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    The state of FA

    So for a while FA was considered the weakest class, and quantitatively we were the least played class.

    After 2012 people rerolled in droves to play as an op FA. Subsequent updates radically changed damage calculations, combos, and cookie cutter gear builds for each class. With all of the classes being buffed and nerfed in some way.

    So where does that leave FA? Heals in dungeons aren't nearly as relevant as they used to be. Is FA good for soloing pve relative to the other classes? Pf bosses aren't soloable anymore, but every class can solo nearly every dungeon by now. Are all classes just morphing into the same tanky dps-y cookie cutter superhero? How desirable is having an FA in party for high end dungeons, relative to the other classes? How good/fun is FA in war these days? Is playing FA still fun in general? Are we still a popular class or have our numbers dwindled?

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    i'm not sure about your case, but whenever my guild go hunt bosses or run FT2 and MO, i'm called for healing (usually 3 or 4 man party)
    In dungeon, FA can still better than FS, wa, wiz and FB (huge crit, insane atk rate so never block, just frame in MO can block my atk in BM3, can heal when needed => better survive), in some cases better than BL. However this does not apply in Infinite Arena
    In war, i used to play wiz for war so FA s compared to wiz, but other says FA is good.
    Enjoy FA if you loves running dungeons and feel like a boss when whole party screwed if you die lol

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    I usually 3man dungeons now, mainly ft2,mo and fa is necessary in 3man(FB,FA,FS)No wiz.
    FA is a growing class, lately i seen alot of people rerolling to them because of their op dmg, i doubt they will last because of there def other then their def they are a pretty op class(in war).
    In pvp fa are fairly average, its pretty hard to beat a fb,wa but other classes are easy in pvp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by spittaz View Post
    I usually 3man dungeons now, mainly ft2,mo and fa is necessary in 3man(FB,FA,FS)No wiz.
    FA is a growing class, lately i seen alot of people rerolling to them because of their op dmg, i doubt they will last because of there def other then their def they are a pretty op class(in war).
    In pvp fa are fairly average, its pretty hard to beat a fb,wa but other classes are easy in pvp.
    I trio/duo dungeons better without a fa.even as a wiz I saw bringing FAs kinda useless. For me best trio is bl, fb, wiz. Fb for debuffs.bl has highest dps and wiz for synergy.but thats just me tho.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xFear View Post
    I trio/duo dungeons better without a fa.even as a wiz I saw bringing FAs kinda useless. For me best trio is bl, fb, wiz. Fb for debuffs.bl has highest dps and wiz for synergy.but thats just me tho.
    True, bl/wiz/fb are a better trio but my friends are fb,fa =P(i get on my friend's wiz if we need a wiz)

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    Quote Originally Posted by xFear View Post
    I trio/duo dungeons better without a fa.even as a wiz I saw bringing FAs kinda useless. For me best trio is bl, fb, wiz. Fb for debuffs.bl has highest dps and wiz for synergy.but thats just me tho.
    it's not that all FB and BL can tank tyrant and dries w/o heal, your case is special since they can tank like that. Overall, FA still play a good role in high lvl dungeon party, except aFI hard mode and b3f where most people can be 1-hit, thus heal doesn't matter much O.o

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    Quote Originally Posted by Imunique View Post
    it's not that all FB and BL can tank tyrant and dries w/o heal, your case is special since they can tank like that. Overall, FA still play a good role in high lvl dungeon party, except aFI hard mode and b3f where most people can be 1-hit, thus heal doesn't matter much O.o
    im talking about duo/trio, if u cant tank then why try to do so when its gonna be a royal headache..? and still,if u go with a bigger party i rather bring x2 fs than 1 fs and 1 fa, x2 aggro and ss will be more than enough to easily kill tyrant. same as dmg fs will do better than fa.bottom line is FA aint wut they used to be years ago,yes they are good in pvp or pk cuz of range and heals but thats about it.pve they are no longer needed.
    also a big party who relies on FA heals will most likely die or need a 2nd/3rd try since it will be 1 fa healing whole pty (not enough time) think about it .
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    Quote Originally Posted by xFear View Post
    im talking about duo/trio, if u cant tank then why try to do so when its gonna be a royal headache..? and still,if u go with a bigger party i rather bring x2 fs than 1 fs and 1 fa, x2 aggro and ss will be more than enough to easily kill tyrant. same as dmg fs will do better than fa.bottom line is FA aint wut they used to be years ago,yes they are good in pvp or pk cuz of range and heals but thats about it.pve they are no longer needed.
    also a big party who relies on FA heals will most likely die or need a 2nd/3rd try since it will be 1 fa healing whole pty (not enough time) think about it .
    yes, i do duo and trio Ft2 a lot, FA heal CD is 3s, mass heal 15.5s, enough to keep party alive unless tyrant always hit all party members at the same time (FA included) and 2k5 -3k dmg each hit, which is never the case if you go trio FT2. Yes, 1 FA cannot heal 7 party members at the same time, that's when 2 FS would be better than 1 FA
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    Quote Originally Posted by xFear View Post
    im talking about duo/trio, if u cant tank then why try to do so when its gonna be a royal headache..? and still,if u go with a bigger party i rather bring x2 fs than 1 fs and 1 fa, x2 aggro and ss will be more than enough to easily kill tyrant. same as dmg fs will do better than fa.bottom line is FA aint wut they used to be years ago,yes they are good in pvp or pk cuz of range and heals but thats about it.pve they are no longer needed.
    also a big party who relies on FA heals will most likely die or need a 2nd/3rd try since it will be 1 fa healing whole pty (not enough time) think about it .
    true but FA add more balance to the party, sure their dps isnt the best but it also sint the worst(i think) but in any case if your dying they heal lol(i like to mb on bosses so i need heals =P)

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    Every class could solo most dungeon but FA be the fastest base on their best DPS in pve. In war, you OP range and BM3 make you cut out of the scene when you hit people if he/she don't tilt the window down and your damage still op. In pvp just as WI range class should not be able to beat melee class with equal gear but you manage to win over BL and FS. Overall FA still OP in every aspect of the game but since I don't have a FA, I don't know how much fun it is so no comment on that.

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