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Tellah from *Final Fantasy IV* is a Sage.

The pen is mightier than the sword.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, Sage Lore

The Sage (賢者, Kenja?) is a job class that has appeared in a number of games in the Final Fantasy series. The sage could be considered the ultimate Red Mage, being able to cast both Black and White Magic. However, the Sage is physically very weak with virtually no prowess with weapons. They also have low HP and speed and weak physical defenses as most mage-type classes do. Sometimes they have a lower MP total than a regular mage, but this is compensated by their ability to use any kind of magic from both schools unlike the regular Red Mage that has a limited pool.

Appearances

Final Fantasy III

Main article: Sage (Final Fantasy III)

The Sage is a job gained in Eureka in the NES version, while it is gained from the Earth Crystal in the 3D versions. Sages are highly adept mages who have mastered all levels of the Black and White arts. While they have numerous techniques at their disposal, their MP is limited compared to those spell casters who are more specialized. The Sage is considered to be a powered-up version of the Red Mage job, but it lacks the physical offense in exchange for focusing on Black and White arts.

Final Fantasy IV

Tellah is a Sage and is able to cast limited White and Black Magic when he joins the party, as he has forgotten much of his spells in his old age. He later remembers the spells he has forgotten, giving him the ability to cast all but a select few spells. Tellah has very low MP, however.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Main article: Sage (Tactics Advance)

Sage is a job exclusive to nu mou. Sages are similar to Alchemists in that they have some status ailment magic and wield maces in battle. While their Weapon Attack and Magic Power stats are above average, and they have high MP, they have one crippling flaw: they are the slowest job. For this reason, it is to a nu mou's advantage to learn the Sagacity Skill action ability, especially the powerful spells Ultima Blow and Giga Flare, and then switch to a quicker job while equipping Sagacity Skill as the secondary action ability.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Main article: Sage (Tactics A2)

Sage is a job class for the nu mou. They primarily use maces to cast damaging spells and status effects. A good spellcaster class since it has a decent array of skills, Sage can equip shields and has a high Move range. A Sage can be particularly useful when combined with Time Magick as the secondary ability, becoming able to place buffs, debuffs, restore ailments and wreak havoc with damaging spells.

Final Fantasy Tactics S

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Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

Main article: Sage (The 4 Heroes of Light)

The Sage is proficient in using both White and Black Magic.

Bravely Default: Praying Brage

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Final Fantasy Dimensions II

FFLTNS Onion Sage Artwork — Onion Sage artwork.

"Onion Sage" from Final Fantasy III appears as a summon.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)

Sage is one of Onion Knight's EX Modes. While a Sage, his magic attacks do more damage and fire more projectiles as well as having access to the spell book EX Burst.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

The Onion Knight retains his Sage EX Mode with the same effects.

Sage is also an advanced job that can be selected for a character in the player's party for Quick Battle, Friend Cards, or wireless matches. Combining the powers of the Summoner, Black Mage and White Mage, and doubles the rate at which the EX Gauge fills.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

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Final Fantasy Artniks

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest

Even these grandmasters of all magic are spent after casting their beloved Meteor spell.
Description

The Sage is a character available to the party, he uses the Meteor ability during battle. He unlocks at level 56.

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances

Knights of the Crystals

The Sage appears on an ultimate card.

Gallery

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]A sage in classical philosophy is someone who has attained the wisdom which a philosopher seeks.

