Black Mage Equipment Guide by Eclipstic

Category:Guides
;Guide written by: Eclipstic
;Server: Siren
This guide contains gear choices for the aspiring Black Mage. I am aware that there are 
many other choices suitable for the job at given levels. What i have picked out are the ones 
that are most noteworthy only. That is, they will allow the player to do the best job possible. 
Also, most BLM gear below 30 is pretty basic and there's not much special about it. So those 
will have to be chosen at the player's discretion.
==Weapon==
Lvl 	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
1 	 	
:Yield: Maple Wand
:HQ 1: Maple Wand +1
:
:*1 x Chocobo Feather
:*1 x Maple Lumber
Low level INT boosts are great. These stat boosting wands will last you all the way to elemental staves.
9 	 	
:Yield: Willow Wand
:HQ: Willow Wand +1
:
:*1 x Insect Wing
:*1 x Willow Lumber
10 	link=Pilgrim's Wand 	===Notorious Monster===
*Nunyenunc
A wonderful tool for healing MP.
18 	link=Yew Wand +1 	
:Yield: Yew Wand
:HQ 1: Yew Wand +1
:
:*1 x Yew Lumber
:*1 x Yagudo Feather
32 	 	
:Yield: Chestnut Wand 
:HQ 1: Solid Wand
:
:*1 x Chestnut Lumber
:*1 x Bird Feather
48 	 	
:Yield: Rose Wand
:HQ 1: Rose Wand +1
:
:*1 x Rosewood Lumber
:*1 x Black Chocobo Feather
51 	Elemental Staves 	These are the backbone of the black mage. Macroing these in with spells of the same element can be a huge help in spell resistance. High quality staves have additional accuracy and potency that can make them very desirable. I personally, would only reccommend HQ Thunder, Ice, and Dark staves as they are the most used and most helpful in Stun, Sleep, Drain, Aspir, and of course can make the world of difference in ice and thunder magic (which is typically the most devastating).
80+ Trial Staves	Trial of the Magian +5 Magic Damage Staves	==Trial of the Magians==
==Sub==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
60 	link=Bugard Strap +1	
:Yield: Bugard Strap
:HQ 1: Bugard Strap +1 
:
:*2 x Bugard Leather
The first useful grip due using INT wands till 51, and a good one at that.
60 	 	===Campaign===
*Windurst Campaign Items 
**Rank: Medals 
***Cost: 30,000 (45,000) Allied Notes
Just wow, Hmp on a grip. a must have
 	Elemental grips 	Just like elemental staves, grips have added accuracy to the matching element and in this case, +20 mp. Ice/Thunder/Dark and maybe Wind are going to be the most useful for bind/sleep/stun/gravity. I would just stay with those because face it, who really wants another whole set of grips to go with each staff.
70 	link=Thunder Grip 	===ZNM (Tier III)===
*Mahjlaef the Paintorn
*Achamoth
*Armed Gears
70 	link=Dark Grip 	===ZNM (Tier III)===
*Khromasoul Bhurborlor
*Dea
70 	 	===ZNM (Tier III)===
*Khromasoul Bhurborlor
*Achamoth
70 	 	===ZNM (Tier III)===
*Nuhn
*Nosferatu
71 	link=Wise Strap 	===Campaign Ops===
*Splitting Heirs
*Cracking Shells
*Plucking Wings
The more Prefrered Grip for Endgame BLM's
==Ammo==
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
1 	 	Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza (Obtained by turning in the 7-of-a-kind combination.)
Gotta start somewhere, eh?
25 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Morion Worm
30 	 	===RSE "Aroma" Notorious Monsters===
*Maze of Shakhrami
**Aroma Crawler
*Gusgen Mines
**Aroma Fly
*Ordelle's Caves
**Aroma Leech
An extra 2 INT at Lv. 30 for the little ball of hate, the Tarutaru only.
66 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Phantom Worm
75 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Absolute Virtue
With +8 MACC you can concentrate more MATK in other slots elsewhere.
79 	 	==Abyssea - Tahrongi==
*Lachrymater
==Head==
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
12 	 	
:Yield: Poet's Circlet
:HQ 1: Sage's Circlet
:
:*1 x Copper Ingot
:*1 x Mythril Ingot
29 	 	
:Yield: Seer's Crown
:HQ 1: Seer's Crown +1
:
:*1 x Bone Chip
:*1 x Coeurl Whisker
:*1 x Linen Thread
:*1 x Lizard Molt
For a cheap extra boost, the +1 has 1 extra INT.
