Red Mage

Red Mage
Abbreviation:	RDM
Expansion Pack:	Final Fantasy XI
How to Unlock:	Starter Job
Page Contents:	Abilities Spells List Skills Merits Equipment Guides

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Red Mages (RDM) are called the Jack of All Trades by many for their abilities to cast White Magic, Black Magic, and fight with swords and daggers. Though their healing, nuking, and fighting skills aren't as good as those of the specialists - White Mages, Black Mages, and Warriors - they are still competent. Their real strengths lie in their mastery of enhancing and enfeebling skills when within a party, and leveraging their many "trades" against their enemies when outside of one. Players starting the game as a Red Mage receive an Onion Sword and have the spell Dia available to cast.

Horizon Changes

• Minor changes to Artifact Armor and significant changes to Fencing Degen.
• Starts the game with an Onion SwordError creating thumbnail: File missing instead of an Onion DaggerOnion Dagger
• Major changes to the relic weapon MandauError creating thumbnail: File missing, including the new Adaptive Effect.
• 30% reduction in enmity gained from casting Enfeebling Magic while your main job is Red Mage.
• Fast Cast has had its recast reduction halved (cast time reduction is unaffected).
• +1 to base MP recovery rate, for a total of +5, upon reaching level 75.
• Convert has had its recast increased from 10 to 13 minutes.
• The group 1 merit Convert Recast Reduction now only reduces the recast by 12 seconds, down from 20.
• Some Elemental magic scrolls bought from vendors have reduced prices. The amount needs further investigation but appears to be around 40%. Scrolls with reduced prices can be found to be marked as such on the wiki.
• The cost of Refresh has been increased from 40 to 50 MP and its recast time has been decreased from 18 to 16 seconds. - Version 1.1
• Poison's DoT effect has been increased from 1 per tick to 4 per tick.

Job Abilities

Level	Name
1	Chainspell
40	Convert

Job Traits

Level	Trait
10	Resist Petrify
15	Fast Cast
20	Magic Attack Bonus
25	Magic Defense Bonus
30	Resist Petrify II
31	Clear Mind
35	Fast Cast II
40	Magic Attack Bonus II
45	Magic Defense Bonus II
50	Resist Petrify III
53	Clear Mind II
55	Fast Cast III
60	Magic Attack Bonus III Error creating thumbnail: File missing
70	Resist Petrify IV
75	Clear Mind III

Spell List

Spell List for Red Mage (Level, Name)

Skills

Melee Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Dagger	{{#replace:B|-|−}}	109	250
Sword	{{#replace:B|-|−}}	109	250
Club	{{#replace:D|-|−}}	101	210

Ranged Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Archery	{{#replace:D|-|−}}	101	210
Throwing	{{#replace:F|-|−}}	86	189

Defensive Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Evasion	{{#replace:D|-|−}}	101	210
Shield	{{#replace:F|-|−}}	86	189
Parrying	{{#replace:E|-|−}}	94	200

Magic Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Divine	{{#replace:E|-|−}}	94	200
Healing	{{#replace:C-|-|−}}	105	220
Enhancing	{{#replace:B+|-|−}}	109	256
Enfeebling	{{#replace:A+|-|−}}	114	276
Elemental	{{#replace:C+|-|−}}	105	230
Dark	{{#replace:E|-|−}}	94	200

Group 1 Merits

Name	Description
Convert Recast	-12 seconds per upgrade.
Fire Magic Accuracy	+3 Magic Accuracy per upgrade. Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Ice Magic Accuracy	+3 Magic Accuracy per upgrade. Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Wind Magic Accuracy	+3 Magic Accuracy per upgrade. Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Earth Magic Accuracy	+3 Magic Accuracy per upgrade. Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Lightning Magic Accuracy	+3 Magic Accuracy per upgrade. Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Water Magic Accuracy	+3 Magic Accuracy per upgrade. Error creating thumbnail: File missing

Group 2 Merits

• Currently unavailable on Horizon.

Job Specific Equipment

Artifact Weapons

Name	Level	Damage	Delay	DPS	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Fencing Degen	40	22	224	5.89	{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}	{{#replace:{{#replace:MP +10 INT +3 MND +3 Enfeebling Magic Skill +3| | }}| | }}	Can be equipped at Lv. 40 instead of Lv. 42 INT increased from +1 to +3. MND increased from +1 to +3. New stat of Enfeebling Magic Skill +3.

