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Originally Posted by Samoht
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Group content tiers:
S - Enchanter, Bard
A - Cleric, Shaman, Paladin, Shadow Knight, Rogue
B - Monk, Ranger
C - Warrior
D - Necro, Druid, Mage
F - Wizard
Mage definitely not very good in group content.
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Mage is plenty good for group content, they do great DPS. You've underrated them and Necro, while overrating Pally and SK. Even in late Velious era where Pally/SK are at their best, they lack the DPS or game-altering defensive ability to be one of the most powerful, particularly since only 1 tank is needed and it doesn't have to be one of the plate classes. Ranking that era:
S -
Enchanter,
Shaman (with Torpor)
A -
Bard (with epic and played optimally, which is rare),
Rogue,
Cleric (sometimes overrated; there are times when other classes can provide sufficient healing while also contributing DPS, including Necro! More than 1 Cleric in a group is the worst diminishing returns of any class too),
Monk (with Triple Attack and Two-hander/fist swap technique; not 100% sure on the DPS parses but seems very high)
B -
Necro (A tier if good charm target is available),
Mage,
Pally,
SK
C -
Ranger,
Warrior
D -
Druid (without heal clicky and charm; A tier if there's a great animal to charm)
F -
Wizard (without Manarobe or DPS clicky; D or C tier with top items)