Right now I think the closest we can get from that is if ever Blue Mage gets reworked into full-pledged job, it's still classified as a DPS but has the ability to (somewhat) both tank or heal if they wish, but get penalized in the effectiveness of the other two roles they didn't choose. It will probably just cause chaos though.

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Was there a reason to make Red Mage into a budget black mage? You can still have balance and have rdm be a caster without falling back on the old "is casting magic, must give staff" trope. Esp for a job like rdm which has such a rich and varied background. Not all casters need books and staffs.
I mean...Red Mage is technically a budget Black Mage (and White Mage) so it's not like it's wrong, but I love how they presented it in FFXIV even if it can't really fulfill the healer/support role that much. I just wish they expanded on it more than just add one new skill on their rotation.