Quote Originally Posted by CrAZYVIC View Post
Using the less resources possible a way to make RDM competitive again.

RDM/SCH new spells Hastega II, Refreshaga II, "Pain" Job points necessary 1000, inflicts DIA IV, BIO IV, POISON IV, SLOW IV and PARALYCE IV on a enemy duration 360 seconds.

Light Arts RDM

Unlocks Cure V
Unlocks Regen III
Unlocks Curaga III

Dark Arts RDM

Unlocks Tier V Nukes
*stare*

This is where I think you're trolling. RDM already has access to Tier V nukes, they're given, in bulk, as a JP gift. (100 points)

Phalanx (the Tier I version) can already be Accessioned, that can negate about 48 damage per hit when you actually make a gears set for it.

Oh, and Red mage has Refresh III (and Temper II)as a 1200 gift, just thought I'd mention that.


In fact, Red Mage is already 'competitive' in Magic Burst meta, (meaning that it can fill the slot if needed.) as it can both magic burst and contribute to skillchain, and quite well at that - provided they bother putting the effort toward gearing it.

I've been noticing the trend of Red Mages pulling away from the role of simply being support and actually being one of the performers on the ground. Not as high of damage as the peak roles, for certain, but that is due to their level of versatility. I've heard people want buffs from Red Mages so they can pin them into a certain niche, but honestly, that goes against the Jobs Design in my opinion. Beyond that, it's the same issue Red Mages always have - they can do well, but you actually have to put effort in to it in order for that to happen.

IMO it can stay "in obscurity", just be sure not to leave the RDM tag off of the next good set of Leather/Dex gear coming out - for those actually playing the Job.