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Best Astrologian Materia In FFXIV

Check out the best Materia to use for the Astrologian Job in FFXIV
Best Astrologian Materia In FFXIV

Astrologian is a regen healer Job in FFXIV which means focusing on restoring raw HP to the party, as opposed to buffing with barriers. Astrologians, in particular, are a unique healer class that will draw cards and "play" them out to certain allies, providing them with heals and buffs in the process. 

In FFXIV, building your character is a core gameplay component. It's not enough to know a boss battle inside and out if your gear is not up to the necessary requirements. A sub-section of acquiring gear in FFXIV is also infusing this said gear with Materia, otherwise known as Materia Melding. 

Depending on the type of Job and the gear piece in question, several different kinds of Materia can be used to enhance your stats. So, if you want to know more about Materia Melding in FFXIV, we have the answers you need. This article will outline the best spreads and key stats to look out for when choosing Materia for your Astrologian.

Best Astrologian Materia In FFXIV

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Astrologian is a regen healer. (Picture: Square Enix)

When choosing Materia for any class in FFXIV, it's important to know what stats this Job is trying to prioritize. DPS Jobs will often want as much Strength or Critical Hit as possible, while healers may instead choose to focus on Spell Speed or Speed, in general, to pump out heals as efficiently as possible. Regardless, if a certain playstyle suits you the best, whether this be landing huge critical hits or focusing on consistent damage, feel free to meld the Materia you want to your items. 

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Astrologians can draw and play cards to specific allies. (Picture: Square Enix)

That being said, Materia Melding isn't cheap, so it's understandable why players want to spend their Gil and resources optimally. 

Here are some of the stats you should prioritize and some example Materia for Astrologian players to look out for. 

Best Astrologian Materia in order of priority:

  1. Piety
  2. Spell Speed
  3. Critical Hit

Astrologians have a lot of abilities and may need to reroll certain cards if they do not get the desired outcome. Piety is great for Mana Regeneration, allowing you to get your abilities out onto the battlefield without having to worry about mana limits. 

Spell Speed is also great for Astrologians as they are required to play a significant number of cards and reroll cards for the desired outcome. 

Finally, Critical Hit is good for increasing your damage because healers are also required to DPS during downtime.