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On Weaponskills and Skillchains

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	*DRKs who use '''Scythe''' tend to like Shadow of Death starting at level 23. Shadow of Death closes Fragmentation, Induration, and Reverberation. Shadow of Death opens Impaction and Induration. Starting at 49 Scythe DRKS really want to use Vorpal Scythe. Vorpal Scythe opens Distortion, Detonation, Scission, Reverberation, and Liquefaction. Vopral Scythe can close Scission. Starting at 60 DRKs REALLY want to use Guillotine on scythe. Guillotine opens Fragmentation and Impaction, and closes Induration.		*DRKs who use '''Scythe''' tend to like Shadow of Death starting at level 23. Shadow of Death closes Fragmentation, Induration, and Reverberation. Shadow of Death opens Impaction and Induration. Starting at 49 Scythe DRKS really want to use Vorpal Scythe. Vorpal Scythe opens Distortion, Detonation, Scission, Reverberation, and Liquefaction. Vopral Scythe can close Scission. Starting at 60 DRKs REALLY want to use Guillotine on scythe. Guillotine opens Fragmentation and Impaction, and closes Induration.

	* '''Great Sword''' wielding DRKs are versatile. They can open or close nearly any chain. They could close Distortion with Hardslash. They do tend to like using Frost Bite at 23 and Freezebite at 33 though. Both open Fragmentation and close Induration. Freezebite will also close Detonation and open Scission. However at level 55 they really want to use Crescent Moon which closes Distortion and opens Reverberation, Liquefaction, and Detonation. At 60 Great Sword wielding DRKs prefer to use Sickle Moon which shares the same properties as Crescent moon and also closes ~~Fusion~~ and ~~Impaction~~.		* '''Great Sword''' wielding DRKs are versatile. They can open or close nearly any chain. They could close Distortion with Hardslash. They do tend to like using Frost Bite at 23 and Freezebite at 33 though. Both open Fragmentation and close Induration. Freezebite will also close Detonation and open Scission. However at level 55 they really want to use Crescent Moon which closes Distortion and opens Reverberation, Liquefaction, and Detonation. At 60 Great Sword wielding DRKs prefer to use Sickle Moon which shares the same properties as Crescent moon and also closes Fragmentation and Reverberation.

	*Similar to Great Sword DRKs SAMs with '''Great Katanas''' are versatile. However they tend to like Tachi: Enpi. Which opens and closes Distortion and Scission (THFs and SAMs will like working together). Enpi opens Reverberation, Scission, Detonation, and Liquefaction. At 49 SAMs like to use Tachi:Jinpu, which opens Reverberation, Liquefaction, Detonation, and Gravitation. Jinpu will close Distortion, Scission, and Detonation. When SAMs hit 60 they prefer to use Yukikaze, which opens Fragmentation/Impaction, and closes Detonation.		*Similar to Great Sword DRKs SAMs with '''Great Katanas''' are versatile. However they tend to like Tachi: Enpi. Which opens and closes Distortion and Scission (THFs and SAMs will like working together). Enpi opens Reverberation, Scission, Detonation, and Liquefaction. At 49 SAMs like to use Tachi:Jinpu, which opens Reverberation, Liquefaction, Detonation, and Gravitation. Jinpu will close Distortion, Scission, and Detonation. When SAMs hit 60 they prefer to use Yukikaze, which opens Fragmentation/Impaction, and closes Detonation.

imported>Txtoast: /* Party Leader Tactics and Strategies with BLM */

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Party Leader Tactics and Strategies with BLM

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	**Chain A: THF + Melee or THF + Tank		**Chain A: THF + Melee or THF + Tank
	**Chain B: Melee + Melee or Tank + Melee		**Chain B: Melee + Melee or Tank + Melee
	*The BLM should double Magic Burst (MB) off each chain.		*The BLM should (double) Magic Burst (MB) off each chain.
	*Coordinating 2 skillchains betweeen the 4 melee is ideal/will 100% accelerate the party's kill speed		*Coordinating 2 skillchains betweeen the 4 melee is ideal/will 100% accelerate the party's kill speed
	*Coordination of a 3 step chain may be considered with PLD tank using a Club for MP recovery.		*Coordination of a 3 step chain may be considered with PLD tank using a Club for MP recovery.

