Famitsu interview confirm RDM use INT and share casting gear/SAM share striking gear!

[IllyriaKnotfred]

Somehow I saw this coming, it makes sence that RDM is based in INT but how is that going to help white magic? Are RDMs going to have there own version of Cleric stance (possibly Convert) and go from INT -> MND? Hmm.. As far as the gear is concerned, putting RDM in robes is going to be the norm if is sharing caster gear. Its an easy fix and takes less time/work to do. Only way around this is of course glamour which i'm sure they figure people are going to do anyway. So I guess we either glam RDM AF until next expansion or make up your own look I guess ^^;

Don't be surprised when Red Mage has zero healing spells.

[Stitches1974]

Don't be surprised when Red Mage has zero healing spells.

Exactly this. Yoshida stated it's a pure DPS caster class. No MND is needed.

F: Red Mage is a pure DPS?
Y: Yes, it’s a pure DPS.

http://gamerescape.com/2016/12/26/fa...festival-2016/

[Vexander]

Don't be surprised when Red Mage has zero healing spells.

I'd be surprised if RDM didn't have some self-healing. SMN has always had Physic, even before Scholar was added, and BLM was able to cross-class Physick. The spell just did not properly scale with those two classes is all, and probably because it can be used on other characters. I think self-heals for DPS are probably in the works, especially given how melee DPS can generally take Second Wind from Pugilist.