Thread: How can SE make sure in melee Range RDM isnt squishy as a caster?

So my very first job was blm, and I have played all three healers, I love my astro and whm. But I'm really curious on this with red mage coming out I'm seriously wondering how many melee attacks they will have. Because I always thought it was a good idea for ranged casters and healers to stay at range not in the middle of the pack.

So I know they aren't gonna make special gear just for red mage but what are they gonna do if they are in like monk range, but wearing caster gear which is very squishy. I know the dv team knows what they are doing but I'm just wondering how they will manage an up close half melee/ caster with caster gear thats the weakest of all of the Disciplines isnt that why they attack only from range? Just wondering peoples thoughts and if anyone else has thoughts about this as well?

It's not unheard of for SMNs to be in melee range auto attacking with their book or Miasma II'ing from within a big group. /shrug

Granted, maybe RDM will have heavier armor. RDM does traditionally use heavier armor than other casters.

don't get hit.

Originally Posted by aesteval

It's not unheard of for SMNs to be in melee range auto attacking with their book or Miasma II'ing from within a big group. /shrug

Granted, maybe RDM will have heavier armor. RDM does traditionally use heavier armor than other casters.

So you think they will use Dow gear instead of caster gear wouldnt that be the only way for them to have heavier Armour. And I know its possible I just didnt think it was the brightest idea for me to be in melee range with my blm. Im just curious with the half melee part woudlnt that put them in more danger than the other two casters if they ended up having to wear the same type of gear.

Melee dps are pretty squishy in melee range. You have much better odds of survival simply by not getting punched in the face by things. RDMs will work it out.

Maybe they'll have a hide move where you use a melee dps as cover, trolling with that could be fun

As long as you are dodging AoEs and staying Flank and Rear for melee it isn't an issue. It's why mob placement comes with the Tank Role and is important.

Judging by the RDM video, it seems like a simple straight line mechanic for movement anyway. I don't even see positionals happening as it already has a melee/ranged mechanic.

As stated, historically RDM has had higher defense than other casters and wearing light to medium armors in previous titles.

Can only wait and see.

its prob not going to be at melee range at all most likely jumping back and forth creates all kinds of animation lock not to mention gcd clipping. Melee attacks are probably going in the form of sword beam attacks from range.