Armorer

Armorers are most renowned for their expert transformation of mesh and ingot into chain and plate, gauntlet and greave, all the forms of armor relied upon by the Disciples of War. In addition to this, they also craft shields and various metallic implements used by the other crafters and gatherers. Rather than working with raw ores and lumber obtained directly from Disciples of the Land, the armorers more commonly work with materials that have been modified from their natural state in some way.

Allies in Alloys
Armorers treat and work the malleable metals of Eorzea into all forms of armor. By binding together sheet, stud, and link, they are able to produce garb of plate and chain that has saved the lives of countless adventurers. Though the armor trade once fell within the realm of blacksmithing, advancements in both metallurgical techniques and material refinement led to its necessary specialization, and it is now recognized as an official profession by all nations. The primary tool of the armorer is the raising hammer.

Blacksmith

The heat of the forge, the din of hammer on anvil, the breath of the bellows. All know of the smiths and their deeds, most notably the masterful creation of elaborate blades and axes from lifeless lumps of metal and ore. Yet they are equally skilled at the fashioning of tools used by other Disciples of the Hand, such as the hammer and saw. Other crafters also turn to the smiths for nails, grips, and other various constituent parts that are essential to their own synthesis endeavors.

Metallurgical Artistry
It is in the fires and on the anvils of Eorzea’s blacksmiths that weapons and tools of metal are crafted. Their work is in demand at all times in nearly every location, whether it be hammering the blade of a sword at the forge, or whetting the edge of an axe at camp.

The tradition itself stretches back to the realm’s Age of Bronze, though the advanced metallurgical techniques passed on from master to apprentice today bear little resemblance to the simple practices of ancient times. The relatively recent birth of firearms has created an entirely new area of expertise which is being adopted with fervor by many ambitious members of the guild. The primary tool of the blacksmith is the cross-pein hammer.

Strike while the iron is hot… and sell when the gil is good.
Blacksmithing techniques are capable of weakening enemies constructed of metal, as well as discovering loot that would otherwise be overlooked by the untrained eye. Blacksmiths provide an edge to themselves and others by ensuring that weapons are always kept in optimal condition.