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Blue Mage [BLU] - Short Info Compilation

Blue Mage is FFXIVs first Limited Job. This means it focuses on a different form of gameplay than the typical Disciple of Magic; collecting spells from monsters across Eorzea and Beyond, and using them against foes in an exclusive gladiatorial arena! 

Unlocking Blue Mage

To unlock Blue Mage, you must…

Have at least one Disciple of War or Magic at Level 50.

Have completed the 2.0 Main Scenario Quest.

You do NOT need to have pre-purchased Shadowbringers to unlock Blue Mage, nor do you need any other expansion. The core game is sufficient.

However, you will likely need to have the expansions active on your account to access higher level Blue Mage content.

Blue Mage starts at level 1, but has no associated class; you simply equip the Job Stone and go. It shares gear and role actions with other DPS casting classes (THM, ARC, BLM, SMN, RDM). 

At their release in 4.5, Blue Mages will have a level cap of 50. This will increase throughout 5.0.

The Blue Mage Gameplay Experience

Blue Mages don’t work like normal Disciples of Magic; they do not learn spells through leveling up, and are restricted in what sort of content they can access.

Blue Mages cannot access the following:

Matchmaking Services (Such as the Duty Finder)

Duty Roulettes of any kind.

PVP Content.

Deep Dungeons (such as Palace of the Dead)

Other Duties determined by the FFXIV Team.

They likely will also not be able to access any current endgame content (in the event they catch up to the current level cap), nor will they be likely to access Map-related duties such as Aquapolis and Uznair. Massive Group instances such as Diadem and Eureka are still up in the air at this point;  however, as these are above the level 50 cap instituted at launch, there was no explicit confirmation.

Blue Mages can form teams in Party Finder or with friends to enter dungeons and raids, provided they meet the level and ilevel requirements. This is, in fact, required for Blue Mages to complete their spell books.

Leveling a Blue Mage and Learning Blue Magic.

A Blue Mage receives far more experience for fighting monsters in the world than any other job, to compensate for their inability to access the leveling bonuses from Roulettes or Deep Dungeons. They receive a normal amount of experience while doing group content with a pre-made party, and can still benefit from quests and FATEs. 

However, a Blue Mage does not naturally learn spells through leveling up; instead, they must collect their spells by venturing out into the world.

In 4.5, there will be 49 different Blue Magic spells you can learn; all of which are obtainable from A Realm Reborn content. (Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers content will be introduced in future updates).

While some spells are given to you as part of your job quests, the rest must be collected by facing down Eorzea’s most formidable foes.

To learn a Blue Magic spell, you must…

Engage the enemy in combat. 

Observe the enemy using a spell that can be learned as Blue Magic. The enemy must actually use the spell in question, or it will have no chance of dropping! No going around one-shotting Cactuar in the hopes of learning Thousand Needles!

Defeat the enemy.

Blue Magic works like an automatic loot drop; there’s not a 100% guarantee you’ll learn the spell, even if the enemy uses it against you. Though, it was implied during the Live Letter than more difficult versions of enemies have a higher chance of granting their spells. Ifrit (Extreme) is more likely to drop a skill than Ifrit (Story), for instance.

Your Spellbook will give you hints on where to locate potential spells, but the actual names and natures of such abilities are hidden until you learn them.

Blue Magic is more potent than other Job abilities. It is possible to use the powers of Primals, or even encounter breaking abilities like Level 5 Death. However, there are also limitations.

A Blue Mage may only have 24 abilities equipped at any given time. 

All Blue Magic abilities cost MP; the more potent the ability, the more MP it will cost. A spell like Level 5 Death may instantly end an encounter, but it will also cost the bulk of your MP and have an uncomfortably long cooldown. Pick your loadout carefully!

The Blue Magic Endgame - The Masked Carnivale

Once you hit level 50 as a BLU, you unlock a special Solo Duty known as the Masked Carnivale. Based in Ul’dah, this fighting ring will pit you in battles against powerful monsters, and put your Blue Magic to the ultimate test!

In the Masked Carnivale, both enemies and skills have elemental affinities. Some spells will be more or less effective depending on the nature of your foe. A Black Mage can Fire IV literal fire elementals all day, but when a Blue Mage breathes fire it’ll barely even scratch them. Go figure. 

You must tailor your selection of spells to overcome the challenges you face! Staring down a powerful Cloudkin for instance? Equip spells that deal Lightning damage! Need to resist a deadly environmental hazard? Equip defensive skills! If you don’t have the perfect spell for the situation, you’ll need to improvise with what you have… or go and hunt down the edge you need.

4.5 will have 25 Stages of the Masked Carnivale, each with 3 rounds of challenges. That’s a total of 75 unique battles for a Blue Mage to face down, with even more to come in Shadowbringers!

