Category:Blue Magic

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Contents 1 Blue Magic Skill 1.1 Acquiring Blue Magic 1.2 Learning Tips 1.3 Setting Blue Magic 1.4 Using Blue Magic 2 Equipment that Enhances this Skill 2.1 By Amount Added 2.2 By Equipment Slot 2.2.1 Head 2.2.2 Body 2.2.3 Waist 2.2.4 Ring 2.2.5 Earring 3 Blue Magic Spells 4 Further reading

Blue Magic Skill

• Blue Magic Skill is the skill base from which Blue Magic derives. It is most importantly relational to the resistance rate of all Magical Blue Magic Spells. In short, Blue Magic Skill is the largest factor which determines if a Magical Blue Magic Spell is resisted or not.
• Physical blue magic spells 'failing to take effect' means you missed completely, this can be strongly related to your weapon accuracy (or skill with a certain weapon); this is not to say that physical blue magic spells aren't effected by blue magic skill at all, just yet.
• Blue Magic Skill also factors into other blue magic, boosting their effectiveness.
  • Note that because Blue cures follow White cure formulas, only Healing Magic skill will affect Blue cure potency.

Acquiring Blue Magic

Blue magic is acquired by “learning” the special abilities of monsters.

1. You can only learn the special abilities of monsters when Blue Mage is set as your main job.
2. You have a chance to acquire blue magic when defeating a monster that has used a learnable special ability.
3. The monster must have executed the ability, but it does not need to connect. (It may miss, but it has to use it all the way.)
4. The maximum skill difference to be able to learn a skill is 29 levels below the level of the blue magic you wish to learn (the blue magic level of the ability you wish to learn is equal to the blue magic skill cap at the ability's level). Below level 50, this means you can learn skills at a max of 9 levels out, assuming you have earned at least one level of skill since leveling. For example, Blitzstrahl is level 44, meaning its skill level is (44 + 1) * 3 = 135. 29 levels below this is 106, which is attainable at level 35. This changes after level 50, when the increase in Blue Magic from level to level goes from +3 to +5, the level range at which you can learn spells decreases from 9 to 5. Therefore, you cannot learn Magic Fruit (58) at all until your Blue Magic is capped at level 53, you cannot learn Dimensional Death until it is capped at 55, etc. Frightful Roar may not normally be acquired in Phomiuna Aqueducts either, as the skill level between the cap of 40 and the cap of 50 is 30 levels.
5. The Magus Jubbah, which can be worn at level 58, gives a +15 bonus to blue magic skill and therefore makes your learning level range an additional 3 levels if your skill is capped, increasing the level distance from 5 to 8. This increases to 6 to 9 at level 61 (+4 skill for level 67).
6. It is possible to learn blue magic from monsters that never give EXP (e.g. BCNM enemies, some quest NMs, etc).
7. You will not acquire blue magic if you are KO'd when a monster is defeated.
8. It is not necessary to be the target of a monster's special ability in order to learn blue magic, or even be close enough to get a log message about it using the ability, but you do have to be close enough to receive experience for the fight, even if there is no experience to be gained.
9. It is possible to learn spells in Besieged. In order to do so, a party or alliance member must land the killing blow to the mob that uses the move you wish to learn.
10. You cannot learn blue magic from 'Call For Help' mobs.

Learning Tips

• Azure Lore does not improve learning chances.
• Below 25% HP, monsters will use their TP immediately upon reaching 100%. Below 50% HP, monsters will use their TP upon reaching 200%. Before then, they will use it randomly.
• It is possible to learn spells with higher level members in your party.
• It is possible to learn Blue Magic from monsters that check "Too Weak".
• Wearing the Magus Bazubands, which can be worn at level 56, further increases your chances at learning blue magic. It is not known how large the chances become after equipped.
• Bludgeon gives mob 30% TP on full-hit making it a great spell for getting mob down to 25% health and enough TP to use TP attack.
• Using no weapon is a safe way to learn higher level spells from too weak mobs.
  • Beware using sub jobs that have native Hand-to-Hand skill, as this can make your attacks unexpectedly powerful. These subs include Ninja, Warrior, Monk, Puppetmaster, Dancer, and Thief.
  • Using one-damage staves (Nation Signet Staves, Trick Staff, Treat Staff etc.) is also a great way to feed a mob TP without doing too much damage.
  • If the monster is weak, but too high level to hit regularly with zero combat skill, then using one-damage clubs or swords is a good option.
• Dia gives 10% TP to mob with minimal DoT damage, making it a good spell to spam for feeding mob TP.
• If you disconnect after a mob uses the desired move, but your party kills the monster before you disappear, you still have the same chance to have learned it when you come back. Simply check your spell list.
• By subbing Beastmaster and Charming the mob you are trying to learn the spell from, you can attack mobs at same level to learn spells, and when "uncharmed" get an additional chance to learn spell (typically charmed mob will immediately use TP special ability once uncharmed).

