Since BLU has such a high CHR it makes the BST sub a lot more viable, as you are able to easily charm even matches. Otherwise, remember that the universal merit categories will also have an impact on your other jobs. Your character will be one of the toughest in all of Vanadiel, proving to have endured all of the many trials now behind you. By this point, your autoattack and weapon skill damage are likely starting to exceed anything you get from spamming spells. Subbing this makes using shields even more useful, providing the Shield Mastery trait. On top of this, Flash can help you keep enmity. Since this support job isnt useful until Lv.60, youd be better off subbing Thief in a lot more cases. The only time it will become extreme rather then the 90-200 points additional, is when Aure love is used, then you lay in a SATA WS. Level: 40 He will ask you a series of questions, and you must give him the answers: 2-3-3-3-1-3-3-3-2-3. Page 1 of 1 [ 4 posts ] . Name: Chain Affinity However, the level difference between you and your Automaton becomes a significant challenge past level 10. Filter which items are to be displayed below. I felt that Ninja would be a nice subjob for Blue Mage because it feels like it goes well with the story (in my opinion). With your ally opening skillchains, you can close ones that you normally couldnt with only a sword. It's a costly 5 set points, but provides some decent stats and inflicts reasonable damage for its 61 MP cost. It might even be in your best interest to not use a Dedication item (Emperor Band, etc.) This job can play all three roles in the game, tank, healer or DPS. It will save you and your party (or trusts) a ton of MP on healing. Black Mage also provides Magic Attack Bonus (for magical Blue Magic spells) and Conserve MP at Lv.40+. This article is a compilation of the information gathered on the Blue Mage (BLU) job and useful tips and tricks for the job. Ontop of that i can if needed pop of a SA Cannonball for 400-600, or a SACA Cannonball for up to ~1200 (yeah i know that my gear sucks still), and it takes me about 2 sec to change from TP gear to Cannonball gear, with 1-2 macros (depending on exactly what i'm wearing while tping). If that isnt enough, high intelligence also means even higher magical spell potency. I was hoping this would be the case. This requires the Blue Mage to use his/her sword and keep the skill close to cap to allow for maximum accuracy. Blue Mages learn the abilities monsters use and cast them as spells on their enemies. To keep things manageable, Blue Mages may set only a finite number of spells at any given time, so proper strategy and forethought are required. * Notifications for PvP team formations are shared for all languages. Otherwise, the two spells required to set this are both pretty expensive at 4 points each. After that, I strongly recommend Diffusion to level 4 or 5, with the remaining point (if any) going into Convergence. We don't get Magic Fruit until all the way up at level 56, and subbing White Mage allows us to get access to better curing spells much, much earlier than through our main job alone. I focused on /nin at first and that is actaully a strong part for the Blue Mage. If you have any information for this section, edit in your testimonial. Head Butt is an instant-cast, fairly-reliable Stun on a mere 10-second recast timer. These stack very well with Sneak Attack and the Chain Affinity ability. Rate This Guide. Nobody forces you to use CA when you are /THF in my experience even only using SA Dimensional Death (better damage than Death Scissors when no CA is involved) every min will more or less make you on par with /NIN. Pollen will help you to reduce the burden of your party's healer as well. Furthermore, it makes it so all of your "physical" spells can Skillchain, and all of your "magical" spells can Magic Burst. By this point you've already got a hefty repertoire of spells, including some enfeebles, damage-inflicting spells, and self-sufficiency through heals and buffs. Blue Mage Guide Endwalker 6.3. As an elvaan have have high STR from the start and good Dex, but INT is low. Learned from Wamouracampa (the larval stage of those giant moths in Halvung), this spell is extremely unique. Until then, please visit the. Scholar also provides a wicked job ability for when you hit Lv.70 called Sublimation. Every point of QA/TA/DA that you add lowers that 50% further. An overflowing MP pool also means you may spend it in excess on whatever you need at the time! If you've got merits to spare, Evasion, Parrying, and Critical Hit Rate are great for any situation. In Dvucca Isle, talk to Nahshib. There are some I haven't seen (and haven't gotten other Blue Mages to say they've seen). Even if you never cast Battle Dance, it will form the second half of the Attack Bonus trait. List your current spells that are set without opening the menu. And Diffusion is crucial in