Pictomancer Skills Overview
Guide Info
Last Updated: 25 Mar, 2025
Patch Applicable: 7.2
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Please note that all values in this table are values for a level 100 Pictomancer.

Spells and Abilities

IconAction NameLevelTypeCast/RecastMP CostRange/RadiusDescription
Fire in Red1Spell1.5s / 2.5s200 MP25y / 0yDeals fire damage with a potency of 520.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues
Duration: 30s
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Aero in Green5Spell1.5s / 2.5s200 MP25y / 0yDeals wind damage with a potency of 560.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Fire in Red changes to Aero in Green when requirements for execution are met.
Tempera Coat10AbilityInstant / 60sN/AN/ACreates a barrier around self that absorbs damage totaling 20% of maximum HP.
Duration: 10s
Reduces the recast time of Tempera Coat by 60 seconds when barrier is completely absorbed.
Water in Blue15Spell1.5s / 2.5s200 MP25y / 0yDeals water damage with a potency of 600.
Additional Effect: Increases Palette Gauge by 25
Additional Effect: Grants White Paint
Maximum Stacks: 5
Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues II.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Aero in Green changes to Water in Blue when requirements for execution are met.
Smudge20AbilityInstant / 20sN/AN/AQuickly dash 15 yalms forward.
Additional Effect: Increases movement speed
Duration: 5s
Cannot be executed while bound.
Fire II in Red25Spell1.5s / 2.5s300 MP25y / 5yDeals fire damage with a potency of 180 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues
Duration: 30s
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Creature Motif30Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a creature motif.
This action changes when placed on the hotbar in order of Pom Motif, Wing Motif, Claw Motif, and Maw Motif when executed in succession.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
Living Muse30AbilityInstant / 40sN/AN/ARenders your depiction of a creature to life.
Maximum Charges: 3
Can only be executed when a Creature Motif is depicted on the Creature Canvas.
Mog of the Ages30AbilityInstant / 30sN/A25y / 25yRender your moogle portrait to life, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,000 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while Moogle Portrait is active.
Pom Motif30Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a pom.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to the hotbar. Creature Motif changes to Pom Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Wing Motif30Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a pair of wings.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Creature Motif changes to Wing Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Pom Muse30AbilityInstant / 40sN/A25y / 5yRenders a rain of poms, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 800 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Pom to the Creature Canvas.
Maximum Charges: 3
Can only be executed while pom is painted on Creature Canvas.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Living Muse changes to Pom Muse when requirements for execution are met.
Winged Muse30AbilityInstant / 40sN/A25y / 5yRender a pair of windborne wings, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 800 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Wings to the Creature Canvas.
Also paints a Moogle Portrait when Depiction of Pom and Depiction of Wings are rendered on the Creature Canvas.
Maximum Charges: 3
Can only be executed while a pair of wings is painted on the Creature Canvas.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Living Muse changes to Winged Muse when requirements for execution are met.
Aero II in Green35Spell1.5s / 2.5s300 MP25y / 5yDeals wind damage with a potency of 200 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Fire II in Red changes to Aero II in Green when requirements for execution are met.
Water II in Blue45Spell1.5s / 2.5s300 MP25y / 5yDeals water damage with a potency of 220 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Increases Palette Gauge by 25
Additional Effect: Grants White Paint
Maximum Stacks: 5
Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues II. This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Aero II in Green changes to Water II in Blue when requirements for execution are met.
Weapon Motif50Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a weapon motif.
This action changes to Hammer Motif when placed on the hotbar.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
Steel Muse50AbilityInstant / 60sN/AN/ARender your depiction of a weapon to life.
Maximum Charges: 2
Can only be executed in combat and when a Weapon Motif is depicted on the Weapon Canvas.
Hammer Stamp50SpellInstant / 2.5sN/A25y / 5yDeals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 480 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while under the effect of Hammer Time.
Hammer Motif50Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a hammer.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Weapon Motif changes to Hammer Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Striking Muse50AbilityInstant / 60sN/A25y / 0yRender a mighty hammer, granting three stacks of Hammer Time.
Duration: 30s
Maximum Charges: 2
Can only be executed while in combat and when a hammer is painted on the Weapon Canvas.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Steel Muse changes to Striking Muse when requirements for execution are met.
