Red Mage as possible new tank class

[Dhex]

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I've thought about how they'd implement RDM before. I like the idea of a utility Job, and it's something FFXIV sorely lacks.

Red Mage stances or forms would be my approach. Subclass LNC & ??? (ARC PGL?)

Fencer's Stance (Similar to Sword Oath/Fists of Fire): Increases damage 10% and auto-attack speed 10%. Cannot be used with Duelist's Stance or Warlock's Stance.
Duelist's Stance (Similar to Shield Oath/Fists of Earth): Reduces damage taken 10% and increases Parry Rate 10%. Cannot be used with Fencer's Stance or Warlock's Stance.
Warlock's Stance: Increases magic damage 10% reduces spell speed 20%. Cannot be used with Fencer's Stance or Duelist's Stance.

Enchantment Magic:

Enthunder: Your attacks deal extra Lightning magic damage. Consumes MP overtime. Combo Bonus: Riot Blade occasionally inflicts Paralysis.
Enfire: Your attacks deal extra Fire magic damage. Consumes MP overtime. On Parry: Your next attack inflicts Burn.
Enblizzard: You attacks deal extra Ice magic damage. Consumes MP overtime. Combo Bonus: Rage of Halone occasionally inflicts Slow.

Composure: Parry +40%

Warlock's Whisper: Allows two Enchantments to be active simulataneously. (120s CD)

Unique RDM Job WS: Fast Blade -> Riot Blade -> Sanguine Blade

Sanguine Blade: Potency 150 Combo: 280 Potency Extra Effect TBD

A RDM could off-tank, Physical DPS, or Magic DPS...