Pictomancer is a brand-new Job inFinal Fantasy 14that was introduced with the release ofDawntrail. This long-awaited expansion continues the main story after the events ofEndwalker. The Pictomancer is part of the Magic Ranged DPS role. Fortunately, adventurers who own theDawntrailexpansion can gain access to this Job with relative ease. With the Pictomancer, you can conjure beautiful elemental attacks while supporting your allies at range.
Dawntrailhas introduced twonew Jobs inFinal Fantasy 14. Contrary to the Pictomancer, adventures can also unlock the Viper, in the Melee DPS role. Both damage dealers offer different playstyles for fans of the widely acclaimed MMORPG.The Pictomancer has a mix of stationary and mobile casting. Spatial awareness and timing are paramount for anyone looking to succeed with this Job. Those who have played the Black Mage will be familiar with this gameplay style, as they are also not mobile while casting. As soon asDawntrailis purchased, adventurers can begin their journey to becoming a Pictomancer.
How To Unlock The Pictomancer Job
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Before you can unlock the Pictomancer, there are a few requirements that must be met.Adventurers will need to have purchased theDawntrailexpansion, and theymust have either a Disciple of Magic or a Disciple of War at level 80. This should already be accomplished by veteran adventurers inFF14. Achieving level 80 is an easy task as the Main Story Quests give plenty of experience needed to reach this goal.
Players do not need to wait to reach a new area to unlock the Pictomancer, as they canobtain this Job in Old Gridania. Travel here and speak to the NPC known as the Cheerless Hearer to start"The Joy of Pictomancy"quest.
By default, pressing “X” on PC will hide player names and make speaking to the Cheerless Hearer easier.
After talking with this NPC, completing a short quest, and viewing the subsequent cutscenes, you will be awarded theSoul of the Pictomancer Job crystal, a paintbrush, and some Casting gear. The Pictomancershares the same set of Job gear as other Magical Ranged DPS, such as the Red and Black Mage. This is fantastic for anyone who already has a set ready from their other Jobs.
While the Pictomancer isn’t available to adventurers in thefree trial ofFF14, you’re able to still experience a large portion of the game this way. Free trial players can reach level 70 and enjoy theA Realm Reborn basegame, as well asHeavenswardandStormblood.Those twoFinal Fantasy 14expansions can be fully explored by anyone, completely for free.
