MNK vs DRG *pld need advise*

[Allyrion]

Damage-wise ofc, Monk is superior most of the time individually, while drg paired with bard will give you equal or better raid dps given your bards' level of gear and skill. Monk provides utility in the form of mantra, which is really not neccessary on most fights, dragoon does not provide utility outside of damage increases.

Dragon Kick is MNK's main utility, Mantra is secondary. It lowers the Boss's INT by 10% and is made to be a constant debuff.
It's like a permanent mini-Supervirus (the super virus trait lowers int by 15%) and, of course, stacks with Supervirus.

This is beneficial for any fight with magic damage. Similarly, Rage of Halone from the PLD reduces STR by 10% and is the counterpart to DK.

Dragon Kick's utility is usually overlooked cause it's built into our rotation and mainly functions to increase our damage.
However, it plays a larger utility role than, say, Mantra since it's a permanent debuff to the boss.