Endelig said:
/RNG is more fun though. With Soboro you get to use Sidewinder so much. Just my opinion though. I don't want to waste merits in polearm cause it would just be a sub weapon for SAM. I use Archery elsewhere. So it really depends on your situation. I think in the end /RNG is still viable though.
True, it all comes down to preference really. I will admit /RNG is definitely more fun than using a spear. However for those looking to simply "maximize" their dmg output for bird merit pts, I would recommend polearm. Unless you're hardcore SAM and have it as your #1 main, or have RNG and or DRG to 75 as well, I find it a waste to spend merits on a secondary skill, as it's always best to capitalize on a job's primary skill that is used above others. I was going to say caps the highest but then COR & PUP would end up going with lol throwing and dagger -.- <^> you SE.