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Galkapryme: /* Job Ability Enhancement Equipment */

2026-03-14T19:56:53Z

Job Ability Enhancement Equipment

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	{{color\|red\|Whether your using the +2 augmented piece or the +3 Item Level 119 piece, there is no difference in the strength of the augments on these items. They are all listed here for ‘’clickability’’.}}		{{color\|red\|Whether your using the +2 augmented piece or the +3 Item Level 119 piece, there is no difference in the strength of the augments on these items. They are all listed here for ‘’clickability’’.}}

	[[Soul Voice]] - {{ItemIcon\|Brd. Cannions +2\|24}} [[Bard's Cannions +2]] {{Augment}} / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cannions\|24}} [[Bihu Cannions]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cannions +1\|24}} [[Bihu Cannions +1]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cannions +2\|24}} [[Bihu Cannions +2]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cannions +3\|24}} [[Bihu Cannions +3]]		[[Soul Voice]] - {{ItemIcon\|Brd. Cannions +2\|24}} [[Bard's Cannions +2]] {{Augment}} / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cannions\|24}} [[Bihu Cannions]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cannions +1\|24}} [[Bihu Cannions +1]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cannions +2\|24}} [[Bihu Cannions +2]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cannions +3\|24}} [[Bihu Cannions +3]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Cann. +4\|24}} [[Bihu Cann. +4]]
	*Extends Soul Voice’s ability duration by 30 seconds		*Extends Soul Voice’s ability duration by 30 seconds

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	[[Troubadour]] - {{ItemIcon\|Brd. Jstcorps +2\|24}} [[Bard's Justaucorps +2]] {{Augment}} / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Justaucorps\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Jstcorps +1\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps +1]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Jstcorps. +2\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps +2]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Jstcorps. +3\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps +3]]		[[Troubadour]] - {{ItemIcon\|Brd. Jstcorps +2\|24}} [[Bard's Justaucorps +2]] {{Augment}} / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Justaucorps\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Jstcorps +1\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps +1]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Jstcorps. +2\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps +2]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Jstcorps. +3\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps +3]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Just. +4\|24}} [[Bihu Justaucorps +4]]
	*Extends [[Troubadour]] ’s ability duration by 4 seconds per merit level, for a maximum of 20 additional seconds		*Extends [[Troubadour]] ’s ability duration by 4 seconds per merit level, for a maximum of 20 additional seconds

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	[[Nightingale]] - {{ItemIcon\|Brd. Slippers +2\|24}} [[Bard's Slippers +2]] {{Augment}} / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers +1\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers +1]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers +2\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers +2]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers +3\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers +3]]		[[Nightingale]] - {{ItemIcon\|Brd. Slippers +2\|24}} [[Bard's Slippers +2]] {{Augment}} / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers +1\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers +1]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers +2\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers +2]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers +3\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers +3]] / {{ItemIcon\|Bihu Slippers +4\|24}} [[Bihu Slippers +4]]
	*Extends [[Nightingale]] ’s ability duration by 4 seconds per merit level, for a maximum of 20 additional seconds		*Extends [[Nightingale]] ’s ability duration by 4 seconds per merit level, for a maximum of 20 additional seconds

Colluxsaptor: /* Loughnashade (Prime Horn) */

2025-08-01T14:52:58Z

Loughnashade (Prime Horn)

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	At first glance, the {{ItemIcon\|Loughnashade (Level 119 III)\|24}} [[Loughnashade (Level 119 III)]] seems to totally replace the [[Gjallarhorn (Level 99)]] and the [[Daurdabla (Level 99)]]. While their primary uses are condensed into one new instrument, the originals still have purposes.		At first glance, the {{ItemIcon\|Loughnashade (Level 119 III)\|24}} [[Loughnashade (Level 119 III)]] seems to totally replace the [[Gjallarhorn (Level 99)]] and the [[Daurdabla (Level 99)]]. While their primary uses are condensed into one new instrument, the originals still have purposes.

	The [[Daurdabla (Level 99)]] can still be used as a great AoE [[Horde Lullaby II]] instrument. The [[Gjallarhorn (Level 99)]] also has skill+ that the Loughnashade is missing, solidifying ~~it's~~ throne as the best debuff instrument.		The [[Daurdabla (Level 99)]] can still be used as a great AoE [[Horde Lullaby II]] instrument. The [[Gjallarhorn (Level 99)]] also has skill+ that the Loughnashade is missing, solidifying its throne as the best debuff instrument.

	It is yet to be seen how strong the new song Aria of Passion will be.		It is yet to be seen how strong the new song Aria of Passion will be.

