Everyone has some valid arguments here against Burst being a 15 min ability, I would have to agree. This has nothing to do with a comparison to XI but rather one to the other 15 min abs people are mentioning. Even at low HP the burst damage is not earth shattering, barely stronger then flare and no AoE and no DoT like Flare and 12 mins longer CD. Most of the other 15 mins are game changers. The situations where burst may save a group compared to the other 15mins is not really comparable. BLM is suppose to have that supreme offense because it trades it for the fact that is about as squishy as the Stay-Puffed Marshmallow Man. All u have is second wind, the mercy of the healers, and convert used defensively to save your life. Convert recast is perfect and did solve the problem of constant MP drain, but BLM should have its 15 min actually be a heavy hitter IMO. If u manage your hate then you shoulod be able to drain all of your mp, convert, necrogenesis burst, and second wind as another suggested. Have not died once converting yet. Have also not had burst once save my life or the groups.