In this article, we will revisit the discussion about the Blue Mage job in Final Fantasy XIV. With several updates since its release, including the latest Patch 6.45, it's time to evaluate whether the limited job concept has worked and explore what could be done to improve the Blue Mage experience. Let's take a look at the history of the job, its strengths, weaknesses, missed opportunities, and potential changes that could make it more appealing to players.

 

• The Unveiling of Blue Mage
• Initial Impressions and First Updates
• Did the Limited Job Concept Work?
• Reevaluating Blue Mage's Future
• Potential Improvements and New Content
• The Battle Royale and Deep Dungeon Ideas
• Blue Mage: Get Spells 105-124
• Blue Mage: Leveling Method
• Final Thoughts:

 

↖ The Unveiling of Blue Mage

Blue Mage was introduced during the North American Fan Festival for Shadowbringers, and it became the game's first-ever limited job. This unique concept left players with mixed feelings, as they were unsure how the limited job would fit into the Final Fantasy XIV experience. The job's focus on non-traditional content and solo play raised questions about its viability and future potential.

 

↖ Initial Impressions and First Updates

Upon release in Patch 4.55, Blue Mage received a polarizing reception. Some players enjoyed the job's unique spell-hunting mechanics and challenging content like the Masked Carnival, while others found it needing more traditional endgame activities. The first few updates added new spells and content, but players started to feel that the updates needed more significance and depth.

 

↖ Did the Limited Job Concept Work?

The initial unveiling and the first update showed that the limited job idea had potential, but the subsequent updates failed to capitalize on it. Blue Mage needed more consistent updates and content that felt rewarding to players. The lack of proper incentives for group content, such as the Alexander raids, made players question the limited job approach.

 

↖ Reevaluating Blue Mage's Future

Considering the lackluster updates, some players argue that Blue Mage would have been better as a traditional job, abandoning the limited job concept entirely. A full-fledged traditional job might have allowed for better integration into various game activities and provided more room for growth and development.

 

↖ Potential Improvements and New Content

If Square Enix continues with the limited job concept, certain improvements could make Blue Mage more appealing. Increasing the frequency and significance of updates, expanding the Masked Carnival, and introducing unique content like a Blue Mage-focused deep dungeon could make the job more attractive to players.

 

↖ The Battle Royale and Deep Dungeon Ideas

Yoshida, the game's producer, mentioned a Battle Royale mode for Blue Mage, where players would gather spells to fight others. While interesting, this concept might not resonate with the Final Fantasy XIV community, as PvP interest has historically been low. A Blue Mage deep dungeon, on the other hand, could offer a unique leveling experience where players learn spells from enemies as they progress.

 

↖ Blue Mage: Get Spells 105-124

Let's go through the spells you can obtain from levels 105 to 124 and where to find them.

 

Spell Number	Spell Name	Type	Potency	Obtained from	Indicator
105	Goblin Punch	Instant ST Physical	120/220/320	Hobgoblins in Colusia	Animation
106	Right Round	Physical AoE	110	First boss of "Mini Leaks Well"	Cast
107	Ishreotron	Reflective Buff	50/100	Long-tailed Armadillo in Omarang	Cast
108	Rehydration	Healing	600	Slipper Armadillo (closed captioning N/A)	Unknown
113	Ruby Dynamics	Physical AoE	220	Ruby Weapon in Cinder's Drift	Cast
114	Divination Rune	Unexpected AoE	100	Titania in The Dancing Plague	Cast
115	Dimensional Shift	AoE Attack	30% of target's HP	Eden Prime in Eden's Gate: Resurrection	Cast
116	Conviction Marcato	Unexpected Line AoE	220/440	Last boss of Mount Gulg "Forgiven Obscenity"	Cast
117	Force Field	Random Damage Buff	50% reduction	Totem vendor after learning 120 spells	Unknown
118	Winged Reprobation	Physical Line AoE	300/400	Innocence in The Crown of the Immaculate	Cast
119	Laser Eye	Unexpected AoE	220	Eden's Promise in Eden's Promise: Eternal	Cast
120	Candy Cane	Unexpected AoE	250	First boss of "Dohn Mheg"	Cast
121	Mortal Flame	Damage over Time	40	The final boss of "The Grand Cosmos"	Cast
122	Sea Shanty	Water AoE	500/1000	Second boss of "The Twinning" (Nixie)	Animation
123	Apocalypsis	Channeled DoT	140	The final boss of "Amaurot" (Therion)	Cast
124	Being Mortal	Unexpected AoE	800	The Dancing Plague (Titania)	Cast

 

↖ Blue Mage: Leveling Method

To quickly level your Blue Mage from 70 to 80, head to the Tempest and fly to the north side of the map near the exit to Colussia. There, you'll find leeches and clianids. Pull the leeches and lure them into the clianids, allowing the clianids to eat the leeches. You will gain experience for the kills. Use your defensive skills like Real Mimicry: Tank and Mighty Guard to survive while the enemies kill each other. Keep moving to the next pack of leeches and clianids, and repeat this process until you reach level 80. You can use the EXP earring, food, and rest XP to speed up the leveling process. This method is highly effective, especially when soloing, but you can also find groups on different servers or data centers if needed.

 

↖ Final Thoughts:

Ultimately, the fate of Blue Mage rests with Square Enix. If the job fails to garner enough support and interest, they may decide to focus on traditional jobs in future expansions. However, if they address the limitations of the limited job concept and offer more engaging content, Blue Mage could still find a place in the hearts of Final Fantasy XIV players.

 

Conclusion:

Blue Mage's journey in Final Fantasy XIV has been a rollercoaster ride, with its limited job concept sparking both excitement and skepticism. As the updates continue, players eagerly await changes that could make the job more appealing and enjoyable. Whether Blue Mage remains a limited job or transitions into a traditional job, it's unique charm and iconic blue magic will always hold a special place in the hearts of Final Fantasy fans.