Quote Originally Posted by Karbuncle View Post
But i understand what you're saying. Also, on SMN Melee debate, I think Dallas is probably smart enough to know what NMs to stand back on, and what NMs to melee on.
I would hope so and this is probably true but the way he advocates it and the language he uses gives the very strong impression that he's saying "Melee or GTFO urdoinitwrong!"

Also that there are probably few mobs that would risk 1-shotting a SMN with Stoneskin and Earthern Armor up.
True but most of the time an NM will still hit a SMN hard enough with Stoneskin on to make them regret being in range. I've been rare though it is 1-shot by mobs with a full stoneskin and full health before so it does happen. Admittedly I'm a Taru but What would 1-shot a Taru SMN would leave a Galka SMN in low orange to red probably which is still undesirable. Earthen Armor is a waste of a Ward if your the only one that needs it and if the melees need it for the party to be successful this is probably not a NM that is SMN melee friendly.