With the media tour info released it is apparent that BRD's 'weak opener' is likely going to be a threefold problem. BRD's raid buff, Radiant Finale is at its weakest at the start of a fight. BRD does not have access to Apex, and Blast Arrow at the start of a fight so its personal damage output will be significantly lower. And Radiant Encore, BRD's level 100 capstone action is at its weakest at the start of a fight. This isn't a problem for the rest of the physical ranged DPS who have access to the majority of their damage, and buff contribution at the start of a fight. What could help is letting BRD have full Soul Voice Gauge, full coda or both at the start of a fight.

If it is intended that BRD's damage output is required to ramp up in power over time, then BRD's damage output outside of burst should be increased by a noticeable amount by increasing the potency of actions like Burst Shot, Refulgent Arrow, Heartbreak Shot, Sidewinder, or its two DoTs Caustic Bite, and Stormbite. Also consider lowering the cooldown of Barrage to 60 or even 40 seconds.

Please consider these changes for the release of Dawntrail.