Originally Posted by
Duuude007
Depends on your definition of ranged DD. Red mage isnt exactly a core damage dealer in XI, unless you stack 2 hour abilities, heh. Plus, that version was usually portrayed with a sword and shield, implying close combat, "jack of all trades, master of none"
As for XI Dark Knight, its skills usually of kept it up close in combat, in spite of its magic pool.
One of the biggest reasons I brought this up is the guild & lore presence- It would be much simpler to implement, to fill this niche role.