[Guide] A basic primer on party play and dungeons

[MercuryAquarius]

As an Arcanist I mostly use Emerald Carbuncle because Topaz seems to get get in the tanks way. Summons gain enmity correct? So as Carbuncle is casting "Gust" do I also gain enmity from the attack as well as my summon?

I'm trying to learn the nuances of this class so I can be a helpful and effective Summoner eventually.

[Urthdigger]

(Topaz questions)

You should rarely, if ever, use Topaz Carbuncle in a party situation. Just because you get him later, doesn't make him better. Topaz's advantage is his high defense and HP, however he actually deals less damage than Emerald (Gouge is 70 potency while Gust is 90 potency) and needs to be in melee range while Emerald can stay out of AoE range (Gouge has a 3 yalm range, while Gust has a 25 yalm range)

That said, Topaz (And Titan once you're a summoner) is amazing in the right situations. He's a sturdy tank in his own right, allowing you to solo things you wouldn't normally be able to, and can also be used as an "off-tank" is party situations, keeping additional mobs occupied and off the main tank. Only do that if the party wants you to, however.

[MercuryAquarius]

Thank you Soukyuu and Urthdigger! Very helpful.