Spell Fencer (DPS w/ Gunblade)

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Job:[Spell Fencer]
Class: [Magical Ranged/Melee DPS]
Weapon: [Gunblade]
Gear Type: [Scouting]
Origin: Garlemald
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The Spell Fencer utilizes a special Magitek Weapon known as: The Gunblade to manipulate the aetherial imbalance granted and fueled by ceruleum.

The Spell Fencer must charge the Gunblade and drain the magic from the crystal, which is installed on the blade, to utilize it and grant its Gunblade with Magical Spells.

*The next few slides sort of explain the job; but you can skip down to Abilities / Spells / Weapon Skills below if you want that to paint the picture of how it operates.
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[The Story Behind the Gunblade]

The Gunblade: Where did this "Unique" sort of weapon come from? And better yet; who were these Gunblades designed for?

Cid, before exiting the Garlean Empire, built a prototype blueprint for a Gunblade that had a fragment piece of Mother Crystal attached to its hilt; the Mother Crystal could not perish, when refining the Ceruleum it produced, allowing it to contiuously charge, and defuse. But after designing, and crafting this Gunblade, this experiment went weary.

His father, Midas, and as well as Cid, were engulfed with this project: as this could potentially be the most powerful weapon ever crafted: one that would ascend the Judges and the Empire into an even greater height.

Midas, experimenting with this new Gunblade, perished, as the fragment mother crystal became too charged and combusted into an imbalanced aetherial mist.

The Gunblade and the fragment mother crystal as well as Midas, his father, were gone.

Where did they go? Did they truly perish?

Quest Giver: Cid: The Ghost that Haunts Me
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Still recalling that event, Cid while meddling with the situation concerning Omega; was caught by surprise when in the corner of his eye, he spotted a figment image swiftly moving through the shadows. Midas...

The Warrior of Light present, is tasked to investigate this.

Upon reaching a corner the Warrior of Light is caught off-guard by a masked man, wielding a gunblade, attacking him.

[Instance] Enemy: Ascian Looking Target with a Gunblade
Upon almost defeating this mysterious foe; a cutscene plays with Cid calling out: as he recognized that weapon.

"Stop!"

As the Warrior of Light strikes the head, the mask bounces off and Midas, Cid's father; though a bit more pale and frail, he still looked as though he hadn't aged a bit... Midas stares into the eyes of his son.

Midas, on his knees, blade dug into the tile, and used as a cane, "Cid..." whispered Midas.

The Warrior of Light not understanding what has happened, took a step back and questions Cid.

"Where did you go?"

"Trapped between the aetherial flow of hydaelyn; she whispered to me and told me the secrets I needed to know... she showed me your death, at the hands of Omega... and she said there's only one that can stop it," Midas meets the Warrior of Light's gaze: "I am here to extend my hand to help."

Job Quest Unlock NPC: Midas nan Garlond
Quest: The Prototype of Calamity
Location: Gerlamald; Midas and Cid's old workshop

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[The Special Prototype Elemental Crystal]

Ceruleum, this rare substance created by draining the energy from crystals, is the source of power that energizes the Gunblade's Magitek Technology.

This particular Crystal, can continuously be charged and drained; which allows the Spell Fencer to manipulate its capabilities and cast spells.

The Elemental Crystal is attached to the Gunblade; his Weapon Skills charge the crystal, allowing it to remain

[The Ceruleum Charge Gauge]

The Spell Fencer's base rotation charges the Elemental Crystal, once ignited the Spell Fencer can manipulate an imbalanced aetherial prowess that can conjure these special ceruleum fueled spells.

The MP, is Ceruleum… but it's still MP

• The Weapon Skill called: Cross-Fire ignites the Ceruleum Gauge.
• The Gauge reduces by 1% per second until completely exhausted.
• The Gauge has a 50% Meter.

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[Basic Spell Fencer's Mechanic]

I wanted to make this one really easy.

Charge the Elemental Ceruleum Crystal; the Crystal can be ignited once its surpassed the 14% Threshold.

• Why so early? Because it can give added bonuses to certain WSes / Spells, etc.

*Full Combo only available if Ceruleum Gauge is charged at 42%.

Upon using the ability: Cross-Fire [Ceruleum Ignited] >> Duality Weave >> [Basic Magical Rotation] >> Trueflight

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[How do you charge the Ceruleum Gauge?]

