Red Mage Opener- What do you think?

Hey everyone, I just released a video on the best Red Mage opener that I've found. Time stamps are in the description for those that don't want to listen to my rambling at the beginning :P

I highly recommend precasting Diversion in the video due to the insane numbers we all know RDMs put out at the beginning. I'm really enjoying the simplicity of the job and find it a huge bonus during punishing mechanics. I hope you guys take a look and let me know what you think, any feedback is appreciated and I'd love to have a conversation with anyone who has a different approach.

My biggest concern here is my use of Embolden. I'm pretty certain I have it being used at the spot that gives us the highest personal dps, but as a raid CD I'm not sure if it's too early/late compared to when other jobs hit their spikes. I'm actually pretty new to the game so I don't know much about the other jobs so any input on that front would be extremely useful.

https://youtu.be/SMKs5Anqjxg

I have not watched video (will when i get home) but Red Mage really could grab aggro fairly quick.
Myself i prefer to use embolden during mellee combo and use Contre Sixte before i back flip and then cast flare or holy

Oh and you from Levi also, so hi :)

Embolden usage is going to vary based on party comps, I would assume. If you have a ninja, you want to try to get it off on the 5th or 6th GCD to line up with trick attack. If you don't, you want it earlier to boost everyone's openers immediately.

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Originally Posted by Maero

I have not watched video (will when i get home) but Red Mage really could grab aggro fairly quick.
Myself i prefer to use embolden during mellee combo and use Contre Sixte before i back flip and then cast flare or holy

Oh and you from Levi also, so hi :)

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Fleche and Contre Sixte are physical damage; they're buffed by another RDM's Embolden, but not your own so there's no point in holding them back. For personal DPS, I believe the optimal time to cast Embolden is directly before Redoublement so that it and Holy/Flare get the full benefit. For overall group benefit, coordinate with your physical DPS. Lining it up with your NIN's Trick attack or giving your SAM's initial Hide-a-banana (1500+ potency if properly self-buffed) the full is 10% is a much larger total damage gain.

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Originally Posted by Zheri

Fleche and Contre Sixte are physical damage; they're buffed by another RDM's Embolden, but not your own so there's no point in holding them back. For personal DPS, I believe the optimal time to cast Embolden is directly before Redoublement so that it and Holy/Flare get the full benefit. For overall group benefit, coordinate with your physical DPS. Lining it up with your NIN's Trick attack or giving your SAM's initial Hide-a-banana (1500+ potency if properly self-buffed) the full is 10% is a much larger total damage gain.

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I'd agree with this as well, being as you want to ensure that when you activate Embolden you get the full use out of it for your spell damage. Using it any sooner than Redoublement means you're losing time on it, since it weakens every 4 seconds after being popped. Personally I use Embolden before/after my melee combo because I like to get the full use from spell casting and building up into it.

Hi Maero! :D

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That's exactly what I was thinking. In the video I'm mostly talking about personal dps gained, so it's nice to hear some opinions about how to properly use it in group settings depending on comp. TBH, I've only been playing FF14 for a couple of months and am still figuring out everything. I started playing right when Red Mage was first announced because I've always loved it in the other games. Thanks for the comments everyone!