Setting Blue Magic

Unlike other magic spells, it is not possible to use blue magic as soon as it is acquired. First, the spells you wish to use must be “set.”

Level	Blue Magic Points	Maximum Set Spells
1-10	10	6
11-20	15	8
21-30	20	10
31-40	25	12
41-50	30	14
51-60	35	16
61-70	40	18
71-75	45	20

1. Point Total/Maximum

• Each blue magic spell is assigned a point value (blue magic points). The level of the blue mage determines the maximum number of points available for setting spells.

2. Maximum Number of Set Spells

• The maximum number of blue magic spells that can be set at one time is also determined by the blue mage's level. This maximum number may decrease when the blue mage is under a level restriction and so the set numbers are assigned a color for easy reference.
• Blue magic spells can be set by selecting the “Set Spells” option after choosing “Blue Magic” under “Magic” in the main menu. Please be aware that any time blue magic spells are set, the blue mage will be unable to cast any spells for 1 minute. The one minute timer does not apply when spells are set within your Mog House or Rent-A-Room.
• By setting certain spells combinations, you will gain certain job traits.
• Through a bug, zoning while having the "Set Spells" window open will bypass the one minute timer.

Regarding Blue Magic Spells

• The help text for blue magic contains various types of information.

1. Blue magic spell name
   
2. Spell effect - The TP information included in "physical" blue magic spells is applicable when using the job ability "Chain Affinity."
3. Blue magic type (Physical/Magical) - There are two types of blue magic spells--physical and magical. The accuracy for "physical" blue magic is affected by the accuracy of the equipped main weapon.
   
4. Monster family - This refers to the monster family from which the blue magic spell was learned. The accuracy and damage of blue magic spells are affected by the relation between different monster families.
   
5. Status bonus - This bonus is applied to the caster when the applicable blue magic spell is set.
   
6. Usable level - The minimum level required to cast the spell.
   
7. MP cost - The amount of MP required to cast the spell.
   
8. Blue magic points - The number of points required to set the spell.
   

Using Blue Magic

There are certain things to note about Blue Magic Spells that are the same or differ slightly from other types of magic.

1. You can be interrupted while casting Blue Magic (unlike Bard Songs), though like other magic, chances of interruption decrease as your Blue Magic skill level rises.
2. Blue Magic Spells that have an elemental component can be used to your advantage if you know a mobs weakness (Just like Elemental Magic)
3. Unlike all other types of Magic, Blue Magic Spells are stronger against certain ecosystems of mobs, and weaker against others; For example: Sprout Smack is acquired from Saplings (From the Plantoid ecosystem). Since it is a plantoid ability, it will be stronger against Beast type mobs (see Beast Strength Chart) and weaker against Vermin type mobs.
4. Magical type Blue Magic Spells will do more damage against mobs that are weak to Magic (I.E. Elementals, Jellies, etc), and less damage against those strong against Magic.
5. Physical type Blue Magic Spells can do more damage against mobs that are weak to a specific type of physical damage (blunt, piercing, slashing), and less damage against Mobs that are strong against physical attacks (Elementals, Jellies, etc.)
6. Enemy gains 10% TP for every non-zero damage hit. For physical multi-hit spells such as Disseverment, the target enemy will gain 50% TP assuming all 5 hits landed and inflicted 1 or more damage.

