Xeno Reacts to Pictomancer Gameplay | FFXIV Dawntrail New Magical Ranged DPS Job

Xeno reacts to the new Magical Ranged DPS job added to Final Fantasy 14 in the Dawntrail Expansion. This is Xeno's first time seeing Yoshi-P playing Pictomancer. Xeno tries to analyse the Viper rotation and compare it to other jobs in FFXIV.
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[@Shyndryth]

ya know for a class that came completely out of left field I think they did a good job of conceptualizing it into the game.

[@Irisfantasies]

just for that hammer combo i actually wanna play picto full stop

[@Kairax]

No combat res, promised low dps... Like what is even the place for this ?

[@Zephhi]

Wym out of left field? It was previously in Final Fantasy. If anything Viper is out of left field but only in name, cause it’s basically the weapons Zidane wielded in FF9

[@Shyndryth]

@@Zephhi "Out of left field" (also "out in left field", and simply "left field" or "leftfield") is American slang meaning "unexpected", "odd" or "strange". No one expected it as it was an obscure class from an obscure character so yes it was unexpected, we expected the next scouting class to some form of melee class.

[@garrettg7962]

This class looks so goofy which is refreshing. Sure itll be fun

[@JamesTheTurnbull]

Yeah it's a fresh take after all the doom and gloom and edgy settings.

[@Arghishable]

I didn't thought I'd be that interested in it, but it looks fun to play and the goofyness is really refreshing yes !

[@WrexsolToob]

EXCUSE ME. FUN DETECTED. DO NO PASS GO, DO NOT DO EDGY MOVES

[@rexcyjones9416]

Picto feels like the fun version of SMN

[@Siul_987]

Lets hope! Current smn state is horrible.

[@rexcyjones9416]

@@Siul_987 utterly disappointed on SMNs showcase...like cmon, where's Shiva, Leviathan and Ramuh? Which as$ was even Solar Bahamuth came from anyway?

[@Siul_987]

@@rexcyjones9416 i agree, but more than extra extra summons (which would be cool though), I would love that they add any complexity from old smn versions, but here it looks so bad is just another bahamut that so far looks like it plays exactly like the normal bahamut lol (which actually still exists), braindead job on 6.0 and it looks extra brainded on 7.0, I guess we start the copium for 8.0… Also the rotation is still lego based rotation of green, yellow and red

[@rexcyjones9416]

@@Siul_987 i honestly was hoping to have those 3, and maybe Odin burst as a replacement for Ruin4 to complete the ARR primal rosters. (Well technically Shiva isnt considered a "Primal" lorewise, but in FF universe she is a summoned being.) But yeah, i was hoping for more on SMN since i loved the overhauled changes for EW, but DT smn would probably have me less playing on it and maybe embrace RDM now since it looked cooler.

[@TenchiSawada]

It feels more summoner than summoner. Building up to a "Summon" bursting with it. And then moving on. Each pallete with UNIQUE things it can do that goes beyond 'oh my attack animation is different'.

[@Kamillius]

Gotta admit, discovering Xeno and his community is one of the best things that happened to me as a new sprout

[@LycorisRadiataMoon]

Time to play Super Mario Sunshine in FFXIV, I'm hyped 🖌

[@lv.99mastermind45]

upcoming pranged meant to counter pictomancer: Squirter

[@jasmineBloodrose]

Kirby for me!.. My lalafell is gonna cosplay the painter girl!

[@cosmicneko7225]

Krile solo instance is a Mario sunshine secret area with a dawntrail theme accapella

[@KrazyBean14]

Shout out to Mario Sunshine 🍷

[@katyclarkson7754]

I think it's funny how you and MrHappy have complete opposite takes. edit: It's a cool observation about how people can have completely different views on stuff and both views are valid. Where Xeno thought viper job looks sick and didn't appear to like the picto job and Mr Happy was disappointed in the viper job but loved the picto job.

[@Infernokami]

What was MH's take?

[@chicorypent]

Please explain how they have “completely opposite takes” after watching both videos

[@katyclarkson7754]

@@chicorypent Initial reactions were Xeno didn't like picto and MrHappy did like it. Xeno loved viper, & mrhappy wasn't impressed by it. Nothing wrong with either. Just find it amusing.

