PLD changes; thoughts?

[Rithy255]

I can definitely say from a glance it does have the potential to take 3rd place by a larger margin leaving WAR to possibly need a hotfix potency bump prior to 6.31. Of course this is all conjecture but people really don't understand how much 100% crit DH can ruin a jobs dmg ceiling potential. 900 potency before crit/DH is even calculated is no joke.

I think it's likely that they're aiming for PLD to be slightly behind GNB/DRK due to its other benefits, like being able to give two raid wides and having utility, likely more sustain and access to holy shelltrons and interventions, both GNB and DRK are also apparently "hard" because they're more busy as well (Just going off what they think I really dont consider drk or gnb too much harder).

can't really use "pld lacks a personal" anymore, I even think PLD's got the second best personal (dark mind is usually the best even if it's really annoying).

[VictorTheed]

I personally don't think it needs changed, maybe combine a skill or two to further help button bloat but that's about it.

Just keep my Clemency heals strong like they are & don't take away any of the tools I have to get MP back is all I'm asking from the changes coming.

[Curisu]

Is it just me or does it looks like PLD is even worse for old content.
He was already useless in level 70 Ultimates but it now looks even worse.

[Rithy255]

Is it just me or does it looks like PLD is even worse for old content.
He was already useless in level 70 Ultimates but it now looks even worse.

nah i hard agree, the only thing PLD's good at in early content is having their short cd in ARR, PLD's losing damage lol. It's not going to be really great to play in early content, which will likely make people think PLD's a boring easy 1, 2, 3 Job.

I guess in stormblood it might actually hit pretty hard though so it might be ok in 70 ultimates, keep in mind you get magic buffed by FOF so you're gonna do lots in your burst.

[Oizen]

Is it just me or does it looks like PLD is even worse for old content.
He was already useless in level 70 Ultimates but it now looks even worse.

Square Enix doesn't ever give a shit what their balancing does to any content that isn't current cap level

[Gserpent]

Square Enix doesn't ever give a shit what their balancing does to any content that isn't current cap level

Which is fucking insane, given that they place a huge emphasis on using Duty Finder to help ensure people can do old content reliably.

Honestly, the XIV team need new leadership or management if Yoshida isn't going to get off his ass and get some work done on this. Let him handle the QA and nitty-gritty of content production because the team clearly excels under his leadership there, but let someone else take the reins for design. Or whoever is in charge of things like class design and management - if not Yoshida, whoever that person is. Because they're doing a frankly terrible job and have been doing a terrible job for some time now.

[LoadedVirus]

I feel like Goring Blade should be an OGcd either that or Fight or Flight needs to be slightly longer, other than that I'm pretty happy with the changes over all

[Wyther]

Morning fellow Holy Knights!

How’s everyone doing this week?

Regarding its changes I must confess I feel pretty “grey” about it as it’s neither too enthusiastic yet not dissatisfied either.

The removal of our DoTs might’ve probably given us more advantage for DMG boost or slightly hindering.

What are your thoughts however?

PS: Still loving PLD as always <3

I walked away from the class.

I wont play Paladin ever again.

They 100% did NOT need this.

To say I'm dissapointed is an understatement. I know I wont be the only one.

[True-to-Caesar]

I walked away from the class.

I wont play Paladin ever again.

They 100% did NOT need this.

To say I'm dissapointed is an understatement. I know I wont be the only one.

Logged today to test the paladin changes after switching to GNB and DRK a bit in 6.2.

While there are some real QoL and improvements, such as Veil or like having a free Holy/Circle (makes the AoE combo less dull), I’m not a fan of how they pigeonholed everything into FoF which also now feels a tad bit too short. Cover is still useless, with Oath cost + too situational. Bullwark as another defensive cd was long overdue.

I do feel GNB can be clunky but after testing PLD it felt worse. Could be a question of habit but right now it def doesn’t make me want to go back.to PLD.