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    DPS at End Game

    I just wanted to see everyone's views and opinions regarding DPS classes at end game. What DPS class would you say is best to choose if I want to do consistent damage and at the same time enjoy? I currently have a Monk, Dragoon and Bard all close to level 50 but I am not sure which one to focus on fully at end game.

    I also do not see alot of Monks at end game, is there a reason for this?
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    The general consensus is monk is best melee for single target damage, while dragoon has better aoe and doesn't rely as heavily on position damage. Bard is a must for any endgame group, as it supports your mage's and your melee's. Really anything's fine, just play what you enjoy.
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    Either Monk or Dragoon are probably the most consistent of those three. Bards are proctastic in comparison, which may or may not suit well with your idea of consistence. Though admittedly, Monks and Dragoons have no procs whatsoever, when you think about it. Though I suppose there's also the issue of Bards being able to move and DPS all day long, as well... Ah, life is so complicated, isn't it?

    Quote Originally Posted by ZeroRains View Post
    while dragoon has better aoe and doesn't rely as heavily on position damage.
    I find that an iffy statement. While it's true that Monks need to regularly switch between rear and flank for optimal damage, Dragoons can't use their Impulse Drive combo at all if they can't get behind their enemy for some reason. Monks just end up suffering from weaker attacks, rather than being completely locked out from a major debuff and DoT. :/ That said... I'd imagine a Monk who positions himself badly is going to mess up his DPS pretty hard. Those bonuses aren't particularly small, to be truthful.
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    Last edited by Raminax; 01-11-2014 at 09:22 AM.

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    For what you are asking Summoner would be the best, easiest DD job to play and is not reliant on procs to deal good damage. Steer clear of Black Mage because it can be frustratingly unreliable damage (not a single Firestarter or Thundercloud proc on Twintania Conflags/Dreadknights for example)
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    Do bard for ur first endgame dps and learn the fights. When u master the fghts play melee if u need cha lenge
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gevvy View Post
    If they wanted a challenge, shouldn't they be playing as tank?
    lol tank is the easiest job to play
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    Quote Originally Posted by Axidrain View Post
    lol tank is the easiest job to play
    This. Although I will say Warrior is definitely more difficult than Paladin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Axidrain View Post
    lol tank is the easiest job to play
    Very Very False. Easiest is Dps > Tanks > Healer
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeroRains View Post
    Very Very False. Easiest is Dps > Tanks > Healer
    As a tank I see playing DPS a lot harder you have to max your dps by doing much more complex rotations and a lot of mechanics tanks can just get hit by IE bombs on Titan, dps have to be on top of avoiding stuff or they are dead tanks can just get hit by whatever. Titan HM says hi, I pretty much have to do nothing on that fight besides hit a cooldown during mountain buster, I have a 3 button rotation most of the time and only have to worry about cooldowns when I am taking a lot of damage, the job is so easy to play much easier then any dps. If I am feeling lazy I much rather play tank then dps, because dps is a lot more work to play.

    Hardest to easiest its like Healer > DPS > Tank
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    Last edited by Zumi; 01-11-2014 at 11:54 AM.

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