How Would You Do... Summoner?

[lunar_seraphim]

If I were in control of Summoner, I wouldn't change much about it mechanically, rather most of my changes would be cosmetically to its animations. I would retcon that Carbuncle is the only summon you can safely call to this world (rather than being some math formula) and together you harness the powers of the other Primals. But let's not waste the Egi-glamour system; Carbuncle is able to change its appearance at will.

Ability wise, Fester would remain Fester - however, renamed and its animation changed to briefly summoning an Ifrit-like entity that charges from the caster to the target like a fiery cyclone.

Bane would remain Bane, however, renamed with Garuda appearing to cast a whirlwind that transfers your DoTs to all surrounding enemies.

I would like physical changes to the caster when evoking Dreadwyrm Trance, such as possibly gaining the wings of Bahamut or even the current animation of Bahamut's head staying while under the Trance.

I love the playstyle of Summoner, I just think its animations are severely lacking. I also really like the grimoires as weapons. I picture summoning circles sprouting out of the grimoires and unleashing the Primals.