Dark Magician

Dark Magician
Race	Asura
Job Change	1st Job
Job Class	Magician Class
Previous Job	Stepper
Next Job(s)	Chaos Magician; Warlock;
Common role(s)	Damage Dealer; Buffer/debuffer;
Job preferred Weapon(s)	Dirks; Staves, One Handed; Staves, Two Handed;

Dark Magician is well versed in the ways of magic. Stemming from several elemental skill trees the Dark Magician has a wide range of spells with many different effects.

The Dark Magician is the first job for the Asuran magician class. Dark Magicians possess a wide range of offensive magic. They have direct damage spells, area of effect (AoE) spells, along with a few curses and buffs. Dark Magicians use spells that drain and weaken the enemy. They also have the ability to release large bursts of damage in a short period of time, but they must be mindful not to burn through all of their mana too quickly.

Highlights

Strength

Two spammable ranged M.Atk skills (can alternate for very fast attacks)
AOE buffs: Bonus P.Atk (additional damage) for normal attacks, increase AtkSpd
Life Leech, Corpse HP Absorb, Corpse MP Absorb
Crowd Control/debuffs
Damage over time spells
They do plenty of direct damage or burst damage with spells. They also have Area of Effect (aka AOE) spells to damage targets in an area.

Weakness

Very low P.Def (defense from physical attacks)
Very low Max HP (can't take many hits)
Hard to solo in dungeons

Armor

Costumes

Dark Magicians (and its second class transfer, warlock or chaos magician) can wear Magician Costume which provide decent Magical Defense (aka M.Def) but bad Physical Defense (aka P.Def).

*Dark Magician* Costumes
Rank 1	Asura starting costumes
	Stepper Adventurer Jacket	Beginner's Light Leather Jacket
	Asura common costumes
	Adventurer Jacket	Light Leather Jacket
Rank 2	Asura
	Asura Robe	Skull Garb
	All races
	Link Robe	Pure Robe
Rank 3	Asura
	Demonhide Garb	Hellish Garb
	All races
	Anger Robe

Weapons

From the Job Level 1 Passive skills regarding weaponry, Dirks and Staves are favored by the skill tree. Since Epic 4, a Two-Handed Staff is the recommended weapon due to its high M.Atk.

Two-Handed Staves

Rank 1	Long Stick	Wooden Pole
Rank 2	Vitality Stick	Staff of Peace	Willow Staff
Rank 3	Amethyst Staff	Crystal Staff	Long Staff

Daggers

Rank 1	Dagger	Dirk
Rank 2	Blade of Darkness	Iron Dagger	Knight Hawk
Rank 3	Blade of Shadow	Ornamental Silver Knife

Job level bonus stats

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JLv	Str	Vit	Agi	Int	Wis	Dex	Luck
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1	4	6	3	10	10	3	0
2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
5	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
6	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
7	0	0	1	0	0	0	1
8	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
9	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
11	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
12	1	0	1	1	0	1	0
13	0	1	0	0	1	0	1
14	1	0	1	1	0	1	0
15	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
16	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
17	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
18	0	1	0	1	0	0	0
19	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
20	1	1	1	1	0	1	0
21	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
22	0	0	0	1	1	0	0
23	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
24	0	0	0	1	1	0	0
25	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
26	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
27	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
28	0	0	0	1	1	1	0
29	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
30	0	1	0	1	1	0	0
31	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
32	0	0	0	1	1	0	1
33	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
34	0	0	1	1	1	0	0
35	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
36	0	0	0	1	1	0	0
37	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
38	0	0	0	1	1	1	1
39	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
40	0	1	1	1	0	0	0
end	8	14	11	29	25	13	6
Optional overbreeding
41	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
42	1	0	1	1	1	1	0
43	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
44	0	0	0	1	1	0	1
45	1	1	1	0	1	1	0
46	0	0	0	1	1	0	0
47	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
48	1	1	1	1	1	1	0
49	0	2	0	0	0	2	0
50	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
end	12	18	15	34	30	17	8

Skills

Job Level 1

Magician Weapon Mastery

Cost per use:	MP 0	MP +0	N.C.
increase P.Atk by	12	4	N.C.

