CD use and my A.D.D.

[Gemina]

Oh boy, more people who never use Dissipate. I'm not sure of some people's experiences or if they don't play Scholar in extreme/savage end-game. It does have a use, but if you only do dungeons/casual content you probably will never find a situation where you need those stacks unless stuff really hits the fan.

It is in my case. I've only done difficult content up to ARR EX primals synced where Dissipate is not available. But that isn't the reason why I don't bring it up. The reason I don't is because while only a percentage of players participate in EX/savage content, everyone runs casual content. But I do admit, I would likely be more inclined to bring it up if I participated.

Fairy Swaps. There are instances where one fairy may not be the most optimal use for the entire fight...

While true, the potential of fairy swaps is lost due to the fact that they share cooldowns, and it is one of my gripes about the job. I am also not sure if you are referring to using Dissipate as a means to fairy swap. I tend to think of fairy swaps as immediate, and after a 30sec cooldown, it is simply a summon or re-summon.

The long cast time of fairy swaps is also troublesome. Burning up swiftcast, or losing gcds due to the cast time is hardly ideal. The most ideal situation I've found is during phase changes. One fight that comes to mind is The Aery version of Niddy. I use Eos in the beginning, and summon Selene when he leaves the arena signifying the add phase in order to get Fey Wind on everyone, which ends the phase quickly. When Estinien raises the shield, I re-summon Eos. The reason why I bring up this instance despite still not having Dissipate is to show that the most ideal situation I can think of doesn't require the skill, and it requires that I immediately summon another fairy, which Dissipate takes away.

Dissipate in this same situation would have me sacrifice Fey Wind in favor of increased stacks and healing potency, but since pushing this phase as quickly as possible is the best way to mitigate the damage Estinien takes, Dissipate would be the less ideal choice. I'm guessing the same rings true if similar mechanics exist in endgame, but correct me if I am wrong. Fairy swapping isn't required to push the phase I mentioned, but it sure in hell makes it a lot easier. Perhaps in endgame, these DPS windows are smaller and far more helpful to do.

[Taika]

I am also not sure if you are referring to using Dissipate as a means to fairy swap. I tend to think of fairy swaps as immediate, and after a 30sec cooldown, it is simply a summon or re-summon.

She probably refers to that, and fairy swap is often done 1. after the fairy cooldowns have just being used and 2. at a time when there's nothing going on for a while. For example, I swap my fairy with Dissipation before boss uses ultimate in A12S and before Lapis Lazuli phase in A11S. There's literally nothing going on in the fight while I slowcast my new fairy summon.

[technole]

Yeah the Fairy Swap Fey Wind opener is best in just about every Savage floor and Extremes. The extra SkS/SpS is very good for Dragoon, Bard, and caster openers. Also helps healer DPS too since you are putting DoTs up, basically sharing the raid your utility as a Scholar. Just like DRG battle litany in a sense. All the while trading in Fey Illlumination on cooldown. It's minor, but's a DPS increase. I tell people are you doing your part to help skip Soar, or A11S Lapis? Ha.

I still get bit triggered when I see a pug Scholar blow Fey Illlum just to try to get a better Adlo pre-pull, wasting the cooldown when Fey Wind offers more benefit. Most cases like A12S you want the Astro pre-pulling with Noct shields before they swap to Dirunal since it's better than Succor, covers the first prey hits better.

She probably refers to that, and fairy swap is often done 1. after the fairy cooldowns have just being used and 2. at a time when there's nothing going on for a while. For example, I swap my fairy with Dissipation before boss uses ultimate in A12S and before Lapis Lazuli phase in A11S. There's literally nothing going on in the fight while I slowcast my new fairy summon.

Yep, exactly.

I always say if you are considering Fairy Swap, always look to see if Dissipate can work to your advantage over a Swiftcast hot-swap. Like the A12S downtime, you'll likely get yourself close to full MP before the last add dies, also a thicker Succor for ultimate, and the opportunity to get another Fey Wind opener. Textbook use of the skill.