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The Magic Burst

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	Note: Again, skillchaining/Magic Bursting opportunities may be a bit limited until around level 25-30, when melee have access to more accuracy gear. This guide is more geared towards partying during the middle-later levels as a black mage. During the lower levels, it may be more efficient to focus on free nuking, casting drain, backup healing, and debuffing in your party (all while watching your aggro of course). But it is entirely possible to be bursting at the early levels, especially if you have 4 frontline and 2 mages in your party.		Note: Again, skillchaining/Magic Bursting opportunities may be a bit limited until around level 25-30, when melee have access to more accuracy gear. This guide is more geared towards partying during the middle-later levels as a black mage. During the lower levels, it may be more efficient to focus on free nuking, casting drain, backup healing, and debuffing in your party (all while watching your aggro of course). But it is entirely possible to be bursting at the early levels, especially if you have 4 frontline and 2 mages in your party.

		⚫	===When to Free Nuke More===
		⚫	Melee should be starting a chain before 50-60% of the mob's HP. The SC double MB combo should finish the mob off or at least make it close to being dead.

		⚫	'''If melee are consistently getting 1000 TP below 40-50% of a mob's health, then you need to free nuke more to finish the mob so the melee will have TP for a SC at the start of the next fight.'''
		⚫	*If all the melee are starting a fight with 0/low TP, they most likely will be getting to 1000 for WS when the mob has lower than 50% HP. Really consider free nuking a bit more in these instances to push mobs to death before melee get the TP so they can start a SC at the beginning of the next mobs for a quick kill. Free nuking can take big chunks of HP off the mob. Consider what your highest level single target nuke is and what the mob's resistances are.

	See: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Magic_Burst for additional information on Magic Bursts.		See: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Magic_Burst for additional information on Magic Bursts.
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	'''The most popular skillchains are Distortion, followed by Detonation and Fragmentation in low/mid-level exp parties. If you are low on gil, make sure to at least be up to date on all water, ice, and wind spells for bursting options.'''		'''The most popular skillchains are Distortion, followed by Detonation and Fragmentation in low/mid-level exp parties. If you are low on gil, make sure to at least be up to date on all water, ice, and wind spells for bursting options.'''

⚫	===When to Free Nuke More===
⚫	Melee should be starting a chain before 50-60% of the mob's HP. The SC double MB combo should finish the mob off or at least make it close to being dead.

⚫	'''If melee are consistently getting 1000 TP below 40-50% of a mob's health, then you need to free nuke more to finish the mob so the melee will have TP for a SC at the start of the next fight.'''
⚫	*If all the melee are starting a fight with 0/low TP, they most likely will be getting to 1000 for WS when the mob has lower than 50% HP. Really consider free nuking a bit more in these instances to push mobs to death before melee get the TP so they can start a SC at the beginning of the next mobs for a quick kill. Free nuking can take big chunks of HP off the mob. Consider what your highest level single target nuke is and what the mob's resistances are.

	===When to Hold Back on the Double Bursts===		===When to Hold Back on the Double Bursts===

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When to Hold Back on the Double Bursts

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	Double bursting is more viable with a support in your party at the higher levels and you subbing RDM. 1 less melee means you're gonna need to make up for it in double bursting and free nuking. Your personal DPS should be pretty high/tops in these kind of parties.		Double bursting is more viable with a support in your party at the higher levels and you subbing RDM. 1 less melee means you're gonna need to make up for it in double bursting and free nuking. Your personal DPS should be pretty high/tops in these kind of parties.

