BLM vs. SMN

[SilverRhyme]

Simple the difference is between BLM and SMN is party composition if you have a Dragoon go with Black Mage as the caster if you have a Monk go with Summoner.

Can I ask why this particular combinations? (genuinely curious)
I thought you'd bring a dragoon with a summoner to help with bursts more since smn burst is slightly weaker.

[sackm]

Simple the difference is between BLM and SMN is party composition if you have a Dragoon go with Black Mage as the caster if you have a Monk go with Summoner.

umm... what? what synergy is there with a mnk and summoner. Thats kinda the big issue with MNK right now is they dont bring anything to the party if theres a DRK (drg = crit, nin = trick atk)

[Sunako]

Monks boost only summoners auto attacks right now. Before it boost ifrits damage as well, but now ifrit is magical dps. Now monks are only superior for aoe damage compared other melees. I have seen monks can do 1700+ dps in A2S that is pretty nice for melee dps.

[Xisin]

if monks get too much of a buff i'll get my picket fence and protest signs ready. Off to crusade...