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'''7th September 2022'''
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==General Information==
[[Puppetmaster]] (PUP) is a pet-oriented job (similar to its counterparts [[SMN]], [[BST]], [[DRG]]) which features a highly versatile and customizable puppet for a pet known as an [[Automaton]].

Don’t discount these little puppets based on their stature! By installing and equipping a variety of different Heads, Frames, and Attachments, along with the master equipping pet enhancing gear, these little robots can be made into formidable and durable killing machines!<br />  
In addition to this, the master themselves are pretty potent hand-to-hand users. When combining the damage from both the master and the puppet, you’ll find that together they are capable of dishing out some respectable pain on your foes.

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!''Disclaimer''
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| Although there is a lot of information here to take in, I still feel that there is more to learn about Puppetmaster! So I invite any other veteran PUP players to contribute to this guide in any way they can! Feel free to let me know ([https://www.ffxiah.com/player/Asura/Fabiano Fabiano] (Asura), or use the Discussion Tab) any of your findings, and I'll do my best to integrate it into this guide. <br />
Most of the information I’ve written down here, is knowledge that I’ve earned either through my own experimentation, or by the teachings of other Puppetmasters (either directly or indirectly). Puppetmaster is one of those jobs which has a ton facets to consider when playing, so I hope for the Puppetmaster community to continue sharing their knowledge whenever possible!
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==So you want to be a Puppetmaster?==

[[Puppetmaster]] (PUP) is one of the most unique jobs you’ll find in this game. This comes with both advantages and disadvantages…

Let me preface this by saying… PUP is not a simple job to play. It is highly misunderstood, both by outsiders and by people playing the job (incorrectly.) In addition to this, PUP has a very expensive barrier of entry -- and I mean this in the most literal wallet emptying sense. Acquiring all the attachments, animators, frames, and gear sets will set you back in your gil total considerably. 

With that said, Puppetmaster, at least in my opinion, has been by far the most rewarding job to play! Even though you might not be the most desired job, even though it can kind of look like a clown at times… there are just so many quirks and facets to think about when it comes to the planning and execution of a unique automaton setup, that when it finally comes together and you overcome a challenge... it’s just so satisfying!

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! style="background:#45352a; border-color: #89c0a8; width: 50%" colspan="3"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Strengths</span>
! style="background:#45352a; border-color: #ee6a6a; width: 50%" colspan="3"|<div style="{{linear-gradient|left|#45352A, #45352A, #ECF3EE}}"><span style="color:#ffffff">Weaknesses</span></div>
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''Complexity''' 
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| If you enjoy tinkering and coming up with new and outside-the-box strategies, PUP is a literal toy box for you to play with. Your automaton brings a slew of interesting and unique abilities to the table for you to test and try out. Many ways to approach situations, and no clear instruction manual for doing so either.
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| ☆
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Complexity...'''
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| Double the maintenance, double the skill-ups, double the equipment screens to manage. Often misunderstood job by the general public... and as a result, rather low desirability for group content.
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''Solo specialist''' 
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| Extremely capable in low-man, or more notably, solo situations. If you are the type of player who enjoys taking on challenges alone, PUP might be a job for you.
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| ☆
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Group limitations for pets'''
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| Your automaton (and pets in general) are unfortunately not affected by a variety of support abilities, hindering their group potential. (protectra, shellra, bar-spells, bard songs, decoy shot, sneak/trick attack, almost all group buffs, geomancy buff bubbles). The sole exception to this are some pet-oriented Corsair Rolls getting applied to the master, as well as gaining the benefit from any debuffs on the monster (including geomancy debuff bubbles) 
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''Versatility'''
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| Through different automaton setups, a PUP is capable of filling a variety of roles at varying degrees: tank, damage dealer, healing, and magic burster. 
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| ☆
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Selective versatility'''
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| While PUP is versatile, they are limited to a single specific role at a given time, and cannot do everything at once (Unlike say, a Red Mage who is able to shift their role on the fly). Changing role involves deactivating your Automaton, changing its load out, and reactivating it, which can be dangerous in the heat of battle (though still possible). 
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''Access to all damage types'''
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| This includes blunt, piercing, range, slashing, and magic (though not all at once). Handy when facing monsters with gimmicks where they suddenly become immune to a particular damage type or gain a specific damage shield which needs to be broken. 
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| ☆
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Hand-to-hand user'''
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| It's no secret that H2H is currently in a very bad place at the moment when compared to other weapon types. No access to a grip or dual-wield in their off-hand slot, along with generally sub par weapon skills leads to a particularly sad time. This affects both Monk and Puppetmaster (though PUP atleast has the uniqueness of their Automaton to lean on). 
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''Highly effective in “pet only” setups'''
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| Highly welcomed, and needed, in pet-focused strategies for their tanking and damage dealing capabilities.
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| ☆
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Horrendous area of Effect capabilities'''
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| PUP just cannot cleave, or AoE anything down in a respectable manner. Just don't even try. Change jobs.
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''Nearly indestructible tanking capabilities!'''
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| Self-sufficient tanking as well, no pocket healer is needed when an automaton is tanking. Having a pet as a tank, also allows you to avoid certain typically dangerous mechanics such as charm. Automatons also are mostly immune to (or react oddly to) death effects, including the spell itself (ie: Deathly Stare is converted into a low damage hit).  
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| ☆
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Single-target tanking only, please!'''
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| Also very poor at multi-target tanking. Do not attempt! Also weak at dealing with enemies with frequent Enmity Reset mechanics, and cannot really deal large damage DoT's large enough to overcome regen, large curses, or frequent abilities which stop your automaton from acting such as petrify, long stuns, or terrors.
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''AI controlled pet'''
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| Pet functioning off of an AI allows for unique interactions with enemy monsters (automatic shield bash stunning capabilities, instant dispel/absorb effects, etc..) as well as limitless range for the master. Unlike BST, SMN, and DRG, we do not need to be anywhere near the danger for our Automaton to have full effectiveness.
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| ☆
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Peculiar Armor Selection'''
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| PUP has this weird tradition since its inception of being included and/or excluded from some armors and equipment which seem like obvious fits for the job. Whether it's being randomly added to the support mage robe <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Annoint. Kalasiris]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Annoint. Kalasiris description.png|link=Annoint. Kalasiris]]</span></span> or excluded from the traditional monk-looking garb <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Ken. Samue]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ken. Samue description.png|link=Ken. Samue]]</span></span>, this hurts the jobs gearing potential more often than helps.
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''Slow and steady'''
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| very safe and consistent pet-tanking and pet-damage dealing capabilities. The master can stand very far from danger while your pet slowly whittles down the enemy. 
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| ☆
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Expensive'''
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| To even reach a baseline of functionality, Automaton Attachments and Pet/Master gearsets will set you back in your wallet considerably. This is not an optional expense, this is mandatory! You've been warned!
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''Skillchain adept'''
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| Capable of performing long (4-6 multi-step) skillchains solo with the master fighting alongside the automaton. 
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| 
|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| 
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| 
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|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| ★
|style="background:##69ce91; border-color: #89c0a8;"| '''{{Icon|Two Hour}} Overdrive is awesome!'''
|style="background:#effff1; border-color: #89c0a8;"| One of (arguably) the best SP abilities in the game, with the right setup, allows PUP’s to single-handedly solo some of the most difficult encounters. Read more on it in the Overdrive section of the guide.
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|style="background:#ff9191; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| 
|style="background:#ffefef; border-color: #ee6a6a;"| 
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==Roles==

PUP’s strength lies in its versatility. While it’s not capable of performing many different roles all at once (like a RDM can), by equipping your automaton with specific parts you can effectively build your automaton to fulfill whatever role you need.<br />

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|align="center"|'''Tank Role'''||align="center"|'''Damage Dealing Role'''
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PUP’s two primary roles are '''Tank''' and '''Damage Dealer'''. These two roles are what you will most likely find yourself needed to do when it comes to group play. As a Tank, your little automaton friend can be built to be nearly indestructible while also requiring no healing whatsoever from outside party members. As a Damage Dealer, the master is capable of fighting alongside the automaton (with the ability to perform self-skillchains together!), or if the situation is too dangerous it’s possible for PUP’s to perform very safe pet-only damage by deploying their automaton and having the master stand in the backline, out of harm's way.<br />

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|align="center"|'''Healer Role'''||align="center"|'''Magic Damage Role'''
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In addition to this, a PUP may also fulfill the role of '''Healer''' and '''Magic Damage''', but at a much more limited sense than the former two roles. As a Healer, your Automaton has essentially an unlimited mana pool for keeping party members alive (though no access to Curaga, so healing area of effect damage is an issue) and is only really limited by the Automatons cast timers. Similarly, as a Magic Nuker it’s possible to dish out some seriously impressive Magic Bursting numbers, though the timing and application of your AI controlled automaton nukes is rather finicky. <br />

PUP is currently not equipped at all to perform the role of '''Group Support''' (like a BRD, COR, or GEO can), and likewise cannot reliably perform the role of '''Enemy Debuffer''' in a serious group setting. Though there does exist a RDM-style Automaton setup, who will both buff the master, and debuff his enemies, this is mostly allocated for solo situations where the PUP does not have access to trusts (ex: Salvage/Nyzul/Assaults).<br />

I’ll be going over all these roles, their attachment setups and equipment sets in further sections of the guide.<br />

==Abilities and Traits==
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! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" |Name
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''10'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Slow|Resist Slow I]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''15'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Amnesia|Resist Amnesia I]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''20'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Evasion Bonus|Evasion Bonus I]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''25'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Martial Arts|Martial Arts I]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''35'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Amnesia|Resist Amnesia II]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''40'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Evasion Bonus|Evasion Bonus II]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''50'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Slow|Resist Slow II]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''50'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Martial Arts|Martial Arts II]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''55'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Amnesia|Resist Amnesia III]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''60'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Evasion Bonus|Evasion Bonus III]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''60'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Smite|Smite I]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''70'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Slow|Resist Slow III]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''75'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Martial Arts|Martial Arts III]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''75''' <sup>{{Merit Icon}}</sup>
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Fine-Tuning]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''75''' <sup>{{Merit Icon}}</sup>
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Optimization]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''75'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Amnesia|Resist Amnesia IV]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''76'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Evasion Bonus|Evasion Bonus IV]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''78'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Stout Servant|Stout Servant I]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''80'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Tactical Guard|Tactical Guard I]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''81'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Slow|Resist Slow IV]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''85'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Crit. Def. Bonus|Crit. Def. Bonus I]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''86'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Martial Arts|Martial Arts IV]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''88'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Stout Servant|Stout Servant II]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''90'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Tactical Guard|Tactical Guard II]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''95'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resist Amnesia|Resist Amnesia V]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''95'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Crit. Def. Bonus|Crit. Def. Bonus II]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''97'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Martial Arts|Martial Arts V]]
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|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''98'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Stout Servant|Stout Servant III]]
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! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" colspan="3"|[[Job Ability]]
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! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" width="20%" |Lvl.
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" |Name
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" |Equipment of Note
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|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{Icon|Two Hour}} [[Overdrive]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| (<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Pantin Tobe +2 icon.png|25px|link=Pantin Tobe +2]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Pantin Tobe +2 description.png|link=Pantin Tobe +2]]</div></div> {{icon|aug}}) <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Pitre Tobe +3 icon.png|25px|link=Pitre Tobe +3]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Pitre Tobe +3 description.png|link=Pitre Tobe +3]]</div></div>
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|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Activate]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"|
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|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''5'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Deus Ex Automata]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"|
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|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''15'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Repair]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Nibiru Sainti icon.png|25px|link=Nibiru Sainti]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Nibiru Sainti description.png|link=Nibiru Sainti]]</div></div> <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Foire Babouches +3 icon.png|25px|link=Foire Babouches +3]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Foire Babouches +3 description.png|link=Foire Babouches +3]]</div></div> <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Guignol Earring icon.png|25px|link=Guignol Earring]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Guignol Earring description.png|link=Guignol Earring]]</div></div><div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Pratik Earring icon.png|25px|link=Pratik Earring]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Pratik Earring description.png|link=Pratik Earring]]</div></div>(<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Desultor Tassets icon.png|25px|link=Desultor Tassets]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Desultor Tassets description.png|link=Desultor Tassets]]</div></div> {{icon|aug}})
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|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''30'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Maintenance]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| 
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''75''' <sup>{{Merit Icon}}</sup>
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Ventriloquy]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| (<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Ptn. Churidars +2 icon.png|25px|link=Ptn. Churidars +2]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Ptn. Churidars +2 description.png|link=Ptn. Churidars +2]]</div></div> {{icon|aug}}) <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Pitre Churidars +3 icon.png|25px|link=Pitre Churidars +3]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Pitre Churidars +3 description.png|link=Pitre Churidars +3]]</div></div>
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|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''75''' <sup>{{Merit Icon}}</sup>
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Role Reversal]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| (<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Ptn. Babouches +2 icon.png|25px|link=Ptn. Babouches +2]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Ptn. Babouches +2 description.png|link=Ptn. Babouches +2]]</div></div> {{icon|aug}}) <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Pitre Babouches +3 icon.png|25px|link=Pitre Babouches +3]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Pitre Babouches +3 description.png|link=Pitre Babouches +3]]</div></div>
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''79'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Tactical Switch]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Karagoz Scarpe +2 icon.png|25px|link=Karagoz Scarpe +2]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Karagoz Scarpe +2 description.png|link=Karagoz Scarpe +2]]</div></div>
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''95'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Cooldown]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"|
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''96'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{Icon|Two Hour}} [[Heady Artifice]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"|
|-
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|-
! style="background:#d5c4fa; border-color: #9f7fde;" width="20%" | Lvl.
! style="background:#d5c4fa; border-color: #9f7fde;" | Name
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|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Deactivate]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Deploy]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Dark Maneuver]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Light Maneuver]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Earth Maneuver]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Wind Maneuver]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Fire Maneuver]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Ice Maneuver]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Thunder Maneuver]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''1'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Water Maneuver]]
|-
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| '''10'''
|style="border-color: #9f7fde;"| [[Retrieve]]
|-
|}
|-
|}

'''How the Automaton Works:'''
----
The main difference between PUP and the other pet-oriented jobs, is that other than deploying and retrieving your automaton, '''a PUP cannot directly control the Automaton'''. Each Automaton head and frame have its own set of weapon skills, spells, and priority system behaviors that it follows. Through the use of attachments and maneuvers, it’s essentially possible for the master to give “strong suggestions” on what the Automaton should prioritize within its natural combat behaviors. Understanding these behaviors is the first step towards mastering the power of the automatons!

'''[[File:Deploy icon v1.png|link=]] Deploy & Retrieve'''
----
When you [[Deploy]] your automaton onto an enemy, you are essentially turning on your pets AI, allowing it to use any spells or abilities, and it will begin to follow its combat behavior based on the Maneuvers you’ve given (or not given), and the Head/Frame/Animators equipped. It's important to note that you are only able to get your Automaton to use buff spells on you if it is Deployed against an enemy. Though sometimes impractical or risky, it's possible to deploy your automaton against an enemy from afar, let him cast a buff on you, then retrieve him before he performs an offensive action on the monster to pre-buff yourself.  <br />

[[Retrieve]] does the inverse, and turns off your pets AI, bringing it back by your side.

 
'''[[File:Fire Maneuver icon v1.png|link=]][[File:Ice Maneuver icon v1.png|link=]][[File:Wind Maneuver icon v1.png|link=]][[File:Earth Maneuver icon v1.png|link=]] Maneuvers [[File:Thunder Maneuver icon v1.png|link=]][[File:Water Maneuver icon v1.png|link=]][[File:Dark Maneuver icon v1.png|link=]][[File:Light Maneuver icon v1.png|link=]]''' 
----
Unlocked at Level 1, [[Maneuver|Maneuvers]] are the most important part of playing a Puppetmaster, as they influence everything you want your Automaton to do, in addition to powering up your Automaton and activating or strengthening certain equipped [[Attachments]]. 

There are '''8 different maneuvers''', and each maneuver is aligned with a different element. These same elements also coincide with the elements of the many Attachments you can install in your puppet. This makes it easy to know which maneuver to use in order to activate or enhance an equipped attachment (''example:'' [[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] Fire Maneuvers strengthens and activates [[File:Strobe icon.png|link=|22px]] Fire Attachments! And so forth...). 

* The master can have up to '''3 maneuvers''' of any element at any given time, with any subsequent casted maneuvers overwriting the maneuver with the least duration left. 
* The longer your automaton remains deployed in combat, the longer your maneuvers will last. The original duration for Maneuvers is '''1 minute''', but you can increase this duration up to a cap of '''5 minutes'''. <br />
**If you ever deactivate or if your automaton dies, this duration timer will be reset. Zoning to another area will also reset the maneuver duration increases.

Certain attachments only actively do something if you’ve activated the appropriate element [[Maneuver]] (''example:'' [[File:Shock Absorber icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Shock Absorber]] only does something if you’ve used an [[File:Earth Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]][[Earth Maneuver]]), so make sure you align your equipped attachments with the maneuvers you plan on using in battle. Other attachments have passive effects which are further enhanced by having more of the same elemental type Maneuvers. (''example:'' [[File:Tranquilizer icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Tranquilizer]] gives a baseline amount of magic accuracy even with no maneuvers active, but gives even more if you've got multiple [[File:Ice Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[Ice Maneuver]])

In addition, each Maneuver flat out increases the raw stats of your Automaton.
{| class=bdrdarkblue  style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"
|- bgcolor="#45352a"
! <span style="color:#ffffff">Maneuver Name</span>
! <span style="color:#ffffff">Stat</span>
! <span style="color:#ffffff">Typical Attachment Boosts</span>
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=]] [[Fire Maneuver]]
| [[STR]]
| Physical Attack
|- 
| [[File:Earth Maneuver v2.png|link=]] [[Earth Maneuver]]
| [[VIT]]
| Physical Defense
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Water Maneuver v2.png|link=]] [[Water Maneuver]]
| [[MND]]
| Magic Defense/Magic Evasion
|- 
| [[File:Wind Maneuver v2.png|link=]] [[Wind Maneuver]]
| [[AGI]]
| Evasion/Haste/Range Accuracy
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Ice Maneuver v2.png|link=]] [[Ice Maneuver]]
| [[INT]]
| Magic Attack/Magic Accuracy
|- 
| [[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=]] [[Thunder Maneuver]]
| [[DEX]]
| Accuracy
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=]] [[Light Maneuver]]
| [[CHR]]
| HP Recovery
|- 
| [[File:Dark Maneuver v2.png|link=]] [[Dark Maneuver]]
| ''N/A''
| MP Recovery
|-
|}
If you view the [[Automaton|Combat Parameters of the Automaton]], you can see how every weaponskill your Automaton can perform has an associated maneuver element attached to it. Typically, the Automaton will by default use the highest skill level weaponskill available to it -- but through the use of maneuvers, it’s possible to “''force''” a lower tier level weaponskill to occur. 

* This is most commonly used when it comes to the Sharpshot frame, where you can force out an [[Arcuballista]] by having more [[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] Fire Maneuvers active than [[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]], [[File:Dark Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]], or [[File:Wind Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]]<br /> (which would trigger the other, higher skilled weapon skills instead)

Additionally, Maneuvers influence the heads to switch around the priorities of order which spells are cast when using the Stormwaker frame.<br />


It can be overwhelming to take in, but it’s not really as complicated as it sounds, you'll catch on to it pretty quickly!

'''[[File:Cooldown icon v1.png|link=]] Overload/Burden & Cooldown'''
----
Alas, not everything is wonderful in the world of Maneuvers. Maneuvers come with a price attached (as if they weren’t complicated enough!). After having been [[Activate|Activated]], Automatons have an invisible amount of [[Burden]] that they start with for each of the 8 elements. This burden slowly decays over time (~1 degree per tick). Every time you use a Maneuver, the burden for that element will increase in an amount related to the masters stats in relation to the automatons stats. If you pass the overload threshold, there is a chance that you will [[Overload]]... which is '''bad'''. This wipes all current active maneuvers, severely hampers your Automaton, and should be avoided at all costs.

View the [[Maneuver|Burden and Overloading]] page for actual numerical examples.<br />

* The job ability [[Cooldown]] will both remove the effect of [[Overload]], and decrease all burden by 50%. Best used right after Activating your Automaton.<br />

Luckily, there are some highly recommended pieces of equipment that you should use when casting any maneuver
{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Maneuvers
|CaptionBottom =Max Tier
|Main = Kenkonken (Level 119 III)
|MainAug = 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = 
|Head = 
|HeadAug =
|Neck = Bfn. Collar +1
|Ear1 = Burana Earring
|Ear1Aug = 
|Ear2 = 
|Body = Kara. Farsetto +2
|BodyAug = 
|Hands = Foire Dastanas +3
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = 
|Ring2 = 
|Back = Visucius's Mantle  
|BackAug = 
|Waist=
|Legs = 
|LegsAug = 
|Feet =
|FeetAug =
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
* [[File:Midnights icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Midnights]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Midnights description.png|link=Midnights]]</span></span> and [[File:Dispersal Mantle icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Dispersal Mantle]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Dispersal Mantle description.png|link=Dispersal Mantle]]</span></span> are also options.<br />

With these equipped, using [[Cooldown]], and by cycling through 2-3 different [[Maneuver]] elements on rotation, Overloading should be an absolute rarity.<br />


'''[[File: Deus_Ex_Automata_icon_v1.png|link=]] Activate & Deactivate & Deus Ex Automata'''
----
* [[Activate]] will summon forth your [[Automaton]] (permanently) at 100% HP & MP, with a '''20 minute recast timer'''. <br />

* If ever you, or your automaton die before that timer has reset, you’ll have to use the 1 minute cooldown, [[Deus Ex Automata]], to summon forth your Automaton in an unsound state. This will summon it with lowered HP & MP, as well as increased default burden. <br />

* [[Deactivate]] will desummon your Automaton. Interestingly enough, if your Automaton is at 100% HP (or between 80-100% HP with Job Gifts) when you Deactivate, the reuse timer on [[Activate]] will immediately be set to 0:00.
**This means that if ever Activate is on cooldown, it’s possible to summon your Automaton with Deus Ex Automata, Repair it up to full HP, Deactivate it (resetting your Activate cooldown) then Activate it, summoning it with full HP & MP, and less Burden than when you summoned it with Deus Ex Automata.<br />


{| width=60% style="border:2px dashed blue; line-height:20px; padding:5px; background:#d5c4fa;margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"
|-
!D.A.D. Technique
|-
| Another important technique to be aware of is amicably known as D.A.D. (or performing '''D'''eactivate, '''A'''ctivate, '''D'''eploy, in that order). Because using Activate summons your Automaton with 100% HP & more importantly… 100% MP, this means you can exploit Deactivates short cooldown timer, to essentially give your Automaton an unlimited MP pool. Whenever your mage frame Automaton is running low on MP, (and as long as they aren't damaged) simply D.A.D. to fill their MP pool right back up to full!
|}<br />

 

'''[[File:Automat. Oil +3 icon.png|link=]] Repair & Maintenance'''
----
[[Image:Gavrie.jpg|right|thumb|125px|link=Gavrie|a PUP's favorite NPC!]]

* [[Repair]] restores a large chunk of your Automaton’s HP Pool, and also applies a rather potent Regen effect. 
* [[Maintenance]] removes status ailments applies to your Automaton.<br />

Both these abilities require the use of a consumable item which you slot in your Ammo slot called Automaton Oil. Never go on an adventure without a good supply of Oil!<br />

You can craft through alchemy, or purchase Automaton Oil from a Puppetmasters best friend, [[Gavrie]] in Aht Urhgan Whitegate (F-8), who you will be visiting very often in your adventures.<br />

{| class=bdrdarkblue
|- bgcolor="#45352a"
! <span style="color:#ffffff">Oil Type</span>
! <span style="color:#ffffff">Level</span>
! <span style="color:#ffffff">'''Repair''' Recovery Potency</span>
! <span style="color:#ffffff">'''Repair''' Regen Potency</span>
! <span style="color:#ffffff">Maintenance Debuff Removal</span>
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Automaton Oil icon.png|link=]] [[Automaton Oil]]
| 15
| 10% of Automaton's Max HP
| 10 HP/tic for 30 seconds (100 HP)
| 1 Status Effect Removed
|-
| [[File:Automat. Oil +1 icon.png|link=]] [[Automat. Oil +1|Automaton Oil +1]]
| 30
| 20% of Automaton's Max HP
| 20 HP/tic for 60 seconds (400 HP)
| 2 Status Effects Removed
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Automat. Oil +2 icon.png|link=]] [[Automat. Oil +2|Automaton Oil +2]]
| 50
| 30% of Automaton's Max HP
| 30 HP/tic for 90 seconds (900 HP)
| 3 Status Effects Removed
|-
| [[File:Automat. Oil +3 icon.png|link=]] [[Automat. Oil +3|Automaton Oil +3]]
| 80
| 40% of Automaton's Max HP
| 40 HP/tic for 120 seconds (1,600 HP)
| 4 Status Effects Removed
|-
|}

There also exists multiple pieces of equipment which enhances the potency of Repair. (Repair Potency Caps at +50%)<br />

To find out by how much, you multiply the regen effect by the potency % increase and then add it to the existing effect and calculate. 
* For example, with +50% potency gear equipped: [[File:Automat. Oil +3 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Automat. Oil +3]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Automat. Oil +3 description.png|link=Automat. Oil +3]]</span></span> will recover 60 HP/tic for 120 seconds (2,400 HP)<br />

In addition, because the Recovery Potency is based on your Automaton's Max HP, you should dedicate any other equipment slots to anything which increases your Automaton's Max HP. <br />

{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Repair Potency
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Nibiru Sainti
|MainAug = 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug = {{icon|aug}} Familiar: Repair +1~8%
|Neck = 
|Ear1 = Guignol Earring
|Ear1Aug = 
|Ear2 = Pratik Earring
|Body = Herculean Vest
|BodyAug = {{icon|aug}} Familiar: Repair +1~8%
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = {{icon|aug}} Familiar: Repair +1~8%
|Ring1 = 
|Ring2 = 
|Back =   
|BackAug = 
|Waist=
|Legs = Desultor Tassets
|LegsAug = {{icon|aug}} "Repair" Potency +10%
|Feet = Foire Babouches +3
|FeetAug =
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
* '''Note''': [[File:Foire Babouches +3 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Foire Babouches +3]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Foire Babouches +3 description.png|link=Foire Babouches +3]]</span></span> (and prior NQ versions) don't increase Repair potency, but instead remove debuffs on your Automaton when [[Repair]] is used, similar to [[Maintenance]]. Highly useful, almost necessary as it removes your reliance on [[Maintenance]].<br />
* '''Note''': Similar to all other Cure Caps (ie: Reward Potency), it is assumed that there is a 50% Repair Potency Cap. [[File:Weakness red.png|link=]] Confirmation Needed.

