When would you take DRK over PLD or WAR?

[Tila]

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No, the AoE bit for DRK is certainly a moot point. Its a complete none factor for bosses, and as far as trash goes, at most PLD can have some minor issues with it, and WAR AoE is damn good.

The thing about PLD dps is that its a lot less prone to falling off significantly when you need to leave the boss for a bit. DRK does more DPS in a perfect scenario where they can stay on a boss. PLD can keep its damage at a higher level easier though due to it being more sustained and long term. All the number crunching in the world wont save the DRK's dps when the boss moves off its salted earth, or because they had to use plunge on something else etc...

You missed the point on plunge. It the one move that gives them mobility, but only if you sacrifice DPS to use it.

And who cares about trash and tank self healing. There is a reason the 2.0 WAR didnt work and thats because self healing is bad mitigation.