{"id":32511,"date":"2025-08-08T20:35:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T20:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=32511"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:57:20","slug":"final-fantasy-14-7-3-jobs-tier-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/final-fantasy-14-7-3-jobs-tier-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3 Jobs Tier List: PvE &amp; PvP, Buffs, Nerfs, and Meta Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This guide is a deep dive focused specifically on the Patch 7.3 job changes, breaking down how your main job\u2014and its competition\u2014has evolved in the new meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, you will find:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Full Breakdown of Every Job<\/strong>: Every buff, nerf, and quality-of-life improvement, complete with the specific numbers and developer context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete PvE Tier List<\/strong>: See how all jobs stack up in endgame raids and dungeons after the adjustments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Updated PvP Tier List<\/strong>: Find out who dominates Crystalline Conflict in the new burst-heavy meta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-Depth Analysis<\/strong>: Understand the &#8220;why&#8221; behind the changes to key jobs like Paladin, Samurai, Ninja, and Viper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We will cover the PvE adjustments first, followed by a detailed look at the PvP meta shake-up and tier lists, before concluding with a summary of the new content where you&#8217;ll be putting these changes to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-27.webp\" alt=\"Complete FFXIV Patch 7.3 Job Changes: PvE &amp; PvP Adjustments Breakdown\" class=\"wp-image-32512\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-27.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-27-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-27-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-block-prize\">\n    Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span>promo code<\/span> for a discount to save on all your boosts.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Released on August 5, 2025, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/lodestone\/topics\/detail\/c04405c6cbe8519a0b6c8aa5e4d88a5d447419c9\">Patch 7.3<\/a>, titled &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/patch\/\">The Promise of Tomorrow<\/a>&#8220;, delivered one of the most significant job balance changes of the Dawntrail expansion. While the patch concluded the main scenario arc and introduced new duties, its most lasting impact on daily gameplay comes from the sweeping set of adjustments made to every role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide, compiled using information from the official patch notes and in-game testing, details these critical updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be interested in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/final-fantasy-14-patch-7-3-promise-of-tomorrow\/\">FFXIV Patch 7.3 Overview<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/final-fantasy-14-7-3-jobs-tier-list\/\">Patch 7.3 Jobs Tier List<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-3-pilgrims-traverse\/\">Pilgrim&#8217;s Traverse Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PvE Job Changes in FFXIV Patch 7.3: Buffs, Nerfs, and New Meta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-26.webp\" alt=\"Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3 Job Buffs, Nerfs, and Tier Rankings Explained\" class=\"wp-image-32523\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-26.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-26-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-26-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The developers&#8217; primary goal for the job balance changes in Patch 7.3 was to achieve better parity across all roles. This involved a heavy focus on improving Area-of-Effect (AoE) capabilities for many DPS jobs, especially against certain enemies packed together, and increasing the range of core healing actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was a direct response to feedback about the difficulty of assisting healers in modern, spread-heavy encounters where party members are oftentimes scattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Tier<\/td><td>Role<\/td><td>Job<\/td><td>Justification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Tank<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/paladin\/\">Paladin<\/a><\/td><td>New Holy Spirit charges offer more flexibility, strong sustain, and high mitigation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/samurai\/\">Samurai<\/a><\/td><td>No fall-off on Guren plus major AoE buffs makes it incredibly well-rounded.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/ninja\/\">Ninja<\/a><\/td><td>Significant potency jumps on key skills have boosted both single-target and AoE damage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Magical Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/summoner\/\">Summoner<\/a><\/td><td>Multiple potency buffs and better AoE scaling, while remaining easy to execute.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Magical Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/redmage\/\">Red Mage<\/a><\/td><td>Buffed melee combo and finishers make it the top hybrid damage choice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Healer<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/astrologian\/\">Astrologian<\/a><\/td><td>Unchanged personal damage, but its powerful raid buffs remain invaluable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Tank<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/darkknight\/\">Dark Knight<\/a><\/td><td>Self-sustain buff via Disesteem and solid burst damage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tank<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/warrior\/\">Warrior<\/a><\/td><td>Unchanged, but still boasts excellent self-sustain and powerful AoE.