Equipment that Enhances this Skill

By Amount Added

Name	Skill Increase
	+15	+5	+3	+2
Magus Jubbah	Check
Magus Jubbah +1	Check
Immortal's Earring		Check
Mirage Keffiyeh		Check
Mirage Keffiyeh +1		Check
Ksi Sash			Check
Antica Ring				Check

By Equipment Slot

Head Level Name Jobs Bonus 75 Mirage Keffiyeh BLU +5 75 Mirage Keffiyeh +1 BLU +5 Body Level Name Jobs Bonus 58 Magus Jubbah BLU +15 74 Magus Jubbah +1 BLU +15 Waist Level Name Jobs Bonus 75 Ksi Sash MNK/WHM/BLM/RDM/PLD/BRD/RNG/SMN/BLU/PUP/SCH Salvage:+3 Ring Level Name Jobs Bonus 72 Antica Ring All +2 Earring Level Name Jobs Bonus 60 Immortal's Earring All +5

See: Combat Skills for more Skill information.

Blue Magic Spells

Level	Spell	Family	Type	MP	Blue points	Stat bonus	Cast	Recast	Auto-Sort Order	Description
1	Sandspin	Worm	M	10	2	VIT+1	1.5s	9.75s	058	Deals an area attack earth damage to enemies within range. Additional effect: Accuracy Down.
1	Pollen	Bee	M	8	1	CHR+1 HP+5	2s	5s	075	Restores HP.
1	Foot Kick	Rabbit	P	5	2	AGI+1	0.5s	6.5s	001	Deals critical damage. Chance of critical hit varies with TP.
4	Power Attack	Beetle	P	5	1	MND+1	0.5s	7.25s	002	Deals critical damage. Chance of critical hit varies with TP.
4	Sprout Smack	Sapling	P	6	2	MND+1	0.5s	7.25s	003	Additional effect: Slow. Duration of effect varies with TP.
4	Wild Oats	Mandragora	P	9	3	CHR+1 HP+10	0.5s	7.25s	004	Additional effect: Vitality Down. Duration of effect varies with TP.
8	Metallic Body	Crab	M	19	1	N/A	7s	60s	059	Absorbs a certain amount of damage from physical attacks and magical attacks.
8	Cocoon	Crawler	M	10	1	VIT+3	1.75s	60s	060	Enhances defense.
8	Queasyshroom	Funguar	P	20	2	HP-5 MP+5	2s	15s	005	Additional effect: Poison. Duration of effect varies with TP.
12	Battle Dance	Orc	P	12	3	DEX+2	1s	10s	006	Delivers an area attack. Additional effect: DEX Down. Duration of effect varies with TP.
12	Head Butt	Quadav	P	12	3	DEX+2	0.5s	10s	007	Damage varies with TP. Additional effect: "Stun."
12	Feather Storm	Yagudo	P	12	3	CHR+2 HP+5	0.5s	10s	008	Additional effect: Poison. Chance of effect varies with TP.
16	Helldive	Bird	P	16	2	CHR+1 HP+5	0.5s	11.25s	009	Damage varies with TP.
16	Healing Breeze	Dhalmel	M	55	4	CHR+2 HP+10	4.5s	15s	047	Restores HP for party members within area of effect.
16	Sheep Song	Sheep	M	22	2	CHR+1 HP+5	3s	60s	076	Puts all enemies within range to sleep.
18	Bludgeon	Cardian	P	16	2	STR+1	0.5s	11.75s	010	Delivers a threefold attack. Accuracy varies with TP.
18	Cursed Sphere	Fly	M	36	2	MND+1	3s	19.5s	069	Deals water damage to enemies within area of effect.
18	Blastbomb	Warmachine	M	36	2	STR+1	2.25s	15s	034	Deals fire damage to enemies within area of effect. Additional effect: "Bind."
20	Blood Drain	Giant Bat	M	10	2	HP-5 MP+5	4s	90s	084	Steals an enemy's HP. Ineffective against undead.
20	Claw Cyclone	Tiger	P	24	2	VIT+1	1s	19.75s	011	Damages enemies within area of effect with a twofold attack. Damage varies with TP.
22	Poison Breath	Hound	M	22	1	MND+1	3s	19.5s	070	Deals water damage to enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster. Additional effect: Poison.
24	Soporific	Flytrap	M	38	4	HP-5 MP+5	3s	26s	085	Puts all enemies within range to sleep.
