In times immemorial, there lived mages who had not only the power to summon the primals, but also the means to transmute the primals' essences, thus binding them to their will. Yet what is a god to one man is a demon to another, for the city-states of Eorzea see these beings as a grave threat to their collective survival. The beast tribes of Eorzea worship and summon forth beings known as primals, among which are Ifrit, Garuda, and Titan. As it levels up, however, its stat growth, abilities and spells will focus more and more on pure DPS. Though the Arcanist's role is that of DPS, at low levels it can be very versatile, effectively switching from a DPS to a tank or a healer when the situation demands. The Emerald Carbuncle, obtainable at level 4, specializes in ranged and area-of-effect damage, while Topaz Carbuncle, obtainable at level 15, focuses on tanking abilities. Their defining trait is their ability to summon pets into battle. Initially limited primarily to Ruin for direct damage, they also utilize spells that deal damage over time and spells capable of healing and reviving allies, however, its healing effectiveness wanes quickly.
