Summoner Needs to be buffed

[JanVanding]

Why on EARTH would a gap-closer matter on a ranged DPS? Same with the shield that only affects YOU and not the entire party.

Spoken like someone that never did an EX or above.

Gap closer allows you to squeeze more casts off before having to move, shield if you're confident/know what you're doing let's you clear cast to eat a mech and not interrupt your casting flow because you had to stop to move.

Unless you're playing in an environment that has Enrage/hard dps checks, you're not going to be able to present a good case for where SMN needs buffing because you're not playing it at the optimal level.

Now, Do I think SMNs need buffs? Yes, but not flat potency buffs because their potencies are pretty good and will shine when they get to a decent DH breakpoint

They need cooldown and cast time tweaks as right now to optimally rotate they have to blow quickcast as part of their rotation (meaning no Quickcast for Rez) and the energy drain cooldown window is extremely precise with absolutely no give for anything with a transition phase.

They don't need uber buffing, they need tweaks and tidying up at the mechanical level.

[dinnertime]

Spoken like someone that never did an EX or above.

Gap closer allows you to squeeze more casts off before having to move, shield if you're confident/know what you're doing let's you clear cast to eat a mech and not interrupt your casting flow because you had to stop to move.

...Or just use Ruin IV during Ifrit phase if you have to move. Plus why would you need to shield and eat a mechanic to finish casting something? SMN casts at least three times per minute, everything else is instant. You basically played your cards wrong if you have to move and interrupt your three only spell casts.

This also applies to ShB SMN where you still had plenty of mobility due to Egi Assault. Basic knowledge.

[Sequora]

You’re crazy if you think SE is going to treat this job like a physical ranged DPS. They are very specific with their categories. Ranged magical and ranged physical are considered different roles. The ideal party has 2 ranks, a shield healer, a pure healer, 2 melee DPS, magical ranged, physical ranged.