26	Screwdriver	Pugil	P	21	3	VIT+1 CHR+1 HP+10	0.5s	14s	012	Deals critical damage. Chance of critical hit varies with TP.
28	Bomb Toss	Goblin	M	42	3	STR+2	3.75s	24.5s	035	Throws a bomb at an enemy. Deals an area attack fire damage to enemies within range.
30	Grand Slam	Gigas	P	24	2	INT+1	1s	4.25s	013	Delivers an area attack. Damage varies with TP.
30	Wild Carrot	Rabbit	M	37	3	HP+5	2.5s	6s	099	Restores HP for the target party member.
32	Sound Blast	Cockatrice	M	25	1	N/A	4s	30s	036	Lowers Intelligence of enemies within range.
32	Chaotic Eye	Coeurl	M	13	2	AGI+1	3s	25s	048	Silences an enemy.
34	Death Ray	Hecteyes	M	49	2	HP-5 MP+5	4.5s	29.25s	086	Deals dark damage to an enemy
34	Smite of Rage	Evil Weapon	P	28	3	AGI+3	0.5s	13s	014	Damage varies with TP.
36	Digest	Slime	M	20	2	HP-5 MP+5	4s	90s	087	Steals an enemy's HP. Ineffective against undead.
36	Pinecone Bomb	Treant	P	48	2	STR+1	2.5s	26.5s	015	Additional effect: sleep. Duration of effect varies with TP.
38	Jet Stream	Bat Trio	P	47	4	DEX+2	0.5s	23s	016	Delivers a threefold attack. Accuracy varies with TP.
38	Uppercut	Goobbue	P	31	3	STR+2 DEX+1	0.5s	17.5s	017	Damage varies with TP.
38	Blank Gaze	Opo-opo	M	25	2	N/A	3s	10s	100	Removes one beneficial magic effect from an enemy.
40	Mysterious Light	Magic Pot	M	73	4	AGI+3	3.75s	24.5s	049	Deals wind damage to enemies within range. Additional effect: Weight.
40	Terror Touch	Ghost	P	62	3	HP-5 MP+10	3.25s	21s	018	Additional effect: Weakens attacks. Accuracy varies with TP.
42	Venom Shell	Uragnite	M	86	3	MND+2	3s	45s	071	Poisons enemies within range and gradually reduces their HP.
42	MP Drainkiss	Leech	M	20	4	MP+5	4s	26s	088	Steals an enemy's MP. Ineffective against undead.
44	Mandibular Bite	Antlion	P	38	2	INT+1	0.5s	19.25s	019	Damage varies with TP.
44	Blitzstrahl	Doll	M	70	4	DEX+3	4.5s	29.25s	066	Deals lightning damage to an enemy. Additional effect: "Stun."
44	Stinking Gas	Doomed	M	37	2	AGI+1	4s	60s	050	Lowers Vitality of enemies within range.
46	Magnetite Cloud	Antica	M	86	3	VIT+2	4.5s	29.25s	061	Deals earth damage to enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster. Additional effect: Weight.
46	Geist Wall	Eft	M	35	3	HP-5 MP+10	3s	30s	089	Removes one beneficial magic effect from enemies within range.
46	Awful Eye	Bugard	M	32	2	MND+1	2.5s	60s	072	Lowers Strength of enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster.
48	Sickle Slash	Spider	P	41	4	HP-5 MP+15	0.5s	20.5s	020	Deals critical damage. Chance of critical hit varies with TP.
48	Blood Saber	Skeleton	M	25	2	HP-5 MP+5	4s	90s	090	Steals HP from enemies within range. Ineffective against undead.
48	Refueling	Cluster	M	29	4	AGI+2	1.5s	30s	051	Increase attack speed.
48	Jettatura	Hippogryph	M	37	4	MP+15	0.5s	120s	091	Enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster are frozen with fear.
50	Frightful Roar	Tauri	M	32	3	AGI+2	2s	45s	052	Weakens defense of enemies within range.
50	Ice Break	Golem	M	142	3	INT+1	5.25s	33.75s	041	Deals ice damage to enemies within range. Additional effect: "Bind."
