Today's Horoscope/Strategies

Category:GuidesCategory:Strategies
===Strategies that have worked===
(When developing a strategy for this mob it is important to realize that Aries frequently uses a paralyzing, a petrifying, and an HP-reducing ability [reduces HP to 1/5 of max])
====1. Kite Method====
Fairly straightforward. Assign one or two (depending on the job) party members the task of luring Aries around the arena while he is assaulted by other party members. Ninjas and Utsusemi have not been reported to be useful in kiting this NM. Using Paladins to kite the mob while trading hate as necessary has had better results provided adequate Healing Magic is available. Aries attacks a fast rate. 
Red Mages (and possibly Blue Mages) may be the best choice when kiting this mob. Aries is susceptible to Bind, Gravity, and Sleep. He also casts Stoneskin, which can be Dispeled It has been reported that he has a Regen effect and TP gain while sleeping, but this is unconfirmed and he may still have a Regen effect while awake. Distance-based damage dealers (Black Mage, Ranger, Scholar, etc.) are the best follow-up to kiting Aries as to avoid his debilitating AoE attacks.