Lancer

Introduction

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The lancer is a master of polearms—weapons which have evolved from humble hunting tools. In former times, the longspear saw the most widespread use, due in great part to the influence of the proud lancer legions of Ala Mhigo. The lancer's weaponry has since expanded to include other lethal implements such as the halberd and trident. While it is no easy task to wield a polearm as if it were an extension of one's body, those who master the lancing arts come to be as a raging storm before their enemies, capable of delivering a barrage of devastating thrusts and slashes.

— FinalFantasyXIV.com Lancer

Lancers are agile fighters who strive to keep balance between a flurry of attacks and the weight of their armor. Through the art of wielding polearms, the lancer can build a strong offensive against foes.

General information

Guild

The Lancer's Guild is in Old Gridania. If you choose lancer as your first class, you will start off in the city of Gridania. At level 30, lancers may specialize into dragoon.

Equipment

The lancer is a disciple of war and wears plate armor. They use polearms as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the lancer:

• Blacksmith — Polearms.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor.
• Armorer — Plate armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Hunting Log

See lancer hunting log.

Quests

Quest	Type	Level	Quest giver	Unlocks
Way of the Lancer
My First Spear		1	Ywain Deepwell
Spear of the Fearless
Courage of Stone
A Dangerous Proposition
Lance of Destiny		20	Ywain Deepwell
Questions and Lancers
Proof of Might		30	Ywain Deepwell	Blood for Blood

Actions

PvE actions

Action	Acquired		Level	Type	MP	TP	Casting	Recast	Description
True Thrust	LNC		1	Weaponskill		60	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 160.
Vorpal Thrust	LNC		4	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Impulse Drive	LNC		6	Weaponskill		60	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 200.
Heavy Thrust	LNC		10	Weaponskill		60	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. 190 when executed from a target's flank.
Piercing Talon	LNC	1	15	Weaponskill		130	Instant	3s	Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 120.
Life Surge	LNC		18	Ability			Instant	50s	Ensures critical damage for first weaponskill used while Life Surge is active. Damage dealt will be absorbed as HP, up to 10% of maximum HP.
Full Thrust	LNC		26	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Blood for Blood	LNC	1	30	Ability			Instant	80s	Increases damage dealt by 15% and damage suffered by 10%.
Disembowel	LNC		38	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Chaos Thrust	LNC		50	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. 140 when executed from a target's rear.

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	MP	TP	Casting	Recast	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability			Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Arm's Length	Melee DPS	12	Ability			Instant	60s	Creates a barrier nullifying knockback and draw-in effects.
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	16	Ability			Instant	40s	Stuns target.
Diversion	Magic Ranged DPS Melee DPS	20	Ability			Instant	120s	Reduces enmity generation.
Invigorate	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	24	Ability			Instant	120s	Instantly restores 400 TP.
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	32	Ability			Instant	90s	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP.
Goad	Melee DPS	36	Ability			Instant	180s	Refreshes TP of a single party member.
Feint	Melee DPS	40	Ability			Instant	120s	Lowers target's strength and dexterity by 10%.
Crutch	Melee DPS	44	Ability			Instant	90s	Removes Bind and Heavy from target party member other than self.
True North	Melee DPS	48	Ability			Instant	150s	Nullifies all action direction requirements.

Traits

PvE traits

Trait	Acquired		Level	Effect
Enhanced Strength	PGL LNC SAM		20	Increases strength by 8.
Enhanced Strength II	PGL LNC SAM		40	Increases strength by 16.
Enhanced Strength III	PGL LNC SAM		60	Increases strength by 24.

Jobs

The lancer can specialize into DRG, a DPS job.

Core mechanics

The lancer builds off the foundation for its job, making use of positioning and combinations to maximize their damage.

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   Heavy Thrust - Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. 190 when executed from a target's flank.
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   Disembowel - Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
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   Impulse Drive - Delivers an attack with a potency of 200.

Lancers inflict piercing damage, allowing them to take advantage of their own Disembowel effect and giving them some synergy with ranged physical classes. Some abilities can be used to further increase their damage output.

Gallery

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  A regular lancer pose.

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  A lancer attacking.

External links

• Lancer on the official website.

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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