50	Self-Destruct	Bomb	M	100	3	STR+2	3.25s	21s	037	Sacrifices HP to damage enemies within range. Affects caster with Weakness.
52	Filamented Hold	Diremite	M	38	3	VIT+1	2s	30s	062	Reduces the attack speed of enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster.
52	Cold Wave	Snoll	M	37	1	INT-1	4s	60s	042	Deals ice damage that lowers Agility and gradually reduces HP of enemies within range.
54	Hecatomb Wave	Demon	M	116	3	AGI+1	5.25s	33.75s	053	Deals wind damage to enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster. Additional effect: Blindness.
54	Radiant Breath	Wyvern	M	116	4	CHR+1 HP+5	5.25s	33.75s	077	Deals light damage to enemies within a fan-shaped area of effect originating from the caster. Additional effect: Slow and Silence.
56	Feather Barrier	Roc	M	29	2	N/A	2s	120s	054	Enhances evasion.
58	Flying Hip Press	Bugbear	M	125	3	AGI+1	5.75s	34.5s	055	Deals wind damage to enemies within range.
58	Light of Penance	Tonberry	M	53	5	CHR+1 HP+15	3s	60s	078	Reduces an enemy's TP. Additional effect: Blindness and "Bind."
58	Magic Fruit	Opo-opo	M	72	3	CHR+1 HP+5	2.5s	6s	081	Restores HP for the target party member.
60	Death Scissors	Scorpion	P	51	5	MND+2 CHR+2 HP+5	0.5s	24.5s	021	Damage varies with TP.
60	Dimensional Death	Shadow	P	48	5	DEX+1 CHR+1 HP+5	0.5s	23.75s	022	Damage varies with TP.
60	Spiral Spin	Ladybug	P	39	3	HP+5 STR+1	4s	15s	104	Additional Effect: Accuracy Down.
61	Seedspray	Rafflesia	P	61	2	VIT+1	4s	35s	102	Delivers a threefold attack. Additional Effect: Defense Down
61	Eyes On Me	Ahriman	M	112	4	HP-5 MP+15	4.5s	29.25s	092	Deals dark damage to an enemy.
61	Maelstrom	Sea Monk	M	162	5	MND+2	6s	39s	073	Deals water damage to enemies within range. Additional effect: STR Down.
61	Bad Breath	Morbol	M	212	5	INT+2 MND+2	8.75s	120s	063	Deals earth damage that inflicts multiple status ailments on enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster.
62	Body Slam	Dragon	P	74	4	VIT+1 MP+5	1s	27.75s	023	Delivers an area attack. Damage varies with TP.
62	Memento Mori	Corse	M	46	4	INT+1	3.5s	56s	043	Enhances magic attack.
62	1000 Needles	Sabotender	M	350	5	VIT+3 AGI+3	12s	120s	079	Shoots multiple needles at enemies within range.
63	Spinal Cleave	Qutrub	P	61	4	VIT+2 INT+1 MND+1	0.5s	28.5s	024	Accuracy varies with TP.
63	Frenetic Rip	Imp	P	61	3	INT+1	0.5s	28.5s	025	Delivers a threefold attack. Damage varies with TP.
63	Frypan	Moblin	P	65	3	DEX+2	1s	26s	026	Delivers an area attack. Additional effect: "Stun." Accuracy varies with TP.
63	Hydro Shot	Sahagin	P	55	3	MND+2	0.5s	26s	027	Additional effect: Enmity Down. Chance of effect varies with TP.
64	Feather Tickle	Colibri	M	48	2	AGI+1	4s	90s	056	Reduces an enemy's TP.
64	Yawn	Apkallu	M	55	3	CHR+1 HP+5	3s	60s	080	Puts all enemies within range to sleep.
64	Voracious Trunk	Marid	M	72	4	AGI+2	10s	56s	057	Steals one beneficial effect from an enemy.
65	Infrasonics	Lizard	M	42	4	INT+1	5s	120s	044	Lowers the evasion of enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster.
65	Zephyr Mantle	Puk	M	31	2	AGI+2	7s	60s	098	Creates shadow images that each absorb a single attack directed at you.
