Why is Summoner the most ignored, misunderstood and broken job?

[Razushu]

umm...I'd hardly call 1k+ Spirit Takers in abyssea that can fully refill your MP after Spamming Mana Cede and BP's and depleting your MP pool in large chunks a "weak WS" not worth using instead of Retribution or Cataclysm. Maybe if you had your staff capped, you might appreciate it's utility.

In Abyssea, everything can do big damage, there is no argument for SMN melee in here that can't be applied to the other backliners. I spam Mana Cede and BP's and spells from my subjob and MP is still not a problem. I have the weapon skill it's the highest tier I have I fully appreciate it's utility I use it all the time in Campaign and exping on EPs.

[Dallas]

In Abyssea, everything can do big damage, there is no argument for SMN melee in here that can't be applied to the other backliners.

How long does it take to fire off a V spell? How much enmity does that produce? You still aren't ready to argue against melee mages.

[Razushu]

How long does it take to fire off a V spell? How much enmity does that produce? You still aren't ready to argue against melee mages.

Anyone with sense can argue against making the weakest side of a job that can be applied under certain circumstances the full time main focus of the job