There is a functional role for RDM now, it requires an insane amount of gear and concentration, and honestly it's usefulness is doubtful, but it does exist.

SE seriously needs to add more stuff to RDM. First and foremost is more enfeebles, and not gimmicky ones like Break / Gravity / Bind / Silence that will just be nerfed into uselessness. Real enfeebles that reduce the monsters stats in some way, our 2nd best enfeeble (possibly best depending) shouldn't be coming from an "any mage" body piece. Inflicting minus's to various monster stats is a must.

Also need native access to all the sword WS and more self buffs that alter our own stats. The Gain line was a good start, that it wasn't boost was sad but ohh well. Next is for stuff that adds MAB / FC / Cure Pot / Attack / Accuracy / Magic Accuracy and so forth. We should be capable of altering our stats to fit the situation as needed.