Ideal Raid Force

[Mr_Grinch]

What is the ideal raid class/job template for Progression Raiding?

[Nabian]

It's a difficult question to answer because it differs depending on the mechanics of the first. Certain jobs lend themselves to be more favorable for particular content. Also it depends on player preferences.

I can only speak from a tanking vantage...

With tank you only have two possible options. Pld/War or Drk/War.

Without a doubt hands down the warrior job is the clear winner for the OT position. As for the MT position it depends on the fight. Paladins are traditionally the "safer" option through added utility and higher physical mitigation. DRK however, brings increased damage and magical mitigation at the expense of physical mitigation and utility.

If your group is struggling with dps checks and outgoing dmg isn't significant it may be beneficial to make the switch. My point is....it's about flexibility and what works for your group. Having the ability to switch jobs as needed for your group is going to provide far greater benefits that having a standard "this is the best composition"

[Sessurea]

drk/war/brd/smn/drg/nin/sch/whm


drk relieves the need for mnks dragon kick.

Smn relieves healers mp by offering battle res

nin buffs everyones damage.

drag buffs brd and everyones crit

brd buffs smn and offers mp/tp regen.