Weapon Skill Combos Charge the Ceruleum Gauge.

When the effect of: Ceruleum Ignite is on, the Spell Fencer can utilize his Aetherial Manipulations to cast spells.

Certain spells [Outside Rotation] have a (-%) it removes from the Ceruleum Gauge. So the mechanic for the Spell Fencer is to charge the gauge, utilize the capabilities from the Spells it has at its disposal, and recharge the gauge.

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• First and foremost, yes, this is a DPS Class…
  
• Secondly, just chose to give Spell Fencer the Gunblade; but also added the Ceruleum produced by a Prototype Elemental Crystal connected to its Hilt. This Weapon was crafted by none-other than Cid, and produced for Special Officers in the Garlean ranks. However the case, due to circumstances, the Gunblade never made it to the hands of the officers...
  
  
• Lastly, this is somewhat of a mashup job; yes, Spell Fencer knows Magitek Spells and such, therefore his name: "Spell" the Fencer comes from the Gunblade he wields. It uses Magical Ranged attacks too: so it's an overall Hybrid job. It's unique in that sense, but also has familiarities with other jobs like Black Mage / Red Mage / Machinist.
  
• Certain Weapon Skills use up: MP(Ceruleum) and TP; b/c the Spell Fencer uses the Ceruleum to power the "Magic Blade / Gun" Weapon Skills.
  
• There's a total of 25 Abilities / Spells / Weapon Skills, ranging through level 76. I'll make adjustments later depending on community feedback =D

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[Spell Fencer Weapon Skills] [ Level / [Cast/Recast] Cost / Description]

(1) Cross Shear [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 60) Delivers an attack with a potency of 150.

• Additional Effect: Ceruleum Gauge +6%

(4) Swift Impale [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 60) Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.

• Combo Action: Cross Shear
• Combo Potency: 250
• Additional Effect: Ceruleum Gauge +9%

(8) Dead-Eye Shot [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 60) Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 100.

• Combo Action: Cross Shear
• Combo Potency: 320
• Additional Effect: Ceruleum Gauge +10%

(10) Osmose Blade [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 60) Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 100.

• Combo Action: Swift Impale
• Combo Potency: 280
• Combo Potency + Ceruluem Gauge Ignited: 380
• Combo Bonus: Restores MP
• Additional Effect: Ceruleum Gauge +10%

(15) Cross-Fire [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 100) Lunges at target, upon impact, delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 150.

• Additional Effect: Ceruleum Gauge Ignited
• Additional Effect: Ceruleum Gauge +5%
• Additional Effect: Resets Duality Weave

(30) Trueflight [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 250 / MP: 250) Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 250. Trueflight lunges at target and delivers a magical infused point-blank bullet.

• Additional Effect: Rushes at enemy
• Ceruluem Gauge Ignited: Potency 500
• Combo Bonus: Magical Weave Combo: 600

(48) Spinning Blade << OR >> Aetherial Blade [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 200 / MP: 200) Delivers a physical and magical attack to strike enemies within range with a potency of 80.
If Ceruleum Gauge is exhausted, Spinning Blade deals physical damage with a potency of 40 to strike enemies within range.

• Additional Effect: Ceruleum Gauge Ignited: Potency 100
• Ceruleum Gauge -5%

(70) Giga Flare [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 300 / MP: 850) Delivers a fire infused magical ranged attack with a potency of 600 that strikes enemies in a line in front of Spell Fencer.

• Giga Flare only accessible when Ceruleum Gauge is above 40%.
• Ceruluem Gauge -25%
• Ceruluem Ignite Potency: 650

(74) Excalibur [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 350 / MP: 1000) Delivers a holy energy infused attack with a potency of 250.

• Ceruluem Gauge -25%
• Ceruluem Ignite Potency: 700
• Ceruluem Ignite Additional Effect: Magic Defense Down -5%
• Duration: 10s

(76) Bloodbane [Instant / 2.5s] (TP: 300 / MP: 950) Delivers a dark energy infused attack with a potency of 200.

• Additional Effect: Partial Damage converted to HP
• Additional Effect: Dark Damage Over Time
• Damage Potency: 60
• Duration: 21s

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[Spell Fencer's Abilities]

(8) Elemental Seal [Instant / 120s] Increases Magical Potency to self by 20% and party members within range by 10%.
While under the effect of Ceruleum Ignite, Elemental Seal stops the Gauge from draining temporarily.

