Arcanum

established march 2022

We want to make a community that fosters its players create an environment that is dynamic, diverse, and exciting.Our biggest priority is for our members to explore everything FFXIV has to offer and grow as a player while making friendships along the way.

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Arcanum

rules

001. Respect each other. 002. Do not spam in the Discord server or any of our chats (no entering and leaving, spamming staff, or text spamming). In addition please avoid any discussions on politics or religion. 003. No soliciting unless otherwise approved. 004. Under no circumstances will drama be discussed in FC chat/Discord.
If you have an issue with someone, speak to a Mod or handle it in DMs. No name shaming/witch hunting other players and communities whatsoever.

005. Abide by FFXIV Terms and Conditions.
We do allow cosmetic and QoL mods to be discussed only in our discord 006. Do not encourage others to break the rules.
This involves conspiring to troll or any plans to intentionally provoke the community or any single person. 007. Do not harass or verbally abuse/assault anyone. Do not fabricate anything in order to start drama. If you intentionally provoke a single member this will get you to near ban. Depending on the severity of the incident each case will be dealt accordingly and will have varying consequences.

008. Do not post anything offensive, provocative, illegal, or any other extreme content on Discord or in-game chats. This includes but is not limited to: porn, gore, criminal activity, and drugs. 009. No sexual harassment or discrimination of any kind allowed. 010. No stealing from the FC chest. Inactivity Kicks.
Our kick day is when your account has reached 60d of inactivity.
We prune nonmembers who have not spoken on the discord for 6 months. They can always rejoin with another link!If you have a special circumstance that you know you will be gone for an extended period of time but know when you'll be back please let the officers know so we will not kick you!

Tribunal

Tribunal
Our tribunal system is the 3 strike system: Warning, Near Ban, Banned.Warnings You broke rules 1-5Near Ban You broke rules 1-5, twice
Case by case basisBanned
You're gone forever.

Raid 101

Raid officers and staff put together some resources for new raiders! If you're totally new, and lost in all the raid jargon, please use our resource to get up to speed.

BiS & Melds
Food & Pots
Rotation
Mitigation
UI
PF
Resources

What is mitigation?

What is mitigation and how to use it
by Kaptn Mitigation is the act of reducing incoming damage. Simple enough right? Mitigation tends to come in one of three ways:
Healing
Shielding
% damage reductionEach role uses those in different ways but whether you’re a DPS, healer or tank it’s just as important to mitigate damage well, especially in harder content where each % or point of hp counts.Healing
Healing is effective in scenarios where the incoming damage isn’t too high. An AOE that hits multiple times can easily be mitigated by heals over time for example. It is far less effective against big hit since healing can never surpass your maximum hp.Shielding
Shielding is effective everywhere, however once the shield is consumed, it’s gone. It shines most against single hits, tank busters or big AOEs that hit only once since the shields can be very big, sometimes even being bigger than your maximum HP.% damage reduction
% damage reduction is useful everywhere ! Whether it’s multiple smaller hits, or a big one, any % helps. One important thing to note is that it stacks up multiplicatively and not additively, stacking multiple ones in some cases isn’t the best. While it can help on big AOEs (using feint & addle at the same time), keep in mind you can’t just reach 100% and call it a day.For example: A hit goes out and does 100 damage. If a player applies a 10% damage reduction and someone else uses a 10% damage reduction, the result will be:100 -10% = 90
90 - 10% = 81Is it bad? No! Some hits will require multiple buffs/debuffs to be stacked. Mitigation for each role
by Kaptn Each role uses mitigation differently, with healers/tanks having a lot more to use versus DPS.DPS
DPS comes in multiple forms. Melees will have feint, Casters will have addle and Phys Range will all have a similar effect (each class having a different name).These will almost always be used on big AOEs that hit the group. Talk with your group/healers about where they want the mit to be applied. Generally, Melee 1 and Melee 2 will alternate their Feints. If the hit is big enough, the caster will add Addle with Melee 1 and the Prange will add their own mit with Melee 2, or vice versa. This is very fighter dependent, talk with your healers to see where they need the mit!In some cases, using Feint or Addle on a tank buster can also help.Each DPS also has Second Wind, also referred to as “Personal”. Make sure to make good use of it. When healers are out of range or there’s too much going on, using Second Wind can be the difference between a wipe or a success.Healers
In most parties, you will have a regen healer and a shield healer. They will both use a ton of mitigation to keep the party alive in multiple ways. It’s hard to describe exactly how to use it as this is very fight dependent and a lot of it comes down to who your co-healer is. Some mechanics will have one healer focus the main tank while the other one focuses the off tank. Some mechanics will be half the party for one, half the party for the other. Some mechanics will be keeping the party alive together. Talk it out with your co-healer and experiment!The most important part here is your resource management. While putting a 200k shield on someone is strong, if it’s to mitigate a 50k damage hit you’re wasting resources that could be used elsewhere. Same thing applies for healing; if the tank is half hp but there is no damage going out for the next 20 seconds, you don’t need to fully heal the tank right away. Use that time to DPS and save some resources for later.You also want to make sure you have mitigation (Heals and shields) for every raid-wide/hits incoming. Having a plan in place helps a lot with that.

