Quote Originally Posted by RiceisNice View Post
Maybe it's because I'm a MCH main myself, but it's very obvious to see a MCH is getting ready to gun you down with BtE by their cooldown usage. Without any cooldowns, it's still relatively weak and by no means is going to kill anyone that's above 60% hp, even with a crit (and at that point, you're either dangerously close to dying that purify is a waste no matter what, or you're not in any danger of dying to begin with)
My machinist is level 30 so I'll admit its not as obvious to me when BtE is coming because of this as I'm not aware of the steps taken before its execution aside from the bind/heavy/stun part.

Quote Originally Posted by RiceisNice View Post
The first few seconds of engagement is typically what sets the pacing of the game.
This part I guess I misunderstood? The quote sounded like you were saying you would rather not target a DRG/MNK with your burst at any point because of Fetter Ward but if you meant in the opening sequence of the match then I would understand why. Pretty much every Dragoon/Monk is gonna pop that fetter ward as the last buff before diving in for that initial match opening burst.