Final Fantasy XI: Blue Mage Guide (Part One)

It's finally here and man... this took a lot out of me, and it's only part one! Hopefully the second part won't be as hard on me as this was...

I'm going over the basics in this part, so that's blue magic mechanics, certain job traits, spells, entry-level tactics and how to use certain spells.

"The Beast Within - - A Guide to Blue Mage" is an excellent resource which lists spell sets and different tiers of equipment depending on where you are with the job. I highly recommend using it as a companion to this video.
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Timestamps
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1:30 - Strengths and Weaknesses
7:58 - Merits
8:35 - Introduction to Blue Magic (Setting and using Spells)
11:05 - Introduction to Blue Magic (Spell Mechanics)
13:30 - Abilities
18:22 - Tips, Tricks and Tactics
22:43 - Equipment Set (Spell Interruption Rate)
23:39 - Equipment Set (Blue Magic Skill)
24:11 - Equipment Set (Blue Magic - Physical Effect Accuracy)
25:18 - Erratic Flutter and Mighty Guard
26:01 - Dream Flower
26:41 - Sheep Song and Yawn
27:07 - Saline Coat and Magic Barrier
28:21 - Occultation
29:05 - Cocoon, Diamondhide, Barrier Tusk and Harden Shell
30:38 - Sudden Lunge
31:21 - Bilgestorm and Tourbillion
32:33 - Carcharian Verve
33:24 - Nature's Meditation
33:59 - Blank Gaze and Rending Deluge
34:53 - Magic Hammer
35:42 - White Wind and Promyvion Wind
37:21 - Magic Fruit and Restoral
38:14 - Equipment Set (Blue Magic Cure Potency)
38:50 - Conclusion: Preview to Part Two
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Featured BGM
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Hiatus - Becoming
Hiatus - Dawn
Brunuhville - Northwind
Cesc Villa - Everdream
Antti Martikainen - Xian
Brunuhville - Age of Wonders