I completely agree with you OP, I myself always lean towards summoning classes and was a bit disappointed by the necromancer.
- I personally find a lot of the necromancer spells visually underwhelming especially when compared to the likes of Elementalists and Mesmers.
- One of my biggest annoyances with the necromancer is that 4/5 of our staff abilities are “traps”. I would’ve like much more versatility as the other staff using professions.
- Finally, all professions get more access to a particular mechanic/boon/debuff; thieves get stealth, guardians get aegis and my favourite mesmers get reflect etc. We get fear, and whilst I suppose the concept is good from my experience it’s not particularly helpful.