Quote Originally Posted by Shurrikhan View Post
Let's not forget that the "it" there is merely having to reapply basic M. Defense, Phys. Defense, status-effect-specific immunity buffs, or element-specific resistance buffs. And if we're already so reluctant to spend a GCD on Lily casts that ultimately recoup three-quarters of their would-be offensive value, how fond do you really think WHMs are going to be of having to recast Protect once per 30 seconds, etc.?
If the Devs really wanted Protect to have a place in this game it would be extremely easy to do.

Protect: Short duration, Short CD Physical Damage Taken Reduction Buff to all party members (or 1 person), similar to Reprisal or Feint but on Party members

Shell: Short duration, Short CD Magic Damage Taken Reduction Buff to all party members (or 1 person), similar to Addle but on Party members

Make them role actions so every healer has access to them.