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White Mage
Final Fantasy III

White Mage

Learn how to effectively play the White Mage in Final Fantasy III. Discover its strengths as a healer, its limitations in combat, and when to upgrade to Devout.

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Learn how to effectively play the White Mage in Final Fantasy III. Discover its strengths as a healer, its limitations in combat, and when to upgrade to Devout.

Walkthrough
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    The White Mage is the typical healer and supporter.
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    While almost incapable of combat (do not attack with the staves you equip because you will deal double digit damage), the safety and survivability the White Mage provides is unmatched.
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    You absolutely need one of these, and not just for boss fights, but for emergencies where your supplies may run low.
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    White Mages can even learn Teleport later on which lets you escape instantly from dungeons in a pinch.
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    Your mage will be able to attack with air elemental spells such as Aero but for the most part, they are your defensive team member.
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    Keep your White Mages in the back formation at all times.
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    White Mages are not designed to be end-game jobs, as they cannot use magic beyond level 7, barring them from powerful spells like Arise.
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    As soon as you’ve restored all crystals, you can upgrade to Devout.
Tips
  • White Mages excel at healing and support.
  • Avoid attacking with staves as damage is minimal (double digit damage).
  • Utilize the Teleport spell for quick escapes from dungeons.
  • Employ air elemental spells like Aero for offensive capabilities.
  • Always position White Mages in the back row for maximum survivability.

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