5.0 White Mage changes

[Maka8295]

Is anyone else really worried about what's happening to WHM? I've mained WHM for as long as i've played this game and I'm getting seriously bummed out about the aesthetic changes. My first big problem is the wings, I just can't stand how tacky they look, they won't look good with anything that isn't a white wedding dress and not everyone wants to look like that... what happened to the more utilitarian aesthetic of the old artifact armor? Its just dresses and frills now... My problem is that these wings only play to that one aesthetic.

Lastly, white mage never really had any damage identity outside of holy, until FF14 where we got stone and aero, now that they seem to be taking it away what's going to be left of the conjurer aesthetic? To me that's the equivalent of taking away Black Mage's fire and blizzard.

Sorry if this seems a bit ranty, I needed a place to dump my stress. I don't want to lose my favorite class

[TheUltimate3]

Out of curiosity, did they say they were removing Stone and Aero?

[Lersayil]

Out of curiosity, did they say they were removing Stone and Aero?

Not in the live letter, no. The only clue we have is the suspiciously one casted and one instant GCD holy dps looking spells in the job trailer.

[LaylaTsarra]

Out of curiosity, did they say they were removing Stone and Aero?

I doubt that. We should learn more when the streamers post full details soon. I'm happy about the instant heal and wish they said more about what changes there would be. I main white mage too and am worried about any changes that I might not like. I have no problem getting more healing abilities given that's why I specifically chose healing although I love to dps as well.

I didn't see them say anything about Red Mage too given I've seen a lot of talk about their taking away the ability to dualcast raise frequently by putting that on a cool down. Seems to me that would be a major change and they seemed to say there weren't any major changes unless I'm hearing/reading what they said wrong.

[Maka8295]

Yoshi P said we won't be throwing stones anymore, and in the actions video we saw a WHM casting what looks like the new "Aerora" as it had the same sound effect and animation. At best we will still have Aero 3 / Aeroga it seems. I hope to be proven wrong though...

Edit: I feel the need to elaborate that I realize old content will continue to have Aero/stone. What I'm concerned about is 5.0 and beyond.

[Dawntracker]

As a WHM main myself, im not that stressed about it. We just dont know that much yet really. Im looking forward to may 29th when the media embargo drops.
I do like that they want to emphasize healing more. I personally dont care for dealing damage and yet that is like 80% i do in dungeons and raids depending on the party ofc. So im looking forward to actually do more healing and a bit less damage dealing.

[Sigiria]

I would assume it's just the next power up of stone and aero. I guess they'll still be there but in lower content where you're sync.

[Iscah]

I'm excited by pretty dresses and what look to be detachable full-length sleeves for creative glamouring... >_>

Though if you're after some practical-looking "white mage" gear, I suggest the Lv68 Gazelleskin Coat of Healing - traditional white-and-red colour scheme on a relatively sturdy leather coat. Tanks get the same design.

[Xlantaa]

I like a lot the wings and new aesthetic. It will look very weird on Roegadyns and Hrotgar, but it always been like that in terms of healers.

[Lersayil]

I for one welcome our new holy overlords!

The countryside spirit-whisperer conjurer theme never really got me. If we lose the pebbles and green farts for some sweet holy lazors I wont be crying. My condolences to those that liked them if we do lose them tho!