Funkworkz: /* Miracle Cheer */

2025-05-17T00:25:02Z

Miracle Cheer

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	The newest instrument for Bard, the {{ItemIcon\|Miracle Cheer\|24}} [[Miracle Cheer]], only comes from the [[Mog Bonanza]]. At first glance, this instrument seems inferior to [[Gjallarhorn]]. While it is indeed +1 song potency less, songs put up with this instrument are all set to a straight 15-minute duration. It does not stack with other Song Duration gear, so this means you do not need the [[Carnwenhan]] for party buffs when you are using this instrument.		The newest instrument for Bard, the {{ItemIcon\|Miracle Cheer\|24}} [[Miracle Cheer]], only comes from the [[Mog Bonanza]]. At first glance, this instrument seems inferior to [[Gjallarhorn]]. While it is indeed +1 song potency less, songs put up with this instrument are all set to a straight 15-minute duration. It does not stack with other Song Duration gear, so this means you do not need the [[Carnwenhan]] for party buffs when you are using this instrument.

	This instrument’s main appeal is when you use it in conjunction with [[Soul Voice]]. You are able to have a [[Soul Voice]] duration of around 18-18.25 minutes for your entire party. Now compare this to Soul Voice without this instrument. Your song duration would be around 14-15 minutes. To achieve 18 minute songs with a [[Miracle Cheer]], a Bard would use Soul Voice and Clarion Call to then put up all of their songs. After about 3 minutes, reapply songs before your Soul Voice wears off. [[Soul Voice]] lasts for 3.5 minutes with the Relic +2 body’s +30 second effect, and it will should take around 20 seconds to reapply songs on your party. You will still need to use NiTro with [[Honor March]] before SV wears off.		This instrument’s main appeal is when you use it in conjunction with [[Soul Voice]]. You are able to have a [[Soul Voice]] duration of around 18-18.25 minutes for your entire party. Now compare this to Soul Voice without this instrument. Your song duration would be around 14-15 minutes. To achieve 18 minute songs with a [[Miracle Cheer]], a Bard would use Soul Voice and Clarion Call to then put up all of their songs. After about 3 minutes, reapply songs before your Soul Voice wears off. [[Soul Voice]] lasts for 3.5 minutes with the Relic +2 body’s +30 second effect, and it will should take around 20 seconds to reapply songs on your party. You will still need to use NiTro with [[Honor March]] and [[Aria of Passion]] before SV wears off.

	If you manage to have your abilities reset during your event via [[Corsair]], your party will then have 36.5 minutes of Soul Voice. That is more than half of one [[Sortie]] run, or an entire [[Odyssey]] farm run if no deaths or dispels occur in either. That additional time where you do not need to recast Soul Voice could mean the difference between winning a short 15 minute Sheol Gaol boss.		If you manage to have your abilities reset during your event via [[Corsair]], your party will then have 36.5 minutes of Soul Voice. That is more than half of one [[Sortie]] run, or an entire [[Odyssey]] farm run if no deaths or dispels occur in either. That additional time where you do not need to recast Soul Voice could mean the difference between winning a short 15 minute Sheol Gaol boss.

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2024-06-26T00:14:29Z

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Spicyryan: Reverted edits by Iyenga (talk) to last revision by Funkworkz

2024-01-12T17:56:11Z

Reverted edits by Iyenga (talk) to last revision by Funkworkz

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	===Skillup===		===Skillup===
	If you are under capped once you hit 99, which you probably will be, there ~~are~~ a ~~easy~~ ~~ways~~ to skillup your three bard skills.		If you are under capped once you hit 99, which you probably will be, there is a great way to skillup your three bard skills.

	Head to [[Ceizak Battlegrounds]] after getting [[Ionis]]. Find the [[Bight Uragnite]]s on any of the beaches. Equip the type of instrument you need to skill up, and spam your [[Threnody]] songs on the monster. You can rotate between the elements instead of wait for the recast of a single one. Keep the monster slept to avoid any danger of damage. They will not wake up since Threnody does not deal damage. Offensive spells have much quicker skill gains than defensive songs, while also having a much shorter casting time. Note you can also find them in the less popular [[Yahse Hunting Grounds]] if there are none available in Ceizak.		Head to [[Ceizak Battlegrounds]] after getting [[Ionis]]. Find the [[Bight Uragnite]]s on any of the beaches. Equip the type of instrument you need to skill up, and spam your [[Threnody]] songs on the monster. You can rotate between the elements instead of wait for the recast of a single one. Keep the monster slept to avoid any danger of damage. They will not wake up since Threnody does not deal damage. Offensive spells have much quicker skill gains than defensive songs, while also having a much shorter casting time. Note you can also find them in the less popular [[Yahse Hunting Grounds]] if there are none available in Ceizak.

	Alternately, [[Eschan Hpemde]] in [[Escha - Ru'Aun]] are good skillup targets. These mobs are [[Aggressive#Passive Aggressive\|Passive Aggressive]] where they will aggro players but as long as they do not receive damage they will not attack. Use eschan portal #9 to find these monsters.

