The problem with Summoners

[AreeyaJaidee]

I explained that ifrit's radiant shield is a wasted spot. So logically he either needs a replacement attack or buff. I also said that a self dmg buff OR >a defense buff would be useful<

I agree Smn putting vit accessories on to increase titans hp isnt optimal. I've done this myself before and it ruins the smn total dps... Plus it's been tested and proven that the vit only increases titans hp not his physical or magical defense which is an important aspect of anything tank oriented... Unless it's an evasion tank. Titan needs better threat and defense. Not over the top stats, just "save the party if tank dies and is recouping" stats, heal able like a normal tank in other words. Side note; I've done all smn hard mode dungeon runs and it is hands down the funnest time I ever had in ffxiv. This is my opinion but I feel like if that's how I wanna play the game then SE shouldn't be objectionable to me using mechanics in an interesting manner since the game is about having fun in the first place. Buffing Titan makes more content than just hard dungeons open to ppl that wanna do this because they love smn.

Of course garuda is weak. That's why I said give her a self dmg buff or a buff that causes her dmg abilities to apply a dot...

Inb4 "this makes smn too OP" : smn is about versatility. If you give us a tank, melee, and ranged pet... Then don't half ass then. These are our bread and butter, they make the job shine.

[Nirokun]

I agree Smn putting vit accessories on to increase titans hp isnt optimal. I've done this myself before and it ruins the smn total dps...

While I agree that putting on vitality accessories isn't optimal, I find myself going back to a VIT accessory set for soloing peisteskin maps, because higher max HP means Sustain heals for much more, being that it is a % heal. I focus target him, keep sustain up, and nothing can kill him. The hardest has been the marlboros because of bad breath, but even they're beaten. It's a balance when you use vitality accessories, because titan lasts longer and you pull less hate. You just need to stay alive and beat the timer.

For right now, this works, but I'm totally up for changes come 3.0.