Disciplines of War, a Personal Overview

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Bard
Easily the most user-friendly DoW dps class, the Bard consists of steady ranged damage. While it has the lowest potential, it is very easy to always meet this potential in any fight. This is partly due to their insanely high mobility since they can move and dps at the same time with no loss to output. They also have utility beyond simple dps since they can allow other classes to regenerate MP or TP, leading to more stable parties and more powerful dps. In most groups a good Bard is almost a necessity and can make almost any run go smoother just by being present.

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Conclusion
While more skilled players can probably play a Monk and probably be #1 dps in their parties, it seems less alluring to players who find it too stressing or just can't optimize due to lag. Lancers seem like a great medium between both Monks and Bards, and makes the game VERY fun because almost everything you do makes you look like a badass. On the end of it you have Bards, which are highly desired for their songs and don't have to lose dps for moving. Each class has it's Pros and Cons and in the end, it's your choice what you play, don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.