Samurai Discussion

[Ryaz]

So, looking at the skills, Samurai is going to be interesting to test. It'll probably be like my MCH in Heavensward... lots of time on the test dummy trying to figure out the rotation. Definitely looks more complicated than I expected, with 3 resources to manage (TP, Sen and Kenki). Heck, it looks like they've upped the complexity level on a lot of classes with the addition of things like Heat on MCH and Ninki on Ninja.

Only thing I don't like is the lack of utility, which everyone else has been pointing out. Sure, there will be role skills now instead, but it still looks like Samurai brings nothing to the table but lots and lots of damage.

[Herokoon]

Yes I don't think samurai will secure a slot for something like super savage (at least not for high percentile first clears) but after everything is said and done, it will be what current MCH,BRD, and MNK are currently in Heavensward "damage wise". On paper currently, and this is just on paper. For something akin to a min/max composition, I see DRG,NIN,SCH,AST, I would only assume bard will be getting a slot from just the sheer fact they have buff upkeep for almost 100% of the time if they are on point for swapping out songs, and the Crit scales with drg, and sch, not to mention the drg's piercing buffs the bard. Potentially SMN may snag a spot also, Ifrit for physical, and Garuda for magic (looks similar to mch hypercharge at the launch of 3.0 not super potent) Not too sure for tanks, but currently I hear whispers of PLD doing 30% more damage than the other two tanks on napkin math. Feel free to fact check me on some of this, as I am not 100% sure on PLD, and sorry for going off on a tangent.