Is it bad to only like DPS?

[Leep]

I've tanked and healed with the best of them, and I believe I'm very competent at it (At least I've never gotten complaints), but at the end of the day I would MUCH rather go DPS than tank or heal.

Am I a horrible person? Maybe it's the lack of other roles that are present in most modern MMOs but I just enjoy doing damage more than keeping my mates alive or taking damage for them. I've slowly been liking Machinist as a somewhat DPS support, but even not doing as much damage as other classes I'd still rather be doing that. Maybe I'm scared of responsibility?

[revonine]

I'm a healer main but if i'm running roulettes with one mate for example we'd always both go dps as we can ensure stuff dies fast. Or I would go AST and just feed him cards. I love big numbers as much as the next person but at the end of the day play what YOU enjoy the most. We play to have fun and if that's fun to you then keep doing what you need to do.

[Bigcat9715]

You do you...if you only want to dps go ahead. Don't worry about everyone else they'll find other people to fill the tank and healer roles. That said, the only real downside to only running Dps is the que times. Hope you have a good book on hand. :P

[Leep]

You do you...if you only want to dps go ahead. Don't worry about everyone else they'll find other people to fill the tank and healer roles. That said, the only real downside to only running Dps is the que times. Hope you have a good book on hand. :P

Most que times usually don't last more than 10 minutes, which I use to hang out at the Golden Saucer or surf the web. Everything else I usually find or start a PF and we que just fine. I definitely miss the instant ques but they have never really bothered me. I usually only get slack from people who are looking for tanks or heals and I usually stay quite until they see I have a PLD and SCH.

[Arasiel]

I only dps and my girlfriend only plays healers.. Just personal preference. With that being said I'm excited for the next dps job to come out!

[Alisane]

What makes this game fun is you can do whatever role you like! If it makes you feel any better, I am THE WORST at DPS. My numbers are terrible, I never move out of AoE, all I do is stare at my tool bar (and still suck).

I always prefer to heal or tank any content. Not sure why I can handle those roles and not DPS. But a good DPS supports the party in its own way, by ending fights quicker and utilizing their own support skills (mantra, litany, vulnerable rebuffs) so I don't think you should feel bad about it at all! Having good DPS makes all the roles have an easier time.

[Paladinleeds]

What makes this game fun is you can do whatever role you like! If it makes you feel any better, I am THE WORST at DPS. My numbers are terrible, I never move out of AoE, all I do is stare at my tool bar (and still suck).

I always prefer to heal or tank any content. Not sure why I can handle those roles and not DPS. But a good DPS supports the party in its own way, by ending fights quicker and utilizing their own support skills (mantra, litany, vulnerable rebuffs) so I don't think you should feel bad about it at all! Having good DPS makes all the roles have an easier time.

Are you my sister from another mother!? I can't stand being a DPS myself either. That's the great thing about it, everyone can do different things. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes. If you love DPS, more power to you.

[Windi]

People generally seem to think of healers as an unsatisfying class to play as (probably because it doesn't give them a sense of "empowerment" that some people look for in games) and tanks are sparse due to also being low damage and heavily demanding that you understand some mechanics.

In that regard, I think it's only natural to like DPS more because it's really the easiest class to play by comparison.

[Chiramu]

In that regard, I think it's only natural to like DPS more because it's really the easiest class to play by comparison.

Tanking is actually the easiest role to play in FFXIV. DPS need to make sure their rotations are spot on to maximise their output. DPS is much more stressful(and rewarding) in FFXIV then healing and tanking. People rarely look at healing metres, but they constantly make sure you are min-maxing your DPS.

[OliviaJ]

Totally fine. My go to kick back roll is Healer (and no I don't care if I'm not dps'ing, hence KICK BACK), dps if I feel like button mashing and going all postal, and tank if I feel like being a leader (with stress!). As stated above, that's what's nice about the game. You can fill almost any roll that suits your wants at any time. Just have fun!