Most Sought-after DPS class?

[Bourne_Endeavor]

Range? Admittedly I've only played Lancer (Dragoon) to level 21... but I'd swear I've never seen a ranged one.

He meant Bard and Machinist, which are physical range jobs. Dragoon buffs both of their damage, especially Bard, through Disembowel and Battle Litany. Without a Dragoon, Bard and Machinist can drop anywhere from 300 to 500 DPS. Hence why Dragoon is among the most sought after jobs.