So you're telling me..

[Vallhallix]

Reaper can aoe heal the party, provide a party damage buff that last 20s and do more dps numbers than samurai and black Mage? Why even play any other melee, outside of aesthetics?

Hey you're talking about a game where a support class (RDM) can have an insta raise, on demand self healing, substantial utility and do more damage than a Summoner. "Jack of trades master of none" class philosophy btw.