Pugilist
Pugilist is a Disciples of War class that specializes in hand-to-hand combat. It is a physical, melee class that forgoes heavy armor in favor of mobility. Pugilist is a physical damage dealing class specialized in single target dps. The most important stat for pugilist is strength, which increases attack power. Pugilists utilize positioning and combinations to maximize their damage.
At level 30, Pugilist can acquire the job Monk.
- Additionally, level 15 lancer is required to unlock monk.
Pugilist's Guild is in the desert city of Ul'dah. If you choose pugilist as your first class, you will start off in the city of Ul'dah.
Actions
- Main article: Pugilist Actions
| Action | Icon | Level | TP Cost | Cast Time | Cooldown | Range | Radius | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootshine |  |
1 | 60 | Instant | 2.5s | 3y | 0 | Delivers an attack with a potency of 130. Opo-opo Form Bonus: Critical damage if dealt from behind target. Additional Effect: Changes form to raptor for 10s. |
| True Strike |  |
2 | 50 | Instant | 2.5s | 3y | 0 | Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. Chance for critical damage increases by 5% when dealt from behind target. Can only be used when in raptor form. Additional Effect: Changes from to coeurl for 10s. |
| Featherfoot |  |
4 | 0 | Instant | 90s | 0 | 0 | Increases Evasion by 15% for 10s. |
| Snap Punch |  |
6 | 50 | Instant | 2.5s | 3y | 0 | Delivers an attack with a potency of 140. 180 when delivers from a target's flank. Can only be used when in coeurl form. Additional Effect: Changes form to opo-opo for 10s Additional Effect: Grants Greased Lightning for 12s. Greased Lightning Bonus: Increases damage dealt by 7% and attack speed by 5%. |
| Second Wind |  |
8 | 0 | Instant | 120s | 0 | 0 | Instantly restores 15% of maximum HP. |
| Haymaker |  |
10 | 40 | Instant | 2.5s | 3y | 0 | Delivers an attack with a potency of 170. Can only be used immediately after evading an attack. Additional Effect: Slow +20% for 12s. |
| Internal Release |  |
12 | 0 | Instant | 60s | 0 | 0 | Increases critical hit rate by 20% for 15s. |
| Touch of Death |  |
15 | 80 | Instant | 2.5s | 3y | 0 | Delivers an attack with a potency of 20. Additional Effect: Damage over time with potency of 25 for 30s. |
| Twin Snakes |  |
18 | 60 | Instant | 2.5s | 3y | 0 | Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. 140 when delivered from a target's flank. Can only be used when in raptor form. Additional Effect: Increases damage by 5% for 12s. Additional Effect: Changes from to coeurl for 10s. |
| Fists of Earth |  |
22 | 0 | Instant | 3s | 0 | 0 | Reduces damage taken by 10%. Cannot be used with Fists of Fire or Fists of Wind and shares cooldown with both. |
| Demolish |  |
30 | 130 | Instant | 2.5s | 3y | 0 | Delivers damage over time with a potency of 40 for 18s. Can only be used when in coeurl form. Additional Effect: Changes form to opo-opo for 10s. Additional Effect: Grants Greased Lightning for 12s. Greased Lightning Bonus: Increases damage dealt by 7% and attack speed by 5%. |
| Arm of the Destroyer |  |
26 | 130 | Instant | 2.5s | 0 | 5y | Delivers an attack with a potency of 50 to all nearby targets. Opo-opo Form Bonus: Silence for 1s. Additional Effect: Changes form to raptor for 10s. |
| Fists of Wind |  |
34 | 0 | Instant | 3s | 0 | 0 | Increases movement speed. Cannot be used with Fists of Earth or Fists of Fire and shares cooldown with both. |
| Steel Peak |  |
38 | 0 | Instant | 60s | 3y | 0 | Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. Additional Effect: Stun for 4s. |
| Mantra |  |
42 | 0 | Instant | 120s | 25y | 0 | Increases HP recovery via curing magic by 20% for self and nearby party members for 15s. |
| Howling Fist |  |
46 | 0 | Instant | 60s | 10y | 10y | Delivers an attack with a potency of 170 to all enemies in a straight line before you. |
| Perfect Balance |  |
50 | 0 | Instant | 240s | 0 | 0 | Allows execution of weaponskills which require a certain form without being that form. |
Traits
- Main article: Pugilist Traits
| Trait | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
 Enhanced Strength |
8 | Increases Strength by 2 |
 Enhanced Featherfoot |
14 | Improves evasion increase granted by Featherfoot to 25% |
 Enhanced Strength II |
16 | Increases Strength by 4 |
 Enhanced Greased Lightning |
20 | Allows the stacking of a second Greased Lightning |
 Enhanced Strength III |
24 | Increases Strength by 6 |
 Enhanced Twin Snakes |
28 | Improves the damage increase granted by Twin Snakes to 10% |
 Third Wind |
32 | Increases HP restored by Second Wind to 25% |
 Enhanced Internal Release |
36 | Improves the critical hit rate increase granted by Internal Release to 30% |
 Enhanced Greased Lightning II |
40 | Allows the stacking of a third Greased Lightning |
 Mythril Peak |
44 | Shortens Steel Peak recast time to 40 seconds |
 Enhanced Mantra |
48 | Improves the HP recovery increase granted by Mantra by 10% |
Lore
The path of the pugilist is one of incessant training aimed at mastering the traditional techniques of hand-to-hand combat. Though pugilists command formidable power when unarmed, they are wont to use metal, leather, and bone weaponry to maximize their destructive potential.
Their preference for fighting at close quarters makes negotiating distances an absolute necessity. Many among them accomplish this by avoiding burdensome armor, allowing for maximum mobility while they move in for the kill.[1]