Summoner Early Post-Launch Feedback at level 80

[CecMiller]

K, but a lot change between 4.5 and 5.0 in terms of Dungeons. A lot of the DPS finally got good AoE to deal with trash mobs. DPS are no longer restricted by TP to use their AoE. Besides, the true measuring stick for DPS has always been trial and raids, not dungeons.

You can check the EX raid statistics too. This is Titania.

That said, I would like an explanation as to why a class who was previously stronger or equal to that of Blackmage's AOE prowess is now almost rock bottom? Its the biggest drop I have observed to date. There is FAR more setup required to deal good aoe dps on SMN than is required for other jobs who simply press 1-2 button combos for MORE dps. This should be a genuine concern.

https://imgur.com/a/hPKAwBx

I'll also make it clear that these EX fights are not kind to melee. They lose uptime in a myriad of ways. So their DPS will just get better if they are allowed full uptime.