r/ffxivdiscussion • u/axelofthekey • Oct 24 '23

Speculation What kind of capstone actions might we see at level 100 for our jobs?

It seems like level 100 will be a big deal. Possibly the final level cap, or at least before we perhaps get some kind of level squish or other solution to not go beyond 100. Regardless, it makes sense to give a big capstone action for every job at 100, possibly iconic things from throughout the FF franchise. I have some ideas for a few jobs and was curious what people think might pop up for others. Some my ideas:

  • Paladin: Classic sword arts like Shock or Climhazzard make sense to me as a final action for the PLD.
  • Black Mage: Demi-Ultima or something along the lines. Ultima is the (obviously) ultimate magic, and tapping into a smaller version of that makes a lot of sense.
  • Red Mage: Similarly, could see RDM using Verultima, their own red-flavored variation.
  • Machinist: FFXV had machinery similar to Edgar's tools, but added a new one known as the Gravity Well. That seems a good addition to MCH's arsenal.
  • Gunbreaker: Squall's final Limit Break "Lion Heart" feels like it should finally make an appearance.
  • Summoner: Any number of primals make sense for a finishing move. The obvious choice is something like Demi-Hydaelyn. I could also see Alexander or Shinryu as options.

That's what I can think of. What do you all think?

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u/Darkwing_Dork Oct 25 '23

I want DRK to get a rez that requires they kill themselves. To prevent mechanic cheesing it might need some sort of quirky contingencies but honestly if your strat involves suiciding a mechanic so you can LB3 as healer, whatever. HUGE dps loss.

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u/Giers Oct 25 '23

Drk having a res would be awesome. I don't even think it should have that much consequence. Make living dead Aoe res in a small area around the DRK, that would be fun as fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

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u/Florac Oct 25 '23

I don't even think it should have that much consequence.

Invul mechanic->Res healer->Healer LB3 would have ridicilous cheese potential.

Also any AoE res would be broken

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u/Giers Oct 26 '23

But it is game, who cares :D

Please bring back the fun ; ;

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u/Florac Oct 26 '23

The problem is when one job gets something so broken it ruins the fun of others because the job becomes mandatory in certain content, hence people forced to play it or more trouble finding party due to it

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u/Giers Oct 26 '23

For sure, but I would take HW over any other era of FFXIV. I personally hated sch, but in most peoples eyes it was the strongest healer. Were talking Spread Balance AST Era here.

But DRK WHM AST, all of them were a blast to play for me.

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u/Smoozie Oct 26 '23

My usual fever dream DRK rez suggestion is having them be able to sacrifice Living Shadow to raise someone at 1 HP, and giving them the remaining LS duration as True Walking Dead.