The "nerf this, nerf that, and nerf everything in between" attitude

[DragonFlyy]

Does the reduction of damage hinder the ability to tank? If not then it doesn't really matter. Tanks aren't supposed to output high DPS. That's what DPS are for.

[Atlaworks]

Does the reduction of damage hinder the ability to tank? If not then it doesn't really matter. Tanks aren't supposed to output high DPS. That's what DPS are for.

They're still doing better DPS than machinists are at least.

[saber_alter]

Does the reduction of damage hinder the ability to tank? If not then it doesn't really matter. Tanks aren't supposed to output high DPS. That's what DPS are for.

it wasn't really a reduction of damage at all, rather a change in the way we manage MP.

[Rhaja]

Does the reduction of damage hinder the ability to tank? If not then it doesn't really matter. Tanks aren't supposed to output high DPS. That's what DPS are for.

Two abilities that cost a ton of MP to help mitigate damage during pulls are completely useless at the moment. Dark Passenger no longer applies it's blind, nor it's increased damage beyond the first target. Abyssal Drain no longer applies the HP from hitting a target beyond the first target. So yes, this does add some hindrance to out ability to tank via more damage being taken during pulls that could be avoided.

It would be like when you cast Bane, it only went to one other enemy. Yes you could manually spread your dots, or just go purely single target, but it does effect your total ability to perform.