Blizzard in Cyan60Spell2.3s / 3.3s300 MP25y / 0yDeals ice damage with a potency of 900.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Blizzard II in Cyan60Spell2.3s / 3.3s400 MP25y / 5yDeals ice damage with a potency of 360 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Subtractive Palette60AbilityInstant / 1sN/AN/AGrants 3 stacks of Subtractive Palette.
Additional Effect: Grants Monochrome Tones
Monochrome Tones Effect: Converts one stack of White Paint into Black Paint
Palette Gauge Cost: 50
Stone in Yellow60Spell2.3s / 3.3s300 MP25y / 0yDeals earth damage with a potency of 940.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Blizzard in Cyan changes to Stone in Yellow when requirements for execution are met.
Stone II in Yellow60Spell2.3s / 3.3s400 MP25y / 5yDeals earth damage with a potency of 380 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Blizzard II in Cyan changes to Stone II in Yellow when requirements for execution are met.
Thunder in Magenta60Spell2.3s / 3.3s300 MP25y / 0yDeals lightning damage with a potency of 980.
Additional Effect: Grants White Paint
Maximum Stacks: 5
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues II.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Stone in Yellow changes to Thunder in Magenta when requirements for execution are met.
Thunder II in Magenta60Spell2.3s / 3.3s400 MP25y / 5yDeals lightning damage with a potency of 400 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants White Paint
Maximum Stacks: 5
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Stone II in Yellow changes to Thunder II in Magenta when requirements for execution are met.
Landscape Motif70Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a landscape motif.
This action changes to Starry Sky Motif when placed on the hotbar.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
Scenic Muse70AbilityInstant / 120sN/AN/ARender your depiction of a landscape to life.
Can only be executed in combat and when a Landscape Motif is depicted on the Landscape Canvas.
Starry Sky Motif70Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a starry sky.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Landscape Motif changes to Starry Sky Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Starry Muse70AbilityInstant / 120sN/A0y / 30yRender a star streaming sky over a magicked landscape, increasing damage dealt by self and nearby party members by 5%.
Duration: 20s
Additional Effect: Grants Subtractive Spectrum
Duration: 30s
Additional Effect: Grants Inspiration and 5 stacks of Hyperphantasia
Duration: 30s
Inspiration Effect: Reduces cast time and recast time of Star Prism and Aetherhue spells by 25% while standing within the bounds of the magicked landscape
Effect expires when all stacks of Hyperphantasia are consumed.
Additional Effect: Grants Rainbow Bright upon consuming all 5 stacks of Hyperphantasia
Rainbow Bright Effect: Rainbow Drip can be cast immediately and has a reduced recast timer
Additional Effect: Grants Starstruck
Duration: 20s
Can only be executed while a starry sky is painted on the Landscape Canvas.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Scenic Muse changes to Starry Muse when requirements for execution are met.
Holy in White80SpellInstant / 2.5s200 MP25y / 5yDeals unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 600 for the first enemy, and 65% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while under the effect of White Paint.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Hammer Brush86SpellInstant / 2.5sNN/A25y / 5yDeals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 520 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Combo Action: Hammer Stamp
Can only be executed while under the effect of Hammer Time.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Hammer Stamp changes to Hammer Brush when requirements for execution are met.
Polishing Hammer86SpellInstant / 2.5sN/A25y / 5yDeals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 560 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Combo Action: Hammer Brush
Can only be executed while under the effect of Hammer Time.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Hammer Brush changes to Polishing Hammer when requirements for execution are met.
Tempera Grassa88AbilityInstant / 1.5sN/A0y / 30yCreates a barrier around self and all nearby party members that absorbs damage totaling 10% of maximum HP.
Duration: 10s
Reduces the recast time of Tempera Coat by 30 seconds when barrier is completely absorbed.
Can only be executed when under the effect of Tempura Coat.
Comet in Black90SpellInstant / 3.3s300 MP25y / 5yDeals unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 980 for the first enemy, and 65% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while under the effect of Black Paint and Monochrome Tones.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Rainbow Drip92Spell4s / 6sN/A25y / 25yDeals unaspected damage to all enemies in a straight line before you with a potency of 1000 for the first enemy, and 85% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Grants White Paint
When Rainbow Bright is active, Rainbow Drip can be cast immediately and its recast timer is reduced.
Claw Motif96Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a claw.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Creature Motif changes to Claw Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Maw Motif96Spell3s / 4sN/AN/APaints a set of fangs.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Creature Motif changes to Maw Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Clawed Muse96AbilityInstant / 40sN/A25y / 5yRender a sharpened claw, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 800 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Claw to the Creature Canvas
Maximum Charges: 3
Can only be executed while a claw is painted on the Creature Canvas.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Living Muse changes to Clawed Muse when requirements for execution are met.
