Quote Originally Posted by qqmoarploxify View Post
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.
SAM was intentionally designed to be the better DPS at the cost of utility. At least that was the goal for the job. Not sure how accurate this is, but there is a thread discussing this.

Quote Originally Posted by Pinkie_Pie View Post