R8 for clerics okay/decent/lousy?

QueenOfNukes - Heavens Tear
QueenOfNukes - Heavens Tear Posts: 98 Arc User
edited July 2011 in Cleric
Wondering exactly what the title states, I was thinking if sticking my cleric with R8 at 100 would be okay, decent or lousy? I used to aim for R9 but I think that's near impossible for me.

So I was thinking, would an R8, top, bottom, weapon, together with Archangel sleeves and boots be an okay alternative? Of course, it's NOTHING compared to R9, but is that decent damage output?

Would I be able to deal 10k damage at least? ):
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  • RedsRose - Lost City
    RedsRose - Lost City Posts: 12,354 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Everything about Rank 8 imo is good but the pants in my opinion. I just think that there are better alternatives such as Nirvana or even the TT90 pants have the better stats.

    There is no reason not to be Rank 8 end game as a Cleric except to get Nirvana (which is much more expensive xD).
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  • apex1predator
    apex1predator Posts: 4 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    10k dmg on what?

    I went with r8 wep,pants,top,archangel boots,sleeves when i hit 100.
  • Decus - Dreamweaver
    Decus - Dreamweaver Posts: 5,033 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Everything about Rank 8 imo is good but the pants in my opinion. I just think that there are better alternatives such as Nirvana or even the TT90 pants have the better stats.

    There is no reason not to be Rank 8 end game as a Cleric except to get Nirvana (which is much more expensive xD).

    All of this, exactly. Especially that bit about the pants. TT90 > r8 pants any day. If you want the -3 chan bonus, go with archangel boots. I personally just made a pair of OHT boots with +hp, +vit, and +pdef (way more total hp than the measly +80 or whatever it is on the tt99 ones) and it refined the same.
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  • Decus - Dreamweaver
    Decus - Dreamweaver Posts: 5,033 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Since the forum ate my post:

    To give you an idea of your DD output, I put together some endgame-y weaps at endgame-y refines...

    ★Fate Denial: Godspeed +10 --> 7549-9645

    ★Neon Purgatory +10 (my weapon before I stopped playing) --> 9304-9412, +2% crit

    ★★Sinrabansho +10 --> 9065-10281, +4% crit

    ★★Counter Destiny: Nirvana +10 --> 8969-11394

    ★★Wheel of Light +10 --> 9676-12645, +4% crit

    ★★Glaive of Destiny: Infinity +10 --> 9846-12772

    ---
    EDIT: This is from a pure mag (54 str) build and I factored in +mag/+attk weapon adds.
    ---

    As you can see, r8 outdamages a +10 CV weap by leaps and bounds. It's comparable to g15 nirvy in terms of damage, even at +10. Though, naturally, if I bump g15 and r8 to +12, then g15 surpasses it by way more due to grade difference. Cost-wise, rank 8 is really the best "bang for your buck," so to speak. That's why it is so popular for casters (and just about every other class). Though, you will look like everyone else when using it, but who cares? :p
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  • Eoria - Harshlands
    Eoria - Harshlands Posts: 6,118 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Pretty much as everyone else said...get r8 wep/top/ring and then use tt90/Nirvy pants, tt99 wrists, and then find some good boots. I have a pair of gold Lunar boots, but that's just me.
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  • QueenOfNukes - Heavens Tear
    QueenOfNukes - Heavens Tear Posts: 98 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Thanks everyone!

    Bookmarked for future reference.

    Shoutout to Decus: thanks for going to all that trouble to get me the magic attack for each weapon. Appreciate it tonnes.
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  • jiq
    jiq Posts: 55 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    10k damage? Hell yeah! I deal 18k - 28k damage to mobs around my lvl, depends on which skill I use (with mag. attack buff) and even more if I attack poison mob. My R8 weapon is only +6. I love R8, mainly for the better heals. It makes my life easier.

    I have an epic 4soc OHT sleeves with -6 chan and cr@pload of extra p.def. OHT is a good choice if you're cheap like me. xD I have a 4soc Boots of Soul Reaper, it's similar to Acrobatic boots and I run slightly faster and it was dirt cheap.
  • Decus - Dreamweaver
    Decus - Dreamweaver Posts: 5,033 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Shoutout to Decus: thanks for going to all that trouble to get me the magic attack for each weapon. Appreciate it tonnes.

    My pleasure, took no time at all.

    Was waiting for my catshop to sell out. b:chuckle
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  • Ashivas - Dreamweaver
    Ashivas - Dreamweaver Posts: 1,293 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Not only is rank 8 better, its cheaper than the alternatives. Let's compare prices. For 72 gold, or about 85 million coins, you get a g14 weapon, and g12 top and ring, and you won't use the pants. The wheel of light is comparable to a g15 nirvana weapon, which is 250 raptures... or 500 mil. For just the weapon. The top is comparable to a TT99 top, which is about 30mil, adding in TT90 for the souledge. And the ring is comparable to lunar gold sign of antiquity, which is 35 mil. So pretty much same gear imo, but you could either spend 85 mil, or 565 mil.... take your pick.