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tank<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/gunbreaker\/\">Gunbreaker<\/a><\/td><td>Unchanged, but its high burst damage and top-tier rotation keep it strong.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/reaper\/\">Reaper<\/a><\/td><td>Simpler Enshroud timing and AoE buffs make it strong, though less explosive than S-Tiers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/monk\/\">Monk<\/a><\/td><td>A slight AoE buff while maintaining high single-target pressure.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/dragoon\/\">Dragoon<\/a><\/td><td>AoE buffs help in dungeons, and its single-target rotation remains solid.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Phys. Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/bard\/\">Bard<\/a><\/td><td>Potency boosts to key abilities help its burst; still brings great utility.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Phys. Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/machinist\/\">Machinist<\/a><\/td><td>Multiple potency bumps have led to higher overall damage and AoE uptime.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Phys. Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/dancer\/\">Dancer<\/a><\/td><td>Unchanged, but its powerful utility keeps it strong in any group composition.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Magical Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/blackmage\/\">Black Mage<\/a><\/td><td>Unchanged, but remains the raw DPS king in the hands of a skilled player.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Healer<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/whitemage\/\">White Mage<\/a><\/td><td>A direct damage buff plus huge range increases make it both forgiving and strong.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Healer<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/scholar\/\">Scholar<\/a><\/td><td>Just like White Mage, its core shields and heals now reach farther.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Healer<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/sage\/\">Sage<\/a><\/td><td>Buffed damage and increased range on top of an already strong mitigation kit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/viper\/\">Viper<\/a><\/td><td>Slight AoE nerfs have knocked it down from &#8220;overtuned&#8221; to simply &#8220;good.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Magical Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/pictomancer\/\">Pictomancer<\/a><\/td><td>Nerfed filler spells mean its skill ceiling is now higher to achieve previous output.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Weekly-Activities-Bundle.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Weekly Activities Bundle\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FFXIV Weekly Activities Bundle<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Skip Grind, Enjoy Game!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/weekly-activities-bundle\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tank Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-8.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.3: Comprehensive Job Changes and Meta Shift Analysis\" class=\"wp-image-32514\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-8.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-8-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-8-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tank role saw targeted changes aimed at improving flexibility and addressing specific job needs, with two jobs remaining untouched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paladin<\/strong>: <em>Holy Spirit<\/em> was made into a charged action, giving Paladins more flexibility in their rotation for both ranged damage and emergency self-healing without breaking combos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark Knight<\/strong>: To encourage more active use of its self-sustain, <em>Disesteem<\/em> potency was increased, making the HP absorption from <em>Undead Redemption<\/em> a more rewarding part of its offensive burst after using <em>Eventide<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gunbreaker<\/strong>: Received no specific PvE changes in this patch. Its adjustments were for PvP content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warrior<\/strong>: Received no specific PvE changes in this patch, indicating a stable and satisfactory performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Melee DPS Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-11.webp\" alt=\"Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3: In-Depth Job Tier Lists and PvE\/PvP Updates\" class=\"wp-image-32515\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-11.