FvS Equipement

[Blackmoors]

Morning all!

Im trying to plan the equipment of my FvS once he reaches cap. At first I was thinking the following gear:


EQUIPEMENT
HELMET - Epic Helm of Frost(Greater Ice Resistance, Charisma +7, Exceptional Charisma +1)
GOGGLES - Greensteel (Wizardry VI | +150 SP | Wisdom +6 | Concordant Opposition II)
NECKLACE - Epic Torc of Prince Raiyum-de II(Constitution +6, Concentration +15)
CLOAK - Epic Envenomed Cloak(Constitution +7, Resistance +5, Greater Poison Guard, Toughness)
BELT - Greensteel(+45 HP | Wisdom +6 | Concordant Oppostion II)
BRACERS - Bracelet of Madness(Superior Potency VI, Arcane Lore, Greater Evocation Focus, Feeds Off Madness)
GLOVES - Gauntlets of Eternity(Heal +15, Repair +15, Superior Devotion VI, Major Healing Lore, Eternal Faith)
LEFT RING - Gnawed Ring(Strength +6, Exceptional Constitution +1, Exceptional Constitution +2)
RIGHT RING - Kilau’s Band(Dexterity +6, Exceptional Wisdom +1, Exceptional Wisdom +2)
BOOTS - Epic Boots of Corrosion(Greater Acid Resistance, Disintegration Guard, Good Luck +2, Dexterty +6)
TRINKET - Litany of the Dead(Turn the Page [3/day], Litany of the Dead - Ability Bonus +1 Profane bonus to all stats)
ARMOR - Epic Cavalry Plate (Demonic Shield, Resistance +5, DR 5/Chaotic, Superior False Life, Heavy Fortification)


Right now im having a few doubts and I would like some feedback. For instance:


:: HELMET - the +7 Cha from Frost Helmet seems good here but that will stop me from getting +7 Wis from Mronanon whic is unique, thoughts?
:: GOGGLES - have already crafted this ones as listed since I didnt found any items better for this slot. Still, I could craft other items if theres a better item here that Im not aware...
:: NECKLACE - think the Torc is, hands down, the best item here, but as always, Im open for discussion!
:: CLOAK - the envenomed cloak is maybe the best for this slot. That said, its a bit "expensive" to get and I could consider equipping something else, maybe a Greensteel...?
:: BELT - I was considering getting the HP GS item here but latelly Ive been thinking on making epic the Mronanon Belt whic I already have everything I need to do so, think its a good item for a FvS?
:: BRACERS - maybe Demon Bracers work better since the proc curse ability is great for landing spells; on the other hand, what Greater Evocation Item would you advise instead of Bracelet of Madness?
:: GLOVES - what should I equip here instead of Gauntlets of Eternity? A Greensteel maybe so I can free belt slot for something useful...?
:: RINGS - are their any better rings than ToD? I will have a Epic Shaman Band to swap when I need to land lvl 9 spells but even so, I could consider other rings...
:: BOOTS - here I was thinking on the Corrosion Boots because IMO they are great all around. Alternativelly I was thinking on the Cannith Propulsion boots since they have 3 nice effects for a FvS, specially when soloing (striding, feather fall and jump). What do you think its a good set of boots for a FvS?
:: TRINKET - Litany or...?
:: ARMOR - maybe use a Dragontouch instead for a few guards...? Although if I get another items instead of the Envenomed Cloak, the Cavalry makes sense since it will give me +5 res, superior false life, demonic shield (which should work good with demonic bracers) and a blue slot. What else would you advise here?


Is it worth it trying to build a ToD set like Archamage one? It will give me Major Arcane Lore if I have Greater Arcane Lore but should I waste a ring and a belt for it...? What about the Abisahi set, is it good for a FvS focused on evocation? What does it do actually? From my understanding, it will only boost my DP or am I wrong...? Since its a bit of a grind getting the 3 items, I will only do so if the boost is really good...As I said, I have a few doubts about the equipment and I would like to ear thoughts and ideas. Feel free to raise questions about other things Im not mentioning!

Thanks in advance,
Black

[voodoogroves]

I think if you're going w/ the bracelet you should try to fit in something else so that it amps up it's own lore - that item gets better if you equip more than one thing.

I prefer the Deneith Heavy Chain in some cases to the Calvary Plate; I'm not sure if it's demonic shield stacks w/ the DQ bracers, so if you end up going that route, there's something to consider.

