Quote Originally Posted by Artaniss View Post
Hey guys, Just got my WHM to 50 and although he is my main I am looking for a dps job to play. It is between Dragoon or Ninja and I have just a few questions.

1- Which of theses jobs has better survival?

2- How much more dps does ninja do then dragoon?

3- Which do you guys think is more fun ( although fun is subjective) would still like your opinion.

4- Which is easier to play? Thanks...
1) DRG has higher defensive stats, but NIN has actual defensive abilities (Perfect Dodge, mainly). I'd say that NIN wins, though in normal content this won't matter much.

2) Not as much as it used to, from what I hear about DRG buffs. It's still a little higher and I would say it provides more benefit to the group, especially with Trick Attack and Goad.

3) I personally don't like DRG for some reason. Nothing I can put a finger on, though, so take that with a grain of salt. I like NIN, but be warned that if you get used to NIN's speed, everything else starts feeling sssloooooow. Also, NIN requires a pretty stable connection to not have issues with ninjutsu. This can be a deal breaker.

4) DRG is less dependent on having a smooth connection. On the other hand, to get the most out of DRG, you need to be able to move to the flanks and backs of enemies. Some find that engaging, but in some fights it can be a nuisance. Basically, both have pro's and con's; it's just a matter of deciding which you want.