Pictomancer Job Guide for FFXIV — Endwalker 7.1
Pictomancer is a magical ranged DPS job in Final Fantasy XIV that is capable of bringing art to life through the use of aether and their magical brush. Pictomancer can be unlocked in Gridania after reaching level 80 and owning the Dawntrail expansion.
What is Pictomancer's Playstyle?
Pictomancer is a magical ranged DPS that outputs periods of extremely high burst damage through the use of a variety
of unique job mechanics that set it apart from other casters in the role. These include Motifs, of which there are three
sorts — Creature, Weapon and Landscape — each serving its own unique purpose within the rotation.
Pictomancer's playstyle is relatively unique to other classes and it isn't difficult to learn how
everything fits together after spending time on a striking dummy. Due to how its base
combo works, some planning around phases of the fight is essential to performing well at the job.
Fire in Red, 
Aero in Green and 
Water in Blue
make up the Pictomancer's base single-target combo and all have short cast times. However, through the
use of 
Subtractive Palette, the combo changes to 
Blizzard in Cyan,
Stone in Yellow and 
Thunder in Magenta, which have much longer
cast times and require intelligent and planned use to avoid being stuck in this combo during periods of
high movement. 
Holy in White and 
Comet in Black make use of White
Paint and Black Paint to allow Pictomancer slightly more flexibility when it comes to movement.
Motifs
Creature Motif allows the user to cast a variety of
spells that output a high amount of damage in a short period of time, painting various bits of Moogles and Madeens and allowing
the use of 
Pom Muse, 
Winged Muse, 
Clawed Muse and 
Fanged Muse.
These Muses allow the use of a Portrait skill, an even higher potency skill once two have been used for 
Mog of the Ages and once
all four have been used for 
Retribution of the Madeen.
Weapon Motif allows the use of 
Hammer Motif. This allows
the use of a three-step, instant cast combo that can not only be used for flexibility of movement, but is also guaranteed to direct critical hit
at each step, allowing you to cram a high amount of damage into each Hammer window. 
Hammer Stamp is the first step of this combo,
followed by 
Hammer Brush, with 
Polishing Hammer wrapping up the Hammer phase of your rotation.
Landscape Motif allows for the user to cast 
Starry Muse, which is Pictomancer's raid buff and
grants a variety of bonuses to the caster itself, as well as a damage bonus to the rest of the party. Among the boons granted to its user is a decreased
cast time for certain spells for the next five casts within its timer, a free use of Subtractive Palette and the use of 
Star Prism.
Once all five stacks of Hyperphantasia are consumed, it also allows for a free instant cast of 
Rainbow Drip. All of these benefits combine to make
Starry Muse a potent buff for not only the party, but the Pictomancer themselves.
Pictomancer Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
Excellent burst damage.
- Outstanding AoE damage for fights with AoE opportunities and dungeons.
- Strong party support with raid buff and access to a 90s AoE shield.
Weaknesses
Long cast times on Subtractive combo require careful planning and knowledge of fight.
- Job playstyle is very unique, which while not a bad thing, may cause a longer learning curve to pick up than other casters.
- Motif casts also take a while to complete, which can also cause difficulties for those unfamiliar with the fights they're used in.
How do you Unlock Pictomancer?
In order to unlock Pictomancer, you must be at least Level 80 on one Disciple of Magic or War job, as well as owning the Dawntrail expansion. Once these requirements are fulfilled, you can pick up the quest "The Joy of Pictomancy" in Old Gridania (X: 8.0, Y: 10.3) from the NPC Cheerless Hearer. Once this quest is complete, you will receive the Pictomancer soulstone, a coffer containing starting gear for the class and unlock the class, which starts at level 80.
Pictomancer Gauges
Pictomancer has access to two different job gauges — the Canvase and the Palette Gauge. The former is used to show you which Motifs you currently have readied to use with their corresponding Muse
action. For example, if Clawed Muse is readied, it will show on the first Canvas. If Hammer Motif is readied, it will show on the second Canvas, and if
Landscape Motif is used, it will reflect on the third Canvas. Once the respective Muse is used, the image will disappear from its Canvas, indicating that the user muse again
use the associated Motif to use the next charge of that Muse.
