Place 5: Summoner
- Weapon: Book
- Role: Mage DPS
- Addon: Base game “A Realm Reborn”
- Votes: 6.61 %
This is the Summoner: Although summoning Primals is harmful to the world and must be prevented at all costs, Summoners have found a way to utilize this art. In battle, they use their own aether to summon Egi, smaller versions of Primals.
Summoners are supported by Garuda, Ifrit, Titan, and even Bahamut and Phoenix, who sweep away foes with their signature attacks. However, the Summoner does not rely solely on his creatures but also casts spells and DoTs himself.
The art of summoning was created many millennia ago during the reign of the Allagan Empire. The summoning magic was intended to be used as a weapon against rebellious peoples seeking to break free from the empire’s yoke. When the Summoners became too powerful, the Emperor ordered them to be exiled.
Place 4: Dark Knight
- Weapon: Greatsword
- Role: Tank
- Addon: Heavensward
- Votes: 6.91 %
This is the Dark Knight: While the Paladin relies on holy magic in battle, the Dark Knight draws its power from the depths of the dark abyss. With their primary combo, they charge the MP needed for their magical abilities.
As another resource, Dark Knights also use the Blood Gauge, which they fill by using certain skills. With this energy, they can then unleash particularly powerful abilities to annihilate their enemies.
In Ishgard, Dark Knights are both feared and admired. They are considered criminals who do not adhere to the laws of the city-state and are pursued. However, for the poor people on the streets, they are the shield that protects them from the capriciousness of the authorities.
Place 3: Red Mage
- Weapon: Rapier
- Role: Mage DPS
- Addon: Stormblood
- Votes: 6.91 %
This is the Red Mage: Red magic unites the opposing schools of black and white magic. Accordingly, Red Mages can use their own versions of the spells from these two schools in battle. By using these spells, they fill their two resources, black and white mana.
Once the mana gauges are sufficiently filled, Red Mages can use them to execute a powerful sword combo and finish it off with even more powerful magical finishers. They can not only attack but also heal their wounds and resurrect allies.
Many centuries ago, the land was plagued by a massive flood disaster triggered by a magic war. The survivors united their knowledge of black and white magic and swore to use their magical arts only to protect the weak. Thus, the Red Mages were born.
Place 2: Samurai
- Weapon: Katana
- Role: Melee DPS
- Addon: Stormblood
- Votes: 7.88 %
This is the Samurai: As true masters of sword fighting, Samurais use famous katanas in battle to vanquish their foes. Like all melee fighters, they chain their skills into combos and gain their first resource, Sen, through the respective finishers.
Sen is needed to execute the special skill Iaijutsu. The amount of Sen collected determines which skill to use. The second resource of the Samurai is Kenki, used for a variety of different abilities that enhance the Samurai or allow him to rush quickly across the battlefield.
The word Samurai is derived from “Saburau” and means “to serve” in the language of Hingashi. Accordingly, Samurais are loyal servants of their warlords, for whom they once went to war to earn glory, honor, and privileges through their martial prowess.
Place 1: White Mage
- Weapon: Wand
- Role: Healer
- Addon: Base game “A Realm Reborn”
- Votes: 9.91 %
This is the White Mage: White Mages are classic healers, as they are written in the book. With their large arsenal of healing and shielding abilities, they are optimally equipped to keep their teammates alive while also dealing some damage.
As a resource, healers collect Lilies, which automatically recharge during battle. They can hold a maximum of 3 at a time. Once the White Mage has used three such Lilies, he gains access to the powerful damage spell Blood Lily, which deals heavy area damage.
Originally, white magic was developed by the scholars of Amdapor and was meant to serve as a protection against their enemies. However, after the clash of the two schools of magic triggered a massive catastrophe, white magic was discarded and only rediscovered centuries later.
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