How do you enjoy playing casters?

[Dreamsoap]

I mean it sounds like you're struggling with low level gameplay. Every single job is absolutely horrible sub 70. You need need to get them to endgame to judge them properly. (AST has very low dps in the grand scheme of things. It's a healer that's been balanced around it's ability to buff the party. WHM may be up your alley if you want higher damage as a healer.)