Bard
The old fashion true support job, Bard gives great boosts to Mages and Melee alike. Bards also make the best pullers, able to claim mobs ahead of time and sleep at camp, allowing chains in the hundreds to be possible. The only downside to Bard is its complete lack of damage capability. It is possible to do some with full dagger merits and the best gear available, but would still pale in comparison to any real Damage Dealer (that and you will be too busy to engage!). Another plus to Bard is their songs cannot be interrupted by external forces; tasks like sleeping are alot easier to execute.
The two main subs for Bard is White Mage and Ninja. Ninja sub is most suited for merit parties, Utsusemi: Ni is fast to execute as compared to Stoneskin + Blink, making rebuffing smooth and mechanic. White Mage sub is more suited for small and large events, where the help of +MP gear can be a great backup healer.
I rarely use Bard at the moment. Still in the process of taking the rest of my jobs to 75, but when that is finished I plan on making full use of Bard, endless merits!
The two main subs for Bard is White Mage and Ninja. Ninja sub is most suited for merit parties, Utsusemi: Ni is fast to execute as compared to Stoneskin + Blink, making rebuffing smooth and mechanic. White Mage sub is more suited for small and large events, where the help of +MP gear can be a great backup healer.
I rarely use Bard at the moment. Still in the process of taking the rest of my jobs to 75, but when that is finished I plan on making full use of Bard, endless merits!
Skills and Merits
Skills
Merits
Bard / White Mage
Bard / Ninja