The Palette Gauge keeps track of the amount of White Paint and Black Paint the Pictomancer has, which allow for the use of Holy in White and Comet in Black
respectively. The use of Water in Blue adds 25 gauge, which then allows for the use of Subtractive Palette once the gauge hits 50. This changes the next three spells
into their Subtractive counterparts, Blizzard in Cyan, Stone in Yellow and Thunder in Magenta, as well as either converting an existing White Paint
charge into Black Paint, or ensuring the next White Paint earned is immediately converted to Black Paint.
Pictomancer Video Resources
If you would prefer to watch a video that provides an overview of Pictomancer, feel free to give the video below a watch. The video was provided by Julia Care, a member of the community on The Balance Discord server.
Pictomancer Actions
| Action Name |
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 Fire in Red
Lv. 1
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Deals fire damage with a potency of 440. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues Duration: 30s Cannot be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. |
 Aero in Green
Lv. 5
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Deals wind damage with a potency of 480. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II Duration: 30s Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues and not under the effect of Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Fire in Red changes to Aero in Green when requirements for execution are met. |
 Tempera Coat
Lv. 10
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Creates a barrier around self that absorbs damage totaling 20% of maximum HP. Duration: 10s Reduces the recast time of Tempera Coat by 60 seconds when barrier is completely absorbed. |
 Water in Blue
Lv. 15
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Deals water damage with a potency of 520. Additional Effect: Increases Palette Gauge by 25 Additional Effect: Grants White Paint Maximum Stacks: 5 Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues II and not under the effect of Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Aero in Green changes to Water in Blue when requirements for execution are met. |
 Smudge
Lv. 20
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Quickly dash 15 yalms forward. Additional Effect: Increases movement speed Duration: 5s Cannot be executed while bound. |
 Fire II in Red
Lv. 25
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Deals fire damage with a potency of 120 to target and all enemies nearby it. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues Duration: 30s Cannot be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. |
 Creature Motif
Lv. 30
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Paints a creature motif. This action changes when placed on the hotbar in the order of Pom Motif, Wing Motif, Claw Motif, and Maw Motif when executed in succession. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. |
 Living Muse
Lv. 30
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Render your depiction of a creature to life. This action changes to Pom Muse, Winged Muse, Clawed Muse, or Fanged Muse based on your current motif. Maximum Charges: 3 Can only be executed when a Creature Motif is depicted on the Creature Canvas. |
 Mog of the Ages
Lv. 30
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Render your moogle portrait to life, dealing unaspected damage to all enemies in a straight line before you with a potency of 1,300 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Can only be executed while Moogle Portrait is active. |
 Pom Motif
Lv. 30
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Paints a pom. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. The Creature Canvas must be empty to execute this action. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Creature Motif changes to Pom Motif when requirements for execution are met. |
 Pom Muse
Lv. 30
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Render a rain of poms, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,100 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Pom to the Creature Canvas Maximum Charges: 3 Can only be executed while a pom is painted on the Creature Canvas. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Living Muse changes to Pom Muse when requirements for execution are met. |
 Wing Motif
Lv. 30
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Paints a pair of wings. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. The Creature Canvas must be empty to execute this action. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Creature Motif changes to Wing Motif when requirements for execution are met. |
 Winged Muse
Lv. 30
