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Looking to master Sage in Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail expansion? This guide covers everything you need to know—from healing priorities to gauge usage, gear, rotation tips, and how Onlyfarms.gg can help you dominate as a Sage.
What Is Sage's Playstyle?
Sage (SGE) is a barrier healer with a strong focus on preventative healing, shielding, and passive regeneration via Kardia. Its high personal DPS, strong AoE healing tools, and smooth oGCD economy make it the go-to choice for experienced players who like to play proactively rather than reactively.
However, Sage has fewer recovery tools than other healers—making it vital to mitigate damage before it happens. With practice, Sage becomes one of the most powerful supports in FFXIV.
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Sage Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| High personal damage | No party-wide raid buff |
| Many oGCD heals | Weak recovery after mistakes |
| Great mobility tools | DPS drops with too much movement |
| Powerful shielding | Relies on prediction and timing |
How to Unlock Sage
- Requirements: Endwalker expansion + any combat job at level 70
- Location: Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X: 9.4, Y: 12.9)
- Quest: “Sage’s Path” from the Sharlayan Maiden
- Starting Level: 70
Sage Job Gauges
| Gauge | Description |
| Eukrasia Gauge | Activates Eukrasian versions of spells like Dosis and Diagnosis |
| Addersgall | Builds every 20s; used for oGCD heals like Druochole, Ixochole, and Kerachole |
| Addersting | Builds when Eukrasian Diagnosis shields break; used for casting Toxikon II |
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Core Sage Abilities Overview
| Ability | Type | Use |
| Kardia | Passive Heal | Heals selected ally when you deal damage |
| Eukrasia | Gauge Modifier | Turns basic spells into barriers or DoTs |
| Dosis III / Eukrasian Dosis III | GCD | Main DPS spell / DoT application |
| Diagnosis / Eukrasian Diagnosis | GCD | Single-target heal / barrier |
| Prognosis / Eukrasian Prognosis | GCD | AoE heal / barrier |
| Phlegma III | AoE GCD | AoE burst + passive heal |
| Kerachole | oGCD | 10% party-wide mitigation + HoT |
| Holos / Panhaima | oGCD | Big AoE mitigation + healing tools |
Beginner Rotation (Lv70–90)
DPS Priority
- Keep Eukrasian Dosis III up
- Use Phlegma III on cooldown
- Fill with Dosis III
- Use Toxikon II if you need to move
Healing Tips
- Use Kerachole before big damage
- Physis II + Ixochole for AoE recovery
- Taurochole for heavy tank healing
- Haima before incoming tankbusters
Gear and GCD Recommendation
| Stat | Priority |
| Mind | Highest |
| Spell Speed | Moderate (GCD comfort) |
| Crit | Strong for healing and DPS |
| Determination | Good secondary |
Aim for 2.45–2.48 GCD for comfort. Avoid excess Spell Speed unless you’re aiming for a speedrun BiS.
Sage Best-in-Slot (BiS) Gear – Patch 7.2
| Slot | Recommended |
| Weapon | Augmented Tome Weapon |
| Head | Raid Headpiece (Crit/Det) |
| Body | Augmented Tome Body |
| Hands | Raid Hands (Crit/Det) |
| Legs | Raid Legs (Crit/Det) |
| Feet | Augmented Tome Feet |
| Accessories | Mix of Crit/Det gear |
| Food | Baked Eggplant or other Mind/Det food |
Sage Lore
Born from the intellectual heart of Sharlayan, sages use an ancient art called somanoutics—a fusion of aetherology, sorcery, and medicine. With their nouliths, they manipulate corporeal aether to shield and heal their allies, creating a playstyle that feels both futuristic and elegant.
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