Sage (job)

The Sage , abbreviated as SAG or SGE , is a job class that has appeared in a number of games in the Final Fantasy series. The Sage could be considered a heavily magic-specialized variant of the Red Mage, being able to cast both Black and White Magic, but being physically very weak with virtually no prowess with weapons. They also have low HP and speed and weak physical defenses as most mage-type classes do. Sometimes they have a lower MP total than a regular mage, but this is compensated by their ability to use any kind of magic from both schools unlike the regular Red Mage that has a limited pool.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy III===
The Sage is a job gained in Eureka in the NES version, while it is gained from the Earth Crystal in the 3D versions. Sages are highly adept mages who have mastered all levels of the Black and White arts. While they have numerous techniques at their disposal, their MP is limited compared to those spell casters who are more specialized. The Sage is considered to be a powered-up version of the Red Mage job, but it lacks the physical offense in exchange for focusing on Black and White arts.
===Final Fantasy IV===
Tellah is a Sage and is able to cast limited White and Black Magic when he joins the party, as he has forgotten much of his spells in his old age. He later remembers the spells, becoming able to cast all but a select few spells. Tellah has very low MP, however.
Palom mentions wanting to become a Sage like Tellah, but shows no proficiency for White Magic. Fusoya the Lunarian could also be considered a Sage.
====Final Fantasy IV: The After Years====
Palom schools Leonora in Black Magic, while she already knows White Magic. When Palom asks if she is going to become a Sage, she says no, however, towards the story's end Leonora confirms her recent decision is to become one after all.
=== Final Fantasy XIV ===
Sage (SGE) appeared as a new healer job in the Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker expansion. The job focuses on using barriers to defend their allies. The job uses a weapon original to the game called Nouliths, a series of flying aether arms that are controlled entirely by the user's aether.
===Final Fantasy Tactics Advance===
Sage (SAG) is a job exclusive to nu mou. Sages are similar to Alchemists in that they have some status ailment magic and wield maces in battle. While their Weapon Attack and Magic Power stats are above average, and they have high MP, they have one crippling flaw: they are the slowest job. For this reason, it is to a nu mou's advantage to learn the Sagacity Skill action ability, especially the powerful spells Ultima Blow and Giga Flare, and then switch to a quicker job while equipping Sagacity Skill as the secondary action ability.
====Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift====
Sage is a job class for the nu mou. They primarily use maces to cast damaging spells and status effects. A good spellcaster class since it has a decent array of skills, Sage can equip shields and has a high Move range. A Sage can be particularly useful when combined with Time Magick as the secondary ability, becoming able to place buffs, debuffs, restore ailments and wreak havoc with damaging spells.
===Final Fantasy Tactics S===
===Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light===
The Sage is proficient in using both White and Black Magic.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions II===
"Onion Sage" from Final Fantasy III appears as a summon.
===Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)===
Sage is one of Onion Knight's EX Modes. While a Sage, his magic attacks do more damage and fire more projectiles as well as having access to the spell book EX Burst.
====Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy====
The Onion Knight retains his Sage EX Mode with the same effects.
Sage is also an advanced job that can be selected for a character in the player's party for Quick Battle, Friend Cards, or wireless matches. Combining the powers of the Summoner, Black Mage and White Mage, and doubles the rate at which the EX Gauge fills.
====Dissidia Final Fantasy NT====
===Final Fantasy Artniks===
===Final Fantasy All the Bravest===
The Sage is a character available to the party, he uses the Meteor ability during battle. He unlocks at level 56.
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
===Final Fantasy Explorers===
Sage is a job unlocked after the the 4★ quest "Aptitude Exam: Dragoon and Sage". The Sage uses high and ultimate magic to deal massive damage to foes.
===Mobius Final Fantasy===
A card of Wol as a Sage appears.
===Final Fantasy Trading Card Game===
The Sage job appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game as Lightning-, Fire-, Water-, and Ice-elemental Backup and Forward cards.
RefiaSage TCG.png|Sage [1-110C] Chapter series card.
LunethSage3 TCG.png|Sage [5-010C]/[13-009C] Chapter series card.
IngusSage TCG.png|Sage [5-033C] Chapter series card.
ArcSage TCG.png|Sage [9-009C] Chapter series card.
Sage Explorers TCG.png|Sage [15-093C] Chapter series card.
Sage NuMou TCG.png|Sage [15-121C] Chapter series card.
Sage 1-133C from FFTCG Opus.jpg|Sage [1-133C] Opus series card.
Sage 2-005C from FFTCG Opus.jpg|Sage [2-005C] Opus series card.
Sage 4-011C from FFTCG Opus.jpg|Sage [4-011C] Opus series card.
Sage 4-031C from FFTCG Opus.jpg|Sage [4-031C] Opus series card.
===Final Fantasy Portal App===
Sage from Final Fantasy III appears as a Triple Triad card.
===Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin===
The Sage is an Expert Job available after unlocking the corresponding nodes in the Black Mage and White Mage Job Trees. It is also available to Sophia after clearing the "Ebon Memories: The Tragic Cynic" side mission.
Sage is versatile caster job used for both offense and support. Similar to the Red Mage, this job combines all of the Black and White Magic spells onto one wheel, making it the ultimate caster job that is greater than the sum of its parts. While Sage is an excellent caster job, this comes at the expense of little to no physical prowess, leaving the Sage powerless should they run out of MP in prolonged encounters. To alleviate this, the Sage's passive include increased magical damage, a decrease in MP cost for action abilities, and HP and MP recovery when using potions.
==Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances==
===Knights of the Crystals===
The Sage appears on an ultimate card.
KotC Sage Male.png|Sage (male).
KotC Sage Female.png|Sage (female).
==Gallery==
Refia-Sage.png|Refia Sage in Final Fantasy III (DS).
Ffta-nu-mou-sage.jpg|A nu mou Sage in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.
FFTS Sage Sprite.png|Sprite in Final Fantasy Tactics S.
FFTS Sage SR Portrait.png|Portrait in Final Fantasy Tactics S.
FFTS Sage SR Icon.png|Icon in Final Fantasy Tactics S.
SageCrown.jpg|Yunita as a Sage in Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.
BDPB Sage Artwork.png|Artwork of a Sage in Bravely Default: Praying Brage.
Dissidia Onion Sage.png|Onion Knight as a Sage in Dissidia Final Fantasy.
FF3 Sage L Artniks.png|Final Fantasy Artniks.
FF3 Sage R I Artniks.png|Final Fantasy Artniks.
Sage ATB.png|Final Fantasy All the Bravest.
FFRK Sage Sprite.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Sage sprites.png|Sage in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFE Sage.png|Sage from Final Fantasy Explorers.
Mobius Sage.png|Mobius Final Fantasy.
==Etymology==
de:Weiser
it:Saggio
 
Category:Recurring jobs