55 	 	===Campaign===
*Windurst Campaign Items 
**Rank: Stars
***Cost: 7,000 Allied Notes
If you didn't buy the Seer's crown +1, this is a winner with 2 INT plus 1 Hmp.
60 	 	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*The Root of the Problem
The first REAL head piece for BLM. Extra mp, extra INT and -4 enmity to boot. What more can you ask for.
72 	 	===Assault===
*Ilrusi Atoll
**Cost: 20,000 
More free Hmp gear and the +2 Magic Atk Bonus is nice for AM/AMII.
73 	 	
:Yield: Demon Helm
:HQ 1: Demon Helm +1
:
:*Demon Skull x 1
:*Demon Horn x 2
:*Sheep Leather x 1
Packs the most INT for the head slot.
73 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Byakko
For those that are desperate for mp to go with their INT, this is a good way to do it.
74 	 	===Artifact Armor +1 (Limbus)===
Needed:
*Wizard's Petasos
*Diabolic Silk
*Diabolic Yarn
*25 Ancient Beastcoin
*Ether Leather
This is the best head piece u can acquire as BLM unless you have Morrigan's Coronal, only using the AFv2 hat for HNM.
74 	 	===Dynamis===
*Xarcabard
*Tavnazia
A very nice piece for HNM. Extra elemental skill = less resists. Again, more enfeebling magic for crowd control.
75 	 	===Mission===
*A Moogle Kupo d'Etat completion
This can rival the Wizard's Petasos. See Selenian Cap page for augment details.
75 	 	===Salvage===
Items Needed:
*Nemain's Crown
*Bodb's Crown
*Macha's Crown
*Orichalcum Ingot x12
*Imperial Gold Piece x10
78 	 	===Abyssea===
*Cost: 4,000 Cruor
85 	 	==Trial of the Magians: Armor==
*Trial 4159
*Trial 4219
==Neck==
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
20 	 	===Quest===
* Fear of Flying
40 	 	''
:Yield: Mohbwa Scarf
:HQ 1: Mohbwa Scarf +1
:
:*1 x Linen Cloth
:*1 x Mohbwa Cloth
:*1 x Mohbwa Thread
60 	 	===Assault===
*Mamool Ja Training Grounds
**Cost: 8,000
65 	 	===BCNM===
*Amphibian Assault
*Jungle Boogymen
*Legion XI Comitatensis
A must have for any black mage.
70 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Golden-Tongued Culberry 
Magic Attack Bonus +8 activates when your MP is less than 51% aftercast; Equip Elemental Torque or a INT Neckpiece when your MP is 51% or greater.
73 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Jailer of Prudence
Best INT u can find on neck piece.
75 	 	==Synergy==
80 	 	===Abyssea - Konschtat===
*Bakka
==Earrings==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
10 	 	''
:Yield: Onyx Earring
:HQ 1: Energy Earring
:HQ 2: Energy Earring +1
:
:*1 x Onyx
:*1 x Silver Earring
29 	 	===Quest===
* Signed in Blood
30 	 	''
:Yield: Morion Earring
:HQ 1: Morion Earring +1
:
:*1 x Gold Earring
:*1 x Morion Tathlum
35 	 	===ENM Reward Exchange===
*Pretentious Vision
47 	link=Moldavite Earring 	===Notorious Monster===
*Mysticmaker Profblix
55 	link=Desamilions Earring	===ENM===
*Automaton Assault
Elvaan only.
55 	link=Gayanjs Earring 	===ENM===
*Automaton Assault
Galka only.
60 	 	
:Yield: Phantom Earring
:HQ 1: Phantom Earring +1
:
:*1 x Gold Earring
:*1 x Phantom Tathlum
+1 yields an extra 1 INT.
60 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Blighting Brand
Need to be set with Helenus's earring for a total of 5 HP, 5 MP, 5 MAB, and 5 Magic accuracy
60 	link=Helenus's Earring 	===Notorious Monster===
*Eldritch Edge
Need to be set with Cassandra's earring for a total of 5 HP, 5 MP, 5 MAB, and 5 Magic accuracy
72 	 	===Campaign Ops===
*Cracking Shells
72 	link=Abyssal Earring 	===BCNM===
*Divine Might
You must be on the ZRise of the Zilart Mission - Ark Angels to access this fight
72 	 	===BCNM===
*Apocalypse Nigh.