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-11-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-11-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A major theme for melee DPS was improving multi-target performance, with buffs for most and a targeted nerf for the overperforming Viper. Many of these jobs received potency adjustments to their AoE effect attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reaper<\/strong>: The developers addressed a long-standing rotational complexity where a reaper&#8217;s rotation commonly includes two executions of Enshroud when its burst phase begins. This created complicated timing issues, so <em>Enshroud&#8217;s<\/em> recast time was reduced from 15s to 5s. Its AoE damage was also substantially increased, with the fall-off for <em>Plentiful Harvest<\/em>, <em>Communio<\/em>, <em>Sacrificium<\/em>, and <em>Perfectio<\/em> reduced from 40% to 20%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Viper<\/strong>: As an outlier, Viper received a slight nerf. Because the job has relatively flexible timing and its burst phase actions provide powerful widespread damage output, its AoE potency was reduced (e.g., <em>Uncoiled Fury<\/em> fall-off increased from 50% to 60%) to bring it in line with other jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monk<\/strong>: The AoE potency reduction on skills like <em>Tornado Kick<\/em>, <em>Elixir Field<\/em>, <em>Flint Strike<\/em>, and <em>Rising Phoenix<\/em> was changed from 40% to 35%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dragoon<\/strong>: <em>Stardiver<\/em> and <em>Starcross<\/em> AoE potency reduction was changed from 50% to 40%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Samurai<\/strong>: <em>Hissatsu: Guren<\/em> no longer has potency reduction after the first enemy. The AoE reduction for <em>Shoha<\/em>, <em>Ogi Namikiri<\/em>, and <em>Kaeshi: Namikiri<\/em> was changed from 50% to 40%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ninja<\/strong>: Received significant direct potency buffs to skills like <em>Hellfrog Medium<\/em> (160 to 250), <em>Dokumori<\/em> (300 to 400), <em>Phantom Kamaitachi<\/em> (600 to 700), and <em>Kunai&#8217;s Bane<\/em> (600 to 700).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Ranged DPS Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-17.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.3 Job Changes: New Meta, Buffs, Nerfs &amp; PvE\/PvP Tier Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-32516\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-17.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-17-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-17-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The developers stated, &#8220;We have increased the potency of bard and machinist actions to achieve a better balance among physical ranged dps jobs.&#8221; These potency adjustments were significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bard<\/strong>: <em>Resonant Arrow<\/em> potency increased from 600 to 640. <em>Radiant Encore<\/em> potency was also increased across all Coda counts (1 Coda: 500 to 600; 2 Coda: 600 to 700; 3 Coda: 900 to 1,000).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Machinist<\/strong>: <em>Auto Crossbow<\/em> (via trait) potency increased from 160 to 180. <em>Drill<\/em> &amp; <em>Air Anchor<\/em> from 600 to 620. <em>Flamethrower<\/em> from 100 to 120. <em>Chain Saw<\/em> from 600 to 620 (AoE reduction 35% to 25%). <em>Double Check<\/em> &amp; <em>Checkmate<\/em> from 170 to 180. <em>Excavator<\/em> from 600 to 620 (AoE reduction 35% to 25%). <em>Full Metal Field<\/em> AoE reduction from 30% to 25%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dancer<\/strong>: Received no specific PvE adjustments in this patch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magical Ranged DPS Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-14.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.3 Job Adjustments: Detailed Breakdown of Buffs, Nerfs, and Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-32517\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-14.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-14-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-14-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal for magical ranged DPS jobs was to close the damage gap between utility casters and pure damage casters. As developers explained, while jobs like Summoner and Red Mage are highly prized when practicing high difficulty duties, when the focus shifts to optimized clears, more importance is placed on raw damage output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summoner<\/strong>: Received numerous buffs, including AoE reduction changes for <em>Summon Ifrit\/Titan\/Garuda II<\/em> (60% to 50%) and for <em>Crimson Cyclone\/Strike<\/em> and <em>Slipstream<\/em> (65% to 60%). Potency was also increased for <em>Ruin III<\/em> (360 to 400), <em>Ruin IV<\/em> (490 to 520), and <em>Ruby Rite<\/em> (540 to 580).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red Mage<\/strong>: Received potency increases across its melee combo (<em>Enchanted Riposte<\/em> from 300 to 340, <em>Enchanted Zwerchhau<\/em> from 360 to 380) and powerful finishers (<em>Vice of Thorns<\/em> from 800 to 900, <em>Prefulgence<\/em> from 1,000 to 1,200).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pictomancer<\/strong>: Was rebalanced to make its Hammer combo rewarding again, shifting potency out of filler spells and into <em>Hammer Stamp<\/em>, <em>Hammer Brush<\/em>, and <em>Polishing Hammer<\/em>. The casting and recast times for Motif skills were also reduced from 2s\/3s to 1.8s\/2.8s respectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Black Mage<\/strong>: Received no specific PvE adjustments in this patch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healer Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-3.webp\" alt=\"Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3: Full Guide to Job Changes, Buffs, and Nerfs\" class=\"wp-image-32528\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-3.