Quote Originally Posted by Starkbeaumont View Post
It actually does more dmg than Garuda+Contagion [even more with drg and/or mnk in pt], but it also takes a lot more damage, meaning you need to heal it (more often). Also the SMN itself needs to reapply dots more often, so higher mp consumption.

Bolded part is the biggest issue imo.
Oh really? It does more damage then Garuda+Contagion?

I think you heard some bad information, Ifrit does like 10% more damage just testing them naked.

Thats not even considering Contagion. Not to mention Raging Strikes + Contagion.