Red Mage
Job Fundamentals
Red Mage is a magical DPS with powerful melee combos that allow it to burst DPS during party buffs, and oGCDs that allow it to deal consistent damage through the duration of a fight. Alternate between casting spells to build your Black and White mana, and spend that mana to use melee abilities that chain into powerful finishers. Red Mage also has Dualcast, which makes every other spell used an instant cast, allowing experienced Red Mages to maximize their casting uptime throughout a fight.
Most Recent Job Changes
Patch 7.05:
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Gearing
Red Mage Best in Slot (BiS)
Patch: 7.05
Updated: 2 Aug, 2024
Stats & Materia
Critical Hit > Determination ≥ Direct Hit
Advanced Guides
The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate) RDM Guide
Patch: 6.55
Updated: 25 Jan, 2024
The Weapon's Refrain (Ultimate) Guide
Patch: 6.4
Updated: 18 Sep, 2023
The Omega Protocol (Ultimate) Guide
Patch: 6.4
Updated: 19 Jun, 2023
Abyssos
Patch: 6.3
Updated: 19 Jan, 2023
Dragonsong's Reprise (Ultimate) Guide
Patch: 6.21
Updated: 26 Sep, 2022
The Unending Coil of Bahamut (Ultimate) Guide
Patch: 6.2
Updated: 30 Aug, 2022
Asphodelos Raid Guide
Patch: 6.18
Updated: 18 Jul, 2022