[*Deacon*]

After seeing this nice feature on the Summoner's website, I figured I would compile a list of powers for Black Mages by level, only in my guide I am also including upgrades for viable subjobs as well as necessary equipment upgrades. Enjoy.

**Disclaimer** This list features zero opinions. Only facts about suitable subjobs (or even weapon choice) are presented in a way that is beneficial to intelligent players so they can make smart decisions about their subjob choice based on specific needs of your party, or your own personal desire. I only provide facts so that people can think for themselves.

*Note: All item links transfer to SomePage.com.

Last Edit: 5/11/06 - Added New Items from the new expansion, and Merit Point Information.

Level 1
**Learns spell Stone I.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Cure I.
[blue]Sub SMN: Avatars learn Level 1 Blood Pacts.
Sub SMN: Commands Assault, Retreat, Release available.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Dia.
Sub RDM: Job Trait: Resist Petrify.[/red]
Item: Chariot/Empress Band.

Level 3
**Learns spell Poison.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Shining Strike (Club 10).[/orange]

Level 4
**Learns spell Blind.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Wasp Sting (Dagger 10).
Weaponskill: Learns Slice (Scythe 10).
Weaponskill: Learns Heavy Swing (Staff 10).[/orange]

Level 5
**Learns spell Water.

Level 6
Sub WHM: Learns spell Dia.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Cure I.[/red]

Level 7
**Learns spell Bind.

Level 8
Sub WHM: Learns spell Paralyze.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Stone (obselete).[/red]
Item: Mana Tunic.

Level 9
**Learns spell Aero I.

Level 10
**Learns spells Blaze Spikes and Bio.
Job Trait: Magic Attack Bonus I.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Banish and Barstonra.
[blue]Sub SMN: Carbuncle learns Poison Nails, Fenrir learns Moonlit Charge.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Barstone and Poison (obselete).[/red]
Item: Pilgrim's Wand.
Item: Eremite's Ring.
Item: Astral Ring.

Level 12
**Learns spell Drain.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Dark Harvest (Scythe 30).[/orange]
Sub WHM: Learns spell Poisona.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spel Paralyze.[/red]

Level 13
**Learns spell Fire I.
Item: Hermit's Wand.

Level 14
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Rockcrusher (Staff 40).[/orange]
Sub WHM: Learns spells Protect, Protectra and Barsleepra.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Protect and Barsleep.[/red]
Item: Erudite's Headband.

Level 15
**Learns spell Stonega I.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Gust Slash (Dagger 40).[/orange]
Job Trait: Elemental Seal.
Job Trait: Clear Mind I.

Level 16
**Learns spell Shock.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Blind (obselete).[/red]

Level 17
Learns spells Blizzard I and Warp.

Level 18
**Learns spell Rasp.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Barwatera and Paralyna.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Barwater and Water (obselete).[/red]
Item: Yew Wand.

Level 19
**Learns spell Waterga.

Level 20
**Learns spells Sleep and Ice Spikes.
Job Trait: Conserve MP.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Aquaveil and Barpoisonra.
[blue]Sub SMN: Job Trait: Max MP Boost.
Sub SMN: All Avatars learn Tier 2 Black Magic Spells, Fenrir learns Crescent Fang.[/blue]
Sub WHM: Job Trait: Magic Defense Bonus.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Barpoison and Bio (obselete).[/red]
Item: Black Silk Neckerchief.
Item: Baron's set items (Baron's Chapeau, Baron's Saio, Baron's Slops).

Level 21
**Learns spell Thunder.

Level 22
**Learns spell Frost.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Cure II.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Bind (obselete).[/red]

Level 23
**Learns spell Aeroga I.

Level 24
Learns spells Burn and Poisonga.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Barparalyzra.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Aquaveil and Barparalyze.[/red]

Level 25
**Learns spells Aspir and Tractor.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns BrainShaker (Club 70).[/orange]
Item: Morion Talthum.
Item: Mycophile Cuffs.

Level 26
**Learns spell Stone II.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Shadowstitch (Dagger 70).[/orange]
Sub WHM: Learns spells Slow and Baraera.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Slow and Baraero.[/red]
Item: Holy Phial.

