SAM out classing all other DPS

[Ryaz]

@GunZLegend: The reason the DoT is so long is because the way our rotation works, we can't just reapply it with a combo like other classes. It isn't part ofa normal attqck rotation. We need to build up a Sen first and THEN use it. It takes about 22 seconds to go through a full rotation for a Midare and about another 9 seconds to reapply Higanbana. If the buff was the same duration as every other class, we'd literally have to reapply it every other rotation and it would be falling off any time mechanics made us move.

Now, does it need to be a full minute? I don't know. But it's much harder to reapply, taking at the shortest 2 GCDs plus a cast time or 3 GCDs and a cast time if you don't have Jinpu going.

Same thing with our buffs. They last a long time because if they didn't, they would constantly fall off during our rotation, which is a lot less flexible due to the way Sen is generated. Heck, they fall off quite a bit now if mechanics stop us from attacking with a 30 second duration and a 22 second rotation before we can reapply, unless we have Hagakure up to clear our Sen and avoid overlap. We can't just look at our buff time and go "well, better use an Arnor Crush combo".

Not saying SAM is super difficult and doesn't have some advantages, but for buffs and the DoT, there is a reason for them being the way they are.