By Odin.Zicdeh 2009-09-02 19:15:14
BST is all about thinking outside the box. You have to be creative to be useful. An interesting option came with the most recent update to the Circle abilities. BST is no unusually useful for choice Zerg situations
Example on KV, Choose a pet with innate Vermin Killer, use Kill Instinct, and your Party has a huge attack/accuracy bonus, this works equally well on ZNM Cerberus. As well as Kirin.
Tiamat, BST is invaluable, able to handle all the adds without much problem at all. Though many jobs can as well, it's still something to be aware of.
Depending on what you consider Endgame, there are various other options. For SCNM, BST is hands down the best puller. Able to pull with sneak and invisible up makes even the most precarious of situations manageable.
The real response however, is Flexibility. BST is not a useless job, but choosing the right job for the right situation is key to endgame success. The best you can do is have a Pet job, a Damage Dealing job, a Tanking job and a Mage/Supporter. "1 job only" people tend not to cut it this late in the FFXI scene unless they have sweet connections or give amazing oral pleasures.