: With more instant-cast options like High Thunder and Triplecast charges, the "turret" playstyle is slightly more flexible.
In the context of the recent updates, "7.2 Black Mage" (often abbreviated as BLM ) refers to the version of the job following the Dawntrail expansion's patches. The State of 7.2 Black Mage 7.2Black Adam
: In 7.2, it is often a potency gain to use Triplecast on slower spells like Blizzard IV or High Fire II if it keeps your GCD (Global Cooldown) rolling while moving. : With more instant-cast options like High Thunder
Following the major overhauls in patch 7.0 and subsequent adjustments leading into 7.2, the Black Mage has shifted toward a more streamlined but still punishingly high-damage role. Key changes include: Following the major overhauls in patch 7
: Never drop your Astral Fire timer if you have stacks for Flare Star . Losing that cast is the biggest DPS loss in the 7.2 kit.
: A powerful new finisher available after consuming six Astral Fire stacks.
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