we need a sword dps

[jomoru]

So to answer your question with a another question, do we need really a new Tank or a Healer class aswell?

Tanks have the right to novelty too.

[Shippuu]

Allrounder here, so I dont mind whichever role we are going to get. But if SE were to only add 1 class, which role do you think this class will have? SE has shown so far that they will cater to the majority. We know that DPS players outnumber the Tank and Healer by alot. I doubt SE would release one class for the tanks or healer. Knowing SE they want make sure that majority of the playerbase plays their new class, otherwise it would be a waste ?

Do we really need another melee dps though? If you're looking at numbers and saying dps outnumber tanks you're counting all dps against them. But if you narrow it down to the population of players who play melee dps their numbers aren't anything special compared to tank players. If you look at official census data, tanks comprised 21% of job breakdown while melee dps comprised of 22%.

[Felis]

why are all sword classes tanks. i think we need a sword dps class that will use a rapier

Samurai, but with Katana

Well Red Mage is know for being able to double cast the same skill at once so why not give it a mechanic that allows Red Mage healer to double the healing potency resulting in using 2 of the same healing skills for 1 cast and 1 skill cost.

That way Red mage becomes the Burst healer type Job.

I hope Red Mage will be a melee caster.

[FeliAiko]

If they introduce SAM, then chances are it's going to be that sword DPS. Funny enough, this would further solidify WAR's spot thanks to SE, unless SAM got their own debuff and it wasn't a major DPS loss for them to maintain it compared to NIN.

[AlphaFox]

I fall under that category as well, had raised WAR to 50 but had no real interest in tanking, decided to give DRK a shot and now I am the MT for our Static Raid with zero issues jumping into dungeons as a tank. Just need a class that appeals to people to get them in the door and keep em, sure some may turn right back around but if even a percent of those people stay instead of staying as a DPS or Healer, I call it a win.

[Morzy]

There already is a sword-ish DPS. Rogue. Sure, they're rather short swords, but still, sharp bladed thingies!

Seriously though, I'd like to ask... do we REALLY need yet another DPS?

Daggers are not swords. Come on dude.

[jomoru]

Daggers are not swords. Come on dude.

If its as large as a wakazashi, gladius, or Machete its a sword.

[Gabrielleblanc]

If its as large as a wakazashi, gladius, or Machete its a sword.

Basically all the daggers in this game are that size. Still Classified as daggers.

[jomoru]

Basically all the daggers in this game are that size. Still Classified as daggers.

Not really no. Both Ninja relics are clearly swords. The Allagan weapon but there are things that count as daggers..


Really what this game needs is a class that uses Khopeshes!

[Morzy]

If its as large as a wakazashi, gladius, or Machete its a sword.

I want a freelancer dude. Don't sit there and tell me rogue fulfills this just because they fit your description of a sword wielding class.