Quote Originally Posted by xxPheNoMeNa View Post
My first UWU clear was 9 days after release, and I have 20 or so uploaded clears (I have a few more not uploaded) before you had access to better gear. UCoB I wasn't subbed when it actually released but I did clear it (and multiple times after) before 345 gear was available, so I still had the same item level as anyone else in 4.1, and even the SMN nerfs on top of it.

And if you don't believe me, then here:
https://www.fflogs.com/character/id/...&mode=detailed
https://www.fflogs.com/character/id/...&mode=detailed
Not sure why this is even in this thread.

On the contrary... Summoner seems really powerful of late. I'm all for the if the class is more difficult it should do more damage but it having a raise, party buff and small heal for party members. Black mage mains pain is real.