Let's discuss some problems Bard has, despite being incredibly fun

[KaiSunstrider]

I dont particularly mind the BRD DRG synergy but seeing as DRG isn't necessarily ideal atm, I can see where the lack of piercing debuff can be a problem. Honestly, with the massive overhaul to classes, I dont know why square thought they should also nerf disembowel before knowing exactly how each class would stack up in terms of personal dps. Every single class that has a debuff is 10% yet Dis is now 5% to prevent the MCH/BRD synergy being what it was in 3.0. Honestly all they really need to do for DRGs is revert the DIS changes. That 5% equates to around 6% damage for the DRG and based on current numbers, thats somewhere around a 200-250dps gain for the DRG not to mention a 2-4% damage buff for the bards and more for MCH. That small change would again open DRG viability for any Bard/MCH containing group (which is pretty much all of them atm). Yes I would love to see our buffs apply to ourselves and for the MP drain on Foe req to be a bit smaller, but in reality, there are other small changes that could go a long way.

It would be really nice if RA had a chance to refresh our SS buff too since we dont naturally do it with SS procs anymore.

I think our benifit from songs are enough, im ok with not getting the 2% crit buff. I think BV should affect us though.

Our class is very RNG songwise atm, but like many classes in other MMOs that have crit based mechanics, it's gear dependent. Early expac when stats are low, the procs are unreliable and sometimes cause major dps swings. Later expac, if left untouched, those mechanics become monsters and we have procs pouring out of our ears. I've noticed major changes going from 1500 crit raiting to 1800+ in terms of procs, especially with CS.