Tanks are so mainstream. (Ramuh extreme done without tanks)

[Duelle]

Yes, let's nerf a tanking pet for being able to tank with proper support from the healers. Better nerf SCH DPS while we're at it before there's a 7SCH 1SMN video of Ramuh EX also.

Right, because there's absolutely nothing wrong with bypassing the need for a tank with Titan-egi in content that is supposed to require a full party and is current...

I appreciate novel group comps to clear stuff (40 priests in Molten Core comes to mind), but how this is handled will be determined by how prominent this use of Titan-egi becomes. If it does become widespread the devs would have no option but to nerf SMN, Titan-egi or both. I'm more the type to nip things in the bud, which is why I'd expect them to do it before it becomes prominent.

[Purrfectstorm]

I play a tank and I'm not upset. I'm glad alternate strategies exist for different pieces of content. It spices things up a bit. Even if this is becomes a "default" strategy, I doubt all groups would be able to pull it off. Even still, there's tons of other content in the game so I don't think I'll be out of a job anytime soon

[Pantz]

In Rift, when a guild tanked an end game boss using a pet tank (and thus bypassing lots of mechanics including tank swap mechanics), the entire guild got heavily punished, on top of a temporary ban. Wonder what SE would do. I am pretty sure they wouldn't leave a boss tankable by a pet though.

[MartaDemireux]

Seeing as how Titan-Egi is labeled as a "Tank-type" pet I would really hope that they do not remove the ability to tank endgame with him. They wish to bring in hybrid jobs in the future and this is a perfect example of a hybrid in action. They'll have to figure out a way to balance it out in other content and make it more equal to PLD/WAR but it should definitely remain an option.

[Kiokin]

This was obviously possible because Titan-egi is a ground-type, and as such is immune to Ramuh's electric moves.

[Jonasan999]

Wow that a really damn good strategy right there. Salute to your skills!

[Eidolon]

Shoot, what sort of skill cap do you feel you need for this strategy? Is it as easy to perform as the one used in Moogle-EX? (3 tank strat)? If it is, I might well go and build a PF specifically for this using Tank accessories on my SMN. I'm tired of the bad parties at this point and just want to clear it, lol.

[Lyrinn]

People act like this is the first time people have tanked bosses with just Titan-egi.

FYI: This isn't new.

[MartaDemireux]

Shoot, what sort of skill cap do you feel you need for this strategy? Is it as easy to perform as the one used in Moogle-EX? (3 tank strat)? If it is, I might well go and build a PF specifically for this using Tank accessories on my SMN. I'm tired of the bad parties at this point and just want to clear it, lol.

Don't worry about the accessories. When Rouse/Spur wear off your pet's stats revert to your current gear. So you have to choose between not using the buffs or gimping your own damage by a lot with the use of tank accessories full time. With the reduction in damage pets have already I'd say it would be more beneficial to have them deal more damage for enmity and for your own hits to be more powerful to kill faster.

[Eidolon]

Don't worry about the accessories. When Rouse/Spur wear off your pet's stats revert to your current gear. So you have to choose between not using the buffs or gimping your own damage by a lot with the use of tank accessories full time. With the reduction in damage pets have already I'd say it would be more beneficial to have them deal more damage for enmity and for your own hits to be more powerful to kill faster.

even if you nerf your own DPS, though, you'll still be out-DPS'ing any tank even in full tanking accessories. Though the Damage aspect is... quite interesting, as you're right- that helps with threat.