Increases P.Atk and AtkSpd when equipping a dirk or staff.

Mind Defense

Cost per use:	MP 0	MP +0	N.C.
increase M.Def by	3	+3	N.C.

Increases M.Def.

Magical Training Mastery

Cost per use:	MP 0	MP +0	N.C.
increase M.Atk by	+15	+5	N.C.

Increases M.Atk.

Job Level 5

Avoidance Expert

Cost per use:	MP 0	MP +0	N.C.
increase Evasion by	2%	+2%	N.C.

Increases your Evasion.

Life Leech

Cost per use:	MP 50	MP +25	MP -5
base damage =	60	+60	+35
scaled damage = M.Atk *	110%	+5%	+5%
caster's HP increase = damage *	13%	+3%	+1%
increase threat by	300%	+0%	+0%

Attack spell that deals Shade damage to the target and you recover an amount of HP from damage dealt.

2s

30s

Fire Arrow

Cost per use:	MP 12	MP +4	MP -2
base damage	15	+15	+35
scaled damage = M.Atk *	95%	+5%	+5%

Attack spell that deals Fire damage to the target.

0.5s

1s

Lightning Bolt

Cost per use:	MP 12	MP +4	MP -2
base damage	15	+15	+35
scaled damage = M.Atk *	95%	+5%	+5%

Attack spell that deals Air damage to the target.

0.5s

1s

Job Level 10

Darkness Arrow

Cost per use:	MP 145	MP +75	MP -14
base damage	146	+56	+35
scaled damage = M.Atk *	29%	+5%	+5%

Attack spell that deals Shade damage to the target 5 times.

3s

90s

Fireball

Cost per use:	MP 21	MP +11	MP -2
base damage	40	+40	+35
scaled damage = M.Atk *	115%	+5%	+5%
damage per tick	6	+6	+6
increase threat by	30%	+0%	+0%

Attack spell that deals Fire damage to the target and gives a DOT effect.

2s

15s

9s

2s

Lightning

Cost per use:	MP 25	MP +13	MP -2
base damage	40	+40	+35
scaled damage = M.Atk *	115%	+5%	+5%
chance of stun	?%	+?%	+?%
increase threat by	100%	+0%	+0%

Attack spell that deals Air damage to the target and has a chance to stun.

2s

30s

3s

Job Level 15

Life Transfer

Cost per use:	MP 88	MP +56	MP -8
target's HP increases by	220	+140	+65
caster's HP decreases by	50%	+0%	+0%

A spell that recovers the target's HP and you sacrifice 50% of the amount recovered.

1.5s

30s

Nightmare (skill)

Cost per use:	MP 50	MP +20	MP -5
target's M.Def decreases by	89	+14	+9
increase threat by	1500	+500	+0
duration	4.4s	+0.4s	+0

Debuff spell that puts the target to sleep and lowers their M.Def while under the effect, wakes upon taking damage.

0.9s

30s

4.4s

Flame Burn

Cost per use:	MP 30	MP +15	MP -3
base damage	40	+40	+35
scaled damage = M.Atk *	120%	+5%	+5%
damage per tick	5	+5	+0

Attack spell that deals Fire damage to the target and gives a DOT effect.

2s

15s

13s

3s

Windy Shackle

Cost per use:	MP 30	MP +10	MP -3
target's AtkSpd decreases by	52%	+2%	+2%
cool time	120s	-0s	-2.4s
threat	700	+200	+0

Debuff spell that greatly decreases the target's AtkSpd.

0.5s

2min

12s

Job Level 20

Speedy Spell

Cost per use:	MP 0	MP +0	N.C.
increase CastSpd by	2%	+2%	N.C.

