"Serious" Bard 6.0 predicted/suggested kit

[Raikai]

This idea is just meh idk just seems so out of character just to give bard a generic back step

But it is exactly what it is right now regardless. :shrug: The target requeriment just hinders its usability, since you have to be so close to use it, and there's no reason for a BRD to submit to melee range.

If stays like this, they probably should add something... A snare, or a stun... dunno.

[Gallus]

But it is exactly what it is right now regardless. :shrug: The target requeriment just hinders its usability, since you have to be so close to use it, and there's no reason for a BRD to submit to melee range.

If stays like this, they probably should add something... A snare, or a stun... dunno.

Any sort of CC? Sure. Potency? Please no.

[MartaDemireux]

If stays like this, they probably should add something... A snare, or a stun... dunno.

That would essentially make it Fluid Aura which sees about as much use. I don't know, BRD is so busy as it is that I don't think I'd enjoy another oGCD to press for damage as well.

Personally I'd rather they get something like MNKs new SSS that increases their movement speed. Maybe increase it by twice of Sprint's for half the duration (5s) - just long enough to get out of a bad spot. Maybe give it a 3-5y AoE so if you're in range it works out to help someone else, too and a recast of 120s. Call it Mazurka for series continuity.

[Raikai]

Any sort of CC? Sure. Potency? Please no.

No, no potency at all! I'm really annoyed when they mix movement utility + damage because most of the cases it ends being a requirement for your rotation if it turns out to be an ogcd.

[SweetPete]

I really would love for SE to increase bards support. Kinda sucks now.

[AceofRains]

But it is exactly what it is right now regardless. :shrug: The target requeriment just hinders its usability, since you have to be so close to use it, and there\\'s no reason for a BRD to submit to melee range.

If stays like this, they probably should add something... A snare, or a stun... dunno.

What about a knockback? That way not only do you get the back step but the enemy is also pushed father away.

[Jirah]

I really would love for SE to increase bards support. Kinda sucks now.

I’d love some examples if any. People say they want more support but don’t brainstorm a way without being DNC 2.0

[Sylvain]

Tbh the healing buff back to 45-60s (ideally working on ogcd ...)
It'd be nice if they could remove 1 rez sickness or damage down. Like on a 5min cd.
Manashift would also be nice. Make in 3min for 2k mp. Even single target that would still be nice. Flag it as a Regen so you can't synergies with BLM
There are plenty of things they could do, even a small 20% less DMG taken for 10s ST on a 2-3min cd would be nice.

There are plenty of way to support your group

[Raikai]

What about a knockback? That way not only do you get the back step but the enemy is also pushed father away.

Hm, that actually sounds good and would make it a bit more useful in more situations soloing

[Wyakin]

Hm, that actually sounds good and would make it a bit more useful in more situations soloing

Adding an ability and then in turn another button for solo content which is sooo situational is not a good idea. Making the ability pointless and exactly like paean is right now. Pointless and a waste of w hotbar slot. If they’re gonna add an ability it needs to be useful in nigh on every single instance/dungeon/raid in the game

Just give us foes and worthwhile dps SE for heavens sake