Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Dancer Opener Guide

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Hey there! So you want to nail the Dancer's opener in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker? Awesome! This is a crucial part of maximizing your damage, especially with the changes in patch 6.05. Think of it like a dance routine – hitting all the right steps in the right order makes the whole performance shine. Let's break down the general opener step-by-step so you can get it down perfectly.

Walkthrough

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First things first, about 15 to 16 seconds before the battle actually starts, you'll want to cast your Standard Finish. This gets the ball rolling and buffs you up.
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Next, cast Step twice. This is part of building up to your bigger abilities.
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Then, pop Peloton. This is a great party utility skill that helps everyone move faster, so get it in there!
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Right at -1.5 seconds before the pull, when the tank is about to engage, use a Tincture of Dexterity. This is your big damage boost potion, so make sure you don't miss this window!
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Immediately after the pull, cast Standard Finish again.
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Now it's time for the big one: Technical Step. Get this out ASAP.
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Follow up Technical Step by casting Step four times.
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Once that sequence is done, unleash Technical Finish. This is a major burst window.
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While your buffs are up, weave in Devilment. This is another key buff for your damage.
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Follow that up with Starfall Dance.
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Quickly weave in Flourish.
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And right after that, weave in Fan Dance III.
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Now, cast Tillana. This is a powerful GCD ability that fits into your burst.
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Weave in Fan Dance IV.
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After that, you'll cast either Saber Dance or Fountainfall, depending on your situation and procs.
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Next, weave in either Fan Dance (if you have a feather ready) or Fan Dance III (if you got a proc).
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The final part of this sequence is Standard Step.
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Cast Step twice.
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And finish the opener with another Standard Finish.

Tips

The timing on the Tincture of Dexterity is super important. Make sure you're ready to use it right at -1.5 seconds. Missing this can really hurt your overall damage.
Don't forget to weave your oGCDs (like Devilment, Flourish, and Fan Dances) between your GCDs (the main abilities like Standard Finish, Technical Finish, etc.). This is key to maximizing your damage output.
Practice this sequence! It might feel like a lot at first, but with a little repetition, it'll become second nature. You'll be dancing circles around your enemies in no time!

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Dancer Rotation (patch 6.05): Patch 05