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 [[File:Tellah.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Tellah]] from ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' is a Sage.]]
-{{Q|The pen is mightier than the sword.|''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'', Sage Lore}}
+{{Quote|The pen is mightier than the sword.|''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'', Sage Lore}}
-The '''Sage''' {{J|賢者|Kenja|j2=セージ|r2=Sēji}} is a [[Job system|job]] class that has appeared in a number of games in the ''[[Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series. The sage could be considered the ultimate [[Red Mage]], being able to cast both [[Black Magic|Black]] and [[White Magic]]. However, the Sage is physically very weak with virtually no prowess with weapons. They also have low [[HP (stat)|HP]] and [[Speed (stat)|speed]] and weak physical defenses as most [[Mage (job)|mage]]-type classes do. Sometimes they have a lower MP total than a regular mage, but this is compensated by their ability to use any kind of magic from both schools unlike the regular Red Mage that has a limited pool.
+The '''Sage''' {{J|賢者|Kenja|j2=セージ|r2=Sēji}} is a [[Job system|job]] class that has appeared in a number of games in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. The sage could be considered the ultimate [[Red Mage]], being able to cast both [[Black Magic|Black]] and [[White Magic]]. However, the Sage is physically very weak with virtually no prowess with weapons. They also have low [[HP (stat)|HP]] and [[Speed (stat)|speed]] and weak physical defenses as most [[Mage (job)|mage]]-type classes do. Sometimes they have a lower MP total than a regular mage, but this is compensated by their ability to use any kind of magic from both schools unlike the regular Red Mage that has a limited pool.
 ==Appearances==
 ===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
-{{sideicon|FFIII}}
 {{main|Sage (Final Fantasy III)}}
-The Sage job is granted to the party in [[Eureka (location)|Eureka]] in the original version, and by the [[Earth Crystal (term)|Earth Crystal]] in the 3D version. The class is able to use Black Magic, White Magic, and [[List of summons|Summon Magic]] all at once, essentially making them the strongest magic class in the game. However, in the 3D version they have limited MP to use them, random summoning instead of high summoning, and less Mind and Intelligence than the Devout and Magus, the strongest dedicated White and Black Magic jobs.
+The Sage is a job gained in [[Eureka (Final Fantasy III)|Eureka]] in the NES version, while it is gained from the [[Earth Crystal (term)#Final Fantasy III|Earth Crystal]] in the 3D versions. Sages are highly adept mages who have mastered all levels of the Black and White arts. While they have numerous techniques at their disposal, their [[MP (stat)|MP]] is limited compared to those spell casters who are more specialized. The Sage is considered to be a powered-up version of the [[Red Mage (Final Fantasy III)|Red Mage]] job, but it lacks the physical offense in exchange for focusing on Black and White arts.
 ===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
+[[Tellah]] is a Sage and is able to cast limited White and Black Magic when he joins the party, as he has forgotten much of his spells in his old age. He later remembers the spells he has forgotten, giving him the ability to cast all but a select few spells. Tellah has very low MP, however.
-{{sideicon|FFIV}}
-[[Tellah]] is a Sage and is able to cast limited White and Black Magic when he joins the party, as he has forgotten much of his spells in his old age. He later remembers the spells he has forgotten, giving him the ability to cast all but a select few spells. [[Fusoya]] is classified as a [[Lunarian]], but also has the ability to use White and Black Magic, and can cast all the spells in the game (of course, this is because Lunarians created the concept of magic to begin with). Both Tellah and Fusoya have very low MP, however.
-====''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]''====
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-{{Q|Nobody's going to call you a sage just because you've learned black and white magic. You have to throw away your own wishes and ambitions, Palom, and learn to use your magic to benefit the whole world...not just yourself.|[[Porom]] explains the idea of being a Sage to [[Palom]].}}
-The goal of becoming a Sage is central to Palom and Porom's Tales. Palom wishes to become a sage like Tellah and trains in various places around the world to hone his skills in Black Magic, but he shows no prowess in White Magic.
