I've been practicing rotations on the Sephi EX SSS test dummy to re-familiarize myself with the job. I've realize that if I do 4 Fire IV's in my midfight rotation (no cd's available), I end up with 265 MP, which is just enough to cast Blizzard III, but I have to wait for a mana tick in UI before I can cast a filler Thunder/Blizzard. As a result, I've only been doing 3 Fire IV's per AF in order to keep my rotation fluid, which I'm sure is murdering my DPS over the course of 3 minutes. The best is I've been able to do is get to 4% with no time left, which is like 1332 DPS (abysmal at i216, I know).

My gear is in no way optimized, as I don't currently have an endgame raid static, but I'd like to improve my BLM for possible consideration as a main. If someone could take a look at my lodestone and let me know if my MP/rotation issue is just gear or lack of melds, I'd appreciate it.

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...acter/5011293/