Level 27
**Learns spell Drown.
Item: RSE 1 Gloves (Hume, Galka, Elvaan, Mithra, Tarutaru).

Level 28
**Learns spell Firaga.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Blindna.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Cure II and Aero (obselete).[/red]
Item: Eremite's Wand.

Level 29
**Learns spell Escape.
Item: Seer's set items (Seer's Tunic, Seer's Slacks, Seer's Crown, Seer's Mitts).
Item: RSE 1 Boots (Hume, Galka, Elvaan, Mithra, Tarutaru).
Item: Cunning Earring.

Level 30
**Learns spells Water II and Shock Spikes.
Job Trait: Magic Attack Bonus II.
Job Trait: Clear Mind II.
Sub WHM: Job Trait: Divine Seal
Sub WHM: Learns spells Banishga, Silence and Deodorize.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Diaga and Deodorize.
Sub RDM: Job Trait: Fast Cast I.[/red]
Item: Morion Earrings.
Item: Tamas Ring.

Level 31
**Learns spell Sleepga.
Item: RSE 1 Pants (Hume, Galka, Elvaan, Mithra, Tarutaru).

Level 32
**Learns spell Blizzaga.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Curaga I.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Enthunder.[/red]
Item: Black Cape.
Item: Chestnut/Solid Wand.

Level 33
Item: RSE 1 Body (Hume, Galka, Elvaan, Mithra, Tarutaru).

Level 34
**Learns spell Aero II.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Starburst (Staff 100).[/orange]
Sub WHM: Learns spells Shellra and Shell.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Shell and Barfire.[/red]
Item: Bastokan/Republic Circlet.
Item: Mana Cloak.
Item: Sagacious Gold Obi.

Level 35
**Learns spell Bio II.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Starlight (Club 100).[/orange]

Level 36
**Learns spell Thundaga.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Diaga and Barblindra.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Barblind, Enstone and Silence.[/red]
Item: Goshenite/Wisdom Ring.
Item: Sennight Bangles.

Level 38
**Learns spell Fire II.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Blink and Silena.
[blue]Sub SMN: Ramuh learns Thunderspark.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Fire (obselete).[/red]
Item: Mage's Robe.

Level 40
**Learns spells Warp II and Stonega II.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Nightmare Scythe (Scythe 100).[/orange]
Sub WHM: Learns spell Sneak.
[blue]Sub SMN: Job Trait: Resist Slow I.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Sneak, Enaero and Blaze Spikes (obsolete).[/red]
Item: Magic Slacks.
Item: Electrum Ring.
Item: Ether Ring.
Item: Electrum Hairpin.
Item: Mantra Belt.

Level 41
**Learns spell Sleep II.
Item: Artifact Weapon.

Level 42
**Learns spell Blizzard II.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Cure III, Regen, and Barblizzara.
[blue]Sub SMN: Titan learns Rock Buster.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Gravity, Regen and Barblizzard.[/red]

Level 43
**Learns spell Poison II.
Item: Red Cape.
Item: Reverend Sash.

Level 44
**Learns spell Waterga II.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Enblizzard.[/red]
Item: Powerful Rope.
Item: Aurora Mantle.

Level 45
**Learns spell Stun.
Job Trait: Clear Mind III.

Level 46
**Learns spell Thunder II.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Barsilencera.
[blue]Sub SMN: Ifrit learns Burning Strike.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Blink and Barsilence.[/red]
Item: Antlion Sickle.

Level 47
Item: Moldavite Earring.

Level 48
**Learns spell Aeroga II.
[blue]Sub SMN: Carbuncle learns Shining Ruby, Fenrir learns Lunar Cry.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Enfire and Blizzard. (obselete).[/red]
Item: Rose Wand.

Level 49
Item: Boroka Earring.

