Best DPS class in the game?

[Ryuhkin]

For DoTs, let's say TestDoT has a base potency of 50 with DoT potency of 20 for 30 seconds. Damage is dealt every 3 seconds for every DoT, which is what we refer to as a "tic/tick"

30 / 3 = 10 * 20 = 200 + 50 = 250

So if it lasts its full duration it can do 250 potency. Each tic having a chance to crit can fluctuate the damage, naturally, but a full duration DoT is incredible.

Any debuff applied by the DoT, however, does have a chance to resist (shorter duration). The damage does not because it doesn't fall under as an enfeeble.

[0caid0]

This thread is asking which of the dps classes comes out on top assuming a stand still fight under optimal conditions and equal gearing / player skill.

It'll be monk, their damage will go down the toilet when boss mechanics start showing up though. They'll prob be either top or bottom of the dps pile, never in the middle. Bard prob wont be great but at least it'll be consistent

[CWaters]

Are their really only 2 melee dps roles atm? I'm only 17 so i dont really know, but I guess you can stay with your class to 50 and not play a job?

Edit: I realize it's release, just surprised at the lack of optionality to start. I like the combat tho!

[Mikedizzy]

BARD's rule...you will see.

[Viryn]

I've been having a blast playing the Archer, but I'm thinking about trying out the black mage eventually. It seems they are making a case as being the best at DPS.

[Starshipx]

If you want burst dmg i would go with a Dragoon

[Vantwan]

Monks or Dragoons NEED to be at the top of the food chain when it comes to dishing out the most damage (at least against single targets/bosses) under optimal conditions because they are melee. It just doesn't make any sense for someone standing 20 feet and out of harm's way to be doing more damage than those who need to stick to targets like glue in order to be useful.

[TheWitcher]

Honestly on bosses if the monk or dragoon uses their level 3 limit break they are going to be top DPS, bards dont have access to any dps limit breaks but have better overall DPS than the other classes

[Niwid]

A dragoon will never run out of TP unless they are spamming AoE.

[aswedishtiger]

from my experience much like the majority of replies Id say DRG and BLM are best