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Black Mages are casters who specialize in offensive magic. Despite their appearance, they can take a few hits, too.
In-game description
The bearer of this certificate is impeccably well versed in dark magic and is deemed worthy of the title of Master Black Mage.
In-job mastery certificate description
Template:See Also The Black Mage (黒魔道師, Kuromadoushi?) is a Job class in Final Fantasy III gained from the Wind Crystal. In the opening FMV of the 3D remake, Arc is depicted as a Black Mage. Black Mages excel in attacking enemies with offensive Black Magic. They wield a variety of spells and can attack multiple targets at once. They possess low Attack power and Defense. They can wield bows and rods.
Abilities
Famicom Version
- Command Ability - Black Magic Levels 1 - 7
Like every other Final Fantasy, the Black Mage specializes in offensive elemental spells as well as status ailment spells. Once the Magus (Warlock) job is unlocked, this job loses its usefulness.
Remake Version
- Command Ability - Black Magic Levels 1 - 7
| Level | Black Magic | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire | Blizzard | Sleep |
| 2 | Thunder | Poison | Blind |
| 3 | Fira | Blizzara | Thundara |
| 4 | Break | Blizzaga | Shade |
| 5 | Thundaga | Raze | Erase |
| 6 | Firaga | Bio | Warp |
| 7 | Quake | Breakga | Drain |
Stats
| Level | Strength | Agility | Vitality | Intellect | Mind | Level | Strength | Agility | Vitality | Intellect | Mind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famicom Version | Remake Version | ||||||||||
| 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| 20 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
| 30 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 30 | 11 | 30 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 18 |
| 40 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 36 | 13 | 40 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 22 |
| 50 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 43 | 15 | 50 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 38 | 26 |
| 60 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 49 | 17 | 60 | 34 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 29 |
| 70 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 56 | 19 | 70 | 38 | 46 | 46 | 51 | 33 |
| 80 | 41 | 42 | 40 | 63 | 21 | 80 | 43 | 52 | 52 | 58 | 37 |
| 90 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 69 | 23 | 90 | 48 | 58 | 58 | 65 | 41 |
| 99 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 75 | 25 | 99 | 52 | 63 | 63 | 71 | 45 |
MP Growth
| Level | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Level | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famicom Version | Remake Version | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 43 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 50 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 50 | 53 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 60 | 63 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 70 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 70 | 73 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 80 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 80 | 83 | 37 | 24 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 90 | 31 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 90 | 93 | 42 | 27 | 29 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| 99 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 99 | 99 | 47 | 29 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 0 |
Equipment
Weapons
| Name | Attack | Element | Other Bonuses | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staves | ||||
| Staff | 3 | None | None | None |
| Fire Staff | 20 | None | +2 Intellect & Mind | Casts Fire when used. |
| Ice Staff | 20 | None | +2 Intellect & Mind | Casts Blizzard when used. |
| Light Staff | 20 | None | +2 Intellect & Mind | Casts Thunder when used. |
| Rods | ||||
| Mythril Rod | 12 | None | +1 Intellect | None |
| Wizard Rod | 20 | None | +5 Intellect | None |
| Fire Rod | 25 | None | +3 Intellect & Mind | Casts Fira when used. |
| Ice Rod | 25 | None | +3 Intellect & Mind | Casts Blizzara when used. |
| Light Rod | 25 | None | +3 Intellect & Mind | Casts Thundara when used. |
| Omnirod | 93 | None | +10 Intellect | Inflicts Gradual Petrify. |
| Lilith Rod | 110 | None | +20 Intellect | Ultimate equipment from the Legendary Smith. Casts Death when used. |
| Bows | ||||
| Bow | 10 | None | None | None |
| Great Bow | 18 | None | None | None |
| Killer Bow | 26 | None | None | None |
| Arrows | ||||
| Wooden Arrow | 6 | None | None | None |
| Holy Arrow | 8 | Holy | None | None |
| Iron Arrow | 12 | None | None | None |
Armor
| Name | Defense | Magic Defense | Other Bonuses | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | ||||
| Leather Cap | 1 | 1 | None | None |
| Feathered Hat | 10 | 16 | +2 Agility | None |
| Ribbon | 23 | 20 | None | Protects against all status ailments. |
| Body | ||||
| Vest | 1 | 1 | None | None |
| Leather Armor | 3 | 1 | None | None |
| Mage Robe | 13 | 13 | +1 Intellect & Mind | None |
| Black Robe | 31 | 45 | +5 Intellect | None |
| Arms | ||||
| Bronze Bracers | 1 | 1 | None | None |
| Mythril Bracers | 2 | 4 | +1 Intellect & Mind | None |
| Rune Bracers | 11 | 13 | +2 Intellect & Mind | Protects against some status ailments. |
| Diamond Bracers | 13 | 16 | +3 Intellect & Mind | None |
| Protect Ring | 18 | 18 | +2 all stats | None |
Other Appearances
Final Fantasy Artniks
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Template:Sideicon Black Mage appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game with Fire-, Earth- and Ice-elemental cards. All four playable characters from the 3D remakes are represented.
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Final Fantasy Portal App
Black Mage from Final Fantasy III 3D remake appears on a Triple Triad card.
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Trivia
- The Black Mage's battle sprite in the Famicom Version of Final Fantasy III is nearly identical to the one from the original Final Fantasy, but with additional furls in its robe.
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