Quote Originally Posted by Zeonsilt View Post
Depends on the encounter.
In O4S Neo-Exdeath Bard do the same damage as BLM and RDM. (because /mechanics)
https://www.fflogs.com/rankings/17#b...obal&spec=Bard

TL;DR O4S
- 4.3k Bard
- 4.5k BLM
- 4.4k RDM
..........
- 3.9k MCH (such good dps)

But, i got the feeling that instead of MCH buffs in 4.1, we will receive BRD nerfs and both jobs will be collecting dust.

p.s. I want MCH to be competitive in Savage-scene, like it was in HW. But right now it's far less DPS and less party buffs/utility. It's a shame how they oversight this.

I still stand by my statement (in the same post you quoted) that Bards damage only becomes comparable to a red mage or black mage when there's a dragoon present. Those numbers you're quoting are Bards who received disembowel, fed Spear, and given Dragon Sight. What other job in this game needs another (DRG) to that extent? And of course a range will get closer on fights that require heavy movement or mechanics, they're consistent damage for that reason.