Connecting the DoTs: A Summoner Guide

[Judge_Xero]

If the Spell Speed bug ever gets addressed I think that SMN single target damage will see a bit of an improvement

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...tivation-Issue

Even on current gear the pets are losing ~3-5% Damage. On a heavy Single Target build (CRT/SPD) it would be very noticeable, since you would probably be using Ifrit and have the higher Enhanced Pet proc %.

[KroLeXz]

I think I can probably hit 1400+ as well, if you notice I even had a fester in there before bio refreshed for 1700 lol. I just literally picked up chest and legs and wanted to see if any difference.... in an optimal parse, I went up about 60 dps vs my high watermark of 1320 prior. I'm also over hit cap like a mother, since I'm using the 210 gloves from savage and i190 head pieces :X

[KroLeXz]

resubmitted, since it won't let us bump. I don't want it to get buried in other useless bug reports! SMN FIXES COME FIRST!

[Havenchild]

Ok I think I got all the changes in 3.0 finally. If anyone notices anything missing in particular, feel free to mention it and I could elaborate on that.
Outside of that, next thing I intend on working on will be Alexander (Savage) tips for all the turns and some rotation tests with full 210.

resubmitted, since it won't let us bump. I don't want it to get buried in other useless bug reports! SMN FIXES COME FIRST!

Dare I say, I wouldn't be surprised if it's brushed off by now. Also Spellspeed as a whole being almost nonexistent in its affect on DoT damage. Needing almost 90-95+ just to budge a DoT tick 1-2 points seems broken.

[OneWingedSora]

I will probably try and record an A1-4s PoV too as well as Thordan EX SMN PoV because I think SMN is arguably the best job for that fight.

[Mizi]

Thanks for this Guide. It's been awhile since I played SMN and reading this guide, helped me to get back the SMN and play with it. But, I still have a doubt and it's 'how ranged SMN is'. Regarding this, I was talking to some mates and we were discussing if SMN is ranged or "semi-meelee", given the fact that Miasma 2 has a limited area to be cast. So, my question is: how far - or close - should we stay from mobs/boss?'.

[Havenchild]

Thanks for this Guide. It's been awhile since I played SMN and reading this guide, helped me to get back the SMN and play with it. But, I still have a doubt and it's 'how ranged SMN is'. Regarding this, I was talking to some mates and we were discussing if SMN is ranged or "semi-meelee", given the fact that Miasma 2 has a limited area to be cast. So, my question is: how far - or close - should we stay from mobs/boss?'.

Unless for some reason mechanics hinder you, you should always be in melee range. More autos, more damage.

[Mizi]

Unless for some reason mechanics hinder you, you should always be in melee range. More autos, more damage.

Thanks!

[OneWingedSora]

Thordan EX SMN PoV:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM87daF9NIc

[Mizi]

I needed a help on SMN, it's more like a 'how to setup the cross-bar for PS4 controller'. Is there anyone here who plays on the Controller? Could you send photos/images of the cross-bar, please? I still haven't figured out a good 'positioning' for the Skills on the cross-bar.