Quote Originally Posted by Petori View Post
Personally I don't think it's about making this game easier. Grinding isn't hard, it just takes time. And for some people leveling a class only for couple abilities is a timesink that is not worth it.

Anyways it's still a personal matter. If you (directed @OP) being denied because of a skill means to you so much, I would believe that should be enough motivation to level to get that skill.
Truth...

To be honest, I had to level mages and I don't like them. Even if I wanted to solo efficiently, I needed to level mages. And you really have it easy now, you can get from 1-50 in a matter of days. You only have to get to 36 for Sentinel.