They are gutting Black Mage even more in 7.2

[Mawlzy]

Future battle design may cause difficulty with casting spells, so we have shortened the cast time for a variety of actions. Furthermore, the effect expiration of Astral Fire and Umbral Ice has been largely detrimental to attack power in situations where players must interrupt casting to address battle mechanics. For this reason, these statuses will no longer expire.

In Patch 7.1, Ley Lines became a charge-based action, which has resulted in movement restriction lasting longer than intended, so we have reduced its duration.

In light of all these changes, we have generally amplified black mage's firepower by increasing attack potency and adjusting the trait Enochian.

Since I don't main BLM, the thing that really worries me about this is that it suggests future battle design is going to rely even more on running to safe spots.

[Jeeqbit]

Since I don't main BLM, the thing that really worries me about this is that it suggests future battle design is going to rely even more on running to safe spots.

Yes, I was thinking of you when I read that, so it seems to confirm they are going fully in that direction for the foreseeable future.