BLM concerns (End Game)

[drmambo1999]

Alright, I know there are many threads here about DPS comparisons, so please excuse me for making a new thread as I was on the ropes on weather I should or not. That out of the way, I have a few concerns regarding my main Job, BLM.

It seems that many are conflicted on which dps class is the "best" for damage output, so I just want to say ahead of time, I by NO MEANS consider my Job as BLM to be any better than, say monk or ANY other dps for that matter.

I LOVE BLM I have always played this sort of class and it pains me to read about how BLM's DPS doesn't quite stack up well with some of the other classes.

I really don't know how true all that is and I do have my own personal outlook regarding all that.

My concern though (Finally XD) is will I have trouble getting in to parties for later turns in Coil as a BLM? (taking into account gearing up)

[Sleigh]

You're probably reading about BLM before the most recent patch, 2.3. Their damage got buffed almost exactly 10% in 2.3, which put them in a very competitive spot and are in no way a sub-par choice to a team if you can play well.

[Alise]

Just wondering only. Is Blm equal to Smn now with just 10% buff?

[Ginga_K]

In Patch notes, SMN received a buff of 5% too..

With Classic examples of various videos for Coil static, most of the BLM aint a favoured DPS pt member vs melee dps

[Sleigh]

Just wondering only. Is Blm equal to Smn now with just 10% buff?

In a standstill, in equal gear, BLM > SMN slightly but it's close. In actual content it depends on if there's AoE, multi-DoTing, how long multi-DoTs can last, how mobile the content is, how bad RNG can take you out of the fight, etc, but it's usually pretty close or SMN will win unless it's something like T8.

In Patch notes, SMN received a buff of 5% too..

With Classic examples of various videos for Coil static, most of the BLM aint a favoured DPS pt member vs melee dps

SMN was not buffed by 5%. In most practical fights they weren't even buffed in the slightest - the biggest change is Bio II's MP cost reduction, which is very minor and more a QoL change than a buff.

[Zamii]

comparing blm to smn now isnt as close as people seem to think it is, if both are highly skilled, the smn will win by a landslide on most fights, the only exception i can think of is T8, in which blm is now fighting monks for top dps if neither have responsibilities (of course a smn wont be far behind), and of course AOE intensive fights, which basically dont exist in second coil.

[Judge_Xero]

While BLM may not top the charts in single boss Damage over the whole fight, it has defensive buffs, amazing AOE and great burst damage. All of which has it's own utility uses. With the single target increase BLM is a great endgame class

[Xisin]

Black mage is in a really good position right now and can handle any fight with enough practice. If you like the job then go for it, its fun and can be rewarding to learn.

[drmambo1999]

Alright thank you all very much for your feedback. I am sitting at 50 with my BLM and am working on my ATMA atm. I am glad to hear al the work I put into the toon is not in vain. See you all in game.

[Umero]

Alright, I know there are many threads here about DPS comparisons, so please excuse me for making a new thread as I was on the ropes on weather I should or not. That out of the way, I have a few concerns regarding my main Job, BLM.

It seems that many are conflicted on which dps class is the "best" for damage output, so I just want to say ahead of time, I by NO MEANS consider my Job as BLM to be any better than, say monk or ANY other dps for that matter.

I LOVE BLM I have always played this sort of class and it pains me to read about how BLM's DPS doesn't quite stack up well with some of the other classes.

I really don't know how true all that is and I do have my own personal outlook regarding all that.

My concern though (Finally XD) is will I have trouble getting in to parties for later turns in Coil as a BLM? (taking into account gearing up)

Once you learn all your skills being a blm. Your one and only concern is your own luck. The more luck you have, the better your job is. BLM is a luck-dependent job.

To answer the questions about getting into parties... well, sadly, the answer is yes. Still, people tend to choose to recruit other jobs rather than blm in the current state of game.