combination with spells such as Mighty Guard, Carcharian Verve, or even Erratic Flutter. Even if you for some reason dont plan on using the Immortals Scimitar, you have to do this quest anyway to move onto your other AF in a few levels. This quest is considered the easiest of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan quests. In Ilrusi Atoll, talk to Meyaada. You can give all of the mages Ballad for Refresh and all of the front-line fighters enhancements to attack or accuracy. Layout By: Chrisjander (Ifrit) See also: Blue Renkei I feel that Dark Knight would provide better boosts to a melee heavy Blue Mage, while Red Mage would be better for those who are heavier on casting, but still enjoy to melee (more casting would require more resting, unless you have Refresh and Juices). The Lv.52 footwear and Lv.54 legwear are fantastic defensive pieces. Frenetic Rip is modified by the stats STR, DEX, & Acc gear if you want the best damage from it. As with Black Mage, the White Mage ability Divine Seal stacks with curing Blue Magic. But if you were power-leveled to 60 and your skill is only 126 (the cap for Lv.41) you could only learn up to Lv.51 spells. /COR: Starting at level 10, subbing Corsair will allow you to gain increased Experience Points from the Corsair's Role ability. Use the entrance at coordinates I-7 to zone into the Subterrane. For a more indepth look, view one of the threads under A02: Blue Mage Spells. Dancer provides the same level of Dual Wield as subbing Ninja for the next 10 levels here too. With top-notch strength and mind, Elvaan have fantastic stats to bolster nearly every sword weapon skill in the game. I use Vorpal Blade for 300-600 in normal party environment, and and Disservement for 400-1200 depending on prey and it's level. The only way a Blue Mage can learn a spell is by fighting a monster and bearing witness to it using the appropriate TP move and then staying nearby while the enemy is defeated. Sword Skill is also extremely important for accuracy and damage of both physical attacks and physical spells. You may now become a Blue Mage! Rosmerta's Cape: same as the above. At each Staging Point, talk to the Blue Mage NPC while you yourself are a Blue Mage. Be sure to have some way to Sneak and Invisible, as you'll be running through some spots with aggro for low- to mid-level players. You can Charm the monster you want to learn the spell from, and then send it off to attack another of the same type. For 9 set points, the two spells you need to set are very likely not worth it. As a result, Im going to post the ups and downs of every possible job if used as a support job for Blue Mage. I'm still missing some information on these spells. Additionally, 70 is a big level for a few of your support jobs. Level 50 unlocks a lot of power in a lot of different support jobs. Target gains immunity to Death spells and effects. What I found odd was that Wild Oats stacked while Feather Storm did not. However, the stat "Attack" will not affect these. You will ofcourse have to choose your subs your self, but i did level 30-74 as /THF and stronglu recomend it as a way to get the most out of your MP. Its very well written and insightful. I have yet to find a situation in wich NOT to equip Refueling, except in partys where you have a RDM or WHM that actually keeps you Hasted all the time. The blue mage has earned its reputation in Final Fantasy XI as arguably the game's most versatile and complex job. Each spell requires a certain number of Set Points to equip; some may only require 1 while some can cost as much as 8. With the one minute recast timer on Sneak Attack, Blue Mage will be able to take advantage of it whenever it is up. Much of it is useful until very high levels, so it's a good thing to pick up. But wait, there's more! Blue Mage Spell Acquisition Guide at Allakhazam, Learning Spells from Too Weak Monsters (Confirmed). Bad Breath (Morbols, Lv.61) is awful, and Sub-zero Smash (Ruszors, Lv.72) is rarely worth using. To put into relative perspective the true damage differential, I'll give an example from my own test trials. Worm bane by Amanoj: This thread is a tale of a Blue Mage's quick leveling. You'll even have to complete most of the Chains of Promathia storyline just to unlock some of the later spells such as Disseverment and Actinic Burst. Recast: 2:00:00 When resting, quickly swap in items that grant "MP recovered while healing" bonuses. This trait is very useful and normally consumes a lot of Set Points to have. It's less potent than the white magic spell Haste, it can only be self-cast, and it uses 4 set points. The article will link to information on the job within FFXIclopedia. Group 2: This one's a bit more cut and dry. They're able to stand on the frontlines, getting up close enough to smell what a monster had for breakfast and deal out physical damage or they can stay safely on the backlines, flinging a wide