This went from a MNK thread to a DRG thread pretty quickly.
Let's change that, shall we?

Personally, I'm not sure how to feel about Stormblood anymore.
On the 1 hand, I do expect MNKs to be reevaluated to make them at least relevant for end game again.
However, with the introduction of SAM as well as the revelation that it will share MNK gear, it makes me worry that we might end up losing our spot as the "Highest" melee DPS which is really all MNK has going for it ATM. Even if they reevaluate MNK to provide more utility and such, I can't help but feel that SAM will provide just as much utility as well as higher DPS, which will be almost a given since it will in all likelihood deal Slash Damage and NIN/WAR just up that damage even higher. It just feels like the odds are stacked against MNK on all fronts and since I enjoy MNK above all other DPS, I'm worried that my favorite class is going to turn out like 3.0 PLD, MCH and AST did.