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-3-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-3-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A universal quality-of-life improvement came to all healer jobs, directly addressing a common pain point in modern encounter design: spread mechanics. The goal was assisting healers to better manage chaotic fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased Healing Range<\/strong>: Core AoE healing abilities\u2014like <em>Medica<\/em> (White Mage), <em>Succor<\/em> (Scholar), <em>Helios<\/em> (Astrologian), and <em>Prognosis<\/em> (Sage)\u2014all had their radius increased from 15 to an impressive 20 yalms. <em>Plenary Indulgence<\/em> (WHM) and <em>Horoscope<\/em> (AST) were increased to 30 yalms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damage Balancing<\/strong>: The developers explained that Astrologian contributes slightly more to damage via raid buffs that boost the party members individual buffs. This high level of team play, which can leverage party members individual buffs, is perfectly acceptable. So, rather than nerfing Astrologian, buffs were made to action potencies on other healer jobs to close the gap. The latter&#8217;s action potencies were increased as follows: <em>Dia<\/em> (WHM) was increased from 80 to 85 potency, <em>Broil IV<\/em> (SCH) from 310 to 320, and <em>Dosis<\/em>, <em>Toxikon<\/em>, and <em>Pneuma<\/em> (SGE) all received 10 more potency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PvP Job Changes in FFXIV Patch 7.3: Meta Shifts and Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PvP received extensive, targeted changes based on usage and win rates in ranked <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/crystalline-conflict\/\">Crystalline Conflict<\/a> and casual matches, fundamentally shifting the competitive meta. These job balance changes are some of the most impactful of the expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Common Action (Purify)<\/strong>: This ability was reworked to be more dynamic. Its recast time was greatly reduced from 24s to 4s to allow for faster removal of status afflictions, but it now costs 2,500 MP. To prevent overuse, the effect duration of its Resilience buff has been reduced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Melee DPS Change<\/strong>: The shared role action <em>Bloodbath<\/em> now grants a 10% damage buff for its duration, increasing the offensive burst potential of all melee DPS jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ffxiv-4.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.3: Top PvE &amp; PvP Job Adjustments and Tier List Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-32521\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ffxiv-4.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ffxiv-4-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ffxiv-4-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Tier<\/td><td>Role<\/td><td>Job<\/td><td>Justification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Tank<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/paladin\/#pvp\">Paladin<\/a><\/td><td>Holy Spirit charges and a stronger Holy Sheltron provide great peel and sustain.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tank<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/warrior\/#pvp\">Warrior<\/a><\/td><td>Onslaught and Primal Rend buffs have turned it into a kill-securing monster.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/viper\/#pvp\">Viper<\/a><\/td><td>Backlash now provides a full heal with high potency, giving it insane clutch potential.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/samurai\/#pvp\">Samurai<\/a><\/td><td>The damage reduction buff on Chiten makes it harder to punish, complementing its high burst.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Phys. Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/machinist\/#pvp\">Machinist<\/a><\/td><td>Wildfire is stronger and triggers faster, allowing its burst assassin playstyle to thrive.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Tank<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/darkknight\/#pvp\">Dark Knight<\/a><\/td><td>Strong burst from Shadowbringer combined with increased Limit Break damage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tank<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/gunbreaker\/#pvp\">Gunbreaker<\/a><\/td><td>The Nebula nerf hurts its survivability, but its burst is now even nastier.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/ninja\/#pvp\">Ninja<\/a><\/td><td>Potency buffs help secure kills, but the job remains squishy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/monk\/#pvp\">Monk<\/a><\/td><td>Benefits greatly from the universal 10% damage buff on Bloodbath.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/dragoon\/#pvp\">Dragoon<\/a><\/td><td>While unchanged, the Bloodbath buff significantly improves its brawling potential.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Phys. Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/bard\/#pvp\">Bard<\/a><\/td><td>Harmonic Arrow&#8217;s reduced cooldown means more frequent burst and Limit Breaks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Phys. Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/dancer\/#pvp\">Dancer<\/a><\/td><td>No AoE fall-off and increased speed from Honing Dance make it fast and slippery.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Magical Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/blackmage\/#pvp\">Black Mage<\/a><\/td><td>Increased damage reduction on Wreath of Ice improves survivability without losing nuke potential.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Magical Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/pictomancer\/#pvp\">Pictomancer<\/a><\/td><td>The Star Prism buff and faster cast times have created a strong burst window.