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Render a pair of windborne wings, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,100 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Wings to the Creature Canvas Also paints a Moogle Portrait when Depiction of Pom and Depiction of Wings are rendered on the Creature Canvas. Maximum Charges: 3 Can only be executed while a pair of wings is painted on the Creature Canvas. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Living Muse changes to Winged Muse when requirements for execution are met. |
 Aero II in Green
Lv. 35
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Deals wind damage with a potency of 140 to target and all enemies nearby it. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II Duration: 30s Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues and not under the effect of Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Fire II in Red changes to Aero II in Green when requirements for execution are met. |
 Water II in Blue
Lv. 45
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Deals water damage with a potency of 160 to target and all enemies nearby it. Additional Effect: Increases Palette Gauge by 25 Additional Effect: Grants White Paint Maximum Stacks: 5 Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues II and not under the effect of Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Aero II in Green changes to Water II in Blue when requirements for execution are met. |
 Hammer Motif
Lv. 50
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Paints a hammer. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. Cannot be executed while under the effect of Hammer Time. The Weapon Canvas must be empty to execute this action. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Weapon Motif changes to Hammer Motif when requirements for execution are met. |
 Hammer Stamp
Lv. 50
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Deals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 560 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Can only be executed while under the effect of Hammer Time. |
 Steel Muse
Lv. 50
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Render your depiction of a weapon to life. This action changes to Striking Muse based on your current motif. Maximum Charges: 2 Can only be executed in combat and when a Weapon Motif is depicted on the Weapon Canvas. |
 Striking Muse
Lv. 50
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Render a mighty hammer, granting three stacks of Hammer Time. Duration: 30s Maximum Charges: 2 Can only be executed while in combat and when a hammer is painted on the Weapon Canvas. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Steel Muse changes to Striking Muse when requirements for execution are met. |
 Weapon Motif
Lv. 50
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Paints a weapon motif. This action changes to Hammer Motif when placed on the hotbar. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. |
 Blizzard II in Cyan
Lv. 60
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Deals ice damage with a potency of 240 to target and all enemies nearby it. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues Duration: 30s Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. |
 Blizzard in Cyan
Lv. 60
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Deals ice damage with a potency of 800. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues Duration: 30s Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. |
 Stone II in Yellow
Lv. 60
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Deals earth damage with a potency of 260 to target and all enemies nearby it. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II Duration: 30s Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues and Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Blizzard II in Cyan changes to Stone II in Yellow when requirements for execution are met. |
 Stone in Yellow
Lv. 60
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Deals earth damage with a potency of 840. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II Duration: 30s Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues and Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Blizzard in Cyan changes to Stone in Yellow when requirements for execution are met. |
 Subtractive Palette
Lv. 60
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Grants 3 stacks of Subtractive Palette. Additional Effect: Grants Monochrome Tones Monochrome Tones Effect: Converts one stack of White Paint into Black Paint Cannot be cast while under the effect of Subtractive Palette. Palette Gauge Cost: 50 |
 Thunder II in Magenta
Lv. 60
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Deals lightning damage with a potency of 280 to target and all enemies nearby it. Additional Effect: Grants White Paint Maximum Stacks: 5 Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues II and Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Stone II in Yellow changes to Thunder II in Magenta when requirements for execution are met. |
 Thunder in Magenta
Lv. 60