{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Pet +Max HP
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Gnafron's Adargas
|MainAug = 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Rao Kabuto +1
|HeadAug = Path C: Automaton HP+125
|Neck = 
|Ear1 = 
|Ear1Aug = 
|Ear2 = 
|Body = Foire Tobe +3
|BodyAug = 
|Hands = Rao Kote +1
|HandsAug = Path C: Automaton HP+125
|Ring1 = 
|Ring2 = Overbearing Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle  
|BackAug = 
|Waist=
|Legs = Rao Haidate +1
|LegsAug = Path C: Automaton HP+125
|Feet = Rao Sune-Ate +1
|FeetAug = Path C: Automaton HP+125
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
* Alternatives: [[File:Naga Kyahan icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Naga Kyahan]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Naga Kyahan description.png|link=Naga Kyahan]]</span></span> ({{icon|aug}}Path D) along with NQ [[Rao Armor Set]], and all previous tiers of PUP AF Body<br />
<br />
'''[[File:Tactical Switch icon v1.png|link=]][[File:Ventriloquy icon v1.png|link=]][[File:Role Reversal icon v1.png|link=]] Tactical Switch, Ventriloquy, and Role Reversal'''
----
Three job abilities which involve swapping stats between the master and the automaton.

{| class=bdrdarkblue
|- bgcolor="#45352a"
! width="10%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Job Ability</span>
! width="20%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Description</span>
! width="50%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Common Uses</span>
! width="15%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Noteworthy Gear</span>
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[Tactical Switch]]
| swaps your current TP values with your Automaton
| Pet:Regain equipment or Companion’s Roll can be used during downtime, then swapped to the Master. You can also use this to perform a self skillchain without the Automaton using a WS (and vice-versa)
| <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Karagoz Scarpe +2 icon.png|link=Karagoz Scarpe +2]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Karagoz Scarpe +2 description.png|link=Karagoz Scarpe +2]]</div></div> [[Karagoz Scarpe +2]] 
|-
| [[Ventriloquy]]
| swaps your current enmity values with your Automaton
| Using [[Provoke]] (sub /WAR) or [[Flash]] (sub /WHM) in tandem with Ventriloquy is a great way to give your automaton a quick aggro lead before deployment.
| (<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Ptn. Churidars +2 icon.png|link=Ptn. Churidars +2]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Ptn. Churidars +2 description.png|link=Ptn. Churidars +2]]</div></div> {{icon|aug}}) <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Pitre Churidars +3 icon.png|link=Pitre Churidars +3]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Pitre Churidars +3 description.png|link=Pitre Churidars +3]]</div></div> [[Pitre Churidars +3]]
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[Role Reversal]]
| swaps your current HP values with your Automaton
| Can save a dying tank Automaton, or sacrifice the pet to save the master since it can act as a quick burst heal.
| (<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Ptn. Babouches +2 icon.png|link=Ptn. Babouches +2]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Ptn. Babouches +2 description.png|link=Ptn. Babouches +2]]</div></div> {{icon|aug}}) <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Pitre Babouches +3 icon.png|link=Pitre Babouches +3]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Pitre Babouches +3 description.png|link=Pitre Babouches +3]]</div></div> [[Pitre Babouches +3]]
|-
|}<br />


'''[[File:Two-Hour.png|link=]] Heady Artifice'''
----
Another ability which highlights the versatility of the job, [[Heady Artifice]]. Depending on the Head equipped on your Automaton, when using this SP ability, you’ll fire off one of six other jobs SP abilities. There is also a Job Gift category which enhances each SP ability.


	
{| class=bdrdarkblue style="text-align: center;"
|- bgcolor="#45352a"
! colspan="2"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Automaton Head</span>
! <span style="color:#ffffff">SP Ability Performed</span>
! <span style="color:#ffffff">Common uses</span>
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Harlequin Head icon.png|link=]] 
| Harlequin Head
| [[Mighty Strikes]]
| A useful SP ability limited by being attached to a useless head. Doesn't work with Ranged Attacks.
|-
| [[File:Sharpshot Head icon.png|link=]] 
| Sharpshot Head
| [[Eagle Eye Shot]]
| As useful as the Rangers counterpart (read as: not at all)
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Valoredge Head icon.png|link=]] 
| Valoredge Head
| [[Invincible]]
| Like the Paladin counterpart, primarily used for enmity purposes, not survival. Can be enhanced with Job Gifts to give a whopping bonus +2000 static enmity on use.
|-
| [[File:Soulsoother Head icon.png|link=]] 
| Soulsoother Head
| [[Benediction]]
| Interesting in that it also fully heals the Automaton in addition to the party. Can be used as an enmity tool/life saver as well.
|- style="background: #efefef;"
| [[File:Spiritreaver Head icon.png|link=]] 
| Spiritreaver Head
| [[Manafont]]
| Particularly useless, especially due to D.A.D’s existence
|-
| [[File:Stormwaker Head icon.png|link=]] 
| Stormwaker Head
| [[Chainspell]]
| The only way to get around your automatons hard spell timers...
|-
|}<br />


'''[[File:Two-Hour.png|link=]] Overdrive or “3 Minutes of Pure Murder”'''
----
[[Overdrive]] is arguably one of the strongest SP abilities in the game -- other jobs would kill to have this as their SP ability. For 3 minutes (or 3 minute 20 seconds with the Relic body equipped) your Automaton becomes an unstoppable killing machine. <br /><br />

The benefits bestowed upon your Automaton are as follows:
* Automaton [[Attack]], [[Ranged Attack]], [[Accuracy]], [[Ranged Accuracy]] and [[Evasion]] will sky-rocket. (exact amount unknown)
* Automaton will gain an innate +25% Magical Haste increase as well. 
* (With maxed [[Overdrive]] [[Job Gifts]]) your Automaton will also gain a whopping +100 to all stats (which is absurd!!). 
* As far as anyone can tell, your Automaton becomes mostly immune/highly resistant to all [[Status Effects]] (if not outright immune, it must be something like a 95+% resist rate). Some status effects still hit rather reliably like Doom and Terror. 
* The bonus cherry on top is that you become immune to [[Overload]] as well, though you still accumulate [[Burden]], so risk of Overloading once Overdrive ends is higher.<br />

In addition to all of these buffs, the real star of the “''Overdrive show''”, is what happens to your Maneuvers. For the duration of Overdrive, '''every Maneuver you have active will behave as if there were 3 maneuvers active of the element instead of 1'''. That means that having 3 different elemental Maneuvers, will be as if you have current ''9 maneuvers active''. This allows for some absolutely monstrous Automaton capabilities. '''Note''': stacking more of the same elemental maneuver will not have a bonus effect during Overdrive (ie: Having 2 Fire Maneuvers will still act as if you reached the cap of 3, not 6) so it's in your best interest to use 3 different maneuvers during Overdrive (with exceptions being if you need to force specific weaponskills). <br /><br />


To put this into perspective for you, here is just a quick preview of the bonuses your Automaton gets during OD:<br />

Using Overdrive with [[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] Maneuvers active (so in actuality, it would be as if you had 3 of each so... [[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]]+[[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]][[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]][[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]]+[[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]][[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]][[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] !!!)<br />

* [[File:Inhibitor icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Inhibitor]] with 3 Fire Maneuvers = +40 [[Store TP]]
* [[File:Inhibitor II icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Inhibitor II]] with 3 Fire Maneuvers = +65 [[Store TP]] (so +105 Store TP total)
* [[File:Attuner icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Attuner]] with 3 Fire Maneuvers = 45% of enemy defense is ignored (halved against NM’s)
* [[File:Coiler icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Coiler]] with 3 Thunder Maneuvers = +30% [[Double Attack]]
* [[File:Coiler II icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Coiler II]] with 3 Thunder Maneuvers = +35% [[Double Attack]] (so +65% Double Attack Rate total)
* [[File:Target Marker icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Target Marker]] with 3 Thunder Maneuvers = 45% of enemy evasion is ignored (halved against NM’s)<br />

So already just this alone transforms your Automaton into an unstoppable force… but then you take all of these bonuses and you throw in…

* [[File:Optic Fiber icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Optic Fiber]] I+II with 3 Light Maneuvers = Enhance your other attachments by +30% & +45%...

<sub>''Oh my goodness…''</sub>

You’re looking at your Automaton buffed with a disgusting '''+184 Store TP''', '''114% Double Attack Rate''', '''40% Evasion and Defense Ignored against NM's''' (doubled against regular monsters), and that’s just pointing out the benefits from 8 out of your 12 Attachments. With this setup alone, your little Automaton becomes a self-skill chaining monster!

More strategies for Overdrive will be detailed in the Overdrive Equipment sets section below.

==Merit Selection + Job Gift Order==

===Merits===
Merit selection for PUP is fortunately pretty evident. There are a few must-picks, and the others are mostly up for preference.<br />

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! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="4"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Group 1</span>
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! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="1" width="10%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Name</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="1" width="37%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Description</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="1" width="3%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Suggested Level</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="1" width="50%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Notes</span>
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''Automaton Skills'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| +2 to all Automaton Combat Skills
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 5/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Once upon a time this was mandatory as it gave access to new spells, but now it's just a nice bonus.
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''[[Maintenance]] Recast'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Shorten recast time by 3 seconds.
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 0/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''[[Repair]] Effect'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| +2% HP Granted
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 0~5/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| I've flipped back and forth between Repair effect and Repair recast, and honestly it's up to you. 
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''[[Activate]] Recast'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Shorten recast time by 40 seconds.
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 0/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Please don't...
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''[[Repair]] Recast'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Shorten recast time by 3 seconds.
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 0~5/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Could invest in this as well. Also gets more mileage from [[Foire Babouches +3]] removing status effects more frequently, since the cooldown is shorter.
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! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="4"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Group 2</span>
|-
! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="1" width="10%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Name</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="1" width="37%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Description</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="1" width="3%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Suggested Level</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" colspan="1" width="50%"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Notes</span>
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''[[Role Reversal]]'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Swaps the Master's current HP with the Automaton's current HP. Recast: 2min<br />Increases HP granted by 5% per merit level past the first.
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 0~1/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| The Automaton has MUCH more max HP than the master, so putting more than 1 point in this is often a waste. Used as an emergency life-saver at times (for both the master or the automaton).
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''[[Ventriloquy]]'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Swaps the enmity of the current target between master and automaton. Recast: 1min<br />Increase the enmity for the higher enmity (post-swap) target by 5% while lowering the enmity for the lower enmity (post-swap) target by 5%.
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 1/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Definitely get atleast 1 point in Ventriloquy as it is a very useful ability. Can be used in conjunction with subbing /BLU (jettatura/geist wall) or /WAR (provoke) or /WHM (flash) and then swapping to the Automaton for a very quick aggro lead, or for reliably recovering after an enmity reset move.
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''[[Fine-Tuning]]'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Adds 5 [[Accuracy]], [[Ranged Accuracy]], and [[Evasion]] and 5 [[MDB]] per merit level.
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 3/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| An alright category, mostly due to the [[MDB]] bonus, but not nearly as strong as Optimization. If Role Reversal and Ventriloquy weren't useful abilities, this would be an easy 5/5.
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|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| '''[[Optimization]] Effect'''
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| Gives Automaton +5% [[attack]]/[[defense]] and +5 [[MAB]] per merit level
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| 5/5
|style="background:#fde1d2; border-color: #fc8b4d;"| This is not debatable. +25% Automaton Attack & Defense cannot be skipped. Max this out and never look back.
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|}

===Job Gifts===
There aren’t any immediate ''MUST PICKS'' from this list, but there are some better ones than others -- I've sorted them in terms of priority in the table below (high, medium, low). [[Overdrive]] Effect is easily the best Job gift, but if you don’t use Overdrive strategies often, it might be worth delaying. Automaton Max HP/MP Bonus is the greatest for when Tanking, which is one of PUP’s primary group roles. [[Martial Arts]] effect is the biggest damage increase for when you solo and punch things alongside your automaton, which makes it a worthy early investment for solo players. [[Deactivate]] Effect is great for alleviating the strict 100% HP pressure when performing the D.A.D technique. The others, you can place points into at your discretion with my priority suggestions in mind. In the end, you’ll be getting them all, right?<br />

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! style="background:#45352a;" width="10%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Suggested Priority</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" width="20%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Category </span>
! style="background:#45352a;" width="30%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Description </span>
! style="background:#45352a;" width="40%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Effect</span>
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| High
|| [[Overdrive]] Effect
|| Increases automatons' attributes while under the effects of Overdrive.
|| Increases attributes by 5.
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| Medium
|| [[Heady Artifice]] Effect
|| Increases the potency of the various head-related abilities.
|| Harlequin Head: Increase physical accuracy by 2.<br> Valoredge Head: Increase static enmity by 100.<br> Sharpshot Head: Increase damage by 3 percent.<br> Stormwaker Head: Increase magic damage by 2.<br> Soulsoother Head: Increase amount of MP recovered by 1 percent.<br> Spiritreaver Head: Increase magic damage by 5.
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| High
|| [[HP|Automaton Max HP]] and  [[MP|Automaton Max MP]]Bonus
|| Increases the maximum HP and MP of automatons.
|| Increases maximum HP by 10 and maximum MP by 5.
|-
| Low 
|| [[Activate]] Effect
|| Decrease burden when Activate or Deus Ex Automata is used.
|| Decrease burden by 1 per rank.
|-
| Low
|| [[Repair]] Effect
|| Gradually restores automaton's MP when Repair is used.
|| Amount of MP recovered depends on the item used.<br> Automaton Oil: +5<br> Automaton Oil +1: +10<br> Automaton Oil +2: +15<br> Automaton Oil +3: +20
|-
| Medium
|| [[Deus Ex Automata]] Recast 
|| Reduces the recast time of Deus Ex Automata.
|| Reduce recast time by 1 second.
|-
| Medium
|| [[Tactical Switch]]
|| Increases TP of automaton's master when using Tactical Switch.
|| Increases TP by 20.
|-
| Low
|| [[Cooldown]] Effect
|| Reduces automaton's burden when using Cooldown.
|| Reduces burden by 1.
|-
| High
|| [[Deactivate]] Effect
|| Relaxes the requirement for reducing Dectivate's cooldown based on automaton's remaining HP.
|| Reduces the requirement by 1 percent of remaining HP.
|-
| High
|| [[Martial Arts]] Effect
|| Reduces attack delay for hand-to-hand attacks. 
|| Reduces attack delay by 2.
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{{Job Point Gift Table
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{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Attack Bonus
|description=Increases physical and ranged attack by 6.
|cost=5
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 5%.
|cost=5
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases physical evasion by 8.
|cost=10
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Accuracy Bonus
|description=Increases physical and ranged accuracy by 7.
|cost=20
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 7%.
|cost=25
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Magic Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases magic evasion by 5.
|cost=30
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Magic Accuracy Bonus
|description=Increases magic accuracy by 5.
|cost=45
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Superior 1
|description=Enables the player to equip items marked as Superior 1 (Su1).
|cost=50
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 9%.
|cost=55
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Physical Attack and Defense Bonus
|description=Increases automaton physical attack, <br>ranged attack, and physical defense by 15.
|cost=60
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Physical Accuracy and Physical Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases automaton physical accuracy, <br>ranged accuracy, and physical evasion by 10.
|cost=80
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 11%.
|cost=95
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Elemental Capacity Bonus
|description=Increases the automaton's elemental capacity for attachments by 2.
|cost=100
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Superior 2
|description=Enables the player to equip items marked as Superior 2 (Su2).
|cost=100
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Mag. Atk. and Def. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton magic attack and magic defense by 5.
|cost=125
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 13%.
|cost=145
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Mag. Acc. and Eva. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton magic accuracy and evasion by 10.
|cost=150
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Attack Bonus
|description=Increases physical and ranged attack by 9.
|cost=180
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 15%.
|cost=205
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases physical evasion by 12.
|cost=210
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Accuracy Bonus
|description=Increases physical and ranged accuracy by 11.
|cost=245
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 17%.
|cost=275
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Magic Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases magic evasion by 8.
|cost=280
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Magic Accuracy Bonus
|description=Increases magic accuracy by 8.
|cost=320
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 19%.
|cost=355
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Phys. Atk. and Def. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton physical attack, <br>ranged attack, and physical defense by 23.
|cost=360
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Phys. Acc. and Eva. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton physical accuracy, <br>ranged accuracy, and physical evasion by 15.
|cost=405
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 21%.
|cost=445
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Mag. Atk. and Def. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton magic attack and magic defense by 8.
|cost=450
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Superior 3
|description=Enables the player to equip items marked as Superior 3 (Su3).
|cost=500
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Mag. Acc. and Eva. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton magic accuracy and evasion by 15.
|cost=500
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 23%.
|cost=545
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Martial Arts Effect
|description=Decreases hand-to-hand delay by 5.
|cost=550
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Attack Bonus
|description=Increases attack and ranged attack by 12.
|cost=605
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 25%.
|cost=655
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases physical evasion by 16.
|cost=660
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Accuracy Bonus
|description=Increases physical accuracy and ranged accuracy by 14.
|cost=720
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 27%.
|cost=775
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Magic Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases magic evasion by 10.
|cost=780
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Magic Accuracy bonus
|description=Increases magic accuracy by 10.
|cost=845
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 29%.
|cost=905
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automation Phys. Atk. and Def. Bonus
|description=Increases automation physical attack, <br>ranged attack, and physical defense by 30.
|cost=910
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automation Phys. Acc. and Eva. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton physical accuracy, <br>ranged accuracy, and physical evasion by 20.
|cost=980
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 31%.
|cost=1045
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automation Mag. Atk. and Def. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton magic attack and magic defense by 10.
|cost=1050
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automation Mag. Acc. and Eva. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton magic accuracy and magic evasion by 20.
|cost=1125
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 33%.
|cost=1195
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automation Elemental Capacity Bonus
|description=Increases the automation's elemental capacity bonus for attachments by 2.
|cost=1200
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Attack Bonus
|description=Increases physical and ranged attack by 15.
|cost=1280
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Capacity Point Bonus
|description=Increases acquired capacity points by 35%.
|cost=1355
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases physical evasion by 20.
|cost=1360
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Physical Accuracy Bonus
|description=Increases physical and ranged accuracy by 18.
|cost=1445
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Magic Evasion Bonus
|description=Increases magic evasion by 13.
|cost=1530
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Magic Accuracy Bonus
|description=Increases magic accuracy by 13.
|cost=1620
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Phys. Atk. and Def. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton physical attack, ranged attack, and physical defense by 38.
|cost=1710
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Phys. Acc. and Eva. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton physical accuracy, ranged accuracy, and physical evasion by 25.
|cost=1805
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Mag. Atk. and Def. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton magic attack and magic defense by 13.
|cost=1900
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=Automaton Mag. Acc. and Eva. Bonus
|description=Increases automaton magic accuracy and evasion by 25.
|cost=2000
}}
{{Job Point Gift Table Entry
|gift=★Master!
|description=Grants the designation "Master Puppeteer."<br>Decreases the recast time of one-hour abilities by 15 minutes.
|cost=2100
}}
}}

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! style="background:#45352a; width: 50%; padding: 3px;" colspan="4"| <span style="color:#ffffff">'''Job Gift Total Bonuses'''</span>
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|style="background:#c4dbe4" colspan="2"| '''Capacity Point Bonus''' ||colspan="2"| +320% 
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|style="background:#c4dbe4" colspan="2"| '''Automaton Elemental Capacity Bonus''' ||colspan="2"| +4 to all Elements 
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|style="background:#c4dbe4" colspan="2"| '''Martial Arts''' ||colspan="2"| -5 
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|style="background:#c4dbe4"| '''Physical Attack''' || +42 ||style="background:#c4dbe4"| '''Automaton: Attack/Defense''' || +106
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|style="background:#c4dbe4"| '''Physical Accuracy''' || +50 ||style="background:#c4dbe4"| '''Automaton: Acc/Eva''' || +70
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|style="background:#c4dbe4"| '''Physical Evasion''' || +56 ||style="background:#c4dbe4"| '''Automaton: MAB/MDB''' || +36
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|style="background:#c4dbe4"| '''Magic Acc & Eva''' || +36 ||style="background:#c4dbe4"| '''Automaton: MAC/MEVA''' || +70
|}

'''A word on [Automaton Elemental Capacity Bonus]'''
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The Job Gifts awarded at 100, and 1200 are monumental. These are absolute game changers for PUP, and should be your main goals to strive for. It might seem simplistic, but increasing the elemental capacity of your automaton frames by +2/+4 exponentially expand your attachment options, and allow you to customize your automaton in ways you couldn’t before. The difference in tanking/damage capabilities of a 1200 gift PUP vs. a 0 gift PUP are quite large, entirely due to the freedom of Attachments..

==Support Jobs==
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:<big>'''Offensive Oriented Subjobs'''</big>
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:{{WAR}} <big>'''[[Warrior]]'''</big> <br />
''Notable Abilities'' -- [[Provoke]], [[Berserk]], [[Double Attack]] Trait, [[Aggressor]], [[Warcry]]<br />
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The go-to support job when it comes to the master punching things alongside the automaton. In addition to all the offensive abilities and traits, [[Provoke]] also ends up being a very useful ability as it allows you to Provoke a target, then [[Ventriloquy]] immediately onto your Automaton for a quick aggro lead.

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:{{RUN}} <big>'''[[Runefencer]]'''</big> <br />
''Notable Abilities'' -- Elemental Runes, [[Vallation]], [[Pflug]]<br />
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Anytime you want to fight alongside your puppet and anticipate the master taking heavy, unavoidable magic damage of a particular element type, this is the subjob to go for. Will give some much needed sustain against magic which the Warrior subjob does not provide through both [[Vallation]] and [[Pflug]]. Runes are also useful for some bonus elemental damage for certain gimmicks (ex: Delves [[Dakuwaqa]] comes to mind).
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| valign="top"; colspan="2"; align="center"| 
:<big>'''Utility Oriented Subjobs'''</big>
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:{{NIN}} <big>'''[[Ninja]]'''</big> 
''Notable Abilities'' -- [[Utsusemi: Ichi]], [[Utsusemi: Ni]], [[Monomi: Ichi]], [[Tonko: Ichi]]<br />
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Any fight where you anticipate needing [[Utsusemi]] shadows to avoid taking physical damage on the master, this is the subjob to use. [[Tonko: Ichi]] and [[Monomi: Ichi]] are also handy, but really though... this is a subjob which is all about Utsusemi.

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:{{DNC}} <big>'''[[Dancer]]'''</big> 
''Notable Abilities'' -- [[Spectral Jig]], [[Curing Waltz]], [[Healing Waltz]], [[Haste Samba]], [[Skillchain Bonus]]<br />
<hr style="background: orange;">
For similar reasons that nearly any job would sub this: Waltzes for sustain (when you cannot rely on your either Trusts or your healer Automaton to keep you alive) and the ever so useful Spectral Jig. This sub shines in particular for when your trusts are frequently afflicted with area of effect status effects ([[Silence|Silencega]]) that you can cleanse off them with [[Healing Waltz]].

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| valign="top"; colspan="2"; align="center"| 
:<big>'''Backline/Support Oriented Subjobs'''</big>
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:{{WHM}} <big>'''[[White Mage]]'''</big> 
''Notable Abilities'' -- (unique to /WHM) [[Cure IV]], [[Curaga]], Bar-spells, [[Dia II]], [[Flash]], [[Haste]], Teleport-spells, [[Magic Defense Bonus]] I+II, [[Auto-Regen]]<br />
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For situations where it is too dangerous for the Master to approach the boss monster, you are better off deploying your puppet and standing far away with the other mages. Nearly identical, WHM & SCH subjobs should be used anytime your PUP is in a backline supporting role. Many commonly used spells are shared between the two subjobs: [[Blink]], [[Stoneskin]], [[Aquaveil]], [[Reraise]] & [[Raise]], Cure I-III, Regen, [[Sneak]] & [[Invisible]] and [[Protect III]]/[[Shell II]].

Similar to [[Provoke]] on /WAR, [[Flash]] is particularly  useful from /WHM because of Ventriloquy

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:{{SCH}} <big>'''[[Scholar]]'''</big> 
''Notable Abilities'' -- (unique to /SCH) [[Sublimation]], [[Accession]], [[Penury]], [[Light Arts]], [[Conserve MP]], [[Max MP Boost]]<br />
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Similar to WHM, but slightly weaker in most regards. What they lose in group utility over /WHM, /SCH gains overall better MP management through the use of Sublimation, Stratagems, and Light Arts, as well as generally more potent Cure spells through Light Arts. They also gain Conserve MP and Max MP Boost job traits to further emphasize the MP management benefits over WHM.

