How to unlock Blue Mage in Final Fantasy XIV

The Blue Mage job is like no other in Final Fantasy XIV. It’s a lot of fun to play but isn’t easy to pick up either. Unlocking it will certainly be the easiest part of the process, though.

You’ll have to meet some simple requirements to get the quest that unlocks the Blue Mage job in FFXIV. While completing it, you’ll obtain your first spell and be on the right track to level up and complete your Spellbook.

While the maximum level for combat jobs has been set at 90 since the release of the latest expansion, Endwalker, Blue Mage cannot go higher than level 80. It was even set at 70 until the release of Patch 6.45 on July 18, 2023. The level is often staggered compared to other jobs because it takes more work on Blue Mage.

How to unlock Blue Mage in Final Fantasy XIV

To unlock the Blue Mage job in FFXIV, you must first reach level 50 on a Disciple of War or Magic job and complete the main story of A Realm Reborn, which ends with the quest The Ultimate Weapon.

You’ll then be able to pick up a quest called Out of the Blue. It’s handed out by Zealous Yellowjacket in the Limsa Lominsa’s Main Aetheryte (at X: 9.9, Y: 11).

The quest will take you to the outskirts of the city and will teach you the ropes of Blue Mage. It will then be up to you to choose which spells you want to get for your Spellbook and which challenges you want to face.

Related: All new Blue Mage Spells in FFXIV Patch 6.45

If you’ve only started playing FFFXIV, you’ll be happy to know this is still how you’ll unlock the Blue Mage after Patch 6.45. Only now, you’ll get access to more Blue Mage content, including quests, adventures, and 20 new spells.

How does the Blue Mage job work in Final Fantasy XIV?

The Blue Mage works like no other job in FFXIV, which makes it challenging to pick up. While you unlock spells by gaining levels on other jobs, it’s not the case here. With the Blue Mage, most of the spells you get are by learning from your enemies. You will have to face enemies, see them using the spell you want, and defeat them to learn it.

While some can be found wandering the lands of Eorzea, others are bosses from duties. You can also get spells by trading totems with Maudlin Latool Ja in Ul’Dah (X: 12.5, Y: 13), which can be earned by clearing levels of the Masked Carnivale.

Leveling up won’t be the hard part for a Blue Mage: learning new spells is what will take you the most time and effort. We can tell you by experience that while some will be learned in minutes, many others will ask much more of you.

You’ll have to set up strategies with entire teams of Blue Mages and customize your spell rotations to adjust your strategy. Leveling up a Blue Mage isn’t a solo experience: you’ll need teammates to accompany you through your journey.

Having Free Company buddies willing to help you can go a long way, too—in addition to being a lot more fun for you.