Completing the Masked Carnivale will likely come with its own rewards (including the BLU artifact armor, among other things) but nothing has been confirmed at this time.

Blue Mage will be unlocked with Patch 4.5 - A Requiem for Heroes, in early January 2019. Please Look Forward To It!

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Вернуться. Вернуться. Нужно вернуться.

Я хочу вернуться, но там так скучно и одиноко. Ничего. Ничего. Дайте мне немного времени.

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Новые знакомства, новые знакомства, как же я люблю вас/New acquaintances, new acquaintances, how I love you.

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Cowboy girl? Looks cool, but try not to shoot me.

When you show your superiority by standing on a higher ledge than them.

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You like Krabby Patties, don’t you Squidward?

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Финальная Фантазия или как быть, если ты “Kevin”? Мне сказали: “Вот выполнишь “Castrum Meridianum” “Фото 1” и особо не парься дальше”. Я выполнил, потом ещё один и пошли титры… Я думал это всё, но нет, мне сказали: “Ну это.. у нас тут ещё 101 задание есть для тебя, помоги пожалуйста” И я такой =_= “Ну ибана!”. Ну ладно, я продолжил… Но на долго меня не хватило, после “The Whorleater” “Фото 2” я забил и продолжил качать класс Miner, Botanist, и Fisher. Да. Потом мне обязательно скажут что дальше я пойти не могу и мне нужно проходить сюжет… Но он такой скучный.. Думаю в ближайшее время я стану появляется в игре только за тем чтобы посмотреть на народ и на достижения народа. Хорошо. О́дна тема есть, иду дальше.

Новые игры ,о/ Двигатель жизни или удовлетворение моих потребностей. Не скажу что они плохие, даже наоборот. “Фото 3,4,5” Они подарили мне положительные эмоции, где-то мне понравился сюжет, где-то боёвка, а где-то и то и другое, но мне было скучно в них играть, так скучно что я был готов бросить их на половине пути, но я не сделал этого. Да. Коротко, но мне важно было только основное рассказать, поэтому недовольные, “Кыш” отсюда.

Некое заключение. Игры уже не доставляют такого удовольствия, как доставляли лет 11 назад, всё кажется таким скучным и иногда однообразным что ты не знаешь, продолжать тебе или сказать: "Да ну это" и удалить игру. Вы наверное скажете: “Так заведи друзей”, легко сказать, да, но для меня это сложно, мне нужно взаимное доверие и чтобы мы хоть немного понимали друг друга “Может ещё что-то, я не знаю”. Новые знакомства это не моё, а иметь всего одного друга сложно. Я вроде ещё что-то хотел сказал, да видимо забыл, нуу да ладно. Ещё Я хочу сказать всем тем кто вёл общение со мной и поддерживал меня ��пасибо. Спасибо, вы классные ребята.

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I can't tell you how it feels, but I think it's really cool, somebody spent time doing this, someone smart and with a good imagination. Да это повтор слов, но, это же я.

Layers: Canida Periap

LAYER ONE : THE OUTSIDE

Name: Canida Periap Eye Color: bright green/ bright blue Hair Style/Color: On one side long, razored, bit of a natural curl, one the other side short, jagged. Light blonde highlights in strawberry blonde hair Height: 2′10″ Clothing Style: On the battlefield/adventuring: Loose clothes for movement, a long shirt, shorts or flexible pants, and long boots on the road. An armor fitted dark tunic for battle.  Formal wear: Colorful, elegant, dresses

LAYER TWO: THE INSIDE

Your Fears: Going blind, losing more friends and more family, facing what is unknown about herself Your Guilty Pleasure: Dressing up in fancy clothes Your Biggest Pet Peeve: standoffish behavior and failure to take responsibility Your Ambition for the Future: To restore history and teach it to the next generation

LAYER THREE: THOUGHTS

Your First Thoughts Waking Up: “What time is it? Can I go back to sleep? Is today important…?” What You Think About the Most: history, fashion, decorations, cute things, art.  What You Think About Before Bed: Where should I try next? I miss you mom… Your Best Quality Is: Creativity and Intelligence

LAYER FOUR: WHAT’S BETTER?

Single or Group Dates: Single but open to group To be Loved or Respected: Loved Beauty or Brains: Brains make you beautiful Dogs or Cats: both, preference to dogs, but both

LAYER FIVE: DO YOU?

Lie: “I’m usually so honest that lying is very hard to do, but there are times when I’ve had to…” Believe in Yourself: “It’s not always easy to, but I will always make the choice I felt was right to make.” Believe in Love: “Of course, if there wasn’t love there would be no reason to keep fighting or to hope.” Want Someone: “I’m settled, thank you.”

