INT+Eminity> Magic attack bonus?

[Blabj]

By my own calculations, I'd say 1 MAB = 2 INT.

So it depends on which way you look at things. If you can get +MAB and MP, that might be better than INT+(-)Enmity. Although it's also nice to have both so you can swap them out if you're dealing too much damage (especially with nin tanks, they kickass, but don't quite hold hate as well as a good ol' pld.)

In general, at high level BLM, Igqira > Errant, but being able to mix and match is nice, especially -5 enmity from the body.

Oh yeah, I might aswell edit in my gear set up, I have Iggy weskit, Demon Helm+1 (pure nuke powah!) and AF hat (+int and -enmity and +mp is good in my books), Mahatma Slops (nothing can compare to the amazingness of these slops ), AF2 boots (I don't have rostrums yet =\ ), Moldavite earring (essential BLM equip, in my books, if you don't have this you're gimped), and the rest is a mix and match of +int, elemental skill, and backup items (+enfeebling equips etc.). I also have a full set of NQ staves, I'd say my damage on BLM is decent, but then, even naked it's decent if there is a good MB goin on

 

[Kire]

yo blabj get your ry ass on msn lol

 

[Zeoaesir]

precious few items with MAB tho

ugg pendant, high lvl, high cost, only works at 50% mp or less

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To clarify the 50% thing.

The spell has to TAKE you past 50% which is not too hard with some of the bigger spells blm has.

 

[Zeoaesir]

This thread should help you pick out gear. Getting the right balance depends on your pocket book and personal judgement. I would usually put MAB before int. How much -enimity depends on how the party is going, if you are pulling hate a lot and not being able to reach your potential then you need more -enimity on. If you are never pulling hate, switch out some -enimity for more damage increasements.

Or...

Make sure it dies : )