Bismarck.Reyke said:
From maybe 50-90 also do stats like int and mnd ect. effect the avatars in anyway at all or does the gear have to say specifically for avatars?
Focus should be:
1) -avatar perpetuation gear (HQ elemental staffs help a lot with this)
2) -blood pact gear (YinYang Robe, Austere Hat/Robe)
3) summoning magic skill (for elemental siphon, it enhances avatar accuracy to blood pact: Rage and adds duration to blood pact: Ward)
4) gear that enhances avatar's accuracy/attack/magic attack (not a lot to choose from at lower levels iirc)
5) A good idle set and resting MP set
If you are leveling Summoner the old fashion way (i.e. in old style parties) be prepared to main heal or back up heal.
If you have a job that already has access to abyssea I would recommend starting on the af3+1/2 sets, they are amazing for summoner.