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==Gear Progression== | ==Gear Progression== | ||
Generally, magical classes follow the same path of progression, and they only differ with their choice of weapon, and upper headgear. Choi has made a [[Choi%27s_Guide_To_Magic#Magic_Gear_Progression|thorough guide]] for all things about a magical user's progression towards endgame and it is honestly commendable. In this guide, we'll be focusing more on the Elemental Master's side of progression with core gears that an EM would need for leveling during the early stages of the game to its mid game and then finally endgame. '''This section will also be told for the perspective of people new to the game''' and if this happens to be your 2nd or 3rd time to play a magic-based character then you can freely switch some of the gear recommendations per stages or skip that stage entirely. Furthermore, the entire scope of this gear progression section will fundamentally cover the autocast https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #006400 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">'''Elemental Buster'''</span> build and other unique builds of the class will have their own [[The Complete Elemental Master Guide by Goldie#Builds|separate sections]]. | Generally, magical classes follow the same path of progression, and they only differ with their choice of weapon, and upper headgear. Choi has made a [[Choi%27s_Guide_To_Magic#Magic_Gear_Progression|thorough guide]] for all things about a magical user's progression towards endgame and it is honestly commendable. In this guide, we'll be focusing more on the Elemental Master's side of progression with core gears that an EM would need for leveling during the early stages of the game to its mid game and then finally endgame. '''This section will also be told for the perspective of people new to the game''' and if this happens to be your 2nd or 3rd time to play a magic-based character then you can freely switch some of the gear recommendations per stages or skip that stage entirely. Furthermore, the entire scope of this gear progression section will fundamentally cover the autocast https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #006400 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">'''Elemental Buster'''</span> build and other unique builds of the class will have their own [[The Complete Elemental Master Guide by Goldie#Builds|separate sections]]. | ||
The gears that will be listed under the '''early game''' section are those that will be used for early leveling. Early game gears will be divided into '''three''' ('''3''') '''subcategories''': '''Part I''', '''Part II''', and '''Part III'''. In '''Part I''', you begin your gear progression with the Advanced Paradise Set you used for leveling as a Sorcerer and you are expected to do the Episodic Quests. With the Grace set you had just gotten from Episode 17.1, you will be farming for raw zeny mostly in places like [[Thanatos_Tower_Revamp|Thanatos Tower Flr. 12]], while doing the quests for Episode 17.2 and Episode 18 to get you ready for the next set of gears for Part II. Most of the gears here are obtained from Episode 17.2 and Episode 18, that's why the sooner you finish the episodic quests the closer you approach Part II of early game progression. '''Part II''' routine is almost similar to Part I where you will again farm for zeny to gear yourself up. Upon reaching '''Part III''' of gear progression, this is where you'll start to craft gears which you will continue to use 'til endgame such as {{#item:540079}}and {{#item:470204}}. You'll also be able to start farming popular dungeons such as [[Niflheim|Niflheim 2]] and [[Clock Tower Unknown Basement]]. | The gears that will be listed under the '''early game''' section are those that will be used for early leveling. Early game gears will be divided into '''three''' ('''3''') '''subcategories''': '''Part I''', '''Part II''', and '''Part III'''. In '''Part I''', you begin your gear progression with the Advanced Paradise Set you used for leveling as a Sorcerer and you are expected to do the Episodic Quests. With the Grace set you had just gotten from Episode 17.1, you will be farming for raw zeny mostly in places like [[Thanatos_Tower_Revamp|Thanatos Tower Flr. 12]], while doing the quests for Episode 17.2 and Episode 18 to get you ready for the next set of gears for Part II. Most of the gears here are obtained from Episode 17.2 and Episode 18, that's why the sooner you finish the episodic quests the closer you approach Part II of early game progression. '''Part II''' routine is almost similar to Part I where you will again farm for zeny to gear yourself up. Upon reaching '''Part III''' of gear progression, this is where you'll start to craft gears which you will continue to use 'til endgame such as {{#item:540079}}and {{#item:470204}}. You'll also be able to start farming popular dungeons such as [[Niflheim|Niflheim 2]] and [[Clock Tower Unknown Basement]]. | ||
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*Refine the boots to +9 using the {{#item:100130}}, which costs 20 {{#item:25723}}. | *Refine the boots to +9 using the {{#item:100130}}, which costs 20 {{#item:25723}}. | ||