Increases your CastSpd.

Darkness Saver

Cost per use:	MP 30	MP +10	MP -3
decrease threat by	5%	+5%	+1%
duration	30min	+0s	+54s

A self-only buff spell that decreases threat caused from your spells.

2s

1.5s

30min

Weakness Skin

Cost per use:	MP 45	MP +15	MP -4
target's P.Def decreases by	60	+30	+10

Debuff spell that decreases the target's P.Def.

0.5s

30s

5min

Job Level 25

Corpse HP Drain

Cost per use:	MP 7	MP +7	MP -2
recover HP by	60	+60	+35
cool time	1min	-0s	-1.2s

A spell that recovers your HP by consuming the target's corpse.

1.5s

1min

Fire Field

Cost per use:	MP 180	MP +90	MP -18
damage per tick	15	+15	+0

Attack spell that deals Fire DOT damage to the target and other targets in AOE range.

3s

30s

20s

1s

8m

Lightning Field

Cost per use:	MP 180	MP +90	MP -18
damage per tick	10	+10	+10
enemy's AtkSpd decreases by	23%	+0%	+0%

Debuff attack spell that deals Air damage continuously to the target and other targets in AOE range, and decreases their AtkSpd.

3s

30s

20s

1s

8m

Job Level 30

Cool Time Reduce

Cost per use:	MP 0	MP +0	MP -0
decrease Recast by	2%	+2%	N.C.

Decreases the recast time of your spells.

Dark Might

Cost per use:	MP 60	MP +20	MP -6
increase damage by	24	+16	+16
duration	30min	+0s	+54s

Buff spell that enhances allies' weapons to deal additional Shade damage with basic attacks. Applies to target and allies in a 4m range.

2s

15s

30min

Spirit of Fire

Cost per use:	MP 40	MP +10	MP -4
increase M.Atk by	9%	+2%	+0%
duration	35s	+5s	+3s
cool time	5min	-0s	-9s

Buff spell that increases the damage of your Fire attack spells.

1s

5min

35s

Wind Weapon

Cost per use:	MP 90	MP +30	MP -8
target's AtkSpd increases by	1%	+1%	+0%
duration	30min	+0s	+54s

Buff spell that increases AtkSpd of the target and allies in a 4m range of the target.

Instant

15s

30min

Job Level 35

Deep Evasion

Cost per use:	MP 50	MP +30	MP -5
increase Evasion by	18	+3	+1

A self-only buff spell that increases your Evasion.

Instant

2min

20s

Corpse MP Drain

Cost per use:	MP 5	MP +5	MP -2
increase MP by	40	+40	+35
cool time	1min	-0s	-1.2s

A spell that recovers your MP by consuming the target's corpse.

1.5s

1min

Job Level 40

Corruption

Cost per use:	MP 35	MP +20	MP -3
damage per tick = 5% * M.Atk +	34	+34	+15
increase threat by	300	+50	+0

Attack spell that deals Shade DOT damage to the target.

1.5s

30s

13s

2s

Fire Storm

Cost per use:	MP 180	MP +90	MP -18
initial damage = 25% * M.Atk +	255	+120	+30
damage per tick	30	+30	+0

Attack spell that deals Fire damage to the target and other targets in AOE range, and gives a DOT effect.

3s

1min

9s

2s

8m

Splash Thunder

Cost per use:	MP 255	MP +120	MP -15
base damage	255	+255	+35
scaled damage = M.Atk *	155%	+5%	+5%
chance of stun	?%	+?%	+?%
increase threat by	100%	+0%	+0%

Attack spell that deals Air damage to the target and other targets in AOE range, and has a high chance to stun.

