BLM

[Crescent_Dusk]

Hi guys, so I'm a noob with only a low level BLM. I was wondering why no one mentions Scathe, I love using this since it almost has no cast time. In the time it takes to cast one elemental spell I would have casted 2 or 3 Scathes. With high CRIT, wouldn't this be more optimal damage? Just curious. Also, if I main Scathe which would be better, spell speed or high crit? Thanks for answering!

Scathe triggers the GCD of 2.5 seconds, so it's essentially the same as casting your stronger spell, except you do a fraction of the damage in exchange for being able to move. Never scathe when you can stand still and cast.