Maybe put the HP on the gloves? Then put the Lion Headed Belt Buckle on there? If you're wanting to be one of those "hit me, debuff you and boost me" players, that's a solid one to have on while Implosion is active. I'd essentially gear an Imploder type kinda like a PM.

You should keep around one set of "safe" gear for times when you don't want a bazillion guards to fire off.

Two con-ops won't stack, so if you already have the goggles I'd make the other HP item a handy guard, like Earthgrab / CON maybe.

I'd make some DT as well - on my current capped FVS I've got a set with Enervation Guard on T3.

[voodoogroves]

Until you get a Litany, maybe one of the madness trinkets? Sustaining?

[Blackmoors]

I think if you're going w/ the bracelet you should try to fit in something else so that it amps up it's own lore - that item gets better if you equip more than one thing.

I thought of that and the only item slot i could spare (which coincidentally seems to be the best in terms of staking madness effects) is the armor. That said, I was thinking on using the Demonic Bracers instead of this ones and maybe get a greater evocation elsewhere (cannith crafted maybe?).



I prefer the Deneith Heavy Chain in some cases to the Calvary Plate; I'm not sure if it's demonic shield stacks w/ the DQ bracers, so if you end up going that route, there's something to consider. I'd make some DT as well - on my current capped FVS I've got a set with Enervation Guard on T3.

I would prefer the Cavalry Plate because it provides +5 Resistance and Superior False Life (which you cant get from color slots) but if the Demonic Shield doesnt stack with bracers, than I will probably get a DT with a couple of guards (Fearsome, Corrosion Salt, Enervation maybe?).



Two con-ops won't stack, so if you already have the goggles I'd make the other HP item a handy guard, like Earthgrab / CON maybe.

I thought each guard worked differently and had its own trigger effect, thats why I always assumed Demonic Shield, Earthgrab or Concordant Opposition would work even if you had 3 of each since the trigger is determined separately. You sure they dont work as I described...? If your right, then theres no point in doing another Concordant opposition and Ill go either triple Air or triple Earth as you suggested.



Maybe put the HP on the gloves? Then put the Lion Headed Belt Buckle on there? If you're wanting to be one of those "hit me, debuff you and boost me" players, that's a solid one to have on while Implosion is active. I'd essentially gear an Imploder type kinda like a PM.

The Gloves seems a solid idea since I cant find that many useful ones. The Lion Belt doesnt seem that good to me thou but Ive never tried it so cant tell for sure the efficacy of its guard! That said, I will consider it since it gives two plus six stats and has 2 slots!



Until you get a Litany, maybe one of the madness trinkets? Sustaining?

For this one I was thinking on a upgraded Head of Good Fortune (Heavy Fort+Good Luck) until I loot the dreaded Litany (which can take awhile...). The symbiont could work good with the bracers thou so I need to think about that!


Thanks for the feeback mate!

[voodoogroves]

Here's a thread w/ a link to the video showing multiple con-opps not stacking
http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=294104

The reason I was suggesting the Deneith Heavy Chain is that as opposed to Demonic Shield, it has Life Shield (and Sup False Life, and a blue and colorless slot). Only thing it's missing is resist 5 (which you have tentatively slotted on your cloak) - that would give you Con Opp, Torc, Life Shield, Demonic Shield - again pretty solid. When you need to turtle, crank out a Leviks and block and you also get Healer's Bounty.

For the DT, I think I made GFL (so swapping armors was less impactful), CON+1 (since I have that slotted on my DHC and again keeps the HP impact lighter) and Enervation Guard.

The big deal with the Lion Headed is the Shaken effect - which is a -2 to saves debuff - and comes even on the non-epic version.

This means you could (upon being hit) have a chance to benefit from:
- Life Shield
- Demonic Shield
- Torc SP
- Con Opp HP
- Con Opp SP
- Healer's Bounty if you need it

And you could inflict debuffs on your opponents such as
- Shaken (-2 saves)
- Cursed (DQ bracers)
- Possibly earthgrab or air guard

Makes for a nice implosion setup.

