Quick Leveling

[Enkidoh]

I'm a lvl 36 CNJ. I'm trying to level my Thaumaturge for Swiftcast. I really hate leveling this class though =( I just want to heal.

I've been grinding battle leves, is there a faster way? I read an article that said once I level a class to 50, subsequent classes get a 50% xp boost. Is that true? Can I survive without swiftcast for that long? (I'm a pretty good healer, in my opinion. Very, VERY few wipes and the couple I've had, the group has acknowledged that it was for reasons other than healing).

I want to be a really good healer, so if I need to grind this class out, I'll do it. I'm just looking for some input from those who have walked the path before me =)

Happily that's actually not entirely correct, the exp bonus is actually automatic for any class that is lower than your highest level class up to that level, in other words, your THM should be already getting the bonus exp as it's lower than your current class of CNJ/WHM (as long as it's level is lower than your CNJ/WHM).

As for Swiftcast, you can do without it as you can do with any cross class ability, however, it's value will make you a much better healer, especially when you need to raise someone quickly - Swiftcast+Raise on someone KO'd in the middle of battle and that person is literally back on their feet within two seconds, so yeah, it is worth all that effort levelling THM to get.

A further bonus to exp can be gained by logging out in a 'sanctuary' (that is, an area where there is an aetheryte usually) - when you are in a sanctuary you'll see a crescent moon icon appear on your exp bar and the exp bar will turn blue, and for each second you are in there this bonus will start to build up - even while you are logged out this bonus will continue to accumulate, hence logging out in such an area is a very wise thing to do when you are levelling. This bonus will only add bonus exp on individual enemies defeated however, it will not add extra exp to completing quests, leves and FATEs though. But every bit helps.

As for how to gain exp, dungeon running, FATEs, levequests and that class's Hunting Log are pretty much the standard ways of gaining exp, along with sidequests and the main scenario if you're willing to sacrifice their exp for that class and not hold it off for your 'main' class.

Either way, don't be discouraged! You don't have a long way to go levelling THM and once you get Swiftcast you can then put down THM and never touch it again if you don't wish to, so hang in there! Your path as a healer is to be respected and encouraged, so be strong and don't give up! You can do it!