Thread: RDM 6.0 Idea

So, since SE seems to be pretty firm on the idea that our "defensive" utility in the form of Verraise is the reason for our relatively low rDPS, I got to thinking, what if RDM could get some more proactive utility that could stop people from going down in the first place, while still potentially feeding back into our rotation (while nerfing Verraise somehow ofc)? With that in mind, I looked to two skills in WHM and BLM's respective kits that seemed to be good candidates for the task: Assize and Manaward. Hopefully the concepts speak for themselves, because I'm not exactly the best at explaining stuff outside of discussion.

Leniency: Deals unaspected damage to all nearby enemies with a potency of 250
Additional effect: Restores HP to nearby party members
Cure Potency: 350
Balance Gauge Cost: 10 Black Mana
Grants 5 White Mana
Recast time: 90s
Charges: 2
Radius: 15y

Phalanx: Grants a magicked barrier to target party member equal to 30% of your maximum HP.
Duration: 15s
Additional effect: Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 250 to all enemies near the target when the barrier breaks due to damage.
Balance Gauge Cost: 10 White Mana
Grants 5 Black Mana
Recast time: 90s
Charges: 2
Range: 25y
Radius: 5y