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Community Thief Guide

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General Information

Thief is a non-buff support damage dealer in FFXI. It will largely be played as a damage dealer and specifically a skillchain closer. Thief also is capable of placing hate on a player of their choosing. As well as stealing hate from other players; to help maintain control of battle.

Roles

The two most common roles is that of damage over time by dual wielding daggers and gathering rare items due to the Treasure Hunter ability.

Abilities, Traits, Merits and Job Points

Abilities and Traits

Your high damage will be from using the tried and true Sneak Attack and Trick Attack. In the old days you would stack them and use both at the same time. Nowadays it's better to use each with a weapon skill since you can build TP quickly and help the tank maintain hate.

Job Traits
Lvl. Name
5 Gilfinder
10 Evasion Bonus
15 Treasure Hunter
20 Resist Gravity
30 Evasion Bonus
40 Resist Gravity
45 Treasure Hunter
50 Evasion Bonus
55 Triple Attack
60 Assassin
66 Resist Gravity
70 Evasion Bonus
75 Resist Gravity
75 Merit Points Ambush
75 Merit Points Aura Steal
76 Evasion Bonus
78 Crit. Atk. Bonus
81 Resist Gravity
83 Dual Wield
84 Crit. Atk. Bonus
88 Evasion Bonus
90 Dual Wield
90 Treasure Hunter
91 Crit. Atk. Bonus
95 Triple Attack
97 Crit. Atk. Bonus
98 Dual Wield
Job Ability
Lvl. Name Noteworthy Equipment
1 Perfect Dodge Plunderer's ArmletsFile:Plun. Armlets +3 description.png
5 Steal See Steal
15 Sneak Attack
25 Flee File:Pill. Poulaines +3 icon.png Pillager's Poulaines
30 Trick Attack
35 Mug Plunderer's BonnetFile:Plun. Bonnet +3 description.png
45 Hide File:Pillager's Vest +3 icon.png Pillager's Vest
65 Accomplice File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.png Skulker's BonnetFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png
65 Collaborator File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.png Skulker's BonnetFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png
75 Merit Points Assassin's Charge Plunderer's PoulainesFile:Plun. Poulaines +3 description.png
75 Merit Points Feint Plunderer's CulottesFile:Plun. Culottes +3 description.png
77 Despoil See Despoil
87 Conspirator File:Skulker's Vest +3 icon.png Skulker's VestFile:Skulker's Vest +3 description.png
93 Bully
96 Larceny

Merits

Group 1
Name Description Notes Investment
Flee Recast Shorten recast time by 10 seconds. This is not really a needed upgrade and the points are better spent elsewhere. 0/5
Hide Recast Shorten recast time by 10 seconds. This is not really a needed upgrade and the points are better spent elsewhere. 0/5
Sneak Attack Recast Shorten recast time by 2 seconds. If you prefer to SA more than TA. 0/5~5/5
Trick Attack Recast Shorten recast time by 2 seconds. It is sometimes more useful to connect TA than SA or finding the back of the mob is hard. 0/5~5/5
Triple Attack Rate Increase triple attack rate by 1 percent. The most important upgrade in Group 1. 5/5 Always. 5/5
Group 2
Name Description Notes Investment
Assassin's Charge Will triple your next attack.
Recast: 5min. Increase chance of fourfold attack by 5 percent.
This is not really a needed upgrade and the points are better spent elsewhere. 0/5
Feint Your next attack will greatly reduce an enemy's evasion.
Recast: 2min. Increase chance of Treasure Hunter level up by 25 percent.
Helps with Treasurer Hunter gains. Good idea to max this. 5/5
Aura Steal Adds a Dispel effect to Steal. Occasionally absorbs dispelled effect.
Increase absorb rate by 20 percent.
Five merit levels of Aura Steal does not necessarily give a 100% absorb rate 0/5~5/5
Ambush Grants an accuracy bonus to melee and ranged attacks from behind an enemy.
Increase accuracy bonus by 3.
If you're with a group, you're more likely to be attacking from behind. 1/5~5/5

