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[[File:TA2 Hume-Devout.jpg|250px|thumb|A [[Human|hume]] as a Seer in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''.]]
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[[File:TA2 Hume-Devout.jpg|250px|thumb|A [[Human|hume]] Seer in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''.]]
The '''Seer''' {{J|導士|Doushi|Shaman}}, also known as '''Devout''' and '''Spiritmaster''', is a recurring [[Job System|Job]] class in the ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series. They are generally an upgrade to [[White Mage]]s.
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The '''Devout''' {{J|導師 or 導士|Dōshi|High Priest}}, also known as '''Seer''' and '''Spiritmaster''', is a recurring [[Job system|job]] class in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. They are generally an upgrade to [[White Mage]]s.
   
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
The Seer's equipment includes [[Staff (Weapon Type)|staves]] and [[Rod (Weapon Type)|rods]]. Their armor, like most mages, is limited to lightweight vests and mage robes.
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The Devout's equipment includes [[Staff (weapon type)|staves]] and [[Rod (weapon type)|rods]]. Their armor, like most mages, is limited to lightweight vests and mage robes.
   
Seers tend to dress in white robes with a red or pink coat underneath. They tend to lean towards lighter armor, generally robes. Male Seers generally do not wear hoods. The most characteristic thing that differs them from White Mages is their trademark [[Cat-Ear Hood]].
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Devouts tend to dress in white robes with a red or pink coat underneath. They tend to lean towards lighter armor, generally robes. Male Seers generally do not wear hoods. The most characteristic thing that differs them from White Mages is their trademark [[Cat-Ear Hood]].
   
Seers have more access and proficiency with higher-rank [[White Magic]] than White Mages, and are more able spellcasters in general.
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Devouts have more access and proficiency with higher-rank [[White Magic]] than White Mages, and are more able spellcasters in general.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
 
{{main|Devout (Final Fantasy III)}}
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The Devout is a job gained from the [[Earth Crystal (term)|Earth Crystal]]. Devouts can cast all White [[Magic (Final Fantasy III)|Magic]] spells. They also possess higher [[MP (stat)|MP]] for high-level White Magic. Devout is considered to be a powered-up version of the [[White Mage (Final Fantasy III)|White Mage]] job.
{{Main|Devout (Final Fantasy III)}}
 
The Devout is one of the final jobs obtained in this game, and is granted by the [[Earth Crystal (Term)|Earth Crystal]] at the [[Ancients' Maze]]. Upon promotion they are granted access to a new tier of white magic and better mind stat, although their MP for their lower level spells seems to be significantly much lower than their [[White Mage (Final Fantasy III)|white mage]] counterparts.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
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{{Main|Lamitt}}
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The Devout serves as the counterpart of the [[White Mage (Final Fantasy XIV)|White Mage]] job on [[The First]], and serves as the job of Lamitt. When on [[The Source]], Lamitt goes under the title of the "Devout of Darkness".
There are the 3 seer siblings of [[Gridania]], [[Raya-O-Senna|Seedseer Raya-O-Senna]], [[A-Ruhn-Senna|Seedseer A-Ruhn-Senna]], and the [[Kan-E-Senna|Elder Seedseer Kan-E-Senna]].
 
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Players have the chance to use the job when Lamitt is playable in a battle instance during the healer role questline in ''Shadowbringers''.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''===
 
{{main|Seer (Tactics A2)}}
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The Seer job is unlocked through mastery of four White Mage abilities and finishing "The Cat's Meow" quest. Equipping Tomes, its abilities include mid-rank Black and White Magick. They also boast the highest scores in MP and resistance for the [[Human|hume]] race.
{{Main|Seer (Tactics A2)}}
 
The Seer job is unlocked through mastery of four White Mage abilities and finishing "The Cat's Meow" quest. Equipping Tomes, its abilities include mid-rank Black and White Magic. They also boast the highest scores in MP and resistance for the [[Human|hume]] race.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''===
 
{{Section|Final Fantasy Tactics S}}
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{{clear}}
{{stub|Final Fantasy Tactics S}}
 
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===''[[Bravely Default]]''===
 
===''[[Bravely Default]]''===
 
{{main|Spiritmaster}}
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The Spiritmaster excels in support, either boosting elemental resistance, rendering allies immune to status ailments or elements, and increasing Magic Defense. They have an S rank in MP and Mind as well as an A rank in Intelligence, allowing for more potent spellcasting. They can also enhance elemental attacks so they cause more damage for a short time. As with [[White Mage (Bravely Default)|White Mages]], they have an S rank in Staves. It is obtained after defeating [[Victor S. Court]] in [[Eternian Central Command]].
{{Main|Spiritmaster}}
 