	Be sure to also look at the [[Skill_Increase_Rate#Methods_of_increasing_the_rate_of_magic_skill_gains\|Skill Increase Rate]] page for other easy bonuses to snag. These effects all generally stack on each other.		Be sure to also look at the [[Skill_Increase_Rate#Methods_of_increasing_the_rate_of_magic_skill_gains\|Skill Increase Rate]] page for other easy bonuses to snag. These effects all generally stack on each other.

Iyenga: /* Skillup */

2024-01-12T15:24:00Z

Skillup

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	===Skillup===		===Skillup===
	If you are under capped once you hit 99, which you probably will be, there is a ~~great~~ ~~way~~ to skillup your three bard skills.		If you are under capped once you hit 99, which you probably will be, there are a easy ways to skillup your three bard skills.

	Head to [[Ceizak Battlegrounds]] after getting [[Ionis]]. Find the [[Bight Uragnite]]s on any of the beaches. Equip the type of instrument you need to skill up, and spam your [[Threnody]] songs on the monster. You can rotate between the elements instead of wait for the recast of a single one. Keep the monster slept to avoid any danger of damage. They will not wake up since Threnody does not deal damage. Offensive spells have much quicker skill gains than defensive songs, while also having a much shorter casting time. Note you can also find them in the less popular [[Yahse Hunting Grounds]] if there are none available in Ceizak.		Head to [[Ceizak Battlegrounds]] after getting [[Ionis]]. Find the [[Bight Uragnite]]s on any of the beaches. Equip the type of instrument you need to skill up, and spam your [[Threnody]] songs on the monster. You can rotate between the elements instead of wait for the recast of a single one. Keep the monster slept to avoid any danger of damage. They will not wake up since Threnody does not deal damage. Offensive spells have much quicker skill gains than defensive songs, while also having a much shorter casting time. Note you can also find them in the less popular [[Yahse Hunting Grounds]] if there are none available in Ceizak.

	Alternately, Eschan ~~Hpemdes~~ in [[Escha - Ru'Aun]] ~~make~~ good skillup targets. These mobs are [[Aggressive#Passive Aggressive\|Passive Aggressive]] where they will aggro players but as long as they do not receive damage they will not attack. Use eschan portal #9 to find these monsters.		Alternately, [[Eschan Hpemde]] in [[Escha - Ru'Aun]] are good skillup targets. These mobs are [[Aggressive#Passive Aggressive\|Passive Aggressive]] where they will aggro players but as long as they do not receive damage they will not attack. Use eschan portal #9 to find these monsters.

	Be sure to also look at the [[Skill_Increase_Rate#Methods_of_increasing_the_rate_of_magic_skill_gains\|Skill Increase Rate]] page for other easy bonuses to snag. These effects all generally stack on each other.		Be sure to also look at the [[Skill_Increase_Rate#Methods_of_increasing_the_rate_of_magic_skill_gains\|Skill Increase Rate]] page for other easy bonuses to snag. These effects all generally stack on each other.

Iyenga: /* Skillup */

2024-01-12T15:21:37Z

Skillup

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	Head to [[Ceizak Battlegrounds]] after getting [[Ionis]]. Find the [[Bight Uragnite]]s on any of the beaches. Equip the type of instrument you need to skill up, and spam your [[Threnody]] songs on the monster. You can rotate between the elements instead of wait for the recast of a single one. Keep the monster slept to avoid any danger of damage. They will not wake up since Threnody does not deal damage. Offensive spells have much quicker skill gains than defensive songs, while also having a much shorter casting time. Note you can also find them in the less popular [[Yahse Hunting Grounds]] if there are none available in Ceizak.		Head to [[Ceizak Battlegrounds]] after getting [[Ionis]]. Find the [[Bight Uragnite]]s on any of the beaches. Equip the type of instrument you need to skill up, and spam your [[Threnody]] songs on the monster. You can rotate between the elements instead of wait for the recast of a single one. Keep the monster slept to avoid any danger of damage. They will not wake up since Threnody does not deal damage. Offensive spells have much quicker skill gains than defensive songs, while also having a much shorter casting time. Note you can also find them in the less popular [[Yahse Hunting Grounds]] if there are none available in Ceizak.

			Alternately, Eschan Hpemdes in [[Escha - Ru'Aun]] make good skillup targets. These mobs are [[Aggressive#Passive Aggressive\|Passive Aggressive]] where they will aggro players but as long as they do not receive damage they will not attack. Use eschan portal #9 to find these monsters.

	Be sure to also look at the [[Skill_Increase_Rate#Methods_of_increasing_the_rate_of_magic_skill_gains\|Skill Increase Rate]] page for other easy bonuses to snag. These effects all generally stack on each other.		Be sure to also look at the [[Skill_Increase_Rate#Methods_of_increasing_the_rate_of_magic_skill_gains\|Skill Increase Rate]] page for other easy bonuses to snag. These effects all generally stack on each other.

