Quote Originally Posted by Ariane View Post
How is it really any different with DPS jobs though?
While I agree that there are DPS compositions that are more optimal and there's some DPS jobs that you definitely want (NIN for example), it's easier to put sub-optimal DPS compositions together without it actually hindering your progress to the point where it's obviously noticeable.

The same can't be said for healers and tanks. Remember that fiasco with PLD back in 3.0? PLDs were literally holding their groups back. Granted, by now there is no job that holds the group back in the way PLDs used to, but WHM and PLD most definitely make things uncomfortable and awkward for their partner. PLD in A12S forces the WAR to tank the boss for a while, where DRK gives no shits at all and puts out better DPS. Comparatively, WHM's horrid MP regeneration and lack of utility is so, so very laughable that you really have to wonder why anyone would want to bring one other than just blind love and loyalty to the job and its iconic status. Sure, they DPS "harder," but it's not sustainable at all, and there is absolutely nothing else they can do for their healing partner, unlike SCH and AST who can support each other very well.

That said, MNK isn't in a good spot right now, but bringing a MNK doesn't make you feel like your entire party is somehow gimped like WHM does.