Level 50
**Learns spell Freeze.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Spinning Scythe (Scythe 125).[/orange]
Job Trait: Magic Attack Bonus III.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Raise and Invisible.
Sub WHM: Job Trait: Auto-regen.
[blue]Sub SMN: Garuda learns Aerial Armor.
Sub SMN: Job Trait: Auto-Refresh.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spells Barthunder, Invisible and Sleep (obselete).
Sub RDM: Job Trait: Magic Defense Bonus.[/red]
Item: Tactician Magician's Coat.
Item: Tactician Magician's Wand.
Item: Gramary Cape.
Item: Intellect Torque.
Item: RSE 1 Rope (Galka, Elvaan, Mithra, Hume, Tarutaru).
Item: Sorcerer's Ring.
Item: High Mana Cloak.
Item: Hale Ring.***NEW***
Item: Storm Set Armor (Gloves, Cape, Turban). ***NEW***

Level 51
**Learns spell Stone III.
Item: Elemental Staves. (Dark, Ice, Thunder, Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Light)
Item: Serket Ring.

Level 52
**Learns spell Tornado.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Skullbreaker (Club 150).[/orange]
[blue]Sub SMN: Leviathan learns Tail Whip.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Cure III.[/red]
Item: Artifact Armor Boots.

Level 53
**Learns spell Firaga II.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Energy Steal (Dagger 150).[/orange]

Level 54
**Learns spell Quake.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Protectra II and Protect II.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Protect II and Enwater.[/red]
Item: Artifact Gloves.
Item: Pachamac's Collar.
Item: Zircon/Genious Ring.

Level 55
**Learns spell Water III.
Item: Desamilion's Earring (Elvaan Only).
Item: Gayanj's Earring (Galka Only).
Item: Zedoma's Earring (Galka Only).
Item: Quantz's Earring (Hume Only).

Level 56
**Learns spells Burst and Sleepga II.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Vorpal Scythe (Scythe 150).
Weaponskill: Learns Shellcrusher (Staff 175).[/orange]
Sub WHM: Learns spell Stoneskin.
[blue]Sub SMN: Shiva learns Frost Armor.[/blue]
Item: Artifact Pants.
Item: Shaman's Cloak.

Level 57
**Learns spell Blizzaga II.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns True Strike (Club 175).[/orange]
Item: Ivory Sickle.

Level 58
**Learns spell Flood.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Cursna.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Thunder. (obselete)[/red]
Item: Justacorps.
Item: Artifact Body.

Level 59
**Learns spell Aero III.
Item: Star Necklace.
Item: Black/Flora Cotehardie.

Level 60
**Learns spell Flare.
Job Trait: Clear Mind IV.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Banish II.
Sub WHM: Job Trait: Magic Defense Bonus II.
[blue]Sub SMN: Ifrit learns Double Punch.
Sub SMN: Job Trait: Max MP Boost.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Job Trait: Resist Petrify II.[/red]
Item: Sapient Cape.
Item: Artifact Headpiece.
Item: Penitant's Rope.
Item: Miraculous Cape.***NEW***
Item: Invigorating Cape.***NEW***
Item: Spectral Belt.***NEW***
Item: Enlightened Chain.***NEW***

Level 61
**Learns spell Thundaga II.
Item: Vivian Ring.
Item: Philomath Stole.
Item: Spirit Lantern.

Level 62
**Learns spell Fire III.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Full Swing (Staff 200).[/orange]
Sub WHM: Learns spell Curaga II.
[blue]Sub SMN: Ramuh learns Rolling Thunder.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Dia II.[/red]
Item: RSE 2 Gloves (Hume, Galka, Elvaan, Mithra, Tarutaru).
Item: RSE 2 Boots (Hume, Galka, Elvaan, Mithra, Tarutaru).

Level 63
**Learns spell Stonega III.
Item: Sagacious Cotton Obi. ***New***

Level 64
**Learns spell Blizzard III.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Erase.
[blue]Sub SMN: Fenrir learns Lunar Roar.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Dispel.[/red]
Item: Druid Slops.
Item: Spider Torque.

Level 65
**Learns spell Waterga III.
Item: Enfeebling Torque.
Item: Elemental Torque.
Item: Ice Ring.
Item: Relaxing Earring.

Level 66
**Learns spell Thunder III.
Sub WHM: Learns spell Reraise.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Phalanx.[/red]
Item: Phantom Talthum.

Level 67
Learns spell Aeroga III.

Level 68
**Learns spell Stone IV.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Spirit Taker (Staff 215).[/orange]
Sub WHM: Learns spell Viruna.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Stoneskin.[/red]
Item: Black Cloak.
Item: Blue Cape.