You must have completed the Rise of the Zilart and Chains of Promathia expansion content to access this fight
75 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Jailer of Love
Definitely a game breaker item. Watch out for AV afterward when someone auto-attacks it. hehe
76 	Aquilo's Earring
(Ear) 76
INT+3 Resist Vs. Ice+16 Resist Vs. Wind+16
All Jobs	===Synergy===
90 	 	==Abyssea - Altepa==
*Ouzelum
90 	 	==Abyssea - Altepa==
*Rani
==Body==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
10 	link=Royal Footman's Tunic	===Nation Conquest===
*San d'Oria Conquest Points Items 
**Current Conquest Rank: 1st Place 
***Cost: 1000
15 	 	
:Yield: San d'Orian Tunic
:HQ 1: Kingdom Tunic
:
:*1 x Royal Footman's Tunic
:*1 x Grass Cloth
:*1 x Cotton Thread
20 	 	''
:Yield: Black Tunic
:HQ 1: Mage's Tunic
:
:*2 x Velvet Cloth
:*3 x Linen Cloth
:*1 x Silver Thread
29 	 	, 
:Yield: Seer's Tunic
:HQ 1: Seer's Tunic +1
:
:*1 x Wool Thread
:*3 x Cotton Cloth
:*2 x Linen Cloth
:*1 x Sheep Leather
Even though it doesn't have any INT, this is a pretty standard Hmp piece that will last up until you can get a Shaman's Cloak.
33 	 	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor
Galka RSE is amazing for BLM, eh?
55 	 	===Campaign===
*Windurst Campaign Items
**Rank Bronze Star
***Cost: 10,000 Allied Notes
At 55, a good piece in place of the Shaman's Cloak, can let you use a head piece too.
56 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Centurio X-I
An all around good cloak, but it will take out your head gear. I personally used this cloak all the way to 71, since the AF hat does not provide elemental skill, but only INT. As a solo blm from 37-75, skill was extremely important. However, if you manage to party your way up, the 3 bodies above are worth wearing a headpiece as long as your life is not dependent on resists. See Head piece section for possible choices.
58 	 	, 
:Yield: Justaucorps
:HQ 1: Justaucorps +1
:
:*1 x Wool Robe
:*1 x Gold Thread
:*1 x Beetle Shell
:*2 x Scorpion Claw
59 	 	, , 
:Yield: Black Cotehardie
:HQ 1: Flora Cotehardie
:
:*1 x Beak Jerkin
:*1 x Black Ink
:*1 x Fiend Blood
:*1 x Malboro Fiber
:*1 x Mistletoe
:*1 x Ram Leather
:*1 x Tiger Leather
:*1 x Velvet Robe
The HQ gives +1 INT. Also very handy for HP down gear (For activating Sorcerer's Ring)
68 	 	
:Yield: Black Cloak
:HQ 1: Demon's Cloak
:
:*1 x Gold Thread
:*1 x Rainbow Cloth
:*3 x Raxa
:*2 x Silk Cloth
:*1 x Silver Thread
Yay! Refresh This replaces the Shaman's cloak. If you're not worried about resists, at least idle in this for the refresh.
72 	 	, 
:Yield: Errant Houppelande
:HQ 1: Mahatma Houppelande
:
:*1 x Gold Chain
:*2 x Rainbow Cloth
:*1 x Rainbow Thread
:*1 x Ram Leather
:*2 x Silk Cloth
:*1 x Velvet Cloth
You're Lv. 72! Bask in the massive INT of Errant / Mahatma. Pairing this with the AF hat is an awesome combo. A nuking staple for 71-72, good stoneskin macro piece, and unless you have the Oracle's, use the Houppelande for Hmp.
72 	link=Oracle's Robe 	===ZNM (Tier IV)===
*Sarameya
This can effectively/debatably replace for Houpplande (except using for stoneskin macro) AND a Igqira Weskit. (There is alot of debate about Magic Acc vs. Elemental Skill.)
73 	 	
:Yield: Igqira Weskit
:HQ 1: Genie Weskit
:
:*1 x Coeurl Leather
:*1 x Lapis Lazuli
:*1 x Dhalmel Leather
:*1 x Dragon Talon
:*1 x Manticore Hair
:*1 x Avatar Blood
:*1 x High-Quality Bugard Skin
:*1 x Bugard Tusk
The BLM standard. Rivaled by a well augmented Royal Redingote and decimated only by Oracle's Robe and Morrigan's.