3s

1min

4s

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	180	1.2k	4.5k	11k	22k	39k	54k	87k	137k	216k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician Magical Training Mastery Lv1	5	10	20	30	40
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
base damage =	60	120	180	240	300	360	420	480	540	600
scaled damage = M.Atk *	1.1	1.15	1.2	1.25	1.3	1.35	1.4	1.45	1.5	1.55
caster's HP increase = damage *	.31	.32	.33	.34	.35	.36	.37	.38	.39	.40
MP cost per use:	50	75	100	125	150	175	200	225	250	275
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	180	1.2k	4.5k	11k	22k	39k	54k	87k	137k	216k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician Life Leech Lv1	10	10	20	30	40
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
base damage	146	202	258	314	370	426	482	538	594	650
scaled damage = M.Atk *	.29	.34	.39	.44	.49	.54	.59	.64	.69	.74
MP cost per use:	145	220	295	370	445	520	595	670	745	820
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	180	600	1.2k	2.7k	4.5k	7.9k	11k	14k	22k	27k	39k	46k	54k	76k	87k	121k	137k	154k	216k	253k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician Fire Arrow Lv1	10	10	10	10	20	20	30	30	40	40
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
base damage	40	80	120	160	200	240	280	320	360	400	440	480	520	560	600	640	680	720	760	800
scaled damage = M.Atk *	1.15	1.2	1.25	1.3	1.35	1.4	1.45	1.5	1.55	1.6	1.65	1.7	1.75	1.8	1.85	1.9	1.95	2.0	2.05	2.1
damage per tick	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60	66	72	78	84	90	96	102	108	114	120
MP cost per use:	21	32	43	54	65	76	87	98	109	120	131	142	153	164	175	186	197	208	219	230
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	180	600	1.2k	2.7k	4.5k	7.9k	11k	14k	22k	27k	39k	46k	54k	76k	87k	121k	137k	154k	216k	253k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician Lightning Bolt Lv1	10	10	10	10	20	20	30	30	40	40
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
base damage	40	80	120	160	200	240	280	320	360	400	440	480	520	560	600	640	680	720	760	800
scaled damage = M.Atk *	1.15	1.2	1.25	1.3	1.35	1.4	1.45	1.5	1.55	1.6	1.65	1.7	1.75	1.8	1.85	1.9	1.95	2.0	2.05	2.1
chance of stun	?
MP cost per use:	25	38	51	64	77	90	103	116	129	142	155	168	181	194	207	220	233	246	259	272
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	180	1.2k	4.5k	11k	22k	39k	54k	87k	137k	216k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician Darkness Arrow Lv1	15	15	20	30	40
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
target's HP increases by	220	360	500	640	780	920	1060	1200	1340	1480
MP cost per use:	88	144	200	256	312	368	424	480	536	592
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Dark Magician

Contents

Highlights

Strength

Weakness

Armor

Costumes

Weapons

Two-Handed Staves

Daggers

Job level bonus stats

Skills

Fan Feed

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	240	800	1.7k	3.6k	6k	10k	15k	19k	29k	36k	52k	62k	72k	101k	116k	162k	183k	206k	289k	337k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician none	1	1	10	10	20	20	30	30	40	40
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
increase P.Atk by	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40	44	48	52	56	60	64	68	72	76	80	84	88
MP cost per use:	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	180	3k	12k	39k	79k	146k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician Lightning Lv1	15	15	30
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
target's AtkSpd decreases by	52%	54%	56%	58%	60%	62%
MP cost per use:	30	40	50	60	70	80
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	240	4k	17k	52k	105k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician none	20	20	30
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
increase CastSpd by	2	4	6	8	10
MP cost per use:	0	0	0	0	0
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
JP cost per level	3	200	3.3k	14k	34k	43k	88k	162k
Job and prerequisite skill	Prerequisite job level
Dark Magician none		35	35	35	35
Effects and Cost	Cumulative magnitude
increase Evasion by	18	21	24	27	30	33	36	39
MP cost per use:	50	80	110	140	170	200	230	260
Skill level:	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20