Quote Originally Posted by Enkidoh View Post
No, that was just FFXI that added great scythes to the game in a patch (BLMs could use them too in that game), they've always used great swords since the earliest days of the Job (FFII). Really, the closest to scythe use in the game besides BTN is Edda's scythe on the Mogstation. Because of that, it's pretty clear SE will not be introducing a specific great scythe class I'm sorry to say.
Pretty sure scythes have been a thing with DRK in FFXI since it launched. I know there was a specific weapon skill for scythe after rise of the zilart was added. But nonetheless dark knight was more of a DD in FFXI such a fun class in that game.

I do miss my war/nin blink tank back in those days.