White Mage Equipment Guide by Eclipstic

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;Guide written by: Eclipstic
;Server: Siren
This guide contains gear choices for the aspiring White Mage. I am aware that there are many other suitable 
choices, but my personal belief has always been that I should focus on fast casts, decreased recasts, and slot in as 
much mp as possible while using potency items first and MND as a last resort to boost cures. It is in my personal experience 
that it takes a significant amount of MND to boost cures by even 1HP, so you will see my focus is on Haste, 
Fast Cast, and MP, only slotting MND or Healing Magic Skill in where i have no other alternative from the 
items listed above. Also, most WHM gear before the Seer's Tunic Set is pretty basic and there's not much special 
about it. So most of those will have to be chosen at the player's discretion.
==Weapons==
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 club wont' provide much except a small MND boost, but can be effective enough if you are soloing in between parties.
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
29 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Wake Warder Wanda
Released in the Evolith/Synergy update with the massive amount of new NMs, this is a beauty for low lv healers.
29 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Ah Puch
New hMP item for low lv! Use this till Dark Staff.
43 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Lii Jixa the Somnolist
Another step in Potency haven before Light Staff.
51 	 	
:Yield: Light Staff
:HQ 1: Apollo's Staff
:
:*1 x Ebony Lumber
:*1 x Light Bead
This will last a very long time on your WHM. Apollo's is extremely helpful for Repose for the overachiever.
55 	 	===Notorious Monster/KS99===
*Roc
*Horns of War
75 	 	===Trial of the Magians===
*Trial 838
80 	 	==Trial of the Magians==
*Trial 1701
80 	link=Owleyes 	==Abyssea - Tahrongi==
*Myrmecoleon
This is a great piece for idle outside of Abyssea, given that you can get so much Refresh from Atmas and mobs hit rediculously hard.
85 	 	===Trial of the Magians===
*Trial 2191
87 	 	==Voidwatch: Tier III==
*Belphoebe
With the addition of Sky gear augments, this combined with cure potency augments on a Genbu's Shield can actually surpass the ToM staves in performance before lv 99.
90 	 	==Trial of the Magians==
*Trial 2599
95 	 	==Trial of the Magians==
*Trial 3032
99 	 	==Trial of the Magians==
*Trial 3495
==Sub==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
8 	 	===NM===
*Duke Decapod
Good piece to use at low levels paired with the one handed wands
30 	link=Lizard Strap +1	
:Yield: Lizard Strap
:HQ 1: Lizard Strap +1 
:
:*2 x Lizard Skin''
55 	link=Raptor Strap +1	
:Yield: Raptor Strap
:HQ 1: Raptor Strap +1 
:
:*2 x Raptor Skin
65 	link=Staff Strap 	===Imperial Standing===
*Price: 20,000 Imperial Standing
70 	 	===ZNM (Tier III)===
*Nuhn
*Gotoh Zha the Redolent
Repose macro piece. Very helpful for the additional accuracy.
74 	 	==Notorious Monster==
*Genbu
This piece kind of disappeared for awhile after the Cure Staff Potency trials came about, but has made a comeback as an idle piece paired with the Owleyes that has Refresh.
74 	link=Reign Grip 	===Campaign Ops===
*Fiat Lux
==Ammo==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
1 	 	===Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza===
*Turn in 7-of-a-kind
Gotta start somewhere, eh?
35 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Wuur the Sandcomber
70 	link=Hedgehog Bomb	===ENM===
*Brothers
97 	Mana Ampulla Rare
[Ammo] All Races
MP+20 MND+3 MP recovered while healing +2
LV 97 WHM BLM RDM BRD SMN SCH	==Treasure Casket Rewards==
*Sea Serpent Grotto
==Head==
Head pieces are pretty cut and dry. Climb the hairpin tree as far as you like. Other than those, there's only a few more useful options. Even artifact armor has little use in comparison.
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
1 	 	
:Yield: Copper Hairpin
:HQ 1: Copper Hairpin +1
:
:*1 x Copper Ingot
10 	 	
:Yield: Brass Hairpin
:HQ 1: Brass Hairpin +1
:
:*1 x Brass Ingot
20 	 	
:Yield: Silver Hairpin 
:HQ 1: Silver Hairpin +1
:
:*1 x Silver Ingot
40 	 	===Treasure Chest===
*Castle Oztroja
50 	 	
:Yield: Gold Hairpin
:HQ 1: Gold Hairpin +1
:
:*1 x Gold Ingot
70 	 	===ENM===
*Bionic Bug
75 	 	===Mini-Quest===
*Trade 1,000 Imperial Bronze Pieces to Gajaad in Al Zahbi.