Job Points & Gifts

Job Points
Job Point Category Effect Total Value
Perfect Dodge Effect Increases magic evasion while under the effects of Perfect Dodge. 60
Larceny Effect Increases the duration of effects stolen via Larceny. 20s
Sneak Attack Effect Increases the DEX bonus to Sneak Attack. DEX+20%
Trick Attack Effect Increases the AGI bonus to Trick Attack. AGI+20%
Steal Recast Reduces the recast time of Steal. 40s
Mug Effect Steals HP when using Mug. 100% of DEX+AGI
Despoil Effect Steals TP when using Despoil. 40%
Conspirator Effect Increases physical accuracy while under the effects of Conspirator 20
Bully Effect Increases the chance of the target becoming intimidated while under the effects of Bully. 20%
Triple Attack Effect Increases the physical attack of Triple Attack 20
Gifts
Gift Category Description Value
Physical Accuracy Bonus Increased physical and ranged accuracy 36
Physical Attack Bonus Increased physical and ranged attack 50
Physical Defense Bonus Increased physical defense 28
Physical Evasion Bonus Increased physical evasion 70
Magic Accuracy Bonus Increased magic accuracy 36
Magic Evasion Bonus Increased Magic Evasion 36
"Treasure Hunter" Bonus Increases the chances that the effects of Treasure Hunter will increase 23%
Triple Attack Chance Increases the chance of attacking thrice 8%
Critical Damage Bonus Increased critical damage dealt 8%
Capacity Point Bonus Increased Capacity Points Earned 330%
Milestone Gifts
Superior 1 (50) Enables the player to equip items marked as Superior 1 (Su1)
Superior 2 (100) Enables the player to equip items marked as Superior 2 (Su2)
Maximum Treasure Hunter Value (100) Increases the maximum value of Treasure Hunter by 1, for a value of 13.
Superior 3 (500) Enables the player to equip items marked as Superior 3 (Su3)
Critical Damage Bonus (500) Increases critical damage dealt by 2%.
Dual Wield Effect (550) Reduces attack delay by 5% when a weapon is equipped in each hand. spells by 5
Superior 4 (1200) Enables the player to equip items marked as Superior 4 (Su4)
Maximum Treasure Hunter Value (1200) Increases the maximum value of Treasure Hunter by 1, for a value of 14.
Superior 5 (2100) Enables the player to equip items marked as Superior 5 (Su5)
★Master! (2100) Reduces the recast of Perfect Dodge and Larceny

Treasure Hunter


TH Gear Options  
File:Gandring icon.pngFile:Gandring description.png File:Taming Sari icon.pngFile:Taming Sari description.png
File:Per. Lucky Egg icon.png
File:Wh. Rarab Cap +1 icon.pngFile:Wh. Rarab Cap +1 description.png
File:Plun. Armlets +3 description.png
File:Chaac Belt icon.pngFile:Chaac Belt description.png File:Skulk. Poulaines +3 icon.pngFile:Skulk. Poulaines +3 description.png
  Caps at +5
  • See also: Volte Armor Set
  • During Dark Matter campaigns, Herculean armor may also commonly receive TH+ augments of +1-2.

Look, Treasure Hunter is not some mystery.

  • A THF also must be on the hate list for TH to be active. It can't just stand there and give the effect.
  • TH is actually a type of debuff. So it is safe to say that the Thief must act offensively against the target to apply the effect, and not simply gain hate with a non-offensive ability or spell on a party member with enmity.
  • This means you don't have to melee, but you must use something like Bully or Provoke. Collaborator, Warcry, etc will get you on the list, but not apply TH.
  • This can be seen in Voidwatch where TH grants a bonus to uncapped lights. The bonus only occurs if the Thief acts offensively against the target, and not for being in party or idly using something on a party member with hate.
  • You may remove TH equipment and retain the current effect.
  • If the monster goes idle then TH is lost.
  • TH caps at +8 on equipment. This includes your trait of +3.
  • Procs increase TH further to 12, and upwards of 14 with Job Point Gifts.
  • TH makes things drop more frequently, stop nitpicking how much it matters.
  • Here is a the official SE post on TH. It won't mean anything to most players. All you need to know is what was just said prior.
  • If an item shares the same drop slot then Treasure Hunter will not increase drop rate.
  • Stop being weird and making up rumors:
  • A THF doesn't need to land the last hit.
  • No special item helps with TH or drop rates other than TH+ items.
  • Moon phases are for boobs in tinfoil hats.
  • Dying on THF doesn't reset TH value
Procing TH
  • Multiple Thieves may work in tandem to each proc and raise the same TH level of a foe.
  • No matter how much TH+ equipment you wear, you may not proc higher than TH 8 → 9 for the first proc.
  • Wearing a total Treasure Hunter level equal to or lower than the current TH level on an opponent decreases the chance of procing TH.
  • You must have at least a level higher than the current level applied to increase the rate of TH procs.
  • Proc occurrences caps at a set rate.[1] Wearing more TH+ than the next level will not further increase the rate it increases.
  • This fixed proc rate of TH increase is not static for all levels. TH proc rates are capped at a fixed rate per tier, and that set rate decreases with each level increase on TH. [2]
  • Those two official posts are a perfect example of why players are confused. SE's messaging has lead to confusion, but now that we know, it is simple.
  • Nonetheless, you need to collectively be at a single TH level above the current level on the foe in order to avoid a decrease in proc rate.
  • TH may proc on a WS, but you wont receive a message.
  • TH Only procs on the first hit of an attack round.

