How to Dragoon Per Second: A DPS Paradigm

[QCrimson]

but dropping potency to a third because of say, ground persistent AoE like in turn 10 or titan EX for example, where its not only dangerous but downright suicidal, is bad design.

I can't think of a single moment in Titan ex in which you can't land your positionals. Same goes for turn 10, except maybe when the boss is about to charge. Not saying those moments don't exist in other fights (T11, Ravana ex, ?) but the good thing about our rotation is that it's flexible. If you feel like using the 4th hit is too much of a hassle in certain situations then skip it. Your DPS won't be as good, but it should be good enough.