Personally, I usually sub WHM for backlining during group play, and sometimes go SCH for solo backlining when MP might become an issue (remember, you cannot /heal while your Automaton is engaged!). 
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==Automaton Frame Setups==
There exists a variety of different viable combinations of Automaton Head and Frames. Below is a list of the combinations which are typically used, with a brief explanation of their purpose. Remember, the key to Puppetmaster is their versatility -- there is no "ultimate" end-all-be-all head/frame setup. Each setup has their own distinct strengths and weaknesses, and you should consider and tailor your setup based on the challenge you are facing and your position in the party.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 75%; vertical-align: top;"
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! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Newbie Setup</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide Harle-Harle.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Harlequin Head icon.png|link=Harlequin Head|Harlequin Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=Harlequin Frame|Harlequin Frame]]
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|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| Your very first automaton! Isn’t he cute? Eager and excited to take on the world! Use this until level 10, where you can upgrade to a new frame and never look back to this combination.
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<div style="text-align: center;">'''<big>Tanking Setups</big>'''</div><br />

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! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Standard All-Rounder Tank</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide_Soulsoother-Valoredge.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Soulsoother Head icon.png|link=Soulsoother Head|Soulsoother Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=Valoredge Frame|Valoredge Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| Highly defensive tanking automaton setup. The reason for using Soulsoother head instead of Valoredge is for a more defensive elemental capacity for your Attachments. Soulsoother gives more Light and Water element (for Auto-Repair Kits & Mana Jammers) at the cost of Fire and Thunder. You’ll be using this setup whenever you’ll be tanking anything which deals heavy magic and physical damage. <br />
In addition to having the highest health pool, the Valoredge Frame has an innate 12.5% -[[PDT]]/MDT/BDT stat built into it, and PUP has the Stout Servant job trait, granting another 9%. This means you only need 66 -Damage Taken through the masters gear/attachments to cap your automatons defenses. Typically SS/VE or VE/VE will be your go-to tanking setups.
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|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Caster Tank</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide Soulsoother-Harle.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Soulsoother Head icon.png|link=Soulsoother Head|Soulsoother Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=Harlequin Frame|Harlequin Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| This is a very niche tanking setup. The entire reason for using this setup is that it allows the Automaton to cast Shell V (reduces magic damage taken by 24%) on itself - in addition to Mana Jammers magic defense bonus and you’ve got a very magic resistant setup. You trade off many offensive and defensive capabilities for this one aspect though, (such as losing roughly 15% of your max health pool, and losing all of valor edge’s weaponskills), so it’s only suited to be used on a niche enemy which is strictly magic oriented. It should be noted that this tanking setup pulls aggro slowly. It will often cast spells first when you deploy it, rather than using provoke or flash, in addition to also standing far away for a while before they close the distance, so try to buff it up and use its MP pool beforehand. 
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|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Ranger Tank</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide_Valoredge-SharpshotTank.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Valoredge Head icon.png|link=Valoredge Head|Valoredge Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=Sharpshot Frame|Sharpshot Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| Another niche tank setup, which functions when needed. Sharpshot frame allows your tank to use ranged attacks, meaning he can attack an airborne target (ex: Ouryu, Naga Raja). Another reason for using this frame is for Piercing damage, if a target can become immune to slashing or blunt.. (ex: Warder of Temperance), and thirdly, this increases the damage potential of your tank (with an obvious trade-off of defensive capabilities), so you can use it in non-threatening situations.
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<div style="text-align: center;">'''<big>Physical Damage Dealer Setups</big>'''</div><br />

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|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Typical Melee+Range Damage Dealer</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide_Valoredge-SharpshotDamageDealer.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Valoredge Head icon.png|link=Valoredge Head|Valoredge Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=Sharpshot Frame|Sharpshot Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| This is your standard go-to damage dealing setup. When compared to the sharpshot head, at the cost of a single wind elemental capacity (which you probably don’t need anyways), the valoredge head changes the behavior of this setup to always stay in melee range when deployed. If ever a boss moves around, or is repositioned, this setup will ensure maximum melee up-time (which is a strict DPS gain). This combination also sports double the earth elemental capacity of the sharpshot head (from 3 to 6) head also means you can equip an Armor Plate IV, making this setup slightly more resistant to physical attacks.
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|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Range Damage Dealer</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide_Sharpshot-Sharpshot.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Sharpshot Head icon.png|link=Sharpshot Head|Sharpshot Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=Sharpshot Frame|Sharpshot Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| The other Sharpshot setup. When deployed at longer than 15 yalms, the Sharpshot head behavior will make your automaton remain at range and won’t run into melee range for additional damage and TP gain. This includes if the target moves from the original deployment position. When compared to the Valoredge head setup above, the only offensive elemental difference is a single wind capacity slot. So you might be wondering why bother using this setup? Well, the entire reason for using the Sharpshot head is due to the increased Ranged Combat skill bonus. Your Automaton will go from a B+ to A rank combat skill in Ranged, giving it slightly more ranged accuracy and ranged attack. So choose your Sharpshot frames head wisely!
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|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Melee Undead-Slayer Damage Dealer</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide_Valoredge-ValoredgeDamageDealer.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Valoredge Head icon.png|link=Valoredge Head|Valoredge Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=Valoredge Frame|Valoredge Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| Turns out when you take out all of the typical tanking attachments and swap them for strictly offensive ones, the valor edge frame is capable of dishing out quite a bit of pain. This is almost entirely thanks to the Valoredge frame specific weaponskill Bonecrusher, which is a fantastic WS. A 3-hit Blunt damage WS, with fTP transferring across all hits, along with a Fragmentation skillchain property (hello, Light skillchain!) and a bonus fTP modifier against all Undead enemies? Why yes, sign me up!<br />
This damage dealing setup is absolutely ideal for when it comes to fighting the Undead (who would typically be very resistant to the Sharpshot frame’s piercing attacks), so consider using it then! Crush those bones!
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<div style="text-align: center;">'''<big>Backline Support Setups</big>'''</div><br />

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! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">White Mage Puppet</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide_WHMAutomaton.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Soulsoother Head icon.png|link=Soulsoother Head|Soulsoother Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=Stormwaker Frame|Stormwaker Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| With the introduction of Trust Magic, our pocket healing Automaton setup has sort of lost its luster. With no access to [[Curaga]], and roughly a 15 second delay in between single target Cures, this also limits its uses. But not all is lost, it’s still possible for a PUP to play the role of healer in a low danger event such as an Apex CP party (with no area of effect damage). The incoming damage is usually pretty low during these events, and with the use of D.A.D., your automaton will have an unlimited MP pool for healing too! <br />
If you equip both Damage Gauges on the Soulsoother Automaton and run double Light Maneuvers (and Dark for MP), the maton is capable of curebombing someone as its Cure recast is significantly lowered. It will cast Cure V and Cure VI roughly every 2-4 seconds. This constant curing can be enough to keep even a midsized party alive in more dire circumstances, but it's important to avoid damage on the Puppetmaster or the maton will obviously ignore even half-dead people.
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|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Red Mage Puppet</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide_RDMAutomaton.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Stormwaker Head icon.png|link=Stormwaker Head|Stormwaker Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=Stormwaker Frame|Stormwaker Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| Similarly to the WHM automaton, this RDM setup also takes the backseat when compared to support based Trust’s like Koru-moru. But ah-ha! where this frame shines is in events where Trust Magic is not allowed! (ie: Nyzul, Salvage, and Assaults). This setup, like any good RDM, does a little bit of everything. Keeps you healed up, Enfeebles enemies, does some light Nuking (up to Tier IV), and even buffs you with Protect V, Shell V, and Haste 2. 
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|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#45352a"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Black Mage Puppet</span>
|- style="height: 32px;"
| rowspan="3" | [[File:PUPGuide_BLMAutomaton.png|link=]]
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Head'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Spiritreaver Head icon.png|link=Spiritreaver Head|Spiritreaver Head]]
|- style="height: 32px;"
|style="text-align: right;background:#f8b382"| '''Automaton Frame'''
|style="text-align: center"| [[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=Stormwaker Frame|Stormwaker Frame]]
|-
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center"| Our very own mini Black Mage! This automaton setup requires a ton of gear to get it to perform at a respectable level. Automatons unfortunately lack the native magic accuracy needed to land their spells against high ilvl targets, so the master needs a ton of gear to make up the difference. Even then, it’s best to be used solely for Magic Bursting. The Spiritreaver head also runs out of MP rather quickly (where it starts using Aspir instead of Nuking), so judicious use of the DAD technique is suggested. Then there is the fact that you cannot actually select which spell to use, and must rely on the AI to cast the proper element.<br />
With all the above, finicky aspects to this Automaton frame, it’s still possible for it to dish out impressive ~80k damage Magic Bursts when all the stars align in your favor.<br />
It takes a ton of work and gear to get it to that state though, so it’s highly unfriendly for newbies to attempt this. Don’t try this until you’ve gotten your tanking and physical damage dealing sets laid out.
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==Automaton Attachments==
[[Attachments]] are the bread & butter of Puppet master! The meat & potatoes! The peanut butter & jelly…? Anyways whatever, they are a very important and integral part of playing Puppetmaster, which I’ve seen many players skimp out on!<br />

There are a whopping '''107 [[Attachments]]''' to obtain, and install in your Automaton -- but '''you are only allowed to equip and use 12 at a time''', and these 12 must fit into the Elemental Capacity limit of your Automatons Head & Frame.<br />

It goes without saying that the 12 attachments you choose to equip are ''crucial'' in defining the capabilities of your [[Automaton]]. For example, while keeping the exact same head & frame, it’s possible to swing the scale in your Automaton from being an “''indestructible wall''” to a “''physical damage dealing powerhouse''” just by swapping a few attachments and switching your maneuvers around in combat. Also it should be noted that there are no level restrictions on Attachments, you can buy and equip any Attachment starting from Level 1. <br />

Now, there is a ton of attachments, so I’m not going to go over each and every one because I’d be here forever. So I invite you to check out the '''[[Attachments]]''' page for the full list<br />
<br />

These Attachments bestow a ton of potential Job Traits and Abilities for your Automaton -- but remember, you '''cannot''' have ALL these abilities at once! You've got to pick and choose 12 attachments, and their associated abilities at any given time. Common situations include:<br />

* Does your enemy cast multiple buffs on themselves? Equip a [[Regulator]] or [[Disruptor]] to remove them!
* Does your enemy use [[Hundred Fists]] or have a high rate of attack? Equip a [[Galvanizer]] and counter them!
* Does your enemy cast highly damaging elemental magic? Equip some [[Mana Jammer|Mana Jammers]] to lessen the damage.
* Does your enemy spam the same a single damaging TP move over and over? Equip an [[Analyzer]] to cut the damage down drastically.

So think about what challenge you are facing, and what setup to bring. Don't just follow a cookie-cutter build, as you won't be using the most of PUP's versatility.

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{| style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center;" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" colspan="3"|[[Job Trait|Automaton Potential Job Traits]]
|-
! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" width="33%"|Trait
! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" |Attachment
! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" |Elemental Affinity
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Accuracy Bonus]]''' (Physical)
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Stabilizer]], [[Stabilizer II|II]], [[Stabilizer III|III]], [[Stabilizer IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{lightning}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Accuracy Bonus]]''' (Ranged)
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Scope]], [[Scope II|II]], [[Scope III|III]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{wind}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Attack Bonus]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Tension Spring]], [[Tension Spring II|II]], [[Tension Spring III|III]], [[Tension Spring IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{fire}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Auto Refresh]]*'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Mana Tank]], [[Mana Tank II|II]], [[Mana Tank III|III]], [[Mana Tank IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{dark}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Auto Regen]]*'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Auto-Repair Kit]], [[Auto-Repair Kit II|II]], [[Auto-Repair Kit III|III]], [[Auto-Repair Kit IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{light}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Conserve MP]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Mana Conserver]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{dark}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Counter]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Galvanizer]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{lightning}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Double Attack]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Coiler]], [[Coiler II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{lightning}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Double Shot]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Repeater]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{wind}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Evasion Bonus]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Accelerator]], [[Accelerator II|II]], [[Accelerator III|III]], [[Accelerator IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{wind}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Evasion Bonus]]'''***
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Smoke Screen]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{dark}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Magic Accuracy Bonus]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Tranquilizer]], [[Tranquilizer II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{ice}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Magic Attack Bonus]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Loudspeaker]], [[Loudspeaker II|II]], [[Loudspeaker III|III]], [[Loudspeaker IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{ice}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Magic Burst Bonus]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Amplifier]], [[Amplifier II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{ice}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Magic Defense Bonus]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Mana Jammer]], [[Mana Jammer II|II]], [[Mana Jammer III|III]], [[Mana Jammer IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{water}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Max HP Boost]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Auto-Repair Kit]], [[Auto-Repair Kit II|II]], [[Auto-Repair Kit III|III]], [[Auto-Repair Kit IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{light}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Max MP Boost]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Mana Tank]], [[Mana Tank II|II]], [[Mana Tank III|III]], [[Mana Tank IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{dark}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Occult Acumen]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Arcanic Cell]], [[Arcanic Cell II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{light}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Skillchain Bonus]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Speedloader]], [[Speedloader II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{light}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Store TP]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Inhibitor]], [[Inhibitor II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{fire}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Tenacity]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Resister]], [[Resister II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{water}}
|-
! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" colspan="3"| Unique Traits
|-
! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" width="20%"|Trait
! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" |Attachment
! style="background:#ccebfe; border-color: #59c1ff;" |Elemental Affinity
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''All Traits and Abilities Bonus'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Optic Fiber]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{light}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Critical Hit Rate Bonus'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Dynamo]], [[Dynamo II|II]], [[Dynamo III|III]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{lightning}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Cure Potency'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Vivi-Valve]], [[Vivi-Valve II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{light}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Enmity Bonus'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Strobe]], [[Strobe II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{fire}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Enmity Reduction'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Stealth Screen]], [[Stealth Screen II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{water}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Enthunder]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Volt Gun]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{lightning}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Gradual Accuracy Bonus'''*
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Heat Seeker]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{lightning}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Gradual Evasion Bonus'''*
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Pattern Reader]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{wind}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Haste]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Turbo Charger]], [[Turbo Charger II|II]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{wind}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Negate Enemy Defense'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Attuner]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{fire}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Negate Enemy Evasion'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Target Marker]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{lightning}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''[[Physical Damage Taken]]'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Armor Plate]], [[Armor Plate II|II]], [[Armor Plate III|III]], [[Armor Plate IV|IV]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{earth}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Skill Gain Rate Bonus'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Percolator]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{water}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Spell Casting Time Reduction'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Mana Booster]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{ice}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Spell Cost Reduction'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Power Cooler]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{ice}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Successive Damage Reduction'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Steam Jacket]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{water}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Successive Special Damage Reduction'''
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Analyzer]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{earth}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Weaponskill [[fTP]] Bonus'''**
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Flame Holder]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{fire}}
|-
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| '''Magic Attack Potency Coefficient'''**
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| [[Ice Maker]]
|style="border-color: #59c1ff;"| {{ice}}
|-
| style="border-color: #59c1ff; text-align: left;" colspan="3" | Nearly all automaton traits are passive and require no maneuvers to activate. No animations are displayed upon use.<br>Subsequent corresponding maneuvers enhance the potency of traits.<br><br>* Not passive, requires the corresponding maneuver to be active.<br>** Consumes one or all of the corresponding elemental maneuvers upon activation.<br>***Proportionately decreases accuracy.
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! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" colspan="3"|[[Job Ability|Automaton Potential Job Abilities]]
|-
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" width="33%" | Ability
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" |Attachment
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" | Elemental Affinity
|-
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Barrage]]'''*
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Barrage Turbine]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{wind}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Blaze Spikes]]'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Reactive Shield]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{fire}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Convert]]'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Mana Converter]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{dark}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Copy Image]]'''*
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Replicator]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{wind}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Dispel]]'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Disruptor]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{dark}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Erase]]'''*
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Eraser]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{light}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Flash]]'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Flashbulb]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{light}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Meditate]]'''*
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Heat Capacitor]], [[Heat Capacitor II|II]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{fire}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Provoke]]''' 
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Strobe]], [[Strobe II| II]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{fire}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Shield Bash]]'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| Valoredge Frame Only
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{None-Icon}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''[[Stoneskin]]'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Shock Absorber]], [[Shock Absorber II|II]], [[Shock Absorber III|III]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{earth}}
|-
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" colspan="3"| '''Unique Abilities'''
|-
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" width="33%" | Ability
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" |Attachment
! style="background:#fbadad; border-color: #ee6a6a;" | Elemental Affinity
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Absorb Beneficial Status Effect'''
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Regulator]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{dark}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Reduce [[Damage Taken|Severe Physical Damage]]'''*
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Schurzen]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{earth}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''MP Restoration'''*
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Economizer]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{dark}}
|-
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| '''Prevent Overload'''*
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| [[Condenser]]
|style="border-color: #ee6a6a;"| {{water}}
|-
| style="border-color: #ee6a6a; text-align: left;" colspan="3" | All automaton job abilities require the corresponding elemental maneuver to activate. A visible animation is seen around the automaton.<br>See the individual attachment pages for more information on each attachment.<br>Not all attachments are equivalent to the effects other jobs posses.<br><br>* Consumes one or all of the corresponding elemental maneuvers upon activation.
|-
|}
| 
|-
|}<br />


==Attachment Purchasing Priority==
Now I understand that purchasing all these Attachments is going to be a ''MAJOR'' burden on your wallet, so I’ve devised a tier list to help guide your wallet in the right direction. I've sorted them from ''Most Important'' (SSS Tier) to ''Least Important'' (B-Tier) in the table below. Fortunately, Attachments can be attained from a large variety of places in the game so you aren't completely forced to spend gil if you don't want to. You can create them from crafting ([[Goldsmithing]] & [[Alchemy]]), some of them are found as monster spoils or treasure caskets, you can purchase a few with [[Imperial Standing]], and some are attained in assaults as well... so browse around! Like spells, often the attachments are very expensive from the NPC Vendors, can be found for very cheap on the Auction House. Don't forget to look there too!<br />

{| class="wikitable" style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center;" class="wikitable " cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|-
! style="background:#45352a;" width="10%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Tier</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" width="30%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Reasoning</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" width="60%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Attachment Name</span>
|-
|style="background:#93df00"| '''SSS Tier'''
| '''Get these Attachments A.S.A.P'''!<br />
You will likely have one or both of these attachments permanently equipped for most frame setups. <br />
Your most important Attachments by far.
| <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Optic Fiber icon.png|link=Optic Fiber]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Optic Fiber description.png|link=Optic Fiber]]</div></div> [[Optic Fiber]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Optic Fiber II icon.png|link=Optic Fiber II]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Optic Fiber II description.png|link=Optic Fiber II]]</div></div> [[Optic Fiber II]]
|-
|style="background:#47df55"| '''SS Tier'''
| Some combination of these attachments are going to be your most commonly slotted in attachments to perform your two main roles (Tank & Damage Dealer). <br />
Many of these attachments also have use in your other roles (Support & Nuker) 
| 
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Inhibitor icon.png|link=Inhibitor]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Inhibitor description.png|link=Inhibitor]]</div></div> [[Inhibitor]] & [[Inhibitor II]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Speedloader icon.png|link=Speedloader]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Speedloader description.png|link=Speedloader]]</div></div> [[Speedloader]] & [[Speedloader II]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Strobe icon.png|link=Strobe]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Strobe description.png|link=Strobe]]</div></div> [[Strobe]] & [[Strobe II]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Attuner icon.png|link=Attuner]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Attuner description.png|link=Attuner]]</div></div> [[Attuner]] + <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Magniplug II icon.png|link=Inhibitor]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Magniplug II description.png|link=Inhibitor]]</div></div> [[Magniplug]] & [[Magniplug II]]<br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Turbo Charger icon.png|link=Turbo Charger]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Turbo Charger description.png|link=Turbo Charger]]</div></div> [[Turbo Charger]] & [[Turbo Charger II]] + <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Truesights icon.png|link=Inhibitor]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Truesights description.png|link=Truesights]]</div></div> [[Truesights]]<br /> 
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Armor Plate icon.png|link=Armor Plate]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Armor Plate description.png|link=Armor Plate]]</div></div> [[Armor Plate]] <small>(''All 4 Tiers'')</small> <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Coiler icon.png|link=Coiler]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Coiler description.png|link=Coiler]]</div></div> [[Coiler]] & [[Coiler II]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Target Marker icon.png|link=Target Marker]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Target Marker description.png|link=Target Marker]]</div></div> [[Target Marker]] <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Mana Jammer icon.png|link=Mana Jammer]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Mana Jammer description.png|link=Mana Jammer]]</div></div> [[Mana Jammer]] <small>(''All 4 Tiers'')</small> <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Flashbulb icon.png|link=Flashbulb]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Flashbulb description.png|link=Flashbulb]]</div></div> [[Flashbulb]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Auto-Repair Kit icon.png|link=Auto-Repair Kit]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Auto-Repair Kit description.png|link=Auto-Repair Kit]]</div></div> [[Auto-Repair Kit]] <small>(''All 4 Tiers'')</small> <br />
|-
|style="background:#7bdf85"| '''S Tier'''
| Many highly useful Attachments that will see use at one point or another.<br />
These are more fight-specific choices. 
| 
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Tension Spring icon.png|link=Tension Spring]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Tension Spring description.png|link=Tension Spring]]</div></div> [[Tension Spring]] <small>(''All 5 Tiers'')</small> + <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Heat Capacitor II icon.png|link=Heat Capacitor II]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Heat Capacitor II description.png|link=Heat Capacitor II]]</div></div> [[Heat Capacitor]] & [[Heat Capacitor II]]<br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Repeater icon.png|link=Repeater]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Repeater description.png|link=Repeater]]</div></div> [[Repeater]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Drum Magazine icon.png|link=Drum Magazine]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Drum Magazine description.png|link=Drum Magazine]]</div></div> [[Drum Magazine]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Scope icon.png|link=Scope]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Scope description.png|link=Scope]]</div></div> [[Scope]] <small>(''All 4 Tiers'')</small> + <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Barrage Turbine icon.png|link=Barrage Turbine]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Barrage Turbine description.png|link=Barrage Turbine]]</div></div> [[Barrage Turbine]] <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Barrier Module icon.png|link=Barrier Module]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Barrier Module description.png|link=Barrier Module]]</div></div> [[Barrier Module]] & [[Barrier Module II]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Shock Absorber icon.png|link=Shock Absorber]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Shock Absorber description.png|link=Shock Absorber]]</div></div> [[Shock Absorber]] <small>(''All 3 Tiers'')</small> <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Galvanizer icon.png|link=Galvanizer]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Galvanizer description.png|link=Galvanizer]]</div></div> [[Galvanizer]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Stabilizer icon.png|link=Stabilizer]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Stabilizer description.png|link=Stabilizer]]</div></div> [[Stabilizer]] <small>(''All 5 Tiers'')</small><br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Loudspeaker icon.png|link=Loudspeaker]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Loudspeaker description.png|link=Loudspeaker]]</div></div> [[Loudspeaker]] <small>(''All 5 Tiers'')</small> +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Tranquilizer icon.png|link=Tranquilizer]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Tranquilizer description.png|link=Tranquilizer]]</div></div> [[Tranquilizer]] <small>(''All 5 Tiers'')</small> +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Ice Maker icon.png|link=Ice Maker]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Ice Maker description.png|link=Ice Maker]]</div></div> [[Ice Maker]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Amplifier icon.png|link=Amplifier]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Amplifier description.png|link=Amplifier]]</div></div> [[Amplifier]] & [[Amplifier II]] + <div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Arcanoclutch II icon.png|link=Inhibitor]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Arcanoclutch II description.png|link=Arcanoclutch II]]</div></div> [[Arcanoclutch]] & [[Arcanoclutch II]]<br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Steam Jacket icon.png|link=Steam Jacket]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Steam Jacket description.png|link=Steam Jacket]]</div></div> [[Steam Jacket]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Resister icon.png|link=Resister]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Resister description.png|link=Resister]]</div></div> [[Resister]] + [[Resister II]] <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Vivi-Valve icon.png|link=Vivi-Valve]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Vivi-Valve description.png|link=Vivi-Valve]]</div></div> [[Vivi-Valve]] + [[Vivi-Valve II]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Damage Gauge icon.png|link=Damage Gauge]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Damage Gauge description.png|link=Damage Gauge]]</div></div> [[Damage Gauge]] + [[Damage Gauge II]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Eraser icon.png|link=Eraser]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Eraser description.png|link=Eraser]]</div></div> [[Eraser]] <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Disruptor icon.png|link=Disruptor]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Disruptor description.png|link=Disruptor]]</div></div> [[Disruptor]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Regulator icon.png|link=Regulator]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Regulator description.png|link=Regulator]]</div></div> [[Regulator]] 
|-
|style="background:#a4dfaa"| '''A Tier'''
| Niche selections. You will be using these attachments with very specific applications in mind, for very specific fights, under very specific circumstances! <br />
Useless in encounters where they are not needed.
| 
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Flame Holder icon.png|link=Flame Holder]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Flame Holder description.png|link=Flame Holder]]</div></div> [[Flame Holder]] <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Schurzen icon.png|link=Schurzen]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Schurzen description.png|link=Schurzen]]</div></div> [[Schurzen]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Hammermill icon.png|link=Hammermill]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Hammermill description.png|link=Hammermill]]</div></div> [[Hammermill]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Analyzer icon.png|link=Analyzer]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Analyzer description.png|link=Analyzer]]</div></div> [[Analyzer]] <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Dynamo icon.png|link=Dynamo]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Dynamo description.png|link=Dynamo]]</div></div> [[Dynamo]] <small>(''All 3 Tiers'')</small>
|-
|style="background:#c8e1cb"| '''B Tier'''
| ... everything else.<br />
These attachments effects are either too weak, too buggy, or too limited. Almost never worth one of your 12 attachment slots.
| everything not listed above.
|-
|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''New Player Tier'''
| If you are brand new to PUP, highly suggest getting these Attachments to ease the leveling process (in addition to the tier list above)
| 
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Percolator icon.png|link=Percolator]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Percolator description.png|link=Percolator]]</div></div> [[Percolator]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Heatsink icon.png|link=Heatsink]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Heatsink description.png|link=Heatsink]]</div></div> [[Heatsink]] +
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Condenser icon.png|link=Condenser]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Condenser description.png|link=Condenser]]</div></div> [[Condenser]] <br />
<div style="display: inline-block;" class="mbt-hover">'''[[File:Volt Gun icon.png|link=Volt Gun]]'''<div class="mbt-tooltip">[[File:Volt Gun description.png|link=Volt Gun]]</div></div> [[Volt Gun]] (The Enthunder effect is very potent at low levels, but very weak at high level)
|-
|}