Support Jobs

This is your highest damage option for sub jobs if your attack isn't capped due to Berserk and Warcry. Aggressor is not the worst thing to have either. However, it lacks Invisible, Sneak, damage mitigation, or healing, and as such is only viable when you have reliable healing or are fighting a monster with no Area of affect moves/spells/abilities.

This is a more useful sub than you might think, and not just for niche situations. The Attack Bonus trait is the highest you will get and Last Resort will be identical to Berserk for a Thief. Since this guide clearly only advocates for Wanton Disregard, you also get Soul Eater to eat away at 8.5%-7% of your HP a swing. Whew baby! Otherwise, if you go from needing attack to capping it. Then the Damage Limit+ trait is actually a solid boost.
As for niche situations, Poisonga is really useful for applying Treasure Hunter to a field of monsters in an event such as Omen or Divergence. Especially since it gets resisted most of the time against anything foe of consequence. Stun isn't the worst thing, and allows for slight enmity control of stray foes.

Enmity shedding with High Jump aside, the WS Damage Boost trait is what makes this the best sub for DDing while attack capped. The Conserve TP isn't terrible either given that Double Attack as a trait is weak for THF. The Accuracy Bonus will certainly come into play too. Despite lacking an ability to raise your attack when needed. The sub offers you a lot without lowering your defense further. Once you gain Super Jump this sub synergizes nicely with Collaborator, Accomplice, and Sneak Attack.

This sub offers sufficient utility, as well as healing should you be doing an event where trusts are not allowed or there are some shall we say— issues.
Dancer provides Sneak and Invisible, and eventually the most important bonus from any sub, Chocobo Jig. Haste Samba is "aggressively medium", while lacking buffs, but a Box Step right before you go to WS is a nice contribution to the group. Skillchain Bonus is generally underrated, and can really make the sub worthwhile in the right hands. Speaking of which: Subtle Blow.
This is one of the main subs for "soloing" as a Thf. While leveling, the time to start using Dancer as your Support is at 40 so you have access to Dual Wield.

Sometimes you just need damage or TP move mitigation. This sub also offers sneak and invisible.
Since Thief doesn't get native Dual Wield until Level 83, subbing Ninja starting at Level 20 is the best option until you reach 40. You may then use Dancer as your support.
From 50+ /NIN will still provide another tier of Dual wield until 90/98 when a third is granted and then natively gained.

This is the defensive subjob of choice if shadows aren't viable, which is a lot of endgame content. Magic defense bonus, Runes, Vallation/Valiance are sweet for magical mitigation. Runes will offer you 58 resistance of an element of your choice. Thief (as well as Dancer) may also push upwards of a 20% parry rate with this sub, Turms Leggings +1, and a parry +5 augment on an Ambuscade cape. Pretty neat.

Skillchains


Equipment

Weapons

File:Eminent Dagger icon.png Eminent Dagger366px link=


File:Homestead Dagger icon.png Homestead Dagger366px link=


File:Atoyac icon.png Atoyac366px link=
{{#replace:Acc +30, Occ. Atk. Twice, Acc +15|,|
}}


File:Izhiikoh icon.png Izhiikoh366px link=


File:Sabebus icon.png Sabebus366px link=
{{#replace:Path B, ACC+|,|
}}


File:Sandung icon.png Sandung366px link=
{{#replace:Acc +50, Crit +5%, TA +3%|,|
}}


File:Ipetam icon.png Ipetam366px link=
{{#replace:DMG+, Acc/Atk+, Crit Dmg. +, DEX +|,|
}}


File:Jugo Kukri +1 icon.png Jugo Kukri +1366px link=
{{#replace:DMG +13, Acc +40, Eva +20|,|
}}


