Arcanist

Introduction

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Adepts of the art of arcanum derive their might from symbols of power born of geometric techniques hailing from across the southern seas. Held within occult grimoires, these symbols lend shape to the arcanist's aether, thereby allowing him to produce myriad powerful spells. Using the selfsame symbols to unlock the latent power contained within gemstones, arcanists are also able to summon forth the familiar known as Carbuncle to carry out their bidding.

— FinalFantasyXIV.com Arcanist

Arcanists have chosen the path to study the arcane arts. Through the affinity with arcanism they can bring forth minor primals to aid them in battle, while conjuring curses and venom to assault their enemies. As a disciple of magic, arcanists wear cloth armor.

General information

Guild

The Arcanist's Guild is in the Marine City of Limsa Lominsa. If you choose arcanist as your first class, you will start off in the city of Limsa Lominsa. At level 30, arcanists may specialize into either summoner or scholar.

Equipment

The arcanist is a disciple of magic and wears cloth armor. They use books as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the arcanist:

Alchemist — Books.
Weaver — Cloth armor.
Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Hunting Log

See Arcanist Hunting Log.

Quests

Quest	Level	Quest Giver	Unlocks
Way of the Arcanist	1	Murie
My First Grimoire	1	Thubyrgeim
What's in the Box	5	Thubyrgeim
Tactical Planning	10	Thubyrgeim
Topaz Teachings	15	Thubyrgeim	Summon II
Over the Rails	15	Thubyrgeim
Pincer Maneuver	20	Thubyrgeim
Grimoire Fandango	25	Thubyrgeim
Sinking Doesmaga	30	Thubyrgeim	Bane

Actions

PvE actions

Action	Acquired		Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Description
Ruin	ACN		1	Spell	200	2.5s	2.5s	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 180.
Bio	ACN		2	Spell	400	Instant	2.5s	Deals unaspected damage over time.
Physick	ACN		4	Spell	400	1.5s	2.5s	Restores target's HP.
Summon	ACN		4	Ability		Instant	3s	Summons a caster-type pet to fight at your side.
Miasma	ACN		6	Spell	500	2.5s	2.5s	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 20.
Egi Assault	ACN		10	Spell		Instant	30s	Orders your Egi to use Aerial Slash if Garuda-Egi is summoned, Crimson Cyclone if Ifrit-Egi is summoned, or Earthen Armor if Titan-Egi is summoned.
Resurrection	ACN		12	Spell	2,400	8s	2.5s	Resurrects target to a weakened state.
Summon II	ACN	1	15	Ability		Instant	3s	Summons a support-type pet to fight at your side.
Fester	ACN	1	18	Ability		Instant	5s	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 100.
Energy Drain	SCH		45	Ability		Instant	3s	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 100.
Bio II	ACN		26	Spell	600	Instant	2.5s	Deals unaspected damage over time.
Bane	ACN	1	30	Ability		Instant	10s	Spreads a target's Bio and Miasma effects to nearby enemies.
Summon III	SMN	1	30	Ability		Instant	3s	Summons an attacker-type pet to fight at your side.
Energy Siphon	SMN	1	35	Ability		Instant	30s	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 40 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Ruin II	ACN		38	Spell	400	Instant	2.5s	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 150.
Outburst	SMN	1	40	Spell	400	2.5s	2.5s	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 70 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Egi Assault II	ACN		40	Spell		Instant	30s	Orders your Egi to use Slipstream if Garuda-Egi is summoned, Flaming Crush if Ifrit-Egi is summoned, or Mountain Buster if Titan-Egi is summoned.
Enkindle	SMN	1	50	Ability		Instant	120s	Commands pet to use its signature attack.

Magic Ranged DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Addle	Magic Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target's intelligence and mind by 10%.
Swiftcast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	18	Ability	Instant	60s	Next spell is cast immediately.
Lucid Dreaming	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	24	Ability	Instant	60s	Gradually restores own MP.
Surecast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	44	Ability	Instant	120s	Spells can be cast without interruption.

Shared pet actions

The following are shared actions used to control a pet behavior.

Action	Description
Away	Order pet to leave the battlefield.
Heel	Order pet to follow behind you.
Place	Order pet to move to a specific location.
Stay	Order pet to remain where it is.
Guard	Order pet to refrain from attacking until you attack or are attacked.
Steady	Order pet to refrain from attacking until ordered to do so.
Sic	Order pet to attack.

Emerald Carbuncle

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Gust	Emerald Carbuncle	1	Spell	1s	3s	Deals wind damage with a potency of 20 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Downburst	Emerald Carbuncle	10	Spell	Instant	1.5s	Deals wind damage with a potency of 100 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Glittering Emerald	Emerald Carbuncle	40	Spell	Instant	1.5s	Deals wind damage with a potency of 30 to target and all enemies nearby it.

Topaz Carbuncle

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Gouge	Topaz Carbuncle	1	Spell	Instant	3s	Deals earth damage with a potency of 40.
Glittering Topaz	Topaz Carbuncle	10	Spell	Instant	1.5s	Creates a barrier around you that absorbs damage totaling 30% of your maximum HP.
Shining Topaz	Topaz Carbuncle	40	Spell	Instant	1.5s	Deals earth damage with a potency of 200 to all nearby enemies.

Traits

PvE traits

Trait	Acquired	Level	Effect
Maim and Mend	CNJ ACN RDM	20	Increases base action damage and HP restoration by 10%.
Corruption Mastery	ACN	26	Upgrades Bio to Bio II.
Maim and Mend II	CNJ ACN RDM	40	Increases base action damage and HP restoration by 30%.

Jobs

The arcanist is a rather unique class in that they may specialize into two jobs:

SMN - a DPS job.
SCH - a healing job.

Core mechanics

The arcanists can build stacks with aetherflow to cast strong abilities at their enemies. They can also summon minor primals to help them in fight.

Aetherflow - Restores 10% of maximum MP.
Summon - Summons a caster-type pet to fight at your side.
Summon II - Summons a support-type pet to fight at your side.

Every time the arcanist uses aetherflow, an aether gauge is filled with three stacks. They may then consume these stacks to cast certain abilities which become vital as the class develops into one of the available jobs – summoner and scholar. Arcanist gameplay consists of correctly positioning their pets, coupled with aetherflow management and casting damage-over-time spells.

Gallery

Arcanist concept art.
Lalafell Arcanist

External links

Arcanist on the official website.

Classes

Disciples of War		Disciples of Magic		Disciples of the Hand		Disciples of the Land

Gladiator	(actions•traits)	Conjurer	(actions•traits)	Alchemist	(actions•traits)	Botanist	(actions•traits)
Marauder	(actions•traits)	Arcanist	(actions•traits•pet)	Armorer	(actions•traits)	Fisher	(actions•traits)
Archer	(actions•traits)	Thaumaturge	(actions•traits)	Blacksmith	(actions•traits)	Miner	(actions•traits)
Lancer	(actions•traits)			Carpenter	(actions•traits)
Pugilist	(actions•traits)			Culinarian	(actions•traits)
Rogue	(actions•traits)			Goldsmith	(actions•traits)
				Leatherworker	(actions•traits)
				Weaver	(actions•traits)
							Jobs