Artifact Armor

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Warlock's Boots	52	Feet	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 13 MP +11 MND +1 INT +1 +10 Shield skill +10| | }}| | }}	MND +1 INT +1 instead of AGI +3
Warlock's Gloves	54	Hands	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 16 MP +12 DEX +4 +10 Parrying skill +10| | }}| | }}	none
Warlock's Tights	56	Legs	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 33 MP +13 MND +3 Healing Magic Skill +10 Enhancing magic skill +15| | }}| | }}	none
Warlock's Tabard	58	Body	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 44 MP +14 CHR +5 Spell interruption rate down 10% Enfeebling Magic Skill +15| | }}| | }}	none
Warlock's Chapeau	60	Head	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 23 MP +20 INT +3 Elemental Magic Skill +10 Enhances "Fast Cast" effect| | }}| | }}	none

Artifact Armor +1

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Warlock's Boots +1	74	Feet	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 15 MP +16 AGI +3 INT +3 MND +3 Shield skill +10| | }}| | }}	none
Warlock's Chapeau +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	74	Head	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 24 MP +25 INT +5 Elemental Magic skill +10 Enhances "Fast Cast" effect| | }}| | }}	none
Warlock's Gloves +1	74	Hands	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 17 MP +17 DEX +6 INT +2 MND +2 Parrying skill +15| | }}| | }}	none
Warlock's Tabard +1	74	Body	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 44 MP +34 Spell interruption rate down 12% Enfeebling Magic skill +15 MP recovered while healing +5| | }}| | }}	none
Warlock's Tights +1	74	Legs	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 33 MP +18 MND +5 Healing Magic skill +10 Enhancing Magic skill +15| | }}| | }}	none

Relic Armor

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Duelist's Belt Error creating thumbnail: File missing	70	Waist	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 4 INT +4 MND +4 HP recovered while healing +4 MP recovered while healing +4| | }}| | }}
Duelist's Boots	71	Feet	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 15 MP +15 MND +4 Evasion skill +5 "Magic Atk. Bonus" +4| | }}| | }}	none
Duelist's Gloves	72	Hands	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 17 MP +18 INT +4 Enhancing Magic skill +15 "Magic Def. Bonus" +2| | }}| | }}	none
Duelist's Tights	73	Legs	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 33 MP +16 DEX +5 Elemental Magic skill +10 Enhances effect of "Spikes" spells| | }}| | }}	none
Duelist's Tabard Error creating thumbnail: File missing	74	Body	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 45 MP +24 AGI +4 Healing Magic skill +10 Enhances "Fast Cast" effect| | }}| | }}	None
Duelist's Chapeau Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Head	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 24 MP +14 +10 Enfeebling Magic skill +15 Adds "Refresh" effect| | }}| | }}	none

Relic Armor +1

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Duelist's Boots +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Feet	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 16 MP +15 MND +5 Evasion skill +5 "Magic Atk. Bonus" +5| | }}| | }}	none
Duelist's Chapeau +1	75	Head	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 25 HP +14 MP +14 MND +3 Enfeebling Magic skill +15 Adds "Refresh" effect| | }}| | }}	none
Duelist's Gloves +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Hands	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 18 MP +23 INT +5 Enhancing Magic skill +15 "Magic Def. Bonus" +2| | }}| | }}	None
Duelist's Tabard +1	75	Body	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 46 MP +30 AGI +4 Healing Magic skill +12 Enhances "Fast Cast" effect| | }}| | }}	None
Duelist's Tights +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Legs	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 34 MP +16 DEX +6 Elemental Magic Skill +12 Enhances effect of "Spikes" spells| | }}| | }}	none

Relic Weapons

Name	Level	Damage	Delay	DPS	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Excalibur Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	49	233	12.62	{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM / PLD| | }}| | }}	{{#replace:{{#replace:Accuracy +20 Additional effect: Damage proportionate to current HP & Max MP "Knights of Round"| | }}| | }}
Mandau Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	39	176	13.3	{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM / THF / BRD| | }}| | }}	{{#replace:{{#replace:Attack +20 "Adaptive" "Mercy Stroke" Additional effect: Gravity| | }}| | }}	Added "Adaptive" trait Additional effect: Gravity instead of Additional effect: Poison

Guides

AF3 (Peace for the Spirit)