We see a resurgence of white magic in the form of the Conjurers of Gridania. Now, over a millennia removed from that catastrophic event. Causing a great flood, now known as the sixth umbral calamity. Besides being a clever reference to Final Fantasy VI, both schools of magic brought only devastation. An era ago, the schools of white and black magic clashed in what is now known as the War of the Magi. In Final Fantasy XIV, the art of white magic is actually forbidden. And while that is sadly not a feature in XIV, its still a neat piece of trivia. Was casting Raise on undead enemies to instantly kill them. It's signature ability, besides healing and elemental damage. Introduced all the way back in the first title on the NES. The White Mage is one of the signature Final Fantasy jobs.

As consolation, you get the best AoE spell in the game. But thanks to intentional game design, you are also expected to dish out the pain.

You probably thought that White Mage is one of Final Fantasy's classic healing jobs. Welcome to Glare Mage, one of the four green DPS. Because why would you waste one precious global on a measly Cure II? You could go for that sweet 100% Aero/Dia uptime instead? And if you beg them to heal, you'll usually get a remark like ‘Assize is still on cooldown' or ‘wait till I get another lily'. They are usually spamming Glare or blinding everyone with Holy. You are being healed only to further their evil deeds. In practice every White Mage is a sleeping monster.

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