What I mean is, is it worth ditching a DF group for Brayflox (normal) if the healer doesn't run it? I'm a level 58 scholar and when I told the tank that I didn't have protect cross classed low enough they just left.

I was using Cleric Stance, Swift Cast, and Blizzard II. Those are followed by Protect and Stoneskin but aren't allowed in Brayflox. The way that I see it is that as a SCH I don't have to do much healing at that level and so I'm benefited more by having more dps. It should also be noted that Blizzard II has a potency of 50 while Ruin I has a potency of 80. This means that in fights where there is more than a single enemy, Blizzard II is more effective. And mana isn't an issue.

I'd like to reiterate one thing. This wasn't progression content. This was Brayflox Longstop Normal. I am well aware that a 30 minute 5% mitigation is very important in difficult content, though you wouldn't believe it based on some of the hate that I got for it.

What are your thoughts? Actually important/necessary? or Too ingrained to debate?