66	Frost Breath	Raptor	M	136	3	INT-2	6.5s	42.75s	045	Deals ice damage to enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster. Additional effect: Paralysis.
66	Sandspray	Qiqirn	M	43	2	VIT+1	3s	90s	093	Blinds enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster.
66	Corrosive Ooze	Slug	M	55	4	HP-10 MP+10	5s	30s	103	Lowers Defense and Attack of an enemy.
67	Enervation	Troll	M	48	5	HP-5 MP+5	3.5s	60s	094	Lowers the defense and magical defense of enemies within range.
67	Diamondhide	Troll	M	99	3	VIT+1	7s	90s	064	Gives party members within area of effect the effect of "Stoneskin."
68	Warm-Up	Mamool Ja	M	59	4	VIT+1	7s	120s	065	Enhances accuracy and evasion.
68	Firespit	Mamool Ja	M	121	5	STR+3	6.5s	42.75s	038	Deals fire damage to an enemy.
69	Tail Slap	Lamiae	P	77	4	MND+2	1s	28.5s	028	Delivers an area attack. Additional effect: "Stun." Damage varies with TP.
69	Hysteric Barrage	Lamiae	P	61	5	DEX+2 AGI+1	0.5s	28.5s	029	Delivers a fivefold attack. Damage varies with TP.
69	Regurgitation	Peiste	M	69	1	MP+3 INT+1 MND+1	5s	24s	101	Deals Water Damage Additional Effect: Bind.
70	Amplification	Flan	M	48	3	HP-5 MP+5	7s	56s	074	Enhances magic attack and magic defense.
70	Cannonball	Wamouracampa	P	66	3	STR+1 DEX+1	0.5s	28.5s	030	Damage varies with TP.
70	Asuran Claws	Gnole	P	81	2	AGI+3	3s	60s	105	Delivers a sixfold attack. accuracy varies with TP.
71	Lowing	Buffalo	M	66	2	HP-5	7s	56s	039	Gives enemies within range a powerful disease that prevents recovery of HP and MP.
71	Heat Breath	Manticore	M	169	4	STR+3	7.5s	49s	040	Deals fire damage to enemies within a fan-shaped area originating from the caster.
71	Triumphant Roar	Gargouilles	M	36	3	STR+3	3s	90s	107	Enhances Attack.
72	Disseverment	Aern	P	74	5	MND-1 INT+1	0.5s	32.75s	031	Delivers a fivefold attack. Additional effect: Poison. Accuracy varies with TP.
72	Saline Coat	Xzomit	M	66	3	VIT+2 AGI+2 MP+10	3s	60s	082	Enhances magic defense.
72	Sub-zero Smash	Ruszors	P	44	4	VIT+3 HP+10	1s	30s	106	Additional Effect: Paralysis. Damage varies with TP.
73	Ram Charge	Ram	P	79	4	HP+5	0.5s	34.75s	032	Damage varies with TP.
73	Temporal Shift	Hpemde	M	48	5	HP+10 MP+15	0.5s	120s	067	Enemies within range are temporarily prevented from acting.
73	Mind Blast	Soulflayer	M	82	4	MP+5 MND+1	3s	30s	095	Deals lightning damage to an enemy. Additional effect: Paralysis.
74	Actinic Burst	Ghrah	M	24	4	CHR+2 HP+20	0.5s	60s	083	Greatly lowers the accuracy of enemies within range for a brief period of time.
74	Reactor Cool	Zdei	M	28	5	INT+3 MND+3	3s	60s	046	Enhances defense and covers you with magical ice spikes. Enemies that hit you take ice damage.
74	Magic Hammer	Poroggo	M	40	4	MP-5 MND+2	4s	180s	097	Steals an amount of enemy's MP equal to damage dealt. Ineffective against undead.
75	Plasma Charge	Phuabo	M	24	5	STR+3 DEX+3	3s	60s	068	Covers you with magical lightning spikes. Enemies that hit you take lightning damage.
75	Vertical Cleave	Euvhi	P	86	3	VIT+1 HP-5 MP+5	0.5s	37.25s	033	Damage varies with TP.
75	Exuviation	Wamoura	M	40	4	HP+5 MP+5 CHR+1	3s	60s	096	Restores HP and removes one detrimental status effect.

Further reading

• http://www.neko-sentai.com/images/BlumageNFO.htm - Damage modifier information.