note: I'm not a bard and don't pretend to be. This is just a response from a healer's point of view.


1: A few times. As WHM being my primary job I always feel a little better to see a BRD in my party to give me assistance with MP or Limit Break If I need it..
Unfortunately, the healer LB hardly pays off if it's a near wipe but I sure am glad when it does.


2: Lol. Define "need". Theres only a few fights I can think of that actually REQUIRE a LB. That's MOG EX, BRAYFLOX, TITAN EX(ads, optional strategy), LEVI EX(optional strategy), IFRIT EX(giant nail, optional[?]), TURN 4(rook). Unless it's to skip a phase or to beat a enrage timer/mechanic, it's not "needed" but who wouldn't welcome more damage.