DRG vs SMN (which more easier to play)

[Drakeos]

So what are the pros and cons about DRG vs SMN and also kinda leaning towards DRG though (i like heavy armored class)

[SovereignAegis]

After leveling either of them to 60 in dungeons (not this fate nonsense that doesn't train players) either will start to seem easier. They are both staggeringly different in their playstyles but when you level either up you'll know what rotation works best and how to pull things off with either.

Neither are as difficult as machinist however, if that's what you're looking towards in fear of.

Just think if you'd rather spear something in the face with a massive burst and jump around or attack something with 100,000,000 wet rubber noodles.

[DragonHunterG]

Dragoon is much easier to play effectively imo

[Zencurse]

What do you consider harder. Hitting a bagillion buttons while setting up for a 15 second period of time in your rotation where you utterly wreck face? Or landing positionals on a mobile target in order to deal maximum dps? Let that inform you which you should consider as well.

Also SMN in a perfect world deals less DPS than a Dragoon so if that's something you care at all about consider it. That said that "perfect world" example doesn't exist often and in general if your target is Savage progression both classes are borderline required in every comp (Summoner is OP as fuck on both A1/2 Savage, Dragoon battle litany + insane ST damage/burst is greatly appreciated in all fights and super helpful in A3 Savage).

Lastly, you like Ranged or Melee more, quite simple but its important. Some people like getting up in the bosses face and caving it in, if your that kind of person play Dragoon. Others like the more tactical approach of standing back, surveying their surroundings and seeing the fight from as many angles as possible. If that's more your speed, SMN is up your alley.

[Drakeos]

Well i don't want to die much and able to move out of stuff fast and able to DPS fast and not relying on cooldown to stuff rotations

[Bishop81]

Just pick the one you thematically like.

Difficulty of play style and effectiveness changes over time from expansion to expansion - even patch to patch.

[Drakeos]

Don't know what i like atm (ATM do like mchs but gauss barrel is problem due to DPS)

[HulveinBlitz]

It varies, depending on each person.

Try both, answer your own question.

[Kabooa]

attack something with 100,000,000 wet rubber noodles.

Do you feel it, Mr Crabs?

[Drakeos]

It varies, depending on each person.

Try both, answer your own question.

I don't want to do both to 60 just want something i can do mechanics with well without being punished by AOES or stuns or one shot moves