{"id":69974,"date":"2025-01-28T20:43:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/how-to-unlock-the-red-mage-in-ffxiv-online-dexerto\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T20:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:43:54","slug":"how-to-unlock-the-red-mage-in-ffxiv-online-dexerto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/how-to-unlock-the-red-mage-in-ffxiv-online-dexerto\/","title":{"rendered":"How to unlock the Red Mage in FFXIV Online &#8211; Dexerto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How to unlock the Red Mage in FFXIV Online Square Enix, DexertoAs part of Final Fantasy XIV Online\u2019s Stormblood expansion, players can now play as a Red Mage, a powerful mix of FFXIV\u2019s Black and White mages. One of the great things about Final Fantasy XIV Online is the fact that you can tailor your class using jobs to fit your individual playstyle. Fancy being a healer? Play White Mage! Prefer fast-paced hand-to-hand combat? Monk\u2019s the one for you! The elusive Red Mage is the best of both worlds, though, as it blends spellcasting with intense rapier-centric combat. Sound like the perfect character for you? Here\u2019s how to unlock FFXIV Online\u2019s Red Mage, as well as their abilities, traits, and some tips on how to play them. Contents How to unlock the Red Mage in FFXIV Online &#8211; FFXIV Online: Red Mage quests &#8211; Red Mage traits &#8211; How to play Red Mage: tips &#038; tricks &#8211; How to unlock Red Mage in FFXIV Online In order to get your hands on this coveted job, you\u2019ll need to have the Stormblood expansion pack. If you don\u2019t have this, the quest won\u2019t become available to you. If you\u2019re looking to pick up Stormblood, you can get it via Square Enix\u2019s official website. Once you\u2019ve downloaded it, there\u2019s two things you\u2019ll need to do first: Get to level 50. &#8211; Speak to the Distraught Lass at the Steps of Ul\u2019Dah (Coordinates: X \u201814.1, Y \u2018 11.7.) She will give you a quest called \u201cTaking the Red\u201d. &#8211; From here, you\u2019ll need to complete a series of objectives to unlock the Red Mage. FFXIV Red Mage quests Once you\u2019ve accepted the Taking the Red quest, there\u2019s a few more steps to complete before you can become the swashbuckling spell slinger of your dreams. In order to take the first steps in your Red Mage journey, do the following: Speak with the well-dressed lass at Spineless Basin. Teleport to the Black Brush Station for easy access. &#8211; &#8211; Speak with the red-garbed traveler. This will cue a cutscene. &#8211; &#8211; Return to the Distraught Lass in Ul\u2019dah. &#8211; Speak with X\u2019rhun Tia at the Coffer &#038; Coffin. Again, Black Brush Station is the closest teleport\/chocobo location. &#8211; &#8211; Speak with X\u2019rhun Tia. This completes the quest and earns you the Red Mage job, but you can hone your newfound skills by completing his next quest, The Crimson Duelist. &#8211; &#8211; Red Mage traits Becoming a Red Mage doesn\u2019t only make you look cool, but it gifts you with a variety of traits to help you level up your rapier-wielding skills. Red Mage abilities Alongside this host of new traits come a slew of new, lethal abilities. Combining melee with spellcasting, the Red Mage is the perfect balance for aggressive mage players. Red Mage tips &#038; tricks Getting used to this very different mix of offensive styles can initially be pretty daunting, but there are a few things that will help you on your way to becoming a true Warrior of Light. Make sure that you\u2019re performing combos \u2013 as noted in the abilities section above, some attacks can be chained together to gain increased potency and combo bonuses, such as Riposte, Zwerchhau then Redoublement. &#8211; Watch your mana gauge \u2013 mastering the Red Mage requires you to keep an eye on your White and Black mana. White mana is increased by spells such as Aero, whereas Black relies on you using spells like thunder or fire. If you favor one over the other, it will be very difficult to cast spells of the other color, so choose wisely! &#8211; Know your abilities \u2013 certain weaponskills will become enchanted when you lean towards either Black or White magic. Synchronize your mana and abilities to make sure you become truly unstoppable. &#8211; Use Dualcast \u2013 the Dualcast trait allows you to immediately cast your next spell, so use it to balance out your mana gauge. &#8211; That\u2019s it for unlocking FFXIV Online\u2019s spectacular Red Mage job! Looking to etch yourself into Eorzean history? Here\u2019s all of our guides: How to access FFXIV Online | How to level up fast in FFXIV Online | How to Glamour in FFXIV Online | How to unlock Dancer | FFXIV Online Eureka Guide<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to unlock the Red Mage in FFXIV Online Square Enix, DexertoAs part of Final Fantasy XIV Online\u2019s Stormblood expansion, players can now play as a Red Mage, a powerful mix of FFXIV\u2019s Black and White mages. 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