Arcanist, the next THM?

[Anonymoose]

The makings of Arcanist have been semi-well known since information came with the Alpha DATs. Though it's all up in the air, post-December-'10.

Weapon:
Single handed or Two-Handed

Magic Type:
Arcance (Umbral Base)

Basic Attack
Magic Missile (Damage Type Varies with Equipped Armament)

Role in Battle:
Support role; works with light attacks and creating/enabling "Distaffs," probably AoE locations on the field that either negatively effect enemies that wander into range, or benefit allies standing near them. The number of Distaffs that can be up at once, and their duration, are limited and variable. The creation and animation of distaffs are strategic; unlike the magic of Arcance, they do not require battle resources such as TP or MP.

Storyline
Customs agents for Limsa Lominsa.




Mystic will likely be similar in role, different in function,, but from the Astral angle.