Talk:Dancer: Guide to Weapons and Armor

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Just thought you might want to remove all the Scale Mail set items considering Dancer can't equip them. ^^ Bensmith91 18:07, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

You seem heavey on the STR+ items with not so much option on DEX+ (the rings, mainly), peculiar for dancer considering Acc would be mroe important than Att. You also dont seem to have any CHR+ items either, which is odd considering DNC's cures are CHR based. -- Sye 10:35, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

-Sye, dncs concern may be acc, but hitting for more than 0 requires str and atk, dex atk and chr assist DE for ws, you must consider gear swaps also later on. untill then, acc dex atk and str are key to TP gain unless you have a haste peice early on like swift belt and Raparree harness. Again this guide has all options of the better gear to use on dnc because not every1 has access or funds to higher gear.--Charles Guillen 22:19, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

You should probably add Scentless Armlets to the level 16 group of hands. They are about the same cost as the Bone Mittens +1, but offer 4 more evasion for 1 less in defense. These would probably last you a good 5 levels as well, if not more.

Sorry about the split post. Another item I highly recommend adding would be the Rogetsurin. It is usable by DNC, at level 15, and adds a point to AGI. It does 9 DMG, has a TP gain of 7.5% per hit, DPS of 1.89, and is a returning weapon so it has infinite use.

This is an excellent choice for soloing (when pulling near hostile mobs, like gobs in the dunes when fighting rabbits during LFP), throwing it in between the pretty slow H2H attacks for a few more TP here and there, and for the best reason another point of AGI.

My set up right now, as a 17 DNC, is:
-Compound Eye Circlet
-Wing Pendant
-Rogetsurin
-Bounding Boots
-Scentless Armlets
-Reflex Ring (x2) *can be macroed with Balance Ring to alternate with AGI and DEX*

The other equips are pretty run of the mill stuff, personal preference and all. But, this setup is pretty solid for parties and soloing alike up to 20, me thinks. Giving you about 14-15 to EVA, taking into account the AGI factor. This can be made even more of course with some of the equips you mentioned. But, I mentioned these few because most are free or fairly cheap, and are very common for people leveling multiple jobs.

Also, adding the rings, as another person mentioned would be a really good idea. They are a huge factor in DNC's effectiveness, especially after level 15.

Just thought someone should ask about food no one sees to know anything about what would be a good item in regards to this.

I like using Tuna Sushi myself for Dancer. (--Korikaze 04:16, 25 January 2008 (UTC))

Also, Impact Knuckles are level 32, not level 30. --Ctownwoody 19:40, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Brutal Earring should definitely be added. Also, Heroic Boots are level 74, not 75, and I'm not sure on what planet even the HQ is superior to Denali Gamashes. --Valiere 23:57, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

That's like asking why Leather Highboots are included if Leaping Boots are obviously better. The point of these guides is to tell you useful options, not "wear this at this level" thing. Denali isn't an option for many people, so it's good to have more easily obtainable options. --Yena 05:17, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

Just wondering... why are Hydro Baghnakhs listed? They're exactly the same as Brass Baghnakhs except for the whole water pump deal, and if you're using sambas then the additional effect is a moot point... not that many people use fans, batteries, and pumps anyways. --Urth 08:41, 30 June 2008 (UTC)