Erase - do i need it

I have the same dilema that you do, so I've thought about it a bit. Personally, I don't have that 600k to spare... I would much rather spend it on better gear. Plus... there really isn't anything that you level on up to 37 on which you need Erase really. So, I wost likely will not be getting it at 32. I may buy it once I get Blm past 64, but that's a while off. There's my 2 gil.
 
if you think you have 700k to blow on your subjob then go for it but you should have a smn whm rdm or brd in your party for that anyways... you're a blm, not a cure slave...
 
When I was tanking bats in Garlaige over the weekend, it really would have been nice if my WHM had erase (evasion down, aagghhh), but I am very understanding of low level people that can't afford a spell reaching Great Depression prices.

It IS a really nice spell, and your parties will love you for unexpectedly having it. But in my opinion, the addition of Divine Veil is where this spell's awesomeness really shines. I don't think I ever looked to see what level that spell is. If it's > 37, I really wouldn't worry about it too much. I'd say it's much more of a "career whm" spell. Exp is still really quick at these levels, and outside of Citadel Bat's 'evasion down' and Crawler's 'Sticky Thread' attacks, I don't see you getting justifiable mileage out of such an expense.

Might be a nifty spell to add to your own arsenal whem your BLM hits 64 though.

Just a thought.
 
when my BRD hits 64 ill have erase ready to go, i would deffiently say getting it, your going to need it sooner or later why not sooner? ^^ and plus, when your level 64 BLM and the WHM doesnt have it, you look 10 times cooler :P
 
For WHM 32-37, it's not that needed, But, for BLM 64-75, it's probably a good idea to have it. My suggestion: level WHM to 32 now, then BLM to 64, then decide if you want Erase on your main or not. If you do, get it; if not, don't.
 
Yes get it. Its not a matter of blowing 700k on your SJ. That will be incredibly useful in those parties with a Rdm main healer as they tend to be Rdm/Blm.

Fae
 
I just got my WHM to 36 (pt disbanded with 3k :? ). I kinda went into as, if I feel I need it in a pt, I will run and go get it. But It never came up as a problem. I will most likely get it when I hit 62 with BLM, just for the cases of RDM healer as Fae said.
 
I just remembered I am selling Erase in ah from BCNM, so yes BUY BUY BUY!!! :p j/k
 
Its definately a good spell to have. Although whm get the best use of it with divine veil, thats once every 10 mins. For now people can forgive you since it is a very expensive item and mages tend to have a difficult time farming gil. At higher levels tho, this spell is almost a must. Certain mobs do AoE and the whm may have used Divine veil or someone was missed in cast, so helping out will only improve party performance. I can suggest since you are leveling blm as your main to do BCNM to get the scroll. If you get 5 other friends and you tell them you need the scroll and they can sell the rest, I am sure you can get a scroll that way or just do a bunch of BCNM to get gil. You don't realize how important this spell really is until later in the game and until you actually have used it.
 
Crawler's 'Sticky Thread' attacks
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Haste is a better choice for this. It cancels the slow and gives haste. The only time erase is needed to counter slow is from spiders.

As a blm, you won't need it much. Wait until your blm is 64+ and see if you have spare money. If you do, go for it, otherwise don't sweat. The spell is used very rarely. The only aoe's you run into that need it are bats and crabs. You only exp on bats in garliege, so not a factor for a 64+ blm. For crabs' str down effect, the return on time spent casting, spent mp, and time missed resting that could be put towards more nukes pretty much outweighs casting erase on everyone. For a blm erase is a toy that gets little use. For a whm, its a tool that gets very dusty between uses. Put just about all equipment and other spells before erase.
 
Rones said:
Crawler's 'Sticky Thread' attacks
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Haste is a better choice for this. It cancels the slow and gives haste. The only time erase is needed to counter slow is from spiders.

As a blm, you won't need it much. Wait until your blm is 64+ and see if you have spare money. If you do, go for it, otherwise don't sweat. The spell is used very rarely. The only aoe's you run into that need it are bats and crabs. You only exp on bats in garliege, so not a factor for a 64+ blm. For crabs' str down effect, the return on time spent casting, spent mp, and time missed resting that could be put towards more nukes pretty much outweighs casting erase on everyone. For a blm erase is a toy that gets little use. For a whm, its a tool that gets very dusty between uses. Put just about all equipment and other spells before erase.
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I don't know, I remember getting quite a bit of use out of it as I leveled, and it's great for end-game stuff. Especially in Bibiki Bay, where the gob casters just loved to toss out spells like Dia (and Diaga) and Bio. Then there's mobs like crabs, that you fight all your lvling career. For one WHM trying to Erase ~3 melee, it's helpful for someone else to help toss one out there, with the recast time and all. Is it really needed for lvling WHM to 37, though? I don't really think so.
Kinda' sad to hear it's gone up to 700k, though. I remember being pissed when it had gone up to 400k when I had to get it.
 
i say by the time your 50whm (or 65w/e) u shuld have erase... it wuld help ppl alot... cuz im a blm and i still cast it like crazy in pts when needed... cuz there are AoE shit u gotta erase and if 1person does it = takes for ever >.>
 
I think a RDM/WHM should have erase at that level. BLM/WHM don't care so much about.
 
The issue with Haste over Sticky thread is that haste is at lvl 40, if you are stopping at 37... I would say do NOT get erase unless you want to take WHM up past teh subjob status, if you do then yes get it.
 
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