-[[Leonora]] is officially classified as an [[Epopts (Final Fantasy IV)|Epopt]], but is able to learn all White Magic and eventually most Black Magic. Palom suspects during his training her in Black Magic that she wishes to become a Sage, but she rejects this. During the ending, Leonora arrives at [[Mysidia (Final Fantasy IV)|Mysidia]] to officially train to be a Sage.
-===''[[Final Fantasy X]]''===
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-Though there is no official job system, [[Seymour Guado]] is able to use both White and Black Magic when he is a [[Guest|temporary party member]], and has the ability to summon but cannot do so while being part of the party during the short time he is available. This makes him similar to a Sage, especially the Sage job from ''Final Fantasy III''. As a temporary party member, Seymour's abilities in general are much stronger than the other party members'.
 ===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''===
-{{sideicon|FFTA}}
 {{main|Sage (Tactics Advance)}}
+Sage is a job exclusive to [[nu mou]]. Sages are similar to [[Alchemist (Tactics Advance)|Alchemists]] in that they have some status ailment magic and wield maces in battle. While their Weapon Attack and Magic Power stats are above average, and they have high MP, they have one crippling flaw: they are the slowest job. For this reason, it is to a nu mou's advantage to learn the Sagacity Skill action ability, especially the powerful spells Ultima Blow and Giga Flare, and then switch to a quicker job while equipping Sagacity Skill as the secondary action ability.
-The Sage is a class exclusive to the [[nu mou]]. The Sage is able to use numerous [[status effect|status]]-inflicting magic attacks, as well as the extremely powerful moves [[Giga Flare]] and [[Ultima (ability)|Ultima]] Blow. It can also heal with the [[Raise (Life 1)|Raise]] spell.
 ====''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''====
-{{sideicon|FFTA2}}
 {{main|Sage (Tactics A2)}}
+Sage is a [[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift jobs|job class]] for the [[nu mou]]. They primarily use maces to cast damaging spells and status effects. A good spellcaster class since it has a decent array of skills, Sage can equip shields and has a high Move range. A Sage can be particularly useful when combined with [[Time Magick (Tactics A2)|Time Magick]] as the secondary ability, becoming able to place buffs, debuffs, restore ailments and wreak havoc with damaging spells.
-The Sage returns as a [[nu mou]] job. It still possesses the powerful Giga Flare and Ultima Blow attacks, but no longer can use [[Curaise|Raise]] to revive party members, and [[Drain (ability)|Drain]] now belongs to the [[Arcanist (Tactics A2)|Arcanist]]. However, they have gained [[Scathe]] and are the only class able to use [[Esunaga]]. Oddly, they now have adequate stats in attack as well as defenses, though are still lacking in speed.
 ===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''===
+{{Job section|Final Fantasy Tactics S}}
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-{{Job-stub|Final Fantasy Tactics S}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]''===
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 [[File:FFT4HoL Sage Icon.png|right]]
 {{main|Sage (The 4 Heroes of Light)}}
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 ===''[[Bravely Default: Praying Brage]]''===
+{{Job section|Bravely Default: Praying Brage}}
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-{{Job-stub|Bravely Default: Praying Brage}}
-===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
+===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions II]]''===
+[[File:FFLTNS Onion Sage Artwork.jpg|thumb|Onion Sage artwork.]]
-{{sideicon|Dissidia}}
+"Onion Sage" from ''Final Fantasy III'' appears as a [[Summon (Dimensions II)|summon]].
-Sage is one of [[Onion Knight (Dissidia)|Onion Knight's]] [[EX Mode]]s. While a Sage, his magic attacks do more damage and fire more projectiles as well as having access to the spell book [[EX Mode#EX Burst|EX Burst]].
+===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' (2008)===
+Sage is one of [[Onion Knight (Dissidia)|Onion Knight's]] [[EX Mode (term)|EX Mode]]s. While a Sage, his magic attacks do more damage and fire more projectiles as well as having access to the spell book [[EX Mode (term)#EX Burst|EX Burst]].
 ====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
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 The Onion Knight retains his Sage EX Mode with the same effects.
-Sage is also an advanced job that can be selected for a character in the player's party for [[Quick Battle]], [[Friend Card]]s, or wireless matches. Combining the powers of the Summoner, Black Mage and White Mage, and doubles the rate at which the [[EX Mode|EX Gauge]] fills.
