Just a couple of QoL changes for BLU I would LOVE, some trivial, some major...

[Terin]

I'll admit, it really takes a while to get accustomed to the Blue Mage. It's essentially Build-a-Job, but also allowing for true hybrid builds, and I've honestly fallen IN LOVE with it!!!

Of course, being a "Limited Job", it's presumably a lower priority than other jobs, as well it probably should be. Getting the Mirage Set was a VERY fun addition, after some years of the previous set (I also feel like the recent Peacelover's set channels what I imagine the Whalaqee probably wear, given the obvious Native American inspiration).

But hey, I've got a couple of things I think would see a HUGE improvement to the job, from really small changes, to larger stuff. In no particular order, here we go:

- Aetherial Mimicry should CYCLE between Roles. Having to stop everything, often times leave Duty, to go back to town, run around, manually clicking and examining one player at a time, to make sure I mimic the right role... just feels unnecessary.

- Ability to sort your chosen spells Alphabetically would be a HUGE improvement!!! Even better if you can sort the Spellbook itself alphabetically, numerically, or even by "rarity". But even just the chosen spells/loadout would be huge.

- Maybe put the little "blue mask" icon above the heads of enemies with a spell you haven't learned? That's about the only way I could see GENUINELY going out and exploring, instead of just "looking up a guide" on where to learn spells.

- For future spells, I kind of liked that learning "Exuviation" required something a little unorthodox; pulling two mobs and damaging the second. I would kind of like more stuff like that; maybe abilities only used while under certain status effects (even if completely unrelated, ie. "only uses Plasma Blast while Poisoned", etc).

- I'd like a spell that WILL NOT KILL an enemy, maybe something that will deal damage but won't reduce below 1 hp? I can't think of a TON of reasons this would be useful, but there was a scenario the other night it would've be useful.

- What about learning "Passive" skills? So for those that don't find themselves using *all* 24 spells regularly, you could swap some out for Passive bonuses that, although weak, might be more beneficial? Might also ease a bit of the learning-curve of the BLU, letting players focus on more Passives until they get accustomed to the class (I'm thinking things like "increase Ice damage by 10%" or "increases Physical damage by 5%", fairly minor, or more nuanced like "reduces damage taken by 20% while incapacitated").

- I kind of love that the Blue Mage has a few rods that have Bombs, plus the new Mirage earring which is also a blue (Ice?) Bomb. I'd kind of love to maybe see more Monsters celebrated via weapon or armor cosmetics. Maybe somehow being able to unlock a Cactuar-inspired set (or Volt's jacket from The Bouncer, which a picture of a Cactuar crossed-out saying "No Escape"), more Bomb-gear, or even some Chocobo stuff (I LOVE Choco Meteor!).

- Speaking of Chocobo's, it would be kind of dope if you could actually bring your Chocobo's into dungeons when solo'ing. Food for thought! (doesn't have to be a BLU-specific thing)

- I've always wanted to see a "Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest" (aka "Final Fantasy USA" in Japan) reference in FFXIV, but considering it's often seen as a "lesser" entry in the series, perhaps it could be referenced in future BLU quests? Maybe Benjamin and Tristam show up via boat somewhere... honestly, the specifics don't even matter; it's just a great opportunity to have those AMAZING Battle and Boss music-themes remade for FFXIV!!!

- Kind of a meaningless flavor ability, but it would be cool to be able to "Transform" into a random of monster temporarily. Even better, if you get a custom model of the monster with "Azuro's Mask" over its eyes!

That's all I've got, really! Like I said, I've been having an absolute blast with the Blue Mage the past few days,

[Sotaris]

changes for BLU I would LOVE
Remove it

or make it a legit job.

[Seraphor]

changes for BLU I would LOVE
Remove it

I'm not having fun so NOBODY should have fun!

[Ammokkx]

changes for BLU I would LOVE
Remove it

or make it a legit job.

Sod off. I recently got back into the BLU grind and the job is a ton of fun, even if it's not meant to be played through the story with. BLU's amazing versatility makes it super hype to try and solo stuff with.

[Keramory]

I'd love to see it transition into a "real" job for content, even if it ends up being weaker then most through some lazy/quick balancing.

[MPK]

It's great content it gives people a reason to do the old savage content sync'd.

As per usual the only people who are calling to cut it are casuals who don't do savage.

I personally think they should add a level skip no one levels it legitimately anyways.

[MilkieTea]

It's great content it gives people a reason to do the old savage content sync'd.

As per usual the only people who are calling to cut it are casuals who don't do savage.

I personally think they should add a level skip no one levels it legitimately anyways.

I’m beginning to think MPK is getting tired of trolling... most of these replies have been generally okay with a tossed-in dig at casuals.

I don’t personally play BLU but I think from what I’ve seen it’s pretty legit. I’m gonna pick it up after I level everything else.

[MyakotApelsia]

I’m beginning to think MPK is getting tired of trolling... most of these replies have been generally okay with a tossed-in dig at casuals.

I don’t personally play BLU but I think from what I’ve seen it’s pretty legit. I’m gonna pick it up after I level everything else.

I mean he's kinda right? Blue mage is the only job in the game that doesn't get half of its toolkit destroyed when syncing, so it can perform equally well whether its 50lvl or 70lvl content.
Pretty great way for people to experience old extremes/savages without having to rely on unreals, or having to deal with gutted job.

[Raikai]

My personal wishes for BLUs:

- Make the tank role more reliable... Tank Mimicry gives no Tenacity benefits and the tankbuster mitigators all have cast times sometimes as long as the thing you're supposed to resist. Those tankbusters were designed with mitigators being instant cast, so I don't see why BLU's can't be like that.

- A filtering option for the spells... E.G. name, or type, or rank.

- Condensed Libra converted into an actual job mechanic with a dynamic elemental wheel for a gauge.

- More reasons to run the "endgame" for the job. Once you completed your spellbook, Carnivale Fights and don't need any extra seals, their content bears no meaningful rewards anymore. One idea is to add Revelation tomes to their silver and gold Blue Log entries.

- With the point above, let BLU go solo into deep dungeons for an achievement and leaderboard of their own. This would add a LOT to do with the job during its update downtime.

[Hasrat]

I just wanted to be able to run BLU with squadrons. Kinda expecting BLU's not going to be allowed to run with trusts once it gets its next update. And let us into Eureka. And Bozja, too, since that's probably also going to be locked out.

Kinda wish it got the big exp buff off of FATE's, too. Such a shame to take it out leveling, and have to intentionally avoid FATEs because they're still kinda pitiful. Shame, since BLU is great with FATEs otherwise.