So much hate

[Kyomih]

Since you mentioned 8x and talked about add aggro:
I assume you mean CM

A lot of those fights are scripted so the adds go for the healers on purpose. No matter if you cast something or if you just stand there and sneeze. Nothing you can do, except be prepared for some pounding and hope that the dps/tank are/is picking up the adds.

In such cases it's a good idea to stay close to the tank when the adds spawn so he can pick them up faster.

In regards to normal enmity management:
It's a great idea to cast Stoneskin on the tank when the last mob during chain pulling is about to go down. This gives you a bit of a buffer to not have to cast right from the getgo when he approaches another group of mobs.

Keep an eye on the enmity indicator icons - during trash fights. Going red = trouble.

Also nifty enmity regeneration table per WHM skill

Use your Unicorns on the Battlefield !

Or sign up a petition for a fix like that:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l-balance-Easy!

Any White Mage should not do a Paladin's job in their crappy gear!

Let us end WHM discrimination!

Urks no, I don't agree with your post at all. I think WHMs are more than fine. Insta cast changes would make WHM way too OP.