75 	 	===Mission===
*A Moogle Kupo d'Etat completion
85 	 	==Trial of the Magians: Armor (AF3)==
*Trial 4158
*Trial 4218
/drool
With an option this amazing, i can't see WHM ever wearing another head piece.
==Neck==
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
7 	 	==Quest==
*Truth, Justice, and the Onion Way!
26 	 	==Notorious Monster==
*Ge'Dha Evileye
50 	 	
: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
70 	 	==Einherjar==
*15,000 Ampoules
75 	link=Fylgja Torque
link=Fylgja Torque +1	
:Yield: Fylgja Torque
:HQ 1: Fylgja Torque +1
:Skills: 
:Elemental balance: 63 15 48
:*2 x Gold Ingot
:*1 x Copper Ingot
:*1 x Ethereal Squama
84 	 	==Abyssea - Vunkerl==
*Karkadann
==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
45 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Padfoot
50 	link=Antivenom Earring	===Assault===
*3,000 Mamool Ja Staging Points
67 	 	Goldsmithing (90)
:Yield: Star Earring
:HQ ??: Celestial Earring
:Earth Crystal 
:*1 x Star Sapphire
:*1 x Orichalcum Earring
Extremely expensive due to the rarity and expense of the materials, but a extremely good earring IF you don't have Sea access.
72 	 	===Mission===
*Apocalypse Nigh
75 	 	===Campaign Ops (Windurst)===
*Plucking Wings
75 	 	===Limbus===
*75 Ancient Beastcoins
90 	 	==Abyssea - Altepa==
*Long-Barreled Chariot
==Body==
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
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
Yup, i started at 29. There is nothing worth mentioning before this, so use whatever you like until this point. This will last you till Artifact Armor.
33 	 	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor (RSE)
Like i pointed out many times in my BLM guide, galka gets the best mage RSE.
58 	 	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*Pieuje's Decision
59 	 	
:Yield: Vermillion Cloak
:HQ 1: Royal Cloak 
:
:*3 x Damascene Cloth
:*2 x Gold Thread
:*1 x Silk Cloth
:*2 x Velvet Cloth
An idle Refresh piece to tide you over until a Noble's.
68 	 	
:Yield: Noble's Tunic
:HQ 1: Aristocrat's Coat 
:
:*2 x Gold Thread
:*1 x Rainbow Cloth
:*1 x Shining Cloth
:*1 x Silk Cloth
:*1 x Silver Thread
:*2 x Velvet Cloth
Recently trumped by augmentable bodies via Abyssea, this is still the best piece for its level.
70 	 	''
:Yield: Blessed Bliaut
:HQ 1: Blessed Bliaut +1
:
:*1 x Silver Thread
:*2 x Gold Thread
:*2 x Velvet Cloth
:*1 x Rainbow Cloth
:*2 x Galateia
Use this for a MaxMP set to cast your buffs and still have near full mp when you're done.
74 	 	===Dynamis===
*Beaucedine
*Tavnazia
Macro this in for you Regen spells for added Hp per tick.
87 	 	==Battle Trophy: 1st Echelon==
This baby can produce up to 14% Cure Potency and given enough tries with augments can also be paired with a maximum of 3% Spell Interruption Down and Refresh +1.
89 	 	==Trial of the Magians: Armor==
*Trial 4378
This is the piece you want to strive to full time. IF you can acquire at least 45% potency without using a body piece, the 350 Stoneskin effect from +1 and 400 from +2 will compensate for any lost potency.
==Hands==
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
11 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Hoo Mjuu the Torrent
27 	 	
:Yield: Devotee's Mitts
:HQ 1: Devotee's Mitts +1
:
:*1 x Zealot's Mitts
:*1 x Linen Thread
:*1 x Silk Cloth
60 	 	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*Borghertz's Healing Hands
62 	 	===BCNM===
*Demolition Squad
These are a good alternative to the Artifact hands. You're only going to use these or AF till 70. I stuck with the AF.