Funkworkz: /* Loughnashade (Prime Horn) */

2023-05-14T20:38:06Z

Loughnashade (Prime Horn)

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	====Loughnashade (Prime Horn)====		====Loughnashade (Prime Horn)====
	At first glance, the {{ItemIcon\|Loughnashade (Level 119 III)\|24}} [[Loughnashade (Level 119 III)]] seems to totally replace the [[Gjallarhorn]] and the [[~~Daurdabala~~]]. While their primary uses are condensed into one new instrument, the originals still have purposes.		At first glance, the {{ItemIcon\|Loughnashade (Level 119 III)\|24}} [[Loughnashade (Level 119 III)]] seems to totally replace the [[Gjallarhorn (Level 99)]] and the [[Daurdabla (Level 99)]]. While their primary uses are condensed into one new instrument, the originals still have purposes.

	The [[~~Daurdabala~~]] can still be used as a great AoE [[Horde Lullaby II]] instrument. The [[Gjallarhorn]] also has skill+ that the ~~Loughashade~~ is missing, solidifying it's throne as the best debuff instrument.		The [[Daurdabla (Level 99)]] can still be used as a great AoE [[Horde Lullaby II]] instrument. The [[Gjallarhorn (Level 99)]] also has skill+ that the Loughnashade is missing, solidifying it's throne as the best debuff instrument.

	It is yet to be seen how strong the new song Aria of Passion will be.		It is yet to be seen how strong the new song Aria of Passion will be.

Funkworkz at 20:37, 14 May 2023

2023-05-14T20:37:00Z

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	====Loughnashade (Prime Horn)====		====Loughnashade (Prime Horn)====
	At ~~the moment we do not~~ ~~know what~~ the {{ItemIcon\|Loughnashade\|24}} [[Loughnashade]] ~~will~~ ~~do.~~ It is ~~still~~ ~~worth~~ ~~purchasing~~ ~~one~~ ~~because~~ it is an ~~easy~~ ~~way~~ to ~~quickly~~ ~~wake~~ ~~yourself~~ up ~~from~~ ~~[[Sleep]]!~~		At first glance, the {{ItemIcon\|Loughnashade (Level 119 III)\|24}} [[Loughnashade (Level 119 III)]] seems to totally replace the [[Gjallarhorn]] and the [[Daurdabala]]. While their primary uses are condensed into one new instrument, the originals still have purposes.

			The [[Daurdabala]] can still be used as a great AoE [[Horde Lullaby II]] instrument. The [[Gjallarhorn]] also has skill+ that the Loughashade is missing, solidifying it's throne as the best debuff instrument.

			It is yet to be seen how strong the new song Aria of Passion will be.

			The {{ItemIcon\|Loughnashade (Incomplete)\|24}} [[Loughnashade (Incomplete)]] is worth purchasing one because it is an easy way to quickly wake yourself up from [[Sleep]]!
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Gistofeverything: wording

2023-05-14T03:17:00Z

wording

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	[[Fast Cast]] is not as beneficial anymore these days with how easy it is to reach the cap for Bard. [[Convert]] has some good utility, but you will not have curaga access which is typically more beneficial. You will also be missing out on -na spells and [[Erase]]. You will also have access to [[Frazzle]], [[Distract]], and [[Silence]]. With your high Magic Accuracy set, it is relatively easy to land these. They could be significant to help on NMs if you do not have a [[Red Mage]] in the group to land the Tier II versions of the spells.		[[Fast Cast]] is not as beneficial anymore these days with how easy it is to reach the cap for Bard. [[Convert]] has some good utility, but you will not have curaga access which is typically more beneficial. You will also be missing out on -na spells and [[Erase]]. You will also have access to [[Frazzle]], [[Distract]], and [[Silence]]. With your high Magic Accuracy set, it is relatively easy to land these. They could be significant to help on NMs if you do not have a [[Red Mage]] in the group to land the Tier II versions of the spells.

	[[Phalanx]] is by far the best reason to sub [[Red Mage]]. It may certainly keep you alive during [[Dynamis - Divergence]]/[[Omen]]/[[Sortie]] pulling/sleeping. I recommended ~~attaining~~ a [[Phalanx]]+ set via the [[Dark Matter]] [[Adventurer Campaigns]] on a set of Chironic gear.		[[Phalanx]] is by far the best reason to sub [[Red Mage]]. It may certainly keep you alive during [[Dynamis - Divergence]]/[[Omen]]/[[Sortie]] pulling/sleeping. I recommended acquiring a [[Phalanx]]+ set via the [[Dark Matter]] [[Adventurer Campaigns]] on a set of Chironic gear.

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