LAYER SIX: EVER?

Been on Stage: "Quite a few times, no big productions or anything, just tavern sort of performances.” Done Drugs: No Changed Who You Were to Fit In: “When I was young, I hid my ears from the world to stay safe but it never worked well and it only made me more self conscious. These days I show who I am and every flaw I have with me.”

LAYER SEVEN: FAVORITES

Favorite Color: Red Favorite Animal: Fox Favorite Food: pasta Favorite Game: "It’s not really a game but it feels like one sometimes, finding my next place to investigate.”

LAYER EIGHT: AGE

Day Your Next Birthday Will Be:  31st Sun of the 6th Astral Moon How Old Will You Be: 24 Age You Lost Your Virginity: "I haven’t. There’s too many complications to think about… what if I were to have a child with traits like mine?” Does Age Matter: “I believe you can make friends at any age with people of any age.”

LAYER NINE: IN A BOY OR GIRL

Best Personality: smart, loyal, nice, doesn’t take things so seriously Best Eye Color: “I’m fond of bright eye colors but I can find beauty in all eyes.” Best Hair Color: “I like all hair colors.” Best thing to do with a Partner: Something simple both can be comfortable with and just enjoy the moment

LAYER TEN: FINISH THE SENTENCE

I love: “My friends.” I feel: “Loved…” I hide: “My worries.” I miss: “My mother… and my friends…” I wish: “I knew the truth…”

Tagged by: @moonhartsffxiv​ ;D

Tagging: @nihil242​ @monchouchou223​ @fair-fae​ @ffxivkimura​ @ruruni-runi​ and everybody else that wants to do this :D

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Fairy Tale Aesthetics • Brothers Grimm Version:  Joseph Sulfide

SNOW WHITE.

jade trinket boxes. taste of iron. fingertips on a mirror. yellow and green with envy. long handled hunting knives. sewing by the window. combs laced with pearls and poison. an apple white one side and red the other. white doves. frosted glass.

THE MAIDEN WITHOUT HANDS.

a blunt axe. a ring of chalk. tear-stained cheeks. sweet pears. hands tied behind back. shallow rivers. aching feet. walking for days. flowing gowns. liquid silver. wax seals. blinding lights.

THE THREE LITTLE GNOMES IN THE FOREST.

lukewarm bath water. sapphire butterflies. tiny milk snakes. baskets of strawberries. fat toads. sparkling snow. fur cloaks. raw gemstones. kettles made of copper. red wine. a tiny cottage yurt in the middle of nowhere.

BLUE BEARD.

a tiny key made of gold. pools of blood. stains that won’t rub away. galloping hooves. treasures from far away lands. dragged by the hair. dark and damp cellars. marble walls. shivering with fear. screaming at the top of your lungs.

THE SIX SWANS.

sitting side-saddle. daughter of a witch. nettles. white feathers. refusing to smile. needles and threads. a castle in the forest. sound of beating wings. birthmarks. climbing trees. balls of yarn. silver crowns.

LITTLE RED CAP.

wildflowers. rich-tasting cake. wicker baskets. the path rarely trod. sharp teeth. curtains drawn. a dying fireplace. grey pelts. red velvet. handmade quilts. sunlight peeking through branches. opening corks with a satisfying pop. looking someone directly in the eye. Tagged by: @always-in-lala-land​ I didn't understand. But it was a new experience, so thank you. Tagging: @yujikashojin​ @bomikon​ @pojosama​ @bunneh-milkshake​ @pri-l​ Why you? I don’t know, eye fell on you. I wish you luck.

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Nothing but stars.

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Thank you for following. ,o/

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Ну разве не прекрасная, беззаботная жизнь в этой игре порой бывает?/Well, is not a beautiful, carefree life in this game sometimes happens?

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40 уровней шахтера есть, но осталось ещё 30! D:/There are 40 levels of miners, but there are 30 more! “Help!” “Not realy”

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Старое не всегда плохо. Мне нравится “фотографировать” “В обоих смыслах”, но далеко не всегда я об этом помню, поэтому у меня так мало хороших кадров. А ещё я не знаю как сделать так же как и на второй фотографии, кто знает напишите пожалуйста./The old is not always bad. I like to "photograph" "In both senses," but I do not always remember about it, so I have so few good frames. And I do not know how to do the same as on the second photo, who knows write please. “Not important to others, important to me. I suppose.”

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I really liked this cat, I just did not understand it./Мне очень нравился этот кот, я просто не понимал этого.

Кошка. Ненавижу Кошку.

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This is the moment when I "stopped " playing this game./Вот момент когда я "прекратил" играть в эту игру.