Chemist: as one possible job for Musketeer?

[Teliq]

Considering it's highly likely that Musketeer will be added during the first wave of new classes/jobs (patches or expansions [hopefully patches]), I think, since the game desperately needs more healer roles, it would be a fantastic idea to bring back one of the most under appreciated jobs, the Chemist.

They would most likely be a DEX or STR based, TP using healer (as it would branch from a more physical, TP oriented class), mixed with some MP stuff, but I think it would produce a unique and dynamic healer archetype.


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[Teliq]

Consider using 'guns' to 'shoot' players to heal them. Or, if that's too wonky, which it probably is, a simple passive that allows the use of pots and such on others at long range. Of course, you can run into the problem of 'ammo' (the pots themselves), but that can be easily remedied by just having one of the item in your inventory, then basing spells/skills around it, thus never consuming the item--it would act as a template for the Chemist's skills.

Or simpler still: powered up versions of most pot types in the game, free of consumption, based off TP (or MP in certain cases), again, that can be used on others. Scholar low on mana? Just rezzed a buddy with little hp/mp? Throw a unique, Chemist version of a Hi-Ether or Mega-Ether at them for an amount of MP cost (TP for heals?).

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[Teliq]

They could even have more of a FFX (X-2, too) mixolgist feel to them, where you have to combine certain first tier abilities to produce a second tier ability buff or debuff, which will lead into a third tier ability which are highly powerful/situational. A constant real time 'mixing/alchemy' combat mechanic.

I, personally, would love to see this as a healer. It would be unique, desired (more healers is always good) and ultimately a fun addition to the game.

Thanks for reading. Discuss if you would like.

[Teliq]

Peace and sammiches to all

[Jennestia]

It is a fun class, but they stated they don't want people to reliably use consumables as a main mechanic to a job, so if it is chemist it won't be the one we all know and love from FF.

[Judge_Hellboy]

Maybe not from musketeer. Oh or dual elemental pistols. Would leave way for an engineer job as well.