Is Bow's Weapon Damage getting fixed?

[newbie]

I don't think they are touching bow weapon damage. If they tweak the numbers a little bit higher, archer damage would go up much more.

In that case, probably fixing our relic's weapon damage would make more sense.

[Luso]

In that case, probably fixing our relic's weapon damage would make more sense.

I don't see the point behind this. The bard relic is on equal terms with all the other weapons right now. It's still the same problem if they give us 1 more damage on archer weapons, the damage will increase more than 1. Archer weapons are stronger in terms of attacks that land per second.

Constant hits + low numbers does not mean its weaker than a weapon that has high numbers and fewer hits per second.

[newbie]

I don't see the point behind this. The bard relic is on equal terms with all the other weapons right now. It's still the same problem if they give us 1 more damage on archer weapons, the damage will increase more than 1. Archer weapons are stronger in terms of attacks that land per second.

Constant hits + low numbers does not mean its weaker than a weapon that has high numbers and fewer hits per second.

I see your point. Also found this post. http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...=1#post1439823

Basically, the job itself is its DPS issue.

[ziddyt]

I don't see the point behind this. The bard relic is on equal terms with all the other weapons right now. It's still the same problem if they give us 1 more damage on archer weapons, the damage will increase more than 1. Archer weapons are stronger in terms of attacks that land per second.

Constant hits + low numbers does not mean its weaker than a weapon that has high numbers and fewer hits per second.

Have you even looked at the other relic weapons? I'm going to assume not based on how wrong this post is.
MNK Relic has barely lower AA, but much less delay (especially considering GL). Also trumps it by 5 WD, completing negating the AA difference.
DRG relic is faster and stronger, both in AA and WD.
Not even touching WD compared to Casters.

The only time Artemis will ever be stronger than another relic is for the 10 seconds you have Barrage up.

[Luso]

Attacks that are landing. In current level 50 boss fights ask your monks and dragoons how often they must disconnect from their target. Does the monk lose all his ramp up from greased lightning when they do? Does dragon have to restart part of their combo, reapply buff and debuff? What about the casters? Are they safe to cast the spell in that spot?
The way I see it is Archer's low weapon damage correlates with other traits archers passively posses.

When does a bard disconnect from a boss/target? Casting spell/song is one moment, but how often is a bards attack stopped because they have to move out of the way?

I mentioned attacks that are landing not just weapon's speed and damage. Monks have insane dps if they can stay on the boss. This is the way SE set up weapons and the low damage on our weapons doesn't mean we are supposed to be weaker. It might be because we are stronger somewhere other classes are weaker.

Also, I have other relics. I've glanced at them quite a few times. :3

[ziddyt]

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You mentioned attacks that were landing, but solely elaborating to include attack strength and speed. There weren't any implications about mechanics or up-time.
Regardless, none of that make the Artemis stronger or even equal. If that were the case, Bards wouldn't still get outparsed by melee and casters, regardless of mechanics.
Yes, Bards were very clearly meant to be weaker. If that wasn't already made clear by the incoming nerf (and counter melee buff), then there's nothing else to really say.

[Rochetm]

Attacks that are landing. In current level 50 boss fights ask your monks and dragoons how often they must disconnect from their target. Does the monk lose all his ramp up from greased lightning when they do? Does dragon have to restart part of their combo, reapply buff and debuff? What about the casters? Are they safe to cast the spell in that spot?
The way I see it is Archer's low weapon damage correlates with other traits archers passively posses.

When does a bard disconnect from a boss/target? Casting spell/song is one moment, but how often is a bards attack stopped because they have to move out of the way?

I mentioned attacks that are landing not just weapon's speed and damage. Monks have insane dps if they can stay on the boss. This is the way SE set up weapons and the low damage on our weapons doesn't mean we are supposed to be weaker.

Careful.... other bards are going to beat you for saying this.