The Garuda exception

The other day, I made a post about how to get 0 perpetuation on any avatar. Today, I'm going to talk about exceptions of that rule by displaying avatars where it's possible to get 0 perpetuation without having to use those gears.

First is Carbuncle. At base, Carbuncle is 9 MP/tic, so there is already a -4 difference. Throw in Carbuncle Mitts, and the perpetuation cost goes from 9 MP/tic to a low 4 MP/tic. Add in Auto-Refresh, and it turns into 3 MP/tic. At this point, simply having an Apollo's Staff, or any combination of -3 Perp will turn Carbuncle into free, and everything else goes to waste. Carbuncle is the cheapest avatar in terms of perpetuation cost, so it's not really all that hard to get a free Carbuncle.

Second is Fenrir. While not as cheap as Carbuncle, at base, Fenrir comes in at 11 MP/tic. So, it is possible to get a free Fenrir by using -2 less perpetuation equipment. For example, Using a Pluto's Staff instead of Nirvana, and using a Penance robe or the ACP with the -2 perpetuation cost will make Fenrir free.

The third and final exception is Garuda. Not too long ago, when SE came out with the ZNM system, a head item called the Karura Hachigane allowed Garuda to get a -2 perpetuation cost bonus. With this item, it puts the perpetuation cost as the same cost as Fenrir, and thus, get free Garuda by simply using an Auster's staff and the ACP Body with -2 or Penance Robe. Or any other combination. Garuda, with her powerful Predator Claws and Hastega effect, is a very handy avatar to have out.

Currently, it's possible to have all avatars out for free, but not without great cost. However, with items like the Karura Hachigane, it is becoming easier to keep avatars out indefinately without any help. I can only hope that SE will continue to release items like this.