[Blackmoors]

Here's a thread w/ a link to the video showing multiple con-opps not stacking
http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=294104

The reason I was suggesting the Deneith Heavy Chain is that as opposed to Demonic Shield, it has Life Shield (and Sup False Life, and a blue and colorless slot). Only thing it's missing is resist 5 (which you have tentatively slotted on your cloak) - that would give you Con Opp, Torc, Life Shield, Demonic Shield - again pretty solid. When you need to turtle, crank out a Leviks and block and you also get Healer's Bounty.

For the DT, I think I made GFL (so swapping armors was less impactful), CON+1 (since I have that slotted on my DHC and again keeps the HP impact lighter) and Enervation Guard.

The big deal with the Lion Headed is the Shaken effect - which is a -2 to saves debuff - and comes even on the non-epic version.

This means you could (upon being hit) have a chance to benefit from:
- Life Shield
- Demonic Shield
- Torc SP
- Con Opp HP
- Con Opp SP
- Healer's Bounty if you need it

And you could inflict debuffs on your opponents such as
- Shaken (-2 saves)
- Cursed (DQ bracers)
- Possibly earthgrab or air guard

Makes for a nice implosion setup.

First of all, ty again for your feedback mate, really useful!
So, if I wear the Abishai Set (with the cloak) it would make more sense to use Deneit Chain since it has one more slot. Have you used the set on a FvS? Do you think its worth it? The +3 to Evocation level work on what spells?
As for the Concordant Opposition thread - I concluded that more than one item didnt stack, but do you think its the same with other guards (like earthgrab for instance)?

[voodoogroves]

First of all, ty again for your feedback mate, really useful!
So, if I wear the Abishai Set (with the cloak) it would make more sense to use Deneit Chain since it has one more slot. Have you used the set on a FvS? Do you think its worth it? The +3 to Evocation level work on what spells?
As for the Concordant Opposition thread - I concluded that more than one item didnt stack, but do you think its the same with other guards (like earthgrab for instance)?

I don't have it on mine (abishai- still need bits - I'm using a hodge-podge of stuff right now (Epic Comedy Mask, etc.)

It's a target though - as that bonus to CL should help things like spell pen on implosion - most of the damage is capped for other evocation spells, but I don't think Divine Punishment is so that'd be boosted.

As for stacking ... I suspect they do not, but that's me. You can find some threads discussing it, reviews vary - but enough people say they don't that I'd probably not invest in multiples (side note - apparently con opp will stack if one is a wearable, one is a weapon - same may be true of other guards).
http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=167071

[Iaga]

You might find some useful discussion/suggestion in this thread (http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=319497)

[Inferno346]

Helm: I'd prefer eMroronan here for +7 wisdom. Fear immunity is nice too for stuff like soloing vod. +6 cha can be put in a colorless slot somewhere (or tod ring and +6 dex in a colorless)

Gloves: eCharged Gauntlets to preserve your abishai set. Major healing lore isnt really a big deal... a lore weapon like skiver is plenty.

GS HP item: Earthgrab and air guard can both be annoying since they will CC mobs that you are dragging thru a BB. I prefer Enervation guard or +11 balance (Balance of Land and Sky?).

Bracers: Swap these between bracelet of madness and a crafted greater evocation focus of concentration +whatever. You can put +5 to +20 HP in the guild slot, depending on your guild level.

Weapons: This is a bit more annoying than you might think. You have:

Petitioner: general, healing (non-capstone), buffing, no save spells

Alchemical Light lore -- DP

Alchemical Slash lore + Alch +2 wisdom -- BB

Alch +2 wisdom + greater necro focus weapon -- destruction

Alch +2 wisdom + whatever (spell pen IX if possible) -- implosion

Greater arcane lore (skiver/greenblade) or major healing lore-- healing word on tanks

Then you are going to want a healing amp concordant opposition 1-hander...
+6 str/20% amp/30% amp.
This will boost your capstone heal on yourself.

And finally, a shield from hound.

[Viisari]

Here's what I posted in another thread with some minor modifications:


Head: Epic Helm of Mroranon, slot GFL
Goggles: Epic Spectacles of Spirit Sight, slot +1 wisdom
Necklace: Epic Shamans Beads; Noxious Embers, Torc and Twisted Talismans (both epic and normal one) for swapping
Trinket: Litany of the Dead; eardweller and mysterious bauble
Hands: Epic Bramble-Casters
Belt: Rakhirs
Ring1: Rakhirs w/ +2 exceptional wisdom
Ring2: tod ring with +6 str and +1 con, slot in +2 con
Boots: GS SP conc op; first tier with immunities, rest for +5 charisma skills
Bracers: GS Min II hp item
Cloak: Epic Envenomed Cloak, slot toughness
Robe: Epic Robe of Dissonance, slot good luck
Off-hand: alchemical shield, +2 alchemical wisdom, greater spell pen IX, greater conjuration focus
main hand: GS conc op weapon with +3 exceptional charisma, skiver for swapping


About the conc ops, item + item doesn't stack; weapon + item does stack, add in torc and you can gather a pretty nice amount of SP back quickly. Probably not WAI so might get changed at some point.