File:Ternion Dagger +1 icon.png Ternion Dagger +1366px link=
{{#replace:DMG +17, Acc +40, WSD +5%|,|
}}


File:Shijo icon.png Shijo366px link=
{{#replace:D) TA +2, DW +5%, DEX +15|,|
}}


File:Taming Sari icon.png Taming Sari366px link=
{{#replace:DMG +15, STR/DEX +10, TH +1|,|
}}


Skinflayer366px link=
{{#replace:DMG +, Acc/Atk +, Crit. Dmg +|,|
}}


File:Centovente icon.png Centovente366px link=
{{#replace:TP Bonus +1k|,|
}}


Gleti's Knife366px link=
{{#replace:DMG +10, Atk +40, Acc +10|,|
}}


Crepuscular Knife366px link=


Tauret366px link=

Ultimate Weapons

Augment Rank 0  


Mandau (Level 119 III)366px link=


Vajra (Level 119 III)366px link=


Twashtar (Level 119 III)366px link=


Aeneas366px link=


File:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) icon.png Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III)366px link=
Augment Rank 15  


File:Mandau icon.png Mandau (Level 119 III)366px link=
{{#replace:DMG +7, Mercy Stroke +20%, TA dmg +10%|,|
}}


File:Vajra icon.png Vajra (Level 119 III)366px link=
{{#replace:DMG: +15, Mandalic Stab +15%, Acc/MAcc +30|,|
}}


File:Twashtar icon.png Twashtar (Level 119 III)366px link=
{{#replace:DMG: +4, Rudra's Storm +10%, DEX/AGI +20|,|
}}


Aeneas366px link=
{{#replace:DMG: +6, Exenterator +10%, Acc/MAcc +30|,|
}}


File:Gandring icon.png Gandring366px link=
{{#replace:DMG +5, EVA +100, EVA TP +50, -or-, DMG +5, Follow-up attack +50%, "Subtle Blow II" +25|,|
}}

Prioritizing Equipment


There are two main sets a THF needs. The first major one is the TP set in which you first want to cap your delay reduction. The next are your WS sets, and obviously you should have some DT sets as a third priority if you want to be valued. Woah, lets cool it on that sick elitist rhetoric, right?
Well, if you didn't care then you wouldn't be reading any advice on being better. So, dont be that guy, and make some defensive sets for physical, magical, magic evasion, evasion, etc. As long as you cap Damage Taken you can always go back later and min max out some sets, but have something worthwhile to resort to. Fortunately, there are sets below for you!

So your TP set on THF generally requires 26% equipment haste, 44% magic haste, and a certain amount of dual wield based on the buffs you have. You can go to Attack Speed for the more intricate numbers. If you're fully buffed though, you need DW+11, or DW+6 if you've acquired 550 JP.

After you've reached that (or very close) you need to stack accuracy until you are around the accuracy cap for the content you're doing. This is going to vary, but sometimes other players or pages on the wiki will explain the accuracy required. Parsing with third party tools is the best way to get this right otherwise.

Next step is to stack Triple Attack and Store TP. I'd value +2~2.5 STP similar to 1% Triple Attack. This comparison is going to change based on your gear and buffs, as the more TA you get, the more STP helps, and vice versa, so try for a general balance around that ratio.

If you can't decide between two pieces after all of that is considered, choose the one with more magic evasion or defensive stats, as you can't deal any damage while dead.

For weapon skills you largely need one type of gear, which is to stack DEX and Weapon skill damage+. Rudra's Storm and Mandalic Stab are our two strongest WS and both scale nicely with just those two main stats. Evisceration needs crit damage and then crit rate gear, as well as some more Accuracy+ to consider
For Exenterator, just stack AGI/ACC/ATT as it doesn't crit and doesn't scale well with WSD. Rudra's is your bread and butter WS, strong both stacked and unstacked, but you need attack buffs to really pump out any cool numbers. In a scenario where you have to deal without attack buffs, Mandalic, which has a native attack boost to it, can outpace Rudra's. This is true in general, but especially is with an augmented mythic.

If you are just a mule/new THF looking to be better than worthless. Toss on your Tauret/Shijo and spam Evisceration while SCing with SA or TA Rudras.

