Binding Coil of Bahamut - Turn 2 Question (???)

[kukurumei]

Another possible reason could be the Enrage method allot of people are using. I notice the SMN pet dying a lot which would cut down on their damage while gone or being resummoned.

Enrage with 10% echo is pretty hard not to win. But yes, if you go the piercing route, you cut down on magic.

If you're going it normal, then a smn might be bad in terms of burn rate. though I don't think anyone would attempt to kill the rot until 20% honestly.