One of the major annoyances with the wyvern was not only that it could easily die, and then you'd be screwed until the 2hour was ready again, but that also couldn't enter any towns or non-combat areas without losing it as well.

DRG has been able to keep up with most other DDs for a very long time, with the wyvern adding damage on top of that. They've always had very good accuracy, and a huge number of enemies are weak to piercing damage, which polearm inflicts. They also have A+ in that weapon.

I've also got the impression that drg got a bad reputation because *very* many players leveled it because the AF armor's cool looks. However, it's :bou::bou::bou::bou: to fulltime in, and adds very little to your damage dealing abilities in a party situation.