White Mage's 6.1 changes fail to address a core issue I have with the job.

[RinaShinomiya]

You're gonna have to explain how WHMs are being rewarded for GCD healing. DPS neutrality isn't a reward when other classes aren't punished for their healing throughput in the first place.

The change was sorely needed and I'm glad it's finally happened, but let's not put lipstick on a pig.

Misery is DPS neutral on paper but because it lines up with 60s burst windows it's actually a DPS positive.

[ty_taurus]

Misery is DPS neutral on paper but because it lines up with 60s burst windows it's actually a DPS positive.

Even if Misery was made oblivious to buffs and thus could not benefit from them, lilies would still be very desirable. You are effectively gaining the same potency from your lost Glare III assuming you'll be able to get off your next Misery cast before the boss dies, restoring HP at the same time which can otherwise force you or your co-healer to lose DPS if GCD healing is necessary, and it's 0 MP.

[Grimoire-M]

Misery is DPS neutral on paper but because it lines up with 60s burst windows it's actually a DPS positive.

I have bad news about Trick Attack, the only 60s buff a WHM was ever going to see to begin with.

[RinaShinomiya]

I have bad news about Trick Attack, the only 60s buff a WHM was ever going to see to begin with.

Okay then every second Misery is a DPS boost *shrug*

[Grimoire-M]

Okay then every second Misery is a DPS boost *shrug*

I will note there is a weird incentive to hold that odd minute misery if all those lilies would be useful -during- the 2m buff window, but it's still generally a net loss unless you've got adds involved or a lot of movement and healing overlap. Enjoy the extra 1.6k MP per 3 minutes or whatever.