==Weaponskills (Master)==
Alright… [[Hand-to-Hand]] is unfortunately a vastly undertuned weapon type at the moment. This is a problem which plagues both Monks and Puppetmasters. Let’s face it, long gone are the glory days of [[Asuran Fists]]. Whether it’s due to the fact that H2H take up both the Main & Sub equipment slot (similarly to dual wield) without any of the sub slot benefits (no grips, no offhand weapon stats)… or whether it’s due to bizarre weaponskill modifiers, or poor fTP scaling, or only 5+ multi-hit weaponskills when +WSD% damage gear only affects the first hit... Hand-to-hand weaponskills under perform considerably when compared to weapon skills from other weapons. <br />

Fortunately for PUP’s, we’ve also got Automaton weaponskills to lean on, and to combine with our (lukewarm) Hand-to-Hand weaponskill damage!<br />

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|-
|rowspan="2" width=25%| [[File:PUPGuideStringingPummel.png|center|link=]]
|style="background:#45352a;" width=75%| <span style="color:#ffffff">'''Stringing Pummel'''</span>
|-
|width=75%| Rejoice! Our best and most thematic weaponskill. PUP only, and it looks and sounds wicked cool. It’s actually decent to boot! [[Stringing Pummel]] unfortunately carries a bizarre 32% STR / 32% VIT stat modifier (blegh...) but the chance to critical modifier on each hit leads to some impressive spike numbers. Having a Kenkonken also solidifies it in the #1 weapon skill spot for spamming. Gravitation skillchain property makes it great for setting up Darkness.<br />

* Attained through [[Unlocking a Myth (Puppetmaster)]] Quest
|}

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|-
|rowspan="2" width=25%| [[File:PUPGuideVictorySmite.png|center|link=]]
|style="background:#45352a;" width=75%| <span style="color:#ffffff">'''Victory Smite'''</span>
|-
|width=75%| Our other great Weaponskill. The Yin to Stringing Pummels Yang, [[Victory Smite]] is our Light oriented weaponskill, and is quite powerful to boot. Sporting an awesome 80% STR stat modifier (I wish stringing pummel had this modifier…) and critical hit chance. Definitely worth unlocking. Get it!<br />

* Attained through [[Kupofried's Weapon Skill Moogle Magic]] quest for Hand-to-Hand 
|}

{| class="wikitable" width=75% style="padding:5px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"
|-
|rowspan="2" width=25%| [[File:PUPGuideShijinSpiral.png|center|link=]]
|style="background:#45352a;" width=75%| <span style="color:#ffffff">'''Shijin Spiral'''</span>
|-
|width=75%| Our Merit weaponskill and **sigh**... If [[Shijin Spiral]] wasn’t the perfect setup for your Automaton’s Bonecrusher with its Fusion property, I probably wouldn’t merit it. Sometimes the Plague effect lands, and hurray…? Looks cool atleast!<br />

* Attained through [[Merit Points]] or made accessible while equipping the [[Aeonic Weapon]] [[Godhands]]
|}

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|-
|rowspan="2" width=25%| [[File:PUPGuideHowlingFist.png|center|link=]]
|style="background:#45352a;" width=75%| <span style="color:#ffffff">'''Howling Fist'''</span>
|-
|width=75%| [[Howling Fist]] gets a solid mention because it’s a powerful single hit weaponskill which forces your Sharpshot Automaton to use Arcuballista (the strongest Sharpshot WS). <br />
* Naturally attained at 200 [[Hand-to-Hand]] combat skill.
|}<br />

==Weaponskills (Automaton)==
Forget [[Hand-to-Hand]] WS’s, this is the ''real star of the show''!<br />

{| class="wikitable" width=75% style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="background:#45352a" colspan="5"|<span style="color:#ffffff">Automaton Weaponskill Properties</span>
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 3%"|'''Melee Skill'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 30%"|[[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=]] '''Valoredge Frame'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 3%"|'''Maneuver Influence'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%"|'''Modifiers'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 40%"|'''Additional Notes'''
|-
| 0 
| [[File:Slashing.png|link=]] [[Chimera Ripper]]
| [[File:Fire-Icon.gif]]
| 50% STR
| 
|-
| 0 
| [[File:Slashing.png|link=]] [[String Clipper]] 
| [[File:Thunder-Icon.gif]]
| 30% STR/30% DEX
| 
|-
| 145
| [[File:Slashing.png|link=]] [[Cannibal Blade]] 
| [[File:Dark-Icon.gif]]
| 100% MND
| Cannot Miss or Crit. Converts Damage dealt to HP.
|-
| 245
| [[File:Blunt.png|link=]] [[Bone Crusher]] 
| [[File:Light-Icon.gif]]
| 60% VIT
| [[FTP]] transfers across all hits. <br />
gear for Pet:VIT & Pet:Double Attack. Bonus damage to Undead.
|-
| 325
| [[File:Slashing.png|link=]] [[String Shredder]] 
| [[File:Thunder-Icon.gif]]
| 50% VIT
| Crit rate varies on TP
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 3%"|'''Range Skill'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 30%"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]] '''Sharpshot Frame'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 3%"|'''Maneuver Influence'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%"|'''Modifiers'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 40%"|'''Additional Notes'''
|-
| 0
| [[File:Ranged.png|link=]] [[Arcuballista]] 
| [[File:Fire-Icon.gif]]
| 50% DEX
| High [[FTP]] Mods (Pet: TP Bonus = Good!)
|-
| 150
| [[File:Ranged.png|link=]] [[Daze (Weaponskill)|Daze]] 
| [[File:Thunder-Icon.gif]]
| 100% DEX
| High [[FTP]] Mods (Pet: TP Bonus = Good!) with additional effect: [[Stun]]
|-
| 245
| [[File:Ranged.png|link=]] [[Armor Piercer]] 
| [[File:Dark-Icon.gif]]
| 60% DEX
| Bypasses monster defense.
|-
| 325
| [[File:Ranged.png|link=]] [[Armor Shatterer]] 
| [[File:Wind-Icon.gif]]
| 50% DEX
| -15% DEF for 90 seconds. Very accurate additional effect.
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 3%"|'''Melee Skill'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 30%"|[[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=]] [[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=]] '''Harlequin & Stormwaker'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 3%"|'''Maneuver Influence'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%"|'''Modifiers'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 40%"|'''Additional Notes'''
|-
| 0
| [[File:Blunt.png|link=]] [[Slapstick]] 
| [[File:Thunder-Icon.gif]]
| 30% STR / 30% DEX
| 
|-
| 145
| [[File:Blunt.png|link=]] [[Knockout]] 
| [[File:Wind-Icon.gif]]
| 100% AGI
| High [[FTP]] Modifier (TP Bonus = Good!) Capable of surprising numbers...
|-
| 225
| [[File:It is a mystery.gif]] [[Magic Mortar]] 
| [[File:Light-Icon.gif]]
| ???
| Damage dealt is based on Automaton's Missing HP
|}
 <div style="text-align: center;"> <small>These developer given Stat & FTP Modifiers are questionable. <br />
Testing has shown FTP's to be off by a good 1/3rd, and stat mods to be 50%.<br />
[[File:Weakness red.png|link=]] Further Testing & Confirmation Needed</small> [[File:Weakness red.png|link=]]</div>

'''Maneuver Influence on Automaton Weaponskills'''
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When your Automaton has enough TP to perform a weaponskill and the master has no Maneuvers active, they will ''default'' to using the highest skill WS available (as shown in the chart above.) Fortunately, Maneuvers allow the Master to '''manipulate which Weaponskill comes out instead of the default'''! <br />

As mentioned earlier in the guide, Automaton weaponskills come with a '''[[Maneuver]] influence system'''. There is a corresponding maneuver element attached to each WS, and simply having more of those matching maneuvers active than others will change the default automaton WS, essentially allowing you to "force out" any weaponskill you desire.<br />

* ''ex'': say you want to force your Valoredge frame to use [[Bone Crusher]] (one of your strongest automaton WS) you simply need to have more [[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[Light Maneuver|Light Maneuvers]] active than [[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[Thunder Maneuver|Thunder Maneuvers]] (because thunder is the priority for [[String Shredder]], a higher skilled WS). '''Note''': having the ''same'' or ''equal'' amount of maneuvers does not work as there will be a conflict. (ie: having [[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]]/[[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]]/[[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] maneuvers active will still default to [[String Shredder]])<br />

* ''ex'': if you want to force your Sharpshot frame to use [[Arcuballista]], you need to have more [[File:Fire Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[Fire Maneuver|Fire Maneuvers]] than [[File:Thunder Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] Thunder, [[File:Dark Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] Dark, and [[File:Wind Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] Wind, otherwise there would be conflicts!

There is another downside to Automaton Weaponskills in that, other than using the [[Retrieve]] pet command, there is no way to flat-out stop your Automaton from using weaponskills. This sometimes can cause your Automaton to interrupt player intended skillchains, and you should communicate this with your group accordingly.<br />
<br />

'''Noteworthy Automaton Weaponskills:'''
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* '''[[Bone Crusher]]''' = wham-bam thank you ma’am! Wicked strong Valoredge Weaponskill where fTP is transferred across all hits. Equip as much Pet: VIT and Pet: Double Attack as you can. You will often try setting this one up as it is not your Automaton’s default WS. It’s also the only way for Valoredge frame to perform Blunt damage, and comes packed with a bonus fTP modifier when used against Undead enemy types… and those undead will certainly feel it! 

* '''[[Cannibal Blade]]''' = Similar to its sword counterpart, [[Sanguine Blade]]. Converts damage dealt into HP healed on your Automaton. Cannot miss or crit, and generates no enmity. If ever you feel you need it, you could quickly swap into 2 Dark Maneuvers to force a quick Cannibal Blade, then swap those Dark Maneuvers out.

* '''[[Arcuballista]]''' = Your Sharpshots very first weaponskill is actually the strongest! Now how about that? This is somewhat annoying though because this WS conflicts with 3 other higher priority weaponskills, which feature commonly used Maneuvers for Sharpshot (Thunder and Wind). This almost always means that in order to force out an Arcuballista, you’ll have to use 2 Fire Maneuvers + either a Wind, Thunder, or Light maneuver for your third -- sometimes a little less than ideal.

* '''[[Daze (Weaponskill)|Daze]]''' = Highly accurate Stun effect. Sometimes can useful?

* '''[[Armor Shatterer]]''' = Comes with a highly accurate -15% Defense debuff. It’s like your Sharpshot Automaton comes equipped with [[Dia III]] too, wow!

* '''[[Knockout]]''' = This Weaponskill is honestly quite strong, and comes with a crazy good 100% AGI modifier. The fact that this is allocated to Harlequin/Stormwaker frames makes me cry though...
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[[File:Inhibitor icon.png|link=]] '''A word on Inhibitor Attachments'''
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The [[Inhibitor]] (and by extension the [[Speedloader]]) attachments are wonderful little attachments which open up the world for self skill chaining with your little robot. <br />

In addition to granting your Automaton a highly valuable and scaling [[Store TP]] trait, the [[Inhibitor]] tweaks the behavior of your automatons weapon skill timing. '''If the Master is at or above 900% TP the automaton will wait to use a weaponskill''' otherwise it will weaponskill normally. The automaton will also ignore maneuver influence to instead use whichever weaponskill will lead to the highest level skill chain possible.

The behavior brought on by the [[Inhibitor]] attachment essentially allows you to create long and highly damaging skillchains with your puppet, by chaining together a series of weaponskills together. Combine this with the [[Speedloader]] attachment (skillchain bonus!) and you can get some mighty impressive numbers.

'''Note:''' Do ''NOT'' use [[Inhibitor]] in a large alliance or weaponskill spam heavy environment. Weaponskills from other party members will be firing off so often that your Automaton will constantly delay its WS as it constantly tries calculating a new skillchain, resulting in an huge overall damage decrease. Just unequip Inhibitor in these situations and let your Automaton fire-off its WS's immediately.<br />

Below is a chart of Inhibitor Forced Skillchains that you can do.<br />

{| class="wikitable" width=50% style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="background:#45352a" colspan="5"|[[File:Inhibitor icon.png|link=]] <span style="color:#ffffff">Inhibitor Forced Skillchains</span> [[File:Inhibitor II icon.png|link=]]
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] <br />'''Master Starting Weaponskill'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%" colspan="2"|[[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=]] <br />'''Valoredge Frame <br />Weaponskill Follow-up'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[String Shredder]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Dark SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Darkness]]'''
|-
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Bone Crusher]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light (Skillchain)|Light]]'''
|-
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[String Shredder]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Distortion SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Distortion]]
|-
| [[Howling Fist]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[String Shredder]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Distortion SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Distortion]]
|-
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] <br />'''Master Starting Weaponskill'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]] <br />'''Sharpshot Frame <br />Weaponskill Follow-up'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Fusion SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Fusion]]
|-
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Piercer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Gravitation SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Gravitation]]
|-
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light (Skillchain)|Light]]'''
|-
| [[Howling Fist]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Arcuballista]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Liquefaction SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Liquefaction]]
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] <br />'''Master Starting Weaponskill'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%" colspan="2"|[[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=]][[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=]] <br />'''Harle/Stormwaker Frame <br />Weaponskill Follow-up'''
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 33%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|⇒
| [[Slapstick]]
|⇒
| [[File:Fusion SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Fusion]]
|-
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|⇒
| [[Slapstick]]
|⇒
| [[File:Impaction SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Impaction]]
|-
| [[Victory Smite]]
|⇒
| [[Magic Mortar]]
|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light (Skillchain)|Light]]'''
|-
| [[Backhand Blow]]
|⇒
| [[Knockout]]
|⇒
| [[File:Scission SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Scission]]
|-
|}<br />

==Multi-Step Skillchain Sequences==
Here are some self-skillchain sequences you can do in either solo or duo situations when fighting alongside your Automaton. Assume [[Inhibitor]] & [[Speedloader]] attachment is equipped. The more steps you attempt to do, the better geared both you and your automaton need to be in order to be successful (capped equipment haste for both you and your automaton, magic buffs, etc...). Start with some simple 3-step skillchains, and work your way up.

{| class="wikitable" width=50% style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="background:#45352a" colspan="7"|<span style="color:#ffffff">3-Step Skillchains</span>
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Bone Crusher]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Double Light]]'''
|-
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[String Shredder]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Dark SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Darkness]]'''
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light (Skillchain)|Light]]'''
|-
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Double Light]]'''
|-
| [[Asuran Fists]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Gravitation SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Gravitation]]
|-
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Piercer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Fragmentation SC Icon.png|link=]] [[Fragmentation]]
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=]][[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Slapstick]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light (Skillchain)|Light]]'''
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" width=65% style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="background:#45352a" colspan="9"|<span style="color:#ffffff">4-Step Skillchains</span>
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[String Shredder]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Bone Crusher]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light (Skillchain)|Light]]'''
|-
| [[Raging Fists]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Chimera Ripper]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[One Inch Punch]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[String Shredder]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Dark SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Darkness]]'''
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 20%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Piercer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light (Skillchain)|Light]]'''
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" width=80% style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="background:#45352a" colspan="11"|<span style="color:#ffffff">5-Step Skillchains</span>
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 15%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[String Shredder]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Bone Crusher]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Double Light]]'''
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 15%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Shijin Spiral]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Piercer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Double Light]]'''
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=]][[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=]][[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]] 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 17%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Backhand Blow]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Knockout]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Slapstick]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light (Skillchain)|Light]]'''
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="background:#45352a" colspan="13"|<span style="color:#ffffff">6-Step Skillchain</span>
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]]
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]]
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]]
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]]
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]]
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]]
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Howling Fist]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Arcuballista]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Howling Fist]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Piercer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Light]]'''
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="background:#eef8fe; text-align: center;"
|-
! style="background:#45352a" colspan="13"|<span style="color:#ffffff">6-Step Skillchain (PUP+PUP Duo, both using Sharpshot)</span>
|-
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]](#1)
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]](#1)
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]](#2)
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]](#2)
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=]](#1) 
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%" colspan="2"|[[File:Foire Taj icon.png|link=]](#1)
|style="background:#fce5cd; width: 14%"|'''Resulting Skillchain'''
|-
| [[Stringing Pummel]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Piercer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Armor Shatterer]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[Victory Smite]]
|width: 12px|⇒
| [[File:Light SC Icon.png|link=]] '''[[Double Light]]'''
|-
|}


<br />
User '''[https://www.ffxiah.com/user/Aerix/#forum Aerix]''' from Shiva has provided an awesome video for Automaton Skillchains, highly recommend watching!<br />
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dXXatDoZMg</youtube>

<br />

==Master Weapon Choices==
===Weapons===
{| width=95% 
|style="border:2px dashed blue; line-height:20px; padding:5px"| 
[[File:Em. Baghnakhs icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Em. Baghnakhs]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Em. Baghnakhs description.png|link=Em. Baghnakhs]]</span></span> - ''Hurray!'' You’ve reached level 99! Congratulations, here is your complimentary pair of baghnakhs to assist you. These are easy to attain, and are markedly more powerful than any weapon you’ve had during your leveling process. Get them immediately if you don’t already have anything in the list below. 					
 				
[[File:Calved Claws icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Calved Claws]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Calved Claws description.png|link=Calved Claws]]</span></span> or [[File:Oatixur icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Oatixur]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Oatixur description.png|link=Oatixur]]</span></span> or [[File:Arasy Sainti +1 icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Arasy Sainti +1]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Arasy Sainti +1 description.png|link=Arasy Sainti +1]]</span></span>(Su1) - For your first step up after [[Em. Baghnakhs]], you’ve got these 3 choices to choose from. The Arasy Sainti are the easiest to attain (purchase from your auction house), but require the Superior1 Job Gift to even equip (50 job points invested in PUP). Calved Claws and Oatixur are relatively close in strength, and must be obtained from fighting bosses (Muyingwa in Ceizak Delve, or Shiva in High-tier Battlefields)

[[File:Ohrmazd icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Ohrmazd]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ohrmazd description.png|link=Ohrmazd]]</span></span> - Attained from [[Alluvion Skirmish]], the Ohrmazd is actually really strong when fully upgraded. The problem is that fully upgrading the Ormazd is a huge luck-based and expensive endeavor, not for the faint of heart, and arguably in this era, not worth the hassle when there are other options. A fully maxed out Ohrmazd is one the stronger obtainable weapons before one of the REMA’s. What is interesting about Ohrmazd though, is that it is also multi-faceted. Depending on how much you are willing to shell out, you could augment multiple Ohrmazd's which serve different purposes. You could create a strictly Master oriented weapon (Augments: +15/15 Attack/Accuracy, +4% DA, +29 DMG) or you could make it into a much more useful Pet Tanking weapon (Augments: Pet:Magic Evasion+25, Pet: Damage Taken-4%, +29 DMG). Another viable Dusk stone alternative is augmenting it with Pet: VIT/STR/DEX+15, which is great for a lot of Pet Weaponskills (VIT, in particular, has an added benefit for working with Bonecrusher while also adding something for tanking).     

[[File:Ohtas icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Ohtas]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ohtas description.png|link=Ohtas]]</span></span> - Ahhhh Ohtas, how I adore thee… Ultimately a relatively weak weapon in terms of damage output (though still respectable) where Ohtas really shines is in its augments. When fully augmented through Oboro, along with its default stats, it grants a whopping bonus and much welcomed +70 Accuracy, along with Pet: Accuracy/Range Accuracy+70, and Pet: Haste +10%. The Pet:Haste +10% in particular is highly appreciated as it allows you to cap your pet haste more easily in your combined TP sets, without trading off weaker gear in order to do so. Combining Ohtas with Visucius Mantle (ambuscade, with Pet: Haste 10%) means you’ll be nearly at the cap with only your cape and weapons slot. What is also nice is that this is an Oboro JSE weapon, so you know exactly how much gil you need to invest into it, there is no randomness involved, and it’s easy to attain (as long as you have the money for it).	

[[File:Midnights icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Midnights]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Midnights description.png|link=Midnights]]</span></span> - Another versatile weapon which can be built to suit your needs. Augmenting it through Path A or B makes it a master-oriented weapon, whereas Path C turns it into Combined TP DD weapon, and Path D turns it into a useful Pet Tanking weapon. As the Path A&B routes are relatively weak, typically you would go Path D as it will always be useful in Pet Tanking situations.

[[File:Tinhaspa icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Tinhaspa]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Tinhaspa description.png|link=Tinhaspa]]</span></span> - Best-in-Slot for Automaton Magic Nuking/Burst setups. Is soundly beaten by other options for typical damage dealing, so do not use it for other situations.

[[File:Gnafron's Adargas icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Gnafron's Adargas]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Gnafron's Adargas description.png|link=Gnafron's Adargas]]</span></span> - These fisticuffs are incredibly weak when it comes for the master dealing damage (Weaker than [[Em. Baghnakhs]]), but they are mentioned because they come with some unique benefits for your Automaton. the +20 Automaton Skill actually turns these into very good Pet WS fists, something you can swap into when your Pet is nearing 1000 TP. The Bonus HP/MP also makes them alright for Repair, and it's possible the bonus HP also lets your Automaton reach certain health thresholds for surviving things like Dancing Fullers from [[Kei]].

[[File:Nibiru Sainti icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Nibiru Sainti]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Nibiru Sainti description.png|link=Nibiru Sainti]]</span></span> - An alright, middle of the road weapon, which isn’t too difficult to attain. The augment paths are relatively lackluster for what PUP wants to do, but the master-oriented ones turn the weapon into something decent for a relatively low investment (time and gil-wise). The Repair Potency +10% will always be useful though as a swap-in piece for Pet Tanking situations (with the Master far out of range, where the Master’s TP being lost from weapon swaps is irrelevant) so this weapon is worth picking up for just that alone.

[[File:Emeici +1 icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Emeici +1]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Emeici +1 description.png|link=Emeici +1]]</span></span> - Comparable to a very well augmented master-oriented [[Ohrmazd]], and all the secondary stats on it are wonderful for PUP (Store TP, Triple Attack, Phys DT, and Accuracy). Plus you get this from the [[Garbage Gel]] Unity NM, so while you farm for it, you can also farm for a [[Gelatinous Ring +1]] (which is a good ring!)

[[File:Denouements icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Denouements]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Denouements description.png|link=Denouements]]</span></span> - Ka-Boom! This is a really strong master-centric weapon, and one that is relatively easy to attain -- If REMA’s or late Reisenjima NM’s are not an option for you, consider getting these. Very high damage, with a nice secondary stat spread. The Automaton Regen and Refresh can be pretty much ignored, and the Colossal Blow is honestly just for funsies on rare occasion. 

[[File:Condemner  icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Condemner ]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Condemner  description.png|link=Condemner ]]</span></span> - Condemner’s are an excellent hand-to-hand weapon, and a worthwhile goal to consider at the end of your journey if ultimate weapons are out of the question. Especially considering that through Oseem’s augmentation process, you can make it into a versatile weapon. The augment of DMG:+17 is always desirable, but you can always shoot additional secondary stats like Pet:Damage Taken -4~5% or Double Attack/Attack/Accuracy and make it double into a pet tanking weapon as well.

[[File:Suwaiyas icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Suwaiyas]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Suwaiyas description.png|link=Suwaiyas]]</span></span> - Similar to [[Denouements]], really high DMG weapons with a great secondary stat spread. The problem though is that this drops from a T4 NM in Reisenjima, [[Zerde]], so if you've got access to these, you're a stone's throw away from just finishing the Aeonic quest for [[Godhands]] instead. But hey, maybe you killed Zerde while working on another weapon and these claws happened to fall into your lap... well, they're one of the best non-REMA weapons!

[[File:Chastisers icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Chastisers]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Chastisers  description.png|link=Chastisers]]</span></span> & [[File:Jolt Counter +1  icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Jolt Counter +1]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Jolt Counter +1  description.png|link=Jolt Counter +1]]</span></span> & [[File:Comeuppances +1  icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Comeuppances +1]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Comeuppances +1 description.png|link=Comeuppances +1]]</span></span> - These weapons are all relatively similar in power levels, and they (along with [[Suwaiyas]]) are very solid master-centric weapons you can attain before stepping into REMA territory. Absurdly high DMG values, with relatively low delay and strong secondary stats allow these to sit at the top of the stack. Realistically speaking, I suggest going with a well-augmented [[Condemner]] instead of these three, as those can be augmented to affect your Pet, whereas these weapons are purely for the Master. [[Chastisers]] have an absurdly low drop-rate, [[Jolt Counter +1]] sell on the AH for an absurdly high price, and [[Comeuppances +1]] drop from the final Unity NM [[Tumult Curator]] so... attaining any of these three weapons can be disheartening to say the least. You've been warned!<br />
''Bonus Note:'' [[File:Tumult's Coffer icon.png|20px]][[Tumult's Coffer]] can drop from Unity Dial when that event is active. Could be worth it to spend time on main & mules trying to get the Tumult Curator Chest from it, since [[Comeuppances +1]] are probably the best non-REMA H2H from a pure master-focused perspective!