    Oh and if you ever want to upgrade to rank 9, you've got most of the rep knocked out already.
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  • QueenOfNukes - Heavens Tear
    QueenOfNukes - Heavens Tear Posts: 98 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    jiq wrote: »
    10k damage? Hell yeah! I deal 18k - 28k damage to mobs around my lvl, depends on which skill I use (with mag. attack buff) and even more if I attack poison mob. My R8 weapon is only +6. I love R8, mainly for the better heals. It makes my life easier.

    I have an epic 4soc OHT sleeves with -6 chan and cr@pload of extra p.def. OHT is a good choice if you're cheap like me. xD I have a 4soc Boots of Soul Reaper, it's similar to Acrobatic boots and I run slightly faster and it was dirt cheap.

    18-28k? Omg, that's awesome! With only +8 too omg, that's freaking awesome, thanks so much for telling me! :D

    I can't wait to AOE grind with that kinda damage ability.

    My pleasure, took no time at all.

    Was waiting for my catshop to sell out. b:chuckle

    Catshop to run out?

    But your signature states that you retired from active playing for good! Change it NAO! Or I'll nuke your head off. At least, I'll try? b:surrender

    You ARE 101.

    Not only is rank 8 better, its cheaper than the alternatives. Let's compare prices. For 72 gold, or about 85 million coins, you get a g14 weapon, and g12 top and ring, and you won't use the pants. The wheel of light is comparable to a g15 nirvana weapon, which is 250 raptures... or 500 mil. For just the weapon. The top is comparable to a TT99 top, which is about 30mil, adding in TT90 for the souledge. And the ring is comparable to lunar gold sign of antiquity, which is 35 mil. So pretty much same gear imo, but you could either spend 85 mil, or 565 mil.... take your pick.

    Oh and if you ever want to upgrade to rank 9, you've got most of the rep knocked out already.

    Thank you for putting that into perspective! Yes, R8 looks really cheap and worth the investment now that you've highlighted the various price and damage comparisons.

    Don't think I can upgrade to r9. Right now I'm struggling to get to 90. 100 seems like a distant dream ALREADY lol. :D
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  • Ahira - Lost City
    Ahira - Lost City Posts: 791 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Catshop to run out?

    But your signature states that you retired from active playing for good! Change it NAO! Or I'll nuke your head off. At least, I'll try? b:surrender

    You ARE 101.


    Everyone becomes merchant when they quit. b:pleased

    R8 is a no brainer really at this present point in the game. I personally wouldnt get both the archangel boots and wrists though- not worth it for the -3% chan bonus. There are some nice OHT boots floating around and some equally nice wrists which I would prefer over the HH99 ones.

    Rank 8 pants whilst not amazing are still decent for 1mil. So if you're maybe thinking about skipping HH90 pants and/or you cant find any good ones for a reasonable price later it possibly might be worth considering using them.
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  • Decus - Dreamweaver
    Decus - Dreamweaver Posts: 5,033 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Catshop to run out?

    But your signature states that you retired from active playing for good! Change it NAO! Or I'll nuke your head off. At least, I'll try? b:surrender

    I don't play actively anymore. I started merchanting again just because I was bored and wanted to still talk to some friends. I gave myself the challenge of getting a 5.0 archer for lulz mostly and to have a goal in mind. I gave away all of the cleric's unbound gear too, so he's even more fail than before.
    Everyone becomes merchant when they quit. b:pleased

    Pretty much this ^
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  • jiq
    jiq Posts: 55 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    18-28k? Omg, that's awesome! With only +8 too omg, that's freaking awesome, thanks so much for telling me! :D

    I can't wait to AOE grind with that kinda damage ability.

    I said +6, so even better. :P I still AoE grind spiders sometimes, I can easily 1hit them with Tempest (lvl 10). It's fun to watch them die at the same time... unless they have increased life or m.def. xD
  • Swannx - Archosaur
    Swannx - Archosaur Posts: 252 Arc User
    edited July 2011
    Unfortunately for me, R8 came out after I acquired the full TT99 set... I don't want my gear/weapon to go to waste, so I'm just sticking it out for Nirvana. It gives me a reason to play / something to do anyway so why not. Currently I have Nirvana top (max stats, 2nd recast) and am 100 uncannies away from my bottom 2nd recast. R8 is nice and all and probably endgame for most clerics, but it's just too easy. I probably would have quit by now if I had switched from TT99 to R8.