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On this page, you will find the best gear and best-in-slot items for yourBard DPS in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (Patch7.01).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE
- 1. Bard Gearsets (BiS)
- 2. Best in Slot by Encounter
1.
Bard Gearsets (BiS)
This section covers best-in-slot sets for common needs. If you are workingon gearing up at level 100, use the highest item level pieces you can get. Ifyou have two pieces with the same item level, use the one with better substats.Visit our Bard melding guide for more details.
Bard Melding Guide
2.
Best in Slot by Encounter
i730 Best-in-SlotSavage Prog Crafted SetThe Omega ProtocolDragonsong's RepriseThe Epic of AlexanderThe Weapon's RefrainThe Unending Coil of Bahamut
2.1.
Item level 730 Best-in-Slot
If you would like to play at a faster GCD, swap out 1-2 Direct Hit materiafor Skill Speed ones.
2.2.
7.05 Arcadion Savage Prog Crafted Set
2.3.
The Omega Protocol Best-in-Slot
Most of this gear comes from the 6.5 dungeon, The Lunar Subterrane.
The Omega Protocol Raid Guide
2.4.
Dragonsong's Reprise Best-in-Slot
Portions of these gear sets can only be acquired by completing the Asphodelosraid tier. A guide for the content can be found links below. Other pieces dropfrom the Patch 6.3 dungeon, Lapis Manalis.
Asphodelos Raid Guide
Dragonsong's Reprise Raid Guide
2.5.
The Epic of Alexander (TEA) Best in Slot
It is not recommended to pursue specific gear for old ultimates. Thattime is better spent studying the fight mechanics, as there are no notable DPSchecks.
Your current level 90 gear will maximize your synced vitality, whichis the most important thing. You will not lose more than a fraction of apercent in damage compared to min-maxing synced gear. Practice your rotationat that level and study the fight instead of worrying about gear.
The one piece of gear that makes a slight difference is the Shadowbringersrelic weapon, Blade's Muse. Because you can customize its substats,you can work around the item level sync to get more total substats thanintended. If you have one, set its stats to:
- 184 Critical Hit / 184 Determination / 99 Direct Hit
Note that a relic is NOT necessary to clear these fights. It provides a smallamount of extra cushion to give you a little more of a chance to pass a phasewith some player deaths. It is up to you whether to put the work into getting arelic or not.
The Epic of Alexander Raid Guide
2.6.
The Weapon's Refrain (UWU) Best in Slot
It is not recommended to pursue specific gear for old ultimates. Thattime is better spent studying the fight mechanics, as there are no notable DPSchecks.
Your current level 90 gear will maximize your synced vitality, whichis the most important thing. You will not lose more than a fraction of apercent in damage compared to min-maxing synced gear. Practice your rotationat that level and study the fight instead of worrying about gear.
The one piece of gear that makes a slight difference is the Shadowbringersrelic weapon, Blade's Muse. Because you can customize its substats,you can work around the item level sync to get more total substats thanintended. If you have one, set its stats to:
- 136 Critical Hit / 136 Determination / 133 Direct Hit / 63 Skill Speed
Note that a relic is NOT necessary to clear these fights. It provides a smallamount of extra cushion to give you a little more of a chance to pass a phasewith some player deaths. It is up to you whether to put the work into getting arelic or not.
The Weapon's Refrain Raid Guide
2.7.
The Unending Coil of Bahamut (UCoB) Best in Slot
It is not recommended to pursue specific gear for old ultimates. Thattime is better spent studying the fight mechanics, as there are no notable DPSchecks.
Your current level 90 gear will maximize your synced vitality, whichis the most important thing. You will not lose more than a fraction of apercent in damage compared to min-maxing synced gear. Practice your rotationat that level and study the fight instead of worrying about gear.
The one piece of gear that makes a slight difference is the Shadowbringersrelic weapon, Blade's Muse. Because you can customize its substats,you can work around the item level sync to get more total substats thanintended. If you have one, set its stats to:
- 127 Critical Hit / 127 Determination / 123 Direct Hit / 90 Skill Speed
Note that a relic is NOT necessary to clear these fights. It provides a smallamount of extra cushion to give you a little more of a chance to pass a phasewith some player deaths. It is up to you whether to put the work into getting arelic or not.
The Unending Coil of Bahamut Raid Guide
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Changelog
- 30 Jul. 2024: Updated for Patch 7.05
- 22 Jul. 2024: Updated for Patch 7.01
- 30 Jan. 2024: Reviewed for Patch 6.55.
- 13 Oct. 2023: Updated for Patch 6.5
- 25 May 2023: Updated for Patch 6.4
- 10 Jan. 2023: Updated for Patch 6.3
- 20 Sep. 2022: Updated for Patch 6.2
- 20 Apr. 2022: Updated for Patch 6.1
- 01 Feb. 2021: Guide added.
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