[@vasilias7987]

​@@katyclarkson7754subjective, then there is me who love every class Except fisher lol

[@katyclarkson7754]

@@Infernokami Mr Happy was disappointed in the viper job and loved the pictomancer job. He thought it was the best part of the show. Where Xeno thought the viper job was sick and he didn't appear to like the pictomancer job. Just an amusing observation that doesn't mean anything. I guess it does show how people think differently about stuff and why I should have my own opinion on something. not just follow what my favorite streamer likes.

[@captainziggy82]

Picto looks sick ngl

[@guilhermebarnabe5640]

It's gonna be amazing, I can already see it now... Step 1 - Get 3 pictomancers Step 2 - Get the appropriate cousin to drawn custom images... Concern Step 3 - Have two of them drawn the P8S mechanic marks Step 4 - Have those two pictomancers stack Step 5 - Have the third pictomancer drawn an xddTree Then refuse to elaborate and leave...

[@LtLink]

This class should have an ability to cast some hair xff

[@baronfuath5872]

there is no magic powerful enough to conjure that much hair into existence without exacting a terrible price. you would need a infinite hair glitch.

[@NeocrimsonX]

Baldicante is inevitable

[@christiansolid1098]

Not gonna lie I was not a big fan..but now I kinda wanna try this 😂

[@richardwicker8456]

the mods for this job are gonna be wild

[@MelodyJD]

Yes daddy

[@muovikallo]

your second life reject modbeast is gonna look GUD

[@ouromov2895]

Might mod it just to make it look bearable

[@Noryll1327]

Seems like a pretty simple class but definitely unique compared to the rest of the casters for sure. I love that they gave it that mobility too, huge plus for me. From the way the rotation looks, it's probably going to be my main going into Dawntrail.

[@jordym22]

It not exactly complicated, though it does appear to be harder to play than both summoner and red mage imo. Obviously i shouldn't have to explain why its more complicated than summoner, as literally everything is. However, it appears more challenging than RDM as well, especially with the QOL changes RDM is getting, making managing your gauge even easier than it already was. Picto seems to do a lot of casting, so movement intensive fights could add some difficulty to it, whereas SMN barely casts at all, and honestly, neither does RDM, mostly due to melee combo, acceleration and dualcast.

[@kiraleshoth]

It looks like a mix of its own mechanics, black mage and summoner in a way. The rotation itself is fairly simple to understand, but planning around mechanics and cast times will be rewarded.

[@karlongkar]

Looking forward to see you playing this my liege.

[@Mabujold]

Both viper and picto look really fun. Can't wait to try them.

[@vielara]

The thumbnail for this video told me everything i needed to know about Xeno's reaction, but still watched, liked and commented for the algorithm. ❤

[@mactassio21]

yoship almost missed a use of the weapon motiff, this might be a hard job to manage actually. Interesting.

[@keremcantarhan]

Looks like there's going to be some decent skill expression with this job. So far, it looks fun.

[@awtodor]

AYAYA THE TRUE MAN MODE

[@kalancosta7650]

Gotta say after watching this expat film I’m really excited for pictomancer

[@FieldMarshall3]

People keep gushing over Viper which is essentially just another boring "hit things with sword" job, meanwhile Pictomancer actually looks unique and interesting and its still getting hate. Bruh.

[@Corvus7159]

The haters can't live out their edgelord fantasies with the super fun happy painting job. Their loss tbh Edit: it also looks to require an iota of thinking to play

[@hikaruu_]

People doesn't like new and unique things, nothing new tbh

[@ruick78]

Wait till we get bob ross savage clear teams, only dps is pictos

[@ouromov2895]

Lookswise it just doesnt fit to the game. But maybe the classquests will make it belong. Goofy cute stuff is fine. But if you add too much of it, anything serious in the game just gets robbed of value. Its like having a clown and a mime in the backround as haurchefant dies

[@belowaverage3451]

​@@ouromov2895so we're just ignoring the silly costumes and glams they add that have way more impact on whatever you're talking about than a painter

[@Bahamut3525]

It's a fun class, I don't understand why this guy hates on it so much.

[@majesticmagpie4108]

How the job looks like reminds me of a mobile game character Wish it had a different artstyle

[@boringfactor8792]

its not manly enough for him i guess

[@nokiabean]

​@@majesticmagpie4108what mobile games are you playing

[@MiniDallas000]

​@@majesticmagpie4108what game? xff

[@StripedSooner]

Because it looks ridiculous visually. Gameplay isn’t the issue. How is that not obvious?

