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2026-04-27T15:15:42Z

No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party

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	===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===		===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
	This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and ~~rapid~~ kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.		This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and steady kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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	Melee (/NIN)		Melee (/NIN)
	* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times		* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times, and monitoring of recast time of Utsusemi
	* Rotate enmity when shadows drop		* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
	* Avoid holding hate without shadows		* Avoid holding hate without shadows, may even need to turn around to stop DPS to reduce enmity
	* Communicate when shadows are down		* Communicate when shadows are down
	*At least one melee should provide:		*At least one melee should provide:
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	Thief (THF)		Thief (THF)
	* Primary puller
	* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''		* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
	* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator		* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
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	* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps		* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
	* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling		* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
	* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

	Red Mage (RDM)		Red Mage (RDM)
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	Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)		Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
	* Can function as a co-tank		* Can function as a co-tank
	* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support ~~WAR/NIN~~		* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support frontline
	* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage		* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

Txtoast: /* No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party */

2026-04-27T15:01:02Z

No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party

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	* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''		* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
	* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''		* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
	* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM~~'''~~		* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
	* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

	'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.		'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

Txtoast: /* No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party */

2026-04-27T14:59:12Z

No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party

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	Party Composition		Party Composition
	* '''1 Tank'''		* '''1 Tank'''
	* '''2 Melee DPS'''		* '''2 Melee DPS''' (At least 1 melee/nin recommended from levels 30-49 for SATA without Assassin trait)
	** One melee opens skillchains		** One melee opens skillchains for THF
	** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot		** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
	* '''1 Thief (THF)'''		* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
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	This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':		This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

	# ~~DPS~~ pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window		# Melee pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
	# Melee + THF execute a skillchain		# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
	# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts		# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
	# Mob is defeated quickly		# Mob is defeated quickly
	# Repeat every pull or every other pull		# Repeat every pull or every other pull
			# The other 2 melee may skillchain as well for dual skillchain MB

	Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.		Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.
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	* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''		* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
	* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)		* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
	* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50		* Closes skillchains behind the tank or melee/nin using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
	* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''		* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
	**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+		**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+
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	* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst		* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
	* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst		* '''Chain B''' – Tank + other melee → Magic Burst

	This creates a consistent rhythm:		This creates a consistent rhythm:
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	Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains		Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
	*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.		*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
	** THF + melee can form 3-step chains		** THF + melee + melee can form 3-step chains
	** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step		** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
	** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF		** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF
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	**Are viable for a first voke/hate		**Are viable for a first voke/hate
	* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50		* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
	** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.		** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate.
			** The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control.
			** The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
	** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast		** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
	*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support		*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support
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	General Notes		General Notes
	* Expect less Haste than ~~BRD~~ parties; ~~Magic~~ Burst damage compensates		* Expect less Haste than parties with a support; Burst damage compensates
	* Requires communication and coordination		* Requires communication and coordination
	* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains		* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
	* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well		* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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	Alternative Variations		Alternative Variations

Txtoast: /* No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party */

2026-04-24T17:37:08Z

No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party

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	**Are viable for a first voke/hate		**Are viable for a first voke/hate
	* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50		* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
	** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. ~~It's fine if the~~ melee/nin gets hate from SATA and gets some shadows eaten up.		** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
	** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast		** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
	*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support		*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

Txtoast: /* No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party */

2026-04-24T16:55:27Z

No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party

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	* May also magic burst ninjutsu		* May also magic burst ninjutsu

	Alternative ~~Tanks~~		Alternative Tank Strategies
	* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ ~~with~~ Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) ~~are~~ viable for a first voke/hate		* WAR/NIN
	** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast		* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
			* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
			* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
			**Are viable for a first voke/hate
	* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50		* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
			** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. It's fine if the melee/nin gets hate from SATA and gets some shadows eaten up.
			** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
			*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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2026-04-12T17:31:51Z

Party Roles

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	*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.		*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
	**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as ~~DRG~~/WHM ~~(lvl 60+)~~, DRG/~~RDM~~ (lvl 60+)~~, melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM~~.		**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

	*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)		*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

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Party Roles

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	**RDM		**RDM
	**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III		**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
	**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ~~ballads~~ and ~~bring~~ level 42+ for Regen and Cure III		**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

	*'''Damage Dealers''':		*'''Damage Dealers''':

Txtoast: /* What's a Party? */

2026-04-12T17:23:48Z

What's a Party?

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	==What's a Party? ==		==What's a Party? ==
	A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together~~, instead~~ of soloing easy preys, ~~targeting~~ very tough to incredibly tough mobs.		A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

	There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?		There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

Txtoast: /* Party Roles */

2026-01-22T20:36:58Z

Party Roles

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	*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''		*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
	**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.		**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
	**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party.		**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
	**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.		**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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2026-01-22T20:34:24Z

Party Roles

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	**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.		**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
	**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play		**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
			*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
			**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
			**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party.
			**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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	Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:		Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are: