Just because DRK cleared ultimate first doesn't mean it doesn't need buffs

[Risvertasashi]

It would stand to reason that if one DRK clears UCOB, another DRK might do the same. Not sure what this proves. Thanks for the drive-by attempt to discredit the thread though.

One server first clear might be a fluke.

Several server first clears suggests there might be more to it than people are claiming.

[Valdegarde]

One server first clear might be a fluke.

Several server first clears suggests there might be more to it than people are claiming.

That some people love Dark Knight as their main despite its faults? I wonder what these magical heroes would say if asked whether they think Dark Knight needs some work done. I think I can guess the answer, and it's different than what the community's gut reaction is imposing onto them.

[Risvertasashi]

That some people love Dark Knight as their main despite its faults? I wonder what these magical heroes would say if asked whether they think Dark Knight needs some work done. I think I can guess the answer, and it's different than what the community's gut reaction is imposing onto them.

I'm not saying DRK doesn't need a little love from the devs.

But I am implying that some of the more... extreme opinions might not be giving credit where credit is due. (And this applies to people that might refuse to take a DRK, not just DRK players).

[Lyth]

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I was surprised for a moment, and then I saw that it was Raffter.

[Argyle_Darkheart]

The obvious question is, "Why would two world first groups use the 'weakest' tank in the 'hardest' content?"

Is there an obvious answer? I don't think so.

[Chrono_Rising]

The obvious question is, "Why would two world first groups use the 'weakest' tank in the 'hardest' content?"

Is there an obvious answer? I don't think so.

Well the WF answered. They said they ran because they liked the way the class played.

[Bourne_Endeavor]

The obvious question is, "Why would two world first groups use the 'weakest' tank in the 'hardest' content?"

Is there an obvious answer? I don't think so.

For the same reason Angered initially ran Samurai then Monk when Dragoon/Ninja is clearly more optimal. They found it fun. Yes, Monk helped with Mantra, but at the same time, unless fights have an incredibly high DPS check, comp won't have a significant impact unless you're speed killing.

[Eliroth-Kaminari]

If evrything is ok whit DRK then we would not see numbers like this in fflogs.

[WhyAmIHere]

If evrything is ok whit DRK then we would not see numbers like this in fflogs.

From what fights has this data been gathered?

[Bourne_Endeavor]

From what fights has this data been gathered?

Neo. No matter than percentile average, Dark Knight represents only 22% of uploaded parses. Now this isn't a full proof metric. Samurai, for instance, has high upload totals despite slowly losing its foothold while Machinist is the lowest despite being meta. Still, it's far better than looking at a WF clear and assuming everything is fine.