73 	link=Dalmatica 	===Notorious Monster===
*Adamantoise
*Aspidochelone
For BLM, a show piece with Refresh, Magic Defense Bonus, and Converts HP to MP for triggering your Sorcerer's Ring latent (however, there are easier methods to obtain this). Difficult to obtain and more work than its worth for most without an HNM shell.
74 	link=Ixion Cloak 	===Notorious Monster===
*Dark Ixion
Get this if you want the rights to say "I took down the pony". Other than that, its a nice piece, but not the best for this slot due to you can't wear headgear with it.
74 	 	===Dynamis===
*Beaucedine
*Tavnazia
This will replace your Black Cloak as your standard refresh piece.
75 	 	===Limbus (Central Temenos - 4th Floor)
*Proto-Ultima
**Piece: Ultima's Heart
Best Drain/Aspir Body
75 	 	===Salvage===
Needed:
*Nemain's Robe
*Bodb's Robe
*Macha's Coat
**Imperial Wootz Ingot x12
**Imp. Gold Piece x10
Without a doubt the best BLM body in the game. Replaces your Sorcerer's Coat for Refresh.
75 	link=Royal Redingote 	===Mission===
*A Crystalline Prophecy final reward
I recommend this piece if you are lacking in INT, as you can augment with +4 MAB and +4 Magic Accuracy, making it marginally better than a weskit.
78 	 	===Abyssea===
*Cost: 5,000 Cruor
79 	 	==Abyssea - La Theine==
Ovni
80 	 	==Revitalization Team==
*Shadhavar
80 	 	==Synthesis Recipes==
:Yield: Yhel Jacket
:HQ1: Yhel Jacket +1
:*2 x Manticore Leather
:*2 x Buffalo Leather
:*1 x Phrygian Gold Ingot
:*1 x Amphiptere Claw
:*2 x Regurgitated Wing
If resists are a non-issue, nuke to your heart's content in this.
89 	 	==Trial of the Magians==
*+1 - Trial 4339
*+2 - Trial 4379
90 	 	==Abyssea - Empyreal Paradox==
*Shinryu
While this is an awesome piece, it comes with the drawback of no head piece (/sigh fail SE). You'll be casting Impact with it only.
==Hands==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
25 	link=Mycophile Cuffs	===Notorious Monster===
*Mycophile
27 	 	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor
I think SE is trying to say something...
27 	link=Magna Gauntlets	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor
For the female and male Elvaan respectively.
29 	link=Seer's Mitts 	, 
:Yield: Seer's mitts
:HQ 1: Seer's mitts +1
:
:*1 x Saruta Cotton
:*2 x Cotton Cloth
:*1 x Wool Thread
:*1 x Sheep Leather
These are worth getting +1 for.
50 	 	===BCNM===
*An Awful Autopsy
*Eye of the Tiger
*Rapid Raptors
*The Final Bout
54 	link=Wizard's Gloves	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*Borghertz's Sorcerous Hands
Just...awesome. You will never get tired of these. +15 skill is the biggest boost you can get.
;Pro/Cons of Lv. 62 RSE
The Marine, Wood, and Dune pieces have huge MP boosts as well as 2-4 INT. You will be trading skill for MP/INT so if resists aren't as issue, these are great.
Race 	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
Elvaan RSE	 	===BCNM===
*Demolition Squad
Galka RSE 	 	===BCNM===
*Demolition Squad
Hume RSE 	 	===BCNM===
*Demolition Squad
Armor	Race	Notes/How To Obtain
68 	 	===Campaign===
*Windurst Campaign Items
**Rank: Emblems
***Cost: 40,000 Allied Notes
If you're not going to have Zenith Mitts, pair these with the cobra feet and you'll get a partial set bonus.
70 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Bloodlapper
They are a decent alternative to Yigit and Zenith mitts due to the MAB+5.
72 	 	===Dynamis===
*Windurst
*Buburimu
Nice to have for Magic bursts and Drain/Aspir.
72 	 	===Assault===
*Mamool Ja Training Grounds
**Cost: 20,000
Another alternative if you don't have Zenith.
