Heya guys, so I wanted to come back to FF14 after being gone since about a month or two after release. I am looking at either playing a bard or summoner this time around. I can see myself enjoying them in PvE, and so I will let the deciding factor between the two of them be PvP.

Does anyone have a basic pro/cons to each? Which is easier to play in pvp? I am a casual player so I dont want to try to be playing something very complex. I dont want to do black mage as my buddy is playing one that I will be playing with, and I wouldnt enjoy being the same class its a little pet peeve of mine.

I am torn between them for a few reasons. I love the DoT aspect of the SMN but Ive never enjoyed micromanaging a pet in games. The bard seems like it would be good in PvP as you can run and hit for good kiting.

Anyway, if anyone wants to comment and would want to try to sway me in either direction that would be great. Thanks in advance for any replies!