Quote Originally Posted by Soulburn32 View Post
Its better for longer fights I would say (Tank Perspective)

I would say one thing I see a lot of Healers not doing is refreshing stoneskin during fights, 90% of healers are only using it as a pre buff not refreshing it during fights.
Outside of warriors, stoneskin can be to MP intense for most healers, it's the same cost as a Cure II without the chance to crit. So unless the tank is taking so little damage that they're in cleric stance (which doesn't affect stoneskin) they're usually more comfortable with their MP pool to use Cure/Cure II. Stoneskin also has a longer cast time, that can feel painfully slow if a tank is taking damage.

In general, it's used at the start to allow the tank to build threat, and then reapplied situationally (I often reapply during Ifrit Charges in hardmode, or swift cast one if I have to run away for a mechanic, or during something catastrophe in AK) Also if a dps or myself gets hit it's often regen + stoneskin.