Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

Black Mage Best Builds

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Black Mage is one of the advanced Jobs that can be accessed in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins. Read on to find out more about this Job, its best builds, and which Equipment Effects to go after to maximize Jack's potential!

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Black Battle Mage Build

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The Black Mage Job is a particularly versatile Job in terms of abilities that you can roll out with it. The Job is capable of dealing element-based Magical Attacks, supported in part by Melee capabilities that allow it to naturally produce MP, a resource that the Job is particularly dependent on.

Although you can choose different playstyles with this build, going in aggressive is the best way to go against enemies with Black Mage – weaken foes with elemental attacks to exploit their weaknesses, and then dive in for melee hits for easy kills and MP replenishment.

Best Abilities Loadout

Combo Ability Setup

No. Ability Button Commands
1 Fiery ImpactFiery Impact
R1 > R2

XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
2 Frost SwingFrost Swing
R1 > R1 > R2

XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
3 SparkstrikeSparkstrike
R1 > R1 > R1 > R2

XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger

Command Ability Setup

Best Commands
Seal of BloodSeal of Blood ReinforceReinforce RuinRuin
  • Seal of Blood: Increases the damage dealt by anya bility used. Perfect to use in conjunction with Black Magic.
  • Reinforce: Decreases the possibility of being staggered by enemy attacks – also reduces the amount of time needed to "charge" attacks. Applicable to Black Magic when casting a spell. Unlocked in the Swordsman Job Tree.
  • Ruin: Ability unlocked in the Mage Job Tree. Sends a non-elemental magic attack directly in front of the player, sending enemies flying.

Passive and Effect Priorities

Best Passives and Effects
Elemental ExpertElemental Expert Solid StrikeSolid Strike Black Magic MasteryBlack Magic Mastery
  • Elemental Expert: Enhances abilities set to the second combo ability Link (Frost Swing in this instance). Refills the break gauge based on magic damage dealt.
  • Solid Strike: Enhances abilities set to the third ability Link (Solild Strike). Increases magic damage dealt.
  • Black Magic Mastery: Unlocks a new black magic spell called meteor. The use of this ability will drastically reduce a player's max HP.

Recommended Equipment Effects

Equipment Effects
Magic Damage Dealt ( + )
Intellect ( + )
MP Recovery Rate with Normal Attacks ( + )
Imbue Lightning ( + )
Afflicted Enemy: Magic Damage Dealt ( + )

This build is very MP reliant, in the sense that it requires plentiful amounts of MP in order for players to use multiple combos against enemies. As such, boosting MP replenishment through normal attacks on top of buffing Magical Damage is a priority for Equipment Effects needed.

Best Job Synergies and Pairings

Dragoon

DragoonDragoon Available Weapon(s) Shield?
Greatsword
Lance
Axe
Cannot use shields
Basic Info The Dragoon is a master of evasion and heavy damage. This job class allows you to jump high in the air to evade enemy attacks and then land on the enemy dealing greater damage.

Although the Black Mage is already a powerful Job in its own right, switching over to Dragoon can help to provide players with an added melee benefit that they can use as their "trump card".

The Dragoon can clear through scores of enemies due to its powerful attacks that can easily break enemy Break Gauges due to several buffs that its abilities bring to the race.

Dragoon Guide: How to Use Dragoon

Knight

KnightKnight Available Weapon(s) Shield?
Greatsword
Sword
Can use shields
Basic Info The Knight is an advanced job. Knights use their ability Blessing of Light to unleash a shockwave of light that damages enemies whenever a successful guard is completed.

For players who don't wish to depart from having their shield around for defensive situations, the Knight is a solid Job that players can switch over to.

Although not particularly powerful at first glance, the Knight feels and behaves like a prototypical "Knight" in the sense that it excels in its abilities when making heavy use of a sword and shield combo. Hit your enemies with elemental attacks for critical hits against their weakness, switch to the Knight, bait out their attacks and strike back for quick and easy kills.

Knight Guide: How to Use Knight

Black Mage Job Info

General Info

Black Mage Info
Black MageBlack Mage
Info The Black Mage is a specialization of the Mage job class suited for combat. Black Mages have the ability to cast black magic granting them access to a wide variety of powerful attack spells.
Job Action Black Magic: Attacks with a chosen black magic spell.
Level Advanced
Usable Weapon Mace
Shield? Can use Shields

Black Mage Guide: How to Use Black Mage

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