Hybrid FM: should I go for it?

Hello guys, what do you think about a Hybrid FM (DMG + HP types) for those who can't afford a switcher type FM?

I mean, my Asal dmg (with donor stuff without GM awakes and GM pet) is around 800m (or a little more, I don't remember exactly). For me it's pretty enough since I can kill most people with that. I am thinking about getting 3xSTA awakes on my gauntlet and boots to boost my HP a little bit.

Using a STA CS set and some other stuff I am currently hitting ~420m HP (it's somehow enough for me since 450m+ would nerf my damage, but the closer to 450m the better ofc). By adding some STA awakes I would be able to deal my current maximum damage (the 800m+) with a better HP.

Actually when I am in HP mode I can kill a lot of people on flaris... it's really hard to see someone with 500~600m+ HP (except for templars and maybe mentalists). I say 500~600m 'cause I think that's around my HP mode damage, I am not sure tho since I recently returned to this server and I don't remember what's my damage xD.

Resuming, is it a good idea to build a damage-tank mode FM? I know it's not as good as a switcher, but could it be a good alternative for those who can't afford that?

Thanks for your time! <3

I've tried Hybrid FM before. I had like 440 M HP with 702 M Asal or probably 2-3 million higher, I believe. And that is w/o Seraph Buffs. So you probably need to consider having an HP w/o Seraph Buffs as well because at siege, most often than not, you'll be killed fast and you'll be left w/o Seraph Buffs.

With 800 M ASAL on your damage gear, I gather you weren't FD? But nonetheless, 800 M is still too much for an ASAL in my opinion. Unless you are gunning to kill FD Templars. Which at siege, is most likely absent. For me, a good ASAL is somewhere around 700-720 M and that's with nice HP as well.

The reason why I switched to switcher is because 440 M HP is kinda low for siege. FM Switcher really has the upper-hand considering that YJs need to use combo skills to kill them on their HP gear. I liked the odds of it so I went switcher.

You can go for 'suicide-mode', it's like kill or be killed. If you are planning to do that, might as well use hybrid type with nice HP since you'll be most likely be killed by YJs and FMs nonetheless. Other benefit of a hybrid is if there is an Arcanist at siege. You will survive Arcanist's EVA Storm at respawn portal. That's basically what they do to gather points.(guilty, ).

Imho, hybrid is nice if you can't afford being a switcher. You just have to be careful who you ASAL. Watch out for Templars or maybe Mentalist. I bet with 700 M ASAL, you can kill a FM and YJ in STA gears. Just don't take this game seriously. Just have fun. Siege is fun. Regardless of being an MvP or not. Some claims that it's all about how you play the game. At some point it is true. That's why I made an Arcanist and just EVA at portals. I'm more of a PvE-type player anyways.

This is rather long. But good luck and have fun!

Thanks for your answers!

@Shai
Yeah I am not a FD, I just have donor stuff, not awakes and pet (just set/cs/jewelry/weapon/shield).
Your explanation is really nice and definitely I'll go for it!

Yeah, my bad. I failed to notice it on your previous post. I just saw it know. You did said that you aren't FD.

Anyways, you can PM me in-game as well. My IGN is Shai. See you around!