Tanks
Tanks will use a lot of mitigation in every fight. While they all have different names for the skills, here are the terms generally used for them to cover the similar tank cooldowns:Invuln: Living Dead / Holmgang / Superbolide / Hallowed Ground
Rampart: Rampart
25s: Bloodwhetting / The Blackest Night / Heart of Corundum / Holy Shelltron
Buddy Mit: Nascent Flash / The Blackest Night / Heart of Corundum / Intervention
120s or 40% or “big mit”: Damnation / Shadowed Vigil / Great Nebula / Guardian
AOE mit: Shake it Off / Dark Missionary / Heart of light / Divine Veil
Reprisal is also an AOE mit used by all tanksEach of the classes also have additional skills not “shared”. Thrill of battle, Dark mind, Camouflage, etc etc.The main use of all of these will be for tank busters. As a general rule, on every tank buster you will want: your 25 + 1 other mit. If you can survive with this, good! This means you can save resources for either the next tank buster, or some mechanics where it hits hard.
In other cases, you will need your 25 + 2 mits to survive.
And in some cases, you will need to invuln to pass through the tank buster. Note that while it’s not always needed to invuln, a lot of the fights will have the tanks use it to make it much easier to mitigate.For your AOE mit, it will mostly be used on raidwides and generally alternate between Main Tank and Off tank.Raidwide 1: MT uses AOE mit + OT reprisal
Raidwide 2: OT uses AOE mit + MT Reprisal
Raidwide 3: MT uses AOE mit + OT reprisalYou can also use both OT or both MT at the same time, however it is a bit easier to remember only 1 cooldown compared to 2, and gives you less weaving to do.

Raid Food and Pots

Why do I need raid food and pots? How do I know which is the best?
by ali Potions are medicines that give a temporary gain to your main stat. This buff is very short, but it gives a significant buff that causes you to do a significant amount of extra damage while it's active, especially if used under buffs. By buffing your main stat, it causes all of the damage you deal to scale much higher during the window the potion is active.Food is very important at all stages from prog to clear, but more so during prog. High-end fights deal a specific amount of damage that can bring a player down to critical health, and this damage is tuned by the devs with players' food buffs in mind. The one stat all food has in common is "Vitality" which increases your HP, so not having food can cause you to die to unavoidable incoming damage. Food also comes with buffs for stats that are desirable for doing more damage (critical hit, determination, direct hit, spellspeed, skillspeed) so food will allow you to do the most damage possible.The best food and potions depend entirely on job. For potions, you want to use the one that buffs your main stat (mind, dexterity, intelligence, or strength). An easy way to check this is by opening your character panel with the job equipped. The main stat will be significantly higher than the other three, or you can also check your gear because it should be the stat on every piece of gear you are using.For food, it's best you consult an external source like The Balance or ask a mentor of the job you're inquiring about. Most people will be using crit food, but det/dh food is also viable depending on gear and sps/sks food may be used for GCD alignment purposes.

