Presence of Mind Buff.. ?

[PetiteMalFleur]

I think it's ridiculous because it turns out it's better to just use swiftcast once a minute.

A level 26 cross-class ability is better than the one you get for your job. Smooth, Square.

I imagine it's because of the dps potential. WHM damage is amazing with this buff up.

[Menae]

I think it's ridiculous because it turns out it's better to just use swiftcast once a minute.

A level 26 cross-class ability is better than the one you get for your job. Smooth, Square.

I was unaware that you can only use Swiftcast OR PoM, not both. Swiftcast is great for Holy, Raise, Medica 2, Limit Break, and casting on the move. PoM is good for any situation where you A) can stand still, and B) need more throughput.

I'd love a shorter CD on it, but it's one of the best throughput abilities we have for both damage and healing, so I can see why they might not want to. It REALLY sucks to pop it and then move though, as the duration is pretty short.

[TimeZero]

I agree with OP. I rarely use it because the duration is so short, you will be able to only cast 2-3 spells while active. I don't think I would use it more with a 3 mins cooldown. It's not a buff this skill needs, it's a complete rework to make it worth taking a slot in the 5 White Mage skills.

[Cyril_Nex]

Completely agree with some of what has been said. I never even bother to use it for three main reasons.

#1: Casting it , itself takes up a slot on the global cooldown.
#2: Once cast, it only lasts 2-3 spells.
#3: On top of this, it doesn't even make THAT much of a difference, leveling up I didn't notice it at all. Now I just barely do notice a difference (like maybe .3 or .4 off spell speed). I find Surecast (cast without interruption) much more useful than Presence of Mind

I simply don't find it useful at all to cast at the moment.

If the duration were increased on this spell , then I would probably add it to my rotation.. either way I don't pretend to be a balance expert... I just know the spell right now .. in my opinion simply stinks. And when it comes down to being between Swiftcast and PoM? It's a no brainer, use swiftcast and run to the bank laughing all the way.

[Seidaku]

I for one think it is overpowered if used for certain purposes. Swift a holy then Presence a holy spam after that lol. Great for trash and speed runs or the Blob in WP.

Also Swift a raise then Presence to get them healed and Protect/Stoneskin back on them while still maintaining a good set of heals on the tank.

[OrganizationXIll]

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