Pugilist

Introduction

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The path of the pugilist is one of incessant training aimed at mastering the traditional techniques of hand-to-hand combat. Though pugilists command formidable power when unarmed, they are wont to use metal, leather, and bone weaponry to maximize their destructive potential. Their preference for fighting at close quarters makes negotiating distances an absolute necessity. Many among them accomplish this by avoiding burdensome armor, allowing for maximum mobility while they move in for the kill.

— FinalFantasyXIV.com Pugilist

Armed with claws and knuckles, pugilists are trained to engage in one-on-one melee fights. They excel at martial arts with intense training in many aspects, making up for a dangerous opponent.

General information

Guild

The Pugilist's Guild is in Ul'dah - Steps of Nald. If you choose pugilist as your first class, you will start off in the city of Ul'dah. At level 30, pugilists may specialize into monk.

Equipment

The pugilist is a disciple of war and wears leather armor. They use fist weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the pugilist:

• Blacksmith — Fist weapons.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Hunting Log

See pugilist hunting log.

Quests

Quest	Type	Level	Quest giver	Unlocks
Way of the Pugilist
My First Hora
Harder than Rock
Burning Up the Quarter Malm
The Spirit Is Willing
Keeping the Spirit Alive
Star-crossed Rivals
Return of the Holyfist

Actions

PvE actions

Action	Acquired		Level	Type	MP	TP	Casting	Recast	Description
Bootshine	PGL		1	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 140.
True Strike	PGL		4	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 140. 180 when executed from a target's rear.
Snap Punch	PGL		6	Weaponskill		40	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 130. 170 when executed from a target's flank.
Internal Release	PGL		10	Ability			Instant	60s	Increases critical hit rate by 30%.
Fists of Earth	PGL	1	15	Ability			Instant	3s	Reduces damage taken by 10%.
Twin Snakes	PGL		18	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. 130 when executed from a target's flank.
Arm of the Destroyer	PGL		26	Weaponskill		130	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 50 to all nearby targets.
Demolish	PGL	1	30	Weaponskill		40	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 30. 70 when executed from a target's rear.
Fists of Wind	PGL		34	Ability			Instant	3s	Increases movement speed.
Steel Peak	PGL		38	Ability			Instant	40s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 150.
Mantra	PGL		42	Ability			Instant	90s	Increases HP recovery via healing magic by 20% for self and nearby party members.
Howling Fist	PGL		46	Ability			Instant	60s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 210 to all enemies in a straight line before you.
Perfect Balance	PGL		50	Ability			Instant	60s	Allows execution of weaponskills which require a certain form, without being in that form.

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 Greased Lightning	PGL		20	Allows the stacking of a second Greased Lightning.
Enhanced Strength II	PGL LNC SAM		40	Increases strength by 16.
Enhanced Greased Lightning II	PGL		40	Allows the stacking of a third Greased Lightning.
Enhanced Strength III	PGL LNC SAM		60	Increases strength by 24.

Jobs

The pugilist can specialize into MNK, a DPS job.

Core mechanics

Pugilists work out their damage by regularly alternating combat forms, while positioning correctly to use their damage actions effectively.

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   Snap Punch - Delivers an attack with a potency of 130. 170 when executed from a target's flank.
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   Internal Release - Increases critical hit rate by 30%.
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   Perfect Balance - Allows execution of weaponskills which require a certain form, without being in that form.

Pugilists execute quick, sequenced combos and maintain Greased Lightning effect to reduce cast/recast time and action delay, therefore increasing number of attacks dealt. The same effect also affects you global cooldown.

Gallery

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  A regular pugilist pose.

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  A pugilist attacking.

External links

• Pugilist 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)
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