Arcanist and Summoner artwork

[Paddle]

Sorry I have to say this, if Arcanist uses books and goes on to summoner then how will my SCH ever happen!!!

Or if Arcanist is an enfeebler and goes on to summoner then how will RDM come about... think about it for a second.

But I would try SMN out.

Keep in mind that its going to take two sub classes to make a job. Arcanist is possibly going to be that sub class for RDM maybe? Anything is possible honestly. This just goes to show you that they're doing stuff unconventional.

[Trollestia]

Keep in mind that its going to take two sub classes to make a job. Anarchistic is possibly going to be that sub class for RDM maybe? Anything is possible honestly. This just goes to show you that they're doing stuff unconventional.

They should break it down into 6+ classes. And make equipment and gear for all of them.

Like ... Fire Summoner. Earth Summoner. Etc.

I think this would be good for the video game.

They should also each have their own AF armor and relic weapons.

[Duelle]

Or if Arcanist is an enfeebler and goes on to summoner then how will RDM come about...

Like this that branches from this?

Glad to see Arcanist and Summoner have dedicated mechanics rather than being all over the place. Given the way things may work, they probably won't have to suffer from a 1-minute BP timer like they did in FFXI.

[Jennestia]

Like this?

Glad to see Arcanist and Summoner have dedicated mechanics rather than being all over the place. Given the way things may work, they probably won't have to suffer from a 1-minute BP timer like they did in FFXI.

30 second or less and they'll have timers just like everyone else in XIV currently ;p

[AceofRains]

That's my guess. I'd also wager to say that the pets for SMN aren't as viable as Carbuncle at tanking.

I wonder what 2 class' abilities SMN will be limited to?

I suppose CON would make the most sense, but if it was also THM, it'd be the first Job to have access to all the elemental nukes and the widest range of spells. I'm not sure BLM's would be happy with that...

GLA would just make SMN the most soloable job, eliminating the need for having Arcanist.

MRD abilities do nothing for a mage class

LNC's abilities only help a melee, so no go there.

PGL is taken by BLM, and having both CON and PGL spells will also give it a wide range of healing, too wide? It's still a possibility.

ARC has emnity- abilities, and seems more likely.

Judging by this I'm gunning for CNJ/ARC

[Tahldon]

I tell you guys what though... I sure am glad to see "Primal Essences" rather than a bunch of little elementals!

[Wynn]

I tell you guys what though... I sure am glad to see "Primal Essences" rather than a bunch of little elementals!

Truth.

I was worried they were going to summon the stupid XIV elementals.

I like the artwork. It's cool they use books. Like the AF design. And Carby is super cute. Do want.

Thumbs up.

[Amherst]

I really had no interest in playing Arcanist/Summoner until I read they use books as their weapons. Book casters rule. Reminds me of Leon from Star Ocean 2.

[Trollestia]

Truth.

I was worried they were going to summon the stupid XIV elementals.

I like the artwork. It's cool they use books. Like the AF design. And Carby is super cute. Do want.

Thumbs up.

I think summoner should have only elementals and then have to combined them with other summoners to make an avatar.

Different combinations will make different things like a water garuda or an icy ifrit.

I think this will be better for the game because it will add more options for player customization.

These changes should also have their own equipment, AF, and relic weapons.

[rubina]

I was worried they were going to summon the stupid XIV elementals.

Totally the wrong game, but did they ever make the summoned elementals from XI ever useful?