range of spells of all elements. Your spells are limited not only by your MP and level, but by "Set Points". Going to each of them is pretty much the gist of this quest. Nothing slows things down like an enemy with a potent self-buff. Last Resort will increase your attack even more at the expense of defense, and Souleater will actually consume your own HP to enhance the attack power of your spells. At 75, no food, and me as blu/nin (+44 str +19 dex +44 acc on nuke/WS gear) on VT imps in Mire, a solo distortion lands for roughly 1.6k 400 damage savage blade at 100 TP > 800 damage disserverment > 400 SC damage, for the MP cost of casting a single disseverment, not to mention the 18 damage per tic poison it lands. Standing always strong are the indomitable Galka. Name: Burst Affinity Sheep Song is a fantastic spell to have set in case of emergencies! Mime. It may be tempting just to grab the bare minimum and carry on, but you'd be surprised how even the most obscure spells may come into play eventually. Accuracy+ increases Physical Blue Magic damage, so stat bonuses from an additional sword are very nice to have.. /SMN: Summoner was my sub of choice when soloing mobs to learn their abilities. Also, Scholar will even provide Regen II at an early enough level to be used at Lv.74. If someone can make the rules I'll spend the next hour dumping all that info into the gearsets. This means you always hit and your spells will land. Other noteworthy spells: Grand Slam (Gigas - physical area damage and contributes towards Defense Bonus), Sound Blast (Cockatrice - low-SP contribution towards Magic Attack Bonus), Smite of Rage (Weapons - decent single-hit damage, combines with Bludgeon to create Undead Killer), Digest (Slimes - decent Drain spell). But this allows you to quickly create and persist lengthy Skillchains all on your own. And the NPC will give you their brand. Your bread and butter damage comes from Sneak Attack+Death Scissors. Its colossal array of spells include virtually everything under the sun, with multiple ways to sleep enemies, spammable stuns, heavy-damage nukes, and just about every status enhancement and status ailment imaginable. Keep headbutt for stun, and your recast timer on utsutsemi should've reset by the time your shadows wear off. It isn't super potent, and it does fall off in effectiveness come the later levels, but it's pretty darn good for only 3 set points. Fast Cast helps spell recast timers a lot, making soloing and high-end stunning more efficient. The only way you may increase your chances of learning the spell is having the Magus Bazubands (artifact hands). Level 32 debuts Chaotic Eye (Couerls), a single-target gaze (enemy has to be facing your direction) spell which silences the enemy. However, if you really like the whole support role in the party, this may be a decent option. If you were able to change spells freely, the whole battle strategy aspect would be lost, so we have no plans to remove/reduce the penalty. Higher physical damage means you won't have to cast as much, allowing you to equip more support spells in your repertoire. You can always just use it whenever it's ready for a little bonus damage on a spell you've already got set. If you notice that's the case, it's a good time to set this. Identical to a Bard support job. Note that in order to pick up the jewel, you must unequip your main, sub, ranged, and hand equipment slots. Be sure you're trying to learn the spell from the correct monster family. Q: How do I Set Blue Magic? Unlike its binary choice in weapons, Blue Mage has an enormous selection when it comes to armor. Adennak's Skillchain Chart, Now with Blue Mage Hotness. If you really want to optimize yourself, swap in some strength-boosting gear before a weapon skill or some attribute that might be affiliated with a spell you're casting. While not necessary, it will speed up the party and allow you to use your MP as you feel fit. You'll see this guide split into two primary sections, a basics overview to get you up and running, and (soon) an advanced topics section that will delve into some of the nuances that make the class a challenge to play at the highest tier. A Job Trait will unlock with 8 points, and most spells contribute 4. Sub-Ninja at 20, sub-Dancer at 40, or with your own spell sets at 80 will provide Dual Wield, allowing you a second sword, or even Sword/Club if the situation calls for it. * Notifications for standings updates are shared across all Worlds. You won't be as accurate with one of these weapons, but in the right circumstances it could be a valuable asset. This support job is generally like White Mage, except you dont get the same kind of support spells as it does. /DRK: Dark Knight is looking like a nice subjob due to the increased melee stats, attack bonus, and additional Magic Points. Cast: Instant A knowledgeable and prepared BLU is the best substitute for a tank if one