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Welcome to SCH Resources! 
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「 SCH Guides 」 
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Note: Guides marked with EW are updated for Endwalker, those with ShB are not but still can contain helpful information
Quick Guides:
Skills Overview (EW): https://www.thebalanceffxiv.com/jobs/healers/scholar/skills-overview/
SCH & oGCDs (ShB): https://bit.ly/3oNTJbA
Dungeon Tips & Tricks (ShB): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE1Ay8mmVB8
Full Guides:
Leveling Guide (EW): https://www.thebalanceffxiv.com/jobs/healers/scholar/leveling-guide/
Basic Guide (EW): https://www.thebalanceffxiv.com/jobs/healers/scholar/basic-guide/
Icy Veins Scholar Guide (EW): https://www.icy-veins.com/ffxiv/scholar-pve-healer-guide
Fight Guides:
UCOB SCH Fight Tips (EW): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D1tbYYrr7EQTJV3jqMXwPu88KAl-YIHUK0UPJd0XpMI/edit?usp=sharing
DSR SCH Fight Tips (EW): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_7F7JIEgG2106c9MG6XNuVTpgZ7xqfrhYVXJqK7luOc/edit?usp=sharing
Abyssos Fight Tips (EW): https://www.icy-veins.com/ffxiv/scholar-healer-tips-for-abyssos-savage
PvP Guides:
Icy Veins Scholar PvP Guide (EW): https://www.icy-veins.com/ffxiv/scholar-pvp-guide
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「 SCH Openers 」 ✦
Remember that the exact ability usage in these openers is not strict. If you need to use a heal in the opener or hold an AF stack for later healing do so. This is the ability usage you'd do on a dummy, but not every fight allows for it.
Level 90 Openers:
The Swift Opener is better for personal dps if done correctly, not necessarily better for rdps. If you wanna hold Diss just drop it and the 3 EDs after it from the opener. As always, feel free to hold AF stacks for healing if they'll be needed.
No Swift Opener: 5 EDs in Chain, easy to execute
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/920168730095415377/949456672596832266/sch_ew_no_swift_opener.png
Swift Opener: 6 EDs in Chain if done properly, requires a bit of Spell Speed (2.43 GCD should be plenty). The ED directly after chain cannot be used until the chain debuff actually applies to the enemy, or else it won't get the crit buff. Don't do this opener if you're not going to be trying for all 6 EDs
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/920168730095415377/949456672915595274/sch_ew_swift_opener.png 
Dissipation First Openers: You can swap Aetherflow (AF) and Dissipation in both of the above openers. Using Dissipation First has several advantages: the fairy comes back about 15s earlier due to an earlier Dissipation (giving access to her healing again), the 2000mp from AF comes later (meaning it won't be wasted to overcapping), and it aligns AF correctly for a 6 ED buff window at 2 minutes. The last benefit is minor as you can simply delay the 2 minute AF instead if using an AF first opener. The main drawback of doing a Dissipation first opener is the risk of losing an AF use over the course of the fight or the phase, though this risk is shared by any rotation that does 6 ED buff windows every 2 minutes. It also changes the timings of when you get AF stacks back which make an impact on your healing plan. Consider the positives and negatives of Dissipation first when planning out the fight. 
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「 SCH BiS & Gear Options 」 ✦
6.2 Savage Gear Sets
Note: These sets are listed in order of dps/mp economy (with the exception of alternatives). Lowest avg dps/best mp economy at the top, highest avg dps/worst mp economy at the bottom.
2.50 Hi Pi Set https://etro.gg/gearset/5e124e66-7cd7-470a-95d8-f71f60811c0f
Lots of extra mp for those who don't care to try to optimize. 2.50 gives perfect Chain and Bio alignment. A good set to have around for the upcoming ultimate in 6.3. 
2.40 Mid Pi Set https://etro.gg/gearset/03f4b5a3-e9ab-434b-8cc2-b358546fcb60
This set is a good all around choice for those who need to deal with unoptimized environments such as Party Finder. 2.40 gives it good Chain alignment, but poor Bio alignment.
2.40 Lo Pi Set (BE CAREFUL USING IN UNOPTIMZED ENVIRONMENTS) https://etro.gg/gearset/bb015772-1160-41a5-aa62-7e92d3998bbf
A very solid set only a bit behind the true BiS sets. Has a bit of extra mp economy to make reclears a bit comfier. 2.40 gives perfect Chain alignment, but poor Bio alignment.
2.40 Min Pi DH BiS (DO NOT USE IN UNOPTIMZED ENVIRONMENTS) https://etro.gg/gearset/fdc331e0-aa1a-45d1-9640-a38e691ad063
This set has slightly lower average damage than the SpS BiS but is less ping sensitive and has better MP economy due to a slower GCD. 2.40 gives perfect Chain alignment, but poor Bio alignment.