Greater Might of the Abishai would also increase the spell penetration of your implosion by 3 points which can be a pretty big deal, it's difficult to fit in without losing +7 wisdom though.

[carll78]

Concerning the Conc. Opp mana regen situation - I just wanna add my 2 cents...

On my Cleric I have the following:

1) Torc
2) Conc. Opp Greensteel Cloak (item)
3) Conc. Opp Greensteel Dagger (weapon) <- Situational: when I need to refill mana (read: not always in hand)

Mana is regenerating so fast I can solo Weapons Shipment Elite while watching TV. No joke.

[BDS]

Here's what I posted in another thread with some minor modifications:


Head: Epic Helm of Mroranon, slot GFL
Goggles: Epic Spectacles of Spirit Sight, slot +1 wisdom
Necklace: Epic Shamans Beads; Noxious Embers, Torc and Twisted Talismans (both epic and normal one) for swapping
Trinket: Litany of the Dead; eardweller and mysterious bauble
Hands: Epic Bramble-Casters
Belt: Rakhirs
Ring1: Rakhirs w/ +2 exceptional wisdom
Ring2: tod ring with +6 str and +1 con, slot in +2 con
Boots: GS SP conc op; first tier with immunities, rest for +5 charisma skills
Bracers: GS Min II hp item
Cloak: Epic Envenomed Cloak, slot toughness
Robe: Epic Robe of Dissonance, slot good luck
Off-hand: alchemical shield, +2 alchemical wisdom, greater spell pen IX, greater conjuration focus
main hand: GS conc op weapon with +3 exceptional charisma, skiver for swapping

Not sure but considering he didnt say anything about a splash on his FvS the epic bramble casters would be a waste since the DR from them doesnt stack with the FvS DR. Also you can't create that alchem shield. The +2 exp bonus is from martial cells only.

[WruntJunior]

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Not sure but considering he didnt say anything about a splash on his FvS the epic bramble casters would be a waste since the DR from them doesnt stack with the FvS DR. Also you can't create that alchem shield. The +2 exp bonus is from martial cells only.

There is nothing preventing you from doing mystical on tier 1 and 3, with martial on tier 2. Otherwise, agreed with the bramble casters. Would rather get epic scorched for abishai set or the new bracelet of madness for slot consolidation.

[BDS]

There is nothing preventing you from doing mystical on tier 1 and 3, with martial on tier 2. Otherwise, agreed with the bramble casters. Would rather get epic scorched for abishai set or the new bracelet of madness for slot consolidation.

Ah my bad then, was told by several people you couldn't mix and match and had to either stay martial or mystical. Working on my DPS toons stuff first so likely wont try it to pretty far down the line. Anyone actually have a crafted combination weap now?

[Viisari]

Not sure but considering he didnt say anything about a splash on his FvS the epic bramble casters would be a waste since the DR from them doesnt stack with the FvS DR.

They don't? Well hmm, I think SP conc op gloves instead of boots would be better then. Or you could make those epic von6 gloves for two slots, there aren't too many good boots anyway and striding can be gotten from abbot quiver now... Can't be arsed to remember what those gloves were called, ruby encrusted gauntlets or something? :p

[Inferno346]

Since this thread has popped up again I want to stress two things:
1. Healing amp, healing amp, healing amp!!! Don't forget it. Ridiculously powerful for both fvs and clerics.

2. Never make an alchemical shield for an evoker. Everyone seems to suggest alch shields and I'd like to make a counterargument ;).

a. Scrolls. Swapping to a scroll when using a shield gets rid of your main hand weapon, but keeps your shield. This means you gain arcane spell failure for fire shield, invis, GH, etc. It also means your heal scroll is hitting you for around 190 instead of 335. Ick.

b. Guards. Alchemicals for divines will usually have laceration or devotion (mystical) on the first tier. All four mystical guards either CC or do damage to mobs. When do you get hit while shieldblocking? Yep, when you are torcing and don't want mobs to be CCed or take damage.

c. Balance. Wearing a shield all the time reduces your balance.

d. Being a shield. Alchemical shields have awful DR, so they aren't even a good thing to use when you actually want to shieldblock.

