FF14 patch notes confirm rumored Black Mage changes, and they're divisive — FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Steam update #699164

My first ever FF14 character was a Black Mage. Enticed by the allure of elemental magic having played everything from Ice Mage to Shadow Priest in World of Warcraft, it felt like the perfect fit. As I pulled up to Ul'dah and Sultana Dreaming began to play, I knew that Eorzea was something special. But as of late I've found myself drifting away from spellcasters, and Black Mage specifically, favoring Monk and Ninja over ranged DPS. But, as spotted by eagle-eyed fans during the last Live Letter and now confirmed in the latest round of FF14 patch notes , Black Mage has been reworked considerably, splitting the playerbase down the middle. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down? The FF14 7.2 patch notes reveal a hugely requested upgrade to dungeons Here's the FF14 7.2 release date and everything shown in Live Letter 86