Lack of LB

[Skyy]

There is never a reason for a dps not to use it nearly every time it's up. Using it at the wrong time is better than not using it at all. As long as the damage isn't wasted it doesn't matter if it's on a boss or a trash pull. Time is time, and using it decreases the time it takes to complete a dungeon, period.

[Zoid]

Well, you wouldn't want it being used on a mob near a boss if it means no 2 LB during the fight. I don't think it's worth using on mobs, but then again, I haven't gotten to the Crystal Tower or Coils yet so I don't know what people do in there. As for the content I have done so far, it's not needed. Unless your dps is so low you can use LBs and still have enough time to generate another during the boss fights. At that point, though, you'd probably run into other issues.

[LanceValiant]

It just depends on knowing your role and assessing the situation. The general consensus, though, is to wait for party lead to announce when to use it. As someone pointed out earlier, don't just say 'lb' cuz then you're going to confuse peeps who may not fully be aware of their role; for example, a BLM using their lb on a single target is going to pale in comparison to a DRG or MNK; whereas, if you need to destroy multiple targets (i.e. Ifrit's Nails) then it's almost mandatory for ranged DPS to do it.

[Yumi_umi]

When i see the dps being hesitant about LB i tend to jump around spamming the limit break animation till they get a clue.
Cuz when you jump and press it, the sound will go off / the light effects but upon landing it will be canceled. If the dps still won't use it then i'll just help myself and use it and do jazz hands or fart of life. Lol

[Leigaon]

I think it's because in some situations the limit break isn't really needed so people just go on through. This is just for dungeons mind you, but for the most part you don't need the Limit break to take out a boss and to me it's silly to wait for it to fill up on the final 2 / 3 % just to do some finisher move that you don't really see in the first place b/c the animation fades out from the CS you get when you beat the dungeon.

I usually heal and am getting into tanking, so for me I've recently been requesting LB he used at more off point times for all jobs, I don't think the limit break should be reserved for damage dealers only and definitely not for a boss that you're taking down like it's a normal trash mob anyways. But bottom line? is that it's just not needed most of the time, dungeon wise.

[Aika_Nakamura]

Being a MNK, I'm pretty much always using the Limit Break in the group. I'm so reluctant to do it because despite knowing dungeons thoroughly, I don't want to waste it. Using my normal tactics for dungeons, I have received destructive criticism on how I use the Limit Breaks, even though we end up saving so much time on finishing something like a mini-boss.

[Ramura_Sono]

I have yet to see a run where using LB has shaved more than 30 seconds off the dungeon at best.

Besides, I'm more concerned about the number of tanks/healers that never use LB when doing so could save a wipe.

[Yuki_Tokita]

Because the average DPS is brain dead, their like robots. Most of the time you have to literally tell them to use it or they let you carry them.

[LunarEmerald]

Almost always a waste on trash.

During 2 bar battles, it's best to wait till the second bar is full. Using a bar right away will prevent you from having a 2 bar limit later in the fight.

There are certain parts of a fight where it's better to save the limit break for.

[LunarEmerald]

I have yet to see a run where using LB has shaved more than 30 seconds off the dungeon at best.

Besides, I'm more concerned about the number of tanks/healers that never use LB when doing so could save a wipe.

Eh. When the tank is low enough that you fear a wipe, he'll be long dead before your limit bar cast finishes. The healing limit is pretty useless and we all know how useless the tank limit is.