Nuker — Black Mage
Professor Shantotto is the most famous Tarutaru in all of Vana'diel and a former minister of the Orastery in Windurst. Despite her diminutive stature, she is widely regarded as one of the most powerful mages alive, with a personality and laugh to match. Her infamous "Ohohoho!" is recognized across every nation.
| Role | Nuker (magic damage dealer) |
| Main Job | Black Mage (BLM) |
| Sub Job | None |
| Expansion | Windurst (base game) |
| How to Obtain | Trust quest (Windurst) |
Shantotto uses the Scythe-wide "tiered stat multiplier" system. Her base Magic Attack and Magic Accuracy scale per tier — the bigger the tier, the bigger the nuke.
| Tier | MATT / MACC scaling |
|---|---|
| Base | 1.0× base (~+10 at level 99) |
| Tier I | 1.5× base |
| Tier II | 2.0× base |
| Tier III (MAX) | 2.5× base — noticeably harder nukes even on enemies without weaknesses. |
These are the exact items and extra gates checked by the upgrade NPC. Trust currency is stored on your character, not in inventory.
| Tier | Currency | Trade Item | Extra Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | 5 Trust Stones | 1x Wizard's Coat (BLM AF body; item ID 12641) | Windurst Rank 3 |
| Tier II | 10 Trust Gems | 1x Jhakri Robe (Ambuscade body; item ID 25753) | None |
| Tier III (MAX) | 5 Trust Jewels | 1x Laevateinn 119 (Relic Staff; item ID 21139) | BLM level 99+ |
Shantotto is the default nuker for early- to mid-game. Her hate-aware AI makes her safer than aggressive casters like D. Shantotto, and her Magic Burst priority makes her the go-to nuker in skillchain parties. Upgraded through tiers she stays competitive well into endgame. The more powerful Shantotto II is available via Login Points Set 5 for further burst, and D. Shantotto trades safety for raw damage — but base Shantotto is a perfectly fine pick with the tier upgrades done.