BLU MAGE...PATCH 5.1...HMMMMMM?

[SomeRandomHuman]

The most bizarre thing about BLU to me is that it's locked out of a lot of content that would be interesting solo or make easier to solo. Deep dungeons, Diadem, Eureka.

The second most bizarre thing is how weak it is. When I heard solo job, my thought was "can solo raids at level." Instead, it's worse at whatever role it's trying to fill that proper jobs at the same level, unless the enemy is vulnerable to death or self-destruct. Does it even have support buffs that's make it worth taking in a mixed party?

If it doesn't get a lot stronger, it's gonna be real interesting seeing BLUs trying to beat what are imo the three hardest EX fights at level. Crutching on Shire gear I guess?

The issue for this is that BLU doesn't get any weapon damage increases. All the weapons they have only give 1 weapon damage which really kills their ability to do anything since weapon damage does a lot for damage scaling. So if anything at least give BLU weapon damage so they can actually do stuff on acceptable levels.

[Ultimatecalibur]

The most bizarre thing about BLU to me is that it's locked out of a lot of content that would be interesting solo or make easier to solo. Deep dungeons, Diadem, Eureka.

With 5.1 increasing the level cap to 60, PotD (pre-made/solo), Daidem and the HW Map dungeons should all be accessible. Later in the patch cycle (5.3?) the level cap might be increased to 70 which should unlock HoH and Eureka.

The issue for this is that BLU doesn't get any weapon damage increases. All the weapons they have only give 1 weapon damage which really kills their ability to do anything since weapon damage does a lot for damage scaling. So if anything at least give BLU weapon damage so they can actually do stuff on acceptable levels.

I believe weapon damage isn't used in the BLU damage calculations. They have a different damage formula that based on the Blue's INT and the potency of the ability. This was done so that they didn't have to create a bunch to new weapons.

[ReiMakoto]

I believe weapon damage isn't used in the BLU damage calculations. They have a different damage formula that based on the Blue's INT and the potency of the ability. This was done so that they didn't have to create a bunch to new weapons.

Iirc some maths wizards worked out the scaling is kinda broken, ie a BLU in full bis doesnt do as much damage as it should if its scaling worked properly. What baffles me is why they didnt just make the weapon work like the artheryte earrings

[Voltyblast]

With 5.1 increasing the level cap to 60, PotD (pre-made/solo), Daidem and the HW Map dungeons should all be accessible. Later in the patch cycle (5.3?) the level cap might be increased to 70 which should unlock HoH and Eureka.

Please, for the love of whatever deity you praise, DO NOT give them that idea!

[Ultimatecalibur]

Please, for the love of whatever deity you praise, DO NOT give them that idea!

What is wrong with BLU in Eureka? You have a wide variety of mobs and NMs which already have various Blue magics and it would be another place where BLU magic elemental affinities could have a purpose. As long as BLU mages as not stupid and spam their Suicide moves BLU should work well in there.

[Voltyblast]

What is wrong with BLU in Eureka?

Nothing, except Eureka sucks.

[Nighthawky2010]

With 5.1 increasing the level cap to 60, PotD (pre-made/solo), Daidem and the HW Map dungeons should all be accessible. Later in the patch cycle (5.3?) the level cap might be increased to 70 which should unlock HoH and Eureka.



I believe weapon damage isn't used in the BLU damage calculations. They have a different damage formula that based on the Blue's INT and the potency of the ability. This was done so that they didn't have to create a bunch to new weapons.

The issue I have with the blue mage's cane is SE doesnt see it as a weapon, ok fine, then give it stats like you would the any other accessory. But my main choice is since the cane is part of the blue mage gear & in the weapon slot, then treat it like a weapon. Give the cane the intial stats like INT, VIT & allow us to meld materia like critical hit, spell speed, etc.