BiS and Melding

What the heck does BiS mean and how do I gear?
by Reylah BiS stands for “Best in Slot”. Every combat job in this game has a specific set of gear and Materia melds that enables them to do the most damage they can push which changes every patch. Gear in FFXIV is a progressive process. Gearing up normally starts with crafting the new set for your class and earning a weapon from current EX raid, then moves onward to winning gear in savage raids.If you are doing savage, then there are two sets you need in mind:
Progressive BiS/Starting BiS – Opening patch crafted gear + EX weapon.
This is gear that will slowly be replaced as you progress through your savage tierStandard BiS – Savage Gear + Tome gear augmented with savage material loot. This set will NORMALLY be your final set.Every class BiS can be found in The Balance Discord under their respective class resource tab. As the patch goes on, BiS alternatives can be obtained through different content. These changes will always be found in The Balance discord as well.

What should I meld and why?
by ali Melding materia is meant to primarily accomplish two things:
1) It adds permanent stat buffs similar to what food does to allow you to do as much damage as possible
2) Aligning your GCD (global cooldown) by speeding up your spellspeed or skillspeed if it's not able to be aligned without it.Raid gear was made to be melded, so it is absolutely important that your gear is melded at any time when you step into high-end duties.As for specifically what to meld, this is also similar to food. You should be melding the stats that you will get the most benefit out of. You should always consult external guides/mentors specific to job, but most of the time this will end up being crit, det, or dh because these are the stats that directly buff your damage.IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE that all gear comes with inherent stats and these stats have a limit. When you go to meld any piece of materia, check to see if the piece of gear is capable of having that stat added to it. If you see the number turn red in the melding prompt, that piece of gear is already capped in that stat, and you will be losing potential stat points. There are very, very few exceptions to this rule and you should only do this if people have calculated the BiS and the BiS requires this.

UI/HUD

UI/HUD, what are some helpful changes I can make to make raiding efficient?
by ali Most of the changes made to your UI/HUD are going to be up to preference. The most important thing is to make sure your HUD is laid out in a way that you know exactly where to look for relevant information during a raid.For example, a healer might want to have the party list closer to the center of their display than a DPS player would because healers need to keep track of team HP and be able to click on teammates quickly.A big one for any player is making sure that your debuffs are clearly in an area you are able to check quickly, and make them bigger if you want to make them even clearer to read.While you're raiding you should ask yourself "Am I having to look around my screen to hunt down any information I need during a fight?" and if the answer is yes, you should move those HUD elements to somewhere nearer to your center of vision. At the very least, you do not want to clutter relevant info in a way that it's hard to parse mid-fight.

Gains

What does “Gain on X” mean?
by Crimson Summary:
The term “Gain on X” in Final Fantasy 14 refers to which skills you should be utilizing when attacking multiple enemies. There are some jobs in the game where if you are only hitting two enemies you still do more damage using only single target weaponskills (GCDs) and abilities (OGCDs). The term “Gain on X” is used to describe how many enemies need to be hit by a weaponskill or ability for it to be more beneficial for damage.Examples:
1) One of the easiest examples of this is with the dancer job. The Cascade Weaponskill is the first single target action in a dancers standard 1, 2, 3 attack sequence. As pictured below it will hit only 1 enemy with an attack potency of 220. However, it is paired with the Area of effect (AOE) weaponskill, Windmill, which shares a cooldown.The Windmill weaponskill only hits with a potency of 120, but that is for every enemy hit by it. So if you are able to hit 2 enemies with Windmill that potency then equals 240 which becomes higher than the standard 220 potency from its single target variant. This makes Windmill a “Gain on 2” since hitting only 2 enemies makes it more beneficial than using the single target Cascade.