73 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Genbu
74 	 	===Artifact Armor +1===
Needed:
*Wizard's Gloves
*Diabolic Silk
*Diabolic Yarn
*15 Ancient Beastcoin
*Ether Leather
These give a bonus 3 INT in addition to the standard +15 elemental. Icing on the cake.
75 	 	===Salvage===
Needed:
*Nemain's Cuffs
*Bodb's Cuffs
*Macha's Cuffs
**Bloodwood Lumber x12
**Imp. Gold Piece x10
These would probably allow you to combine your Zenith mitts and AF hands.
75 	 	===Relic Armor +1===
Needed:
*Sorcerer's Gloves
**Windurst
*Sorcerer's Gloves -1
**Buburimu
*Ether Leather
*Tukuku Whiteshell x28
Packs an extra +2 dark magic skill for Drain/Aspir.
80 	 	==Revitalization Team==
*Kuperan
84 	 	==Abyssea - Attohwa==
*Ulhuadshi
87 	 	==Trial of the Magians==
*+1 - Trial 4319
*+2 - Trial 4359
==Rings==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
10 	 	''
:Yield: Eremite's Ring
:HQ 1: Eremite's Ring +1
:
:*1 x Hermit's Ring
:*1 x Sheep Tooth
30 	 	===Mission===
*Chains of Promathia final reward
The best ring you can get for BLM
36 	 	
:Yield: Goshenite Ring
:HQ 1: Wisdom Ring
:HQ 2: Wisdom Ring +1
:
:*1 x Mythril Ring
:*1 x Goshenite
50 	 	===BCNM===
*Hostile Herbivores
*Treasure and Tribulations
The latent is a bit tricky (<=75%HP and <100% TP) but can be achieved fairly easy with the right macros to adjust hp.
54 	 	
:Yield: Zircon Ring
:HQ 1: Genius Ring
:HQ 2: Genius Ring +1
:
:*1 x Gold Ring
:*1 x Zircon
72 	link=Diamond Ring	''
:Yield: Diamond Ring
:HQ 1: Omniscient Ring
:HQ 2: Omniscient Ring +1
:
:*1 x Platinum Ring
:*1 x Diamond
These tend to run a lot cheaper than genius rings, sell em off and buy these or shell out for the next step.
72 	 	''
:Yield: Diamond Ring
:HQ 1: Omniscient Ring
:HQ 2: Omniscient Ring +1
:
:*1 x Platinum Ring
:*1 x Diamond
74 	 	''
:Yield: Snow Ring
:
:*1 x Orichalcum Ring
:*1 x Ice Bead
75 	 	===Einherjar===
*Cost: 15,000 Ampoules
75 	 	===Yilbegan VNM (Tier IV)===
80 	 	
:Yield: Aquilo's Ring'''
:Skills: 
:Elemental Balance: 15 60 25 30
:1 x Shining Ring
:1 x Clarite
80 	 	===Mission===
*Wings of the Goddess Windurst Leg Reward
*At Journey's End 
3% Elemental Magic Day/Weather Bonus. Stacks with Sorc. Tonban, Elemental Obi's, and Twilight Cape.
90 	 	
..../drool
==Back==
There really are no capes for BLM that stand out until 32.
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
32 	 	
:Yield: Black Cape
:HQ 1: Black Cape +1
:
:*2 x Velvet Cloth
:*1 x Silver Thread
43 	 	
:Yield: Red Cape
:HQ 1: Red Cape +1
:
:*2 x Velvet Cloth
:*1 x Gold Thread
70 	 	===Einherjar===
*Cost :15,000 Ampoules
71 	 	
:Yield: Rainbow Cape
:HQ 1: Prism Cape
:
:*2 x Rainbow Cloth
:*1 x Silk Thread
73 	 	===Notorious Monster/Quest===
*(Ix'aern (MNK)/Vice of Antipathy
**In the Name of Science
Trade the Vice to Meret in the Tavnazian Safehold
74 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Dark Ixion
76 	 	===Abyssea - Konschtat===
*Ashtaerth the Gallvexed
78 	 	==Abyssea - Konschtat==
*Turul
Now normally i'd say no way because of Enmity +, but with all the Enmity reduction in atmas, fire this up at your will.
84 	 	==Abyssea - Misareaux==
*Ironclad Severer
90 	 	==Abyssea - Empyreal Paradox==
*Shinryu
The all in one Elemental Obi back piece.
