Least Played or Most Wanted DPS Class for End Game (as of now)

Played summoner alot "end game" but am not impressed with not being able to "burn down" anything. Anyone know what a good, sought after dps class is? I'm thinking BLM or BRD. I tend to see those both asked for alot in /shout for groups.

What SMN lacks in burst dmg, they make up for dots,utility and mobility

Bard is the most wanted DPS from my experience. Its attributes just fit for the mechanics of the (end)game:

- Ranged + Instant cast attacks = full upkeep on DPS unlike every other DPS, plus can kite a bit
- Great AoE
- Silence, useful in end-game especially
- Comparable max damage to other classes but because of its full upkeep it can/will easily score top DPS if the boss mechanics require frequent dodging or movement
- Songs make Bard desirable in every group, in every fight. Whether it's keeping the healers from going OOM or attacks from running out of TP or buffing the elemental damage of the group, there's always use out of songs.

Have you ever heard of a Bard trying to get into a group and someone says, "No way, not a Bard! They're useless!"? Me neither.

Just an anecdote in my case and not trying to dissuade you from playing Summoner or anything, but in my FC of 40 people there is currently nobody leveling MNK, yet I hear their single target damage potential is huge.

Personally I'm playing BLM and enjoying it a lot. They're pretty desirable in certain situations for their limit break, but Summoner can do the exact same one. On the other hand, movement heavy fights are a huge PITA for me, whereas Summoner can continue to keep damage going on their targets with their various DoTs.

If you're enjoying Summoner I'd say keep playing it, but there's nothing wrong with trying out other things. You might find there's something else you like better.

I'm pretty sure summoners will be the most wanted DPS as soon as people realize they are doing 30-50% more than any other DPS, yes including bards. They are insanely good. Ignore the fact that yes, maybe they don't have burst (though they have Fester but that takes 7.5 sec or Bane for AoE), but their single target is off the charts insane. Not to mention they can DPS as well as bards in movement intensive fights with pets PLUS DoTs still doing damage and even Ruin II.

least wanted is probably MNK, but really, there's not any glaringly weak class atm. The balance is really not that bad right now.

SMN is a really solid DPS. While their ability to spike damage in an emergency situation is limited, if the burn period lasts at least long enough for all your DOTs to wear off, you're still going to do fine.

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Originally Posted by savant07

I'm pretty sure summoners will be the most wanted DPS as soon as people realize they are doing 30-50% more than any other DPS, yes including bards. They are insanely good. Ignore the fact that yes, maybe they don't have burst (though they have Fester but that takes 7.5 sec or Bane for AoE), but their single target is off the charts insane. Not to mention they can DPS as well as bards in movement intensive fights with pets PLUS DoTs still doing damage and even Ruin II.

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You know the parser is messed up right now for summoners... it counts ALL the DoTs of the whole group into the Summoners DPS for some reason. They really need to fix that.

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Originally Posted by Sleigh

Bard is the most wanted DPS from my experience. Its attributes just fit for the mechanics of the (end)game:

- Ranged + Instant cast attacks = full upkeep on DPS unlike every other DPS, plus can kite a bit
- Great AoE
- Silence, useful in end-game especially
- Comparable max damage to other classes but because of its full upkeep it can/will easily score top DPS if the boss mechanics require frequent dodging or movement
- Songs make Bard desirable in every group, in every fight. Whether it's keeping the healers from going OOM or attacks from running out of TP or buffing the elemental damage of the group, there's always use out of songs.

Have you ever heard of a Bard trying to get into a group and someone says, "No way, not a Bard! They're useless!"? Me neither.

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have u ever heard of NO MORE BARD THX! we have plenty already, and 10 asked to join?

3 ifrit bards , 3 bards on castrum on DF are fun ~~

BRD > BLM > SMN > DRG > MNK
This is my personal ranking.
BRD is mandatory for Coil. Most will bring 2 to avoid having the PLD use silence. Top dps + group utility.
BLM have good synergy with BRD.
SMN lack of burst is a problem for end game content.
Melees have too much disadvantage.
Even if MNK dps is higher, DRG have more hp and def.

Yea... BRD is definately the top wanted dps class...really thinking of switching mains from DRG for this reason and the fact that DRGs are so popular due to looking badass