2) Another example of this is the Samurai abilities Hissatsu: Shinten and Hissatsu: Kyuten (Pictured below). The Shinten variant is the single target ability that has a potency of 250. Kyuten is the AOE variant that has a potency of 100. If you only hit 2 targets with the Kyuten ability it will only deal a total of 200 potency when used which does not make it more beneficial than Shinten. However, if you hit 3 or more enemies the potency will then be 300, 400, 500, etc. depending on how many enemies are hit. Kyuten requiring 3 enemies to be hit to have a higher potency would make that ability a “Gain on 3”.

Party Finder

Party Finder 101, what PF says and how to set one up.
by Reylah Party Finder is an important tool if you want to get practice or clears outside of your static times or fc events. Every fight in PF has its own language due to different strategies or raid plans being circulated when a fight is current.For any current fight, PF will have multiple parties up each with their own progression shown by what mechanic they are currently stuck on. PF titles will list which mechanic the group wishes to practice as well as any raidplans or strategies the leader wants to use. Group leader will also add one of these following words along with the mechanic:Fresh – New to practicing that mechanic, expectations for party to reach and wipe early to mechanic.
Prog – Currently practicing mechanic, expectations for party to study and understand how mechanics can be resolved but still wipe to it.
Cleanup – Working to resolve mechanic and move onto the next part of the fight, expectations for party to be comfortable with mechanic and resolving it.A fight with multiple complicated mechanics or phases will typically have several different raid plans. The PF title will always say what phase or mechanic will have what raid plan or strategy.An example I will use if M7S, a fight with 3 phases and two raid plans.M7S | P2 Clean up into P3 Fresh | Toxic Friends P1 and P3, Locked Seeds P2So Toxic friends is the raid plan for the phases 1 and 3, then Locked Seeds is the raid plan for phase 2. Leader intends for the group to know P2 clean enough to move onto P3.If there is any confusion with PF language for any fight, you can always ask in the savage threads or ping an officer and they will explain it to you or help you set up your own PF.

Resources

What are common resources people refer to?
by Reylah For combat-oriented content, the most important resource has to be raid plans. These are the most important resource available to everyone. These are relevant in every fight in this game, typically found in a Pastebin link in the PF title. These make sure everyone is on the same page when doing mechanics.Another resource people commonly use are visual guides provided by FFXIV content creators such as Hector, Mr. Happy, Kobe, Rinon, Yukizuri, and many more. Often raid plans are created from these creators, or these creators will adopt current raidplans already out. If you do not see a Pastebin for a raid plan and see a familiar name, assume you can just look up the fight on YouTube with the creator’s name at the end. Descriptions in their videos might also refer to the raid plan they are referencing as well.Lastly, raiders will always use The Balance discord for anything related to their class. The Balance provides per each combat class their current skill rotation, their BiS (Best in Slot) gear and respective melds for current AND previous ultimates, tips/macros, and much more. If there is a question for a class you play that cannot be answered by mentors here, then this discord is your best chance at getting it answered. Icyveins is a similar resource guide to The Balance but not nearly as in depth as it.On the topic of Discord, there is always a discord server for exactly what you need. There are ultimate and savage raiding discords, discords that handle crafting and gathering information, discords for housing and recruitment, and many more. All you need to do is ask and someone will point you down to a server for it.

Raid Jargon

What the heck does that mean? Below are some resources for raid jargon and what they mean.Acronyms, abbreviations, and common terms
Aether PF Strats - Glossary
Materia Raiding - Concepts

high priestess

Corvilyn Yomi
FC LeaderFounder of the FC
Recruitment and welcoming
Weekly events
Submarine management

Hello, my name is Corvi and I enjoy bringing people together in my favorite game. I've been a guild leader since Runescape '07 and before FFXIV I played a lot of League of Legends and Overwatch.
I'm interested in giving members the best experience in FFXIV! If that's helping you get mounts or achievements, ushering you into end game raids, or organizing community events-- I'm there for you!
When I'm not on FFXIV I'm probably out and about in SoCal or doing some arts and crafts!

