Seeing Red - A Complete Red Mage Guide

[Rawrz]

Rather than make a new thread, I am assuming that this is the Somewhat Official Red Mage Discussion Thread.

With that said, I have a stupid question.

I just hit 66 and unlocked Impact and I am struggling to understand its purpose. It seems, to me, to just be another button to press, just for the sake of having another button to press.

And I see no reason why Jolt and Impact couldn't just be on the same button, because the proc rate on Impactful is 100%. I feel like Jolt should just turn into Impact, if anything.

But realistically, I am wondering why Impact even exists as a skill.

Am I missing something here?

Impact is your consolation prize. It is guaranteed after every jolt ii with a 270 potency 8 mana giving spell. It's just a third dualcast fodder. It's only job is to lower the "impact" of not having a stone or fire proc. It gives 4 black and 4 white so in that sense it's still on par with fire and stone. Plus it's animation is gorgeous.