Honest question: If every player/class/job is equal,who is unique? (Gameplay topic)

[Sapphic]

Yes I already know they have these qualities and I suppose mentioning them in the OP would have been a good idea but I saw little point in it at the time.

However, you've simply proven my point further. The facts you've pointed out are merely core mechanics to their class and I'd be shocked and appalled if these weren't included to begin with. Beyond these core mechanics though, what does each class have to offer?

What skill or passive ability makes the Black Mage shine when accompanied by the Summoner?

Their ability to quickly burst adds or to push phases due to burst

What skill makes the Monk stand out from the Bard or the Dragoon in the party?

Their high constant damage, Mantra which assists the healers recovering from high damage on the party, DRGs high physical resistance to grab adds and burst them down, BRDs ability to replenish TP, MP and buff caster damage

What skill does the white Mage have that makes it stand out next to the Scholar in an 8man party?

All of the AE heals, medica, medica II, cure 3. SCHs shields which reduce spike damage on tanks by a huge amount, or reduces incoming damage on the party. Try doing turn 9 with 2x WHM or 2x SCH.

Having trouble coming up with an answer?

That's my point.

That was just a quick response, so no, not having any trouble.

So what's your point?

No, you can't accurately compare and say you have "mastered" classes at level 30, due their uniqueness coming, not from the class abilities, but from their Job abilities.