A core component of FF is missing (now) from 14

[Kaecilius]

The role quest for healers in Dawntrail was basically a huge "Hey remember Esuna? Because you need Esuna here. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ESUNA IN YOUR HOTBAR." so it is my hope that we will see more status effects coming up in the future.

[1313]

The role quest for healers in Dawntrail was basically a huge "Hey remember Esuna? Because you need Esuna here. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ESUNA IN YOUR HOTBAR." so it is my hope that we will see more status effects coming up in the future.

and in shb it was repose. still not entirely sure why.

[Silver-Strider]

and in shb it was repose. still not entirely sure why.

SE was just trying to reach their quote of "What do we take from WHM to give to everyone" that expansion.

[CamuiKushi]

and in shb it was repose. still not entirely sure why.

Fun fact, you can sleep the very last enemy in the level 99 dungeon to interrupt its AOE, but it's immune to stun!

[Xieldras]

I'm finding less and less use for Warden's Paean in content, especially current content.

Vulnerability? I can understand why it's uncleansable as it teaches you a fight's mechanics. The DoTs/Bleed you get when you step outside the area as well, since you learn positioning.

But some of the rest simply make no sense to keep out of Esuna/Warden Paean's reach.

Some of my fondest memories linked to that skill were cleansing the Dooms on Healers in Dun Scaith. Or heck, being rewarded with avoiding the Doom entirely by casting it ahead of time due to its shielding effect (that is useless against uncleansable debuffs).

There are so many design options available as well if they make Esuna more useful in fights. Like if a Healer gets a cleansable Silence right before a raidwide that does heavy damage. Is everyone topped off? Is removing the Silence the priority? Stuff like that.

For now, Warden's Paean is relegated to the odd Paralysis or Bad Breath in overworld content. What a bore.