Artifact Armor

File:Pill. Bonnet +3 icon.png Artifact Armor
Item Upgrade? Notes
File:Pill. Bonnet +3 icon.png
Pill. Bonnet +3366px link=
Maybe Best for some stacked Weapon skills, but don't use otherwise unless Nyame Helm is lacking the Weapon Skill Damage + to overtake.
File:Pillager's Vest +3 icon.png
Pillager's Vest +3366px link=
{{#replace:Hide Duration +100|,|
}}
Yes Highest Triple Attack body piece available.
File:Pill. Armlets +3 icon.png
Pill. Armlets +3366px link=
{{#replace:Trick Attack +20|,|
}}
Meh Min/Maxer piece as it needs to be on during the time of attack. Best for Trick Attack stacked auto-attacks, but would advise against using on a stacked Weapon skill.
File:Pill. Culottes +3 icon.png
Pill. Culottes +3366px link=
Maybe Good TP piece if Gleti's Breeches isn't augmented with Triple Attack yet. Can be substituted by Samnuha Tights with high Triple Attack Augments.
File:Pill. Poulaines +3 icon.png
Pill. Poulaines +3366px link=
{{#replace:Steal +15
Flee Duration +18|,|
}}
Yes Steal+15 alone makes this worth making if you use THF for gathering Impish Box.Movement Speed +18%

Relic Armor

Relic Armor
Item Upgrade? Notes

Plun. Bonnet +3366px link=
{{#replace:Aura Steal|,|
}}
Not anymore Empy +3 have left these in the past. Skulker's Bonnet +3 has better TP set synergy. If you want to Min/Max Mug, have at it!

Plunderer's Vest +3366px link=
{{#replace:Ambush|,|
}}
Maybe This piece has a niche spot, it may be better when Sneak Attack or Trick Attack is stacked with a weapon skill, but you may get more out of Skulker's Vest +3 or Nyame MailR25. Best for Sneak Attack or Trick Attack auto-attacks. It also has 5% Triple Attack from 5/5 Ambush Merits, making it a solid competitor for Pillager's Vest +3, especially when under attack cap.

Plun. Armlets +3366px link=
{{#replace:Perfect Dodge|,|
}}
Must Between these and Skulker's Poulaines +2, Treasure Hunter is at an ideal level.

Plun. Culottes +3366px link=
{{#replace:Feint|,|
}}
Maybe If you need a stop-gap between Odyssey RP, these are for you. If you already have Nyame R15+, skip.

Plun. Poulaines +3366px link=
{{#replace:Assassin's Charge|,|
}}
Yes Thief's Go-to TP feet slot. Don't leave home without them.


Divergence Weapon
Item Upgrade? Notes
File:Gandring icon.png
Gandring366px link=
N/A Not impressed. Multiple Treasure Hunter+ gear tests have concluded anything over +8 treasure hunter equipment total is a waste. If I was to choose a path it would be Path B for the 50% chance to quad attack during triple attack procs.


Divergence Neck Accessory
Item Upgrade? Notes
File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.png
Asn. Gorget +2366px link=
{{#replace:DEX & AGI +15
Evasion +25
Trip. Atk. +4%|,|
}}
N/A HQ1 and HQ2 are pretty close, worth the expendature if you enjoy playing Thief. Nearly fill-time necklace. Great TP and WS slots, just need your idle piece to have your neck slots fulfilled.

Empyrean Armor

File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.png Empyrean Armor
Item Upgrade? Notes
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.png
Skulker's Bonnet +3366px link=
{{#replace:Collaborator & Accomplice +21%|,|
}}
Must If you like triple attacks and capped attack situations, this is the piece for you. +10 Phys. Damage Limit coupled with +5 Triple Attack make this a great TP piece and situational WS Best in Slot. Bonus Points for Augmenting Collaborator and Accomplice.
File:Skulker's Vest +3 icon.png
Skulker's Vest +3366px link=
{{#replace:Conspirator|,|
}}
Yes +12% Weapon Skill Damage makes this an amazing piece for WS's, especially when wielding a Dagger with the whooping +38 Dagger Skill. Bonus Points for Augmenting Conspirator.
File:Skulk. Armlets +3 icon.png
Skulk. Armlets +3366px link=
{{#replace:Sneak Attack +30|,|
}}
Optional Need to do more testing on these, so far appears to apply bonus upon Job Ability usage. Will update at a later time.
File:Skulk. Culottes +3 icon.png
Skulk. Culottes +3366px link=
{{#replace:Despoil +13%|,|
}}
Not Necessary So much lost potential... Too bad no Triple attack mods. Despoil +11% and DT-13%. Completionist's piece.
File:Skulk. Poulaines +3 icon.png
Skulk. Poulaines +3366px link=
{{#replace:Despoil +8%|,|
}}
Must All the Treasure Hunter! Definitely worth upgrading, especially if the Relic Hands have not been made yet. Despoil +8% for the min/maxers, paired with DT-11% to boot~!(Sorry, had to do it.)


