The summary of ‘The Strongest and Weakest Jobs in Dawntrail | Xeno Explains FFXIV Balance and Best Tank Skill Speed’

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The video delves into balancing adjustments for tank classes in the game, focusing on potential buffs needed for Paladin, Dark Knight, and Warrior while noting that Gunbreaker fares well without adjustments. Tank DPS relevance is discussed alongside healer dynamics. The video also addresses other classes like Reaper, Viper, Black Mage, and Summoner, contemplating necessary buffs or nerfs. The Sage healer job is favored, and Warrior is poised for upcoming content gameplay. Optimization approaches for different tank classes are highlighted, emphasizing elite skill speeds for optimal damage output. The tank hierarchy is outlined as Gunbreaker, Warrior, Dark Knight, and Paladin. Overall class balance is deemed good, calling for buffs for specific classes like Black Mage, Ninja, Machinist, White Mage, and Scholar. Personal class swaps based on group requirements are also considered.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses balancing adjustments for tank classes in the game. They suggest Paladin, Dark Knight, and Warrior needing buffs, with Gunbreaker not needing any adjustments. Tank DPS relevance is questioned, with some comparison to healer DPS dynamics. The balance of tanks in this game version is described as not as bad as in the previous iteration. The discussion then shifts to other classes like Reaper, Viper, Black Mage, and Summoner, mentioning potential buffs or nerfs needed. The speaker expresses favoritism towards the Sage healer job and planning to play Warrior for the upcoming content. There is mention of potential class swaps depending on group composition needs. Personal testing and rotation videos are mentioned to be worked on, highlighting differing optimization approaches for various tank classes.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of tenacity and skill speed in relation to Paladin and Gunbreaker. They suggest that Paladin benefits more from tenacity, advising a skill speed of 2.5. Gunbreaker is seen to perform well with a skill speed of 2.5, whereas Paladin struggles at 2.4. The speaker suggests choosing 2.5 for Gunbreaker for optimal damage output. They also mention preferred skill speeds for different scenarios based on ping and recommend 2.46 or 2.47 based on personal comfort and playstyle. The tank hierarchy is outlined as Gunbreaker, Warrior, Dark Knight, and Paladin. The overall class balance is considered good, with slight overtuning for Piko and Gunbreaker, calling for buffs for Black Mage, Ninja, Machinist, White Mage, and Scholar.

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