The Spiritmaster job appears in this game and uses magic that either reduces or eliminates elemental damage. However, the job's appearance differs from the traditional Devout look, lacking the iconic cat-ear hood. It is obtained after defeating [[Victor S. Court]] in [[Eternian Central Command]].
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
 
{{main|Seer (Dimensions)}}
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{{Main|Seer (Dimensions)}}
 
 
The Seer job is obtained in the Tome of Twilight chapter, and is exclusive to [[Warriors of Light]]. Unique feature to them in the series, is that Seers can raise elemental defense of the party.
 
The Seer job is obtained in the Tome of Twilight chapter, and is exclusive to [[Warriors of Light]]. Unique feature to them in the series, is that Seers can raise elemental defense of the party.
   
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
{{Job section|Pictlogica Final Fantasy}}
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{{Job-stub|Pictlogica Final Fantasy}}
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
 
{{main|Devout (Airborne Brigade)}}
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The Devout is a job available after obtaining a level fifteen [[White Mage (Airborne Brigade)|White Mage]] and a level fifteen [[Scholar (Airborne Brigade)|Scholar]]. The preferred weapons for the job are rods and staves. The job specializes in both intelligence and agility abilities.
{{Main|Devout (Airborne Brigade)}}
 
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The Devout is a job in ''Final Fantasy: Airborne Brigade'' available after obtaining a level fifteen [[White Mage (Airborne Brigade)|White Mage]] and a level fifteen [[Scholar (Airborne Brigade)|Scholar]]. The preferred weapons for the job are rods and staves. The job specializes in both intelligence and agility abilities.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''===
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{{Section|Final Fantasy Artniks}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy All the Bravest]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy All the Bravest]]''===
 
{{Quote|Only those most learned in the ways of white magic dare don the cat-eared robe.|Description}}
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{{Q|Only those most learned in the ways of white magic dare don the cat-eared robe.|Description}}
 
 
The Devout is a character available to the party, and uses the Holy ability during battle. Unlocks at level 50.
 
The Devout is a character available to the party, and uses the Holy ability during battle. Unlocks at level 50.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
[[File:FFRK Devout Sprite.png|right]]
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{{Job-stub|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
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{{main|Devout (Record Keeper)}}
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{{Quote|An expert mage who uses healing magic to aid her allies. The Devout wields powerful white magic with ease, and though she has little in the way of offensive might, her skills can easily shape the course of battle.|Description}}
{{Gallery
 
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Devout is a playable character who can be recruited as the First Time Reward for completing Fifth Ark, Part 3 on the Classic difficulty in the {{nobr|FF XIII}} track of Core Dungeons.
|File:FFRK Devout sprites.png|Devout in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''.
 
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{{clear}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
Devouts appears with its ''Final Fantasy III'' version of the job. The cards are Ice-, Wind-, and Water-elemental.
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Seer appears in ''Final Fantasy Trading Card Game'' with its ''Final Fantasy III'' version of the job, Devout. The cards are Ice-, Wind-, and Water-elemental.
 
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<gallery>
{{Gallery|class=FFTCGa
 
|File:ArcDevout TCG.png|Trading card of Arc as a Devout.
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ArcDevout TCG.png|Trading card of Arc as a Devout.
|File:1-043c Devout TCG.png|Trading card of Ingus as a Devout.
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1-043c Devout TCG.png|Trading card of Ingus as a Devout.
|File:LunethDevout TCG.png|Trading card of Luneth as a Devout.
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LunethDevout TCG.png|Trading card of Luneth as a Devout.
|File:RefiaDevout TCG.png|Trading card of Refia as a Dvout.
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RefiaDevout TCG.png|Trading card of Refia as a Devout.
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</gallery>
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===''[[Triple Triad (Portal App)|Triple Triad]]''===
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[[File:472a Devout.png|right|100px]]
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Devout from ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' appears on a card in the version available via ''[[Final Fantasy Portal App]]''.
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==Allusions to the job in the series==
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===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
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[[File:Krile-WhiteMage.PNG|right|Krile's White Mage costume.]]
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[[Krile Mayer Baldesion (Final Fantasy V)|Krile's]] [[White Mage (Final Fantasy V)|White Mage]] costume is based on the [[Devout (Final Fantasy III)|Devout]] job's appearance from ''Final Fantasy III'', donning a cat-ear hooded robe.
 