So, in summary, just use a hound shield! Make your alchemical wisdom item any one-handed weapon. You should only swap to hound shield + conc opp weapon when you want to shield block. Don't wear a shield more than you have to.

[Blackmoors]

Ok, right now Im using this equipment (with some swaps for clikies and whatnot ofc):

EQUIPMENT
HELMET - Minos Legens (Heavy Fortification, Toughness)
GOGGLES - Greensteel (Wizardry VI | +150 SP | Wisdom +6 | +5 EXC Charisma skills | Concordant Opposition II)
NECKLACE - Shintao Cord (Constitution +6, Concentration +15)
CLOAK - Magewright's Cloak (Charisma +6, Stealth Strike)
BELT - Rahkir's Sash (Archmagi)
BRACERS - Bracelet of Madness (Superior Potency VI, Arcane Lore, Greater Evocation Focus, Feeds Off Madness)
GLOVES - Greensteel (+45 HP | +6 EXC Constitution Skills | Earthgrab)
LEFT RING - Rahkir's Ring (Intelligence +6, Exceptional Intelligence +1, Exceptional Wisdom +2)
RIGHT RING - Epic Ring of the Buccaneer (Protection +5, Swim +15, Underwater Action, Good Luck +2, Dexterity +7)
BOOTS - Cannith Boots of Propulsion (Striding +30%, Feather Falling, Jump +10, Enhanced Jump +5)
TRINKET - Cunning Trinket (+1 DC Enchantment Focus, +1 DC Necromancy Focus, +50 Spell Points)
ARMOR - Epic Cavalry Plate (Demonic Shield, Resistance +5, DR 5/Chaotic, Superior False Life)
RIGHT WEAPON - Greensteel (Intelligence +6 | 20% Healing Amplification | Exceptional Charisma +2)
LEFT WEAPON - Lorikk's Champion (Lorikk's Champion, Eternal Faith, Panacea)


My final equipment should be something like:

EQUIPMENT
HELMET - Epic Helm of Frost(Greater Ice Resistance, Charisma +7, Exceptional Charisma +1)
GOGGLES - Greensteel (Wizardry VI | +150 SP | Wisdom +6 | Concordant Opposition II)
NECKLACE - Torc of Prince Raiyum-de II(Greater Spell Penetration VI, Wizardry VI, Transform Kinetic Energy)
CLOAK - Epic Envenomed Cloak(Constitution +7, Resistance +5, Greater Poison Guard)
BELT - Epic Belt of the Mroranon(Strength +7, Heavy Fortification, Toughness)
BRACERS - Bracelet of Madness(Superior Potency VI, Arcane Lore, Greater Evocation Focus, Feeds Off Madness)
GLOVES - Greensteel (+45 HP | +6 EXC Constitution Skills | Earthgrab)
LEFT RING - Gnawed Ring(Strength +6, Exceptional Constitution +1, Exceptional Constitution +2)
RIGHT RING - Kilau’s Band(Dexterity +6, Exceptional Wisdom +1, Exceptional Wisdom +2)
BOOTS - Epic Boots of Corrosion(Greater Acid Resistance, Disintegration Guard, Good Luck +2)
TRINKET - Litany of the Dead(Turn the Page [3/day], Litany of the Dead - Ability Bonus +1 Profane bonus to all stats)
ARMOR - Epic Demon Scale Armor (Electricity Absorption 20%, Acid Absorption 15%, Cold Absorption 15%, Fire Absorption 15%, Improved Lightning Resistance, Proof Against Poison)
RIGHT WEAPON - Greensteel (Intelligence +6 | 20% Healing Amplification | Exceptional Charisma +2)
LEFT WEAPON - Lorikk's Champion (Lorikk's Champion, Eternal Faith, Panacea)

Im still missing:

:: Gnawed Ring (Base item)
:: Kilaus Band (Base Item)
:: Litany of the Dead (Base Item)
:: Torc of Prince Raiyum-de II (Base Item)
:: Epic Envenomed Cloak (Seal)
:: Epic Helm of Frost (Scroll)
:: Epic Boots of Corrosion (Shard)
:: Epic Belt of the Mroranon (Base Item)
:: Epic Demon Scale Armor (Seal)

What do you think of the setup idea? So apart from this items that Ill "eventually" acquire, I was also considering a Alchemical Weapon or Shield. Any suggestions on what should I build? Have everything except the elemental essence since only recently started doing LoB with him but not sure what to do!