==Waist==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
20 	link=Mohbwa Sash +1	
:Yield: Qiqirn Sash
:HQ: Qiqirn Sash +1
:
:*1 x Karakul Cloth
:*1 x Red Grass Thread
:*1 x Scarlet Linen
Hmp piece.
28 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Jolly Green
40 	 	
:Yield: Qiqirn Sash
:HQ: Qiqirn Sash +1
:
:*1 x Karakul Cloth
:*1 x Red Grass Thread
:*1 x Scarlet Linen
Hmp piece.
41 	 	===ENM===
*Monarch Linn
;Lv 50 RSE Stones
Race 	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
Galka 	 	===BCNM===
*Hostile Herbivores
Galka yet again reaping benefits of RSE.
Elvaan	 	===BCNM===
*Hostile Herbivores
Hume 	 	===BCNM===
*Hostile Herbivores
Mithra	 	===BCNM===
*Hostile Herbivores
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
60 	 	===BCNM===
*Wild Wild Whiskers
For those starting to show significant damage and hate pulling abilities, maybe some -enmity is in order. Plus a nice INT boost.
;Lv. 70 RSE Ropes
Race 	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
Galka 	 	===BCNM===
*Come Into My Parlor
Elvaan	 	===BCNM===
*Come Into My Parlor
Mithra	 	===BCNM===
*Come Into My Parlor
Hume 	 	===BCNM===
*Come Into My Parlor
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
70 	 	===Dynamis===
*Valkurm
**Dropped from Nightmare Sheep and Nightmare Manticore.
*Buburimu
**Dropped from Nightmare Cockatrice and Nightmare Crab.
This has more INT than any other belt.
71 	 	===Campaign Ops
*Splitting Heirs
The best waist piece for BLM. Only surpassed by an elemental obi on the appropriate day.
71 	Elemental Obis 	===Quest===
*In the Name of Science
These take full advantage of the cooresponding element of the Day and Weather
71 	link=Anrin Obi 	Needed:
::*Silver Obi
::*Black Chip
::*Aern Organ x 7
::*Xzomit Organ x 3
::*Luminian Tissue x 3
71 	link=Rairin Obi 	Needed:
::*Silver Obi
::*Purple Chip
::*Phuabo Organ x7
::*Hpemde Organ x3
::*Luminian Tissue x3
71 	link=Hyorin Obi 	Needed:
::*Silver Obi
::*Clear Chip
::*Xzomit Organ x 7
::*Phuabo Organ x 3 
::*Luminian Tissue x 3
71 	link=Furin Obi 	Needed:
::*Silver Obi
::*Green Chip
::*Aern Organ x 7
::*Hpemde Organ x 3
::*Luminian Tissue x 3
72 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Zikko
Good balance of MP, INT and -enmity. if the Lv. 70 RSE belts aren't for you and u can't get Afv2 belt, this can be a cheap alternative to those as well as the Pentient's Rope.
80 	link=Cognition Belt	==Abyssea - La Theine==
*Grandgousier
==Legs==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
20 	 	
:Yield: Black Slacks
:HQ 1: Mage's Slacks
:
:*1 x Velvet Cloth
:*2 x Linen Cloth
:*1 x Silver Thread
29 	 	, 
:Yield: Seer's Slacks
:HQ 1: Seer's Slacks +1
:
:*1 x Wool Thread
:*2 x Cotton Cloth
:*1 x Linen Cloth
:*1 x Sheep Leather
31 	 	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor
The only RSE that is BLM worthy ...you guessed it, Galka.
40 	link=Magic Slacks	===Notorious Monster===
*Intulo
64 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Citipati
A nice elemental skill and bridging piece until Mahatma/Jet Seraweels.
72 	 	
:Yield: Errant Slops 
:HQ 1: Mahatma Slops 
:
:*1 x Rainbow Thread
:*1 x Ram Leather
:*2 x Silk Cloth
:*2 x Velvet Cloth
72 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Jaded Jody
If you don't go with HQ Errant, the Seraweels are a must-have.
73 	 	===Dynamis===
*Bastok
*Qufim
Pure macro piece for nukes that match the element of the day.
75 	 	===Salvage===
Needed:
*Nemain's Slops
*Bodb's Slops
*Macha's Slops
**Wamoura Cloth x12
**Imp. Gold Piece x10
Godly for those with lots time and a good salvage static. On my server, these are actually very affordable to make.
