6.08 buffs, what´s the point?!

[rewd]

If dps buffs are not utility then why do the devs seem to balance around them so much? That was the first time I ever heard anyone say "dps buffs are not utility" Just don't understand that argument lol xD Even if buff are not utility the dev still takes them into count when balancing jobs. The reason dnc has always been near the bottom among the phy range bc of its buffs. Maybe I just don't understand I guess but to me, buffs play a big part in balancing the jobs. Again so far balancing in EW has kinda been all over the place at the moment and seems a lot of jobs aren't where they should be in the rankings.

It's only confusing if you dont know what rDPS means and what it entails. Devs do consider party buffs, which is why MCH or SAM (jobs without party buffs) have more personal damage than NIN or DNC, role counterparts with party buffs. Jobs like NIN and DNC are supposed to make up for this difference with their personal buffs.

It gets a bit more complicated when you consider that there are jobs that have real utility (Raise, Nature's minne, Improvisation etc.). This is the reason why, for example, BLM should have more rDPS than SMN and RDM. Not because these jobs have Searing Light and Embolden, but because they have Raise, Magick Barrier etc.

[MrJPtheAssassin]

It's only confusing if you dont know what rDPS means and what it entails. Devs do consider party buffs, which is why MCH or SAM (jobs without party buffs) have more personal damage than NIN or DNC, role counterparts with party buffs. Jobs like NIN and DNC are supposed to make up for this difference with their personal buffs.

It gets a bit more complicated when you consider that there are jobs that have real utility (Raise, Nature's minne, Improvisation etc.). This is the reason why, for example, BLM should have more rDPS than SMN and RDM. Not because these jobs have Searing Light and Embolden, but because they have Raise, Magick Barrier etc.

Ahh well I understand what rDPS is just never seen some say those words. Either way I have no dog in the mnk vs rpr fight since I hate mnk and I cant main rpr bc my group already has one. Im currently a smn main turned rdm since rdm feels better in fights like p2s and Im happy where smn and rdm are in terms of thier damage now. I just wished smn gets more into its kit, some QoL changes so downtime and blust windows arent so bad, and actally more casting so its caster.