Pefect Balance usage for MNK

[AlphaDragoon]

Can someone clarify for me how Perfect Balance can be used as a MNK? I'm trying to learn it again, and don't fully understand its usage.

Well, there are a few ways to do it:

1. Use it once you have Greased Lightning III and your DoTs/buffs up to unleash hell on whatever your fighting with a ton of Snap Punches.
2. Use it at the start of a fight to quickly get to GL III so that you hit top-end damage quicker.
3. Use it when you have to drop GL III for some reason to get back to it quickly.

If it's a fight where I know I'm going to be able to stay on something for the majority of it, I'll use option 1 for maximum damage. I don't use option 2 all that much as it feels like a bit of a waste IMO. Option 3 is going to depend upon the fight itself.