CAUTION! | ||
This article is a personal guide. Information expressed in this guide is one player's opinion and may be more opinion than fact. Strategies and information contained herein may not work for everyone. No non-minor changes should be made without consulting the author. Changes or questions should be discussed on the talk page. |
- Guide written by
- Eclipstic
- Server
- Siren
This guide contains gear choices for the aspiring Dancer. I am aware that there are
many other choices suitable for the job at given levels. What i have picked out are the ones
that are most noteworthy only. That is, they will allow the player to be as efficient as i believe possible.
Also, most DNC gear below 30 is pretty basic and there's not much special about it. So those
will have to be chosen at the player's discretion. Exceptions will be noted.
Weapons[]
Until you get Dual Wield at 20, H2h is the way to go since Combo will outdamage anything you can throw at a mob with a dagger.
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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1 | Leathercraft (3/14), Woodworking (1/12)
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14 | ==Notorious Monster==
If you can get your hands on a pair of these, it'll be the best find you can get on weapons until at least 20 | |
20 | ==Windurst Conquest Points Items
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21 | Alchemy (23/34)
Pair one of these up with a Mercenary's Knife and you've got yourself a good duo to last you till 30. | |
30 | ==Windurst Conquest Points Items
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31 | Alchemy (47/58)
The MCK paired with this will be your next dynamic duo. | |
34 | Smithing (38/49)
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46 | Bonecraft (41/52)
Get the +1s, you will want your daggers to last as long as you can at this level. You're going to be living off of Drain Samba, so you want the best dmg vs. delay you can find. | |
56 | Bonecraft (59/70)
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62 | ==Notorious Monster==
This is a great off hand dagger. The NM is part of weapons trial kills, so there will most likely be alot of people camping it out. If you're lucky, they'll let you in and take the dagger. | |
69 | Alchemy (86/97)
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69 | ==Notorious Monster==
Has a great hidden effect for solo play. | |
70 | Bonecraft (84/95)
| |
71 | ==Cobra Unit (Windurst)
Great offhand dagger | |
74 | ==Notorious Monster==
Best main hand dagger until you get into Mythic or trial daggers. Price has been driven down dramatically due to this. | |
75 | ==Mythic Weapons==
Only great for its added step effects. Be prepared for a ton of hard work and gil. | |
75+ | Trial of the Magians | Due to the overwhelming variety of weapons, refer to the Dagger Trials page for options. |
80 | ==Abyssea - Uleguerand==
MAIN HAND | |
85 | ==Trial of the Magians== | |
85 | ==Trial of the Magians==
Empyrean | |
89 | ==Abyssea - Uleguerand==
This NM, well, he's a !@*$%. Pray you can proc blue !! to get this piece of gold before you're eating dirt. WALTZ | |
90 | ==Abyssea - Uleguerand==
This is the highest base damage dagger next to the lv 90 Twashtar and much easier to obtain i might add. MAIN HAND | |
90 | ==Abyssea - Empyreal Paradox==
OFF HAND | |
90 | ==Trial of the Magians==
Personally, I offhand this with the Phurba for the potency since i do alot of solo work. The extra TP gain with this weapon is astounding, but it comes at the loss of a little less DoT. | |
90 | ==Trial of the Magians==
This weapon does not shine near as bright in the hands of a DNC as it does a THF. Nevertheless, it has the highest base dmg and will still deal punishing Eviscerations and the empyrean WS combined with the proper Job Abilities. |