	If there is no support in the party (4 frontline, Healer, BLM setup), /WHM sub may be the better choice ~~to support the main healer~~. You still should be able to at least single magic burst but your role may lean more into support in this setup as an off-healer, cleanser, and debuffer. At levels 60+ melee gain more power with strong WSs. ~~You~~ can let ~~the melee start to~~ do more of the DPS work with 4 frontlines. Mobs most likely won't have enough HP for double magic bursting with ~~4 frontline~~ anyway at the higher levels.		If there is no support in the party (4 frontline, Healer, BLM setup), /WHM sub may be the better choice. You still should be able to at least single magic burst but your role may lean more into support in this setup as an off-healer, cleanser, and debuffer. At levels 60+ melee gain more power with strong WSs so you can let them do more of the DPS work with 4 frontlines. Mobs most likely won't have enough HP for double magic bursting with anyway at the higher levels with 4 frontline.

		⚫	Paralyze, slow, frost/choke, and dia will go a long way to support the party and make it easier for the main healer. Your personal DPS will drop a bit. But the trade off is parties will start defeating mob much faster with the frontline doing more DPS and you leaning more as a support that does huge MBs.

⚫	Paralyze, slow, frost/choke, and dia II will go a long way to support the party and make it easier for the main healer. Your personal DPS will drop a bit. But the trade off is parties will start defeating mob much faster with the frontline doing more DPS and you leaning more as a support that does huge MBs.
	It's still possible to dish out the double MBs every so often. Just be mindful of your and the main healer's MP, and the frontline HP. Adjust to your party as needed to keep the exp flow decent.		It's still possible to dish out the double MBs every so often. Just be mindful of your and the main healer's MP, and the frontline HP. Adjust to your party as needed to keep the exp flow decent.

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The Double Magic Burst

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	*Note: Starting at around level 57, the higher tier spells (blizzaga II) start taking more time to cast. It may be harder to pull off a double magic burst with consecutive high tier nukes. To deal with this try using a lower tier spell to be able keep the double bursting up. EX: Blizzaga II > Blizzard or Blizzaga. Blizzaga II > Blizzard II may be trickier with the timing but it's possible.		*Note: Starting at around level 57, the higher tier spells (blizzaga II) start taking more time to cast. It may be harder to pull off a double magic burst with consecutive high tier nukes. To deal with this try using a lower tier spell to be able keep the double bursting up. EX: Blizzaga II > Blizzard or Blizzaga. Blizzaga II > Blizzard II may be trickier with the timing but it's possible.

⚫	Melee should be starting a chain before 50-60% of the mob's HP. The SC double MB combo should finish the mob off or at least make it close to being dead.

⚫	'''If melee are consistently getting 1000 TP below ~~30-~~40% of a mob's health, then ~~that~~ ~~most~~ ~~likely~~ ~~means~~ ~~you~~ ~~are~~ ~~not~~ ~~free~~ ~~nuking~~ ~~enough~~.'''
⚫	*If melee are starting a fight with 0/low TP, they most likely will be getting to 1000 for WS when the mob has lower than 50% HP. Really consider free nuking a bit more in these instances to push mobs to death before~~/when~~ melee get the TP so they can start a SC at the beginning of the next mobs for a quick kill. Free nuking can take big chunks of HP off the mob. Consider what your highest level single target nuke is and what the mob's resistances are.

	If the melee start a chain and double burst combo at the start of a fight, and you don't have a THF, the tank may lose hate. Your party might want to wait a bit for the tank to get some hate.		If the melee start a chain and double burst combo at the start of a fight, and you don't have a THF, the tank may lose hate. Your party might want to wait a bit for the tank to get some hate.
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	'''The most popular skillchains are Distortion, followed by Detonation and Fragmentation in low/mid-level exp parties. If you are low on gil, make sure to at least be up to date on all water, ice, and wind spells for bursting options.'''		'''The most popular skillchains are Distortion, followed by Detonation and Fragmentation in low/mid-level exp parties. If you are low on gil, make sure to at least be up to date on all water, ice, and wind spells for bursting options.'''