Empyrean Armor Accessories
Item Upgrade? Notes

Skulker's Earring366px link=
N/A Even though this is NQ, it still has a nice home in TP sets. Not vey benfitial for WS or Idle.
File:Skulk. Earring +2 icon.png
Skulk. Earring +2366px link=
{{#replace:Accuracy/Magic Accuracy+16~20
Store TP-6~8
DEX/AGL+7~15|,|
}}
N/A Absolute amazing for Thief. This has everything you need all one one earring(except DT!) Use in TP and WS sets.

Equipment Sets


TP Sets


TP Sets by:
Thanks to Tyconus for assisting with the sets. I think we have established some decent sets for most situations, but if there's something we missed feel free to add or message about it. --Nvee666 (talk) 22:07, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

  • Glass cannon = 10~25%
  • Hybrid = 30~40%
  • DT = >40%


Glass Cannon
Glassy (Not Classy)  
File:Aeneas description.png
File:Aurgelmir Orb +1 icon.pngFile:Aurgelmir Orb +1 description.png
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Skulk. Earring +1 icon.png
File:Pillager's Vest +3 icon.png File:Adhemar Wrist. +1 icon.png
File:Epona's Ring icon.pngFile:Epona's Ring description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Samnuha Tights icon.pngFile:Samnuha Tights description.png
File:Plun. Poulaines +3 description.png
  14% PDT
Notes:

Aurgelmir Orb +1 can be replaced with Coiste BodharR30
Iskur Gorget can be replaced with Assassin's Gorget +2R25 or Anu Torque

Sherida Earring can be replaced with Telos Earring or Dedition Earring


Glass Cannon
Twashtar  
File:Twashtar icon.pngFile:Twashtar description.png
File:Aurgelmir Orb +1 icon.pngFile:Aurgelmir Orb +1 description.png
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Skulk. Earring +1 icon.png
File:Adhemar Wrist. +1 icon.png
File:Epona's Ring icon.pngFile:Epona's Ring description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Samnuha Tights icon.pngFile:Samnuha Tights description.png
  23% PDT
Notes:

Aurgelmir Orb +1 can be replaced with Coiste BodharR30
Iskur Gorget can be replaced with Assassin's Gorget +2R25 or Anu Torque

Sherida Earring can be replaced with Telos Earring or Dedition Earring


Glass Cannon
Mpu Gandring  
File:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) icon.pngFile:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) description.png
File:Aurgelmir Orb +1 icon.pngFile:Aurgelmir Orb +1 description.png
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Skulk. Earring +1 icon.png
File:Pillager's Vest +3 icon.png File:Moonlight Ring icon.pngFile:Moonlight Ring description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Samnuha Tights icon.pngFile:Samnuha Tights description.png
File:Plun. Poulaines +3 description.png
  20% PDT
Notes:

Aurgelmir Orb +1 can be replaced with Coiste BodharR30
Iskur Gorget can be replaced with Assassin's Gorget +2R25 or Anu Torque
Dedition Earring can be replaced with Crepuscular Earring or Sherida Earring

Malignance Gloves can be replaced with Adhemar Wristbands +1B for less DT.


Hybrid
TA=44%(63% After Traits)  
File:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) icon.pngFile:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) description.png
File:Aurgelmir Orb +1 icon.pngFile:Aurgelmir Orb +1 description.png
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Skulk. Earring +2 icon.png
File:Pillager's Vest +3 icon.png File:Moonlight Ring icon.pngFile:Moonlight Ring description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Plun. Poulaines +3 description.png
  27%PDT / 17%MDT


-DT
Mpu Gandring  
File:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) icon.pngFile:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) description.png
File:Aurgelmir Orb +1 icon.pngFile:Aurgelmir Orb +1 description.png
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Skulk. Earring +1 icon.png
File:Moonlight Ring icon.pngFile:Moonlight Ring description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Gleti's Breeches description.png
  50%PDT / 50%MDT
Notes:

