Best DPS class in the game?

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To put it in the simplest terms from my experience from playing MMOs, usually the weakest defensively, will be the strongest offensively. By that definition, Black Mage will be the highest DPS or DD (however you say it) in the game.

This is a comment that wasn't well thought out or even warranted as a response. You've stated a few obvious things such as "how you play your class" and "equipment" being thrown around loosely for the sanctity of the responses and the topic. To say that another class is better than one is a bold statement in considering that one class will always balance out another.

My entire point is that there is going to be balance between every DPS class, along with tank classes. What one might be lacking, another will pick up for. It's just simple mechanics found in any MMO. Defensive stats on the character sheet have nothing to do with your damage output.