Quote Originally Posted by Niyuka View Post
SAM is the best DPS class, it was also advertised as such. They wont (and cant) go back on that now. Theoretically, other classes were supposed to bring support abilities to make up for their inferiority in comparison to SAM, but judging from what we can test and see right now, at least at item lvl 314 this is not the case.

The problem being also that since SAM is the best DPS class on its own (as designed), it makes better use of most single-target buffs, thus it always is best to buff the SAM until aggro becomes a problem, so you basically require a PLD tank who has better aggro (and is the best tank anyway) right now.

Saying that each class is flat out "The Best" is probably inaccurate, and will change based on a fight to fight basis. Also, it would be dumb to design SAM, or any job, the flat out best in its department, doesn't fit the MMO style of balancing.