Lancer

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Introduction

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The lancer is a master of polearms—weapons which have evolved from humble hunting tools. In former times, the longspear saw the most widespread use, due in great part to the influence of the proud lancer legions of Ala Mhigo. The lancer's weaponry has since expanded to include other lethal implements such as the halberd and trident. While it is no easy task to wield a polearm as if it were an extension of one's body, those who master the lancing arts come to be as a raging storm before their enemies, capable of delivering a barrage of devastating thrusts and slashes.

— FinalFantasyXIV.com Lancer

Lancers are agile fighters who strive to keep balance between a flurry of attacks and the weight of their armor. Through the art of wielding polearms, the lancer can build a strong offensive against foes.

General information

Guild

The Lancer's Guild is in Old Gridania. If you choose lancer as your first class, you will start off in the city of Gridania. At level 30, lancers may specialize into dragoon.

Equipment

The lancer is a disciple of war and wears plate armor. They use polearms as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the lancer:

• Blacksmith — Polearms.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor.
• Armorer — Plate armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Hunting Log

See lancer hunting log.

Quests

See list of lancer quests.

Actions

PvE actions

Action	Acquired		Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Range Radius	Description
True Thrust	LNC		1	Weaponskill		Instant	2.5s	3y 0y	Delivers an attack with a potency of 170.
Vorpal Thrust	LNC		4	Weaponskill		Instant	2.5s	3y 0y	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: True Thrust Combo Potency: 250
Life Surge	LNC		6	Ability		Instant	40s	0y 0y	Ensures critical damage for first weaponskill used while Life Surge is active. Duration: 5s Increases damage dealt when under an effect that raises critical hit rate. Effect cannot be applied to damage over time. Additional Effect: Absorbs a portion of damage dealt as HP
Piercing Talon	LNC	1	15	Weaponskill		Instant	2.5s	20y 0y	Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 150.
Disembowel	LNC		18	Weaponskill		Instant	2.5s	3y 0y	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: True Thrust Combo Potency: 210 Combo Bonus: Grants Power Surge Power Surge Effect: Increases damage dealt by 10% Duration: 30s
Full Thrust	LNC		26	Weaponskill		Instant	2.5s	3y 0y	'
Lance Charge	LNC	1	30	Ability		Instant	60s	0y 0y	Increases damage dealt by 10%. Duration: 20s
Chaos Thrust	LNC		50	Weaponskill		Instant	2.5s	3y 0y	'

Limit Breaks

See also: Limit Break

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Range Radius	Description
Braver	Melee DPS	1	Limit Break Level 1		2s	Instant	8y 0y	Delivers an attack that deals 100% the damage of Braver.
Bladedance	Melee DPS	1	Limit Break Level 2		3s	Instant	8y 0y	Delivers an attack that deals 220% the damage of Braver.
Dragonsong Dive	LNC	1	Limit Break Level 3		4.5s	Instant	8y 0y	Delivers an attack that deals 350% the damage of Braver.

Melee DPS actions

See also: Role actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Range Radius	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability		Instant	120s	0y 0y	Instantly restores own HP. Cure Potency: 800
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	10	Ability		Instant	40s	0y 0y	Stuns target. Duration: 3s
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	12	Ability		Instant	90s	0y 0y	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP. Duration: 20s
Feint	Melee DPS	22	Ability		Instant	90s	10y 0y	Lowers target's physical damage dealt by 10% and magic damage dealt by 5%. Duration: 15s
Arm's Length	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS Tank	32	Ability		Instant	120s	0y 0y	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects. Duration: 6s Additional Effect: Slow +20% when barrier is struck Duration: 15s
True North	Melee DPS	50	Ability		Instant	45s	0y 0y	Nullifies all action direction requirements. Duration: 10s Maximum Charges: 2

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Range Radius	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability		Instant	120s	0y 0y	Instantly restores own HP. Cure Potency: 800
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	10	Ability		Instant	40s	0y 0y	Stuns target. Duration: 3s
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	12	Ability		Instant	90s	0y 0y	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP. Duration: 20s
Feint	Melee DPS	22	Ability		Instant	90s	10y 0y	Lowers target's physical damage dealt by 10% and magic damage dealt by 5%. Duration: 15s
Arm's Length	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS Tank	32	Ability		Instant	120s	0y 0y	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects. Duration: 6s Additional Effect: Slow +20% when barrier is struck Duration: 15s
True North	Melee DPS	50	Ability		Instant	45s	0y 0y	Nullifies all action direction requirements. Duration: 10s Maximum Charges: 2

Traits

See list of lancer traits.

Jobs

The lancer can specialize into DRG, a DPS job.

Core mechanics

The lancer builds off the foundation for its job, making use of positioning and combinations to maximize their damage.

•   Heavy Thrust - Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. 190 when executed from a target's flank.
•   Disembowel - Delivers an attack with a potency of 140.
•   Impulse Drive - Delivers an attack with a potency of 200.

Lancers inflict piercing damage, allowing them to take advantage of their own Disembowel effect and giving them some synergy with ranged physical classes. Some abilities can be used to further increase their damage output.

Gallery

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  A regular lancer pose.

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  A lancer attacking.

External links

• Lancer on the official website.

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