Weapon and Shield Shopping

[Moses]

I'm not sure how much work it would be, but would it be possible when shopping for weapons and shields show not just green number = better, but the difference between currently equipped items and the item you are potentially going to purchase? Something like "55 -> 65". I know this is just a quality of life ask but it would be nice to not have to leave the menu and look at current items then go back into the shop to be able to see how much better a weapon or shield's stats are, when trying to take into account the tradeoffs of some of the passives of the older weapons. Thanks for your consideration, enjoying the game so far!

[Polly]

Was kind of surprised an easy comparison wasn't in this game given it was in Breath of Death and Cthulhu Saves the World, but yeah, easier comparison would be a nice quality of life improvement.

[Halfshell]

Honestly the stat seems secondary to the effect it gives in most cases. I have a character using the 10 defense shield simply because it has amazing healing abilities (I have access to 100 defense shields right now). I just try to have 1 of each shield and weapon so that I can swap them out according to the situation. Having more defense doesn't mean that shield is better all the time, just means you'll take a little less damage.

[Polly]

Originally posted by Chaotic Corner Soul:

Honestly the stat seems secondary to the effect it gives in most cases. I have a character using the 10 defense shield simply because it has amazing healing abilities (I have access to 100 defense shields right now). I just try to have 1 of each shield and weapon so that I can swap them out according to the situation. Having more defense doesn't mean that shield is better all the time, just means you'll take a little less damage.

Totally agree. I don't feel the stats matter quite so much as the abilities in this game (sorta in the same way equipment never REALLY becomes too obsolete in Final Fantasy X), but the numbers DO factor into the equation for damage and defense and the like, and having those comparisons wouldn't be a bad thing.

[UHDNRT]

Originally posted by Polly:

Totally agree. I don't feel the stats matter quite so much as the abilities in this game (sorta in the same way equipment never REALLY becomes too obsolete in Final Fantasy X), but the numbers DO factor into the equation for damage and defense and the like, and having those comparisons wouldn't be a bad thing.

Possibly they factor in, but that Aqua Staff is insane - it is better than the next upgrade (more base damage, +5 all stats) because it makes her 2 water attacks (at under 25) hit stupid, STUPID hard.

[Halfshell]

Thats true.. but the real strat is to use Aqua Blade (from Sea shield) and then Pacifist Smash (or whatever the 250% physical hit is). Can also use the 150% move that hits for double to low HP targets (which they likely will be under half after the first one).

Edit: Should note that Aqua Blade only lasts for 3 or 4 turns. So plan accordingly.