Happy SMN Thread!

[Priemo]

Okay, I've seen so much of "How sucky SMN is" type of thread, so I want to start something for those who are satisfied with the class and share thoughts on how we can make the most out of it.

I'm a level 34 SMN, planning on sticking to it despite of the disappointment people show about that class.

This thread is for sharing techniques, tips, strategies on how to make the most of the SMN Class

[glim]

an unpopular opinion? be gone! be gone from this depths you vlie heathen, my unquestionable knowledge from random fresh level 50 summoners that I see on my 196th ifrit ''farm'' repels me from your blasphemy! they suck and I have data to back it up!11

but yeah.. summoners are more than fine. I might see a nerf.

[atomicdeath]

summoner, if you want to call it that, is a useful job.

It just aint a summoner.

[shinros]

summoner, if you want to call it that, is a useful job.

It just aint a summoner.

Yup I agree. This is my opinion on the subject.

[Seraphi]

summoner, if you want to call it that, is a useful job.

It just aint a summoner.

To be fair, the basis of comparison is FFXI, and let's be realistic, it was boring as hell.

I'm not overly fond of the emphasis on DoTs (though I still find it more entertaining than THM), and I'd like to see more synergy with the Egi, but I'm sure as hell glad the class is more involving than it was in XI.

[atomicdeath]

To be fair, the basis of comparison is FFXI, and let's be realistic, it was boring as hell.

Wrong, the basis of comparison is all the final fantasies with summoner as a playable character. FFXIV is the worst addition to the summoner job as far as summoning goes.

As far as the usefulness of summons in XI goes... atleast they were the focus of the summoners damage when they got to DD, and they looked better.

[Ardan]

Always loved the summoner job in the final fantasy series. Although it's different than the traditional summoner, I rather like the changes they made for this class in FFXIV.

[Priemo]

Good to know that guys!
Now let's start with the "Bonus Stats". What do you guys prefer to invest it on? All for INT? I've interviewed some LVL50 Summoners go for All VIT for more survivability in the end game.
What about you guys? My bonus stats as of now are all Int.

[Kevee]

Good to know that guys!
Now let's start with the "Bonus Stats". What do you guys prefer to invest it on? All for INT? I've interviewed some LVL50 Summoners go for All VIT for more survivability in the end game.
What about you guys? My bonus stats as of now are all Int.

All INT.

VIT isn't needed.

[SolarMisae]

All VIT? o.0; Theres something I've never heard of...

All INT for me. I actually sank 5 of my 30 points in PIE early on, but plan to change that sometimes in the near future. I'll be sitting on the seals for it once I start leveling some other classes. All dem fates.