How is BLM in new expansion?

[Akiza]

The last time SE buffed Black Mage they were so op that Summoner had no purpose in the game. There were sub par Black Mages out dpsing above average Summoner's by 50dps while Black Mages who knew what they were doing out dpsed Summoner by 80dps.

[Sayori]

The last time SE buffed Black Mage they were so op that Summoner had no purpose in the game. There were sub par Black Mages out dpsing above average Summoner's by 50dps while Black Mages who knew what they were doing out dpsed Summoner by 80dps.

Yeah let's not talk about that utility summoner provides.. Come on.
Also a good summoner could outdps most black mages. Sure, there were mp issues but they fixed that.

[OneWingedSora]

Also a good summoner could outdps most black mages. Sure, there were mp issues but they fixed that.

That depends entirely on the fight.


And if you are talking about 2.X content, then no, assuming same skill level, BLM was always better in FcoB which I am sure is what Akiza was talking about.

[Numenor1379]

That depends entirely on the fight.


And if you are talking about 2.X content, then no, assuming same skill level, BLM was always better in FcoB which I am sure is what Akiza was talking about.

Yet SMN was better in Turns 1-7 and Turn 9.

[OneWingedSora]

Yet SMN was better in Turns 1-7 and Turn 9.

It was until they buffed BLM, yes. then BLM became better in every turn that isn't T1 and T7.

[Tman00]

It was until they buffed BLM, yes. then BLM became better in every turn that isn't T1 and T7.

So its okay for SMN to Outshine BLM for two Coils but is bad when they're finally the better caster in Final?
I would like both casters to be good, not one or the other.

[OneWingedSora]

So its okay for SMN to Outshine BLM for two Coils but is bad when they're finally the better caster in Final?
I would like both casters to be good, not one or the other.

That's the thing, there will always be a better caster depending on the fight, people just need to learn to live with that.

Do you pull these numbers out of a hat or do you honestly think a 1200 potency CD would have to be added to SMN if BLM got at all buffed?

He was being sarcastic probably.

[Tman00]

Any fight that have movement mechanics in Alex, its already outshined by SMN easily.