Thanks in advance

[voodoogroves]

I prefer Levik's to Lorrik's, but that's me. It's not like you're working on the set bonus, so you may as well go for Healer's Bounty.

I see the Bracelet - and it's cool - but without the other bits on there what is it giving you that an Epic Ornamental Dagger wouldn't?

Some of this may be based on "the gear I have", and that's a fine reason to gear. You really don't need Excpetional CHA +2.


What about ...
Bracers: GS HP
Gloves: Claw (better amp than your weapon)
Weapon: Epic Ornamental
Shield: Leviks



If you're going to keep the Bracelet, carry a set of Fleshshaper's Brigandine slotted with something fun when you want to swap for Spell Pen on the Bracelet.

[-Zephyr-]

If you're going to keep the Bracelet, carry a set of Fleshshaper's Brigandine slotted with something fun when you want to swap for Spell Pen on the Bracelet.

I just got my own bracelet. It's uber.
I wear an upgraded (displacement proc) infused chaosrobe when I put my bracers on : I got sup pot 7, spell pen 9 and all the rest. Then, I swapped back to my epic robe of dissonance.

Yep ! The bonuses on the bracers are still there. Even after I was back to my robe of dissonance. Even after I logged off and on.

I don't know if it's WAI, but the bracers can be worn on their own and still get the full bonus, you just need a robe/armor upgraded equiped when your FIRST equip it.


As for shields : alchemicals are better than hound ones imo.
When using arcane scrolls, you can easily and quickly swap to anything else in your offhand. Devotion does not affect scrolls, so your scrolls will hit for the exact same amount when scroll healing. Balance is the only valid argument... and even then meh. Guards on alchemical shields ? Unless you go fire tier 1, they're not damaging (won't start archon attacking), and have a very low duration.
And at the same time, alchemical shields DO provide :
- 50% effectivement on your mass heal. Thats like having empower heal, right there, for free, on your mass heal.
- +2 stacking wisdom. How could I stress more the WIN in that ?
- tier 3 is (very) optionnal, but you can get some nice bonuses there too (even if most are already partially covered by a fully fonctionnal bracelet of madness)
That said, hand gear is among the most easily swapped. My own evoker has a conc-opp longsword (useless tier 1, 20% heal amp, +2 exp con), a skiver, a shield, an epic ornamented dagger all sitting close to each other on her hotbar that I keep swapping between. She has a hotbar will 10 trinkets, that I ALL use regularly in quests. Don't think you're locked into 1 item you MUST have on at all times, especially in hands.

I do love the Rahkir's set on FvS. Same for epic claw gloves.
My own evoker Owy is pretty close to the gear you're aiming at. Only missing 2 ToD rings (going for Rahkir and Oremi myself) and the alchem shield.

[Blackmoors]

Ty for the input Guys. Personally I like the bracelet, I like the fact I have a Sup Potency VI on a equipment that i can use for BB, DP and Heal which are the most used spells on my list, specially when im soloing. The other item I could see on this slot would be the demon queen bracers or maybe the scorched bracers (if i needed to complete the set), but right now the bracelet seems the best for this slot, specially since, has Zephyr said, you can have Sup Potency VII and Spell Pen IX by just equipping upgraded armor, not needing to wear it all the time. That said epic cavalier or epic demon scale seem the best options, although having the epic robe of dissonance seems viable as well, assuming the Force boost works on Blade Barrier.

I have and use the ornamented dagger, which replicates the bracelet effect to some degree and as such seldom do i use it, since when on healing mode I usually just use the ardor clikies. I also crafted yesterday a GS Concordant Opposition II Longsword (Strength +6, Healing Amplification 20%, Healing Amplification 30%). I haven't "build" a skiver because on U13 it will be better to do so since farming tome pages will be way more easier. As Alchemical crating goes, I am considering a Mystical Tier 1 (Sup Devotion IX) and a Martial Tier 2 (Alchemical Wisdom 2) or Mystical Tier 1 (Superior Radiance IX) and a Mystical Tier 2 (Superior Radiance Lore) or Mystical Tier 1 (Superior Laceration IX) and a Mystical Tier 2 (Superior Laceration Lore).

