Thread: Best party composition 3.0?

Originally Posted by Scholar-

In terms of raid wide DPS and overall support utilities and skills what is currently the best party combo?

I know it is early to decide, and Square Enix designs the battles so any composition can clear content but just an over all opinion from players would be nice?

Previously (nearly) every progression orientated static consisted of:
PLD
WHM
SCH
WAR
BRD
MNK
BLM
MNK/NIN

Obviously there is more selection now and other classes have had buffs/new rotations etc.

What is everyones opinion? I'm thinking:
WAR
DRK
SCH
AST
BRD
SMN
MNK
DRG/NIN

Here is what i'm thinking

PLD
WAR
WHM
SCH
BRD
SMN
DRG/NIN
MNK/NIN
I put NIN as a replacement for either roll mostly as a progression thing Dragon kick is strong if Heavy Magic damage is a thing in Alexander
if melee is heavily hindered by melee you can swap a melee slot for a caster

If nothing new is found about the new Jobs they just don't have the oomph and consistency to replace the other roles in situations like trying to clear t13 in lesser gear like FC's did

My opinion,

-Tanks:
Any, but different jobs, leaning towards standard PLD(passive migitation) and WAR(very good DPS and utility)
-Healers:
Any, but different jobs, leaning towards standard WHM and SCH
-Melee DPS:
If no DRK - MNK*** then either DRG** or NIN (leaning towards this combination)
If DRK - NIN*** and DRG** or MNK
-Range DPS:
BRD or MCN (leaning towards BRD)
SMN or BLM (leaning towards SMN)

Originally Posted by Odstarva

Here's what I'm thinking:

"I'm a hipster, no new classes for me ty."

No its just the sad truth of things my FC isn't cutting edge so i don't care what my members play but that's how people are going to look at it

Compare PLD to DRK Paladin is a Better MT
Compare Warrior to DRK warrior is a higher dps OT
Asto sure they have cards but thats not a consistent thing WHM and SCH are just overall better
compare BRD and MCN Brd wins machinist has issues that need fixed.
yes things could change but what we know right now that where it sits

Won't matter to Non Speed clearing FC's

My personal best roster:

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Originally Posted by Odstarva

Rawr.

Wouldn't a hipster lean more towards new classes, because they're all different and cool and progressive rather than boring traditionalists?

Personally, I can't say what the best party composition would look like. Would probably want a White Mage in the healer duo though, due to otherwise missing out on the Mind buff.