[[File:Karambit icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Karambit]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Karambit description.png|link=Karambit]]</span></span> - The King Non-REMA weapon has arrived! The March 2019 Ambuscade update brought a whole slew of new weapons for each weapon type, and we've been graced with these fisticuffs. Karambit (and its tier below, [[Kaja Knuckles]]) is easily the strongest Non-REMA weapon you can attain for PUP, if it's within your reach consider picking these up. Even ignoring the Asuran Fists damage boost, the raw stats on these fists are really leagues above the rest. Getting Store TP+50 on your critical hit auto-attacks, along with absurdly high DMG with a low delay with some nice secondary stats make these hard to beat. Not much information or testing has been revealed for these, but they should make Asuran Fists be a competitive WS as well.
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===Ultimate Weapons===
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|width=16% valign=top|<div style="border:2px dashed gold; line-height:20px; padding:5px">[[File:Relic Knuckles icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Relic Knuckles]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Relic Knuckles description.png|link=Relic Knuckles]]</span></span></div>
:*[[Relic Weapon]]
|style="border-top:2px dashed gold"|No Relic weapon for PUP ( ; _ ; )
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|valign=top|<div style="border:2px dashed red; line-height:20px; padding:5px">[[File:Verethragna (Level 119 III) icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Verethragna (Level 119 III)]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Verethragna (Level 119 III) description.png|link=Verethragna (Level 119 III)]]</span></span></div>
:*[[Empyrean Weapon]]
|style="border-top:2px dashed red"|Puppetmasters Empyrean Weapon has had a small stumble from grace since back in the Abyssea era (where it reigned supreme), but even so, it still easily one of the best master-specific weapons you could attain on PUP. Sporting an amazing +50 STR bonus, and low delay, if we lived in a world where hand-to-hand users could dual wield two different fists, Verethragna would be an easy pick for your off-hand (for similar reasons that Twashtar is THF and DNC’s optimal off-hand). Since MNK & PUP are not so lucky, we unfortunately have to make a choice on which weapon to use. With no benefit for your Automaton whatsoever, and being similar to Godhands, this means that Verethragna is sadly the bronze medal winner when it comes to Puppetmaster REMA choices.
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|valign=top|<div style="border:2px dashed silver; line-height:20px; padding:5px">[[File:Godhands icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Godhands]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Godhands description.png|link=Godhands]]</span></span></div>
:*[[Aeonic Weapon]]
|style="border-top:2px dashed silver"|With its ridiculously high 197 DMG, the Godhands are easily the hardest hitting weapon a Puppetmaster can equip at the moment. While Monk’s look at the Shijin Spiral aftermath trigger with dismay, us Puppetmasters aren’t so sad about that. Despite Shijin Spiral being a relatively underperforming weaponskill (damage wise), it happens to have very good skillchain properties, and is often used as a starter for your long multi-step skillchains performed alongside your puppet. This allows a PUP to perform Radiance skillchains without skipping a beat. 

The Store TP and TP-Bonus+500 traits are also excellent. If hand-to-hand weaponskills ever get buffed (... ha), Godhands will end up being an easy choice for master-centric damage builds.

But let’s not forget… Puppetmaster is a pet-oriented job, and this weapon offers literally no benefits for your puppet… so this means we’ve found our silver medalist. 
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|valign=top|<div style="border:2px dashed blue; line-height:20px; padding:5px">[[File:Kenkonken (Level 119 III) icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Kenkonken (Level 119 III)]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Kenkonken (Level 119 III) description.png|link=Kenkonken (Level 119 III)]]</span></span></div>
:*[[Mythic Weapon]]
|style="border-top:2px dashed blue"|Here comes the gold prize, the star of the show -- our only REMA (and one of our few weapons actually) which benefits our little robot buddy in battle. This weapons praise comes with a heavy caveat… this weapon only truly shines if you can apply and maintain Lv.3 Aftermath during the course of the fight. I want to be distinctly clear with this -- do not assume that the Kenkonken will always be the best weapon for every situation! (If this weapon had Automaton Lv:+2, like a SMN’s Nirvana, then it would always be the best, but alas…….)

Let’s break it down part by part: For starters, the Kenkonken has relatively high base DMG, with a ridiculously low delay. The combination of both the very low base delay and the “Enhances Martial Arts V” trait leads to some seriously really low delay -- this is your fastest attacking weapon by a very large margin. You attack so quickly with it, that it actually becomes a problem as you lose slight TP gain per hit. So really from just a raw base stats, white damage perspective, Kenkonken is 2nd only to Godhands when it comes to just plain punching things. 

The “Suppresses Overload” trait, which makes it nearly impossible to Overload, is mostly a quality-of-life, nice to have kind of thing, but isn’t really worth much in the end. When this weapon was first released in the Aht Urghan era, there existed only one or two pieces of Overload suppressing equipment at the time, so suddenly having this weapon suppressing Overload completely was a big deal. But in the current climate, there is a handful more pieces of Overload suppressing gear, that when used all together, basically does the same thing. Though what Kenkonken does allow you to do, is spam multiple of the same maneuver freely -- a particularly important strategy when doing DAD technique with Triple Ice maneuvers for Magic Bursting. (Automatons have high burden the moment they are summoned, so it’s risky to spam the same maneuver shortly after activating)

Fortunately, Stringing Pummel is one of PUP’s best WS’s, so the +30% damage from the mythic increase solidly places it ahead of Victory Smite when it comes to fully buffed, spam situations. This doubles in that it’s also the WS used to trigger the Aftermath effect.

The Lv.3 Aftermath effect is what catapults this weapon to the top, and why the caveat mentioned above is so important. Not only does it increase the masters TP generation while active, but it also affects your Automaton! Giving your Automaton a 40% Double Attack and 20% Triple Attack rate buff is easily the biggest DPS increase for your Automaton in a single piece of gear.

So to conclude, is the Kenkonken a Puppetmasters best weapon? Yes, but not always. Remember the caveat, and know the situation you’re in. If you aren’t able to apply and maintain AM3, there are likely other hand-to-hand weapons (aka: [[Xiucoatl]]) that are more suited to the situation.
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|valign=top|<div style="border:2px dashed purple; line-height:20px; padding:5px">[[File:Xiucoatl icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Xiucoatl]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Xiucoatl description.png|link=Xiucoatl]]</span></span></div>
:*[[Superior Equipment|Superior 5(Su5) Weapon]]
|style="border-top:2px dashed purple"|Just when you thought Kenkonken was the only good REMA weapon for PUP, they decide to introduce this beauty. These fists require Master PUP to even be able to equip them, and sport an extremely expensive price tag to both buy them off the auction house ''and'' augment them to rank 25. The Path C augment path has a very unique augment listed as Automaton: Special att. dmg. +25%. This augment gives a flat +25% damage increase to every weaponskill our Automaton performs, which quite simply solidifies Xiucoatl as the best-in-slot for [[Overdrive]] pet-only setups, where Kenkonken's AM3 doesn't get a chance to shine. In addition, the augment seems to also contribute towards augmenting Sharpshot Frames basic ranged attacks (they seem to count as special attacks), as well as any special attack attachment such as [[Barrage Turbine]].

The stats on it are nothing to laugh about either! Comparable to Godhands in terms of raw damage it, Path C also comes equipped with a Weapon Skill damage +15% augment for the master as well. On the other hand, Path A or B Xiucoatl are likely the best weapon for Master-only DPS, though if we're honest with each other, everyone who gets Xiucoatl is doing it for the unique pet augments found in Path C.

Outside of [[Overdrive]] (where Xiucoatl is the best), a Xiucoatl Automaton has been shown to be slightly weaker, but still parsing incredibly close to a Kenkonken Automaton with AM3 up. Considering how difficult it can be for Kenkonken users to maintain AM3 in many fights, it's pretty safe to say that Xiucoatl(Path C) is one of PUP's best weapons in a large variety of situations. 

Xiucoatl proves to be our 2nd Gold medalist alongside Kenkonken! Both weapons have strong uses and shine in specific situations, and in an ideal world you'd aim to get both. 
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==Animators==
Animators are a Puppetmasters lifeblood! They are not only are the way to allow you to control your automaton and use maneuvers, but they boost the strength and ilvl of your automaton considerably.

There is next to no choice when it comes to Animators, as Animators are pure power creep. You start at the bottom of the tier list with your very first animator, and any animators at the top of the list completely obsolete the ones below it.

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! style="background:#45352a;" width="10%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Strength</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" width="30%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Animator Name</span>
! style="background:#45352a;" width="60%"| <span style="color:#ffffff">Additional Notes</span>
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''''(Strongest)''<br />ilvl 119'''
| [[File:Animator P +1 icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Animator P +1]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Animator P +1 description.png|link=Animator P +1]]</span></span> & [[File:Animator P II +1 icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Animator P II +1]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Animator P II +1 description.png|link=Animator P II +1]]</span></span> 
| The very best Animator you can use. The only difference between Animator P and P+1 is an additional +5 to all stats. If you cannot afford the +1, the NQ version will suffice. It’s an Su2 item, so it requires 100 job points invested in PUP to even be able to equip it.
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 119'''
| [[File:Animator P icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Animator P]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Animator P description.png|link=Animator P]]</span></span> & [[File:Animator P II icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Animator P II]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Animator P II description.png|link=Animator P II]]</span></span> 
| “The P stands for Psycho!!” 
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 119'''
| [[File:Divinator icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Divinator]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Divinator description.png|link=Divinator]]</span></span> & [[File:Divinator II icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Divinator II]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Divinator II description.png|link=Divinator II]]</span></span> 
| The strongest Animator you can equip at 99 without any job points invested in PUP. Comes from High-Tier Battlefields, so your drop mileage may vary.
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 119'''
| [[File:Animator Z icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Animator Z]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Animator Z description.png|link=Animator Z]]</span></span>
| Strangely, this offers the same benefits as the [[Divinator]], only it has an (Su1) tag attached (50 job points required). I guess purchase this if you are having really bad luck getting a Divinator
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 117'''
| [[File:Magneto icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Magneto]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Magneto description.png|link=Magneto]]</span></span>
| Slightly stronger than the Eminent Animator, up to you whether you want to hunt it down or go for Divinator/Animator Z in the tiers above it.
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 115'''
| [[File:Em. Animator icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Em. Animator]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Em. Animator description.png|link=Em. Animator]]</span></span> & [[File:E. Animator II icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[E. Animator II]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:E. Animator II description.png|link=E. Animator II]]</span></span>
| Pick this up at the Sparks vendor the moment you hit lv.99.
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 113'''
| [[File:Alternator icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Alternator]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Alternator description.png|link=Alternator]]</span></span>
| Skip this, weaker and more time consuming to attain than the [[Em. Animator]]. Existed in an era before the concept of Sparks gear was created.
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 106'''
| [[File:F. Animator icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[F. Animator]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:F. Animator description.png|link=F. Animator]]</span></span>
| Skip this too… I honestly didn't even know it existed until I checked the database. Just pick up an [[Em. Animator]] at 99 instead.
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 87'''
| [[File:Deluxe Animator icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Deluxe Animator]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Deluxe Animator description.png|link=Deluxe Animator]]</span></span>
| Hard Skip!! You are level 87 when you can equip this. Just power through to 99 and pick up an Eminent Animator which is literally 1200% better.
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 71'''
| [[File:Animator +1 icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Animator +1]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Animator +1 description.png|link=Animator +1]]</span></span>
| Please don’t spend your Therion Ichor on this... 
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''ilvl 40'''
| [[File:Turbo Animator icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Turbo Animator]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Turbo Animator description.png|link=Turbo Animator]]</span></span>
| Obtained from Puppetmaster Artifact Quest at lv.40. An Upgrade for your very first animator which gives your Automaton a whopping +2 DEX.
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|style="background:#d3dfd4"| '''''(Weakest)''<br />ilvl 1'''
| [[File:Animator icon.png|link=]] <span class="has-image-popup">'''[[Animator]]'''<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Animator description.png|link=Animator]]</span></span>
| Your very first Animator! You get this when you begin your PUP adventures at lv.1. Cherish and love it forever. Interesting to note: This is the only Animator which can be equipped by ALL JOBS, so there is use when subbing /PUP on other jobs.
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'''A word on Animator’s versions I & II'''
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There is statistically no difference between version I and version II of an animator (ex: Animator P & Animator P II give the same stats). The only difference is the behavior which the animators have on your automaton when you deploy them in combat.

* ''Animator Version I'' = Automaton will run into Melee range when deployed (head frame allowing) 
* ''Animator Version II'' = Automaton will keep their distance from the target when deployed.

This means that Deploying a Valoredge frame automaton with a version II animator equipped is going to lead to him standing far away doing nothing but his range active abilities. Typically, version II animators have very limited, and honestly not really needed uses and are not essential. Even for Mage or Sharpshot frames, you can simply rely on the behavior applied by the Head to deploy your Automaton from a safe distance, without needing to rely on the Animator version. This also explains why version I animators are 10 times more expensive on the Auction House! Don’t fall into the trap of getting version II animator for cheap, thinking it’ll do the job, and more importantly, don’t get ripped off (I’ve seen it happen all the time)! Focus on getting version I animators whenever possible.

==Equipment Sets==
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==={{color|style=normal|white|Idle Sets}}===
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Idle (Damage Taken)
|CaptionBottom = 50% PDT/50% MDT without Shell V
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Malignance Chapeau
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Warder's Charm +1
|Ear1 = Odnowa Earring +1
|Ear2 = Eabani Earring
|Body = Malignance Tabard
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Malignance Gloves
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Defending Ring
|Ring2 = Purity Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Magic Evasion (Resin)
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Malignance Tights
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Malignance Boots
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Idle (Regen)
|CaptionBottom = 37 HP/tick
|Main = Denouements
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Pitre Taj +3
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Bathy Choker +1
|Ear1 = Burana Earring
|Ear2 = Infused Earring
|Body = Hiza. Haramaki +2
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Rao Kote +1
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Chirich Ring +1
|Ring2 = Chirich Ring +1
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Regen +5 (Resin)
|Waist= Isa Belt
|Legs = Rao Haidate +1
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Rao Sune-Ate +1
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Idle (Refresh) 
|CaptionBottom = 8 MP/tick
|Main = Denouements
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Rawhide Mask
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = 
|Ear1 = 
|Ear2 =
|Body = Vrikodara Jupon
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = 
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Stikini Ring +1
|Ring2 = Stikini Ring +1
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug=
|Waist= Fucho-no-Obi
|Legs = Assid. Pants +1
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = 
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* Possible Swaps: [[File:Loricate Torque +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Loricate Torque +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Loricate Torque +1 description.png|link=Loricate Torque +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Dark Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Dark Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Dark Ring description.png|link=Dark Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Arete del Luna +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Arete del Luna +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Arete del Luna +1 description.png|link=Arete del Luna +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Apeile Ring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Apeile Ring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Apeile Ring +1 description.png|link=Apeile Ring +1]]</span></span>, [[File:C. Palug Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[C. Palug Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:C. Palug Ring description.png|link=C. Palug Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Vocane Ring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Vocane Ring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Vocane Ring +1 description.png|link=Vocane Ring +1]]</span></span>, 
* Use [[File:Hippo. Socks +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Hippo. Socks +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Hippo. Socks +1 description.png|link=Hippo. Socks +1]]</span></span> for kiting purposes, make up for the loss in damage taken in other slots instead.
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* Possible Swaps: [[File:Rao Kabuto +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rao Kabuto +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rao Kabuto +1 description.png|link=Rao Kabuto +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Rao Togi +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rao Togi +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rao Togi +1 description.png|link=Rao Togi +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Sanctity Necklace icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Sanctity Necklace]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Sanctity Necklace description.png|link=Sanctity Necklace]]</span></span>, [[File:Yngvi Earring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Yngvi Earring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Yngvi Earring description.png|link=Yngvi Earring]]</span></span>, [[File:Lissome Necklace icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Lissome Necklace]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Lissome Necklace description.png|link=Lissome Necklace]]</span></span>, [[File:Paguroidea Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Paguroidea Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Paguroidea Ring description.png|link=Paguroidea Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Sheltered Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Sheltered Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Sheltered Ring description.png|link=Sheltered Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Woltaris Ring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Woltaris Ring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Woltaris Ring +1 description.png|link=Woltaris Ring +1]]</span></span>
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* Possible Swaps: [[File:Woltaris Ring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Woltaris Ring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Woltaris Ring +1 description.png|link=Woltaris Ring +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Renaye Ring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Renaye Ring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Renaye Ring +1 description.png|link=Renaye Ring +1]]</span></span>
* Fill the empty slots with either Regen, or -Damage Taken gear, whichever you need.
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==={{color|style=normal|white|TP Sets}}===
[[File:PUPGuide Tpsets.png|link=]]<br />
<big>''Beginner Sets''</big>
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Fresh 99 PUP
|CaptionBottom = Lowest Tier
|Main = Em. Baghnakhs
|Sub = 
|Range = Em. Animator
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Espial Cap
|Neck = Cirque Necklace
|Ear1 = Ghillie Earring
|Ear2 = Ghillie Earring
|Body = Espial Gambison
|Hands = Espial Bracers
|Ring1 = Vehemence Ring
|Ring2 = Enlivened Ring
|Back = Pantin Cape
|Waist= Moepapa Stone
|Legs = Espial Hose
|Feet = Espial Socks
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
* Fresh Lv.99 PUP armor set, which requires you to barely hunt anything outside of town.
* Really nothing special... Don't stress too much over it.
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Not So Fresh PUP
|CaptionBottom = Beginner 119
|Main = Arasy Sainti
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator Z
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Taeon Chapeau
|HeadAug = +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|Neck = Ishtar's Collar
|Ear1 = Mache Earring
|Ear2 = Mache Earring
|Body = Taeon Tabard
|BodyAug= +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|Hands = Taeon Gloves
|HandsAug = +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|Ring1 = Epona's Ring
|Ring2 = Rajas Ring
|Back = Dispersal Mantle
|Waist= Cetl Belt
|Legs = Taeon Tights
|LegsAug = +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
* Set where you begin to break into the 119 territory. You don't need to have fought NM's in Escha to get this set.
* Augment the Taeon pieces with typical Master-oriented augments to start (Accuracy/Attack/Triple Attack), but don't toss out your Taeon. Keep it for eventually augmenting it into a Pet: Regen/M.Eva/Damage Taken tanking set.
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<big>''Master Only TP Sets''</big>
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These are master-centric TP sets, for use when your pet's damage output is unnecessary or irrelevant (ie: your Automaton is in WHM mode).<br />
Emphasis on Double/Triple/Quad Attack, Store TP, Accuracy/Attack, Martial Arts, and Haste for the Master, with little regard to any Pet bonuses.<br /><br />
'''Important Note''' on Master TP sets as I've seen this question asked frequently... "''Why do I need a Master only TP set, I am a pet job!''" well the answer is that it has to do with party composition. If ever you find yourself doing an event in a party alongside the big three support jobs (GEO, COR, and BRD) and receiving a plethora of melee oriented buffs from them, well the masters damage will completely eclipse your automaton in those situations! With powerful buffs present like [[Indi-Fury]], [[Geo-Frailty]], [[Honor March]], [[Valor Minuet V]], [[Chaos Roll]], and [[Samurai Roll]], it's not uncommon for your total damage ratio to skew in the range of 80% master, 20% automaton. This is why it's very important to keep your Master-centric TP set up-to-date, to really improve your damage dealing capabilities in those heavy buff situations. 
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Master Only TP
|CaptionBottom = Low Tier
|Main = Nibiru Sainti
|Sub = 
|Range = Divinator
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Taeon Chapeau
|HeadAug= +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|Neck = Asperity Necklace
|Ear1 = Bladeborn Earring
|Ear2 = Steelflash Earring
|Body = Rawhide Vest
|BodyAug= Path D
|Hands = Taeon Gloves
|HandsAug = +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|Ring1 = Epona's Ring
|Ring2 = Rajas Ring
|Back = Dispersal Mantle
|BackAug=
|Waist= Windbuffet Belt
|Legs = Taeon Tights
|LegsAug = +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = +Acc/Atk/Triple Atk
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Master Only TP
|CaptionBottom = Mid Tier
|Main = Denouements
|Sub = 
|Range = Divinator
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Ryuo Somen
|HeadAug= Path A
|Neck = Lissome Necklace
|Ear1 = Mache Earring
|Ear2 = Brutal Earring
|Body = Tali'ah Manteel +1
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Ryuo Tekko
|HandsAug = Path D
|Ring1 = Epona's Ring
|Ring2 = Petrov Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= STR/Acc/Atk/Double Attack
|Waist= Windbuffet Belt +1
|Legs = Rao Haidate
|LegsAug = Path D
|Feet = Naga Kyahan
|FeetAug = Path A
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Master Only TP
|CaptionBottom = High Tier
|Main = Karambit
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug= +20 Acc/Atk & 4% Triple Attack
|Neck = Lissome Necklace
|Ear1 = Mache Earring +1
|Ear2 = Cessance Earring
|Body = Tali'ah Manteel +2
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = +20 Acc/Atk & 4% Triple Attack
|Ring1 = Epona's Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= STR/Acc/Atk/Double Attack
|Waist= Moonbow Belt
|Legs = Samnuha Tights
|LegsAug = Perfect Augments
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = +20 Acc/Atk & 4% Triple Attack
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Master Only TP
|CaptionBottom = Dream Tier
|Main = Kenkonken (Level 119 III)
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Ryuo Somen +1
|HeadAug = Path C
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|Ear1 = Telos Earring
|Ear2 = Balder Earring +1
|Body = Tali'ah Manteel +2
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = +20 Acc/Atk & 4% Triple Attack
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= STR/Acc/Atk/Double Attack
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Ryuo Hakama +1
|LegsAug = Path D
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = +20 Acc/Atk & 4% Triple Attack
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* Your first breakthrough into Escha Zi'Tah NM's. [[File:Rawhide Vest icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rawhide Vest]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rawhide Vest description.png|link=Rawhide Vest]]</span></span> is a marked improvement over [[File:Taeon Tabard icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Taeon Tabard]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Taeon Tabard description.png|link=Taeon Tabard]]</span></span>. 
* If you can get your hands on the [[Tali'ah Armor Set]](NQ or +1) from [[Ambuscade]] that is also a big upgrade compared to Taeon set.
* [[File:Dispersal Mantle icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Dispersal Mantle]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Dispersal Mantle description.png|link=Dispersal Mantle]]</span></span> augmented as best as you can, but aim to get Pet:TP Bonus+500 as that is useful for another set.
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* Beginning to get some mid-tier Abjuration gear from Escha Zi'Tah and Escha Ru'Aun.
* Even though it's not from Escha, [[File:Tali'ah Manteel icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Tali'ah Manteel]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Tali'ah Manteel description.png|link=Tali'ah Manteel]]</span></span> is a solid master TP piece, while also giving some benefits to the puppet, so it gets included.
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* [[File:Hetairoi Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Hetairoi Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Hetairoi Ring description.png|link=Hetairoi Ring]]</span></span> is also a viable option instead of [[File:Petrov Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Petrov Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Petrov Ring description.png|link=Petrov Ring]]</span></span>.
* [[File:Clotharius Torque icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Clotharius Torque]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Clotharius Torque description.png|link=Clotharius Torque]]</span></span> and [[File:Combatant's Torque icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Combatant's Torque]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Combatant's Torque description.png|link=Combatant's Torque]]</span></span> are alternatives for necklace. All 3 of PUP's JSE Necklace (ie: [[File:Pup. Collar +2 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pup. Collar +2]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pup. Collar +2 description.png|link=Pup. Collar +2]]</span></span>) is generally pretty mediocre for a TP set, but is atleast is a solid accuracy swap if you need it.
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* If you somehow luck into Quadruple Attack augments from Dark matter, congrats!
* [[File:Samnuha Tights icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Samnuha Tights]] (Perfect Augments)<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Samnuha Tights description.png|link=Samnuha Tights]]</span></span> are also incredibly good, though you lose the Attack set bonus from Ryuo which PUP usually lacks.
* '''Accuracy''' Swaps: [[File:Ryuo Somen +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Ryuo Somen +1]] (Path A)<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ryuo Somen +1 description.png|link=Ryuo Somen +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Heyoka Subligar +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Heyoka Subligar +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Heyoka Subligar +1 description.png|link=Heyoka Subligar +1]]</span></span>, [[Tali'ah Armor Set]] +2
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Master Only TP
|CaptionBottom = Mythic AM3 Active
|Main = Kenkonken (Level 119 III)
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Malignance Chapeau
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Combatant's Torque
|Ear1 = Telos Earring
|Ear2 = Dedition Earring
|Body = Malignance Tabard
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Malignance Gloves
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= STR/Acc/Atk and +10 Store TP
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Malignance Tights
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = Malignance Boots
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Master Only TP
|CaptionBottom = Subtle Blow/Hybrid
|Main = Xiucoatl
|MainAug = Path B (Subtle Blow II +25)
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Malignance Chapeau
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Bathy Choker +1
|Ear1 = Mache Earring +1
|Ear2 = Schere Earring
|Body = Malignance Tabard
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = Acc/Atk and Triple Attack
|Ring1 = Gere Ring
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= STR/Acc/Atk and Double Attack
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Acc/Atk and Triple Attack
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Master Only TP
|CaptionBottom = Subtle Blow No Xiucoatl
|Main =
|MainAug =
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Malignance Chapeau
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Bathy Choker +1
|Ear1 = Mache Earring +1
|Ear2 = Schere Earring
|Body = Malignance Tabard
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = Acc/Atk and Subtle Blow +8-10
|Ring1 = Chirich Ring +1
|Ring2 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= STR/Acc/Atk and Double Attack
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Mpaca's Hose
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Acc/Atk and Subtle Blow +8-10
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* Maximize +Store TP while you have the Mythic AM3 Active, since the Mythic AM3 gives 40% Double Attack and 20% Triple Attack.
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* A mixed hybrid damage taken set combined with very high Subtle Blow stats to really lessen the threat from the enemy.
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<big>''Dual Master & Pet TP Sets''</big>
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These are Dual TP sets, outfitted for maximum damage output from both the master '''and''' the automaton at the same time. For use when you are punching things alongside your Automaton. <br />
Emphasis on Double/Triple/Quad Attack, Store TP, Accuracy/Attack, Martial Arts, and Gear Haste, while also attempting to give the same for your Automaton. Your Automaton should have Sharpshot frame or Valoredge frame and focused for maximum damage output for these as well.
* Important to hit the Equipment Haste cap (26%) for your Automaton. Using [[Ohtas]] makes this easier due to the +10% Pet: Haste augment on it.
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Dual TP (Beginner)
|CaptionBottom = No Ohtas
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Tali'ah Turban +1
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Empath Necklace
|Ear1 = Mache Earring
|Ear2 = Brutal Earring
|Body = Tali'ah Manteel +1
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Tali'ah Gages +1
|HandsAug =
|Ring1 = Tali'ah Ring
|Ring2 = Epona's Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + 10% Haste
|Waist= Klouskap Sash
|Legs = Tali'ah Sera. +1
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = Tali'ah Crackows +1
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Dual TP (Late Game)
|CaptionBottom = Using Ohtas
|Main = Ohtas
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Tali'ah Turban +2
|Neck = Empath Necklace
|Ear1 = Domes. Earring
|Ear2 = Cessance Earring
|Body = Tali'ah Manteel +2
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = +20 Acc/Atk & 4% Triple Attack
|Ring1 = Epona's Ring
|Ring2 = Varar Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + 10% Haste
|Waist= Incarnation Sash
|Legs = Heyoka Subligar
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = +20 Acc/Atk & 4% Triple Attack
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Dual TP
|CaptionBottom = Dream Tier (No Ohtas)
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Heyoka Cap +1
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|Ear1 = Telos Earring
|Ear2 = Dedition Earring
|Body = Tali'ah Manteel +2
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = Acc/Atk and Triple Attack
|Ring1 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Ring2 = Gere Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + 10% Haste
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Heyoka Subligar +1
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Acc/Atk and Triple Attack
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* [[File:Hurch'lan Sash icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Hurch'lan Sash]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Hurch'lan Sash description.png|link=Hurch'lan Sash]]</span></span> & [[File:Thurandaut Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Thurandaut Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Thurandaut Ring description.png|link=Thurandaut Ring]]</span></span> are viable swaps. 
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* [[File:Ohtas icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Ohtas]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ohtas description.png|link=Ohtas]]</span></span> has a Pet:+10% Haste which, along with [[Visucius's Mantle|Visucius's Mantle's]] +10% allows you to nearly reach the 26% cap using minimal pieces of gear. Slot in a final piece of gear to help you reach the cap, such as [[File:Hurch'lan Sash icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Hurch'lan Sash]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Hurch'lan Sash description.png|link=Hurch'lan Sash]]</span></span>, [[File:Klouskap Sash +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Klouskap Sash +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Klouskap Sash +1 description.png|link=Klouskap Sash +1]]</span></span>, and [[File:Thurandaut Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Thurandaut Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Thurandaut Ring description.png|link=Thurandaut Ring]]</span></span>
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* This set doesn't require Ohtas, and allows the master to use the oh-so-wonderful [[File:Moonbow Belt +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Moonbow Belt +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Moonbow Belt +1 description.png|link=Moonbow Belt +1]]</span></span>
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<big>''Pet Only TP Sets''</big>
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Pet Only TP sets are for the common situations where the master sends in his Automaton to do all the dirty work. Often employed in Pet-only strategies, after deploying your Automaton you stand very far away, safe from any harm, while the enemy slowly gets whittled down by your puppet. These sets ignore ANY benefits for the master (as you are not engaged), and focus entirely on stats for the Automaton.
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Pet Only TP
|CaptionBottom = Store TP Ranger Automaton
|Main = Xiucoatl
|MainAug = Path C
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug= Pet: Store TP +10-11, Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Attack/R.Attack
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|Ear1 = Enmerkar Earring
|Ear2 = Kyrene's Earring
|Body = Pitre Tobe +3
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = Pet: Store TP +10-11, Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Attack/R.Attack
|Ring1 = Varar Ring +1
|Ring2 = Varar Ring +1
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + 10% Haste
|Waist= Klouskap Sash +1
|Legs = Herculean Trousers
|LegsAug = Pet: Store TP +10-11, Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Attack/R.Attack
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Pet: Store TP +10-11, Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Attack/R.Attack
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Pet Only TP
|CaptionBottom = Double Attack Melee
|Main = Ohtas
|MainAug = 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Taeon Chapeau
|HeadAug= Pet: Acc/+Dbl Attack/-Damage Taken
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|Ear1 = Rimeice Earring
|Ear2 = Enmerkar Earring
|Body = Pitre Tobe +3
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Taeon Gloves
|HandsAug = Pet: Acc/+Dbl Attack/-Damage Taken
|Ring1 = C. Palug Ring
|Ring2 = Thur. Ring +1
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + 10% Haste
|Waist= Incarnation Sash
|Legs = Taeon Tights
|LegsAug = Pet: Acc/+Dbl Attack/-Damage Taken
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = Pet: Acc/+Dbl Attack/-Damage Taken
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* This is for strictly a Sharpshot Ranger Automaton who is Shooting from Range/Barrage Turbine/Repeater as their primary source of damage. Companion's Roll kind of makes this sort of Pure Store TP setup less important. This is lacking a lot of Pet: Haste for any sort of Melee Automaton setups.
* Pet: Store TP +10-11 is the most important augment on the Herculean, as it allows your pet to gain TP to WS incredibly fast. Ideally you'd want to aim for Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk +20-30.
* [[File:Condemners icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Condemners]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Condemners description.png|link=Condemners]]</span></span> augmented with Pet: Store TP is also an option (although much weaker than su5)
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* This is for an Automaton who is in melee range, maximizing pet: haste and pet: double attack. Works with both sharpshot and valoredge frames. You should be swapping to Pet WS sets when your Pet reaches close to 1000 TP.
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==={{color|style=normal|white|Weaponskill Sets}}===
[[File:PUPGuide Weaponskillsets.png|link=]]<br />
<big>''Stringing Pummel & Victory Smite''</big>
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Both Stringing Pummel and Victory Smite are multi-hitting and have the capability to crit. Victory Smite has an 80% STR modifier, whereas Stringing Pummel has a 32% STR/32% VIT modifier. In the end you end up just stacking tons of STR regardless, so the sets end up similar.
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Stringing Pummel
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Kenkonken (Level 119 III)
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Blistering Sallet +1
|HeadAug= Max Rank
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Brutal Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = TP Bonus+250 & Attack+4
|Body = He. Harness +1
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Ryuo Tekko +1
|HandsAug = Path A
|Ring1 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Ring2 = Gere Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle 
|BackAug= +30 STR/Acc/Atk/+10% Crit Hit Rate
|Waist= Fotia Belt
|Legs = Hiza. Hizayoroi +2
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = STR+10/Acc/Atk/Crit Damage+5%
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Victory Smite
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Verethragna (Level 119 III)
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Blistering Sallet +1
|HeadAug= Max Rank
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Brutal Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = TP Bonus+250 & Attack+4
|Body = He. Harness +1
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Ryuo Tekko +1
|HandsAug = Path A
|Ring1 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Ring2 = Gere Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle 
|BackAug= +30 STR/Acc/Atk/+10% Crit Hit Rate
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Samnuha Tights
|LegsAug = +10 STR/DEX, +3 Double/Triple attack
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = STR+10/Acc/Atk/Crit Damage+5%
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* '''Possible Swaps''': [[File:Rao Haidate +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rao Haidate +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rao Haidate +1 description.png|link=Rao Haidate +1]]</span></span>(Path B) is incredibly close. [[File:Rancor Collar icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rancor Collar]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rancor Collar description.png|link=Rancor Collar]]</span></span>, [[File:Begrudging Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Begrudging Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Begrudging Ring description.png|link=Begrudging Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Rao Kabuto +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rao Kabuto +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rao Kabuto +1 description.png|link=Rao Kabuto +1]]</span></span> (Path B), [[File:Abnoba Kaftan icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Abnoba Kaftan]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Abnoba Kaftan description.png|link=Abnoba Kaftan]]</span></span>, [[File:Regal Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Regal Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Regal Ring description.png|link=Regal Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Moonbow Belt +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Moonbow Belt +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Moonbow Belt +1 description.png|link=Moonbow Belt +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Ryuo Sune-Ate +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Ryuo Sune-Ate +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ryuo Sune-Ate +1 description.png|link=Ryuo Sune-Ate +1]]</span></span>
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* Though this set is very similar to Stringing Pummel, due to the less number of hits there is a very slight additional emphasis on multi-attack in Victory Smite sets
* You can use swaps from the Stringing Pummel recommendations as well.
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<big>''Shijin Spiral & Asuran Fists''</big>
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Shijin Spiral
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug= DEX+15/Acc/Atk/Triple Attack+3%
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Brutal Earring
|Ear2 = Mache Earring +1
|Ear2Aug = TP Bonus+250 & Attack+4
|Body = Tali'ah Manteel +2
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = DEX+15/Acc/Atk/Triple Attack+3%
|Ring1 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Ring2 = Regal Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle 
|BackAug= DEX+30/Acc/Atk/Double Attack+10%
|Waist= Fotia Belt
|Legs = Samnuha Tights
|LegsAug = +10 STR/DEX, +3 Double/Triple attack
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = DEX+15/Acc/Atk/Triple Attack+3%
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Asuran Fists
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Karambit
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Pitre Taj +3
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Fotia Gorget
|Ear1 = Telos Earring
|Ear2 = Balder Earring +1
|Ear2Aug =
|Body = Pitre Tobe +3
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Pitre Dastanas +3
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Ring2 = Regal Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle 
|BackAug= STR+30/Acc/Atk/WSD+10%
|Waist= Fotia Belt
|Legs = Pitre Churidars +3
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = Pitre Babouches +3
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* a maxed out [[File:Pup. Collar +2 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pup. Collar +2]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pup. Collar +2 description.png|link=Pup. Collar +2]]</span></span> is also alright for the DEX bonus it brings.
* [[File:Caro Necklace icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Caro Necklace]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Caro Necklace description.png|link=Caro Necklace]]</span></span> if you don't want to invest in [[JSE Necks]] (I don't blame you).
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* Asuran Fists is already an 8-hit WS, so what is really important is to ensure that all 8-hits land, thus the emphasis on Accuracy and Attack (along with the STR/VIT WS modifiers of course).
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<big>''Howling Fist, Raging Fists & Aeolian Edge''</big>
----
Due to the Update to Hand-to-Hand with fTP Replication across hits, multi-hit became much more important on Howling and Raging Fists!
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Howling Fist & Raging Fists
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Godhands
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug= STR+15/Acc/Atk/Triple Attack+3%
|Neck = Pup. Collar +2
|NeckAug = Rank25
|Ear1 = Brutal Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = TP Bonus+250 & Attack+4
|Body = Tali'ah Manteel +2
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = STR+15/Acc/Atk/Triple Attack+3%
|Ring1 = Niqmaddu Ring
|Ring2 = Gere Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle 
|BackAug= STR+30/Acc/Atk/Double Attack+10%
|Waist= Moonbow Belt +1
|Legs = Samnuha Tights
|LegsAug = +10 STR/DEX, +3 Double/Triple attack
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = STR+15/Acc/Atk/Triple Attack+3%
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Aeolian Edge
|CaptionBottom = Sub THF/DNC/RDM/NIN
|Main = Tauret
|Sub = Kaja Knife
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = 
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Baetyl Pendant
|NeckAug = 
|Ear1 = Friomisi Earring
|Ear2 = Moonshade Earring
|Ear2Aug = TP Bonus+250 & Attack+4
|Body = Cohort Cloak +1
|BodyAug= Max Rank
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = INT and Magic Attack Bonus
|Ring1 = Metamor. Ring +1
|Ring2 = Epaminondas's Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle 
|BackAug= INT/M.AtkBonus/WSD, Don't make an Aeolian Edge Cape
|Waist= Orpheus's Sash
|Legs = Herculean Trousers
|LegsAug = INT and Magic Attack Bonus
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = INT and Magic Attack Bonus
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* VIT augments for Howling Fist, STR augments for Raging Fists
* [[File:Pup. Collar +2 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pup. Collar +2]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pup. Collar +2 description.png|link=Pup. Collar +2]]</span></span> is only good if you have enough Attack buffs to reach the [[pDIF]] cap where the [[Damage Limit+]] trait of the necklace will come into effect, otherwise it does nothing. Use [[File:Fotia Gorget icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Fotia Gorget]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Fotia Gorget description.png|link=Fotia Gorget]]</span></span> or [[File:Caro Necklace icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Caro Necklace]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Caro Necklace description.png|link=Caro Necklace]]</span></span> in situations where you don't have decent buffs.
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* Daggers go whoosh!!
* The only sort of Cleave that PUP is capable of
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<big>''Pet WS Sets''</big>
----
Pet WS Sets are important for maximizing your Automatons weaponskills. You wouldn't Weaponskill in your TP set, so why should your Automatons?<br />

