Thread: DPS standings post 2.1

Just wanted to ask you guys about the overall nerfs/buffs to DD's

How do you think the dps ranking will be after 2.1 ? And is there any job that will fall off ? (no whining about your main getting "destroyed")

To me, it feels like BLM became even stronger now, not because of any buffs, but because SMN got slightly weaker, which puts them as the best AOE job AND a better single target dps than SMN. I might be wrong about this, so please correct me then....

MNK's dps will go through the roof, but then again, they basically have no AOE, and because of that they should be ahead of other classes when it comes to single target dps. Was it too much though ?

How are DRG doing after 2.1 ? They got some big buffs too. I honestly don't know how they are ranked in dps right now... How will they stand ?

I have lvl 50 BRD, BLM, MNK, DRG and I'm working on a SMN, and don't have any main job, I've been waiting for this patch to decide which job to progress further with...

Originally Posted by Crevox

MNK > BLM > SMN > DRG/BRD

Something like that. Personal view, very early and very soon to say. Don't jump all over me if you disagree or think differently, offer your opinion.

You can also look at it this way:

A Tier: MNK, BLM
B+ Tier: SMN
B Tier: DRG, BRD

agreed, mostly. as a mnk i'm almost embarrassed at the insane damage buff we got that we didn't even need. (i also feel really bad for the SMN. they got the debuff that they didn't need) i feel like DRGs might place a tad but higher - somewhere between B/B+ just because they can now safely use their jumps without fear of dying in animation lock from AOE and things.

i feel like DRGs might place a tad but higher - somewhere between B/B+ just because they can now safely use their jumps without fear of dying in animation lock from AOE and things.

Yeah, DRG is probably a bit too low. They got straight up buffed, I'll adjust for that.

Did DRG really have that low of a dps, so that they still only beat BRD's ?

Somehow it feels like I only should choose between BLM or MNK.... The others might not be too far behind, but it's enough for me to feel left out, and others might feel the same when making groups.....

When it comes to single target dps, it should be like this: MNK > DRG > SMN > BLM/BRD, IMO.... Jobs with low AOE have higher single target dps, and BRD have lower dps because of utility.

BLM at the moment is an all in one type of job it feels like...

I think SE has always wanted BLM to be the highest dps...and I am fine with that. AND I am a MNK main.

They had to buff DRG and MNK due to the mechanics of many boss fights...we are constantly having to run out of range to avoid dmg.

Way I look at it...MNK will be above DRG on fights that are drawn out and don't require heavy movement. DRG will outdamage MNK on shorter fights where avoiding AOE is key. BLM will outdamage both.

As for BRD...I kinda think they got what they deserved...cant just sit back running around not taking any damage and expect to deal the most damage. Especially not with those pants.

Dragoon got a collective 200 potency added to skills we try to use/maintain as often as possible. Along with a straight up 5% damage increase.

Jumps can actively be used in evasion intensive fights and have a 50% damage boost 33% more often, cool down timings pending.

Lost some damage from IR CC nerf, but MNK and BRD took a hit in return from BfB CC nerf.