[@nathan38938]

i like the look of this class

[@awtodor]

Finally bro picto is the class

[@artrianshamastadis8526]

looks fun, might try it for msq main

[@meitomiyazaki9848]

landscape seems like a ley lines besides the other buffs it does since they were saying it makes the swapped palette spells go faster and what not

[@Meljinn]

Pictomancer looks so fun oh my god I'm excited

[@the_neon_dog]

Ngl, the canvas UI is beyond jarring. They should opt for making them float around the character ingame. Everytime you use one up, it disintegrates.

[@Uedukai]

Ranged Ninja with HW gauss barrel

[@zephyrus7258]

Can't wait for the Bob Ross glams.

[@inazumatan7050]

Having GCDs that deal no damage is such a wild concept imo. Imagine the value of being able to further your rotation during downtime mechanics. On the other hand, this seems punishing for less advanced players that don’t conform to the burst meta.

[@afflatusstep6247]

It's in the game already tho, think dancer's dances, or monk's chakra, or reaper's Soulsow (even tho these last two you would never cast during the fight, unless downtime)

[@Irisfantasies]

there's most likely a spell that makes them go by faster, also by looking at the damage it deals its gonna be higher than rdm and comparable to smn. it all falls into the optimization category with this job. Now! i'm hoping you can move while drawing motifs that would make the job fun to plan around movement and action

[@reyjusuf]

I love that they implemented color theory in this job. RGB -> CYM

[@squaresided]

Wasted opportunity to bring some of Yoshitaka Amano's amazing works to Pictomancer in game. If it looked like Final Fantasy VI water color effects it'd be so much better and sleeker. All I'm seeing is Splatoon mobile effects here which I get is the trend sadly.. Otherwise I applaud the unique class choice.

[@epsilontheadvent477]

I literally dont know how people say the effects dobt match the game. They look so good to me. The white magic spells flow, and have smooth motion, while the black magic spells have rigid and dynamic motion. Plus I think its sick how much more vibrant the colors are. I think Viper looks epic as well, so I'm truly gonna level both. I think SE did good

[@Triscraft]

On the intial trailer they released a few months ago i thought the abilties looked out of place / bad.. but seeing them ingame during this they look soooooo much better.. maybe it was just the lighting that made them look dodgy?

[@medivh1035]

If my teammates need to stand in that circle to get buff, l can't wait to see how they all Run out of it. Just like how people ran from my cover in 5v5

[@milkiipetals]

Now i can suffer with color balancing with my Burst phase!

[@kunstlerischesetwas1284]

MOVE CHAT MY LIEGE

[@jaysea838]

I think it looks different and may be fun to play around with… it is hard to take it serious though. Still nice for those who will enjoy it regardless.

[@elixxon]

I'm seeing parallels with Warrior in early Endwalker. Content creators collectively went "WAR IS USELESS AND FEELS BAD AND DEEEEEEEAD BECAUSE MUH FFLOGS NUMBAHS!!! IT'S SO BAD AND INFERIOR AND UNUSABLE OUTSIDE DUTY ROULETTE BOOOHOOOOOO..." but the usage numbers just wouldn't lie so the narrative went 180 to "NOOOO WARRIOR TOO OP WHY DOES IT HEAL SO MUCH AND WHY DOES IT KEEP UP IN DPS WITH THE HARDER AND BETTER TANKS!? IT'S BRAINDEAD STOP PLAYING THE BRAINDEAD JOB NUUUUUUU!!!!". Now that I think about it it's the same extreme copium as with Summoner. Since the start of Endwalker every content creator and parrot that never actually played the job is desperately spamming about how it's terrible and braindead and shame on you for playing it, while the actual numbers show a massive increase in playrate, and it outperforming the theoretically stronger jobs, leading even more salt from the tryhard failures that can't perform what they preach as the standard. So I predict that Picto will in fact be a very popular, successful, and extremely envied job just like Endwalker Summoner.

[@sevask8768]

Curious the reason they chose pictomancer as one of new job is to show support to artist because the growing of AI.

[@jazpuh]

This stuff is planned years in advance so I highly doubt it.

[@EternalTrance]

whats that at 1:42 right down corner ? 😅

[@captainlunartv]

hydra package concern

[@lanisolfire5692]

bro i might have a new main

[@ffxiv_wesam]

it reminds me of shadow mario from ' Super Mario Sunshine ' 😂

[@-L1K-]

It's new so they're gonna make it strong af.

