Quote Originally Posted by kyuven View Post
It's not a buff. It represents which "roles" you have filled in the group.
WHM+SCH=MND
BRD+NIN=DEX
WAR+PLD=VIT
SCH=PIE
MNK+DRG=STR
It really is completely pointless and redundant
The stat displayed is buffed, any BLM that depends on SCH bonus would know this as well as anyone who has ever noticed they have more HP in a party.