Black Mage (Final Fantasy XIV)

The Thaumaturge is a Disciple of Magic in Final Fantasy XIV, introduced in the original release. It may be upgraded to the Black Mage job using the Soul Crystal obtained from the quest Taking the Black after Thaumaturge reaches level 30 and Archer is level 15.

Thaumaturge
Thaumaturges are powerful spellcasters who use spells from the three primary elements fire, ice and lightning to deal major damage to their opponents. Their Intelligence and Piety are high but suffer from low HP and defense. They are considered ranged DPS for the purpose of party roles.

Thaumaturges can augment their spells further by utilizing the status effects Astral Fire and Umbral Ice. Astral Fire doubles the potency of fire spells but also doubles their MP cost and halts MP recovery. Umbral Ice, on the other hand, accelerates MP recovery. Both status effects halve the MP cost and potency of spells of the opposing element, but casting these spells will also remove the status. Later levels allow Thaumaturges to stack Astral Fire and Umbral Ice up to three times. Mastery of the Thaumaturge class requires knowing the right time when to switch between Umbral Ice and Astral Fire.

Black Mage


Black Mage further enhances the Thaumaturge offensive magic abilities. Aesthetically, Black Mages appear similar to Black Mages throughout the series.

Equipment
The Thaumaturge class is defined by wielding one-handed scepters or two-handed staves. At endgame, the available weapons are overwhelmingly two-handed staves while scepters are relatively scarce (the strongest as of 2.5 being the Allagan Scepter at item level 95). One-handed scepters have been phased out in Heavensward.

In terms of late game armor and accessories, Thaumaturges and Black Mages share "Casting" gear with Arcanists and Summoner.

Job Actions
All spells cost MP to cast unless stated otherwise, however, the MP cost varies depending on the level and class of the Adventurer, the spell in question, and whether or not the adventurer has the Astral Fire or Umbral Ice buff.

Traits
All descriptions are based on action attributes and bonuses attained by level 70.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
Black Mage appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game with a Thunder-elemental card.

Trivia

 * During one scene in the Black Mage quest line, as two Black Mages approach the adventurer their eyes flash yellow, mimicking the traditional glowing-eyed look in earlier games.
 * In their original design, Thaumaturges were debuff specialists with access to Light and Dark-elemental offensive spells. After patch 1.20, the Thaumaturge was changed to an offensive mage, specializing on fire, ice and lightning magic. The Arcanist discipline has essentially replaced the Thaumaturge's role in debuffing, although Thaumaturges do retain the ability to inflict Sleep.
 * Golbez's fighting style in Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy is Thaumaturge.

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