Quote Originally Posted by ColdestHeaven View Post
About Cover, though - assuming we want to skip the third Flatten because of reasons, and that the third Flatten occurs at around 2 minutes and 10 seconds after the pull, who'd be a better candidate between MNK and DRG (the other DPS are BRD and SMN, so I guess they don't need it)? I thought DRG was better in terms of burst, whereas MNK was better in sustained damage, though I'm not sure if it applies in this scenario.
MNK should always get Cover over DRG unless there's a huge gear/skill difference, they're less reliant on CDs and DoTs to deliver their superior damage.

For groups that don't have melee weave next to the boss for Earthshakers:

MNK > NIN > DRG > BLM > WAR > SMN (would have to be set 2, BRD + SMN for SMN to get Covered)

For groups that do have melee weave in and out for Earthshakers:

BLM > SMN (mainly to save MP so no R2 spam) > MNK > NIN > DRG > WAR