Making The DRK/PLD Comp Viable/Meta - Think They're Gonna Do It?

[SpookyGhost]

And what about DRK with Reprisal and Delirum?

Delirium is only strong because MNK is currently weaker than NIN/DRG, if they buff MNK in SB (which they will) then it just becomes moot. It's certainly a balance problem and one that needs addressed, but I don't think it's as overlooked as SP. People just kinda sideline SP since it's not strong for personal DPS and when content is already on farm, but it's incredibly strong during progression. Reprisal I will agree is in a similar spot, though I think Reprisal is a bit more sketch during progression due to not knowing the mechanics yet and when DD should be used to proc Reprisal (or just in general when Reprisal should be used).

However, that said, I think they need to take a hard look at all the damage reduction stuff tanks can apply to bosses as it's a bit of a mess right now especially PLD's which ideally never gets used.

[SyzzleSpark]

that needs addressed

Totally random, but do you live in PA by any chance? :3

[Launched]

Delirium is only strong because MNK is currently weaker than NIN/DRG, if they buff MNK in SB (which they will) then it just becomes moot.

On the other hand, maybe MNK would be more viable if it had high personal dps and a decent raidwide mitigation skill. Everyone loved Dragon Kick in ARR, but as long as DRK is a direct upgrade to PLD and has that same debuff, MNK's version brings nothing to the group. There's no point in doubling up on debuffs that already have close to 100% uptime so I think it's likely that DRK still won't work well with MNK in Stormblood (as long as debuffs don't get big changes).

[SyzzleSpark]

so I think it's likely that DRK still won't work well with MNK in Stormblood (as long as debuffs don't get big changes).

For what it's worth, so long as their aggro is sufficiently managed I enjoy having a MNK in the party as it relieves me of the responsibility of having to apply the INT down at times where I would otherwise have not used it (for MP). Its not much but I generally see a MNK in the group as a personal DPS gain. NIN/DRG/MNK/MCH is pretty gnarly, but if the fight has a lot of AoE phases I think a BRD with Foe's would probably edge it out as far as personal DRK dps.

All that said, I'm sure the MNK in the group still hates me :P