FINAL FANTASY XI Job Adjustments Manifesto: Paladin

[Zagen]

Ochain does nothing for a PLD's dmg output if they're not tanking 10-20 mobs at the same time, which in all likelihood they won't be unless soloing or capping amber. So its really just 1 empyrean.

Are you honestly arguing that a near 100% block rate shield won't increase a PLD's damage output in anyway against 1 mob? Sure it isn't the same as 10 trash mobs feeding you TP but it will do a lot more than a non-relic/emp shield. Also Ochain allows PLD to /WAR on a lot more monsters increasing damage potential from the DA, Berserk, and Fencer. So no it is 2 Emps vs. 1 because an Almace/Ochain PLD will be better than an Almace PLD.