Pictomancer Job Changes and Updates — Dawntrail 7.1

Last updated on Nov 12, 2024 at 00:00 by Laille 7 comments

On this page, you will find any job changes and skill updates for Pictomancer in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (Patch 7.1).

1.

Pictomancer Actions and Traits in Dawntrail

With the release of Dawntrail, Pictomancer, a new magical ranged DPS will be available for players to play. This page will cover the actions and traits being added with the new expansion, as well as their effects. For a better insight into how all of this comes together, check out the Rotation Guide for an explanation and tentative opener, as well as a full rotation overview once theorycrafters have had the time to put each together.

Note: The actions and traits, as well as their potencies and numbers are from the Media Tour build of Dawntrail. Potencies and actions commonly change from the Media Tour to final release, so please keep in mind that information on this page not only may change, but in some cases is likely to do so.

1.1.

Pictomancer Skills in Dawntrail

Below are the skills being added with Pictomancer's release in Dawntrail. As mentioned at the start of this article, values may change before final release of the expansion, so please keep this in mind!

Action Name Type Cast & Recast MP Cost Range & Radius Description
Fire in Red Skill Icon Fire in Red


Level 1
Spell 1.5s

2.5s
200 MP 25y

0y
Deals fire damage with a potency of 400.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues
Duration: 30s
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Aero in Green Skill Icon Aero in Green


Level 5
Spell 1.5s

2.5s
200 MP 25y

0y
Deals wind damage with a potency of 440.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Fire in Red changes to Aero in Green when requirements for execution are met.
Tempera Coat Skill Icon Tempera Coat


Level 10
Ability Instant

60s
N/A 0y

0y
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 Skill Icon Water in Blue


Level 15
Spell 1.5s

2.5s
200 MP 25y

0y
Deals water damage with a potency of 480.
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.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Aero in Green changes to Water in Blue when requirements for execution are met.
Smudge Skill Icon Smudge


Level 20
Ability Instant

20s
N/A 0y

0y
Quickly dash 15 yalms forward.
Additional Effect: Increases movement speed
Duration: 5s
Cannot be executed while bound.
Fire II In Red Skill Icon Fire II In Red


Level 25
Spell 1.5s

2.5s
200 MP 25y

0y
Deals fire damage with a potency of 80 to target and all enemies nearby it. Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues Duration: 30s This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Creature Motif Skill Icon Creature Motif


Level 30
Spell 3s

4s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a creature motif.
This action changes when placed on the hotbar in order of Pom Motif, Wing Motif, Claw Motif, and Maw Motif when executed in succession.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
Living Muse Skill Icon Living Muse


Level 30
Ability Instant

40s
N/A 0y

0y
Renders your depiction of a creature to life.
Maximum Charges: 3
Can only be executed when a Creature Motif is depicted on the Creature Canvas.
Mog of the Ages Skill Icon Mog of the Ages


Level 30
Ability Instant

30s
N/A 25y

25y
Render your moogle portrait to life, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,100 for the first enemy, and 50% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while Moogle Portrait is active.
Pom Motif Skill Icon Pom Motif


Level 30
Spell Instant

1.5s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a pom.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to the hotbar. Creature Motif changes to Pom Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Wing Motif Skill Icon Wing Motif


Level 30
Spell Instant

1.5s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a pair of wings.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Creature Motif changes to Wing Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Pom Muse Skill Icon Pom Muse


Level 30
Ability Instant

40s
N/A 25y

5y
Renders a rain of poms, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,000 for the first enemy, and 50% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Adds Depiction of Pom to the Creature Canvas.
Maximum Charges: 3
Can only be executed while pom is painted on Creature Canvas.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Living Muse changes to Pom Muse when requirements for execution are met.
Winged Muse Skill Icon Winged Muse


Level 30
Ability Instant

40s
N/A 25y

5y
Render a pair of windborne wings, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,000 for the first enemy, and 50% 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 Skill Icon Aero II in Green


Level 35
Spell 1.5s

2.5s
300 MP 25y

5y
Deals wind damage with a potency of 100 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
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 Skill Icon Water II in Blue


Level 45
Spell 1.5s

2.5s
N/A 25y

5y
Deals water damage with a potency of 120 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. This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Aero II in Green changes to Water II in Blue when requirements for execution are met.
Weapon Motif Skill Icon Weapon Motif


Level 50
Spell 3s

4s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a weapon motif.
This action changes to Hammer Motif when placed on the hotbar.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
Steel Muse Skill Icon Steel Muse


Level 50
Ability Instant

60s
N/A 0y

0y
Render your depiction of a weapon to life.
Maximum Charges: 2
Can only be executed in combat and when a Weapon Motif is depicted on the Weapon Canvas.
Hammer Stamp Skill Icon Hammer Stamp


