Quote Originally Posted by Red_Wolf View Post
You realize this is the equivalent of arguing Benediction should not be in the game because if everyone was doing what they are supposed to then a full heal is never necessary. I'll let WHM's know using Benediction is a waste of time. Just let them die because a group wipe will teach them a lesson and that is more valuable. (sarcasm)
Except not quite.

Benediction is basically idiot-proof. If a WHM uses Benediction, there's no way that anyone can mess up its effect. Once used, it's done, and that's that.

CC requires coordination. It requires mobs to not be taking damage. It requires AoE to be stopped completely, or it is ruined. It requires the group to anticipate its use and count on it. If you AoE sleep and the SMN or MNK doesn't get the memo, you've wasted a GCD

CC moves can be useful, but they require more coordination than you'll typically find in DF groups or the open world at present.