To my knowledge, due to the nature of automatons AI functionality, there is no known way to detect the moment of your Automaton's WS and automatically swap to your Pet WS set in time with GearSwap addon. So you'd have to do this manually. If you know a way to script this, please let me and the PUP community know! 
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = [[Arcuballista]] / [[Daze (Weaponskill)|Daze]]
|CaptionBottom = Pet WS Set
|Main = Xiucoatl
|MainAug = Path C -- Rank 25
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Kara. Cappello +3
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|Ear1 = Enmerkar Earring
|Ear2 = Burana Earring
|Body = Pitre Tobe +3
|BodyAug=
|Hands = Karagoz Guanti +3
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Thur. Ring +1
|Ring2 = Overbearing Ring
|Back = Dispersal Mantle
|BackAug= Pet TP Bonus +500
|Waist= Klouskap Sash +1
|Legs = Kara. Pantaloni +3
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = Naga Kyahan
|FeetAug = Path D (Pet:HP+100/Act+25/Atk+25
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = [[Bone Crusher]]
|CaptionBottom = Pet WS Set
|Main = Xiucoatl
|MainAug= Path C -- Rank 25
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug= Pet: VIT/Attack/Double Attack
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|Ear1 = Domes. Earring
|Ear2 = Burana Earring
|Body = Pitre Tobe +3
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = Pet: VIT/Attack/Double Attack
|Ring1 = Thur. Ring +1
|Ring2 = C. Palug Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle  
|BackAug= Pet: Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + 10% Haste
|Waist= Incarnation Sash
|Legs = Herculean Trousers
|LegsAug = Pet: VIT/Attack/Double Attack
|Feet = Herculean Boots
|FeetAug = Pet: VIT/Attack/Double Attack
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* All three [[Superior Equipment]] H2H's for PUP ([[File:Xiucoatl icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Xiucoatl]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Xiucoatl description.png|link=Xiucoatl]]</span></span>, [[File:Pitre Fists icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pitre Fists]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pitre Fists description.png|link=Pitre Fists]]</span></span>, & [[File:Pantin Fists icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pantin Fists]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pantin Fists description.png|link=Pantin Fists]]</span></span>) are best in slot for Automaton WS sets (when fully upgraded on Path C).
* Other H2H downgrades include [[File:Ohrmazd icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Ohrmazd]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ohrmazd description.png|link=Ohrmazd]]</span></span> augmented for Pet:TP Bonus+200 & Pet:R.Attack/R.Accuracy, or [[File:Condemners icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Condemners]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Condemners description.png|link=Condemners]]</span></span> augmented with Pet:+20 DEX. +Automaton Skill also ends up being surprisingly good for these weaponskills, turning [[File:Gnafron's Adargas icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Gnafron's Adargas]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Gnafron's Adargas description.png|link=Gnafron's Adargas]]</span></span> into another alternative.
* Arcuballista, Daze, and Chimera Ripper all have very good TP modifiers, so [[TP Bonus]] ends up being highly beneficial. Getting a combined total of +1075 TP Bonus from [[File:Kara. Cappello +2 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Karagoz Cappello +2]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Kara. Cappello +2 description.png|link=Karagoz Cappello +2]]</span></span> and [[File:Dispersal Mantle icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Dispersal Mantle]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Dispersal Mantle description.png|link=Dispersal Mantle]]</span></span> ends up being a noticeable spike in WS damage, so much so that the Lv+1 loss from [[File:Visucius's Mantle  icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Visucius's Mantle ]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Visucius's Mantle  description.png|link=Visucius's Mantle ]]</span></span> can be ignored.
* [[File:Empath Necklace icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Empath Necklace]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Empath Necklace description.png|link=Empath Necklace]]</span></span> is a slight downgrade
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* Double Attack is incredibly good for Bone Crusher, as it transfers fTP across all hits. 
* [[File:Herculean Vest icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Herculean Vest]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Herculean Vest description.png|link=Herculean Vest]]</span></span> augmented with Pet: VIT & Acc/Atk & Double Attack is also viable.
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==={{color|style=normal|white|Pet: Tanking Sets}}===
[[File:PUPGuide Pettankingsets.png|link=]]<br />
<big>''Automaton Tanking Sets''</big>
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For one of PUP's most important roles, turning your puppet into an unkillable tank! <br />
The big advantage for PUP Tanks is that our pets are not limited by the typical 50% [[Damage Taken]] cap which other jobs and players have to deal with. Instead, our Automaton can reach a much higher cap of 87.5% due to the fact that we are tanking with a pet. This trait, combined with the regen capabilities of [[Auto-Repair Kit]] Attachments leads to quite a sturdy tank!<br />
There are other important pieces of information when it comes to tanking;<br />
* PUP gain access to the [[Stout Servant|Stout Servant III]] Job Trait at lv.98, giving our pets a baseline -DT of 9%
* [[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Valoredge Frame & [[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Sharpshot Frame also have a native -[[PDT]]/MDT/BDT of 12.5% 
* [[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Harlequin Frame has a native -[[PDT]]/MDT/BDT of 6.25%
* [[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Stormwaker Frame has a native -DT of 0%, but instead has -25% MDT & -25% BDT<br />

This means that through both gear and attachments, you will need '''66% Damage Taken to reach the cap''' (for [[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=|18px]]&[[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=|18px]]), or '''73%''' (for [[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=|18px]])... Keep this in mind!<br />
Currently, the maximum amount of -DT possible from gear alone on PUP is 53%, with the rest being covered by Armor Plates (-PDT) and Mana Jammers (-MDB) attachments. 