Ammo/Ranged[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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30 | ==RSE==
Elvaan only | |
40 | ==Artifact Armor==
A handy tool for pulling as well as CHR+3 to boost your Waltz Potency | |
58 | ==Notorious Monster==
Not used very often, but when you're not pulling and don't need cures so much, every little bit can help. | |
60 | ==Fourth Division (Bastok)==
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70 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
78 | File:Thewbomblet.jpg | ==Abyssea - Tahrongi
Spawned by trading an Alkaline Humus obtained from the nearby Pachypodium |
83 | ==Abyssea - Attohwa==
PULLING | |
84 | ==Abyssea - Vunkerl== |
Head[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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16 | Bonecraft (18/29)
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21 | Bonecraft (28/39)
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24 | ==Notorious Monster/BCNM== | |
54 | ==Artifact Armor==
Quest started by talking to the NPC Matthias Items Needed:
Sambas / Weaponskill | |
59 | Bonecraft (~78)
| |
68 | ==Fourth Division (Bastok)==
| |
70 | ==Notorious Monster==
A good piece for to slot in when you're a little down on accuracy | |
71 | ==Synergy== | |
72 | ==Dynamis==
Waltz / Pyrrhic Kleos | |
74 | ==Artifact Armor +1==
Items Needed: | |
75 | ==Mini-Quest==
TP | |
75 | ==A Moogle Kupo d'Etat==
One of the 3 final augmentable rewards | |
77 | ==Abyssea - Tahrongi==
If you're still missing that accuracy, this is a great replacement for O hat with DEX mods for DE and Evisceration | |
78 | ==Abyssea - Tahrongi== | |
79 | ==Abyssea - Tahrongi== | |
84 | ==Abyssea - Attohwa==
WS | |
85 | ==Trial of the Magians: Armor== |
Neck[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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18 | Goldsmithing (39-40)
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21 | Bonecraft (15/26)
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33 | ==Notorious Monster/BCNM== | |
60 | ==Assault== | |
67 | File:Knack pendant.jpg | ==Notorious Monster== |
70 | ==Einherjar
| |
73 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
74 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
80 | ==Abyssea - Konschtat
Dual Wield effect is 3%. | |
84 | ==Abyssea - Attohwa==
It's not a Love Torque but you can use it for TP and WS if you are without it or the Charis Necklace. |
Earrings[]
Until 30-40 there's a variety of Evasion/Attack earrings that will work well. Just choose whichever fits your situation.
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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29 | ==Monster== | |
40 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
49 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
52 | File:Accurate earring.jpg | ==Garrison== |
55 | Bonecraft (61/72)
| |
65 | ==Quest== | |
67 | Goldsmithing (85/96)
| |
70 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
72 | ==Quest==
TP | |
72 | ==Quest==
Take your pick, cuz you only get one | |
75 | ==Limbus/NPC==
Cost: 75 Ancient Beastcoins | |
75 | ==Einherjar/NPC==
Cost: 15,000 Ampoules of Therion Ichor Waltz/WS | |
76 | Jupiter's Earring
DEX+3 Resist Vs. Lightning+16 Resist Vs. Water+16 All Jobs |
==Synergy== |
84 | ==Abyssea - Misareaux==
WS |
Body[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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16 | Bonecraft (26/37), Leathercraft (7/18)
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21 | Bonecraft (36/47), Leathercraft (9/20)
| |
30 | File:Mercenary Captain's Doublet.JPG | ==Windurst Conquest Points Items==
