DRK changes from Prelim notes

[Sylvain]

So is Dark Passenger worth casting now?

Like, can I put it back on my bar ^^? (I dunno where I'll put it tho x_x)

I found one thing in this thread of interest:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme..._note_reading/

They noted "Dark knight adjustments won't be enough to fix the core, but they did as much as they could with the time they had".


Could that mean we'll continue to see changes in patches prior to a major rework (probably 5.0)? Seems like it.

I think so, but I wouldn't expect any fundamental rework of DA before 5.0
Only more potency change and MAYBE an ultimate rework of one skill (like Last Survivor, the new one seems tricky to use but I guess it's better than nothing)

[Jandor]

So is Dark Passenger worth casting now?

Like, can I put it back on my bar ^^? (I dunno where I'll put it tho x_x)

Worth casting on 2+ targets, not worth it on single target (except, maybe, if a SMN has put contagion up.)

[Seku]

So is Dark Passenger worth casting now?

Always has been on 2+ targets (100 potency per mob (200 for 2+) vs 140 with no DA). Now it's basically the Potency of Dark Arts in AoE form (140 potency to each mob it hits.) meaning that you should be using it each time it's up with Dark Arts when you have 2+ monsters gathered together. It won't be a 100% waste now either while fighting only 1 monster as long as you do not prioritize it over Carve and Spit. So basically they just built in more fault tolerance into the job. Maybe a bit more DPS if paired up with sole survivor to get extra MP once the effect expires (don't quote me on that as I've not tested it.)

[Jandor]

Always has been on 2+ targets (100 potency per mob (200 for 2+) vs 140 with no DA). Now it's basically the Potency of Dark Arts in AoE form (140 potency to each mob it hits.) meaning that you should be using it each time it's up with Dark Arts when you have 2+ monsters gathered together. It won't be a 100% waste now either while fighting only 1 monster as long as you do not prioritize it over Carve and Spit. So basically they just built in more fault tolerance into the job. Maybe a bit more DPS if paired up with sole survivor to get extra MP once the effect expires (don't quote me on that as I've not tested it.)

Dark Passenger doesn't benefit from slashing debuff. If you have a ninja, samurai or warrior with you it's still a DPS loss single target.