Best DPS class in the game?

[Iskander]

in terms of long term DPS: While proper TP management can allow for sustained DPS amongst the melee DPS classes (DRG and MNK), the fact remains that eventually they will run out of TP in a longterm battle (i.e. boss fight). If/when they run out of TP, they must wait for TP to regenerate. This highly affects DPS numbers when you calculate the fact that the TP management system doesn't have a way to infinitely regenerate TP like the BLM's MP management system does. Now the LNC/DRG has a skill that allows for a portion of TP to be restored (Invigorate). Calculating this, you have a way to continue your TP management for DPS. Done correctly, you'll be able to handle melee dps more efficiently.


BLM's are more suited to infinite sustained DPS due to the fact that they can pretty much infinitely regenerate their MP. Their concerns more fall into what skills to use how and when. They are magnificent DPS, however, they are stationary. Melee DPS can attack while on the move, while BLMs have to remain still in order to inflict DPS (except Scathe).

[Kennison]

While i realize this can be irrelevant depending on exactly what kind of fighting and where. I haven't seen anyone mention limit breaks here. Isn't Bard limit break a healing spell. Depending on the fight that could be a pretty big drawback based on the fact that there are already a lot of classes that can heal with limit breaks. To be fair... i neve played 1.0 so my bias comes from FFXI, but without seeing any numbers i have to say BLM is the best caue they get sleep and fantastic looking robes!!!