Final Fantasy XI: White Mage Guide

This one took a really long time to get out there, partially because getting the right footage proved a pain and because I was being careful to make sure I got as much of it right as I could. White Mage is one of the most important jobs in the game for serious endgame content so it's crucial it's players know what they're doing and do it to the best of their abilities.

I'm by no means one of the best White Mages out there but I think I've done a decent job in bringing a new player up to speed on what the job entails.

Best viewed in 1080p HD and full-screen.

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Timestamps
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0:28 - Overview
1:04 - Strengths and Weaknesses
4:19 - Merits
5:03 - Abilities
11:18 - Tips, Tricks and Tactics
12:31 - Macro Setup (singled this one out for a reason)
14:17 - Idle Sets (if you're a new player watch this bit)
16:10 - Cure Sets
20:50 - Full Cure
22:24 - Cursna
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Equipment Sets (The only one I don't show in the video)
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Soundtrack (In order)
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Hiatus - Becoming
Hiatus - Dawn
Yair Albeg - Chasing Inspiration
Cesc Villa - Everdream
Rameses B - Night Sky
Vexaic - Final Call
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[SplitFinn]

Among the next videos to come out is an editorial on CP parties/camps as well as another job guide long overdue.

Might take a few weeks but they're being done!

[FingerPuppetSarcasm]

I know its been 5 years since you made this but thank you. Leveling vs actually playing content with other people is very different, it helps to see a glimpse of what it looks like.

[kickdrummer]

"Although it has such powerful healing spells there is no cure for stupidity."

Boy do these words /echo true today...

[duncs]

a good whm is one no ones talking about

[RidiPwn]

Excellent guide.
Please do an updated guide bro, as this job had some major overhaul by 2020.

[NolanB]

Played whm in my 5 year run on ffxi. Loved it so much because I was always in a group. Also had a minor side business teleporting and raising people 😝😝

[Lional]

Anyone remember the 75 cap days when whm/smn was such a massive thing?

[TheDavid]

I recently started a whm mule, this has helped so much and given me motivation to keep gearing it.

[ChharithOeun]

I don't WHM, but I like watching your videos.

[SorenKisamora]

Ah this makes me remember my WHM Days. It was always pretty cool to me that people started looking for me when Forming Parties since i had a modest grasp on the entire Job. Knowing those Sacrosanctity clutch moments and proper Sacrifice application...don't get that out of Modern games.

[phostings]

Man I missed healing back in the good days. I dropped it because how much whm is not appreciated. So, I solo most of my way through content on RDM and eventually joining a 2 others to take down the most difficult content back in 2009. We still play from time to time but this game has changed A LOT.

[shanethefox]

My absolute favorite class, thanks for making this video!

[benoitrousseau]

Interesting! I was asking for a while why a lot of the FFXIV white mage spells are not named after the usual white magic names. (For example, why "Benediction" instead of "Full Cure" which is the usual name. Or why "Asylum" instead of "Regenga/Regen II"?) Turns out those names all came from FFXI's special white mage abilities.

[RoninXDarknight]

Loved this video.

Mind you, I haven't played in many years at this point, however a quick note on how Devotion used to work (and may still). The amount of MP returned is calculated based on your current HP. This means that it's affected by HP boosting gear. As a lvl 75 Taru whm I used to be able to restore close to 500 MP with one Devotion by simply equipping HP plus gear, curing myself to max and then firing Devotion. You lose a bit of MP via the HP swap and curing yourself but the way I saw it was that it was far easier for me to get MP back than say my rdm or pld (my usual targets).

And after this one pld I worked with quite often crapped his pants the first time I did this we came up with one of his favorite combo moves. I'd convert to my HP setup, he'd Cure IV me and then I'd refund his MP with Devotion. Allows the tank to help cement hate at very little cost to anyone. Do this with a full charge of Sublimation to fire off right after switching back to your normal gear set and the lost MP on your part is minimal.

Conserve MP+ and Haste+ (Fast Cast+ wasn't available as much when I played but I used that instead where I could) gear were also good to macro in for spells like Raise, Haste, Erase, Regen & -na spells which don't (didn't?) really have any other modifiers (and where better stuff that directly affected them isn't available).

Maybe it's not such a big issue nowadays but I'm kinda surprised you didn't mention anything about a resting set for regaining MP.

[brennankomlenic]

Didn’t know about Mystic Boons lack of skillchain properties. That is real cool to know. Awesome guide man love some whm lovin’!

[rpaull]

I only use stpc. You can press up or down on controller or keyboard to stay in party

[LuckySevenSamson]

YOU DID IT.Okay, lemme actually take notes on this one.

[Smcfarlane]

Dang! I really thought you were going to do a monk guide next :( Still, awesome video as always

[leiyoh]

I LOVE the pressure this job brings to the table! It's so much more rewarding, for me at least, as compared to other jobs after a tough battle. Also, having the idea that everyone is at my mercy as far as who gets healed or not is sooo, ohhh soo satisfying. I jest but the first statement is true! Treat your WHMs with respect boys and girls! lol

[StryderK]

Started as a whm in 2002. Came back in 2018 as a whm. Has complete Eber gear....On back burner cause I need yagrush....sigh, I just finished Twashtar for my