SMN does not need a nerf, SMN needs to be brought back to what it meant back in the days. Now it's just a dumbed down affliction warlock with a horn. Don't get me wrong, I love SMN, I just don't like what they did to it in ffxiv. Having a decent nuke instead of ruin would maybe make me less bitter, or enkindle on a shorter timer (or more dmg). I just don't think their style of play reflects the lore. I would love to see the Egi's play a bigger part, and be bigger and badasser (new word!).

Anyhow, if you can get over their style of play, SMN are awesome in long sustained fights.