			===When to Free Nuke More===
		⚫	Melee should be starting a chain before 50-60% of the mob's HP. The SC double MB combo should finish the mob off or at least make it close to being dead.

		⚫	'''If melee are consistently getting 1000 TP below 40-50% of a mob's health, then you need to free nuke more to finish the mob so the melee will have TP for a SC at the start of the next fight.'''
		⚫	*If all the melee are starting a fight with 0/low TP, they most likely will be getting to 1000 for WS when the mob has lower than 50% HP. Really consider free nuking a bit more in these instances to push mobs to death before melee get the TP so they can start a SC at the beginning of the next mobs for a quick kill. Free nuking can take big chunks of HP off the mob. Consider what your highest level single target nuke is and what the mob's resistances are.

			===When to Hold Back on the Double Bursts===
	Double bursting is more viable with a support in your party at the higher levels and you subbing RDM. 1 less melee means you're gonna need to make up for it in double bursting and free nuking. Your personal DPS should be pretty high/tops in these kind of parties.		Double bursting is more viable with a support in your party at the higher levels and you subbing RDM. 1 less melee means you're gonna need to make up for it in double bursting and free nuking. Your personal DPS should be pretty high/tops in these kind of parties.

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The Magic Burst

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	Review the skillchain chart in the above section to see how your melee can skillchain. Luckily powerful weapon skills do chain with eachother so melee are usually happy to chain as they can still use their favored weapon skills.		Review the skillchain chart in the above section to see how your melee can skillchain. Luckily powerful weapon skills do chain with eachother so melee are usually happy to chain as they can still use their favored weapon skills.

	...So you've got your party together, figured out a skillchain to burst off of, ~~and~~ you're at camp ~~now~~ and the front line are hitting the mob. While the healer is looking at HP bars making sure the party is healthy, you, the black mage, are looking at the TP bars and making sure you're ready for magic bursting....		...So you've got your party together, figured out a skillchain to burst off of, you're at camp, and the front line are hitting the mob. While the healer is looking at HP bars making sure the party is healthy, you, the black mage, are looking at the TP bars and making sure you're ready for magic bursting....

	You now see that the two melee (most likely going to be a THF and their partner) who are chaining are getting close to 1000+ TP. Get ready. Stand up if you are resting.		You now see that the two melee (most likely going to be a THF and their partner) who are chaining are getting close to 1000+ TP. Get ready. Stand up if you are resting.
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	If you are using the '''chains addon''' it will show you what you can burst with.		If you are using the '''chains addon''' it will show you what you can burst with.

	'''-GA AoE nukes are highly recommended for magic bursting! Your party should not be camping by close mobs that will aggro/link/get caught in the -GA so you should be safe to -~~AGA~~. -~~AGA~~ nukes generally do a lot more damage than the single target nukes of the same tier (Prioritize Aeroga over Aero for a Detonation chain).'''		'''-GA AoE nukes are highly recommended for magic bursting! Your party should not be camping by close mobs that will aggro/link/get caught in the -GA so you should be safe to -GA. -GA nukes generally do a lot more damage than the single target nukes of the same tier (Prioritize Aeroga over Aero for a Detonation chain).'''

	You should be finishing your nuke soon after the 2nd melee uses a weaponskill and the skillchain goes off for a magic burst. It may take some practice with your party mates to get the timing right. Observe and acclimate to the "rhythm" of the melee after a few fights.		You should be finishing your nuke soon after the 2nd melee uses a weaponskill and the skillchain goes off for a magic burst. It may take some practice with your party mates to get the timing right. Observe and acclimate to the "rhythm" of the melee after a few fights.
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	'''Reminder: The window for magic bursting is closed if another weaponskill is used after a skillchain is created. Communicate with the other melee to hold off using WS during the SC+ (double)MB combo if you notice they are doing so.'''		'''Reminder: The window for magic bursting is closed if another weaponskill is used after a skillchain is created. Communicate with the other melee to hold off using WS during the SC+ (double)MB combo if you notice they are doing so.'''