death

Ruri Goku
Co-Founder and UltimatesUltimate content
Team management
DSR, TOP, FRU

Hello my name is Ruri Goku, I am the Ultimate raid lead for Arcanum. Ever since I started raiding I've had a passion to reach the top of this game, to feel the rush at the end of the line. So far I've been able to reach my goal, and help many others grab theirs. I'm as competitive as it comes and I hope to help you embrace what this game has to offer.When you have question or want to get into end game raiding I'm the guy you go to in the server. Whether are you are new or old to raiding for any form of content I got you covered with advice and help on how to get started or how to improve. My goal with the fc is develop strong groups that are able to achieve any goal they set out and make strong bonds with their peers. Anyone in this game can accomplish anything they set their mind to, and I'm here to help make that happen. Together we'll make an Eorzea shine bright with <Star>!

the magician

Byrot Pilott
EventsVP
RP & casual events
Impromptu event coordinator
Weekly Events

Hello, everyone! I'm Byrot Pilott, a dedicated member of our Free Company and a passionate scholar of Eorzean lore. My love for the rich history and tales of our realm runs deep, and I'm always eager to share and discuss the fascinating stories that make Eorzea come alive. In addition to my lore studies, I also wield the arcane arts as a Black Mage, drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of Gridania. When I'm not immersed in the mysteries of Eorzea's past or crafting spells, I'm wholeheartedly dedicated to our company's success. You may find me as a male hyur, or on my bunn girl, but I'll always be around to support our fellow members. If you ever want to chat about Eorzean lore, the arcane arts, or anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we'll uncover the hidden secrets and legends of our realm during our adventures!

the fool

Yukka Izumi
CraftsRaid Supplier
Company projects
Gardening
Crafting resources

Hey there, I'm Yukka! As the Master Crafter of our FC, I've been a dedicated member of XIV for a couple of years now, and my passion for it only grows stronger by the day. From delving into hardcore raiding to enjoying the more laid-back crafting and gathering activities, I find joy in every aspect of the game.I believe in creating a welcoming environment and enjoy meeting new people. I'm always eager to greet and connect with fellow adventurers, hoping to forge new friendships and tackle content together. Recently, I've taken a keen interest in crafting and gathering, spending hours perfecting various recipes for food and potions, ensuring our FC is well-equipped for our adventures!If you have any queries or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out—I'll do my utmost to provide helpful answers. Let's embark on this journey together, sharing enjoyable moments in-game and taking the time to relax, bond, and get to know one another!

the chariot

Reylah Azulion
Savage RaidsSavage Content
Savage Beginner Events
Team management

Hey everyone! I am Reylah Azulion, the FC's bluest Red Mage and the officer in charge of everything related to the normal/savage raids!
I started my adventure during the beginning of Endwalker and have not put down the game since. Raiding has been my primary interest, clearing Endwalker's Pandemonium and having four ultimate titles under my belt. After drifting from statics and fcs, I landed in Arcanum where I was able to come out of my shell and help out as much as i can whether it be filling in for raiding groups, participating in our many events, or just hanging out with the members that have become my family here.
My goal as officer in the upcoming expansion and beyond is getting as many stars through the savage raids whether they go through PF or form a static with their fellow members. If there are any questions or concerns you have whether it be about raiding or otherwise I will gladly answer them to the best of my ability.

the Tower

Miqo San
Blue Mage & BeastmasterBlue Mage
Beastmaster
Morbol teams
Spell Acquisition

Hey, my name is Miqo San, also known as N'akidoya Nekochan, and I proudly hold the title of the Blue Mage leader for Arcanum. I've done many things in my time in XIV such as raiding, gposing, achievement hunting just to name a few, but I've found Blue Mage to be one of the most interesting parts of XIV.

Staff

Community Staff
Kaptn Kitten -- buffs, chocobos, gardening
Cati Kiryuin, Momoji Moji-- eventsRaid Staff
Kaptn Kitten, Hopeless Romantic, Raiden Daikeji, Crimson Smokey -- Ultimates
Good Caster, Miqo San, Aymeria Articaea -- Savage