we need a sword dps

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I can get on board with this with a few exceptions - things like ifrit ex and alexander 4 - how would you make a melee healer work in those situations? I guess all their heals would have to be wide ranged. For the argument about dps not being able to heal, i mean if we were to make it a caster that relies on int as its damage stat, cleric stance would make some of the "useless cross class heals" somewhat akin to eos's embrace, nice spotty support heal. Honestly i can see dps or healer working better than a tank at this point, it could go either way and still have the elements to make it feel like its a melee caster that damages and supports/heals. I can also see the tank argument if you mix it with Mystic knight/Rune Fencer but i have to admit id rather have both implemented and would really like to see the tank slot filled later on with Mystic Knight. I'd also have to agree as id like SAM to be close to drg in gear as a dps, that it does seem much better suited to fending type heavy armor - And could fit the tank role a bit better without sacrificing too much of its identity