So how much DPS do you guys do on the dummies?

[Woodberry]

I do my best not to clip the DOTs because I've noticed that on dummies they don't actually always refresh (as in, you fire WB/VB, the shots hit but the timer on the DOT still shows the 'old' time).

They do refresh if equal strength. However, if you have a buffed DOT up, a non-buffed DOT will not replace it. For example if you have raging strikes up and apply windbiter, if raging strikes expires before windbiter and you try to put up a non buffed version, it will not over write it until the timer hits zero.

[Mishaela]

I do my best not to clip the DOTs because I've noticed that on dummies they don't actually always refresh (as in, you fire WB/VB, the shots hit but the timer on the DOT still shows the 'old' time).

This is not unique to dummies. This is because (most likely) you are trying to apply a "weaker" version of the DoT to the target. For example, if you use Blood for Blood or Raging Strikes and apply a DoT then try to reapply the DoT after your buff wears off, the skill will not actually do anything because the game will not overwrite a stronger DoT with a weaker one. You need to let it fall off or make sure you use equivilent buffs when reapplying the DoT.

On the topic of DPS on dummies, my MNK with relic+1 around 300 now that I'm in 3 allagan accessories but no food *according to log parser*. That's from a couple minutes of punching it (so not just burst damage boosted by cooldowns). Might be able to push it higher, need to go test some more. I need to test my BLM (relic but not +1) some more, because I need to do several minutes worth of casting in order to get a good results set that is not overly spiked with procs and crits.

Edit: lol beaten by 1 minute while typing the rest.

[Woodberry]

One more thing regarding buffs and DOTS. There is a buff priority and it appears to be based on the length of the cooldown of the buff. For example an Internal Release (60s cd) buffed DOT will get over written by a Hawk Eye (90s cd) buffed DOT. If the Hawk Eye DOT is up first, an Internal release DOT will not replace it.

Also, it appears any longer CD buff will replace and combination of lower CD buffs. For example having both Hawk Eye and Internal release applied to a dot will get replaced by a DOT buffed by Raging Strikes (120s CD). And again, the opposite is true both of those buffs will not override a Raging strikes buffed DOT.

So you either have to keep track when you are applying buffs or try not to clip DOTs at all. I've seen it stated you can clip the last second of a DOT and not lose DPS, but if you do it with a buffed DOT applied, you risk losing a global and possibly not notice it didn't get re-applied.

[Soulseeker]

300 as blm

[Dire]

Most likely because Bards don't scale as well as other classes. In my opinion, Bards as it is right now are only "top dps" due to boss mechanics. Bards slightly lose some dps at max, while other classes, especially Monk and Dragoon, suffer heavy dps drops.

I think you're right, and I think it's pretty fair (provided it's intentional). Reality is that there will always be boss mechanics and Bards will always be the least hindered by them. This balances it out.

Maybe if people realize Bards' base dps is somewhat lower than that of the rest they can stop crying for nerfs and we can all move on.

[Sleigh]

As a BLM fighting the dummies in Western Thanalan for roughly 5 minutes, about two minutes past using my second Raging Strikes + Convert:

267 DPS
Accuracy: 100%
Crit %: 18.6%

Standard rotation: Thunder II > Fire I (plus Thundercloud/Firestarter) until Blizzard III > repeat, use non-GCDs after proc, ideally as close to when near full MP for Firestarter procs

Seems very low to me, could be a screw up or bad proc luck. Didn't use any potions. Used Convert and Raging Strikes twice each and as close to each other as possible to maximize DPS. Didn't get particularly lucky with Firestarter procs TBH though not much less than average. Didn't end with Flare or "Double Flare" to pad my DPS up.

It seems like my Critical % is consistently around 15% or higher with each of my actions.

Gear:

Relic+1
HQ Vanya Hat with CHC and mostly accuracy
HQ Vanya Robe with almost all CHC + 1 Savage Might III
DL gloves, belt, and pants
AF2 boots
DL accessories + AF2 ring

[Estellios]

Also, it appears any longer CD buff will replace and combination of lower CD buffs. For example having both Hawk Eye and Internal release applied to a dot will get replaced by a DOT buffed by Raging Strikes (120s CD). And again, the opposite is true both of those buffs will not override a Raging strikes buffed DOT.

Are you sure this isn't just because the point that was made that you can't overwrite a Dot that is stronger damage-wise?

Raging Strikes is a flat 20% damage boost, which is likely larger than Hawk's Eye 15% DEX boost (which effectively boosts damage), and is larger than Internal release (which isn't any sort of damage boost at all).

Of course it's likely not a coincidence that stronger damage boosts would have longer cooldowns.

[Zerosix]

Hmm bards are parsing lower than I expected...

Any black mages out there who has run the parsers? Got someone claiming 280 DPS with no relic/Full DL/level 90 casting ring...don't know if that's accurate or just RNG.

That person is a liar.

[Thotor]

That's cool, whenever you have a chance. I would like to see the skill breakdown from those so that I may find what is causing the difference; I will do another, then, and compare. Thanks in advance.

Here is the skill breakdown : http://snag.gy/EWvlQ.jpg

That's with Relic +1 / HQ Chest (with only +18 crit) / AF2 leg / Allagan Gloves / rest in DL.

PS : Flaming Arrow is not used because parser does not count it

[EasymodeX]

Maybe if people realize Bards' base dps is somewhat lower than that of the rest they can stop crying for nerfs and we can all move on.

I've been wondering since I've matched or out-parsed every Bard I've ever grouped with that didn't have 3 tiers of gear on me.

Some things like flaming arrow not being logged, sure. All in the mix and not an enormous difference. But Bard DPS is, at best, on par with melee DPS, and in general weaker due to the necessity of using songs on Content That Matters.