Aurgelmir Orb +1 can be replaced with Coiste BodharR30 Assassin's Gorget +2R25 can be replaced with Iskur Gorget
Dedition Earring can be replaced with Sherida Earring

Defending Ring can be replaced with Moonlight Ring


/RUN Evasion
File:Gandring icon.pngFile:Gandring description.png
File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Odnowa Earring +1 icon.png
File:Skulk. Earring +2 icon.png
File:Turms Mittens +1 icon.pngFile:Turms Mittens +1 description.png File:Moonlight Ring icon.pngFile:Moonlight Ring description.png File:Moonlight Ring icon.pngFile:Moonlight Ring description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Turms Leggings +1 icon.pngFile:Turms Leggings +1 description.png
  45%PDT / 37%MDT

Idle Sets



Full Regen
+50 Regen +5 Regain  
File:Turms Cap +1 icon.pngFile:Turms Cap +1 description.png File:Bathy Choker +1 icon.png
File:Infused Earring icon.png
File:Tu. Harness +1 icon.pngFile:Tu. Harness +1 description.png File:Turms Mittens +1 icon.pngFile:Turms Mittens +1 description.png File:Chirich Ring +1 icon.pngFile:Chirich Ring +1 description.png File:Chirich Ring +1 icon.pngFile:Chirich Ring +1 description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Lycopodium Sash icon.pngFile:Lycopodium Sash description.png File:Turms Subligar +1 icon.pngFile:Turms Subligar +1 description.png File:Turms Leggings +1 icon.pngFile:Turms Leggings +1 description.png


Full Regain
+20 Regain  
File:Turms Cap +1 icon.pngFile:Turms Cap +1 description.png File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Infused Earring icon.png
File:Gleti's Cuirass description.png File:Gleti's Gauntlets description.png File:Moonlight Ring icon.pngFile:Moonlight Ring description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Svelt. Gouriz +1 icon.pngFile:Svelt. Gouriz +1 description.png File:Gleti's Breeches description.png File:Gleti's Boots description.png

WS Sets


All sets imply swapping from Moonshade Earring to best alternative when TP>2700. Skulker's Earring +2,Ishvara Earring, Odr Earring, Dominance Earring are some examples.
Note: After obtaining Skulker's Earring +1 or Skulker's Earring +2, it may be necessary to swap moonshade from Right Ear slot to Left Ear slot.
WS Sets by:
Thanks to Tyconus for assisting with the sets. I think we have established some decent sets for most Weapon skills in use(or not), but if there's something we missed feel free to add or message about it. --Nvee666 (talk) 22:08, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Rudra's Storm & Mandalic Stab



Rudra's/Mandalic (Pre-Odyssey)
File:Centovente icon.pngFile:Centovente description.png
File:Seeth. Bomblet +1 icon.png
File:Plun. Bonnet +3 description.png File:Asn. Gorget +1 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +1 description.png
File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Plunderer's Vest +3 description.png File:Meg. Gloves +2 description.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Kentarch Belt +1 icon.png
File:Plun. Culottes +3 description.png File:Plun. Poulaines +3 description.png
Notes:


Rudra's/Mandalic (Post-Odyssey)
File:Aeneas description.png
File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Nyame Mail description.png
File:Nyame Gauntlets description.png
File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Kentarch Belt +1 icon.png
File:Plun. Culottes +3 description.png File:Nyame Sollerets description.png


Rudra's/Mandalic Uncapped (Post-Sortie)
ATK Uncapped  
File:Twashtar (Level 119 III) description.png
File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Skulker's Vest +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Vest +3 description.png File:Nyame Gauntlets description.png
File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Kentarch Belt +1 icon.png
File:Nyame Flanchard description.png
File:Nyame Sollerets description.png
  R25 Nyame Or Greater


Rudra's/Mandalic Capped (Post-Sortie)
ATK Capped  
File:Twashtar (Level 119 III) description.png
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Odr Earring description.png File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Skulker's Vest +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Vest +3 description.png File:Gleti's Gauntlets description.png
File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Kentarch Belt +1 icon.png
File:Gleti's Breeches description.png
File:Nyame Sollerets description.png
  R25 Nyame Or Greater

Ruthless Stroke



Ruthless Stroke
File:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) icon.pngFile:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) description.png
File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Skulk. Earring +2 icon.png
File:Skulker's Vest +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Vest +3 description.png File:Nyame Gauntlets description.png
File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Kentarch Belt +1 icon.png
File:Nyame Flanchard description.png
File:Nyame Sollerets description.png
  R20 Nyame or Greater
Notes: Substitute Ishvara Earring for Moonshade Earring if TP>2700.


