Mobile:Arcanist

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FFXIV Mobile Version

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The Arcanist is able to manipulate magical powers to operate specific familiars. Drawing power from the south seas, the Arcanist uses unique geometric diagrams and "magical patterns" to control spiritual power. In normal times, the Arcanist carries with them many types of magical "grimoire books" for use at any time and can fluidly cast magic. Additionally, after unlocking the mysteries of gems, they can summon gem spirit beasts through specific magical patterns.

— In-game gescription from Character Creation menu

Arcanist (ACN) is one of six starting  DPS classses and one of two starting  Magical Ranged DPS. It directly upgrades to Summoner at level 10.

• Difficult Rating from character creation menu: ★★★☆☆
• Note that in the Mobile version, Arcanist only becomes Summoner. It does Not branch into Scholar, which is a standalone job.

General information

Guild

The Arcanists' Guild is in the maritime city of Limsa Lominsa. If you choose arcanist as your first class, you will start off in the city of Ul'dah. At level 10, arcanists must specialize into summoner.

• Note that in the Mobile version, Arcanist only becomes Summoner. It does Not branch into Scholar, which is a standalone job.

Equipment

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

• Alchemist — Grimoires.
• Weaver — Casting armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Actions

PvE actions

Action	Acquired		Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Range Radius	Description
Ruin	SMN		1	Spell	0	Instant	0.1s	23y 0y	Launches a magic attack on the target. Potency: 10
Ruin II	SMN		1	Spell	0	Instant	0.1s	23y 0y	Launches a magic attack on the target. Potency: 15 Combo Action: Ruin
Ruin III	SMN		1	Spell	0	Instant	0.1s	23y 0y	Launches a magic attack on the target. Potency: 25 Combo Action: Ruin II
Catastrophe	SMN		2	Spell	0	1s	Instant	23y 0y	Launch a magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies. Potency: 80
Outburst	SMN		4	Spell	0	Instant	1s	23y 0y	Launch a magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies Potency: 80
Aethercharge	SMN		4	Ability	0	Instant	45s	0y 0y	Catastrophe, Outburst, and normal attack power increased by 20%. When the status expires, gain Ruby Arcanum, Topaz Arcanum, and Emerald Arcanum. Duration: 10s
Summon Ruby	SMN		6	Ability	0	Instant	7s	0y 0y	Summons Ruby Carbuncle. Additional Effect: Apply 2 stacks of Fire Attunement to self. Fire Attunement: Catastrophe becomes Ruby Catastrophe Duration: 15s Activation Requirement: Ruby Arcanum
Ruby Catastrophe	SMN		6	Spell	0	1.5s	1s	23y 0y	Launches a magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies. Fire Attunement Cost: 1 Potency: 430
Searing Light	SMN		8	Ability	0	Instant	45s	23y 0y	Grants Searing Light to self and surrounding party members. Additional Effect: If on the Summoner, damage dealt increased by 10%. If on party members, damage dealt increased by 1%. Duration: 10s
Energy Siphon	SMN		10	Spell	0	Instant	45s	23y 0y	Launches a magic attack on the target. Potency: 10 Additional Effect: Grant self 1 stack of Aetherflow. Aetherflow can be used to activate other actions
Fester	SMN		10	Ability		Instant	1s	23y 0y	launch an area magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies. Potency: 230 Aetherflow Gauge Cost: 1 Activation Requirement Aetherflow
Radiant Aegis	SMN		12	Ability	0	Instant	20s	0y 0y	Restores own HP and grants self Radiant Aegis. Cure Potency: 10% of own maximum HP Additional Effect: Radiant Aegis absorbs damage equivalent to 10% of own maximum HP. Lasts up to 10 seconds.
Summon Topaz	SMN		20	Ability	0	Instant	7s	0y 0y	Summons Topaz Carbuncle. Additional Effect: Apply 2 stacks of Earth Attunement to self. Earth Attunement: Catastrophe becomes Topaz Catastrophe Duration: 15s Activation Requirement: Topaz Arcanum
Topaz Catastrophe	SMN		20	Spell	0	Instant	1s	23y 0y	Launches a magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies. Earth Attunement Cost: 1 Potency: 140 Readies Mountain Buster
Summon Emerald	SMN		25	Ability	0	Instant	7s	0y 0y	Summons Emerald Carbuncle. Additional Effect: Apply 2 stacks of Wind Attunement to self. Wind Attunement: Catastrophe becomes Emerald Catastrophe Duration: 15s Activation Requirement: Emerald Arcanum
Emerald Catastrophe	SMN		25	Spell	0	Instant	1s	23y 0y	Launches a magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies. Wind Attunement Cost: 1 Potency: 140
Summon Ifrit	SMN		30	Spell	0	Instant	7s	23y 0y	Launch an area magic attack on the target. Potency: 410 Additional Effect: Apply 2 stacks of Fire Attunement to self. Fire Attunement: Catastrophe becomes Ruby Catastrophe Duration: 15s Additional Effect: Readies Crimson Cyclone Additional Effect: Readies Catastrophe
Crimson Cyclone	SMN		30	Spell	0	Instant	15s	23y 0y	Rush toward the target and launch an area magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies. Potency: 200 Activation Requirement: Crimson Cyclone Ready
Summon Titan	SMN		35	Spell	0	Instant	7s	23y 0y	Launches an area magic attack on the target. Potency: 410 Additional Effect: Apply 2 stacks of Earth Attunement to self. Earth Attunement: Catastrophe becomes Topaz Catastrophe Duration: 15s Additional Effect: Readies Catastrophe
Mountain Buster	SMN		35	Spell	0	Instant	1.5s	23y 0y	Launch a magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies. Potency: 160 Activation Requirement: Mountain Buster Ready
Ruin IV	SMN		40	Spell		Instant	Instant	23y 0y	Launch a magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies. Potency: 250 Activation Requirement: Ruin IV ready
Summon Garuda	SMN		45	Spell	0	Instant	7s	23y 0y	Launch an area magic attack on the target. Potency: 410 Additional Effect: Apply 2 stacks of Wind Attunement to self. Wind Attunement: Catastrophe becomes Emerald Catastrophe Duration: 15s Additional Effect: Readies Slipstream Additional Effect: Readies Catastrophe
Slipstream	SMN		45	Spell	0	Instant	15s	23y 0y	Launch an area magic attack on the target and surrounding enemies, and inflict Laceration on them. Potency: 200 Additional Effect: Laceration deals damage over time, totaling 300 potency over 10 seconds. Activation Requirement: Slipstream Ready

