Quote Originally Posted by Judge_Xero View Post
Having each of the current pets fleshed out would be a huge bonus. I think some who want more pets, don't even realize that they have different purposes (other than Titan) and not just "use whatever one you like".
Garuda could use stronger AOE skills and Ifrit could use much stronger single target so you can distinctly classify them as such. (Ifrit flaming crush has no business being AOE)
These are all changes that could be coming in 3.0, which is definitely more important for SMN than say, another AOE or ST pet that doesn't quite accomplish its purpose.
Honestly I think devs and the community lack imagination when it comes to pets.

Ifrit - Single Target melee pet that adds dps buff to melee dps
Ramuh - Single Target range pet that adds dps buff to back line dps
Garuda - AoE range pet that adds back line dps buff
Shiva - AoE melee pet that adds melee dps buff (maybe tp regen so they can spam more AoE abilities)
Titan - Tank Defense buff in obey that can become emergency tank with sic
Levithan - slight healer buff / Crowd Control (mainly AoE push backs and binds to protect Mages from adds)

Change cast times to standard 2.5 and lower mp cost to encourage situation summons.