Final Fantasy 14 Unveils the Pictomancer Class in Upcoming Dawntrail Expansion

The enchanting world of Final Fantasy 14 is set to grow even more vibrant with the introduction of the Pictomancer, a new DPS job that wields art as its weapon. The latest expansion, dubbed Dawntrail, is scheduled to be available this summer, and it will bring with it this fresh and awe-striking class.

The first announcement came during the second Fan Festival held in London, where fans were given a glimpse of the Viper. With speculation rife about an additional new job class, a Final Fantasy 14 presenter wearing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shirt cleverly hinted at what was to come.

The curtain was finally lifted at the final Fan Festival in Japan, where the Pictomancer was officially revealed. Fans of the franchise might remember a similar class from Final Fantasy 6. This updated iteration allows players to use a brush to create elaborate aether-infused paintings that spring to life, including depictions of monsters and stunning landscapes. The job's visual effects draw comparisons to the artistic styles seen in titles like Okami or Splatoon, adding an enticing dynamic to the Final Fantasy 14 job lineup.

Distinct Traits of the Dawntrail Pictomancer:
- A ranged caster class is mastering magical DPS, armed with a brush.
- Brings to life painted creatures and scenes to engage foes and bolster allies.
- Boasts a distinctive, pastel-hued visual palette, unlike any other job in Final Fantasy 14.
- Will be represented in-game by Krile of the Seventh Dawn Archon, who will also offer Duty Support.
- Available for players in Gridania with any level 80 job.

Although inclined towards party support and buffs, the Pictomancer isn't centered around sheer offensive power like the Black Mage, nor does it serve as a full-fledged support class, lacking revival abilities akin to those of the Red Mage or Summoner. It will offer an intricate mix of instant skills and spells requiring casting time. In addition to Krile adopting the job within the game's Duty Support structure, the Pictomancer's splendor was showcased in the extended trailer for Dawntrail.

While the Pictomancer stands as the final standard job arriving with Dawntrail, Final Fantasy 14 has teased that after the expansion rolls out, the Beastmaster will make its debut as a limited job. This class, which may be likened to the Blue Mage in its restricted applicability to the game's content, hints at unique interactive features, including the potential for taming a variety of creatures.

As the release of Dawntrail approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting further details on the enigmatic Beastmaster and other novel elements that the upcoming expansion will unveil.