+Sage is also an advanced job that can be selected for a character in the player's party for [[Quick Battle]], [[Friend Card]]s, or wireless matches. Combining the powers of the Summoner, Black Mage and White Mage, and doubles the rate at which the [[EX Mode (term)|EX Gauge]] fills.
-====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2015)]]''====
+====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]''====
+{{Ability section|Dissidia Final Fantasy NT}}
-{{sideicon|DFF2015}}
-{{Abil-stub|Dissidia Final Fantasy (2015)}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''===
-{{sideicon|Artniks}}
+{{Section|Final Fantasy Artniks}}
-{{stub|Final Fantasy Artniks}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy All the Bravest]]''===
+{{Quote|Even these grandmasters of all magic are spent after casting their beloved Meteor spell.|Description}}
-{{sideicon|FFATB}}
+The Sage is a character available to the party, he uses the Meteor ability during battle. He unlocks at level 56.
-{{Q|Even these grandmasters of all magic are spent after casting their beloved Meteor spell.|Description}}
-The Sage is a character available to the party, he uses the Meteor ability during battle. Unlocks at level 56.
 ===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
+{{Job section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
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-{{Job-stub|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
+===''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]''===
+Sage is a [[Final Fantasy Explorers jobs|job]] unlocked after the the 4★ quest "Aptitude Exam: Dragoon and Sage". The Sage uses high and ultimate magic to deal massive damage to foes.
+===''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''===
+A card of [[Wol (Mobius)|Wol]] as a Sage appears.
 ===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
-{{sideicon|FFTCG}}
 The Sage job appears with Thunder-, Fire-, Water-, and Ice-elemental cards.
-<gallery class="FFTCGa">
+<gallery>
 OnionKnightSage TCG.png|Artwork of Onion Knight in Ex-Mode as a Sage.
 RefiaSage TCG.png|Artwork of Refia as a Sage.
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 ArcSage TCG.png|Artwork of Arc as a Sage.
 IngusSage TCG.png|Artwork of Ingus as a Sage.
-Sage NuMou TCG.png|Artwork of a Nu Mou as a Sage.
+Sage NuMou TCG.png|Artwork of a nu mou as a Sage.
 Sage Explorers TCG.png|Artwork from ''Final Fantasy Explorers''.
 </gallery>
-===''[[Triple Triad (Portal App)]]''===
+===''[[Triple Triad (Portal App)|Triple Triad]]''===
 [[File:040a Sage.png|right|100px]]
-Sage from ''Final Fantasy III'' has a [[Triple Triad (Portal App)|Triple Triad]] card.
+Sage from ''Final Fantasy III'' has a Triple Triad card in the version playable via ''[[Final Fantasy Portal App]]''.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
+==Non-''Final Fantasy'' guest appearances==
+===''[[Knights of the Crystals]]''===
+The Sage appears on an ultimate card.
+<gallery>
+KotC Sage Male.png|Sage (male).
+KotC Sage Female.png|Sage (female).
+</gallery>
 ==Gallery==
-<gallery class="seriesa">
+<gallery>
-Refia-Sage.png|[[Refia]] as a [[Sage (Final Fantasy III)|Sage]] in ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' (DS).
+Refia-Sage.png|[[Refia]] [[Sage (Final Fantasy III)|Sage]] in ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' (DS).
-Ffta-nu-mou-sage.jpg|A nu mou as a Sage in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''.
+Ffta-nu-mou-sage.jpg|A nu mou Sage in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''.
 FFTS Sage Sprite.png|Sprite in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''.
 FFTS Sage SR Portrait.png|Portrait in ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''.
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 SageCrown.jpg|Yunita as a Sage in ''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]''.
 BDPB Sage Artwork.png|Artwork of a Sage in ''[[Bravely Default: Praying Brage]]''.
-Dissidia Onion Sage.png|Onion Knight as a Sage in ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''.
+Dissidia Onion Sage.png|Onion Knight as a Sage in ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''.
 FF3 Sage L Artniks.png|''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''.
 FF3 Sage R I Artniks.png|''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''.
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 FFRK Sage sprites.png|Sage in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''.
 FFE Sage.png|Sage from ''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]''.
+Mobius Sage.png|''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''.
 </gallery>
+==Etymology==
-{{Jobs}}
+{{Etym|Sage}}
+{{navbox jobs}}
 [[it:Saggio]]
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-[[Category:Jobs]]
+[[Category:Recurring jobs]]