• Duration: 14s

(15) Anti-Magic [Instant / 120s] Greatly increases Magical Resistance to self and party members within range by 25%. Anti-Magic grants a 5% Potency bonus to all Physical based Attacks.

• Additional Effect: 5% Physical Attack Potency
• Duration: 20s

(20) Duality Weave [Instant / 15s] Delivers an attack and a ranged attack with a potency of 350.

• Additional Effect: 10-yalm backstep.

(45) Quick Draw: [Instant / 25s] Deals a ranged attack with a potency of 400.

(56) Spread Draw [Instant / 45s] Delivers an attack to all nearby enemies with a potency of 300 for the first enemy, 10% less for the second, 20% less for the third, 30% less for the fourth, 40% less for the fifth, and 50% less for all remaining enemies.

(60) Memento [Instant / 120s] Charges Ceruleum Gauge to 25%. Under the effect of Memento, the Charge Gauge generates 2% per tick for the duration of the effect.

• Duration: 14s
• Additional Effect: Restores 50% of MP

(68) Doublecast [Instant / 60s] The next two spells will require no cast time.

• Additional Effect: No Ceruleum Gauge Usage
• Duration: 15s

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[Spell Fencer's Magitek Spell List]
*Combo Spells do not use up Ceruleum Gauge
*Other Spells have a (-%) off the Ceruleum Gauge
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(2) *Blizzard-Tek [1.5s / 2.5s] (MP: 480) Deals ice damage with a potency of 250

• Combo Potency: 320

(10) *Fire-Tek [1.5s / 2.5s] (MP: 480) Deals fire damage with a potency of 280

• Combo Potency: 350

(26) Aero-Tek [2.5s / 2.5s] (MP: 520) Deals wind damage with a potency of 100 to target and all enemies nearby it.

• Ceruleum Gauge: -5%
• Addition Effect: Ceruleum Ignited: Potency Bonus: 130

(30) *Water-Tek [1.5s / 2.5s] Deals water damage with a potency of 300.

• Combo Potency: 380

(33) Thunder-Tek [2.5s / 2.5s] Deals lightning damage with a potency of 100 to target and all enemies nearby it.

• Ceruleum Gauge: -5%
• Addition Effect: Ceruleum Ignited: Potency Bonus: 130
• Combo Action: Aero-Tech: Potency 120
• Additional Effect: 20% to trigger "Enhanced Cast"
• Enhanced Cast: Next Aero-Tech or Thunder-Tech instant cast

(54) Cura-Tek [2s / 2.5s] (MP: 600) Restores target and nearby party members HP.

• Cure Potency: 80
• Ceruleum Gauge - 8%

(58) Stone-Tek [3s / 2.5s] (MP: 1000) Produces a Stone Barrier to target and nearby party members that absorb up to 20% of target(s) total HP.

• Ceruleum Gauge: -10%
• Duration: 21s
• Additional Effect: Ceruleum Ignited: Increases absorb to 30%

(66) Firewall [5s / 2.5s] (MP: 1500) Grants a Fire Barrier that damages enemies that strike target member(s).

• Ceruleum Gauge: -10%
• Potency of Firewall: 50
• Duration: 21s

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[The Dual Rotations]

Basic Rotation:

Cross Shear >> Swift Impale >> Dead-Eye Shot [25% Charge]

MP Rotation:

Cross Shear >> Swift Impale >> Osmose Blade [25%]

Ceruluem Ignited Combo and Potencies:

Cross-Fire (120) >> Duality Weave (140) >> Blizzard (320) > Fire (350) > Water (380) >> Trueflight (600)

So this is a Spell Fencer: was sort of curious in regards to how a Gunblade could be used; of course, it's a Magitek Weapon, from what I've explained in the presented Lore, so it uses it's Crystal to cast Magitek Spells.

This Job idea sort of sprung to mind from a "How Should a Gunblade User Play" thread.

*The Spell Fencer has a Stoneskin like spell and a spell called "Firewall;" if this is too much Raid Utility, let me know and I'll adjust it to what I originally had before: An "Earth Shot" - Which deals a Ranged attack infused with Earth Damage.

Let me know what you think! And this is my last job recommendation. I don't think I can come up with anything else, but if I do, this will be the first place that'll see it.

Thanks FF Community

Pat out!