is not present or dies. That amount of damage over time is not by any means ignorable. This is simply to increase your support role should you want it. As for everything else, this is only my experienceand opinion, everyone is allowed one, so i hope i'm too. Just make sure to check if the mithra has a tail in the front. Be sure you wait the full three days and dont talk to him in between it or youll have to do the question and answer segment you had to do for the initial quest. /THF - DoT damage is better with SA & TA seperated. Pro-Tip: Any amount of damage will be enough to feed a monster TP. Be sure to include the level range, area, and jobs in the party. Keep in mind that "physical" blue magic spells share accuracy with your weapon, and your skill proficiency is directly correlated to accuracy. Blue Mages are capable of dealing heavy physical or magical damage, healing and support, debuffing, or tanking. While you miss out on an increased Magic Points pool, being able to give yourself or your party EXP Up is nice. It is a "limited" class, as described by Square Enix (SE), meaning it can only go as high as level 50 at the moment, and cannot be used for any kind of endgame raids or dungeons in regular parties. Store TP with Samurai will increase your TP per hit, and Meditate at Lv.60+ will almost instantly grant you 60% TP. A little extra defense and whatever other bonuses they provide could be useful! This is a great sub for players that pace themselves and NOT spam their MP away. Samurai provides its user with a ton of TP. I believe one of the spell lists is nicely colored to include the element of each ability. As of right now, little is know about Blue Mage and their skillchains. This all comes at a price, however. Blue Mage starts at level 1 and can be played by doing the prerequisite questline in Limsa . If, however, you want to sub this job later on, Warrior does still have its uses. Not to mention that you now have the ability to Trick Attack at level 60. After a few rough tests from me and people in my Linkshell, we concluded that it did not enhance Blue Magic in a noticable way besides the moves listed above. Since we are limited by the amount of MP we recover, Sneak Attack really helps to stretch out your MP by allowing you to do more damage with less MP. Here are my results. It usually lasts between 0.2 and 0.5 seconds, depending on server ping and the actual length of the attack. Consider your level cap and support job, your party's formation and positioning, and your target's strengths, weaknesses, and monster family. This is actually a great job to take into duoing situations. Elemental Seal stacks with all Blue Magic. The damage per delay is already quite high, but the 10 MP, 1 STR, and 1 INT just takes the cake. Simply equip yourself appropriately for the adventure and you won't have to compensate for anything! Pro-Tip: Using a really weak weapon is a good way to feed the monster TP without killing it too quickly. Duration: 0:00:30 Its colossal array of spells include virtually everything under the sun, with multiple ways to sleep enemies, spammable stuns, heavy-damage nukes, and just about every status enhancement and status ailment imaginable. Many people also wonder exactly what else Azure Lore does. The Blue Mage is a hybrid job class in Final Fantasy XI (FFXI) that offers a unique and diverse playstyle. Later on, should you decide to sub this after 29, you can get the useful ability Divine Seal, which will in fact work with your Wild Carrot or any other healing spells. It's a very noticeable bonus at these levels. Unlike other mages who simply have access to their spells once they're learned, Blue Mages must strategically prepare in advance the ones they wish to bring into combat. Give the man a sticky for this thread please! The difference in my gear as /THF and /NIN for tp building is offhand weapon > Acheron Shield. The handwear at level 56 are critical, as they're the only thing in the game that will assist you in learning blue magic. Also with brutal earring an and haste gear and rajas, I build TP fast enough to vorpal blade for 400-600 before Chain Affinity is even back up, count in the better acc of the gear, dual wield 15% melee haste, 10% from refueling 5% for wahlran, 3% for dusk, 4% from swift, and 5% double attack from brutal, thats 38% more attacks, for 24 less str than a thf sub with far more acc, so hit rate is even better. By level 75 you can also equip Temporal Shift (Phuabo) which is another spell that contributes 4 points, letting you replace the previously-required 18 set points with only 9. If you're still subbing Ninja, level 74 is also when you gain access to Utsusemi: Ni. Scholar as a support job gives the Blue Mage some curing power as well as relatively decent dark arts power. Assimilation is absolutely the most important thing you can merit. 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