Quote Originally Posted by Darkstride View Post
I don't think you understand Contagion. Contagion isn't about MP management. It's about extending the duration so that you can do other damage while the DoT's run. Time saved on re-applying is time spent on dealing more damage. It's especially useful with Raging Strikes, because you are extending the duration of BUFFED DoTs.

I would also agree that Ifrit is never better than Garuda. Unless, of course, you don't yet have Garuda and are left with no choice.
I was just mentioning the MP thing as a sidenote, I didn't say it was all about MP management. It's main effect is obviously about doing more damage. It's a great ability, but also essentially the only thing that keeps Garuda ahead of Ifrit. There are plenty of times where I don't care about Contagion e.g. when mobs are dying too fast for it to matter.

And while I understand it keeps your DPS up, I'm not going to freak out over a slightly lowered damage output because I prefer a more manageable Ifrit on some fights. For instance, using Ifrit to take on adds with radiant shield up etc. etc.