How much different is a premade smn to a premade blm, with the same gear, as opposed to a pug smn vs a pug blm with no gear, I would say that heavy magic defense tends to play a role. I see not a soul attempting to figure out the stats, and everyone whining about premades. (even though premades are queued seperately from pugs) If you don't use common sense and utilize the defenses in the game, then a smn should tear you up unless you learn to gear for some defenses.