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2026-04-24T17:37:08Z

No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party

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	**Are viable for a first voke/hate		**Are viable for a first voke/hate
	* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50		* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
	** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. ~~It's fine if the~~ melee/nin gets hate from SATA and gets some shadows eaten up.		** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
	** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast		** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
	*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support		*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

imported>Txtoast: /* No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party */

2026-04-24T16:55:27Z

No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party

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	* May also magic burst ninjutsu		* May also magic burst ninjutsu

	Alternative ~~Tanks~~		Alternative Tank Strategies
			* WAR/NIN
	* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
			* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
⚫	** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
			* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
			* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
			**Are viable for a first voke/hate
	* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50		* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
			** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. It's fine if the melee/nin gets hate from SATA and gets some shadows eaten up.
		⚫	** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
			*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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2026-04-12T17:31:51Z

Party Roles

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	*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.		*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
	**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as ~~DRG~~/WHM ~~(lvl 60+)~~, DRG/~~RDM~~ (lvl 60+), ~~melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.~~		**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

	*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)		*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

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2026-04-12T17:30:25Z

Party Roles

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	**RDM		**RDM
	**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III		**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
	**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ~~ballads~~ and ~~bring~~ level 42+ for Regen and Cure III		**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

	*'''Damage Dealers''':		*'''Damage Dealers''':

imported>Txtoast: /* What's a Party? */

2026-04-12T17:23:48Z

What's a Party?

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	==What's a Party? ==		==What's a Party? ==
	A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together, ~~instead~~ of soloing easy preys, ~~targeting~~ very tough to incredibly tough mobs.		A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

	There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?		There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

imported>Txtoast: /* Party Roles */

2026-01-22T20:36:58Z

Party Roles

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	*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''		*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
	**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.		**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
	**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party.		**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
	**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.		**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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imported>Txtoast: /* Party Roles */

2026-01-22T20:34:24Z

Party Roles

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	**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.		**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
	**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play		**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
			*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
			**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
			**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party.
			**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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	Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:		Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:

imported>Txtoast: /* Party Roles */

2026-01-22T20:14:18Z

Party Roles

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	*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.		*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
	**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.		**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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			Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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	*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.		*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
	**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.		**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.
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	**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.		**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
	**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.		**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
	*'''Hate Control - Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is ~~usually~~ for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+'''		*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
	**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank		**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
	**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS		**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
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	Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:		Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:

imported>Txtoast: /* Party Roles */

2026-01-22T20:05:35Z

Party Roles

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	**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.		**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
	**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.		**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
			*'''Hate Control - Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is usually for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+'''
			**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank
			**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS
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	Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:		Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:

imported>Txtoast: /* No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party */

2026-01-11T16:22:54Z

No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party

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	* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''		* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

	'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.		'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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