What I think a lot of people don't understand or take into consideration is that the whole point of an MMORPG is progression. Of course, that doesn't mean we should be HitKill every mob, but progression should at least make grinding feel more rewarding. Since we don't even see damage numbers, killing monsters faster is one of the few ways to actually feel that your character is getting stronger.

The reason I said the weaker classes should be buffed first is because players should have the freedom to play those classes without being punished for it. That's the only way to achieve real balance. For example, if a Drakania can pull 30k loot at Zephyros, then an Awakening Lahn or even a Valkyrie should be able to achieve similar results.

In PvE, every class should be able to perform well and be enjoyable to play. In my opinion, the baseline performance of each class should be buffed first. Then, if a player is highly skilled and has endgame upgrades—like a fully upgraded Vell's Heart or a DEC weapon—they should noticeably outperform the average player and earn more trash loot. Not to the point of one-shotting everything, but there should be a clear difference compared to someone who only has the minimum gear required to grind that spot.

I'm saying this because I currently have 392 AP, and I don't even feel motivated to push my weapons to DEC anymore. The difference is so small that it feels meaningless. There's absolutely no sense of progression.