70 	 	
:Yield: Blessed Mitts
:HQ 1: Blessed Mitts +1
:
:*2 x Gold Thread
:*1 x Velvet Cloth
:*1 x Saruta Cotton
:*1 x Galateia
Haste gear for decreased recasts paired with extra mp and MND. The perfect trio of stats and Blessed gear is full of it.
79 	 	==Abyssea - Tahrongi==
*Chloris
Hooray for another slot with Cure Potency.
87 	 	==Trial of the Magians==
*Trial 4358
With Regen becoming a dying spell with the addition of Abyssea, this mainly serves as a macro piece for Divine Caress effects, and of course, the +2 set bonus for barspells.
==Rings==
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
10 	 	===BCNM===
*Wings of Fury
*Treasure and Tribulations
A relatively expensive choice for such a low level, but these will last you till 30 and then you can sell them off. If your BCNM luck isn't so great and you don't have the gil to spare, the next couple rings will also get you to 30-40.
14 	 	
:Yield: Onyx Ring
:HQ 1: Energy Ring
:HQ 2: Energy Ring +1
:
:*1 x Silver Ring
:*1 x Onyx
30 	 	===Mission===
*Chains of Promathia Completion
40 	 	===Treasure Chest===
*Davoi
40 	 	===ENM===
*Fire in the Sky
40 	 	===BCNM===
*Royal Jelly
50 	 	===Treasures of Aht Urhgan Missions===
One of the 3 rewards upon completion. Use this while in Salvage, Nyzul Isle Investigation, and any other assaults you may find yourself doing. This will also work if you are helping your friends with ToAU missions in Alzadaal Undersea Ruins or Nyzul Isle.
51 	 	===Notorious Monster===
:*Serket
KSNM
:*Operation Desert Swarm
61 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Voluptuous Vivian
Lottery spawn from Demonic Rose roughly every 16-24 hours in The Boyahda Tree.
78 	 	==Abyssea - Tahrongi==
*Vetehinen
==Back==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
10 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Spiny Spipi
32 	link=White Cape +1 	
:Yield: White Cape
:HQ 1: White Cape +1
:
:*2 x Silk Cloth
:*1 x Wool Thread
40 	 	
:Yield: Red Cape
:HQ 1: Red Cape +1
:
:*2 x Velvet Cloth
:*1 x Gold Thread
50 	 	===BCNM===
*An Awful Autopsy
*Eye of the Tiger
*Rapid Raptors
*The Final Bout
60 	link=Intensifying Cape	===Assault===
*10,000 Lebros Cavern Assault Points
The 60's provide a large selection of good capes. Here's the few that stand out.
60 	 	===Assault===
*10,000 Ilrusi Atoll Assault Points
60 	 	===Assault===
*10,000 Leujaoam Sanctum Assault Points
67 	 	
:Yield: Empowering Mantle
:HQ 1: Empowering Mantle +1
:
:*1 x Enhancing Mantle
:*1 x Lizard Skin
68 	 	Clothcraft (81)
:Yield: Blue Cape
:HQ 1: Blue Cape +1
:Earth Crystal
:*1 x Silk Thread
:*2 x Silk Cloth
:*1 x Beetle Blood
73 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Ix'Aern DRK (Vice of Avarice)
73 	 	
:Yield: Errant Cape 
:HQ 1: Mahatma Cape 
:
:*1 x Peace Cape
:*1 x Rainbow Thread
:*1 x Raxa
80 	 	==Abyssea - La Theine==
*Mangy-tailed Marvin
A new cape to trump the Errant.
==Waist==
Lvl	Armor	Notes/How To Obtain
14 	 	===Quest===
*Undying Flames
20 	
link=Mohbwa Sash +1	
:Yield: Mohbwa Sash
:HQ 1: Mohbwa Sash +1
:
:*1 x Mohbwa Cloth
:*1 x Red Grass Cloth
:*1 x Red Grass Thread
40 	 	
:Yield: Qiqirn Sash
:HQ: Qiqirn Sash +1
:
:*1 x Karakul Cloth
:*1 x Red Grass Thread
:*1 x Scarlet Linen
44 	 	===Quest===
*Petals for Parelbriaux
You can stick with the Qiqirn sash for the sole reason that it has Mp AND hMP or you can go to this.
50 	 	===BCNM====
*Hostile Herbivores
RSE Stones are a great alternative if you choose. 10-20 mp won't make or break you at this point(unless ur Galkan), so if you choose to stay with the hMP belts, they work equally well.
