Ninja Equipment Guide By Eclipstic
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
- Diabolos
This guide contains gear choices for the aspiring Ninja. 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 versatile as possible.
Also, NIN gear below 30 is pretty basic and there's not much special about it, save a few exceptions. So those
will have to be chosen at the player's discretion.
Weapon
As a general rule, once you get Dual Wield at level 10, find a main hand weapon with the highest damage for that level and use a low delay weapon with some kind of enhancement (additional effects poison/defense down, spell interruption rate, parry, evasion, etc.) in the offhand. I will list the most notable Katanas here.
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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26 | File:Busuto.JPG | Alchemy (33)
|
30 | File:Nikkariaoe.jpg | Notorious Monster |
38 | File:Niokiyotsuna.png | Notorious Monster |
46 | File:YotoPlus1.JPG | ==Synthesis Recipes==
Alchemy (55)
|
48 | File:Sai Plus 1.jpg | ==Synthesis Recipes==
Smithing (61), Leathercraft (37)
|
70 | File:Katana Fudo.jpg | Notorious Monster |
73 | File:Perdu Blade.png | 48,000 Imperial Standing
This was THE best offhand katana for a long time and, in my personal opinion, is still the best offhand until Kamome obtainable at 84. |
80 | File:Hochomasamune.png | Abyssea - VNM (La Theine) |
84 | File:Kamome.png | Abyssea - Misareaux
100% drop and an extremely strong offhand to replace Perdu. |
85 | File:Kannagi (85).png | Trial of the Magians
Trial 1509 : 50 Helm of Briareus This is an incredible boost to NIN offensive. Inside abyssea, Blade: Hi will average 3-4k on a decently geared NIN with spikes around 5-6K. Outside, Jin is still favored simply because Hi relies so heavily on a critical strike. |
90 | File:Kannagi90.png | Trial of the Magians |
Ammo
There's a few RSE items that are worth using till the Bomb Core is accessible, so choose one with DEX or STR to tide you over.
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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63 | File:Bomb Core.jpg | Notorious Monster |
83 | File:Qirmiz tathlum.png | Abyssea - Vunkerl |
Head
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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24 | File:Emperor Hairpin.jpg | Notorious Monster / BCNM |
41 | File:VoyagerSallet.jpg | Notorious Monster
Blade: Jin piece. |
56 | File:NinjaHatsuburi.jpg | Artifact Armor Quest
A macro piece for Ninjutsu. |
59 | File:Zeal Cap.png | Bonecraft (~78)
A Haste TP piece! |
71 | File:Gnadbhods helm.jpg | SCNM
Blade: Jin piece. |
73 | File:KogaHatsuburi.jpg | Dynamis
An upgrade in Ninjutsu equipment from AF1 head. |
75 | File:WalahraTurban.png | Mini-Quest
|
84 | File:Aias.jpg | Abyssea - Attohwa
Yet another Jin upgrade. |
85 | File:Zukin +1.JPG | Trial of the Magians
The first stage of the sexiest tp piece for NIN you will find. |
85 | File:Iga Zukin +2.png | Trial of the Magians
Drool at it's sexiness. |
90 | Trial of the Magians
This piece gives an amazing 10% Magic Attack Bonus to Ninjutsu. The augmented next tier also gives 5% extra damage per merit into San elemental. | |
95 | File:Ocelohmeh headpiece.png | Synergy : Adept Clothcraft : Artisan
Bonecraft : Initiate Elemental Balance: 40 48
As tempting as this may be for a TP piece, the AF3 +2 is better due to the Dual Wield. However, this is an amazing Blade: Hi ws piece. |
99 | File:Thaumas Hat.png | ==Neo-Nyzul Isle== |
Neck
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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21 | File:Spike necklace.jpg | Bonecraft (15)
|
60 | File:Chivalrous Chain.JPG | Assault Points
|
70 | File:Kubira Bead Necklace.png | Einherjar
Not to be used for TP set. WS only. |
72 | Quest
Items needed will vary Soil/Thunder gorgets can be used with Blade: Jin, Soil/Shadow can be used with Blade: Hi. | |
73 | Notorious Monster | |
80 | File:Iga erimaki.png | Abyssea - Konschtat |
87 | File:Ffxi 2011.06.06 17.46.58.png | Voidwatch Notorious Monster |
Earrings
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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29 | Dropped from: | |
35 | ENM | |
35 | ENM | |
65 | File:DiabolossEarring.png | Quest |
Body
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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Hands
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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Rings
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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Back
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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Waist
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
---|---|---|
Legs
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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Feet
Lvl | Armor | Notes/How To Obtain |
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Special Purpose: Blade: Hi
Equipment | Notes | Function |
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File:Kannagi (85).png | The key item to this set, of course. | Blade: Hi Access |
File:Kamome.png | This is the preferred sub Katana due to the increase in critical hit damage, which is what makes Hi really hit those high numbers. | Increases Critical Hit Damage |
File:Qirmiz tathlum.png | Increases Critical Hit Damage | |
File:Deceit mask.png | Alot of ppl use Bersail Cap for the extra 2 AGI, but i use this for the bit of accuracy and enmity. | WS Modifier: AGI
Crit Mod: DEX Enmity/Accuracy |
If i had a Hope Torque, i'd be using that, but this is the next best thing. | WS Modifier: AGI | |
Double Attack | ||
Insert AGI or STR earring here | ||
File:Loki's Kaftan.PNG | Biggest WS Modifier for the slot | WS Mod: AGI
Crit Mod: DEX |
File:Iga tekko.jpg | Outside of Abyssea, best hands. Inside, Seiryu's Kote for sure. | WS Mod: AGI
Crit Mod: DEX |
File:Epona's Ring.jpg | Double Attack | |
Abyssea: Stormsoul
Outside: Rajas |
Stormsoul: AGI
Rajas: DEX/STR | |
File:Atheling mantle.jpg | Attack | |
File:Soil Belt.png | Either one of these work with Blade: Hi. | Boosts to WS Damage |
File:Ambusher's Hose.png | The Hose are the biggest AGI for leg slot. Use Haidate outside Abyssea | Hose: AGI/Subtle Blow
Haidate: Crit Mod: DEX |
File:Lithe Boots.png | These certainly don't beat the stats of Hachiryu Sune-Ate, but at 5K on the AH, they sure beat the price tag or effort to obtain them. That being said, if you have the Sune-Ate, they are obviously superior. | WS Mod: AGI
Crit Mod: DEX |