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==Non-''Final Fantasy'' Appearances==
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===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions II]]''===
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[[File:FFD2 Aemo White Mage Art Alt2.png|200px|right|thumb|The White Mage's final signet artwork.]]
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The [[White Mage (Dimensions II)|White Mage]] eidolon's final artwork depicts her as a Devout, donning the traditional Cat-Ear Hood robe of the job, and White Magic emerging from her staff.
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In the original free-to-play versions, [[Aemo]] received an alternate costume based on the Devout job from the "Phantom Beast Great Decisive Battle!" event. The Devout costume was based on [[Krile Mayer Baldesion (Final Fantasy V)|Krile's]] white mage outfit from ''Final Fantasy V''. The costume could only be seen when Aemo was equipped with the "Devout Equipment" accessory.
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FFLTnS Aemo Devout.png|Aemo's Devout costume from ''[[Final Fantasy Legends: Toki no Suishō]]''.
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</gallery>
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==Non-''Final Fantasy'' appearances==
 
===''Square Enix Legend World''===
 
===''Square Enix Legend World''===
 
[[File:Square Enix Legend World - Devout.jpg|150px|right]]
 
[[File:Square Enix Legend World - Devout.jpg|150px|right]]
Devout makes an appearance in the game.
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Devout makes an appearance.
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
{{Gallery|class=seriesa
 
|File:FF3-NES-Devout.PNG|''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] sprite.
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FF3-NES-Devout.PNG|''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' sprite (NES).
|File:FF3-Devout.png|Main cast of ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' as Devouts.
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FF3-Devout.png|Main cast of ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' as Devouts.
|File:Kan-E-Senna.png|[[Kan-E-Senna]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''.
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FFTS Seer Sprite.png|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''.
|File:Raya-O-Senna FFXIV Art.jpg|[[Raya-O-Senna]] from ''Final Fantasy XIV''.
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FFTS Seer SR Portrait.png|Portrait in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''.
|File:A-Ruhn-Senna_FFXIV_Art.jpg|[[A-Ruhn-Senna]] from ''Final Fantasy XIV''.
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FFTS Seer SR Icon.png|Icon in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''.
|File:FFTS Seer Sprite.png|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''.
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Ffl-char-sophia.png|Sophia from ''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' is a Seer.
|File:FFTS Seer SR Portrait.png|Portrait in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''.
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FFD - Devout.png|''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' sprite.
 
BDFF_Devout.png|Ringabel and Edea as Spiritmasters in ''[[Bravely Default]]''.
|File:FFTS Seer SR Icon.png|Icon in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''.
 
|File:Ffl-char-sophia.png|Sophia from ''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' is a Seer.
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FFAB Devout Male.png|A male Devout in ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''.
|File:FFD - Devout.png|''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' sprite.
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FFAB Devout Female.png|A female Devout in ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''.
 
Devout ATB.png|''[[Final Fantasy All the Bravest]]''.
|File:BDFF_Devout.png|Ringabel and Edea as Spiritmasters in ''[[Bravely Default]]''.
 
|File:FFAB Devout Male.png|A male Devout in ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''.
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PFF Seer M.png|Male Devout in ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]] ''.
|File:FFAB Devout Female.png|A female Devout in ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''.
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PFF Seer F.png|Female Devout in ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]] ''.
|File:Devout ATB.png|''[[Final Fantasy All the Bravest]]''.
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FF3 Devout L Artniks.png|''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''.
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</gallery>
|File:PFF Seer M.png|Male Seer in ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy ]]''.
 
|File:PFF Seer F.png|Female Seer in ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy ]]''.
 
|File:FFRK Devout Sprite.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''.
 
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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
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While having no direct translation into English, the job's Japanese name of {{j|導師|Dōshi}} has various meanings, often including officiating priests or high priests commonly found in the Buddhist faith.
{{Etym|Seer}}
 
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{{Etym|Seer}}
   
The job is called "Shaman" in Japanese. {{Etym|Shamanism}}
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In the original fan-translations of the [[Famicom]] version of ''Final Fantasy III'', the Devout was known as the "Shaman". {{Etym|Shamanism}}
   
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TA2 Hume-Devout

A hume Seer in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.

