I really really like the archer, but I don't want to be support

[Mohamed]

Thanks guys.

[Maero]

Also not sure why people say bard is lowest dps. Just take fates for instance, I can tag and kill several enemies while other classes maybe only a few. Also you can always remain Archer, just remove the soul crystal when you get the bard job

[Mohamed]

Also not sure why people say bard is lowest dps. Just take fates for instance, I can tag and kill several enemies while other classes maybe only a few. Also you can always remain Archer, just remove the soul crystal when you get the bard job

I see what you mean, but I don't think it's the correct way for me to approach this. Since Bard at level 50 is = to Archer at level 50 + Extra abilities I would just be less useful than a Bard since Bard has all the same skills as an archer. However, if sometime in the near future, Archers obtain a pure dps job then that would make sense - remove Bard crystal, insert DPS crystal and you become pure dps archer instead of dps/support.

But I've already made my mind that I will stick to playing Archer since I enjoy playing it. From what I've read on page 1 of this thread, there seems to be talks about bringing in a pure dps job for the archer so I can hope.

[Maero]

I agree with your points. I have a char in Phoenix with all classes worked so thought I would go back as blm again but fact is I really am enjoying archer/bard too much. I just moving all over while still attacking, like others said pretty much always up time to attack with bard

[Spawnie]

I agree with your points. I have a char in Phoenix with all classes worked so thought I would go back as blm again but fact is I really am enjoying archer/bard too much. I just moving all over while still attacking, like others said pretty much always up time to attack with bard

same i nvr stand still lmao i like to run everywhere while killin bosses.. sometimes i run right into aoes tho ;/ but moving while attacking is prolly the best advantage for bard espiecally in pvp arena xD

[BlueMage]

People on these forums love crying "BARD IS SUPPORT" but seriously, its like... having ballad makes it suddenly not a DPS class? Bard is a fine and great DPS. It has about as much utility and support focus as any DPS class in WoW. You spend most of your time DPSing on Bard, and occasionally, if the healers run out of MP, you turn on ballad for a while. And Bard is completely competitive DPS, and very much desired - its common for parties to want multiple bards, just because they're the most mobile and versatile DPS.

[Xystic]

However, if sometime in the near future, Archers obtain a pure dps job then that would make sense - remove Bard crystal, insert DPS crystal and you become pure dps archer instead of dps/support.

But I've already made my mind that I will stick to playing Archer since I enjoy playing it.

If you have ever played final fantasy tactics, you'll know that the number of classes we have now, is only a small fraction of what there is yet to come. So leveling him up now as an archer is the correct choice. In the future, if there is indeed a pure dps archer class, which I'm more then sure there will be, you've atleast got a great head start.

Just like Final fantasy tactics, when u get tired of one class, you can just easily switch to another.

[Orophin]

For what it's worth, you don't have to use songs all the time. Ballad is used typically when your WHM is low on MP, and you may want to use Requiem if you're loaded heavy with BLMs/SMNs in your group. When you're not singing, Bard puts up some respectable DPS numbers.