I'll have you know that rakes are not a weapon, obviously they're traps.
The scythe has seen repeated use by monsters from the void so maybe we can get some kind of void cultist job or something that would use one.
My biggest worry is that a scythe would end up going to a Mage job, like necromancer or occultist and would never see any actual combat use, they’d just have it for auto attacks but be a ranged job so it would never even do that.
While it’s true that scythes didn’t see much use outside of DRK in ffxi, other jobs could use them. Black Mage, warrior and the one that springs to mind as not implemented in ffxiv yet, beastmaster.
As i recall, in my time in Vana'deil, the only scythe that came close to a true War Scythe was the Liberator.
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/...20080502140807
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/...20110624185421
However i get it, really i do. When animated just right it has a great look that is equal part axe and spear in terms of function and epicly awesome.
https://78.media.tumblr.com/07c350b1...vvhio1_500.gif
https://i.imgur.com/0ncRqxx.gif
http://i.imgur.com/bEmIiUw.gif
https://akibento.com/blog/wp-content...iM2ypp55KL.png
It is a fantasy game, and since i got my fantasy job (Dark Knight) in the manner i wanted, i cannot in good conscious berate someone wanting their fantasy job/ weapon in game.
Off-topic but I'm gonna need the sauce of those first two gifs.
Ah, anime: Seraph of the End, character - Shinoa Hiragi.
https://pa1.narvii.com/5709/35f2e27e...f15a85c_hq.gif
Scythe would be a nice weapon for a Necromancer job
It would be great, especially if it comes as a tank classes. Need more tanks and heals in here.
A bit off topic but, adding the geomancer we seen in astrologian quests would be nice too.