The Black Mage Index
This is a compilation of useful information to Black Mage players, especially for beginners. It's a work in progress, and requires help from other Black Mage players to remain current and relevant.
To Moderators: Feel free to edit and contribute directly, but I humbly request that modifications beyond minor corrections be noted in the
Version History section at the end of the post.
Basic Information Baseline info which every Black Mage should be aware of.
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Black Mage Overview: Job Abilities, Spells, Links to more info
from FFXIclopedia
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Guide to Playing Black Mage: Simple guide, with info on support job choices
from FFXIclopedia
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Magical Skills:
Elemental Magic (A+),
Dark Magic (A),
Enfeebling Magic (C+),
Enhancing Magic (E): quick overviews
from FFXIclopedia
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Magic Burst from FFXIclopedia
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Resistance and
Magic Accuracy explanation
from FFXIclopedia
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Magic Attack Bonus (MAB) from FFXIclopedia Leveling and Experience Points
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The EXP Party Index compiled by Itazura @ Ifrit (resources on exp partying)
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Black Mage Solo Guide: Lv.19-70 originally by Skie @ Seraph (for solo exp'ing)
Setups: Equipment, Food, Macros, Filters, and Etc. Choice readings and resources on the topics of gears, food, and support jobs.
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Food Effect Guide General food guide (may be outdated)
from Somepage
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FFIAH's Equipment/Item Search: Database for FFXI's items and equipment.
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Pilgrim's Wand (hMP+2)
Strategies, Tactics, and Best Practices The How's of Black Mage, in Exp Parties and beyond.
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Shattering Stars (BLM): Black Mage guide for Genkai/Limit Break #5 (Lv.70+)
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Elemental Enfeebs - Guide by Onionsoilder @ DiV'd
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BLM/NIN in EXP parties discussions @ DiV'd; look for
Omgwtfbbqkitten's critique,
Sabaron's explanation, as well as follow up discussion on Sabaron's post.
Technical Heap Inner working of Black Mage and FFXI.
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Magic Damage Calculation from FFXIclopedia
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Stat Calculator (
MP, HP, INT, MND, etc.)
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Skill Cap Calculator (JP)
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Skill Cap Calculator (EN)
JP version is authoritative.
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Enmity Table Listing Enmity values (CE & VE) for various actions
by Kaeko of Odin Blogs and Stories
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BLM soloing Diabolos Video
by Vol.
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The Bloggaru Blogs of RDM, BLM, Campsitaru creator
by Tuffless @ Odin
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Avesta's Website (JP; RDM, BLM)
by Avesta @ Ramuh
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Kanican: Endgame strategy blog, from Black Mage's view.
by Kaeko @ Odin. Criteria for Inclusion
Clear, concise, and well formatted information on Black Mage relevant topics are highly desirable. Threads with high noise to content ratio, especially those without a strong leading post, will not be considered.
Generally, only sites/pages which do not require account sign up for direct access can be included.
Disclaimer
"The Black Mage Index" is not an original idea; it's borrowed from ffxi.allakhazam.com's many job forums.
Version History
- 2007.12.28 (Itazura) Replaced "Black Mage Solo Guide: Lv.19-70" with
Black Mage Solo Guide by Lion Heart. Removed the now broken "Black Mage Solo Guide".
- 2007.11.30 (Itazura) Replaced Somepage's equipment search with
FFIAH's Equipment/Item Search.
- 2007.11.24 (Itazura) Added:
Enmity Table.
- 2007.10.17 (Itazura) Added
Kanican blog.
- 2007.09.20 (Itazura) Replaced FFXIclopedia links with ffxi.wikia.com/wiki.
- 2007.09.02 (Itazura) Slight reorganization, and added
The Bloggaru,
Avesta's Website, and
BLM soloing Diabolos.
- 2007.06.26 (Itazura) Replaced old
Skill Cap Calculator with new
Skill Cap Calculator.
- 2007.04.10 (Itazura) Added
BLM/NIN in EXP parties.
- 2007.02.20 (Itazura) Added
The EXP Party Index and FFXIclopedia's version of
Black Mage Solo Guide.
- 2007.02.08 (Itazura) Added
Black Mage Solo Guide: Lv.19-70.
- 2007.02.07 (Itazura) Creation.