[Ranylyn]

Completely missing one critical point: Phenex is tied for the highest skill growth in the game. Go figure, with Zerans, as well as Tannites/ Raid Mechs.

Spirit Hunter + Parting shot + Normal attack = Battle Spirits completely covering the parting shot, + very high damage output.

Alternatively, due to their high skill, they also make incredible Kensei/Monk characters; high crit, healing based on skill, and wonderful FP management.

From the Ashes should not activate at a much lower threshold, factoring these examples in. You used BK as an example. BKs have NO FP managment. Of course a BK won't get any use from it. That's like saying a melee Umbral should get full benefits from Noctis Arcana, which is clearly aimed at mages since it affects the FP costs of SPELLS. It simply doesn't work that way. Many racials are geared more towards some classes. And there's nothing wrong with that.