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Healer<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/whitemage\/#pvp\">White Mage<\/a><\/td><td>Still the king of raw healing output, with a Limit Break that provides clutch saves.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Healer<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/astrologian\/#pvp\">Astrologian<\/a><\/td><td>Excellent mobility and crowd control utility keep it highly relevant despite no direct buffs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Magical Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/redmage\/#pvp\">Red Mage<\/a><\/td><td>Unchanged and still flexible, but other casters now have scarier burst options.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Magical Ranged<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/summoner\/#pvp\">Summoner<\/a><\/td><td>Unchanged; provides solid utility but has lower kill pressure than other casters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Healer<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/scholar\/#pvp\">Scholar<\/a><\/td><td>Its shields are helpful, but the fast-paced burst meta punishes its slower style.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Healer<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/na.finalfantasyxiv.com\/jobguide\/sage\/#pvp\">Sage<\/a><\/td><td>Remains powerful but is very skill-intensive to play effectively in a high-burst meta.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tank Adjustments (PvP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-20.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.3 Job Changes: Detailed Analysis of Buffs, Nerfs &amp; Meta Shifts\" class=\"wp-image-32513\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-20.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-20-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-20-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paladin<\/strong>: Previously a useful spell for HP restoration and ranged attacks, <em>Holy Spirit<\/em> has been adjusted into a charged action, providing more flexibility in usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark Knight<\/strong>: A potency increase to <em>Disesteem<\/em> encourages Dark Knights to make use of <em>Undead Redemption&#8217;s<\/em> HP absorption effect, especially after executing the <em>Eventide<\/em> limit break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gunbreaker<\/strong>: Already high in usage and win rates, Gunbreaker had its <em>Nebula<\/em> duration (a powerful effect of <em>Fated Circle<\/em>) reduced to bring it into better balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warrior<\/strong>: Received PvP-specific buffs, including potency increases for <em>Onslaught<\/em> (5k to 6k) and <em>Primal Rend<\/em> (10k to 12k).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DPS Adjustments (PvP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-12.webp\" alt=\"Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3 Job Changes &amp; Tier Lists: Best PvE and PvP Jobs Ranked\" class=\"wp-image-32522\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-12.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-12-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-12-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these jobs saw their effect attacks improved to secure kills more reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dragoon<\/strong>: To improve positioning during the <em>Sky High<\/em> limit break, Dragoons now benefit from increased movement speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Samurai<\/strong>: Adjustments to <em>Hissatsu: Chiten<\/em> (enhanced damage reduction) and <em>Kuzushi\/Debana<\/em> (enhanced damage increase) ensure Samurai retains its strength even when its <em>Zantetsuken<\/em> Limit Break is unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Viper<\/strong>: Having historically suffered more K.O.s than other melee DPS jobs, Viper received a boost to <em>Backlash&#8217;s<\/em> HP absorption, increasing its durability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bard<\/strong>: Continuing adjustments from Patch 7.25, Bard\u2019s offensive output was enhanced by reducing the execution time of <em>Harmonic Arrow<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Machinist<\/strong>: The potency of <em>Wildfire<\/em> was increased, and the number of stacks required for a firearm to become Overheated was reduced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dancer<\/strong>: Now enjoys greater AoE effectiveness as damage reduction after the first enemy is eliminated for <em>Saber Dance<\/em> and <em>Dance of the Dawn<\/em>. Additionally, increased movement speed for <em>Honing Dance<\/em> aids in positioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Black Mage<\/strong>: To improve survivability, Black Mage now benefits from greater damage reduction from <em>Wreath of Ice<\/em> and HP absorption from <em>Xenoglossy<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pictomancer<\/strong>: The damage increase effect of <em>Star Prism<\/em> has been improved, making the limit break, <em>Advent of Chocobastion<\/em>, more impactful. <em>Creature Motif<\/em> now has shortened casting and recast times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/final-fantasy-xiv-gil.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Gil for Sale\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy FFXIV Gil for Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Skip Grind, Enjoy Game!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/gil\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FFXIV Patch 7.3: New Duties, Trials, and System Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a summary of the new content and system changes that serve as the backdrop for these job balance changes. The official patch notes contain a full list, but these are the highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-30.