Quote Originally Posted by Mansion View Post
Yet I'm wondering why they mentioned RDM specifically in the latest LL actually. It's on the lower side yes, but it's not as low as it was before 5.1. And I kind of think MCH/DNC/BRD are in a more "vulnerable" spot currently...
This is kinda layered so forgive me if miss something but RDM is definitely in arguably the worst position amongst all jobs with MCH probably being the closest to it. The reason why ranged are better off as a role is because all 5 roles bring a passive 1% to dissuade groups from double/triple dipping into the same role. Thus the rdps ranged bring as a role is more than what RDM can compensate for when compared to SMN and BLM. RDM is also solidly weaker than SMN and BLM which leaves it in a position where it’s very difficult to justify having one. Most top end groups will tell you that RDM is just not needed because defensive utility does have a diminishing returns and eventually groups should ask themselves, how much damage is worth safety. SMN has weaker defensives than RDM but so much more damage that there is no reason to ever choose RDM over it besides personal preference which isn’t good from a balancing standpoint. This is a case where the 2 jobs are too similar to each other.

Ranged however are largely fine as a role right now with MCH being a little sketch but ultimately RDM is truly the only problem child