Rebalancing and Redesigning Red mage (Suggestion)

[Zatias]

One of the biggest issues that contribute to Red mage falling back on there magic rather than also meleeing is that SE basically stopped allowing Red mages to equip good melee gear while they could still equip great mage gear. In my opinion this should be resolved as soon as possible.

W.Turban, Goliard Body, Dusk Gloves+1, Calma Trousers, Dusk Feet +1. That's plenty of decent melee gear that RDM can equip.

It can also equip Atheling Mantle and the basic melee Peacock Charm, Brutal Earring, Accuracy Rings. The gear isn't the problem, it's RDM's weak melee and limited weaponskill access.

RDM has always done better in the back lines within groups. Solo stuff, you're also using your mage abilities.

I like the OPTION to melee as RDM however, no matter how gimp it may be. I just wont come as melee RDM when my party wants me as a DD.