I am more interested in how the potencies will end up for larger groups of enemies.
Until now Red Mage aoe has been "ok" but take 2 Red Mage's in a 4 man dungeon for example, and stuff does not die all that fast, lol
Which is a bit frustrating. The Red Mage scathe, it will have limited use i would think. It is different being on blm and having scathe, blm has use for it.

Very glad tether is at least removed, that was utter useless. Just used at low levels for kicks.