Ruthless Stroke Capped
ATK Capped  
File:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) icon.pngFile:Mpu Gandring (Level 119 III) description.png
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png
File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Skulk. Earring +2 icon.png
File:Skulker's Vest +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Vest +3 description.png File:Nyame Gauntlets description.png
File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Kentarch Belt +1 icon.png
File:Nyame Flanchard description.png
File:Nyame Sollerets description.png
  R25 Odyssey Or Greater
Notes:

Dia, Songs +8, Frailty, Defense Down

Substitute Ishvara Earring for Moonshade Earring if TP>2700.

Evisceration


Critical Hit Rate / Critical Hit Damage + ƒTPDEX


Evisceration Capped (Post-Sortie)
File:Twashtar (Level 119 III) description.png File:Yetshila +1 icon.pngFile:Yetshila +1 description.png
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Fotia Gorget icon.pngFile:Fotia Gorget description.png File:Odr Earring description.png
File:Plunderer's Vest +3 description.png File:Gleti's Gauntlets description.png
File:Lehko's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Fotia Belt icon.pngFile:Fotia Belt description.png File:Gleti's Breeches description.png
File:Gleti's Boots description.png

Exenterator



Aeolian Edge


Magic Attack Bonus → 40% DEX / 40% INT


Aeolian Edge
File:Aeneas description.png File:Malevolence icon.pngFile:Malevolence description.png
File:Ghastly Tathlum +1 icon.png
File:Sibyl Scarf icon.png File:Friomisi Earring icon.png File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Nyame Mail description.png File:Nyame Gauntlets description.png File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Nyame Flanchard description.png File:Nyame Sollerets description.png
Notes: Can replace Orpheus's Sash with Eschan Stone.

Other WS



Savage Blade
File:Fusetto +2 icon.pngFile:Fusetto +2 description.png
File:Oshasha's Treatise icon.png
File:Rep. Plat. Medal icon.png File:Ishvara Earring icon.png File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Skulker's Vest +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Vest +3 description.png File:Nyame Gauntlets description.png
File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Sailfi Belt +1 icon.png
File:Nyame Flanchard description.png
File:Nyame Sollerets description.png


Shark Bite
File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Plunderer's Vest +3 description.png File:Nyame Gauntlets description.png
File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Kentarch Belt +1 icon.png File:Plun. Culottes +3 description.png File:Nyame Sollerets description.png


Dancing Edge
File:Skulker's Bonnet +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Bonnet +3 description.png File:Asn. Gorget +2 icon.pngFile:Asn. Gorget +2 description.png File:Moonshade Earring icon.pngFile:Moonshade Earring description.png
File:Skulker's Vest +3 icon.pngFile:Skulker's Vest +3 description.png File:Nyame Gauntlets description.png
File:Cornelia's Ring icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Kentarch Belt +1 icon.png File:Nyame Flanchard description.png
File:Nyame Sollerets description.png

Misc Sets


Steal

+28 Steal  
File:Plun. Bonnet +3 description.png
File:Pentalagus Charm icon.png
File:Thief's Kote icon.png
File:Asn. Culottes +1 icon.png File:Pill. Poulaines +3 icon.png

Despoil

+24 Despoil  
File:Skulk. Culottes +3 icon.pngFile:Skulk. Culottes +3 description.png File:Skulk. Poulaines +3 icon.pngFile:Skulk. Poulaines +3 description.png

Enmity

+106 Enmity  
File:Unmoving Collar +1 icon.png
File:Plunderer's Vest +3 description.png File:Kurys Gloves icon.png
File:Toutatis's Cape description.png
File:Trance Belt icon.png File:Plun. Culottes +1 icon.pngFile:Plun. Culottes +1 description.png File:Ahosi Leggings description.png

Waltz

For Self +48%
For Others +36%
 
File:Mummu Bonnet +2 description.png
File:Slither Gloves +1 icon.pngFile:Slither Gloves +1 description.png File:Asklepian Ring description.png File:Valseur's Ring icon.png
File:Dashing Subligar icon.pngFile:Dashing Subligar description.png

Consider Gleti's Cuirass if more DEF/PDT is needed.