Is BLM truly simple?

[OneWingedSora]

For those that are compairing Smn to BLm, just stop. The only things they have in common is the fact they cast, and do damage, otherwise, it's a completely different beast all together. Blm is burst damage, Smn is Damage over Time, with a single burst move that really doesn't hold a candle to a single three astral fire firestarter proc. Smn is also situational, you wouldn't want to a bunch of Smn's in a party during fights that have phases that have a DPS check, you'll lose every time. The only reason Smn push such high numbers is because any half competent at their job Smn will have their dots up at least 85% of the time and a pet that constantly attacks, even if you micro your pet or not.

SMN does good burst though if you have full atherflow stacks.

And no, that's not all there is to SMN. There are many tips a tricks that differentiate a good Summoner from your average one.