I tend to stick with topaz at all times. Sure emerald might get in a little more damage, but topaz can hold off(even kill most of the time) an enemy. And i haven't really had any issue with keeping people all healed up. (though it sounds like your issue arose out of poor judgement on the part of the CNJ and where they were going). If the party opts to stick together and take the mobs one group at a time, medica isn't needed at all. The only time I ever had trouble keeping a party alive is when I was playing one man down through Halatali, and even still we beat the boss after we figured out what we need to time when.(though it was still a supper close call.)
also, with the exception of medica, you really get all the needed skills (protect and raise namely) with the exception of esuna (though I have yet to find a need for it). Its just a matter of smart cross skill acquisition to make ACN a great healer until they can grab SCH
also, with the exception of medica, you really get all the needed skills (protect and raise namely) with the exception of esuna (though I have yet to find a need for it). Its just a matter of smart cross skill acquisition to make ACN a great healer until they can grab SCH
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