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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Pet Tanking (Introduction)
|CaptionBottom = Newbie-Friendly
|Main = Ohrmazd
|MainAug= Pet: +25 Magic Evasion, -4% Damage Taken, STR/VIT/DEX
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Anwig Salade
|HeadAug= Pet: Damage taken -10% & Regen 
|Neck = Shepherd's Chain
|Ear1 = Handler's Earring +1
|Ear2 = Rimeice Earring
|Body = Taeon Tabard
|BodyAug= Pet: +1~3 Regen/+Damage Taken -2~4%
|Hands = Taeon Gloves
|HandsAug = Pet: +1~3 Regen/+Damage Taken -2~4%
|Ring1 = Thurandaut Ring
|Ring2 = Tali'ah Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + Regen+10 and -10% MDT
|Waist= Isa Belt
|Legs = Tali'ah Sera. +1
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = Pet: +1~3 Regen/+Damage Taken -2~4%
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Pet Tanking (Bruiser)
|CaptionBottom = Offense oriented
|Main = Ohtas
|MainAug= 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Anwig Salade
|HeadAug= Pet: Damage taken -10% & Regen 
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|Ear1 = Enmerkar Earring
|Ear2 = Domes. Earring
|Body = Taeon Tabard
|BodyAug= Pet: Accuracy+25/Double Attack+5%/+Damage Taken -4%
|Hands = Taeon Gloves
|HandsAug = Pet: Accuracy+25/Double Attack+5%/+Damage Taken -4%
|Ring1 = Thur. Ring +1
|Ring2 = C. Palug Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + Regen+10 and -10% MDT
|Waist= Incarnation Sash
|Legs = Taeon Tights
|LegsAug = Pet: Accuracy+25/Double Attack+5%/+Damage Taken -4%
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = Pet: Accuracy+25/Double Attack+5%/+Damage Taken -4%
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Pet Tanking (Turtle)
|CaptionBottom = +HP Oriented
|Main = Gnafron's Adargas
|MainAug= 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Anwig Salade
|HeadAug= Pet: Damage taken -10% & Regen 
|Neck = Shepherd's Chain
|Ear1 = Enmerkar Earring
|Ear2 = Rimeice Earring
|Body = Rao Togi +1
|BodyAug= Path C
|Hands = Rao Kote +1
|HandsAug = Path C
|Ring1 = Thur. Ring +1
|Ring2 = Overbearing Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Acc/Atk & Pet: Acc/R.Acc/Atk/R.Atk + Regen+10 and -10% MDT
|Waist= Isa Belt
|Legs = Rao Haidate +1
|LegsAug = Path C
|Feet = Rao Sune-Ate +1
|FeetAug = Path C
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = +Enmity
|CaptionBottom = Strobe/Flashbulb
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = 
|Head = Heyoka Cap +1
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = 
|Ear1 = Domes. Earring
|Ear2 = Rimeice Earring
|Body = He. Harness +1
|BodyAug=
|Hands = He. Mittens +1
|HandsAug =
|Ring1 = 
|Ring2 = 
|Back = 
|BackAug=
|Waist= 
|Legs = Heyoka Subligar +1
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = He. Leggings +1
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* So you want to start tanking on PUP, but don't know where to start? This is a great introductory tanking set -- you can get your tanking feet wet with a decently augmented Taeon set and some quest rewards/ambuscade. 
* This set doesn't require any drops from [[Omen]], or Escha/Reisenjima NM's, and all pieces can be attained either through the auction house, or solo/low-man, low-stress content (Ambuscade, Delve, Alluvion Skirmish, High-Tier Battlefields).
* This beginner set also assumes you aren't made of millions of Gil to afford perfect Taeon augments either, and foregoes getting the Pet:+M.Eva [[Snoworb Stone +2]] augments, to save you even more cash. 
* [[File:Handler's Earring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Handler's Earring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Handler's Earring +1 description.png|link=Handler's Earring +1]]</span></span> will help you attain the PDT cap if you cannot afford to get perfect Pet:-DT on your Taeon pieces (or if you don't have an [[File:Anwig Salade icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Anwig Salade]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Anwig Salade description.png|link=Anwig Salade]]</span></span>, and are instead using a similarly augmented [[File:Taeon Chapeau icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Taeon Chapeau]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Taeon Chapeau description.png|link=Taeon Chapeau]]</span></span>). You can double-up Handler's Earrings (HQ and NQ) as well if you are very far from the PDT Cap. (view Automaton Attachment Tanking sets down below for an explanation on the caps)
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* These two armor sets are your main Tanking Sets. '''Taeon''' is ''Offense oriented'', while '''Rao+1''' is ''Bonus Max HP oriented'', and both are important sets.
* The Taeon set is the ultimate deploy-and-forget style set (for when you are busy with other things, ex: multibox, supporting, etc..) Gives your Automaton a good amount of power behind the set, while keeping it very sturdy. A all-arounded goal to work towards for your tanking set.
* Rao+1 has the advantage of more maximum HP for your Automaton. Additional bonus HP helps somewhat with enmity loss, improves the amount of Regen gained from Auto-Repair Kits, and also allows your Automaton to survive some more mechanics safely. But the Rao set has really low offensive capabilities (low haste and multi-hit) meaning it is ideal for super tanking many enemies (ex: super tanking the all the Fomor from fetters in Dynamis[D] wave 3)
* [[File:Foire Churidars +3 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Foire Churidars +3]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Foire Churidars +3 description.png|link=Foire Churidars +3]]</span></span> & [[File:Tali'ah Sera. +2 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Tali'ah Sera. +2]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Tali'ah Sera. +2 description.png|link=Tali'ah Sera. +2]]</span></span> are also a viable swap. Foire giving more -DT (which may not be necessary) and Tali'ah giving more +Accuracy (which also may not be necessary)
* NQ [[File:Thurandaut Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Thurandaut Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Thurandaut Ring description.png|link=Thurandaut Ring]]</span></span> is a suitable replacement, as is NQ [[Rao Armor Set]] (though you lose out on an additional +125 HP). 
* If you chose another Adoulin Ring, consider using a [[File:Varar Ring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Varar Ring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Varar Ring +1 description.png|link=Varar Ring +1]]</span></span> (or NQ) instead.
* [[File:Midnights icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Midnights]] (Path D)<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Midnights description.png|link=Midnights]]</span></span> or [[File:Ohrmazd icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Ohrmazd]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ohrmazd description.png|link=Ohrmazd]]</span></span> (with Pet: +25 Magic Evasion, -4% Damage Taken, STR/VIT/DEX) are a downgrade but viable weapon swap for either tanking set. 
* Use [[File:Rao Kabuto +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rao Kabuto +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rao Kabuto +1 description.png|link=Rao Kabuto +1]]</span></span> (Path C) or [[File:Taeon Chapeau icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Taeon Chapeau]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Taeon Chapeau description.png|link=Taeon Chapeau]]</span></span> if you do not have the Anwig Salade.
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* Swap pieces in during [[Flashbulb]] and [[Strobe]]. The Enmity set is a MASSIVE help when it comes to holding aggro.
* [[File:Durgai Leggings icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Durgai Leggings]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Durgai Leggings description.png|link=Durgai Leggings]]</span></span> & NQ [[Heyoka Armor Set]] is also viable swaps.
* Sometimes enmity gear is totally unnecessary to retain hate just fine (e.g., in a MB setup where hate is generally fine regardless), and sometimes if you're worried about getting rocked with a big TP move you'll want to stay turtled up in DT- set... but in general, once your DDs mix in some ranged damage, melee, or BST pets, pet enmity set becomes super helpful to get the most out of your automaton tank.
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==={{color|style=normal|white|Pet: Overdrive Sets}}===
[[File:PUPGuide Petoverdrivesets.png|link=]]<br />
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Typically you're running Overdrive as either Sharpshot or Valoredge frame, and both have different attributes they want to boost during your SP. Both these sets cap your Automatons equipment Haste, while also giving the appropriate modifiers that they most want (TP Bonus for Sharpshot, Double Attack for Valoredge.) The Valoredge set has the added benefit of being tankier due to the pet:-damage taken values on the Taeon, but typically during Overdrive your Automaton is fairly strong and you can often just tank through most fights without it. Fulltime these sets during Overdrive, don't waste time with manual swapping, it'll always mess you up due to the Automaton's AI
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Sharpshot Overdrive
|CaptionBottom = +TP Bonus and Haste
|Main = Xiucoatl
|MainAug = Path C
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Kara. Cappello +3
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|NeckAug = 
|Ear1 = Rimeice Earring
|Ear2 = Enmerkar Earring
|Body = Pitre Tobe +3
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Karagoz Guanti +3
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Thur. Ring +1
|Ring2 = C. Palug Ring
|Back = Dispersal Mantle
|BackAug= Pet: TP Bonus +500
|Waist= Klouskap Sash +1
|Legs = Heyoka Subligar +1
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Naga Kyahan
|FeetAug = Path D
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Valoredge Overdrive
|CaptionBottom = Pet: Haste and Double Attack
|Main = Xiucoatl
|MainAug = Path C
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Taeon Chapeau
|HeadAug= Pet: Acc/+Double Attack/-Damage Taken
|Neck = Shulmanu Collar
|NeckAug = 
|Ear1 = Rimeice Earring
|Ear2 = Enmerkar Earring
|Body = Taeon Tabard
|BodyAug= Pet: Acc/+Double Attack/-Damage Taken
|Hands = Taeon Gloves
|HandsAug = Pet: Acc/+Double Attack/-Damage Taken
|Ring1 = Thur. Ring +1
|Ring2 = C. Palug Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Pet: Acc/Atk & +10% Haste
|Waist= Klouskap Sash +1
|Legs = Taeon Tights
|LegsAug = Pet: Acc/+Double Attack/-Damage Taken
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = Pet: Acc/+Double Attack/-Damage Taken
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* Note: It's a Dispersal Mantle!! Because we are missing out on +10% Haste from Visucius Mantle, we are using Heyoka Subligar, Rimeice, Klouskap and Thurandaut Ring +1 to reach Haste cap during Overdrive.
* If you're missing [[File:Thur. Ring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Thur. Ring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Thur. Ring +1 description.png|link=Thur. Ring +1]]</span></span>, you'll need additional Automaton: Haste to cap so swap to [[File:Tali'ah Crackows +2 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Tali'ah Crackows +2]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Tali'ah Crackows +2 description.png|link=Tali'ah Crackows +2]]</span></span> & [[File:Domes. Earring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Domes. Earring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Domes. Earring description.png|link=Domes. Earring]]</span></span> instead of Rimeice Earring, with [[File:Varar Ring +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Varar Ring +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Varar Ring +1 description.png|link=Varar Ring +1]]</span></span> being the replacement for Thurandaut.
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* Extremely Sturdy due to all the Taeon -Damage Taken, while also dealing a ton of damage due to all the Double Attack giving great benefits to Bone Crusher. 
* Reaches Haste cap without Ohtas, allowing you to use the powerful Su5 weapon.
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==={{color|style=normal|white|Pet: Casting Sets}}===
[[File:PUPGuide Petcastingsets.png|link=]]<br />
<big>''Automaton Magic Damage Sets''</big>
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'''Disclaimer''': Not for the faint of heart! <br />
While it is possible for PUP's to deal Magic Damage, as mentioned earlier in this guide, it is very limited and finicky. The following set should be something you consider attaining ''after'' getting your other sets for your primary roles (tanking and physical damage dealer).
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Magic Damage
|CaptionBottom =
|Main = Xiucoatl
|MainAug = Path C
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P II +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug= Pet: INT, M.Acc, and M.Atk Bonus
|Neck = Pup. Collar +2
|NeckAug = Rank 25
|Ear1 = Burana Earring
|Ear2 = Enmerkar Earring
|Body = Udug Jacket
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = Pet: INT, M.Acc, and M.Atk Bonus
|Ring1 = Tali'ah Ring
|Ring2 = C. Palug Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Pet:Magic Accuracy/Damage(Thread),Magic Damage(Dye)
|Waist= Ukko Sash
|Legs = Pitre Churidars +3
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Pitre Babouches +3
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Pet:Precast/Idle
|CaptionBottom = Pet: Fast Cast, Refresh/Regen, and Cure Potency
|Main = Denouements
|MainAug = 
|Sub = 
|Range = Animator P II +1
|Ammo = Automat. Oil +3
|Head = Naga Somen
|HeadAug= Path C
|Neck = Empath Necklace
|NeckAug = 
|Ear1 = Burana Earring
|Ear2 = 
|Body = Naga Samue
|BodyAug= Path C
|Hands = Naga Tekko
|HandsAug = Path C
|Ring1 = 
|Ring2 = 
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Pet:Magic Accuracy/Damage(Thread), Magic Damage(Dye), Pet: Regen(Resin)
|Waist= Ukko Sash
|Legs = Pitre Churidars +3
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Naga Kyahan
|FeetAug = Path C
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* [[Tali'ah Armor Set]]+2 for +Magic Accuracy if you are getting partial resists.
* [[File:Rawhide Mask icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rawhide Mask]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rawhide Mask description.png|link=Rawhide Mask]]</span></span> (Path D) and [[File:Naga Tekko icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Naga Tekko]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Naga Tekko description.png|link=Naga Tekko]]</span></span> (Path D) are downgrades to well augmented Herculean.
* [[File:Tinhaspa icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Tinhaspa]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Tinhaspa description.png|link=Tinhaspa]]</span></span> is the next best thing outside of Su4/5 weapons for Pet: Magic/Accuracy Magic Attack Bonus.
* [[File:Midnights icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Midnights]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Midnights description.png|link=Midnights]]</span></span> and [[File:Kenkonken icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Kenkonken]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Kenkonken description.png|link=Kenkonken]]</span></span> are also good weapons for [[Overload]] suppression while spamming [[Ice Maneuver]]
* [[File:Pitre Babouches +3 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pitre Babouches +3]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pitre Babouches +3 description.png|link=Pitre Babouches +3]]</span></span> are better than [[File:Foire Babouches +3 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Foire Babouches +3]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Foire Babouches +3 description.png|link=Foire Babouches +3]]</span></span>, annoying that our Artifact and Relic have MAB-style stats on the exact same slot.
* If you do not want to invest in [[JSE Necks]], [[File:Adad Amulet icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Adad Amulet]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Adad Amulet description.png|link=Adad Amulet]]</span></span> and [[File:Deino Collar icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Deino Collar]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Deino Collar description.png|link=Deino Collar]]</span></span> are the next best thing (though they is slightly worse than even the R15 NQ [[File:Pup. Collar icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pup. Collar]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pup. Collar description.png|link=Pup. Collar]]</span></span>)
* [[File:Kyrene's Earring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Kyrene's Earring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Kyrene's Earring description.png|link=Kyrene's Earring]]</span></span> is an alternative earring for additional magic accuracy, or if you've already chosen a different earring from the [[A Barrel of Laughs]] quest.
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* Also doubles as a Pet: Cure-Potency set
* Possible swaps: [[File:Naga Hakama icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Naga Hakama]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Naga Hakama description.png|link=Naga Hakama]]</span></span> (Path C), [[File:Foire Churidars +3 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Foire Churidars +3]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Foire Churidars +3 description.png|link=Foire Churidars +3]]</span></span> (for Cure Potency) and [[File:Pitre Taj +3 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pitre Taj +3]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pitre Taj +3 description.png|link=Pitre Taj +3]]</span></span> for Automaton Regen/Refresh.
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==={{color|style=normal|white|Utility Sets}}===
[[File:PUPGuide Utilitysets.png|link=]]<br />
Backline with Style
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Fast Cast
|CaptionBottom = 55% FC
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = 
|Head = Herculean Helm
|HeadAug= Fast Cast
|Neck = Orunmila's Torque
|Ear1 = Enchntr. Earring +1
|Ear2 = Loquac. Earring
|Body = Zendik Robe
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Herculean Gloves
|HandsAug = Fast Cast
|Ring1 = Prolix Ring
|Ring2 = Rahab Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Fast Cast 10% (Sap)
|Waist= 
|Legs = Herculean Trousers
|LegsAug = Fast Cast
|Feet = Regal Pumps +1
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Cure Potency
|CaptionBottom = +50% Cure Potency (Cap)
|Main = 
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = 
|Head = Ipoca Beret
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Incanter's Torque
|Ear1 = Mendi. Earring 
|Ear2 = Meili Earring
|Body = Vrikodara Jupon
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Weath. Cuffs +1
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Sirona's Ring
|Ring2 = Lebeche Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Cure Potency +10% (Sap)
|Waist= Bishop's Sash 
|Legs = Gyve Trousers
|LegsAug =
|Feet = Regal Pumps +1
|FeetAug = Rank 15
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Cure Potency Received
|CaptionBottom = +30% Potency Received (Cap)
|Main = Eshus
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = 
|Head = Taeon Chapeau
|HeadAug= 7% Cure Potency Received
|Neck = Phalaina Locket
|Ear1 = Oneiros Earring
|Ear2 =
|Body = Taeon Tabard
|BodyAug= 7% Cure Potency Received
|Hands = Taeon Gloves
|HandsAug = 7% Cure Potency Received
|Ring1 = Kunaji Ring
|Ring2 = Asklepian Ring
|Back = 
|BackAug=
|Waist= Gishdubar Sash
|Legs = Taeon Tights
|LegsAug = 7% Cure Potency Received
|Feet = Taeon Boots
|FeetAug = 7% Cure Potency Received
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Equipment Set
|CaptionTop = Master Enmity
|CaptionBottom = For Ventriloquy
|Main = Mafic Cudgel
|Sub = 
|Range = 
|Ammo = 
|Head = 
|HeadAug= 
|Neck = Unmoving Collar +1
|NeckAug = Does not need Max Rank
|Ear1 = Cryptic Earring
|Ear2 = Trux Earring
|Body = Passion Jacket
|BodyAug= 
|Hands = Kurys Gloves
|HandsAug = 
|Ring1 = Supershear Ring
|Ring2 = Eihwaz Ring
|Back = Visucius's Mantle
|BackAug= Enmity+10 (Sap)
|Waist= Goading Belt
|Legs = Obatala Subligar
|LegsAug = 
|Feet = Ahosi Leggings
|FeetAug = 
|List = Y
|Background = 
}}
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* Possible Swaps: [[File:Lebeche Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Lebeche Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Lebeche Ring description.png|link=Lebeche Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Orvail Pants +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Orvail Pants +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Orvail Pants +1 description.png|link=Orvail Pants +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Anhur Robe icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Anhur Robe]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Anhur Robe description.png|link=Anhur Robe]]</span></span>, [[File:Gyve Trousers icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Gyve Trousers]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Gyve Trousers description.png|link=Gyve Trousers]]</span></span>, [[File:Baetyl Pendant icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Baetyl Pendant]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Baetyl Pendant description.png|link=Baetyl Pendant]]</span></span>, [[File:Etiolation Earring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Etiolation Earring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Etiolation Earring description.png|link=Etiolation Earring]]</span></span>, [[File:Rahab Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Rahab Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Rahab Ring description.png|link=Rahab Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Veela Cape icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Veela Cape]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Veela Cape description.png|link=Veela Cape]]</span></span>, [[File:Swith Cape +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Swith Cape +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Swith Cape +1 description.png|link=Swith Cape +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Voltsurge Torque icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Voltsurge Torque]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Voltsurge Torque description.png|link=Voltsurge Torque]]</span></span>, [[File:Taeon Tabard icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Taeon Tabard]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Taeon Tabard description.png|link=Taeon Tabard]]</span></span> along with the rest of the Taeon attire set augmented with +1~5 Fast Cast (Leafdim Stones).
* Swaps of [[File:Heka's Kalasiris icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Heka's Kalasiris]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Heka's Kalasiris description.png|link=Heka's Kalasiris]]</span></span>, [[File:Mendi. Earring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Mendi. Earring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Mendi. Earring description.png|link=Mendi. Earring]]</span></span>, [[File:Doyen Pants icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Doyen Pants]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Doyen Pants description.png|link=Doyen Pants]]</span></span>, [[File:Acerbic Sash +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Acerbic Sash +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Acerbic Sash +1 description.png|link=Acerbic Sash +1]]</span></span>, [[File:Pahtli Cape icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Pahtli Cape]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Pahtli Cape description.png|link=Pahtli Cape]]</span></span> for "Cure" Spellcasting time down.
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* Possible Swaps: [[File:Annoint. Kalasiris icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Annoint. Kalasiris]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Annoint. Kalasiris description.png|link=Annoint. Kalasiris]]</span></span>, [[File:Beatific Earring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Beatific Earring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Beatific Earring description.png|link=Beatific Earring]]</span></span>, [[File:Skaoi Boots icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Skaoi Boots]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Skaoi Boots description.png|link=Skaoi Boots]]</span></span>, [[File:Haoma's Ring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Haoma's Ring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Haoma's Ring description.png|link=Haoma's Ring]]</span></span>, [[File:Henic Torque icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Henic Torque]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Henic Torque description.png|link=Henic Torque]]</span></span>, [[File:Phalaina Locket icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Phalaina Locket]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Phalaina Locket description.png|link=Phalaina Locket]]</span></span>, [[File:Roundel Earring icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Roundel Earring]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Roundel Earring description.png|link=Roundel Earring]]</span></span>, [[File:Regal Pumps icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Regal Pumps]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Regal Pumps description.png|link=Regal Pumps]]</span></span>, [[File:Solemnity Cape icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Solemnity Cape]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Solemnity Cape description.png|link=Solemnity Cape]]</span></span>
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* PUP tends to end up curing themselves more often than others when on the backline, so a Cure Potency Received set used in conjunction with a Cure Potency set is often ideal.
* There is a Cure Potency Received cap of 30%, so obviously don't use all these items listed. But this is just a list of viable items to use when Curing yourself. Combine these items with your capped Cure Potency set for maximum results when curing yourself, and when curing others replace the slots with +Healing Skill.
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* For use with [[Ventriloquy]]. Gain a huge spike in Enmity from the master using this set, then transfer it all (and more) to your Automaton to get them ahead at the start of a fight.
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===Automaton Attachment Sets===
I've tiered the following sets into 0 JP, 100 JP, and 1200+ JP categories. As mentioned previously, the Job Gifts awarded to PUP at 100 JP and 1200 JP are monumental, so obviously if you are missing those job gifts, your sets will be markedly weaker. <br />

<big>''Tanking''</big>
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When it comes to Tanking, there are multiple ways to approach your attachment setups, which is mainly driven by your Pet Tanking gearsets. The better your Pet: Damage Taken is, the less you need to rely on attachments to reach the cap (Reminder: 66% for Valoredge frame, 78.5% for other frames)<br />
This is typically achieved in three methods:<br />
* '''Method 1''': [[File:Armor Plate IV icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Armor Plate IV]] + [[File:Optic Fiber icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Optic Fiber]] + [[File:Optic Fiber II icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Optic Fiber II]] & 1 [[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[Light Maneuver]] = ''-30% Physical Damage Taken''
:* This means you need only '''36% Pet: Damage Taken''' in your equipset to attain the cap for [[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] & [[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frames, '''42.25%''' for [[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frame, and '''48.5%''' for [[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frame.<br /><br />

* '''Method 2''': [[File:Armor Plate IV icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Armor Plate IV]] + [[File:Optic Fiber icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Optic Fiber]] + [[File:Optic Fiber II icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Optic Fiber II]] & 1 [[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[Light Maneuver]] and 1 [[File:Earth Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[Earth Maneuver]] = ''-37.5% Physical Damage Taken''
:* This means you need only '''28.5% Pet: Damage Taken''' in your equipset to attain the cap for [[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] & [[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frames, '''34.75%''' for [[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frame, and '''41%''' for [[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frame.<br /><br />

* '''Method 3''': [[File:Armor Plate IV icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Armor Plate IV]] + [[File:Armor Plate III icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Armor Plate III]] + [[File:Optic Fiber icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Optic Fiber]] + [[File:Optic Fiber II icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Optic Fiber II]] & 1 [[File:Light Maneuver v2.png|link=|18px]] [[Light Maneuver]] = ''-52.5% Physical Damage Taken''
:* This means you need only '''13.5% Pet: Damage Taken''' in your equipset to attain the cap for [[File:Valoredge Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] & [[File:Sharpshot Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frames, '''19.75%''' for [[File:Harlequin Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frame, and '''26%''' for [[File:Stormwaker Frame icon.png|link=|18px]] Frame.<br /><br />

When you first begin tanking, you can start using Method 3 or 2. Then as your Pet Tanking set gets fleshed out, slowly begin molding into Method 2, and then ultimately end with Method 1. Method 1 takes up the least amount of attachment slots, while also freeing up 2 maneuver slots for you to use, but requires the best tanking sets to achieve, so it's an ideal end-goal.
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|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' Your typical, indestructible turtle tank. Has a very, very low offensive output, in exchange is nearly unkillable while also being self-sustaining. Soulsoother head allows for more Light capacity over Valoredge head. If you are tanking an encounter for the first time, and you are unsure what you will be facing, this setup should be your immediate go-to before transitioning into Bruiser tank once you are more comfortable. Can easily tank huge amounts of monsters in Dynamis - Divergence using this setup, as it's sturdy towards both physical and magical damage.
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]] or [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Water-Icon.png|link=|18px]] (vs. Magic) or [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Dark-Icon.png|link=|18px]](For Dispel)
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Galvanizer
|Attach4=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach5=Steam Jacket
|Attach6=Disruptor
|Attach7=Armor Plate IV
|Attach8=Barrier Module
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit II
|Attach10=Optic Fiber
|Attach11=Heat Capacitor
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Turtle Tank
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Heat Capacitor II
|Attach4=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach5=Mana Jammer II
|Attach6=Regulator
|Attach7=Armor Plate IV
|Attach8=Barrier Module II
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit IV
|Attach10=Optic Fiber
|Attach11=Heat Capacitor
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Turtle Tank
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Heat Capacitor II
|Attach4=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach5=Mana Jammer III
|Attach6=Regulator
|Attach7=Armor Plate IV
|Attach8=Barrier Module II
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit IV
|Attach10=Optic Fiber
|Attach11=Optic Fiber II
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Turtle Tank
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|

|width=33% valign="top"|

|width=33% valign="top"|
* Consider swapping out Regulator for situational attachment swaps such as: [[File:Analyzer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Analyzer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Analyzer description.png|link=Analyzer]]</span></span>, [[File:Steam Jacket icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Steam Jacket]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Steam Jacket description.png|link=Steam Jacket]]</span></span>, [[File:Galvanizer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Galvanizer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Galvanizer description.png|link=Galvanizer]]</span></span>
|}<br />

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|-
|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' A more offensively oriented tank in comparison to the Turtle setup. More suited for everyday use, when you are out and about doing things. I use this against NM's, or during events, which don't pose a particularly high threat.
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]] or [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]]
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Barrier Module
|Attach5=Coiler II
|Attach6=Armor Plate IV
|Attach7=Turbo Charger
|Attach8=Turbo Charger II
|Attach9=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach10=Resister
|Attach11=Auto-Rep. Kit III
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Bruiser Tank
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Magniplug II
|Attach5=Coiler II
|Attach6=Armor Plate IV
|Attach7=Turbo Charger
|Attach8=Turbo Charger II
|Attach9=Coiler
|Attach10=Auto-Rep. Kit III
|Attach11=Optic Fiber II
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Bruiser Tank
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Magniplug II
|Attach5=Coiler II
|Attach6=Armor Plate IV
|Attach7=Turbo Charger
|Attach8=Turbo Charger II
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit IV
|Attach10=Optic Fiber
|Attach11=Optic Fiber II
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Bruiser Tank
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|

|width=33% valign="top"|

|width=33% valign="top"|
* Consider swapping out Magniplug for situational attachment swaps such as: [[File:Analyzer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Analyzer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Analyzer description.png|link=Analyzer]]</span></span>, [[File:Steam Jacket icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Steam Jacket]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Steam Jacket description.png|link=Steam Jacket]]</span></span>, [[File:Regulator icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Regulator]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Regulator description.png|link=Regulator]]</span></span>, [[File:Galvanizer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Galvanizer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Galvanizer description.png|link=Galvanizer]]</span></span>
|}<br />

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|-
|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' A purely magic defense oriented tank. Requires better gear to reach the -PDT cap due to Harlequin frame. Loses access to Shield bash/Blocking and generally the lowest damage output of the tanks. Is able to cast Protect V & Shell V on itself, so try to buff it beforehand on trash monsters since it can take a while. Ideal also if you don't want your automaton to interrupt skillchains, as its melee accuracy is lower than usual with this setup.
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Water-Icon.png|link=|18px]] (vs. Magic)
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Harlequin Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Heat Seeker
|Attach4=Steam Jacket
|Attach5=Armor Plate IV
|Attach6=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach7=Turbo Charger
|Attach8=Turbo Charger II
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit III
|Attach10=Flashbulb
|Attach11=Galvanizer
|Attach12=Regulator
|CaptionTop = Harle Tank
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Harlequin Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Magniplug II
|Attach4=Steam Jacket
|Attach5=Armor Plate IV
|Attach6=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach7=Turbo Charger
|Attach8=Turbo Charger II
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit IV
|Attach10=Flashbulb
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Regulator
|CaptionTop = Harle Tank
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Harlequin Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Magniplug II
|Attach5=Armor Plate IV
|Attach6=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach7=Turbo Charger
|Attach8=Turbo Charger II
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit IV
|Attach10=Flashbulb
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Optic Fiber II
|CaptionTop = Harle Tank
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|
* Not really recommended until you have atleast 100 JP. Better off using Valoredge Frame to tank.
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* This setup requires 34% Pet:-DT gear to cap PDT on Harlequin Frame.
* Consider swapping out Magniplug for situational attachment swaps such as: [[File:Analyzer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Analyzer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Analyzer description.png|link=Analyzer]]</span></span>, [[File:Steam Jacket icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Steam Jacket]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Steam Jacket description.png|link=Steam Jacket]]</span></span>, [[File:Regulator icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Regulator]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Regulator description.png|link=Regulator]]</span></span>, [[File:Galvanizer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Galvanizer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Galvanizer description.png|link=Galvanizer]]</span></span>
|}<br />

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|-
|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' The highest damage outputting tank. With 1200+ JP and the right gear, this setup can be quite durable and tank most things with surprising efficiency. In exchange for doing much more damage, it has less health than its Valoredge tanking counterparts. Also highly useful when fighting flying enemies (ex: VD Ouryu high-tier battlefield).
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]] or [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]]
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Magniplug II
|Attach5=Turbo Charger
|Attach6=Turbo Charger II
|Attach7=Truesights
|Attach8=Armor Plate IV
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit II
|Attach10=Galvanizer
|Attach11=Mana Jammer II
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Sharpshot Tank
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Magniplug II
|Attach5=Turbo Charger
|Attach6=Turbo Charger II
|Attach7=Truesights
|Attach8=Armor Plate IV
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit III
|Attach10=Optic Fiber
|Attach11=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Sharpshot Tank
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Strobe
|Attach2=Strobe II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Magniplug II
|Attach5=Turbo Charger
|Attach6=Turbo Charger II
|Attach7=Truesights
|Attach8=Armor Plate IV
|Attach9=Auto-Rep. Kit III
|Attach10=Optic Fiber
|Attach11=Optic Fiber II
|Attach12=Flashbulb
|CaptionTop = Sharpshot Tank
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|
* Not really recommended until you have atleast 100 JP. Better off using Valoredge Frame to tank.
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* Replace Magniplug with [[File:Mana Jammer IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Mana Jammer IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Mana Jammer IV description.png|link=Mana Jammer IV]]</span></span> if fighting heavy magic users.
* Consider swapping out Magniplug for situational attachment swaps such as: [[File:Analyzer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Analyzer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Analyzer description.png|link=Analyzer]]</span></span>, [[File:Steam Jacket icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Steam Jacket]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Steam Jacket description.png|link=Steam Jacket]]</span></span>, [[File:Regulator icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Regulator]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Regulator description.png|link=Regulator]]</span></span>, [[File:Galvanizer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Galvanizer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Galvanizer description.png|link=Galvanizer]]</span></span>
|}<br />


<big>''Physical Damage Dealer''</big>
----
These Physical DD attachment setups forego most defensive attachments and instead focus on pure raw attack power.<br />
It goes without saying, that if necessary you can swap out some attachments for more defensive ones, to give your Automaton a little bit more staying power.<br />

{|width=95%; style="border:2px dashed red; line-height:20px; padding:5px" 
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' Your standard physical damage dealing setup, for everyday use. Valoredge head will guarantee your Automaton will remain in melee range for additional DPS, and additional TP generation. Comes equipped with Inhibitor and Speedloaders for maximum self-skillchaining. (ideal in CP parties, when solo'ing Apex, and when doing Pet only DD while wearing Store TP gear). Don't use Inhibitor's in Zerg fests since your Automaton will often hold back TP. <br />
 