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45 | Leathercraft (57/68), Goldsmithing (50/61) Clothcraft (48/59)
| |
50 | ==Quest==
TP | |
55 | File:Jaridah Peti.jpg | Leathercraft (66/77), Smithing () Clothcraft ()
|
57 | Bonecraft (69/80), Leathercraft (33/44)
Weaponskill/TP (until 70s) | |
60 | ==Artifact Armor==
Weaponskill/Waltz | |
68 | ==Cobra Unit (Windurst)==
| |
71 | ==Notorious Monster==
Weaponskill | |
74 | ==Artifact Armor +1==
Obtained by trading the following items to Sagheera in Port Jeuno: Weaponskill/Waltz | |
75 | ==Dynamis==
Weaponskill/Violent Flourish | |
75 | ==A Crystalline Prophecy==
As a finishing reward, you may add two augments, the most common of which for DNC are "Dual Wield +3%" and "Accuracy +10" making this a fantastic TP piece as well as for Weaponskills. | |
78 | ==Abyssea==
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79 | ==Abyssea - Konschtat== | |
85 | ==Abyssea - Attohwa== | |
87 | ==Synergy== | |
89 | ==Trial of the Magians: Armor== |
Hands[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
---|---|---|
14 | ==Treasure Chest== | |
27 (RSE) | ==Quest==
Weaponskill | |
52 | ==Artifact Armor==
Matthias will require the following items to make your order:
| |
68 | ==Cobra Unit (Windurst)==
| |
72 | Leathercraft (99/110)
TP | |
72 | ==ZNM==
Weaponskill | |
80 | ==Abyssea - Konschtat==
TP/Tank | |
81 | ==Abyssea - Vunkerl==
A great versatile piece for WS and Waltzes. | |
87 | ==Trial of the Magians: Armor |
Rings[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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14 | Goldsmithing (35/46)
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14 | Goldsmithing (35/46)
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30 | ==BCNM== | |
30 | ==Monster== | |
30 | ==Chains of Promathia==
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34 | ==Quest== | |
35 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
36 | Goldsmithing (55/66)
Weaponskill | |
40 | Leathercraft (90/101)
| |
49 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
49 | ==ENM==
Weaponskill | |
50 | ==Assault==
Weaponskill | |
50 | ==Treasures of Aht Urhgan==
One of the 3 rewards of completion | |
54 | Goldsmithing (75/86)
Weaponskill | |
70 | ==ZNM== | |
72 | Goldsmithing (95/106)
Weaponskill | |
74 | Goldsmithing (102)
Weaponskill | |
75 | ==VNM==
Weaponskill | |
75 | ==VNM==
Weaponskill | |
80 | ==Synergy==
Synergy (Craftsman)
| |
80 | ==Synergy==
Synergy (Craftsman)
| |
82 | ==Abyssea - Attohwa== | |
83 | ==Abyssea - Attohwa== | |
89 | ==Abyssea - Altepa== | |
90 | File:Pyrosoul.png | ==Synergy== |
90 | Thundersoul ring
[Ring] All Races DEX+7 VIT-3 Enhances "Resist Poison" effect Lv. 90 All Jobs |
==Synergy== |
Back[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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24 | Leathercraft (82/93)
| |
47 | ==Quest== | |
61 | Leathercraft (60/71)
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70 | ==Dynamis== | |
71 | ==ENM== | |
74 | ==Campaign ops== | |
77 | ==Abyssea - La Theine== | |
89 | File:Atheling mantle.jpg | ==Abyssea - Altepa== |
Waist[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
---|---|---|
15 | File:WarriorsBeltPlus1.JPG | Leathercraft (25/36)
|
44 | ==Notorious Monster== | |
50 | ==Notorious Monster==
TP | |
50 (RSE) | ==BCNM==
Weaponskill | |
50 | ==San d'Oria Conquest Points Items==
Weaponskills | |
60 | ==Leujaoam Sanctum Assault Points==
Weaponskills | |
72 | ==Campaign Ops==
Weaponskills | |
75 | ==Notorious Monster==
With only a few of these in existence, i wish you luck on the infamous AV. | |
80 | ==Abyssea - Tahrongi==
TP | |
90 | ==Abyssea - Empyreal Paradox== |