Level 69
**Learns spell Firaga III.
Item: Serene Ring.

Level 70
**Learns spell Water IV.
Job Trait: Magic Attack Bonus IV.
[blue]Sub SMN: Titan learns Megalith Throw.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Job Trait: Fast Cast II.
Sub RDM: Learns spell Stone II (obselete).[/red]
Item: Hedgehog Bomb.
Item: Sorcerer's Earring.
Item: Uggalepih Pendant.
Item: Fenrir's Torque.
Item: RSE 2 Rope (Hume, Galka, Elvaan, Mithra, Tarutaru).
Item: Yigit Staff.***NEW***
Item: Lamiabane.***NEW***

Level 71
**Learns spell Blizzaga III.
Item: Prism/Rainbow Cape.
Item: Heirarch Belt.
Item: Artifact2 Boots.
Item: Al Zahbi Sash. ***NEW***
Item: Khanjar.***NEW***

Level 72
**Learns spell Aero IV.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Dia II, Teleport Holla, Mea and Dem.
[blue]Sub SMN: Garuda learns Whispering Wind.[/blue]
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Bio II (obselete).[/red]
Item: Errants Set Items (Errant Hoppelande, Errant Pigaches, Errant Cuffs, Errant Hat, Errant Slops).
Item: Diamond/Omnicient Ring.
Item: Abyssal Earring.
Item: Artifact2 Gloves.
Item: Yigit Set Armor (Body, Gloves, Legs, Boots, Turban) Set Bonus: Refresh. ***NEW***

Level 73
**Learns spells Fire IV and Thundaga III.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Retribution (Staff 230).[/orange]
Item: Igqira set items (Igqira Weskit, Igqira Huarches, Igqira Manillas, Igqira Tiara, Igqira Lappa).
Item: Errant Cape.
Item: Zenith set items (Dalmatica, Zenith Pumps, Zenith Mitts, Zenith Crown, Zenith Slacks).
Item: Artifact2 Pants.
Item: Merciful Cape.
Item: Altruistic Cape.
Item: Demon Helm.
Item: Grave Digger.

Level 74
**Learns spell Blizzard IV.
Sub WHM: Learns spells Shellra II and Shell II.
[red]Sub RDM: Learns spell Shell II.[/red]
Item: Snow Ring.
Item: Artifact2 Body.
Item: Elite Beret.
Item: Artifact +1 Set Items (Body, Feet, Gloves, Head, Legs).

Level 75
**Learns spell Thunder IV.
[orange]Weaponskill: Learns Black Halo (Club 230).[/orange]
Job Trait: Clear Mind V.
Item: Artifact2 Hat.
Item: Rostrum Pumps.
Item: Aureole.
Item: Novio Earring.
Item: Nashira Set (Manteel, Crackows, Gages, Turban, Seraweels).
Item: Loquacious Earring.
Item: Walahra Turban.***NEW***



Merit Points
- You can save up to 10 unused Merit points. To get more, you must first use some.
-You can only use the maximum in each general category shared between all jobs.
-Lower level jobs will not receive full bonuses of merits.
-1 EXP point = 1 Limit Point. 10,000 Limit Points = 1 Merit Point.
-88 Maximum Merit points total per job = 880,000 EXP needed.

Black Mage Specific
*Elemental Seal Recast – Shortens recast time by 20 seconds. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4> 5
*Fire Magic Potency – Increase potency by 1. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4> 5
*Ice Magic Potency – Increase potency by 1. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4> 5
*Wind Magic Potency – Increase potency by 1. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4> 5
*Earth Magic Potency – Increase potency by 1. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4> 5
*Lightning Magic Potency – Increase potency by 1. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4> 5
*Water Magic Potency - Increase potency by 1. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4> 5

HP/MP – Maximum total 8
*Max HP – Increase HP by 10. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 5 > 5
*Max MP - Increase MP by 10. =1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 5 > 5

Attributes – Maximum total 5
*Increase one attribute by 1. =3 > 6 > 9 > 9
(STR, DEX, VIT, AGI, INT, MND, CHR).