[@magguthemachine4895]

EXCELLENT CLASS OVERVIEW MY LIEGE

[@Bleachedentity]

Yo Yo Yo

[@MD-ee2fq]

The job mechanics look really cool. I will try it out for fun but i dont think ill play it. The visuals and the sounds are not my thing at all. It reminds me way too much of Splatoon

[@altansipdrae2759]

1.4sec cast is so much better than rdm dualcast, taking 1.4sec to cast during movement is nothing, while rdm has to stand still for 2.46sec if you wanna take advantage of dualcast, once again rdm completely forgotten

[@archaemily]

where's the spell that lets you draw a futa? Concern

[@ouromov2895]

Might as well make Hildibrand Msq now. Add Goofy and Mickey in the canon and call it a day.

[@Lusuo]

My very serious MMO FFXIV Online

[@MGC-XIII]

So you basically have to do math to play this job.

[@milkiipetals]

More like have an art degree lol

[@MGC-XIII]

@@milkiipetals painting is easier than having to calculate what you want to click/paint with this job. You'll have to understand all encounters before hand to make sure you have the right canvas before the combat starts. That sound like math to me xD

[@r3sid3nt3vil8]

fuk me , im so glad we can turn off other players battle effects. a roulette full of pictos would be a nightmare for my eyes otherwise

[@gloss975]

kings of stalling lmao

[@MrXxsnipesXx]

xenosys' twitch chat might be my fave

[@tyhjyys]

as fun and well made as it looks, i wish i had it in me to enjoy it conceptually

[@madlinkers8595]

mages shouldnt need resses just dont die !

[@outlawloner09]

I wonder if this is bias for players who are colorblind?

[@HaruFae]

clown class! lol

[@obscuratea]

Idk if I'm the only one.. but I was really upset when Picto was the job we got instead of green mage. Literally everything pointed to green mage. Picto should have been a limited Job.

[@demored3017]

you and the dweebs on the forums want a basic "mage" job to fit whatever "final fantasy" your peabrained mind thinks is acceptable vs a job that ACTUALLY breaks the mold on what can be put in a final fantasy...idk i take the refreshing job over talking about how "x job earned their powers through nature or whatever bs"

[@xXMasterJ360Xx]

Limited jobs in general are just dumb. Its a job gated by game patches.... no thanks- that was Yoshi's 1st mistake b/c Blue mage had a really good potential to be a main job, but became a stamp collector. Caster jobs really need to be different otherwise we might as well just stick with summoner.

[@tyhjyys]

i'm with you on the green mage part. it would have fit pretty well thematically with the nature of dawntrail. finding some hidden occult green wizards casting weird shit in the jungle sounded really likely to me. instead we got this goofy little baby job and i can't help but blame krile

[@obscuratea]

@@xXMasterJ360Xx true. It would be nice if they just made the limited jobs into real jobs

[@eliajshdjddj]

@@tyhjyysyou edgy losers need to grow up the job is creative

[@cjn0423]

Hard pass until someone makes VFX that fit the game theme.

[@LamentaFortuna]

Yeah that's really my only problem with this class. I do not like how out of place the abilities look. I'll be passing on this one, which is fine. There's so many jobs to play, I don't have to vibe with every single one.

[@eliajshdjddj]

“Fit the game theme” are you serious?

[@cjn0423]

@@eliajshdjddj Welcome to the real world, child. Not everyone has your opinion. Good thing for you, you have the internet to say things to people you normally wouldn't to their face.

[@vayalond7203]

@@cjn0423 The irony to call someone a child just because they ask if you're serious when you're "waaah waaaah it don't fit what I want waaah waaah" when the game... Not the game, the entire franchise itself prove you that this argument is non credible at first

[@kloudray]

All these animations look so stupid and out of place

[@BargodeProductions]

Cool mechanics, lame theme.

[@hasseo195]

As a Thraumaturg, can I not approve this „mages“. Whe stand at the abyss and embody darkness and destruction. And than are there „white mages“ who bring happiness with pictures? That is not acceptable (I want the pictomancer to start in Ul Dah, directly by the Thraumaturg guild, and messing them up, with there fun^^). In second view looks the pictomencer nice. It doesn’t fit my theme in wizards and it was confusing from the trailer. But it’s a nice concept idea and looks nice. And I understand them more as the viper. Whe only need now the details of the skills and some practice experience. The biggest positive thing for him is his 1,2,3 combo. I want that for BLM to. Because it feels sometimes boring to mostly use only 1 button. And by red mage is it blocking my movement flow, by switching between meele attacks and range attacks.