Legs[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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16 | Bonecraft (24/35) Leathercraft (6/17)
Bone +1 gear is incredibly cheap now and will serve you well until Beetle +1 | |
21 | Bonecraft (34/45), Leathercraft (9/20)
Beetle +1 gear prices have dropped significantly also, making this a perfect set to use until you gradually replace each one. | |
25 | Goldsmithing (21/32)
| |
58 | ==Artifact Armor==
Yes, i really did jump from 25 to 58. Not much special in the way of legwear. TP/Waltz/Dancing Edge | |
68 | ==Cobra Unit (Windurst)==
TP | |
71 | ==Synergy==
Weaponskill / TP (Until AF2) | |
72 | ==ZNM (Tier III)==
Weaponskill / TP (Until AF2) | |
73 | ==Notorious Monster==
Weaponskill (ALT) | |
74 | File:Etoiletights.jpg | ==Dynamis==
TP / Weaponskill |
74 | File:Oily Trousers.jpg | ==Notorious Monster==
Weaponskill (ALT) |
78 | ==Abyssea==
TP | |
79 | ==Abyssea - Tahrongi==
This piece has so many functions, it's amazing. TP / Evasion / Tank | |
79 | File:Tumbler Trunks.jpg | ==Abyssea - La Theine==
Dancing Edge / Evisceration |
83 | ==Trial of the Magians: Armor== |
Feet[]
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
---|---|---|
7 | ==Notorious Monster/BCNM== | |
62 | File:Marinefboots.JPG File:Marinemboots.JPG | ==BCNM== |
71 | Ebur Gaiters/Furia Gaiters
[Feet] All Races DEF: 17 DEX +3 Accuracy +4 Evasion +4 "Subtle Blow" +4 Lv. 71 THF / NIN / DNC |
==Synergy== |
72 | ==ZNM== | |
72 | Leathercraft (94/105)
TP | |
73 | ==Dynamis==
Steps | |
74 | ==Notorious Monster==
The best full time foot piece for DNC, hands down. | |
78 | ==Abyssea==
| |
81 | ==Trial of the Magians: Armor== | |
83 | ==Abyssea - Attohwa==
SPECIAL PURPOSE |
Eclipstic's Personal Sets (90+)[]
TP[]
Haste Count | Armor | Other Beneficial TP Stats |
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6% | Accuracy / Store TP | |
Dual Wield (3%) / Subtle Blow | ||
Double Attack | ||
Dual Wield (5%) | ||
Dual Wield (10%) / Subtle Blow | ||
9% | ||
File:Epona's Ring.jpg | Double Attack / Triple Attack | |
Store TP / Subtle Blow | ||
File:Atheling mantle.jpg | Double Attack | |
16% | Double Attack | |
21% | Dagger Skill (Accuracy) / Tactical Parry Enhancment | |
25% | Store TP | |
Total Reduction: 43% | 13% Double Attack
Store TP +21 Subtle Blow +20 |
Evasion (Solo/Tank Situations)[]
Skill Count | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
---|---|---|
(+10) | ==Notorious Monster== | |
(+19) | File:Torero torque.jpg | ==Abyssea - Uleguerand== |
(+29) | Bonecraft (69/80), Leathercraft (33/44)
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(+39) | ==Mini-Quest== | |
(+42) | ==Abyssea - Vunkerl | |
(+51) | ==Walk of Echoes== |
Waltz[]
Armor | Waltz Modifier |
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CHR | |
Waltz Potency | |
CHR | |
Waltz Potency | |
CHR | |
CHR | |
VIT CHR | |
Waltz Potency | |
VIT CHR | |
CHR | |
CHR |
Weaponskills[]
Armor | Point of Interest |
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Rudra's Storm | |
TP Bonus
This will help tremendously since DNC can force a critical hit every time with Climactic Flourish. Any version of this weapon after lv. 90 adds base damage. | |
5% Critical Hit Damage / DEX | |
Accuracy and Attack are nice but the gem of this piece is the chance of +10% Damage to the critical hit forced by Climactic Flourish. | |
DEX / Dagger Skill | |
Double Attack / Store TP | |
Critical Hit Damage / DEX / Store TP | |
DEX / Accuracy | |
DEX / STR / Store TP | |
File:Epona's Ring.jpg | Double Attack / Triple Attack |
I chose this over Atheling Mantle for the 3% Critical Hit Damage since it can be forced with Climactic Flourish. | |
Link=Snow Belt | Increased WS Damage |
File:Tumbler Trunks.jpg | Attack / DEX |
DEX / Store TP
Other Guides by Eclipstic[] |