Mystic Knight (Magi) A potential new job and how it could work

[Ranek]

Mystic Knight (Magi): A potential Job

If we examine the world of FFXIV we are able to see just how much effort the team has put into developing the lore regarding the history and people. Specifically, when it comes to providing a sense of character to the jobs, sometimes they will throw hints that we do not even realize are hints at what is to come.

Homeland: Meracydia

The land of Meracydia has always been home to secrets, dragons and magic flow through it akin to the water which surrounds the harsh continent. The few facts we know of this land is that ancient powers still dwell within its harsh domains, some dating as far back as the ancient Allagan Empire.

Secrets of the Magi:

There is a saying spoken in hushed tones by the few who have ventured into that forgotten land “To witness a Magi draw their blade, is to witness death manifesting before you”. Few outsiders have managed to speak of the skills of these warriors, those who have only tell of sorcery which is bound to the blades they wield. The kilij, a favored sword in the east is said to be enhanced by arcane spells. So destructive are these attacks that those who manage to survive, rarely do so for very long.

Beginnings:

“They carry no name, what they once were, is no longer relevant, only their duty remains”. To speak of the Magi’s origins is to speak of the darkness at the heart of Meracydia. The Magi were once innocent souls, kidnapped or acquired through less than desirable means by those who would protect their domains. Often times seeking those who have some aptitudes in the magical arts, the men and women who are taken are broken physically and psychologically.

The Cost:

For all their skills, these swordsmen are not invincible, aethereal grafting usually causes an imbalance to occur, depending on the dominant aether the potential for changes within the soul and physical appearance can become quite horrendous.
Though never confirmed, there are tales of Magi facing creatures who are engulfed in flame, or creatures from the darkest depths which appear out of nowhere. These clashes are often times horrendous, with survivors often vanishing after the conflicts end.

Breakdown:

Weapons: Kilij/scimitar (If you recall Gladiators used to be able to equip daggers and rapiers, then came Rogue Ninja and Red Mage)

Armor: Primarily cloth and leather

Main stat: Intelligence

Combat Style:

Mystic Knights (Magi) can be best described as the “reverse Red Mage”, as many of you are aware our crimson duelists keep themselves at a distance, only dashing in for the physical combos and dashing out to complete their most power spells.
Mystic Knight takes the approach of being in direct combat, using attacks which are enhanced by elemental properties.

[jon041065]

The job I'm waiting for now after being disappointed by how they did blu.

[Razhius]

I had made a very similar post describing how a mystic knight would work, and it was very similar to this. In terms of looks I would say it would have an Eastern look kind of like the blue mages of ffxi. They were the royal guard of the royalty of aht Urghan, which is thematically almost exactly like radz-at-han. They would look white though.

As for weapon I'd say double scimetars. And yes they would be an almost reversal of the red mage, staying in combat range but infusing their weapons with magic for attacks.

Maybe also, thematically, if from thavnair, they would also use alchemy to imbue their weapons for attacks.

As for gear, if we go the lore route of making them like elite secret spies or something, they could use the scouting gear. Even though, would be cool if they go int route and be a short range caster type.

[Shinimas]

Nah, RDM already represents this style. Developers create more playable classes to attract new players who want to live out a certain fantasy. New jobs will be extremely distinct from the old ones.

[Xiaoki]

Yeah, just what the game needs - another melee DPS. Definitely not enough of those.

[jon041065]

Nah, RDM already represents this style. Developers create more playable classes to attract new players who want to live out a certain fantasy. New jobs will be extremely distinct from the old ones.

Going to disagree with you there. RDM is fun but is far more a caster than a battlemage.

[Hysorn]

Personally, I would love that, I do enjoy some proper spellsword classes that many MMORPGs tend to forsake.

[Bloodthrone]

I believe the Mystic Knight in Final Fantasy refers to Cloud Strifes D&D class I would much rather have the next melee dps class emulate Cloud so we melee dps can finally get a great sword.

[Iedarus]

Yeah, just what the game needs - another melee DPS. Definitely not enough of those.

*Cries in only three physical ranged DPS*

God, imagine how stoked the community would be if Puppetmaster was introduced as the fourth physical ranged DPS.

[SeverianLyonesse]

*Cries in only three physical ranged DPS*

God, imagine how stoked the community would be if Puppetmaster was introduced as the fourth physical ranged DPS.

I imagine hardly at all.

Going to disagree with you there. RDM is fun but is far more a caster than a battlemage.

It did get embolden from Rune Fencer. But even still, DRK also says hi. And SAM and GNB loom in the background. The only element a magic-swordsman job can't use at this point is water (*furtively glances at Tidus*).