Fanged Muse96AbilityInstant / 40sN/A25y / 5yRender a set of ferocious fangs, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 800 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Fangs to the Creature Canvas
Also paints a Madeen Portrait when Depiction of Pom, Depiction of Wings, Depiction of Claw, and Depiction of Fangs are rendered on the Creature Canvas.
All depictions are removed from the canvas upon execution.
Maximum Charges: 3
Can only be executed while fangs are painted on the Creature Canvas.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Living Muse changes to Fanged Muse when requirements for execution are met.
Retribution of the Madeen96AbilityInstant / 30sN/A25y / 5yRender your Madeen portrait to life, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,100 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while Madeen Portrait is active.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Mog of the Ages changes to Retribution of the Madeen when requirements for execution are met.
Star Prism100SpellInstant / 2.5sN/A25y / 5yDeals unaspected damage with a potency of 1,100 for the first enemy, and 70% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Restores HP of all party members nearby target
Cure Potency: 400
Can only be executed while under the effect of Starstruck.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.

Traits

IconAction NameLevelDescription
Maim and Mend20Increases base action damage and HP restoration by 10%.
Maim and Mend II40Increases base action damage and HP restoration by 30%.
Pictomancy Mastery54Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 330, Aero in Green to 370, Water in Blue to 410, Pom Muse to 700, Winged Muse to 700, Mog of the Ages to 800, and Hammer Stamp to 350.
Palette Gauge60Allows for Palette Gauge accumulation upon landing Water in Blue and Water II in Blue.
Pictomancy Mastery II74Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 400, Aero in Green to 440, Water in Blue to 480, Fire II in Red to 150, Aero II in Green to 170, Water II in Blue to 190, Hammer Stamp to 420, Blizzard in Cyan to 710, Stone in Yellow to 750, Thunder in Magenta to 790, Blizzard II in Cyan to 330, Stone II in Yellow to 350, and Thunder II in Magenta to 370.
Enhanced Artistry I80Grants White Paint upon the landing of Water in Blue, Water II in Blue, Thunder in Magenta, and Thunder II in Magenta.
Enhanced Pictomancy I82Grants 5 stacks of Hyperphantasia upon executing Starry Muse.
Duration: 30s
Enhanced Smudge84Increases movement speed after executing Smudge.
Duration: 5s
Pictomancy Mastery III84Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 450, Aero in Green to 490, Water in Blue to 530, Pom Muse to 800, Winged Muse to 800, Mog of the Ages to 1,000, Hammer Stamp to 460, Blizzard in Cyan to 790, Stone in Yellow to 830, Thunder in Magenta to 870, and Holy in White to 530.
Enhanced Pictomancy II86Hammer Stamp changes to Hammer Brush upon execution, which in turn changes to Polishing Hammer upon execution.
Additionally allows the accumulation of charges for consecutive uses of Striking Muse.
Maximum Charges: 2
Enhanced Tempera88Allows the execution of Tempera Grassa.
Can only be executed while under the effect of Tempera Coat.
Enhanced Palette90Grants Monochrome Tones upon executing Subtractive Palette.
Monochrome Tones Effect: Converts one stack of White Paint into Black Paint
Enhanced Pictomancy III92Grants Rainbow Bright upon consuming all stacks of Hyperphantasia. Stacks may be depleted by casting aetherhue spells.
Duration: 30s
Enhanced Swiftcast94Reduces Swiftcast recast time to 40 seconds.
Pictomancy Mastery IV94Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 520, Aero in Green to 560, Water in Blue to 600, Fire II in Red to 180, Aero II in Green to 200, Water II in Blue to 220, Hammer Stamp to 480, Blizzard in Cyan to 900, Stone in Yellow to 940, Thunder in Magenta to 980, Blizzard II in Cyan to 360, Stone II in Yellow to 380, Thunder II in Magenta to 400, Holy in White to 600, Hammer Brush to 520, Polishing Hammer to 560, and Comet in Black to 980.
Enhanced Pictomancy IV96Allows a third charge of Living Muse. In addition, Claw Motif and Maw Motif may now be performed after executing Living Muse.
Enhanced Addle98Extends the duration of Addle to 15 seconds.
Enhanced Pictomancy V100Grants Starstruck upon executing Starry Muse.
Duration: 20s
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