Level 50
Spell Instant

2.5s
N/A 25y

5y
Deals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 520 for the first enemy, and 50% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while under the effect of Hammer Time.
Hammer Motif Skill Icon Hammer Motif


Level 50
Spell Instant

1.5s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a hammer.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Weapon Motif changes to Hammer Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Striking Muse Skill Icon Striking Muse


Level 50
Ability Instant

60s
N/A 25y

0y
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.
Blizzard in Cyan Skill Icon Blizzard in Cyan


Level 60
Spell 2.3s

3.3s
300 MP 25y

0y
Deals ice damage with a potency of 700.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Blizzard II in Cyan Skill Icon Blizzard II in Cyan


Level 60
Spell 2.3s

3.3s
400 MP 25y

5y
Deals ice damage with a potency of 160 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Subtractive Palette Skill Icon Subtractive Palette


Level 60
Ability Instant

1s
N/A 0y

0y
Grants 3 stacks of Subtractive Palette.
Additional Effect: Grants Monochrome Tones
Monochrome Tones Effect: Converts one stack of White Paint into Black Paint
Palette Gauge Cost: 50
Stone in Yellow Skill Icon Stone in Yellow


Level 60
Spell 2.3s

3.3s
300 MP 25y

0y
Deals earth damage with a potency of 740.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Blizzard in Cyan changes to Stone in Yellow when requirements for execution are met.
Thunder in Magenta Skill Icon Thunder in Magenta


Level 60
Spell 2.3s

3.3s
300 MP 25y

0y
Deals lightning damage with a potency of 780.
Additional Effect: Grants White Paint
Maximum Stacks: 5
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues II.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Stone in Yellow changes to Thunder in Magenta when requirements for execution are met.
Stone II in Yellow Skill Icon Stone II in Yellow


Level 60
Spell 2.3s

3.3s
400 MP 25y

5y
Deals earth damage with a potency of 180 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants Aetherhues II
Duration: 30s
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Blizzard II in Cyan changes to Stone II in Yellow when requirements for execution are met.
Thunder II in Magenta Skill Icon Thunder II in Magenta


Level 60
Spell 2.3s

3.3s
400 MP 25y

5y
Deals lightning damage with a potency of 200 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Additional Effect: Grants White Paint
Maximum Stacks: 5
Can only be executed while under the effect of Subtractive Palette and Aetherhues.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Stone II in Yellow changes to Thunder II in Magenta when requirements for execution are met.
Landscape Motif Skill Icon Landscape Motif


Level 70
Spell 3s

4s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a landscape motif.
This action changes to Starry Sky Motif when placed on the hotbar.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
Scenic Muse Skill Icon Scenic Muse


Level 70
Ability Instant

120s
N/A 0y

0y
Render your depiction of a landscape to life.
Can only be executed in combat and when a Landscape Motif is depicted on the Landscape Canvas.
Starry Sky Motif Skill Icon Starry Sky Motif


Level 70
Spell Instant

1.5s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a starry sky.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Landscape Motif changes to Starry Sky Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Starry Muse Skill Icon Starry Muse


Level 70
Ability Instant

120s
N/A 0y

30y
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
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
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 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.
Holy in White Skill Icon Holy in White


Level 80
Spell Instant

2.5s
200 MP 25y

5y
Deals unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 480 for the first enemy, and 50% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while under the effect of White Paint.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Hammer Brush Skill Icon Hammer Brush


Level 86
Spell Instant

2.5s
N/A 25y

5y
Deals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 580 for the first enemy, and 50% 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 Skill Icon Polishing Hammer


Level 86
Spell Instant

2.5s
N/A 25y

5y
Deals unaspected damage as a critical direct hit with a potency of 640 for the first enemy, and 50% 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 Skill Icon Tempera Grassa


Level 88
Ability Instant

1s
N/A 0y

30y
Creates 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 Tempura Coat.
Comet in Black Skill Icon Comet in Black


Level 90
Spell Instant

3.3s
300 MP 25y

5y
Deals unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 780 for the first enemy, and 50% less for all remaining enemies.
Can only be executed while under the effect of Black Paint and Monochrome Tones.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
Rainbow Drip Skill Icon Rainbow Drip


Level 92
Spell 4s

6s
N/A 25y

25y
Deals unaspected damage to all enemies in a straight line before you with a potency of 900 for the first enemy, and 50% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Grants White Paint
When Rainbow Bright is active, Rainbow Drip can be cast immediately and its recast timer is reduced.
Claw Motif Skill Icon Claw Motif


