More than one DPS class? (Black Mage and other)

So, I have a level 50 BLM and currently working on tanking and healing classes. I was wondering if it would be pointless to start another DPS class (thinking of Monk) since none of their skills will benefit my BLM and considering I already have a level 50 DPS class. Any thoughts?

If you enjoy it, level it. I have WAR, PLD, MNK, SMN, SCH all 50s and relic (leveling BLM) and I enjoy switching between them for various reasons whether I'm bored or to help other people. MNK and BLM can fulfill different roles in a full party other than both DPS. Their LB is different for example and variety is always good.

All the classes have different uses.

BLM shines in either large group AE's or single target low HP mobs that need to die fast. Examples, Napalms in CT, WP Speed runs, etc

SMN shines in small group AE and longer lasting single targets. Bosses and normal pull packs or 4 or less.

MNK shines in single target. Bosses.

While you can use any of the above for anything, I myself like to switch it up to optimize what I need to do. For example, Turn 1 in Coil has no special needs.. so Monk is a great choice. Turn 4, however, I go BLM to burn down adds quick.

Being a swiss army knife is not a bad thing.

If your main is BLM, if anything you'd want to level Archer/Bard to 34 for Raging Strikes and Quelling Strikes.

My main is DRG, and I consider it the only DPS I have leveled right now. I also have both Healers and Tanks leveled and geared (yes, I know I have SMN leveled too, but I don't use it at all and have no intentions of using it unless I want to troll people...yeah, I'm that bad at it).

I am leveling BLM right now, and am thinking of actually using it. So far I'm having fun with it, and its not nearly as complicated as DRG, so I'll use it when I feel like being a lazy DPS (and I don't want to hear BLM saying its hard...just recall what your ideal rotation is and compare it to DRG...)

Level a melee. Yeah, you have to work for your DPS and endure the stigma being a melee brings, but I do recommend all ranged to be a melee so they know what its like at least. Besides, its a lot of fun and a lot more challenging.

There are only 2 classes in this game. Monk and support.

The swiss army knife tidbit and the different LBs got me thinking that its a good idea. Thanks for the feedback guys

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Originally Posted by PArcher

(and I don't want to hear BLM saying its hard...just recall what your ideal rotation is and compare it to DRG...)

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Rotation is simple. Maximizing your dps around cast times and mechanics is not.

it is resonable to have more than one dps class.

First off you have to level other dps classes alot to have all the cross class skills. Different dps have different advantages. For example i have bard and monk. I can provide silences and infinite mana as bard. then when our party needs MORE damage i can be melee and melt faces.

As one who got drg and blm 50 I can safely say that it depends on the fight. Titan is a joke as drg but its a pita on blm to dodge and manage a decent dps.
On the topic at hand I have three dps at 50 and I have found reasons to play all depending on fights. One

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One time I switched from blm to smn just because on t4 we needed all different jobs to get limit in time. Otherwise it could be that I go drg because I get higher dps on that specific fight. Obviously its more advantageous to roll tank/heal but you said you had both so dps is not a bad choice, there is a situation for everything.
Personally I would recommend brd, I don't like the job but its highly useful in fights.

There's a huge difference in feel to all the classes.

BLM feels like a pivoted to the ground DPS.
MNK feels more like Ninja
DRG feels like DRG should - slow but agile with big numbers
PLD /yawn
WAR /doze
WHM /ragequit

considering shared gears factor it would be best for you to level a summoner instead because you get to use all your current caster accessories and any allagan/crystal tower body piece.
if you want to try something quite different but still a dps I recommend a melee.

Its nice to have 1 of each class (Tank, Healer, DPS) to be versatile/useful. But @ the end of the day, play whats fun to you. We play games to have fun, not succumb to other's wishes. Thats what a Job is for.

If you can't pick play the class you complement to better understand what your counterparts are doing. Mnk in this case since your bursty ranged dmg complements their high sustained close range dmg.

If you're purely concerned about utility then yeah, leveling a tank or healer would get you more mileage. Having a melee DPS to compliment your caster DPS is a viable option too.

Though honestly you should probably just look at what you find fun.