Idea: Split Archer into Bard and Ranger

[Vinestra]

No. Aside from the issues that come from branching class (see SCH and SMN balancing), it does not change the fact that WM itself will still cause the class job that has it to play awkwardly if they still have archer's skillset.

It also does not work with the current meta on party composition. Unless you want ranger to compete with casters for the dps spot (which means no spell damage)

One of the major reasons why Smn/Sch balancing was awkward was because they filled two different roles: Buff Summoners arcanists skills damage and Scholar gets buffed. Also the conflicting stats didn't help. But yeah, it wouldn't really change much in the way of playstyle without something, gimmicky being added in to the ranger skills.