Quote Originally Posted by Eorzean_username View Post
AST did get a slight buff in 3.3
The 120% buff was only for Aspected Helios (AoE) and not Aspected Benefit (single target) which remains at a 168.75 potency shield in PvP (67.5% of 250). Spamming only Aspected Benefit on yourself won't keep you alive long if the dps is anything decent, you'll need to stop and get some Benefic II out. One definitive advantage Astrologians have in PvP comes in the form of Lightspeed which lets them cast their bigger heals instantly. However, that only lasts for 10 seconds, or 15 if it is extended with Celestial Opposition, which is usually a good idea if you have people on you. It has a 2 mins 30 cooldown. There is also the chance that they have drawn a Bole, which slightly reduces damage taken.

In terms of pure healing output, White Mage has the upper hand, but it comes at a cost of mobility they lack compared to Astrologian. Scholars have their fairy and Lustrate, but really they could use some help at the moment.