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| traits = Enhanced Swiftcast | |||
| type = ability | | type = ability | ||
| recast = | | recast = 40 | ||
| targeting = self | | targeting = self | ||
| patch = 2.0 | |||
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==Notes== | |||
*Recast time is 60s prior to learning the {{action icon|Enhanced Swiftcast}} trait. | |||
* On {{RDM}} [[Red Mage]], If {{action icon|Acceleration}}, {{action icon|Dualcast}}, and Swiftcast are active at the same time, then Acceleration will be consumed first, followed by Dualcast, and finally Swiftcast. | |||
* It is common to use Swiftcast on a [[resurrect]] spell, to skip their long cast times. | |||
** Alternatively, using it on spells with relatively long cast times can result in a slight damage gain. Some examples include: {{action icon|Flare}}, {{action icon|Verthunder}}, {{action icon|Scatter}}, {{action icon|Ruby Ruin}}, {{action icon|Slipstream}}. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
*{{patch|7.0|Recast time has been reduced to 40 seconds upon learning the {{action icon|Enhanced Swiftcast}} trait.}} | |||
*{{patch|5.0|Now acquired at level 18 (previously level 32).}} | *{{patch|5.0|Now acquired at level 18 (previously level 32).}} | ||
*{{patch|4.3|Fixed an issue wherein Swiftcast would be consumed by spells already made instant by another effect.}} | *{{patch|4.3|Fixed an issue wherein Swiftcast would be consumed by spells already made instant by another effect.}} | ||
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*{{patch|3.0|Can now be cross-classed by {{AST}} [[Astrologian]].}} | *{{patch|3.0|Can now be cross-classed by {{AST}} [[Astrologian]].}} | ||
*{{patch|2.4|Can now be cross-classed by {{ROG}} [[Rogue]].}} | *{{patch|2.4|Can now be cross-classed by {{ROG}} [[Rogue]].}} | ||
*{{patch|2.0}} | *{{patch|2.0|Added as a cross-class action originally learned by {{THM}} [[Thaumaturge]].}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:50, 22 March 2025
Swiftcast
“Next spell is cast immediately.
Duration: 10s— In-game description
Swiftcast is an action unlocked at level 18. It is available for Magical Ranged DPS and Healer.
Related traits
Enhanced Swiftcast (Lv. 94) - Reduces Swiftcast recast time to 40 seconds.
Notes
- Recast time is 60s prior to learning the Enhanced Swiftcast trait.
- On
Red Mage, If 
Acceleration, 
Dualcast, and Swiftcast are active at the same time, then Acceleration will be consumed first, followed by Dualcast, and finally Swiftcast. - It is common to use Swiftcast on a resurrect spell, to skip their long cast times.
- Alternatively, using it on spells with relatively long cast times can result in a slight damage gain. Some examples include:
Flare, 
Verthunder, 
Scatter, 
Ruby Ruin, 
Slipstream.
- Alternatively, using it on spells with relatively long cast times can result in a slight damage gain. Some examples include:
Gallery
Swiftcast animation.
History
Patch 7.0 (2024-07-02): Recast time has been reduced to 40 seconds upon learning the Enhanced Swiftcast trait.
Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Now acquired at level 18 (previously level 32).
Patch 4.3 (2018-05-22): Fixed an issue wherein Swiftcast would be consumed by spells already made instant by another effect.- Patch 4.0 (2017-06-20):
- Changed to a role action, accessible by all healer & magical ranged DPS classes.
- Now acquired at level 32 (previously level 26).
Patch 3.0 (2015-06-23): Can now be cross-classed by 
Astrologian.
Patch 2.4 (2014-10-28): Can now be cross-classed by 
Rogue.- Patch 2.0 (2013-08-27): Added as a cross-class action originally learned by
Thaumaturge.