Quote Originally Posted by Ririta View Post
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Lv50-57 SMN was unbearably boring to me. I hated being stuck to just: DoTs -> Ruin II. I actually enjoyed SMN alot before I found out Ifrit sucked. Because I was controlling what Ifrit was doing and using his utilities. So it kinda filled the gap. Then I realized Garuda was best because of Contagion which meant I could not longer have my pet on Sic. Because Garuda uses stuff whenever she wants. And even worse, she offers no utility.

No stun like Ifrit
No counter shield like Ifrit
Ifrit is physically stronger
Ifrit is unique compared to Summon I/II

But because of poor balance, Garuda is a must have. If they remove Contagion, Garuda will be garbage. Titan is in a good spot right now though at least. But he seriously needs Provoke.

Anyway.. once I got Dreadwrym Trance SMN was amazing to me. I love interactive jobs. I liked being able to attack. And I don't want that taken away. I actually adore pets/companions in games. But I don't like the idea of the pet controlling me.. and I certainly don't like not being able to defend myself.