78 	 	===Abyssea===
*Cost: 3,000 Cruor
83 	 	==Trial of the Magians: Armor==
*Trial 4179
*Trial 4239
==Feet==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
 	 	===Garrison===
I recall these being stupid expensive because of how much Garrison sucks.
25 	link=Rambler's Gaiters	===Treasure Casket===
*Rolanberry Fields
Very nice for lv. 25.
;Lv. 29 RSE
Race 	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
Hume 	 	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor
I used these all the way till Rostrum Pumps.
Galka 	 	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor
I know, right?
Elvaan	 	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
 	link=Mannequin Pumps	===Quest===
*Behind the Smile
These are obtained by doing the quest following the Mhaura mannequin quest. If you don't already have a mannequin, this may be too much hassle.
;Lv. 62 RSE Feet
Race 	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
Mithra	 	===BCNM===
*Brothers D'Aurphe
Elvaan	 	===BCNM===
*Brothers D'Aurphe
Galka 	 	===BCNM===
*Brothers D'Aurphe
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
 	 	===Campaign===
*Windurst Campaign Items
**Cost: 50,000 (75,000)
(See Cobra Gloves above)
72 	 	===Assault===
*Lebros Cavern
**Rank: Wings
***Cost: 20,000
Best shoes for your nuking setup. Equip Goliard (if you have them) for your high resist set.
73 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*King Behemoth
*Fafnir
A decent option post 73, but extremely hard to come by.
73 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Alastor Antlion
A very fun fight in Attohwa Chasm. You get to spawn one mob that spawns another mob that finally drops your junk.
74 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Buarainech
75 	 	===Nyzul Isle===
* Floor 20 HNM
One of the best feet for BLM.
75 	 	===Salvage===
Needed:
*Nemain's Sabots
*Bodb's Pigaches
*Macha's Pigaches
**Marid Leather x12
**Imp. Gold Piece x10
Great for Stoneskin, otherwise Yigit and Goliard will fare better unless you have the full Morrigan's Robe Set for the set Magic Attack Bonus.
79 	 	==Abyssea - Konschtat==
*Bloodeye Vileberry
81 	 	==Trial of the Magians: Armor==
*Trial 4199
*Trial 4259
==Enfeebling Set (90)==
This set is for soloing and low-man fanatics like myself. For such endeavors, enfeebling is a must. My BLM motto is the best offense is a good defense, because if u can't sleep/bind, you can and will get pwned very easily.
BLM base Enfeebling Magic Skill = 230
Skill Count 	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
325 	 	, 
:Yield: Igqira Tiara
:HQ 1: Genie Tiara
:
:*3 x Coral Fragment
:*1 x Garnet
:*1 x Coeurl Leather
:*1 x Manticore Hair
332 	 	===BCNM===
*Amphibian Assault
*Jungle Boogymen
*Legion XI Comitatensis
This can be very expensive, but the Spider Torque (5 skill instead of 7) is much cheaper.
342 	 	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*Borghertz's Sorcerous Hands (Monastic Cavern)
Wizard's Coat +1 adds 2 skill
347 	 	===ZNM (Tier III)===
*Armed Gears
*Khromasoul Bhurborlor
357 	 	, 
:Yield: Igqira Lappas
:HQ 1: Genie Lappas
:
:*1 x Uragnite Shell
:*1 x Megalobugard Tusk
:*1 x High-Quality Bugard Skin
:*1 x Manticore Leather
:*1 x Coeurl Leather
:*1 x Coeurl Whisker
362 	 	===Notorious Monster/Quest===
*Ix'Aern DRK/Vice of Avarice
**In the Name of Science
365 	 	===ENM===
*You Are What You Eat
**Item: Timorous Vision
The only earring w/ enfeebling, therefore extremely expensive.
368 	 	===ZNM (Tier II)===
*Iriz Ima.
Magic Accuracy	 	===Campaign===
Bastok Campaign Items
*Rank: Medals
*Cost: 30,000 (45,000) Allied Notes
371 	 	=Abyssea - Misareaux==
*Nonno
With fully merited Enfeebling Magic Skill, BLM has a maximum of around 375, if you purchase HQ gear. It is an insane tool to acquire and well worth it.
==Drain/Aspir Enhancements (90)==
Black Mage Dark Magic Skill Base - 354
Skill Count 	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
Accuracy Enhancement 	 	
:Yield: Dark Staff
:HQ 1: Pluto's Staff
:
:*1 x Ebony Lumber
:*1 x Dark Bead
You really do want the HQ staff here. The extra dark magic accuracy can boost your drain/aspir considerably on those tougher mobs.