*You can farm Unknown Parts and Cor Cores at '''Rudus Flr. 2''' {{#navi:sp_rudus2|185|258}} or you can buy them from vendors. | *You can farm Unknown Parts and Cor Cores at '''Rudus Flr. 2''' {{#navi:sp_rudus2|185|258}} or you can buy them from vendors. | ||
*A good source of FCT redux. You only need a total of 1 second on your AoE skills with the exception of ''' | *A good source of FCT redux. You only need a total of 1 second on your AoE skills with the exception of '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #006400 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' which demands 1.5 seconds FCT. With this boots, {{#item:1000672}}and {{#item:25067}}, you can get 1.5 seconds FCT redux in total. | ||
*'''Nightmare Verit Card''' is much cheaper and gives more MAtk%. | *'''Nightmare Verit Card''' is much cheaper and gives more MAtk%. | ||
*'''Icewind Card''' is a bit more expensive but gives 5% VCT to help you reach instant cast. | *'''Icewind Card''' is a bit more expensive but gives 5% VCT to help you reach instant cast. | ||
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*Small upgrades on '''Vesper Headgear''' just to improve your damage a bit. | *Small upgrades on '''Vesper Headgear''' just to improve your damage a bit. | ||
*<big>*</big>When you did the shortcut and you've acquired the '''Time Dimensions Rune Crown''' in advance, you could fully refine and grade it as this will be your endgame headgear and so that you could finally autocast your ''' | *<big>*</big>When you did the shortcut and you've acquired the '''Time Dimensions Rune Crown''' in advance, you could fully refine and grade it as this will be your endgame headgear and so that you could finally autocast your '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #006400 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>'''. | ||
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Technically, it's not supposed to be your first exposure to Varmundt and its Biospheres since you can access it as early as you gain access to Episode 17.2 but at the current state of your gears at the time you can't farm in those areas just yet. But now that you do, you can now start upgrading your accessories to {{#item:490307}} and {{#item:490304}}. You would need to [[Varmundt's Biosphere#Varmundt Rune Equipment / Rings|reform]] two (2) copies of {{#item:490301}}first. They give good increase in damage so farm for them as soon as you are able to. For more info on their enchants, check this [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere#Varmundt_Ring_Enchants|page]]. As stated on the table, you need not to aim for the {{#item:311943}} and {{#item:311942}} as it's purely RNG to get them so for now you can just settle for the different racial enchants and focus more on upgrading the 3rd and 4th slot enchants. Now if you're looking for an upgrade for your Convertible Magical Wing, you can start making your own {{#item:480233}} as you farm for your two Varmundt rings as well. Death Rune Manteau needs [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere#Varmundt_Equipment_Reform|reforming]] too just like the rings. The manteau starts to perform slightly better than Magical Wing at +10~+11 Grade C. For more info on how to enchant your Varmundt Rings and Death Rune Manteau, refer to this [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere#Rune_Armor_Enchants|page]]. | Technically, it's not supposed to be your first exposure to Varmundt and its Biospheres since you can access it as early as you gain access to Episode 17.2 but at the current state of your gears at the time you can't farm in those areas just yet. But now that you do, you can now start upgrading your accessories to {{#item:490307}} and {{#item:490304}}. You would need to [[Varmundt's Biosphere#Varmundt Rune Equipment / Rings|reform]] two (2) copies of {{#item:490301}}first. They give good increase in damage so farm for them as soon as you are able to. For more info on their enchants, check this [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere#Varmundt_Ring_Enchants|page]]. As stated on the table, you need not to aim for the {{#item:311943}} and {{#item:311942}} as it's purely RNG to get them so for now you can just settle for the different racial enchants and focus more on upgrading the 3rd and 4th slot enchants. Now if you're looking for an upgrade for your Convertible Magical Wing, you can start making your own {{#item:480233}} as you farm for your two Varmundt rings as well. Death Rune Manteau needs [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere#Varmundt_Equipment_Reform|reforming]] too just like the rings. The manteau starts to perform slightly better than Magical Wing at +10~+11 Grade C. For more info on how to enchant your Varmundt Rings and Death Rune Manteau, refer to this [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere#Rune_Armor_Enchants|page]]. | ||
