Tri-bind

[Sunako]

I agree that is pretty much problem for SMN. PPl not complain much summoners because their damage is good, but neutral game and support game is kinda weak. There is not many tools how you can protect yourself or team mates like other jobs.

RDM can jump/charge, heal, reduce opponent damage with Monomachy and heavy.

BLM can sleep, heavy, bind, Aetherial Manipulation, heal with convert and use swiftcast every 30 sec if need instant sleep/heavy/bind

MCH can knock back, heavy and stun

BRD can jump and bind with repelling shot + silence + defensive song that mitigate little bit damage.

SMN can use energy drain and tri bind that have 2.3 sec cast time. If you are in dreadwyrm stance or have no aetherflows in general, there is nothing how you can instantly protect yourself outside of additional actions.