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Deals lightning damage with a potency of 880. Additional Effect: Grants White Paint Maximum Stacks: 5 Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues II and Subtractive Palette. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Stone in Yellow changes to Thunder in Magenta when requirements for execution are met. |
 Landscape Motif
Lv. 70
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Paints a landscape motif. This action changes to Starry Sky Motif when placed on the hotbar. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. |
 Scenic Muse
Lv. 70
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Render your depiction of a landscape to life. This action changes to Starry Muse based on your current motif. Can only be executed in combat and when a Landscape Motif is depicted on the Landscape Canvas. |
 Starry Muse
Lv. 70
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Render a star streaming sky over a magicked landscape, increasing damage dealt by self and nearby party members by 5%. Duration: 20s Additional Effect: Grants Subtractive Spectrum Duration: 30s Additional Effect: Grants Inspiration and 5 stacks of Hyperphantasia Stacks of Hyperphantasia are consumed upon casting certain spells while under the effect of Inspiration. Duration: 30s Inspiration Effect: Reduces cast time and recast time of Star Prism and aetherhue spells by 25% while standing within the bounds of the magicked landscape Effect expires when all stacks of Hyperphantasia are consumed. Additional Effect: Grants Rainbow Bright upon consuming all 5 stacks of Hyperphantasia Duration: 30s Rainbow Bright Effect: Rainbow Drip can be cast immediately and has a reduced recast timer Additional Effect: Grants Starstruck Duration: 20s Can only be executed while in combat and when a starry sky is painted on the Landscape Canvas. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Scenic Muse changes to Starry Muse when requirements for execution are met. |
 Starry Sky Motif
Lv. 70
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Paints a starry sky. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. Cannot be executed while under the effect of Starry Muse. The Landscape Canvas must be empty to execute this action. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Landscape Motif changes to Starry Sky Motif when requirements for execution are met. |
 Holy in White
Lv. 80
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Deals unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 520 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Can only be executed while under the effect of White Paint. Cannot be executed while under the effect of Monochrome Tones. White Paint Cost: 1 When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. |
 Hammer Brush
Lv. 86
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Deals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 620 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Combo Action: Hammer Stamp Can only be executed while under the effect of Hammer Time. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Hammer Stamp changes to Hammer Brush when requirements for execution are met. |
 Polishing Hammer
Lv. 86
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Deals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 680 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Combo Action: Hammer Brush Can only be executed while under the effect of Hammer Time. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Hammer Brush changes to Polishing Hammer when requirements for execution are met. |
 Tempera Grassa
Lv. 88
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Removes Tempera Coat to create a barrier around self and all nearby party members that absorbs damage totaling 10% of maximum HP. Duration: 10s Reduces the recast time of Tempera Coat by 30 seconds when barrier is completely absorbed. Can only be executed when under the effect of Tempera Coat. |
 Comet in Black
Lv. 90
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Deals unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 880 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Can only be executed while under the effect of Black Paint and Monochrome Tones. Black Paint Cost: 1 When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. |
 Rainbow Drip
Lv. 92
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Deals unaspected damage to all enemies in a straight line before you with a potency of 1,000 for the first enemy, and 85% less for all remaining enemies. Additional Effect: Grants White Paint Maximum Stacks: 5 When Rainbow Bright is active, Rainbow Drip can be cast immediately and its recast timer is reduced. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. |
 Claw Motif
Lv. 96
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Paints a claw. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. The Creature Canvas must be empty to execute this action. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Creature Motif changes to Claw Motif when requirements for execution are met. |
