnan
BLM Masterkietsu
BLM Malisyn
BLM Zephiris
RNG Elrik
SAM Genryu
RDM Verrick
Subject to slight ammendments here and there as necessary.
We also have Verrick, Pluelf, Toohotforu and Xiomar who have kindly offered to help if needed.
Pick your subs as you deem necessary.
Gather together in Sky on the day.
Let's have fun eh?
Ene's Strat:
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DM supertank strategy
Requirements:
1 supertank party
1 DD party
1 BLM party
Supertank party = PLD WHM WHM WHM RDM BRD, can substitute WHM for a RDM or COR.
DD party = someone with shadows who can pull and a healer.
BLM party = up to 5 BLMs in a pt and a RDM, fill up with DDs.
The supertanking method. We let one PLD sight aggro the AA's, and due to the weird hate mechanics, we can cure bomb him, and we won't grab hate. As long as supertank pt keeps PLD fresh and alive, the others can simple pull each AA one at a time until they are all dead.
Order in which to pull AA's off tank: EV, MT, GK, HM, TT. Pets go down fast.
What's brilliant about the strategy is...
a) TT stays inside the arena the whole time. No uber BLM spells raping our alliance.
b) Supertanking doesn't require uber gear.
c) If you can survive the EV you're doing great.
d) The more AA's you kill, the less MP you'll eventually have. But the less AA's the supertank has to take hits from.
e) No hate bouncing around, no kiting mess, no confusion.
It's pretty simple really. The DM layout is like this:
- Entry room
- Hallway
- Stairs
- Arena
You can buff outside btw, including TP and Shikikoyo, so use it.
1) DD/BLM parties stay in Entry room upon entering (cept puller, who goes with supertank), Supertank party goes to the TOP of the stairs.
2) Supertank puts on POWDER BOOTS (these are @#%^ing necessary, bok tried once w/o them, PLD got raped through triple penetration 5 times, including pets).
3) Supertank uses POWDER BOOTS, runs down, aggroes them, runs back up and stays at the top of the stairs. All AA cept TT will follow.
4) Supertank HAS to position himself so that he can shield block all AAs to minimize damage.
5) Puller pulls EV to Entry room, parties kill it (and try to stun its massive aoe damage and benediction)
6) Puller pulls MT, then GK, then HM, throw in some pets here and there... Once you kill EV, you've practically won.
7) Once all dead, run to the arena and just start smashing the (then) harmless TT. Win.
RULES
- DO NOT PERFORM ANY ACTION ON THE AA'S THAT ATTACK THE PLD.
- NOBODY NEAR THE PLD RESTS EVER.
- NOBODY EVER NOWHERE USES PETS. NEVER.
- PLD SHOULD ONLY USE DEFENSIVE BUFFS (/blu cocoon works nicely, but /war works too)
- NOBODY DO ANYTHING OFFENSIVE ON AA'S THAT ATTACK THE PLD, again. Cept puller lol.
Resting, sitting, putting out pets, claiming a AA that is attacking the PLD will cause hate mechanics to kick in, and make things a lot harder (but not impossible).
Things to watch out for:
- EV can rape everyone 5 times over. If you get her down, don't mind the casualties, you're in great shape.
- You are allowed to wipe once. Twice will be difficult.
- Pets can be slept.
- BRING @#%^ING POWDER BOOTS FOR PLD.
- BRING YOUR ARK PENTASPHERE.
- BRING A TP WING.
And again...
- NOBODY USES ANY PET WHATSOEVER. NOWHERE. NEVER.
- DO NOT ENGAGE, CLAIM or ATTACK THE AA's that are FIGHTING PLD.
That's about it. Happy DM.
Requirements:
1 supertank party
1 DD party
1 BLM party
Supertank party = PLD WHM WHM WHM RDM BRD, can substitute WHM for a RDM or COR.
DD party = someone with shadows who can pull and a healer.
BLM party = up to 5 BLMs in a pt and a RDM, fill up with DDs.
The supertanking method. We let one PLD sight aggro the AA's, and due to the weird hate mechanics, we can cure bomb him, and we won't grab hate. As long as supertank pt keeps PLD fresh and alive, the others can simple pull each AA one at a time until they are all dead.
Order in which to pull AA's off tank: EV, MT, GK, HM, TT. Pets go down fast.
What's brilliant about the strategy is...
a) TT stays inside the arena the whole time. No uber BLM spells raping our alliance.
b) Supertanking doesn't require uber gear.
c) If you can survive the EV you're doing great.
d) The more AA's you kill, the less MP you'll eventually have. But the less AA's the supertank has to take hits from.
e) No hate bouncing around, no kiting mess, no confusion.
It's pretty simple really. The DM layout is like this:
- Entry room
- Hallway
- Stairs
- Arena
You can buff outside btw, including TP and Shikikoyo, so use it.
1) DD/BLM parties stay in Entry room upon entering (cept puller, who goes with supertank), Supertank party goes to the TOP of the stairs.
2) Supertank puts on POWDER BOOTS (these are @#%^ing necessary, bok tried once w/o them, PLD got raped through triple penetration 5 times, including pets).
3) Supertank uses POWDER BOOTS, runs down, aggroes them, runs back up and stays at the top of the stairs. All AA cept TT will follow.
4) Supertank HAS to position himself so that he can shield block all AAs to minimize damage.
5) Puller pulls EV to Entry room, parties kill it (and try to stun its massive aoe damage and benediction)
6) Puller pulls MT, then GK, then HM, throw in some pets here and there... Once you kill EV, you've practically won.
7) Once all dead, run to the arena and just start smashing the (then) harmless TT. Win.
RULES
- DO NOT PERFORM ANY ACTION ON THE AA'S THAT ATTACK THE PLD.
- NOBODY NEAR THE PLD RESTS EVER.
- NOBODY EVER NOWHERE USES PETS. NEVER.
- PLD SHOULD ONLY USE DEFENSIVE BUFFS (/blu cocoon works nicely, but /war works too)
- NOBODY DO ANYTHING OFFENSIVE ON AA'S THAT ATTACK THE PLD, again. Cept puller lol.
Resting, sitting, putting out pets, claiming a AA that is attacking the PLD will cause hate mechanics to kick in, and make things a lot harder (but not impossible).
Things to watch out for:
- EV can rape everyone 5 times over. If you get her down, don't mind the casualties, you're in great shape.
- You are allowed to wipe once. Twice will be difficult.
- Pets can be slept.
- BRING @#%^ING POWDER BOOTS FOR PLD.
- BRING YOUR ARK PENTASPHERE.
- BRING A TP WING.
And again...
- NOBODY USES ANY PET WHATSOEVER. NOWHERE. NEVER.
- DO NOT ENGAGE, CLAIM or ATTACK THE AA's that are FIGHTING PLD.
That's about it. Happy DM.
Study up!
Also, since I'm getting /tells about what meds and stuff to take, for anyone wondering, EVERYONE needs Poison Pots (Regen drinks to counter would be nice too), Reraise (if you don't bring it, I'll kill you myself and you can damn well stay down <.<) and whatever food you'd usually use (Sushi, Pies etc).
On top of that, mages should probably bring along some refresh drinks and all /NIN and magey people will need Echo Drops. Ethers could help in a sticky situation too.
For the melee, Opo-opo Necklaces and Sleep potions if you're not /SAM (so we can trash EV straight off the bat), a TP Wing is a MUST. Hi-Pots could also help if the mages are down/otherwise occupied.
Oh and bring more than just a Scroll of RR, chances are, you'll need more than that.
Edited, Feb 20th 2009 7:46am by RheiaM