Limit Breaks (PvE)

See also: Limit Break

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Range Radius	Description
Skyshard	Magical Ranged DPS	1	Limit Break Level 1	0	Instant	Instant	18y 0y	Launch an area attack at the designated location, dealing non-elemental magic damage.
Starstorm	Magical Ranged DPS	1	Limit Break Level 2	0	Instant	Instant	18y 0y	Launch an area attack at the designated location, dealing massive non-elemental magic damage.
Teraflare	SMN	1	Limit Break Level 3	0	Instant	Instant	18y 0y	Launch an area attack at the designated location, dealing colossal non-elemental magic damage.

Magic Ranged DPS role actions (PvE)

See also: Mobile:List of magic ranged dps actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Range Radius	Description
Addle	Magical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	0	Instant	90s	23y 0y	Reduces the target's damage dealt by 10%. Duration: 10s
Surecast	Magical Ranged DPS  Healer	18	Ability		Instant	90s	0y 0y	Spells can be cast without interruption. Additional Effect: Nullifies most knockback and draw-in effects Duration: 8s
Manaward	Magical Ranged DPS	30	Ability	0	Instant	90s	0y 0y	Reduces damage taken by 20%. Duration: 10s

Traits

PvE traits

Trait	Acquired		Level	Effect
File:Enhanced Aetherflow.png  Enhanced Aetherflow	SMN		15	Casting Energy Siphon grants an additional stack of Aetherflow.
Ruby Summoning Mastery	SMN		30	Upgrades Summon Ruby to Summon Ifrit.
Topaz Summoning Mastery	SMN		35	Upgrades Summon Topaz to Summon Titan.
Emerald Summoning Mastery	SMN		45	Upgrades Summon Emerald to Summon Garuda.
Enkindle	SMN		50	Increases the potency of Summon Ifrit, Summon Garuda, and Summon Titan by 20%.

Jobs

The arcanist is a class that must specialize into  SMN.

• Note that in the Mobile version, Arcanist only becomes Summoner. It does Not branch into Scholar, which is a standalone job.

Achievements

This class is associated with the following achievements:

Name	Points	Task	Reward	Patch

Gallery

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