White Mage

The White Mage (Japanese: ????, or ?????? in earlier games without kanji support) is a character class (or job) in Square Enix's Final Fantasy series of computer role playing games. It is often also referred to as White Wizard or Priest. In Final Fantasy III, a White Mage evolves into a more powerful form - the Shaman.

Related Topics:
Square Enix - Final Fantasy - Computer role playing game - Final Fantasy III

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The White Mage is a portrayed as a skilled cleric who casts curative magic. Typically a poor physical combatant, with a limited repitoire of attack spells and an inability to utilize heavy weaponry or armor, its primary use is as support for other members of a battle party. There are traditionally a limited number of attack-based white magic spells (such as "Holy") which add some offensive capabilities to the class, but these spells are typically not available until the mage is much stronger. Because of the limited battle use of the class, the White Mage has occasionally been integrated with the Summoner class.

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The White Mage has appeared in the following games in the Final Fantasy series:

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• Final Fantasy I
• Final Fantasy III
• Final Fantasy V
• Final Fantasy X-2
• Final Fantasy XI
• Final Fantasy Tactics
• Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

In addition, the characters Minwu (Final Fantasy II), Rosa Farrell and Porom (Final Fantasy IV) can be roughly categorized as White Mage-like characters, as can Aeris Gainsborough (Final Fantasy VII). Garnet Til Alexandros XVII and Eiko Carol (Final Fantasy IX), and Yuna (Final Fantasy X) incorporate a number of characteristics of both the White Mage class and the Summoner class.

Related Topics:
Rosa Farrell - Porom - Aeris Gainsborough - Garnet Til Alexandros XVII - Eiko Carol - Yuna

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