Accuracy Enhancement 	link=Dark Grip 	===ZNM (Tier III)===
*Khromasoul Bhurborlor
*Dea
361 	 	===BCNM===
*Jungle Boogymen
*Legion XI Comitatensis
279 	 	===ENM===
*You Are What You Eat
**Item: Painful Vision
364 	 	===Quest===
*Waking Dreams
Only use when lower than 15% from max
379 	link=Wizard's Tonban 	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*Borghertz's Sorcerous Hands (The Eldieme Necropolis)
389 	 	===Dynamis===
*Windurst
*Buburimu
394 	 	===Notorious Monster/Quest===
*Ix'Aern MNK/Vice of Antipathy
**In the Name of Science
409 	 	==Trial of the Magians (Armor)==
 	Weather Dependent Enhancements	Exceptional for Dynamis, Limbus (Apollyon) and Einherjar
Situational Enhancement	 	===Quest===
*Waking Dreams
Situational Enhancement	link=Anrin Obi 	===Quest===
*In the Name of Science
Needed:
::*Silver Obi
::*Black Chip
::*Aern Organ x 7
::*Xzomit Organ x 3
::*Luminian Tissue x 3
==Healing MP Set (hMP)(90)==
This is my own personal hMP set. For a full list of gear with this stat click here.
hMP Count	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
+10 	 	
:Yield: Dark Staff
:HQ 1: Pluto's Staff
:
:*1 x Ebony Lumber
:*1 x Dark Bead
+11 	 	===Campaign===
*Windurst Campaign Items 
**Rank: Medals 
***Cost: 30,000 (45,000) Allied Notes
+12 	 	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*The Root of the Problem
+14 	 	
:Yield: Beak Necklace
:HQ 1: Beak Necklace +1
:
:*1 x High Quality Crab Shell
:*1 x Oxblood
:*4 x Colibri Beak
:*1 x Mohbwa Thread
:*1 x Wivre Maul
+15 	 	===BCNM===
*Apocalypse Nigh.
You must have completed the Rise of the Zilart and Chains of Promathia expansion content to access this fight
+17 	 	===Quest===
* In the Name of Science
:Needed:
::*Silver Earring
::*Black Chip
::*Luminian Tissue x5
::*Euvhi Organ x5
+22 	 	, 
:Yield: Errant Houppelande
:HQ 1: Mahatma Houppelande
:
:*1 x Gold Chain
:*2 x Rainbow Cloth
:*1 x Rainbow Thread
:*1 x Ram Leather
:*2 x Silk Cloth
:*1 x Velvet Cloth
+24 	 	===ZNM (Tier III)===
*Armed Gears
*Khromasoul Bhurborlor
+27 	 	===Walk of Echoes===
*Veridical Conflux 2
+31 	 	===Walk of Echoes===
*Veridical Conflux 2
+35 	 	===Abyssea - Grauberg===
*Ika-Roa
+38 	 	===Nyzul Isle===
* Floor 20 HNM
OR 	 	===ZNM (Tier II)===
*Iriz Ima
+40 	 	===Abyssea - Vunkerl===
*Gnawtooth Gary
==Eclipstic's Personal Set==
*Staves
Mainly used for stoneskin purposes due to the MND boost. Also useful for elemental debuffs (Eg. Shock, Frost) due to the damage over time effect & potency are influenced by the caster's INT. (Capping at 150INT at 8 damage/tick, -13 to applicable stat)
*Grips
File:Bugard Strap Plus One.PNG
File:Dark grip.PNG
I only use this in conjunction with the Pluto's Staff and dark based magic. Sleep, Drain, Aspir, etc.
*Ammo
*Head
*Neck
*Earrings
When i'm not casting nukes, i macro this in for the fast cast effect for enfeebles and sleeps.
*Body
*Hands
*Rings
*Back
*Waist
File:Anrin obi.PNG
File:Hyorin obi.PNG
File:Rairin obi.PNG
*Legs
*Feet
I use these on enfeebles/sleeps also for Fast Cast effect.
==Other Guides by Eclipstic==
*White Mage Equipment Guide by Eclipstic
*Dancer Equipment Guide by Eclipstic
*Ninja Equipment Guide By Eclipstic (In Progress)