BLM itemization in 5.4 is a problem.

[HaroldSaxon]

And at least, modifying the weapon would not screw over the stats of shared role gear (ring 2 for instance SMN and RDM also have to settle to one 520 to not take the savage one). I'm all for everyone having their raid weapon the best weapon for their class.

Absolutely - I would agree with that.

When people realized how overturned SMN, they were explicitly asked about debuffing SMN before TEA.
They said they understood the problem but were leaving it.

I'm not sure we can expect them to buff BLM before the Ultimate then. Especially if there is any truth to thoughts like this:

I'm not asking them to buff BLM before ultimate (although I think a SMN nerf is needed). I'm asking them to fix the stats of the BLM weapon. That is all that is needed. I'd also like a Spellspeed option on Gloves and/or Feet too, that also wouldn't affect SMN/RDM bis.

[ItMe]

I'm not asking them to buff BLM before ultimate

Sorry, I might not have been clear.
I meant increasing / rebalancing the substats for BLM's weapon (and maybe other gear), not buffing the job itself.
I just said "buff BLM" as awkward shorthand because enhancing the equipment would indirectly be buffing BLM itself, even if giving them more spellspeed is more of a "fix" to some.
I revised my post to clarify.

[HaroldSaxon]

Sorry, I might not have been clear.
I meant increasing / rebalancing the substats for BLM's weapon (and maybe other gear), not buffing the job itself.
I just said "buff BLM" as awkward shorthand because enhancing the equipment would indirectly be buffing BLM itself, even if giving them more spellspeed is more of a "fix" to some.
I revised my post to clarify.

They have previously adjusted weapon stats multiple times over the years. In fact, they actually did it with the BLM weapon way back in ARR. They've also changed weapon stats in Stormblood. Anyone that actually thinks that this was an intentional nerf to BLM and was needed... I'm sorry but they don't know what they are talking about. There have been plenty of weapons in the past that do not have Spellspeed (e.g. A12s, o4s), but the issue here is that in this expension, it is even more desired due to rotational changes, there is an ultimate patch incoming, there are a number of other slots with no spellspeed on (as I explained).

Furthermore, it isn't just a Vit nerf. Its a WD nerf, because in order to hit our needed Spellspeed to actually perform the optimal rotation, we need to drop WD. That's a pretty big DPS nerf to a class that is already outclassed by SMN in Progression content. BLM should outdps SMN to make up for all of the extra utility it has.

It is not a "buff" to give BLM that. Its a fix. Anyone saying otherwise does not know what they are talking about. In that that persons comment about Manaward shows that they do not understand how it is used and how important VIT is.

[Duskane]

They've also changed weapon stats in Stormblood.

because it was a mistake and tome weapon had same stats as raid weapon

[HaroldSaxon]

because it was a mistake and tome weapon had same stats as raid weapon

Yes, and they still changed it. This gear itemization is clearly a mistake.

I don't understand why certain people are content with a class not being able to do their intended rotation... I get that its something that mains of other classes can't get their head around as much because pretty much all others tend to stack crit. Do you think it is fair that a class needs to lose 1 WD and some vit just to be able to do their rotation when compared to other classes? If your answer is yes, then I think everyone can see the reasons for your post here.

[Ariel_Valmont]

What is the opening sequence for the 3600 sps???

[Payotz]

What is the opening sequence for the 3600 sps???

The JP Opener