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	Level	Quest Giver	Unlocks
Way of the Pugilist	1	Gagaruna
My First Hora	1	Hamon
Harder than Rock	5	Hamon
Burning Up the Quarter Malm	10	Hamon
The Spirit Is Willing	15	Hamon	Fists of Earth
Keeping the Spirit Alive	20	Hamon
Star-crossed Rivals	25	Hamon
Return of the Holyfist	30	Hamon	Demolish

Actions

PvE actions

Action	Acquired		Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Bootshine	PGL		1	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 200.
True Strike	PGL		4	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 270. 300 when executed from a target's rear.
Snap Punch	PGL		6	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 270. 300 when executed from a target's flank.
Fists of Earth	PGL	1	15	Ability	Instant	3s	Reduces damage taken by 10%.
Twin Snakes	PGL		18	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 230. 260 when executed from a target's flank.
Arm of the Destroyer	PGL		26	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 110 to all nearby targets.
Demolish	PGL	1	30	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 80. 110 when executed from a target's rear.
Fists of Wind	PGL		34	Ability	Instant	3s	Increases movement speed.
Mantra	PGL		42	Ability	Instant	90s	Increases HP recovery via healing actions by 10% for self and nearby party members.
Perfect Balance	PGL		50	Ability	Instant	90s	Grants 6 stacks of Perfect Balance, each stack allowing the execution of a weaponskill that requires a certain form, without being in that form.

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	10	Ability	Instant	40s	Stuns target.
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	12	Ability	Instant	90s	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP.
Feint	Melee DPS	22	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target's strength and dexterity by 10%.
Arm's Length	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS Tank	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.
True North	Melee DPS	50	Ability	Instant	45s	Nullifies all action direction requirements.

Traits

PvE traits

Trait	Acquired		Level	Effect
Greased Lightning	PGL		1	Reduces weaponskill cast time and recast time, spell cast time and recast time, and auto-attack delay by 5%.
Enhanced Greased Lightning	PGL		20	Reduces weaponskill cast time and recast time, spell cast time and recast time, and auto-attack delay by 10%.

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.

Snap Punch - Delivers an attack with a potency of 270. 300 when executed from a target's flank.
Perfect Balance - Grants 6 stacks of Perfect Balance, each stack allowing the execution of a weaponskill that requires a certain form, without being in that form.

Gallery

A regular pugilist pose.
A pugilist attacking.

External links

Pugilist 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