⚫	'''More tips on Magic Burst Timing:'''
⚫	*'''The First EXP Mob- Getting the Engine Started~~'''~~
	**It's not uncommon for the first mob pulled to be the "TP builder." Depending on how geared your melee are, they may not have TP until the first exp mob is below 50%. You can think of it as the DPS machine needing a minute to get the engine started. '''Consider free nuking a lot more on the first exp mob to help melee kill it before they have TP for a chain.''' It's OK to blow a lot of MP on the first mob to kill it before the melee have TP to chain. Just make sure you have have enough mp to burst on the following mob when the chain is incoming. '''Advanced Tactic Alert: Consider using Manafont on the first mob to save a lot of MP. It will set you up with a big chunk of MP to work with after melee have the TP.''' After that first mob, opportunities for chains and bursts open up for the following mobs to have higher than 50-60% HP.

		⚫	===The First EXP Mob- Getting the Burst Engine Started===
			It's not uncommon for the first mob pulled to be the "TP builder." Depending on how geared your melee are, they may not have TP until the first exp mob is below 50% HP. If the DPS SC+MB on a mob below ~50% HP, most likely it will overkill and inefficient. It's best to save it for the next mob so it and the following mobs can be quickly deleted.
			*The DPS machine needs some time to get the engine started.
			*''' BLM Consider free nuking a lot more on the first exp mob to help melee kill it before they have TP for a chain.''' It's OK to blow a lot of MP on the first mob to kill it before the melee have TP to chain. Just make sure you have have enough mp to burst on the following mob when the chain is incoming.
			*After that first mob, opportunities for chains and bursts open up for the following mobs to have higher than 50-60% HP as the melee now have TP built up.
			*'''Advanced Tactic Alert: Consider using Manafont on the first mob to save a lot of MP. It will set you up with a big chunk of MP to work with after melee have the TP.'''

		⚫	'''More tips on Magic Burst Timing:'''
	*If you are partying with a THF or a melee that is /THF closing the chain, consider giving an extra second or two before casting for SATA setup.		*If you are partying with a THF or a melee that is /THF closing the chain, consider giving an extra second or two before casting for SATA setup.

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	Congratulations! You should see a "Magic Burst!" in your log. Enjoy watching the mob's HP drop during the skillchain magic burst combo.		Congratulations! You should see a "Magic Burst!" in your log. Enjoy watching the mob's HP drop during the skillchain magic burst combo.

		⚫	Note: Again, skillchaining/Magic Bursting opportunities may be a bit limited until around level 25-30, when melee have access to more accuracy gear. This guide is more geared towards partying during the middle-later levels as a black mage. During the lower levels, it may be more efficient to focus on free nuking, casting drain, backup healing, and debuffing in your party (all while watching your aggro of course). But it is entirely possible to be bursting at the early levels, especially if you have 4 frontline and 2 mages in your party.
	If you have a RDM or SMN in your party they may be joining you in bursting. WHM can burst too if the chain is Fusion or Light.

⚫	Note: Again, skillchaining/Magic Bursting opportunities ~~are~~ a bit limited until around level 25-30, when melee have access to more accuracy gear. This guide is more geared towards partying during the middle-later levels as a black mage. During the lower levels, it may be more efficient to focus on free nuking, casting drain, backup healing, and debuffing in your party (all while watching your aggro of course). But it is ~~entierly~~ possible to be bursting at the early levels, especially if you have 4 frontline and 2 mages in your party.