Level 96
Spell Instant

1.5s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a claw. Cast immediately when used outside of combat. This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Creature Motif changes to Claw Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Maw Motif Skill Icon Maw Motif


Level 96
Spell Instant

1.5s
N/A 0y

0y
Paints a set of fangs.
Cast immediately when used outside of combat.
This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar. Creature Motif changes to Maw Motif when requirements for execution are met.
Clawed Muse Skill Icon Clawed Muse


Level 96
Spell Instant

50s
N/A 25y

5y
Render a sharpened claw, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,000 for the first enemy, and 50% 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 Skill Icon Fanged Muse


Level 96
Ability Instant

40s
N/A 25y

5y
Render a set of ferocious fangs, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,000 for the first enemy, and 50% 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.
Retribution of the Madeen Skill Icon Retribution of the Madeen


Level 96
Ability Instant

30s
N/A 25y

25y
Render your Madeen portrait to life, dealing unaspected damage to target and all enemies nearby it with a potency of 1,300 for the first enemy, and 50% 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 Skill Icon Star Prism


Level 100
Spell Instant

2.5s
N/A 25y

5y
Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 1,300 for the first enemy, and 50% less for all remaining enemies.
Additional Effect: Restores HP of all party members nearby target
Cure Potency: 400
Can only be executed while under the effect of Starstruck.
This action is affected by Hyperphantasia.
1.2.

Pictomancer Traits in Dawntrail

Below are the traits being added with the Pictomancer job at the launch of Dawntrail. As before, some values may change before the final release!

Action Name Level Acquired Effect
Maim and Mend Skill Icon Maim and Mend Level 20 Increases base action damage and HP restoration by 10%.
MaimandMendII Skill Icon Maim and Mend II Level 40 Increases base action damage and HP restoration by 30%.
Palette Gauge Skill Icon Palette Gauge Level 60 Allows for Palette Gauge accumulation upon landing Water in Blue and Water II in Blue.
Enhanced Artistry I Skill Icon Enhanced Artistry I Level 80 Grants White Paint upon the landing of Water in Blue, Water II in Blue, Thudner in Magenta, and Thunder II in Magenta.
Enhanced Pictomancy I Skill Icon Enhanced Pictomancy I Level 82 Grants 5 stacks of Hyperphantasia upon executing Starry Muse.
Duration: 30s
Enhanced Smudge Skill Icon Enhanced Smudge Level 84 Increases movement speed after executing Smudge.
Duration: 5s
Enhanced Pictomancy II Skill Icon Enhanced Pictomancy II Level 86 Hammer Stamp changes to Hammer Brush upon execution, which in turn changes to Polishing Hammer upon execution.
Additionally allwos the accumulation of charges for consecutive uses of Striking Muse.
Maximum Charges: 2
Enhanced Tempera Skill Icon Enhanced Tempera Level 88 Allows the execution of Tempera Grassa.
Can only be executed while under the effect of Tempura Coat.
Enhanced Palette Skill Icon Enhanced Palette Level 90 Grants Monochrome Tones upon executing Subtractive Palette.
Monochrome Tones Effect: Converts one stack of White Paint into Black Paint
Enhanced Pictomancy III Skill Icon Enhanced Pictomancy III Level 92 Grants Rainbow Bright upon consuming all stacks of Hyperphantasia. Stacks may be depleted by casting aetherhue spells.
Duration: 30s
Enhanced Swiftcast Skill Icon Enhanced Swiftcast Level 94 Reduces Swiftcast recast time to 40 seconds.
Pictomancy Mastery Skill Icon Pictomancy Mastery Level 94 Increases the potency of Fire in Red to 400, Aero in Green to 440, Water in Blue to 480, Hammer Stamp to 520, Blizzard in Cyan to 700, Stone in Yellow to 740, Thunder in Magenta to 780, Holy in White to 480, Hammer Brush to 580, Polishing Hammer to 640, and Comet in Black to 780.
Enhanced Pictomancy IV Skill Icon Enhanced Pictomancy IV Level 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 Skill Icon Enhanced Addle Level 98 Extends the duration of Addle to 15 seconds.
Enhanced Pictomancy V Skill Icon Enhanced Pictomancy V Level 100 Grants Starstruck upon executing Starry Muse.
Duration: 20s

Below is a timestamped video showing off the gameplay of Pictomancer from Live Letter 81, as well as a timestamped video of the Pictomancer actions included in the job actions trailer released on May 16, 2024:

Pictomancer Gameplay and Explanation:

Pictomancer Job Actions Trailer Segment:

2.

Changelog

  • 07 Jun. 2024: Guide added.
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