<big>*</big>Provided you have completed the Dimensions combo consisting of {{#item:400536}}and {{#item:540079}} or {{#item:540080}}, you can now fully refine and grade these items. '''At''' '''Grade A''', these equipment will unlock your true potential and will allow you to autocast your ultimate skill ''' | <big>*</big>Provided you have completed the Dimensions combo consisting of {{#item:400536}}and {{#item:540079}} or {{#item:540080}}, you can now fully refine and grade these items. '''At''' '''Grade A''', these equipment will unlock your true potential and will allow you to autocast your ultimate skill '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #006400 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' which will make farming much easier for you. | ||
===Endgame=== | ===Endgame=== | ||
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Gears that are new in this section are the [[Alice_Twisted_Madness#Gear|Alice gears]] {{#item:460020}}, {{#item:410233}}, and {{#item:420213}}. The Mad Bunny is sought for the utility that it gives. It gives more ASPD and ACD plus 10% resistance against all element. Damage-wise, it didn't perform significantly better than {{#item:460040}} in my tests, but having more utility is nice to those who prefer it over damage. On the other hand, the middle and lower headgears Gambler's Seal and Ace of Spades are your next new upgrade in those slots. They were upgraded last because they give little improvement in damage as compared to the costs of crafting them and your other core gears. | Gears that are new in this section are the [[Alice_Twisted_Madness#Gear|Alice gears]] {{#item:460020}}, {{#item:410233}}, and {{#item:420213}}. The Mad Bunny is sought for the utility that it gives. It gives more ASPD and ACD plus 10% resistance against all element. Damage-wise, it didn't perform significantly better than {{#item:460040}} in my tests, but having more utility is nice to those who prefer it over damage. On the other hand, the middle and lower headgears Gambler's Seal and Ace of Spades are your next new upgrade in those slots. They were upgraded last because they give little improvement in damage as compared to the costs of crafting them and your other core gears. | ||
If you're one of those people who joined the bandwagon and only played EM because of the autocast feature that the Dimensions set gives, well this is now the part (or earlier before now) where you should have a {{#item:400536}} to pair with one of your books. To [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere_Depth_2#Time_Dimensions_Rune_Crowns|craft]] one, you'll need to have access first to Depth Abyss 2. You will need 2,000 Reputation pts. from [[Varmundt's Biosphere Depth]] to access this dungeon. More pieces of information regarding the enchanting process on this [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere_Depth_2#Normal_Enchants|page]]. Put as much attention as you can on the Dimensions Rune Crown and Dimensions Book and refine them to +15 if you can because besides allowing you the ability to autocast ''' | If you're one of those people who joined the bandwagon and only played EM because of the autocast feature that the Dimensions set gives, well this is now the part (or earlier before now) where you should have a {{#item:400536}} to pair with one of your books. To [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere_Depth_2#Time_Dimensions_Rune_Crowns|craft]] one, you'll need to have access first to Depth Abyss 2. You will need 2,000 Reputation pts. from [[Varmundt's Biosphere Depth]] to access this dungeon. More pieces of information regarding the enchanting process on this [[Varmundt%27s_Biosphere_Depth_2#Normal_Enchants|page]]. Put as much attention as you can on the Dimensions Rune Crown and Dimensions Book and refine them to +15 if you can because besides allowing you the ability to autocast '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #006400 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''', these two will also give you Elemental Buster skill modifier. At +15 for both pieces of equipment, it'll be a total of '''60% Elemental Buster skill modifier'''! No other classes besides EM and only EM gets the privilege and the prestige of autocasting their ultimate and on top of that gets skill modifier for it, so make sure to capitalize on that. | ||
Then lastly, you can upgrade your armor to either {{#item:450173}} or {{#item:450284}} and the endless debate whether to stick to Nebula or Engraved still remains to this day simply because Nebula is a future-proof BiS gear that will complement the '''Hall of Life''' ('''HoL''') gears. This is also the reason why people started investing on a {{#item:490136}} as it'll be part of the '''HoL''' series. It recently had just gotten its 2nd enchant {{#item:313038}} in anticipation for HoL. | Then lastly, you can upgrade your armor to either {{#item:450173}} or {{#item:450284}} and the endless debate whether to stick to Nebula or Engraved still remains to this day simply because Nebula is a future-proof BiS gear that will complement the '''Hall of Life''' ('''HoL''') gears. This is also the reason why people started investing on a {{#item:490136}} as it'll be part of the '''HoL''' series. It recently had just gotten its 2nd enchant {{#item:313038}} in anticipation for HoL. | ||