I have a friend who wants to come back to FFXIV after a very long break (she made it to level 24 or so on a gladiator back in ARR...so basically brand new) and she wants to play a damage role and is looking for the easiest rotation. She says she struggles with watching fight mechanics and managing a complicated job and just wants something simple. I recommended Summoner as IMO the new reworked SMN is about as simple as it gets, but she said she doesn't want to play a caster.

Unfortunately I don't have a ton of experience on anything besides RDM, SMN, SCH and SGE so am looking for advice. Maybe BRD?