Healers are way too strong in large scale PvP.

[Cidel]

It took 5 of us to take down an Astro in nocturnal stance who was holding the bottom mid where the cerulean is >_< then a scholar came and it was damn near impossible

Oh yeah, ever since they released Stormblood PvP adjustments, ASTs in Nocturnal stance are unkillable by spamming aspected benefic. Made even worse when they use Lightspeed+Celestial Opposition or stay within their Earthly Stars.





On a more serious note, I do agree that healer stacking in the Frontlines modes that didn't prioritize (or reward) kills has always been a glaring issue since even back in Secure (especially Secure where parties of 4+ WHMs would stack Medics 2s and hold the bases). I honestly think the devs need to make some changes that clearly separates Feast balance from Frontlines balance. The problem looks like healers need to be equipped to heal through some bursts/heavy focus in Feast, but need moderation in Frontlines.

The only other sensible alternative would be to cause the healing-debuff (forgot the status name.... ranged DPS's LB afflicts it) frequently from different sources (such as having some mech's attacks give the debuff or certain areas/towers/generator room have it). I do agree that once you put several healers together in a Frontlines situation where damaging/kills aren't the answer, then they can easily keep each other alive and still make progress.