: In 7.2, it is often a potency gain to use Triplecast on slower spells like Blizzard IV or High Fire II if it keeps your GCD (Global Cooldown) rolling while moving.
In the context of the recent updates, "7.2 Black Mage" (often abbreviated as BLM ) refers to the version of the job following the Dawntrail expansion's patches. The State of 7.2 Black Mage 7.2Black Adam
: A powerful new finisher available after consuming six Astral Fire stacks. : In 7
If you are looking for a high-performance "piece" of gameplay, this is the current optimized opener for Patch 7.2, designed to maximize damage and get your first out as quickly as possible. Pre-pull : Sharpcast (at -10s) → Fire III (at -3s). The Burst : Thunder III (DoT application) Triplecast + Fire IV x3 Amplifier + Ley Lines Fire IV x3 Paradox (Instant cast in Fire) Despair (Drains remaining MP) Flare Star (The 7.2 finisher) The Shift : Manafont (Instantly restores MP to continue the assault) Fire IV x2 → Despair → Flare Star (if stacks permit) Blizzard III (Shift to Umbral Ice for MP recovery). Quick Tips for 7.2 Mastery If you are looking for a high-performance "piece"
: Never drop your Astral Fire timer if you have stacks for Flare Star . Losing that cast is the biggest DPS loss in the 7.2 kit.
: With more instant-cast options like High Thunder and Triplecast charges, the "turret" playstyle is slightly more flexible.