70 	 	===Dynamis===
*Qufim
*Valkurm
A dream belt for any WHM.
71 	 	===BCNM===
*Operation Desert Swarm
*Today's Horoscope
*Royale Ramble
Until you get your hands on the sweet Cleric's belt, this is an amazingly cheap item for being the highest Mp in this slot, not to mention the +2 hMP. I used this for almost two years before getting my Cleric's. It will serve you well.
76 	 	==Walk of Echoes==
*Veridical Conflux 2
==Legs==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
15 	 	''
:Yield: Windurstian Slops
:HQ 1: Federation Slops
:
:*1 x Linen Thread
:*1 x Linen Cloth
:*1 x Freesword's Slops
20 	 	, 
:Yield: Trader's Slops
:HQ 1: Baron's Slops
:
:*2 x Cotton Cloth
:*1 x Red Grass Cloth
:*1 x Red Grass Thread
:*1 x Sheep Leather
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 (RSE)
For The Elvaan, i would probably just stick with Seer's Slacks/+1
56 	 	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*Borghertz's Healing Hands (Crawler's Nest Coffer)
70 	 	''
:Yield: Blessed Trousers
:HQ 1: Blessed Trousers +1
:
:*2 x Gold Thread
:*1 x Velvet Cloth
:*1 x Rainbow Cloth
:*1 x Galateia
After you get these, keep your Healer's Pantaloons for a Repose macro.
73 	link=Cleric's Pantaloons	===Dynamis===
*Qufim
*Jeuno
Bar- spell macro piece.
73 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Suzaku
*Seiryu
Items needed:
*Aquarian Abjuration: Legs
*Cursed Slacks/-1
A fairly expensive piece for a max mp set.
83 	 	==Trial of the Magians: Armor==
*Trial 4178
*Trial 4238
WHMs rejoice!
==Feet==
Lvl	Armor 	Notes/How To Obtain
20 	 	, 
:Yield: Trader's Pigaches
:HQ 1: Baron's Pigaches
:
:*1 x Dhalmel Leather
:*2 x Red Grass Cloth
:*1 x Red Grass Thread
:*1 x Sheep Leather
20 	link=Mage's Sandals 	
:Yield: Sandals
:HQ 1: Mage's Sandals
:
:*1 x Dhalmel Leather
:*1 x Sheep Leather
Pick whichever of these two are cheaper. They are the only mp boost you get till RSE
29 	 	===Quest===
*The Goblin Tailor (RSE)
35 	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.
52 	link=Healer's Duckbills	===Artifact Armor Quest===
*Prelude of Black and White
59 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Bonnacon
Even at 75, i use these for all my cures.
62 	 	===BCNM===
*Brothers D'Aurphe
68 	 	===Campaign===
*Cobra Unit (Windurst)
**Cost: 50,000 (75,000) Allied Notes
70 	 	
:Yield: Blessed Pumps
:HQ 1: Blessed Pumps +1
:
:*1 x Gold Thread
:*1 x Velvet Cloth
:*1 x Tiger Leather
:*1 x Manticore Hair
:*1 x Eltoro Leather
You probably won't use these for very long if you have the next few pieces, so i wouldn't worry about HQ.
71 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Cogtooth Skagnogg (SCNM)
I had just recently noticed these. If you're breaking 1k mp at any time, these will give you at least 40 mp.
72 	 	, 
:Yield: Errant Pigaches
:HQ 1: Mahatma Pigaches
:
:*1 x Rainbow Thread
:*1 x Velvet Cloth
:*1 x Undead Skin
:*2 x Ram Leather
I only listed HQ here because i don't think the NQ version outperforms the other options i have here.
73 	 	===Notorious Monster===
*Fafnir
*King Behemoth
Items needed:
*Aquarian Abjuration: Feet
*Cursed Pumps/-1
75 	 	==Nyzul Isle Investigation==
*Floor 20
75 	 	===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. When you're not casting cures, this is great for the substantial mp boost and Fast Cast effect.
81 	 	==Trial of the Magians==
*Trial 4258
I macro these in for Stoneskin, the +10 extra Subtle Blow to Auspice and barspells.
==Other Guides by Eclipstic==
*Black Mage Equipment Guide by Eclipstic
*Dancer Equipment Guide by Eclipstic
*Ninja Equipment Guide By Eclipstic (In Progress)