Ofc I could swap the order of GS equipment items but I dont want to construct them again since then I had to go farm more Ingredients. If we had the deconstruct option that would be another story but for now I already have more than 5 GS full crafted items on the bank that I had to swap around. As for the Claw gloves - already put the 30% healing amp on sword so problem solved ;)

Nevertheless, ty for all the feedback and keep it coming :)

[-Zephyr-]

Epic robe of dissonance's force boost unfortunately doesn't work with BB. WAI or not, I don't know.
I'm just using it because before I got bracers, it was my perma sup pot 6 item, perma greater sonic resist (fire+elec ship buffs and I have all 5 resists covered even before entering quests), that I slotted with heavy fort (can't really afford removing that can I ?).

I'm eyeing the epic demon scale armor, but I'm not close to making it, and it wouldn't improve the build by much... I'll get it eventually, even if eDQ2 isn't my favorite since she cometfalls.

For the alchemical, I really think flamtouched iron mystical anything/martial water is the way to go. You can get superior *everything* lore by using Rahkir's set + greater arcane lore item (be it skiver, greenblade, noxious fang...), and clickies going up to lvl 8 spells will cover all your needs (except for mass heal which is covered by the flameouched iron shield...)

[Alleyna]

For my caster-based fvs, I am gearing her as follows (Begonia, although her myDDO is broken. She's currently going through a string of TRs with final life back as fvs):

Helm - epic Helm of Frost
Goggles - conc opp HP greensteel
Necklace - epic Torc
(swappable with necklace of large guild augment slot with large sp crystal for start of quest/resting)
Cloak - epic Envenomed Cloak (toughness)
Belt - triple air SP greensteel +cha skills
Bracers - epic Scorched Bracers
(swappable with Bracers of the Glacier for archmagi for start of quest/resting)
Gloves - epic Charged Gauntlets
Ring - Kilau's (exc wis 2)
(swappable with ring of balance +13 large guild augment slot with large hp crystal, epic Ring of the Buccaneer)
Ring - Oremi's (exc con 2)
Trinket - Litany of the Dead
(swappable with absorp trinkets, greater cunning trinket for start of quest/resting)
Armor - Tier 3 epic Cavalry Plate (heavy fort)
(epic slots filled with +6 stats, +1 exc stats, and useful affects like good luck where needed/able)

(5-piece abishai gets +3 profane str (boosts stat but if encumberance goes away not such a big deal), +3 clvl evocation spells, +3 profane con, +3 conjuration DC)

Weapon sets -
Off-hand - Flametouched Iron Alchemical Tower Shield - mystical earth, martial refined water, mystical exquisite fire
(swappable with Levik's Defender)

Main-hand - Adamantine Alchemical Scepter - mystical fire, mystical refined fire, mystical exquisite earth
(swappable with Silver Alchemical Scepter - mystical earth, mystical refined earth, mystical exquisite earth; unsuppressed Death's Touch for greater necro focus; scepter of mad trickery for greater enchant focus; heal scrolls ;))

Also have staff of the petitioner for rare occasions. Sadly my epic greenblade and tier 3 ornamented dagger will probably end up collecting dust.

I didn't go with the epic Helm of the Mroranon since if you max out your wis currently (without a monk splash), you end up with an odd wis (human, litany, +7 item, +4 tome), and I like the benefits of the full 5-piece set. I really don't mind the addition to conjuration DC since it's cool when cometfall does knock-down. And more con is good. This gear setup also gets her three guards - air guard, earthgrab guard, and magma surge guard.

I know I don't have permanent archmagi on which is sad (but wizardy VI in conc opp for a net loss of 100 sp static instead of 300), but I am a person who doesn't mind swapping gear as the situation demands and almost never forgets to swap on extra sp gear before shrining (although I often forget to do it before I recall out of the quest :p). I know that's not everyone's cup of tea, but it works for me :)

The only gear I'm missing is +4 wis tome, Litany, a second exquisite earth spirit (and a bunch of exquisite refined dragonshard fragments), bauble (which is very elusive for me :(), and maybe a couple of twisted talismans and a (non-epic :p) spell storing ring