Gunblade job must be a DPS.

[Iscah]

I wouldn't mind getting a third job, as a DPS (before the BLU announcement as a Limited Job, I was convinced it was going to be the new DPS job together with Tank Gunblade and Healer Dancer. And well, it is a DPS anyway, I guess...), as using "multiple" to refer to just two jobs seems weird, although is not incorrect.

I think people got their hopes up for "three jobs in the new expansion" because the leak indicated that that blue mage, dancer and gunblader were coming.

Now we know that blue mage is not officially a 5.0 job, but that doesn't mean there's going to be a different new job to fill that "three jobs" promise.

Assuming the leak is correct, it hasn't changed that three new jobs are coming, and even that blue mage was likely coming with 4.5.

It's just that blue mage now isn't considered a "proper job" by normal job standards.

That's the problem with leaks, I think. Information gets released but not the full context, and people get excited about what they think is coming (three new jobs!) when it's not exactly the case. SE can't correct the information without confirming that the leaker is right, and either have to rush their announcement schedule or leave the misinformation to build up hype for something that isn't actually coming.

[Derio]

No DPS got SAM, tanks get gunblade

[Burningskull]

No DPS got SAM, tanks get gunblade

I'll trade you SAM for Gunblade

[ChazNatlo]

I'll trade you SAM for Gunblade

I would too. Not that I dislike SAM or want Gunblade to be DPS out of fear of tank responsibility. I just think a weapon that has in this particular game shown to have a notable projectile trait ought to be a DPS to best take advantage of that (you don't really want a tank pulling back from melee to shoot something, only to be followed because emnity, throwing off positioning)

That said, looking at the Shadow trailer, the shown gunblade DOES bear more resemblance to VIII's. Specifically Squall's though it doesn't look exactly the same, you could say it looks like a visual update of the Revolver. Most of the changes actually make it an even bulkier weapon, suggesting that it could be intended as a tank weapon, with the added benefit of having the mass to withstand the explosion produced vibrations the weapon is design for. I hope in terms of weapon design it doesn't just turn out to be techo greatswords though.

[ShadowSolaris7]

I would too. Not that I dislike SAM or want Gunblade to be DPS out of fear of tank responsibility. I just think a weapon that has in this particular game shown to have a notable projectile trait ought to be a DPS to best take advantage of that (you don't really want a tank pulling back from melee to shoot something, only to be followed because emnity, throwing off positioning)

That said, looking at the Shadow trailer, the shown gunblade DOES bear more resemblance to VIII's. Specifically Squall's though it doesn't look exactly the same, you could say it looks like a visual update of the Revolver. Most of the changes actually make it an even bulkier weapon, suggesting that it could be intended as a tank weapon, with the added benefit of having the mass to withstand the explosion produced vibrations the weapon is design for. I hope in terms of weapon design it doesn't just turn out to be techo greatswords though.

Or the shooting is just the Tomahawk, Unmend, Shield Lob of the job. I honestly see the job being more about the blade than the gun, but just my opinion.

[Mikki]

If I'm recalling correctly, Thancred had the gunblade (which makes sense because he switches jobs as he pleases). We have every role from the Scions so far except tank. Y'Shtola is a healer. Alphinaud and Alisaie as well as Lyse, Urianger and Yugiri are all DPS. Tank is notably missing and I've got a pretty strong feeling that Thancred might take on that role, especially with the new NPC trust system where they can join you in dungeons.

[Alexandre_Noireau]

We honestly need a third ranged physical DPS. Gunblade fits the bill perfectly, maybe a higher damage alternative to BRD and MCH, with the risk of having to close in for its more damaging skills, making it something similar to RDM but with physical damage.

[Deceptus]

We honestly need a third ranged physical DPS.

No, honestly no we don't. If we were trying to balance things out We "need" something to share gear with DRG and Ninja. A medium armor STR based class, and another Dex based melee.

Guess what role dancer fills? Dex based melee, but will probably be a healer.

[Burningskull]

No, honestly no we don't. If we were trying to balance things out We "need" something to share gear with DRG and Ninja. A medium armor STR based class, and another Dex based melee.

Guess what role dancer fills? Dex based melee, but will probably be a healer.

I actually kinda thought that if the Gunblade job was a DPS it would share scouting gear with Ninja.

[SargentToughie]

We honestly need a third ranged physical DPS. Gunblade fits the bill perfectly, maybe a higher damage alternative to BRD and MCH, with the risk of having to close in for its more damaging skills, making it something similar to RDM but with physical damage.

What do you mean? We are getting a new ranged physical DPS with 5.0.

It's name is Machinist.