BLM Macro set-up

[monochromicorn]

For a PC player, I would 100% agree with you.
For a PS4 player using a controller, a few limited combat macros or buff / debuf macros is a good idea because accessing 2nd and 3rd cross hot-bars already costs you the time in many circumstances.

I play on ps4, and I can tell you macros aren't needed. I have 3 full hot bars for pld, and slightly over 2 for war, have almost 2 full hotbars for blm and whm, and my 42 bard is barely going over 1 hotbar, mink needing about 1.75 hotbars. While there is no *need* some things would be helpful, but ultimately not worth the downtime, my opionion