Materia

[Slevin]

Quick question,
When it comes to the random Materia stats, which is better, percentages or solid numbers?

[bloodvayne]

% is generally always better, BUT solid numbers aren't awful if they're high enough.

[Slevin]

I read the guide, % is far superior to flat numbers. +1 hp is 1 hp while +0.1% hp is based off what your hp is. The higher your level the better +0.1% hp will be while +1 will always be +1 despite what your lvl is.

Same with all other stats. % should always be your goal even though % seems to be rare compared to flat numbers. I've made plenty of materia with 4 flat numbers, I have never gotten a materia with 4 % numbers.

[Slevin]

Kewl

[MjX]

One thing I would like to add is that PDEF and MDEF are paramount with materia. You don't want to place a PDEF or MDEF weapon in your sub-slots most of the time. That's where materia shines. A materia with +7 in PDEF/MDEF and upwards is a totally solid materia that is worth keeping for a while.

Please keep that in mind. PDEF and MDEF play a large role as the content is expanding. Lastly, have fun!