Quote Originally Posted by Thunda_Cat_SMASH View Post
it much better suits a tank role.
What? How? Traditionally Red Mages have had lower maximum HP than Black Mages, and have never equipped anything above light armour.

They have always been decent hybrids, with a better affinity for dealing damage especially with magic. FFXI is an example of an exception, where they make incredibly support mages. When have they ever fit the tank role?