	See: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Magic_Burst for additional information on Magic Bursts.		See: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Magic_Burst for additional information on Magic Bursts.
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	Enjoy watching even more of the mob's HP drop. Double MBing most likely will finish a mob off or at least bring it to near death. It will take some more practice to time everything but it's very satisfying to pull off, and '''will skyrocket your DPS'''.		Enjoy watching even more of the mob's HP drop. Double MBing most likely will finish a mob off or at least bring it to near death. It will take some more practice to time everything but it's very satisfying to pull off, and '''will skyrocket your DPS'''.

	'''At higher levels, if melee have full TP at the beginning of a battle your party can take out an IT mob within seconds with a Skillchain + double magic burst combo.''' Very fun/satisfying to pull off. The healer can keep resting mp through ~~the~~ whole mob ~~fight~~ because it isn't going to be alive long enough to ~~hit~~ the ~~tank~~ much, if at all.		'''At higher levels, if melee have full TP at the beginning of a battle your party can take out an IT mob within seconds with a Skillchain + double magic burst combo.''' Very fun/satisfying to pull off. The healer can keep resting mp through whole mob fights sometimes because the mob isn't going to be alive long enough to damage the frontline much, if at all.

	'''It's possible to start double magic bursting as early as level 17 with blizzard + water on a Distortion chain. At level 19 double magic bursting grows in power with Waterga + blizzard. Blm can easily out DPS any melee with this strategy if you luck out with melee that can chain consistently in the early levels.'''		'''It's possible to start double magic bursting as early as level 17 with blizzard + water on a Distortion chain. At level 19 double magic bursting grows in power with Waterga + blizzard. Blm can easily out DPS any melee with this strategy if you luck out with melee that can chain consistently in the early levels.'''

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The Magic Burst

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	'''More tips on Magic Burst Timing:'''		'''More tips on Magic Burst Timing:'''
	*'''The First EXP Mob'''		*'''The First EXP Mob- Getting the Engine Started'''
	**It's not uncommon for the first mob pulled to be the "TP builder." Depending on how geared your melee are, they may not have TP until the first exp mob is below 50%. You can think of it as the DPS machine needing a minute to get the engine started. '''Consider free nuking a lot more on the first exp mob to help melee kill it before they have TP for a chain.''' It's OK to blow a lot of MP on the first mob to kill it before the melee have TP to chain. Just make sure you have have enough mp to burst on the following mob when the chain is incoming. '''Advanced Tactic Alert: Consider using Manafont on the first mob to save a lot of MP. It will set you up with a big chunk of MP to work with after melee have the TP.''' After that first mob, opportunities for chains and bursts open up for the following mobs to have higher than 50-60% HP.		**It's not uncommon for the first mob pulled to be the "TP builder." Depending on how geared your melee are, they may not have TP until the first exp mob is below 50%. You can think of it as the DPS machine needing a minute to get the engine started. '''Consider free nuking a lot more on the first exp mob to help melee kill it before they have TP for a chain.''' It's OK to blow a lot of MP on the first mob to kill it before the melee have TP to chain. Just make sure you have have enough mp to burst on the following mob when the chain is incoming. '''Advanced Tactic Alert: Consider using Manafont on the first mob to save a lot of MP. It will set you up with a big chunk of MP to work with after melee have the TP.''' After that first mob, opportunities for chains and bursts open up for the following mobs to have higher than 50-60% HP.

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On Weaponskills and Skillchains

