(02-26-2015, 10:05 AM)Velaena Wrote:
- How do the job classes (SMN, SCH, BLM) play at higher levels?
- How could I RP as any of the aforementioned classes?Â
Let me offer some BLMsight! (It's like insight, except it comes from the Boom Side, where we have 4k crits and get to ignore phase transition special attacks from bosses.
)How does it play at higher levels?
BLM is all about MP management at 50. It's not the normal "don't run out" management, but rather managing your MP use and timing your spells so that you can maximize your DPS by staying in Astral Fire 3 as much as possible and missing as few Firestarter and Thundercloud procs as possible. This requires a good sense of rhythm (since MP regen is on a fixed "beat" from the server), a feel for how long your spells take to go off, and quick fingers. This is especially true when you're bursting with 2xFlare or maximizing AE damage with 3xFlare.
As a BLM, you still need the quick reaction time shared by all DPS to dodge attacks, use your utility spells, and quickly focus adds. One difference is that you can't cast any real spells while moving, so you also benefit from learning fights so you can predict where AEs drop and how long they take to go off, as well as where adds pop -- since every second you're moving, you're not casting, and BLM DPS is based on the ABC rule: "A. Always. B. Be. C. Casting."
How can I RP as a BLM?
The easiest way is to just call yourself a powerful Thaumaturge.
It's not necessary, IMO, to invoke the job to create massive blasts of fire and ice. If you do decide to RP as a Black Mage, though, be aware that Black Magic is generally disliked if not outright illegal in most of Eorzea, so expect to get some flak ICly for it. That said, it's also very rare, so most characters won't be aware of it or won't necessarily believe someone who claims to have access to such powers.
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