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.3 Complete Job Changes Guide: PvE &amp; PvP Meta Reworked\" class=\"wp-image-32518\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-30.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-30-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-30-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Duties, Trials, and Raids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main Scenario Quests<\/strong>: The main scenario concludes with &#8220;Targeted Tragedy&#8221; in Solution Nine (X:6.0, Y:6.3), which unlocks The Meso Terminal dungeon and the final story trial. Both have Duty Support compatibility. The Extreme Trial version is unlocked from the Wandering Minstrel in Tuliyollal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Alliance Raid<\/strong>: The new alliance raid, &#8220;Echoes of Vana&#8217;diel, Part 2: San d&#8217;Oria: The Second Walk,&#8221; is unlocked via the quest &#8220;Dreams of Paradise&#8221; in Tuliyollal (X:16.2, Y:13.9).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Deep Dungeon<\/strong>: A new deep dungeon, Pilgrim&#8217;s Traverse, has been added. Brave the depths of the Pilgrim&#8217;s Traverse deep dungeon to earn an exclusive title and other new prizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unreal Trial<\/strong>: &#8220;The Wreath of Snakes Unreal&#8221; is available after completing the &#8220;Fantastic Mr. Faux&#8221; quest in Idyllshire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Sidequests and Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-23.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.3 Job Buffs, Nerfs &amp; Tier Rankings for PvE and PvP\" class=\"wp-image-32519\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-23.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-23-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-23-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hildibrand Adventures Update<\/strong>: Continue the slapstick saga with the inconceivably further Hildibrand Adventures questline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Era Quest<\/strong>: A new era quest has been added. &#8220;Sphene&#8217;s Burden&#8221; will test your resolve as you investigate a strange new threat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treasure Hunt<\/strong>: New Gargantuaskin Treasure Maps and Br&#8217;aaxskin Treasure Maps have been added. These can lead to a hidden treasure dungeon with valuable rewards. The spawn locations for some enemies within the older treasure dungeon portals have been adjusted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Adjustments and System Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phoenix Down Rework<\/strong>: Can now be used in combat in most duties, with a longer cast time (8s) and a shared 360s recast timer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duty Finder<\/strong>: You can no longer join an in-progress duty if you haven&#8217;t cleared it before. This is especially relevant for high difficulty duties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UI\/Cosmetic<\/strong>: The chat bubble feature has been added, along with new hairstyles for Viera\/Hrothgar and an optional enemy cast bar that functions as a progress bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PvP Content<\/strong>: PvP Series 9 has begun, and a new Crystalline Conflict map, Bayside Battleground, has been added to the rotation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting &amp; Gathering: The Crested Set (i750)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This new Best-in-Slot gear requires a significant investment of Tomestones, Scrips, and materials from time-gated Legendary Nodes like Cordia Sap (Shaaloani, 4am\/4pm) and Desert Lapis Ore (Kozama&#8217;uka, 8am\/8pm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Melding Priority<\/strong>: Craftsmanship (to breakpoints) &gt; CP &gt; Control. High-end crafts will likely require an HQ Cunning Craftsman&#8217;s Tisane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"promocode\">\n    Promo code: <span>Dina_Blog<\/span>\n    <div class=\"text\">Use this discount as my thank you for your attention!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Meta Dawns!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-25.webp\" alt=\"Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3: Job Balance Updates, Rankings &amp; New Meta Insights\" class=\"wp-image-32520\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-25.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-25-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patch-7.3-coming-soon-25-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Patch 7.3&#8217;s job balance changes represent a significant step toward refining the balance established in the Dawntrail expansion. With widespread AoE improvements, crucial quality-of-life updates for healers, and a dynamic shake-up in the PvP meta, nearly every player will feel the impact of these changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These adjustments set a new stage for the game&#8217;s closing chapters, encouraging players to experiment with newly buffed jobs and adapt their strategies in the fresh content and arenas introduced in &#8220;The Promise of Tomorrow.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide is a deep dive focused specifically on the Patch 7.3 job changes, breaking down how your main job\u2014and its competition\u2014has evolved in the new meta. 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