Pugilist
Introduction
“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.
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.
Contents
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 |
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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 | MP | TP | Casting | Recast | Description |
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Bootshine | ![]() |
1 | Weaponskill | Instant | 2.5s | Delivers an attack with a potency of 200. | |||
True Strike | ![]() |
4 | Weaponskill | Instant | 2.5s | Delivers an attack with a potency of 270. 300 when executed from a target's rear. | |||
Snap Punch | ![]() |
6 | Weaponskill | Instant | 2.5s | Delivers an attack with a potency of 270. 300 when executed from a target's flank. | |||
Fists of Earth | ![]() |
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15 | Ability | Instant | 3s | Reduces damage taken by 10%. | ||
Twin Snakes | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
26 | Weaponskill | Instant | 2.5s | Delivers an attack with a potency of 110 to all nearby targets. | |||
Demolish | ![]() |
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30 | Weaponskill | Instant | 2.5s | Delivers an attack with a potency of 80. 110 when executed from a target's rear. | ||
Fists of Wind | ![]() |
34 | Ability | Instant | 3s | Increases movement speed. | |||
Mantra | ![]() |
42 | Ability | Instant | 90s | Increases HP recovery via healing actions by 10% for self and nearby party members. | |||
Perfect Balance | ![]() |
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 | MP | TP | Casting | Recast | Description |
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Second Wind | ![]() ![]() |
8 | Ability | Instant | 120s | Instantly restores own HP. | ||
Leg Sweep | ![]() |
10 | Ability | Instant | 40s | Stuns target. | ||
Bloodbath | ![]() |
12 | Ability | Instant | 90s | Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP. | ||
Feint | ![]() |
22 | Ability | Instant | 90s | Lowers target's strength and dexterity by 10%. | ||
Arm's Length | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
32 | Ability | Instant | 120s | Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects. | ||
True North | ![]() |
50 | Ability | Instant | 45s | Nullifies all action direction requirements. |
Traits
PvE traits
Trait | Acquired | ![]() |
Level | Effect |
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Greased Lightning | ![]() |
1 | Reduces weaponskill cast time and recast time, spell cast time and recast time, and auto-attack delay by 5%. | |
Enhanced Greased Lightning | ![]() |
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.
- Internal Release - Increases critical hit rate by 30%.
- 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.
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
External links
- Pugilist on the official website.