Combat Skills – Maximum total 12
*Dagger Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3
*Scythe Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3
*Club Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3
*Staff Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3
*Evasion Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3

Magic Skills – Maximum total 8
*Enhancing Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3
*Enfeebling Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3
*Elemental Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3
*Dark Magic Skill – Increase your skill by 2. =1 > 2 > 3 > 3 > 3 > 3

Other Skills – Maximum total 8
-Emnity Increase – Increase enmity by 1. =1 > 2 > 3
-Emnity Decrease – Decrease enmity by 1. =1 > 2 > 3
-Critical Hit Rate – Adjust critical hit rate by 1%. =1 > 2 > 3
-Enemy Critical Hit Rate – Decrease enemy critical hit rate by 1%. =1 > 2 > 3
-Spell Interrupt Rate – Increase Spell Interrupt by 2%. =1 > 2 > 3

[splynk]

Good work.

[Mysst]

nice job ^^;

you could maybe add the Phantom Tathlum equippable at 66 ^^;

[*Deacon*]

Yeah there are a few items that I missed. I am compiling a list to edit in as we speak.

[Mysst]

/cheer

[Emolite]

You listed SMN as a sub

I should hurt you

[goku01z]

Emolite :
You listed SMN as a sub

I should hurt you

shhh..quiet before rambus hears you. I don't think I can deal with him this sober...

[*Deacon*]

You listed SMN as a sub

I should hurt you

This list is meant to be impartial, so that intelligent people can make the decision for themselves and be informed of what abilities you receive and when, to aid in that decision.

Who are you to tell people what works and what doesn't work. Every viable subjob is situational, not everything can be defined by cookie-cutter standards. Let people play the way they want to.

PS I think I'll add /BST and /NIN, just to piss you off.

[Zheda]

level 64
sub whm: spell erase

level 64
item: druid slops

level 56
spell: sleepga II

^^

[*Deacon*]

Added, thank you Zheda.

[Xellos]

Probably want to add Zenith gear at 73 too. At least add Zenith hands and feet.

[Ariagiovanni]

A mod should sticky this.

[*Deacon*]

Thank you, added more high-level gear.

[KeyToSuccess]

Very cool Deacon. Chillax Goku, (God I hate DBZ) summoner is indeed situational. It's not uncommon for a single blm to sub summoner for a manaburn party. {Aerial Armor} {Stone Armor} {Yes Please!}

[bigfreakinlion]

Additionally, you might like to add the Magic Attack Bonus Job Trait given by RDM sub. I might be wrong, but I was under the assumption that trait stacks with the BLM trait as well. In any case, it's a level 20 RDM trait so level 40 BLM

[*Deacon*]

I can add it if you prefer, although many people claim that it does not stack with Traits that you normally get with your main job.

Take Clear Mind for example. I do not believe that Clear Mind traits given from subjobs do not stack with jobs that naturally get Clear Mind, primarily because by the time you get Clear Mind I from your subjob you already have Clear Mind II or III and would cancel it out. This is easily tested by taking off all of your gear and spending all of your MP, then see how much MP you gain back per tick with a Clear Mind subjob vs. a job that does not offer Clear Mind. If the first MP-per-tick is greater than the latter, then yes Clear Mind does stack.

The Red Mage subjob does offer a little bit more INT than a White Mage subjob, which I think might be just enough of a damage modifyer to confuse people into thinking Magic Attack Bonus does stack. I know this has been tested extensively, but if anybody wants to review their own findings (with no gear on) then feel free to post about it here.

[goku01z]

the attack bonuses of the same tier don't stack.

ad hominum, Magic Attack Bonus I and II from RDM don't stack on top of BLM ones of the same power.

Same way War doesn't get extra attack/defense bonuses from subbing drk/pld.

As stated, test it with clear mind. a 75 blm will gain the same amount of mp per tick with any sub used.

[Nekozuko]

You're missing jusatacorps body gives +2 int and +1 gives +3.

[Simplified]

bio 2 isnt obsolete. u can solo aqua with /whm with it

[smartdude]

:yes I like this list a lot, it'll make finding some things a LOT easier. Oh and simplified, he means learning Bio II with the /RDM is obsolete since you'll have it already.