Final Fantasy IV Research & Development / Re: Shadow Party Stats
« on: September 05, 2013, 08:26:14 PM »That is true about Cid, but the extra damage is only dealt if he gets a Critical Hit which has a good chance of happening and a great default power. Though I suppose he might actually benefit a bit from a Bow/Arrow since those x3 Critical Hits to give him a 15% chance of a hit rather than his normal Wooden Hammer.
I don't think his "potential" best combo at the time would be a GreatBow+Poison Arrows, but I've always figured that even the Wooden Hammer is sufficient for the magnetic cave. Remember that damage consistency is more important than critical hits.
I recall Yang getting Critical Hits infrequently as well, but I distinctly recall always being less than impressed by the damage output of them, always just assuming before that it was a bad hit. I'll have to test that more thoroughly then.
The bonus could be something as simple as being level based. Early levels, it doesn't really feel like it has any benefits. When you get him @ level 30+, the damage isn't necessary, and remember that critical hits do stack with his special charging command.
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