Bard Nerfs Offically Confirmed

[Danko]

I would also like to reiterate that Yoshi P said zero things about BRD support being too strong, BRD silence being too strong, or even BRD DPS being too strong.

He said BRDs ability to ignore fight mechanics while maintaining their DPS ceiling on fights like Titan was just a little bit (and he made emphasis on just a little bit) too strong relative to melee DPS. The solution to which, imo, is not to nerf BRDs but to make QoL changes that make it easier for melee to DPS while dealing with fight mechanics.

Either way, I do not anticipate a DPS ceiling nerf for BRD. It would be foolish for them to do that.

BRD's DPS and utility are in a good place, balance wise. Not too weak, not too strong. BRDs add utility but are also perfectly replaceable. Songs add utility but cost DPS + MP, only last for a short duration, and are not overly powerful. BRD can be a competent DPS but falls behind other DPS of a similar skill and gear level, especially when singing or focusing on blunt arrow rotations.

There is a disparity that deserves a look during fights with unforgiving mechanics (although I disagree that a BRD nerf is the answer), but none of this stuff we've been debating lately is even related to that.