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]] or [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]]<br />
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Inhibitor
|Attach2=Inhibitor II
|Attach3=Attuner
|Attach4=Magniplug
|Attach5=Armor Plate IV
|Attach6=Coiler
|Attach7=Coiler II
|Attach8=Truesights
|Attach9=Turbo Charger
|Attach10=Turbo Charger II
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Optic Fiber II
|CaptionTop = Standard DD
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Inhibitor
|Attach2=Inhibitor II
|Attach3=Attuner
|Attach4=Magniplug
|Attach5=Magniplug II
|Attach6=Barrage Turbine
|Attach7=Truesights
|Attach8=Turbo Charger
|Attach9=Turbo Charger II
|Attach10=Optic Fiber
|Attach11=Optic Fiber II
|Attach12=Coiler II
|CaptionTop = Standard DD
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Inhibitor
|Attach2=Inhibitor II
|Attach3=Attuner
|Attach4=Magniplug
|Attach5=Magniplug II
|Attach6=Speedloader II
|Attach7=Truesights
|Attach8=Turbo Charger
|Attach9=Turbo Charger II
|Attach10=Optic Fiber
|Attach11=Optic Fiber II
|Attach12=Coiler II
|CaptionTop = Standard DD
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|

|width=33% valign="top"|

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* Replace either [[File:Coiler II icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Coiler II]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Coiler II description.png|link=Coiler II]]</span></span> or [[File:Magniplug icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Magniplug]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Magniplug description.png|link=Magniplug]]</span></span> with [[File:Auto-Rep. Kit IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Auto-Rep. Kit IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Auto-Rep. Kit IV description.png|link=Auto-Rep. Kit IV]]</span></span> and/or [[File:Armor Plate IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Armor Plate IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Armor Plate IV description.png|link=Armor Plate IV]]</span></span> if your Automaton is in any danger of taking damage.
* If you are going for continuous long multi-step skillchains between you and your automaton, [[File:Speedloader icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Speedloader]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Speedloader description.png|link=Speedloader]]</span></span> will bring more damage than Magniplug.
* '''Note:''' If you are in any alliance, or heavy weaponskill spam situation with other players, remove all Inhibitors and Speedloaders from your Automaton since your Automaton will hold back on using TP. Instead equip [[File:Barrage Turbine icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Barrage Turbine]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Barrage Turbine description.png|link=Barrage Turbine]]</span></span>, [[File:Heat Capacitor icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Heat Capacitor]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Heat Capacitor description.png|link=Heat Capacitor]]</span></span>, & [[File:Heat Capacitor II icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Heat Capacitor II]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Heat Capacitor II description.png|link=Heat Capacitor II]]</span></span>
|}<br />

{|width=95%; style="border:2px dashed brown; line-height:20px; padding:5px" 
|-
|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' Turns out that doing a full blown, triple wind-maneuver, range style automaton is now possible. The recent buffs ([[Barrage Turbine]] no longer consumes wind maneuvers) and additions to attachments have spurned this new play style, and it's actually quite effective. With three wind maneuvers and these attachments, your Automaton will fire off ranged attacks/barrage/double shots constantly and top it off with very strong weapon skills, particularly thanks to Truesights. When deployed, due to the Sharpshot Head, your Automaton will remain stationary and fire his crossbow -- this is fine, since ranged attacks will be so frequent with triple wind maneuver. You could even consider using [[File:Animator P II +1 icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Animator P II +1]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Animator P II +1 description.png|link=Animator P II +1]]</span></span> to ensure your Automaton stays at range. The reason for double fire maneuvers for Overdrive is to force out [[Arcuballista]] which hits incredibly hard under Overdrive. ''Note'': This involves frequent use of Wind maneuvers, so Overload is a real risk. Liberal use of [[Cooldown]], and have a solid Overload reduction armor set will help.
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]] <br />'''Overdrive Maneuvers:''' [[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]] 
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Sharpshot Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Inhibitor
|Attach2=Inhibitor II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Dynamo
|Attach5=Attuner
|Attach6=Truesights
|Attach7=Barrage Turbine
|Attach8=Repeater
|Attach9=Drum Magazine
|Attach10=Dynamo III
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Optic Fiber II
|CaptionTop = Ranger
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Sharpshot Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Inhibitor
|Attach2=Inhibitor II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Magniplug II
|Attach5=Attuner
|Attach6=Truesights
|Attach7=Barrage Turbine
|Attach8=Repeater
|Attach9=Drum Magazine
|Attach10=Scope II
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Optic Fiber II
|CaptionTop = Ranger
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|width=33% valign="top"|
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Sharpshot Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Inhibitor
|Attach2=Inhibitor II
|Attach3=Magniplug
|Attach4=Magniplug II
|Attach5=Attuner
|Attach6=Truesights
|Attach7=Barrage Turbine
|Attach8=Repeater
|Attach9=Drum Magazine
|Attach10=Scope IV
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Optic Fiber II
|CaptionTop = Ranger
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
|-
|width=33% valign="top"|

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* [[File:Speedloader II icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Speedloader II]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Speedloader II description.png|link=Speedloader II]]</span></span> or [[File:Heat Capacitor II icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Heat Capacitor II]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Heat Capacitor II description.png|link=Heat Capacitor II]]</span></span> instead of [[File:Scope IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Scope IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Scope IV description.png|link=Scope IV]]</span></span> if you are using this set for Overdrive, or provided Ranged Accuracy is not an issue outside of Overdrive.
* Replace [[File:Magniplug icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Magniplug]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Magniplug description.png|link=Magniplug]]</span></span> with [[File:Auto-Rep. Kit IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Auto-Rep. Kit IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Auto-Rep. Kit IV description.png|link=Auto-Rep. Kit IV]]</span></span> if your Automaton is in any danger of taking damage.
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|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' The Undead slayer. This setup is all about abusing the undead destroying properties of Bone Crusher. Don't use Thunder maneuvers as this will cause your Automaton to prioritize String Shredder instead. Shijin Spiral > Bone Crusher > Victory Smite is your Double Light undead crusher.
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Wind-Icon.png|link=|18px]]
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Turbo Charger
|Attach2=Turbo Charger II
|Attach3=Coiler
|Attach4=Coiler II
|Attach5=Hammermill
|Attach6=Magniplug II
|Attach7=Inhibitor
|Attach8=Inhibitor II
|Attach9=Attuner
|Attach10=Optic Fiber II
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Auto-Repair Kit
|CaptionTop = Bone Slayer
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Turbo Charger
|Attach2=Turbo Charger II
|Attach3=Speedloader
|Attach4=Coiler II
|Attach5=Magniplug II
|Attach6=Magniplug
|Attach7=Inhibitor
|Attach8=Inhibitor II
|Attach9=Attuner
|Attach10=Optic Fiber II
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Coiler
|CaptionTop = Bone Slayer
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Valoredge Frame
|Attach1=Turbo Charger
|Attach2=Turbo Charger II
|Attach3=Speedloader
|Attach4=Coiler II
|Attach5=Magniplug II
|Attach6=Magniplug
|Attach7=Inhibitor
|Attach8=Inhibitor II
|Attach9=Attuner
|Attach10=Optic Fiber II
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Speedloader II
|CaptionTop = Bone Slayer
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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* This is one of the few attachment setups which doesn't really need 1200+ JP to perform.
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* Replace either [[File:Coiler icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Coiler]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Coiler description.png|link=Coiler]]</span></span> or [[File:Magniplug icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Magniplug]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Magniplug description.png|link=Magniplug]]</span></span> with [[File:Auto-Rep. Kit IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Auto-Rep. Kit IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Auto-Rep. Kit IV description.png|link=Auto-Rep. Kit IV]]</span></span> and/or [[File:Armor Plate IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Armor Plate IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Armor Plate IV description.png|link=Armor Plate IV]]</span></span> if your Automaton is in any danger of taking damage.
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<big>''Casters''</big>
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Though much less used than their tanking and damage dealing counterparts, these setups may find uses in some niche setups. Try to not forget about them!<br />
Also remember, for Casting frames, MP is almost never an issue -- Use the D.A.D. Technique and restore them back to full MP whenever they dip low!
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|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' Your very own pocket healer. Can heal Apex Parties reliably with steady incoming single-target damage, but when it comes to anything serious with heavy area of effect damage, it can fall short. Used to be commonly used by most PUP's until the introduction of Trust Magic, so your mileage may vary. With both Damage Gauge attachments, your automaton's Cure spellcast timers are significantly reduced, so remember that whenever you need healing a.s.a.p.
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' <br />
[[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Dark-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Ice-Icon.png|link=|18px]]<br />
[[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Dark-Icon.png|link=|18px]] (for intense healing spots)<br />
[[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Dark-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Water-Icon.png|link=|18px]] (to coax out -na spells on party members)
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Mana Booster
|Attach2=Tact. Processor
|Attach3=Mana Tank III
|Attach4=Power Cooler
|Attach5=Vivi-valve II
|Attach6=Damage Gauge
|Attach7=Damage Gauge II
|Attach8=Optic Fiber
|Attach9=Heatsink
|Attach10=Resister II
|Attach11=Resister
|Attach12=Scanner
|CaptionTop = White Mage
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Mana Booster
|Attach2=Tact. Processor
|Attach3=Mana Conserver
|Attach4=Mana Tank IV
|Attach5=Vivi-Valve
|Attach6=Damage Gauge
|Attach7=Damage Gauge II
|Attach8=Optic Fiber
|Attach9=Optic Fiber II
|Attach10=Resister II
|Attach11=Resister
|Attach12=Scanner
|CaptionTop = White Mage
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Soulsoother Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Mana Booster
|Attach2=Tact. Processor
|Attach3=Mana Tank II
|Attach4=Mana Tank IV
|Attach5=Vivi-valve II
|Attach6=Damage Gauge
|Attach7=Damage Gauge II
|Attach8=Optic Fiber
|Attach9=Optic Fiber II
|Attach10=Resister II
|Attach11=Resister
|Attach12=Scanner
|CaptionTop = White Mage
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' The beauty of this setup is when you can use it in an area where Trust Magic is not permitted (Salvage/Nyzul/Assaults). Does a little bit of everything, (Nuke/Enfeeble/Cure) as every red mage should. Notably, gives you a much welcomed [[Haste II]]!
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Dark-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Ice-Icon.png|link=|18px]]
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Stormwaker Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Mana Booster
|Attach2=Tact. Processor
|Attach3=Tranquilizer IV
|Attach4=Resister
|Attach5=Stealth Screen II
|Attach6=Mana Jammer II
|Attach7=Optic Fiber
|Attach8=Optic Fiber II
|Attach9=Mana Conserver
|Attach10=Economizer
|Attach11=Mana Tank
|Attach12=Disruptor
|CaptionTop = Red Mage
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Stormwaker Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Mana Booster
|Attach2=Tact. Processor
|Attach3=Tranquilizer IV
|Attach4=Loudspeaker II
|Attach5=Mana Jammer IV
|Attach6=Damage Gauge II
|Attach7=Optic Fiber
|Attach8=Optic Fiber II
|Attach9=Mana Conserver
|Attach10=Economizer
|Attach11=Mana Tank III
|Attach12=Disruptor
|CaptionTop = Red Mage
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Stormwaker Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Mana Booster
|Attach2=Tact. Processor
|Attach3=Tranquilizer IV
|Attach4=Loudspeaker IV
|Attach5=Vivi-valve II
|Attach6=Damage Gauge
|Attach7=Optic Fiber
|Attach8=Optic Fiber II
|Attach9=Mana Conserver
|Attach10=Economizer
|Attach11=Mana Tank IV
|Attach12=Regulator
|CaptionTop = Red Mage
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' Magic Bursting setup, with a high chance for Overloading due to all the Ice Maneuvers required. When the stars align, can deal some respectable burst damage, but generally is more a "for fun" thing for you to tinker with. On anything really serious, the Automaton has serious M.Acc issues making this build dead in the water. You need to perform the D.A.D. technique whenever it dips even a little low on its MP pool, otherwise it will use up one of its casts trying to use Aspir.
|'''Common Maneuvers:''' [[File:Ice-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Ice-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Ice-Icon.png|link=|18px]] or [[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Dark-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Ice-Icon.png|link=|18px]]
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Spiritreaver Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Arcanoclutch
|Attach2=Ice Maker
|Attach3=Amplifier
|Attach4=Amplifier II
|Attach5=Mana Channeler
|Attach6=Mana Channeler II
|Attach7=Heatsink
|Attach8=Mana Tank III
|Attach9=Mana Tank
|Attach10=Mana Conserver
|Attach11=Optic Fiber
|Attach12=Optic Fiber II
|CaptionTop = Black Mage
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Spiritreaver Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Loudspeaker II
|Attach2=Ice Maker
|Attach3=Amplifier
|Attach4=Amplifier II
|Attach5=Arcanoclutch
|Attach6=Optic Fiber
|Attach7=Optic Fiber II
|Attach8=Arcanic Cell II
|Attach9=Heatsink
|Attach10=Mana Tank II
|Attach11=Mana Tank IV
|Attach12=Mana Conserver
|CaptionTop = Black Mage
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Spiritreaver Head
|Body=Stormwaker Frame
|Attach1=Loudspeaker IV
|Attach2=Ice Maker
|Attach3=Amplifier
|Attach4=Amplifier II
|Attach5=Arcanoclutch
|Attach6=Optic Fiber
|Attach7=Optic Fiber II
|Attach8=Arcanic Cell
|Attach9=Arcanic Cell II
|Attach10=Mana Tank III
|Attach11=Mana Tank IV
|Attach12=Mana Conserver
|CaptionTop = Black Mage
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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* Not recommended until you have 1200+ JP
* View Attachment suggestions to the right for alternate setups.
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* Not recommended until you have 1200+ JP
* View Attachment suggestions to the right for alternate setups.
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* Take off both [[File:Amplifier icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Amplifier]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Amplifier description.png|link=Amplifier]]</span></span> if you are not Magic Bursting, and instead put on [[File:Arcanoclutch II icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Arcanoclutch II]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Arcanoclutch II description.png|link=Arcanoclutch II]]</span></span> & [[File:Loudspeaker III icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Loudspeaker III]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Loudspeaker III description.png|link=Loudspeaker III]]</span></span> for maximum freecast damage. 
**'''Note''': Amplifiers provide a large amount of [[Fast Cast]] for the Automaton regardless of whether it is trying to Magic Burst or not, so removing them will have a noticeable impact on your Automaton's cast speed.
* [[File:Ice Maker icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Ice Maker]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Ice Maker description.png|link=Ice Maker]]</span></span> makes up a significant portion of your damage, even with just 1 Ice Maneuver consumed. While it's annoying to maintain, it's unfortunately necessary.
* If you are getting partial resists, definitely switch Loudspeaker to Tranquilizers.
* Could also consider using Auto-repair kits attachments if you don't want to babysit your Automaton's HP.
* [[File:Heatsink icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Heatsink]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Heatsink description.png|link=Heatsink]]</span></span> and [[File:Condenser icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Condenser]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Condenser description.png|link=Condenser]]</span></span> if you want to avoid Overloading.
* [[File:Economizer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Economizer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Economizer description.png|link=Economizer]]</span></span> if you want to rely less on [[Deactivate]] to refill your automaton's MP
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===Overdrive Attachment Sets===
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|colspan="2"|'''Attachment Setup Description:''' This is the attachment set that allows PUP to get away with soloing monsters they have no business soloing. There are quite a large number of NM's that PUP can kill by simply spawning the NM, deploying their automaton with Overdrive, and standing far away while watching their puppet kill it. While Overdrive is activated with these attachment sets, your Automaton becomes a highly durable self-skill-chaining fiend. With Fire/Thunder/Light maneuvers, your Automaton will perform a 4-step self-skillchain over and over -- starting with [[Daze]] into [[Arcuballista]] (Liquefaction), followed by [[Armor Shatterer]] (Fusion) and ending with [[Armor Piercer]] (Gravitation) before it starts the chain over. Auto-Repair Kit IV with a Light Maneuver under Overdrive gives so much regen that it's hard for anything to really kill your Automaton.
|'''Overdrive Maneuvers:''' [[File:Fire-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Thunder-Icon.png|link=|18px]][[File:Light-Icon.png|link=|18px]] 
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Auto-Rep. Kit III
|Attach2=Optic Fiber
|Attach3=Coiler II
|Attach4=Coiler
|Attach5=Turbo Charger II
|Attach6=Truesights
|Attach7=Attuner
|Attach8=Inhibitor
|Attach9=Inhibitor II
|Attach10=Magniplug
|Attach11=
|Attach12=
|CaptionTop = Overdrive
|CaptionBottom = 0 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Auto-Rep. Kit III
|Attach2=Optic Fiber
|Attach3=Optic Fiber II
|Attach4=Coiler II
|Attach5=Inhibitor
|Attach6=Inhibitor II
|Attach7=Attuner
|Attach8=Magniplug II
|Attach9=Speedloader
|Attach10=Turbo Charger II
|Attach11=
|Attach12=
|CaptionTop = Overdrive
|CaptionBottom = 100 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=Valoredge Head
|Body=Sharpshot Frame
|Attach1=Auto-Rep. Kit IV
|Attach2=Optic Fiber
|Attach3=Optic Fiber II
|Attach4=Coiler II
|Attach5=Inhibitor
|Attach6=Inhibitor II
|Attach7=Attuner
|Attach8=Magniplug II
|Attach9=Speedloader II
|Attach10=Turbo Charger II
|Attach11=
|Attach12=
|CaptionTop = Overdrive
|CaptionBottom = 1200 JP
|List = y
|Background = 
}}
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* Not nearly as impressive until you have 1200+ JP
* View comments on Flex slots to the right and fit what you can.
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* Not nearly as impressive until you have 1200+ JP
* View comments on Flex slots to the right and fit what you can.
** Since you have no more room for Fire, [[File:Coiler icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Coiler]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Coiler description.png|link=Coiler]]</span></span> becomes an option that you don't consider at 1200+ JP.
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* The last 2 slots are '''flex slots''', attachments you should swap based on the target you are Overdriving. Common options include:
** [[File:Magniplug icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Magniplug]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Magniplug description.png|link=Magniplug]]</span></span> for additional raw damage. (''note:'' since you aren't using Wind Maneuvers during OD, Magniplug brings more damage than Truesights)
** [[File:Truesights icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Truesights]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Truesights description.png|link=Truesights]]</span></span> for additional raw damage.
** [[File:Target Marker icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Target Marker]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Target Marker description.png|link=Target Marker]]</span></span> against anything highly evasive (ex: [[Vir'ava]])
** [[File:Armor Plate IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Armor Plate IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Armor Plate IV description.png|link=Armor Plate IV]]</span></span> if your Automaton is also tanking during OD, and you fear your Automaton might die to physical damage burst.
** Situational attachments such as [[File:Galvanizer icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Galvanizer]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Galvanizer description.png|link=Galvanizer]]</span></span>, or [[File:Steam Jacket icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Steam Jacket]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Steam Jacket description.png|link=Steam Jacket]]</span></span>, [[File:Mana Jammer IV icon.png|link=|20px]] <span class="has-image-popup">[[Mana Jammer IV]]<span class="image-popup" style="z-index: 10;width: ??? px; padding: 1px; background-color: #; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; text-align: center;">[[File:Mana Jammer IV description.png|link=Mana Jammer IV]]</span></span>, etc...
|}<br />


==Automaton Skillups==
One of the disadvantages for Puppetmaster, in comparison to the other pet-oriented jobs, is that Automatons have their own sets of Combat Skills that they need to level up. Fortunately, there are only 3 combat skills, Melee, Range, and Magic (Square-Enix could have been really rude, and even divided up the Automaton Melee/Magic types to Slashing/Blunt/Healing/Enfeebling/Elemental…but I digress).

To make this doubly tedious, there are '''no skill-up books for Automatons'''. So really there is no shortcut for skilling up your Automaton, and it’s incredibly important that you cap out your Automatons skills too, so ''don’t skip it''!

Fortunately, there are some tips to make the climb to the cap more tolerable that I can share.

Firstly, always use a [[File:Percolator icon.png|link=|22px]] [[Percolator]], along with some [[Water Maneuver|Water Maneuvers]], when Skilling up. (and both [[File:Optic Fiber icon.png|link=|22px]][[Optic Fiber|Optic Fibers]] of course!)
{{Automaton Equipment
|Head=
|Body=
|Attach1=Percolator
|Attach2=
|Attach3=
|Attach4=
|Attach5=Optic Fiber II
|Attach6=Optic Fiber
|Attach7=
|Attach8=
|Attach9=
|Attach10=
|Attach11=
|Attach12=
|CaptionTop = Skill-ups
|CaptionBottom = 
|List = y
|Background = 
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* '''Melee Skill''': The easiest, and most likely first skill to cap. All your frames perform Melee attacks when deployed in range, so you can probably focus on skilling up the other two skills first, and this one will just naturally hit the cap. Attachments to use for skilling this up include [[File:Coiler II icon.png|link=|22px]][[Coiler]] I & II, [[File:Turbo Charger II icon.png|link=|22px]][[Turbo Charger]] I & II and [[File:Stabilizer icon.png|link=|22px]][[Stabilizer]] (all tiers). 

* '''Range Skill''': Only Sharpshot frames range attacks skill this up. Use any Attachments to shorten the delay on Range Attacks. Attachments to use for this include [[File:Barrage Turbine icon.png|link=|22px]][[Barrage Turbine]], [[File:Drum Magazine icon.png|link=|22px]][[Drum Magazine]], [[File:Repeater icon.png|link=|22px]][[Repeater]], [[File:Turbo Charger II icon.png|link=|22px]][[Turbo Charger]] I & II, [[File:Scope icon.png|link=|22px]][[Scope]] (all tiers). If your Melee skill is capped, consider deploying your Sharpshot automaton from range so that he only uses Range attacks on the target, killing it more slowly.

* '''Magic Skill''': Any successful spells cast by the Automaton skill this up. Attachments worth using are [[File:Tact. Processor icon.png|link=|22px]][[Tact. Processor]], [[File:Mana Booster icon.png|link=|22px]][[Mana Booster]], [[File:Power Cooler icon.png|link=|22px]][[Power Cooler]], [[File:Tranquilizer icon.png|link=|22px]][[Tranquilizer]] (all tiers), along with [[File:Mana Tank icon.png|link=|22px]][[Mana Tank]] (all tiers) [[File:Mana Conserver icon.png|link=|22px]][[Mana Conserver]], and [[File:Economizer icon.png|link=|22px]][[Economizer]].<br />

Deploying your Automaton on [[Lair Reive|Lair Reives]], and standing outside of aggro range seems to be the ideal method of skilling up these days. Your automaton will slowly shittle down the Lair Reive, and won't aggro any of the monsters in the process. Another option for skilling up is Deploying your Automaton on [[Bight Uragnite]] enemies found on the beach in [[Yahse Hunting Grounds]]. The Uragnites tend to enter their shell, increasing their defense and regenerating HP, which leads to easy skill-ups. Though eventually your Automaton will get strong enough to out-damage the regen effect.

==PUP Specific External Resources==
'''Guides or Data Compilations'''<br />
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13d-RslgddrKhDl38cyJ7BNZAxeZivAgJYsWwfoHYSuw/edit#gid=1387700170 Optic Fiber Spreadsheet] -- Full credit goes to '''Alzula''' (Asura) (u/dfoley323) who compiled this data. Values for Attachments with calculations for Optic Fiber I & II and how many maneuvers are required to reach thresholds. 

* [https://www.ffxiah.com/forum/topic/52128/toy-theater-an-automaton-attachments-guide/ Toy Theater: An Automaton Attachments Guide] -- Another Attachment setup list compiled by '''Laruni''' (Ragnarok) which can be used in conjunction with my own, to give you even more options!

* [https://www.ffxiah.com/forum/topic/47383/so-you-wanna-tank-on-pup/ So you wanna tank on PUP?] -- An in-depth guide by '''Trulusia''' (Quetzalcoatl) and discussion on enmity, and tanking setups with the Automaton among other things. 

'''Windower Addons'''<br />
''AutoControl'' -- http://docs.windower.net/addons/autocontrol/
Lets you save and load Head/Frame/Attachment setups. Incredibly Useful, I don’t know how I would live without it. Also comes with a Burden tracker for checking if you are about to Overload or not (which eventually isn’t needed after you’ve played the job enough).

''PetTP'' -- http://docs.windower.net/addons/pettp/
Self-explanatory. Shows you your automatons current TP in the UI!

'''Ashita Addons'''<br />
''PupAtt'' -- https://github.com/Tornac83/Pupatt
This Ashita addon is a no-frills addon that saves, loads and equips combinations of automation attachments.

''Pupper'' -- https://github.com/towbes/ffxi/tree/master/pupper
This Ashita addon will spam the 3 maneuvers you specify, as well as Repair, as cool down timers allow.


==Authors & Contributors==
* '''[https://www.ffxiah.com/player/Asura/Fabiano Fabiano]''' (Asura) -- Original Writer and caretaker.
* '''[https://www.ffxiah.com/player/Quetzalcoatl/Xilkk Xilkk]''' (Quetzalcoatl) -- Beta reader, additional information.
* '''[https://www.ffxiah.com/user/clearlyamule/#forum Dasva]''' (Shiva) -- Beta reader, additional information.
* '''[https://www.ffxiah.com/player/Phoenix/Capuchin/#forum Capuchin]''' (Phoenix) -- Beta reader, additional information.
* '''[https://www.bg-wiki.com/bg/User:Spicyryan Spicyryan]''' (Asura) -- Formatting and wiki assistance
* '''[https://www.ffxiah.com/user/Aerix/#forum Aerix]''' (Shiva) -- Tons of research, testing, and knowledge sharing in the ffxiah thread.

I want to give a special thanks to the Puppetmasters I’ve run into along the way. Norael and Teuphist from Asura being my closest inspirations and mentors, who showed me the strength of Kenkonken first hand and pushed me to attain my own. Also want to thank Snowpea for being my partner in adventure, and being a guinea pig and dealing with all my weird puppetmaster testing antics in various fights.

I also want to give a special shout-out to all the other veteran Puppetmasters, who probably don’t even know who I am (since I am such a lurker on ffxiah.com), but who have shared their knowledge and experiences on either message boards or scattered throughout youtube -- Ruaumoko, Capuchin, Dustinfoley, Trulusia, Austar, Nariont, clearlyamule, Xilkk, Nezha, Nyheen, Psylo, and many others.

Seriously, Puppetmaster is a crazy complex job, and I couldn’t have written this guide without the shared knowledge from all the other players, so here’s to hoping we can learn how to push the limits of our little automatons even further.



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