Do AST really need this Buff?
No, they don't tbh
They don't need to have stronger heals than WHM.
They also don't need to have stronger shield than SCH.
Either way.. it makes no sense. They are suppose to be a hydbrid class between those two.
Only thing that makes AST different from both hlrs is their card system and stances.
A List of what they should consider to change:
-Diurnal Sect and Noct don't really need the extra 10% or 15% (whatever) extra healing potency. Remove it and have the "stance" for it's use. Diurnal only HoT. And Noctirnal only mitigation.
-mayby nerf the earthly star ground thing and also make it extend the timer for the cards. They could Remove celestial opposition.(it's use is kinda of useless but..Hey! they extend the timer).
Make the healing potency on par with whm Cure3.
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A whm can do fine with medica and cure. So can ast with helios and benefic. Same concept in terms of healing. Now into their "roles". Obvious WHM is the pure healer and expected to better be than ast and in terms of healing power. AST got the "supporter" role to support their party members with both healings and buffs.
As for sch they r our mitigation supporter along side with fairy.. but i barely know how sch works.(sorry co-hlrs!)
I know these ideas are stupid but please get my point(if it even makes sense). SE made the bit of mistake to buff ast in terms of healing and mitigation potency and overshadow the two other healers that may not be "wanted" for a farm party or something less hardcore
sorry for my grammar.. im from eu so sorry again