Blue Mage Gear Sets & Recommendations

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Sets

Because we have to cram so much stuff into our opener, having a lot of SpS makes it more comfortable. We actually got a bunch of items at level 80 with both Crit and SpS, so we can feasibly make a set that has both of those. Tanks/healers that care less about damage can actually go full SpS and get a GCD as low as 2.16 if they want. I play all three roles regularly and just use the 2.20 Crit/SpS variant.

2.20 Crit/SpS

This is the best general-purpose set and works well for all roles. It is capable of performing all variants of the Moon Flute Opener.

2.16 SpS/Det

This set is geared towards tanks and healers more since all mitigations and heals are tied to the GCD. Having a slightly faster GCD and a touch more Determination can make things feel a bit smoother. This set still does decent DPS, but it won’t be quite as high as the 2.20 Crit/SpS set.

2.49 Crit/Det (will struggle with 2-Minute Openers)

This set has a higher theoretical damage ceiling, but is not capable of doing the DOT Moon Flute Opener. It is for people who prefer slower sets. With a set like this, I would recommend using the Even/Odd Opener since it is slightly more forgiving (and higher damage).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which set is best?

Any set that allows you to complete a full Moon Flute Opener will be “best.” The damage variance between each set is minimal. While 2.49 Crit/Det has a theoretically higher damage ceiling, every one of the fastest kills I’ve seen for fights has been dominated by 2.20 Crit/SpS.

Are there any “BIS” sets without Edenmorn gear?

No. That is by definition not “BIS.”

What about level 70 and below?

Synced down level 80 gear should be fine, but consider grabbing a weapon for each level so you still get stats from the materia your weapon.