FFXIV ARR | Introduction to the Bard Job
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Summary: Bard is a Ranged DPS that truly stands out. With a combination of high critical damage, control of the battle field, a nice selection of AoE attacks topped off de-buffs, the ability play a support role while decreasing his/own DPS, and use the Healers Limit Break, the Bard job is without a doubt one of the most intense jobs to play in FFXIV ARR.
Bard is Classified in game as a DPS. Bard pre-class, Archer, is basically FFXIV's Ranger. Buying arrows is a thing of the past. You simply equip a bow and you're set. Any song played, the Bard will pull out a Harp. Instruments are not equipped, nor are a form of gear. They're rather a cosmetic you don't control.
Utilizing Dexterity as the main attribute, Bard gear should be around +Critical Hit Rate, Determination, and Skill Speed. Bard's MP is not used for spells, rather the amount of time your Songs stay active. Each bard song differs in MP ticks. Only one song may remain active at any given time.
Pros:
Easy to learn.
Easy to master.
Gear is cheap.
Variety of weapon skills.
All around great DPS/Support.
Cons:
Most players don't utilize the many de-buffs and tactics Bard offers. While the class is easy enough to learn, players often approach this class as if it's nothing more than FFXI's Ranger. While you're classified as a DPS, you're technically a support job, that is meant to assist in damage and pop the Healers Limit Break if all the mages go down. While your songs do decrease your own DPS, they truly help assist the party. Learn to pop songs than turn them off for a balance of high dps and support.
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