 Clawed Muse
Lv. 96
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Render a sharpened claw, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,100 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Claw to the Creature Canvas Maximum Charges: 3 Can only be executed while a claw is painted on the Creature Canvas. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Living Muse changes to Clawed Muse when requirements for execution are met. |
 Fanged Muse
Lv. 96
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Render a set of ferocious fangs, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,100 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Fangs to the Creature Canvas Also paints a Madeen Portrait when Depiction of Pom, Depiction of Wings, Depiction of Claw, and Depiction of Fangs are rendered on the Creature Canvas. All depictions are removed from the canvas upon execution. Maximum Charges: 3 Can only be executed while fangs are painted on the Creature Canvas. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Living Muse changes to Fanged Muse when requirements for execution are met. |
 Maw Motif
Lv. 96
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Paints a set of fangs. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. The Creature Canvas must be empty to execute this action. This action does not share a recast timer with any other actions. Recast timer cannot be affected by status effects or gear attributes. Upon execution, the recast timer for this action will be applied to all other weaponskills and magic actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Creature Motif changes to Maw Motif when requirements for execution are met. |
 Retribution of the Madeen
Lv. 96
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Render your Madeen portrait to life, dealing unaspected damage to all enemies in a straight line before you with a potency of 1,400 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Can only be executed while Madeen Portrait is active. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. ※Mog of the Ages changes to Retribution of the Madeen when requirements for execution are met. |
 Star Prism
Lv. 100
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Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 1,400 for the first enemy, and 60% less for all remaining enemies. Additional Effect: Restores HP of all party members within 30 yalms of target Cure Potency: 400 Can only be executed while under the effect of Starstruck. When standing within the bounds of Starry Muse, consumes a stack of Hyperphantasia if available. |
Role Actions
| Action Name |
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Effect |
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 Addle
Lv. 8
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Lowers target's physical damage dealt by 5% and magic damage dealt by 10%. Duration: 15s |
 Sleep
Lv. 10
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MP Cost: 800.0 Puts target and all nearby enemies to sleep. Duration: 30s Cancels auto-attack upon execution. |
 Lucid Dreaming
Lv. 14
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Gradually restores own MP. Potency: 55 Duration: 21s |
 Swiftcast
Lv. 18
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Next spell is cast immediately. Duration: 10s |
 Surecast
Lv. 44
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Spells can be cast without interruption. Additional Effect: Nullifies most knockback and draw-in effects Duration: 6s |
Pictomancer Traits
| Action Name | Acquired | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Maim and Mend |
Lv. 20 |
Increases base action damage and HP restoration by 10%. |
 Maim and Mend II |
Lv. 40 |
Increases base action damage and HP restoration by 30%. |
 Pictomancy Mastery |
Lv. 54 |
Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 280, Aero in Green to 320, Water in Blue to 360, Pom Muse to 1,000, Winged Muse to 1,000, Mog of the Ages to 1,100, and Hammer Stamp to 380. |
 Palette Gauge |
Lv. 60 |
Allows for Palette Gauge accumulation upon the landing of Water in Blue and Water II in Blue. |
 Pictomancy Mastery II |
Lv. 74 |
Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 340, Aero in Green to 380, Water in Blue to 420, Fire II in Red to 100, Aero II in Green to 120, Water II in Blue to 140, Hammer Stamp to 480, Blizzard in Cyan to 630, Stone in Yellow to 670, Thunder in Magenta to 710, Blizzard II in Cyan to 220, Stone II in Yellow to 240, and Thunder II in Magenta to 260. |
 Enhanced Artistry |
Lv. 80 |
Grants White Paint upon the landing of Water in Blue, Water II in Blue, Thunder in Magenta, and Thunder II in Magenta. |
 Enhanced Pictomancy |
Lv. 82 |
Grants 5 stacks of Hyperphantasia upon executing Starry Muse. Duration: 30s |
 Enhanced Smudge |
Lv. 84 |
Increases movement speed after executing Smudge. Duration: 5s |
 Pictomancy Mastery III |
Lv. 84 |
Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 380, Aero in Green to 420, Water in Blue to 460, Pom Muse to 1,100, Winged Muse to 1,100, Mog of the Ages to 1,300, Hammer Stamp to 520, Blizzard in Cyan to 700, Stone in Yellow to 740, Thunder in Magenta to 780, and Holy in White to 460. |
 Enhanced Pictomancy II |
Lv. 86 |
Hammer Stamp changes to Hammer Brush upon execution, which in turn changes to Polishing Hammer upon execution. Additionally allows the accumulation of charges for consecutive uses of Striking Muse. Maximum Charges: 2 |
 Enhanced Tempera |
Lv. 88 |
Allows the execution of Tempera Grassa. Can only be executed while under the effect of Tempera Coat. |
 Enhanced Palette |
Lv. 90 |
Grants Monochrome Tones upon executing Subtractive Palette. Monochrome Tones Effect: Converts one stack of White Paint into Black Paint |
 Enhanced Pictomancy III |
Lv. 92 |
Grants Rainbow Bright upon consuming all stacks of Hyperphantasia. Stacks may be depleted by casting aetherhue spells. Duration: 30s |
 Pictomancy Mastery IV |
Lv. 94 |
Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 440, Aero in Green to 480, Water in Blue to 520, Fire II in Red to 120, Aero II in Green to 140, Water II in Blue to 160, Hammer Stamp to 560, Blizzard in Cyan to 800, Stone in Yellow to 840, Thunder in Magenta to 880, Blizzard II in Cyan to 240, Stone II in Yellow to 260, Thunder II in Magenta to 280, Holy in White to 520, Hammer Brush to 620, Polishing Hammer to 680, and Comet in Black to 880. |
 Enhanced Swiftcast |
Lv. 94 |
Reduces Swiftcast recast time to 40 seconds. |
 Enhanced Pictomancy IV |
Lv. 96 |
Allows a third charge of Living Muse. In addition, Claw Motif and Maw Motif may now be performed after executing Living Muse. |
 Enhanced Addle |
Lv. 98 |
Extends the duration of Addle to 15 seconds. |
 Enhanced Pictomancy V |
Lv. 100 |
Grants Starstruck upon executing Starry Muse. Duration: 20s |
Pictomancer Lore
Though the Fifth Astral Era is most famously associated with the War of the Magi, a wealth of lesser-known legends were forged in that bygone age. Among them is the tale of Archon Relm, an itinerant artist and mage who relinquished her traditional staff for a magicked brush. With it, she would render abstract images to life, establishing an entirely new school of magic in so doing. Masters of this arcane discipline follow in the Archon's footsteps, wielding vibrant hues of aether to invoke all manner of fantastical beasts, weapons, and landscapes from their mind's eye ─ for the source of a pictomancer's power lies not in their artistic skill, but the richness of their imagination, with which they strive to paint a brighter future.
Changelog
- 01 Sep. 2024 (rotation page): Updated to remove references to early information.
- 01 Sep. 2024 (this page): Added Video Resource from Juliacare.
- 22 Aug. 2024 (keybindings page): Guide added.
- 22 Aug. 2024 (gear page): Added BiS sets for legacy ultimates.
- 01 Aug. 2024 (rotation page): Updated standard opener to better accomodate AST card timings.
- 30 Jul. 2024 (gear page): Added 7.05 BiS, including a 2.5 GCD set, a 2.48 GCD set and a pentamelded crafted set.
- 08 Jul. 2024 (Leveling page): Added guide.
- 05 Jul. 2024 (melding page): Added information on food and potions to use.
- 05 Jul. 2024 (this page): Updated to better reflect the fact that the job is now available.
- 04 Jul. 2024 (melding page): Guide added.
- 02 Jul. 2024 (rotation page): Finalized opener section for launch Dawntrail.
- 02 Jul. 2024 (gear page): Added level 100 Pre-Savage BiS, added Azeyma's Earring to level 80 leveling sets.
- 25 Jun. 2024 (gear page): Added information about level 90 set.
- 25 Jun. 2024 (this page): Updated unlock information.
- 24 Jun. 2024 (rotation page): Added graphics for burst sequences, as well as a third sequence. Added AoE section. Updated odds and ends section with info about Tempera Coat, Tempera Grassa and Smudge.
- 24 Jun. 2024 (gear page): Added note about Azeyma Earring.
- 16 Jun. 2024 (rotation page): Added tentative burst sequences for Media Tour build.
- 15 Jun. 2024 (gear page): Guide added.
- 13 Jun. 2024 (rotation page): Context added for both Openers added, added second opener image.
- 07 Jun. 2024 (rotation page): Pictomancer Opener added.
- 07 Jun. 2024 (job changes): Guide added.
- 31 May 2024 (rotation page): Updated information in the Motifs and Aetherhue sections, added link to PLL Digest.
- 30 May 2024 (rotation page): Guide added.
- 17 May 2024 (this page): Added job actions trailer.
- 18 Jan. 2024 (this page): Added minor details from main scenario quests.
- 09 Jan. 2024 (this page): Guide added.
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This guide was written by Laille, a head admin in The Balance Discord, a comprehensive resource for theorycrafting combat jobs in FFXIV. He has been raiding since Stormblood, and has also been involved in Red Mage theorycrafting. He uploads videos to Youtube and streams on Twitch.
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