most of the above posts rotationally are correct but a few advanced tips. First, our rotation is exceptionally easy to learn...However where Black Mage numbers tend to vary is when movement is involved. Learn to use ur procs/swiftcast and aetherial manipulation to move pre-emptively and manawall/ward to ignore mechanics to allow you to not move. Second, note that if you proc Firestarter on the last fire you cast as you enter Umbral Ice stance, transpose out of Ice when you're ready to burn again and then use the proc. This way you get 1 stack of AF on the proc and deal more damage with it. Lastely, in standstill fights or when you know it'll be up again before you'll need it. use swiftcast to either apply T3 during ice stance (only if you have the mana upon entering) or use it on a fire, so during the gcd you can "check" for a firestarter proc as to not waste it.