The current State of Casters 6.05 edition - balancing discussion

[Grimoire-M]

If there’s any job that should be taxed for mobility and utility more it’s Summoner. Red Mage and Black Mage need buffs but Summoner arguably needs nerfs or to be left alone. I don’t see an argument that applies to them that doesn’t apply to the ranged who ARE in a bad spot right now. Machinist needs significant buffs due to its supposed selfish role too (I’d rather Dismantle back but I get that Reprisal’s already good).

To be clear, it’s to such a degree that I think Summoner should be fighting for the bottom, caster spot be damned. That’s how much the raise, Phoenix taxes, mobility differences, Searing Light, and their brain dead rotation are collectively worth.

You want damage buffs on Summoner? Make it a caster DPS again.