The Devout (導師 or 導士, Dōshi?, lit. High Priest), also known as Seer and Spiritmaster, is a recurring job class in the Final Fantasy series. They are generally an upgrade to White Mages.

Profile

The Devout's equipment includes staves and rods. Their armor, like most mages, is limited to lightweight vests and mage robes.

Devouts tend to dress in white robes with a red or pink coat underneath. They tend to lean towards lighter armor, generally robes. Male Seers generally do not wear hoods. The most characteristic thing that differs them from White Mages is their trademark Cat-Ear Hood.

Devouts have more access and proficiency with higher-rank White Magic than White Mages, and are more able spellcasters in general.

Appearances

Final Fantasy III

The Devout is a job gained from the Earth Crystal. Devouts can cast all White Magic spells. They also possess higher MP for high-level White Magic. Devout is considered to be a powered-up version of the White Mage job.

Final Fantasy XIV

The Devout serves as the counterpart of the White Mage job on The First, and serves as the job of Lamitt. When on The Source, Lamitt goes under the title of the "Devout of Darkness".

Players have the chance to use the job when Lamitt is playable in a battle instance during the healer role questline in Shadowbringers.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

The Seer job is unlocked through mastery of four White Mage abilities and finishing "The Cat's Meow" quest. Equipping Tomes, its abilities include mid-rank Black and White Magick. They also boast the highest scores in MP and resistance for the hume race.

Final Fantasy Tactics S

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Bravely Default

The Spiritmaster excels in support, either boosting elemental resistance, rendering allies immune to status ailments or elements, and increasing Magic Defense. They have an S rank in MP and Mind as well as an A rank in Intelligence, allowing for more potent spellcasting. They can also enhance elemental attacks so they cause more damage for a short time. As with White Mages, they have an S rank in Staves. It is obtained after defeating Victor S. Court in Eternian Central Command.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

The Seer job is obtained in the Tome of Twilight chapter, and is exclusive to Warriors of Light. Unique feature to them in the series, is that Seers can raise elemental defense of the party.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

The Devout is a job available after obtaining a level fifteen White Mage and a level fifteen Scholar. The preferred weapons for the job are rods and staves. The job specializes in both intelligence and agility abilities.

Final Fantasy Artniks

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest

Only those most learned in the ways of white magic dare don the cat-eared robe.

Description

The Devout is a character available to the party, and uses the Holy ability during battle. Unlocks at level 50.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

FFRK Devout Sprite

An expert mage who uses healing magic to aid her allies. The Devout wields powerful white magic with ease, and though she has little in the way of offensive might, her skills can easily shape the course of battle.

Description

Devout is a playable character who can be recruited as the First Time Reward for completing Fifth Ark, Part 3 on the Classic difficulty in the FF XIII track of Core Dungeons.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

Devouts appears with its Final Fantasy III version of the job. The cards are Ice-, Wind-, and Water-elemental.


Triple Triad

472a Devout

Devout from Final Fantasy III appears on a card in the version available via Final Fantasy Portal App.

Allusions to the job in the series

Final Fantasy V

Krile's White Mage costume.

Krile's White Mage costume is based on the Devout job's appearance from Final Fantasy III, donning a cat-ear hooded robe.

Final Fantasy Dimensions II

FFD2 Aemo White Mage Art Alt2

The White Mage's final signet artwork.

The White Mage eidolon's final artwork depicts her as a Devout, donning the traditional Cat-Ear Hood robe of the job, and White Magic emerging from her staff.

In the original free-to-play versions, Aemo received an alternate costume based on the Devout job from the "Phantom Beast Great Decisive Battle!" event. The Devout costume was based on Krile's white mage outfit from Final Fantasy V. The costume could only be seen when Aemo was equipped with the "Devout Equipment" accessory.

Non-Final Fantasy appearances

Square Enix Legend World

Square Enix Legend World - Devout

Devout makes an appearance.

Gallery

Etymology

While having no direct translation into English, the job's Japanese name of (導師, Dōshi?) has various meanings, often including officiating priests or high priests commonly found in the Buddhist faith.

A seer may refer to a clairvoyant, prophet, oracle, or diviner.

In the original fan-translations of the Famicom version of Final Fantasy III, the Devout was known as the "Shaman". Shamanism is a practice where a practitioner reaches altered states of consciousness to interact with the spirit world to channel transcendental energies. A shaman is a person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of spirits who typically enters a trance and practices divination and healing.