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	Higher level party lineup/skillchaining tips:		Higher level party lineup/skillchaining tips:
	*Starting around levels 65-66 skillchaining gets much easier. Melee learn powerful weapon skills that chain together easier to make level 2 and 3 skillchains. Level 3 chains are awesome! They do tons of damage (basically doubles the damage of the WS that closes a level 3 chain) and BLM can burst up to 4 elements off of those. It will become even more easier to create chains when melee unlock their final weaponskill.		*Starting around levels 65-66 skillchaining gets much easier. Melee learn powerful weapon skills that chain together easier to make level 2 and 3 skillchains. Level 3 chains are awesome! They do tons of damage (basically doubles the damage of the WS that closes a level 3 chain) and BLM can burst up to 4 elements off of those. It will become even more easier to create chains when melee unlock their final weaponskill.
	*At higher levels (67+) THF+BLM+(any other 2 melee DPS) continues to synergize pretty well. All you'll need is a healer and a tank (unless all the melee want to sub ninja) and you're party is set. Some meta exp parties/players start to leave out THFs (unfortunately) at around that level so you will often find a few THFs seeking to invite. The same goes for PLDs. You can probably find a lot of PLDs seeking. '''PLD+THF+(any 2 melee DPS)+BLM can be strong as PLDs are versatile in opening/closing chains with sword.''' A THF closing light/fragmentation or opening Distortion with a trick attack Shark Bite on a tank followed by a BLM MBing can be on par with other party set ups for consistent exp chain 5+ against monsters 10+ levels higher than the party. Trick attack will also solidify threat on the tank. Bonus points if the THF has [[Evisceration]]; they can then open/close Darkness or open Fragmentation for more options in creating chains.		*At higher levels (67+) THF+BLM+(any other 2 melee DPS) continues to synergize pretty well. All you'll need is a healer and a tank (unless all the melee want to sub ninja) and you're party is set. Some meta exp parties/players start to leave out THFs (unfortunately) at around that level so you will often find a few THFs seeking to invite. The same goes for PLDs. You can probably find a lot of PLDs seeking. '''PLD+THF+(any 2 melee DPS)+BLM can be strong as PLDs are versatile in opening/closing chains with sword.''' A THF closing light/fragmentation or opening Distortion with a trick attack Shark Bite on a tank followed by a BLM MBing can be on par with other party set ups for consistent exp chain 5+ against monsters ~10 levels higher than the party. Trick attack will also solidify threat on the tank. Bonus points if the THF has [[Evisceration]]; they can then open/close Darkness or open Fragmentation for more options in creating chains.
	**If partying with THF and MNK melee DDs at higher levels, and MNK does not have [[Asuran Fists]], the THF will most likely need to close Distortion with [[Dancing Edge]]; MNK opening with [[Howling Fist]]. '''Consider having a 4 front line party lineup (no bard) if partying with THF+MNK at higher levels so they have another melee to work with if the MNK doesn't have Asuran Fists.'''		**If partying with THF and MNK melee DDs at higher levels, and MNK does not have [[Asuran Fists]], the THF will most likely need to close Distortion with [[Dancing Edge]]; MNK opening with [[Howling Fist]]. '''Consider having a 4 front line party lineup (no bard) if partying with THF+MNK at higher levels so they have another melee to work with if the MNK doesn't have Asuran Fists.'''
	***THF could also close Fragmentation (Shark Bite) with the PLD ([[Swift Blade]]) or NIN ([[Blade: Ten]]/Ku) tank opening for them.		***THF could also close Fragmentation (Shark Bite) with the PLD ([[Swift Blade]]) or NIN ([[Blade: Ten]]/Ku) tank opening for them.

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Coordinating with the Melee

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	A consistent chain is always better than the “perfect” chain that stresses the party.		A consistent chain is always better than the “perfect” chain that stresses the party.
	Once melee see the HP drop from your bursts, they will usually keep chaining naturally.		Once melee see the HP drop from your bursts, they will usually keep chaining naturally as this deletes mobs faster than not coordinating.

	'''Avoid “TP Ready” / “SC Ready” Macros'''		'''Avoid “TP Ready” / “SC Ready” Macros'''

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For Party Leaders - BLM's Role and Utility in a Leveling Party

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	And the BLM can cover debuffs + backup healing + crowd control.		And the BLM can cover debuffs + backup healing + crowd control.

	== ~~For Party Leaders -~~ BLM's Role and Utility in a Leveling Party ==		== BLM's Role and Utility in a Leveling Party ==
	'''The “Offensive Support Tactician”'''		'''The “Offensive Support Tactician”'''