2.40 Min Pi DH BiS (Aug Ring Alternative) (DO NOT USE IN UNOPTIMZED ENVIRONMENTS) https://etro.gg/gearset/609dca86-549a-4c7f-8abf-e6e0060f299b
An alternative to the previous set that doesn't require pentamelding a ring. Doesn't tier as well, so I don't recommend augmenting your ring for this if you already have penta.
2.31 Min Pi SpS BiS (DO NOT USE IN UNOPTIMIZED ENVIRONMENTS) https://etro.gg/gearset/41c65b56-fa08-4c6a-b86b-627fd14d04ff
This set has the highest average damage of the two BiS sets and is the more consistent one. It has very dangerous MP economy due to the fast GCD and min Piety. 2.31 gives it good Chain and Bio alignment.
2.31 Min Pi SpS BiS (Aug Ring Altenative) (DO NOT USE IN UNOPTIMIZED ENVIRONMENTS) https://etro.gg/gearset/155e90f3-03d2-4121-b457-4db34d7a63ae
An alternative to the previous set that doesn't require pentamelding a ring. Functionally equal, so I wouldn't bother augmenting your ring for this if you already have penta, but this may change once we have access to the TOP weapon.
You can find these and other sets listed with their dps in the SCH gear calc. Please don't leave the master sheet open as it causes slowdown when many people have the same sheet open. You can Make a Copy of the sheet from the File menu.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k9TQ8FsP8mhggg5wfBGav551a07N8PyZ_wyssFmXiro/edit?usp=sharing
For your own gear comparisons I recommend using the combined Healer Gear Planner https://bit.ly/Healer-Gear
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「 Stat Priorities 」 ✦
Please read the section on managing Piety below as well.
Level 90 Stat Priority: Crit>DH>=Det for pre-BiS melding. Consider melding Det over DH for prog, as the damage benefits are basically equal on average. Meld SpS to a comfy tier if you wish, low priority during prog.
when raiding, they are a very effective way to recover from multiple rezzes or a death.
You can find stat tiers here: http://allaganstudies.akhmorning.com/stats/
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「 Tips and Tricks 」 ✦
How to show your fairy nameplate in battle:
A. Character config > Control Settings > "Target" tab > Under "Target Settings", Uncheck "Disable targetting of pets and minions when in battle."
B. Character config > Display Name Settings > "Own" tab > Under "Pets" set "Display Name Settings" to "Always" or "During Battle"
Both options must be set this way or your fairy nameplate will be hidden.
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/277965183366987776/594595999935234068/unknown.png
Placing your Fairy
It's important to note that Placing your fairy DOES NOT require a weave slot and thus can be done while casting another ability without causing any sort of clipping. For the same reason, macroing Place does not have any of the drawbacks that most combat macros will incur, and many SCHs will use a macro for Place. Several different macros can be useful, but the following is a good general usage one.
This macro will allow you to Place and Heel with the same button. It works by setting your fairy to Heel and then bringing up the Place targeting reticle. Simply cancel the Place targeting to keep her on Heel.
/merror off
/pac Heel
/pac Place
/micon "Place" pet Scholar and Auto-Attacks
Should I care about auto-attacks on Scholar?
*TLDR: Yes but never play greedy for autos. * While your autos won't do anywhere near as much as a tank, melee, or phys ranged, Scholar actually has a very high base strength stat which makes our autos do a noticeable amount of damage if maintained over the course of a fight. Simply having auto-attacks enabled and staying in melee range when possible can give you as much damage as an extra Broil or more in total. You should never try to greed autos, and you certainly shouldn't be taking melee uptime spots from an actual melee job, but autos are straight up free damage in many situations, and not a totally insignificant amount.
Is there an easier way to start auto-attacking when I retarget the boss?
Yes, bind the Confirm button to a key. Hitting your Confirm keybind while targeted on an enemy will initiate auto-attacks. Remember you need to do this every time you retarget the boss, but it doesn't require any sort of weaving space.
Total Damage Done Inside Chain Windows
Paste this at the end of an FFLogs URL to see how much dps each party member did during Chain.
&pins=2%24Main%24%23244F4B%24auras-gained%24-1%240.0.0.Any%240.0.0.Any%24true%240.0.0.Any%24true%241001221%24true%24false
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「 Theorycrafting Tools 」 ✦
Healer Gear Planner: https://bit.ly/Healer-Gear
SCH Gear Calculator (for gear that isn't supported by the Healer Gear Planner): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k9TQ8FsP8mhggg5wfBGav551a07N8PyZ_wyssFmXiro/edit?usp=sharing
SCH DPS Logs Analysis: https://xivanalysis.com/
Statistic Intervals: http://allaganstudies.akhmorning.com/stats/
✦ 「 SCH Bot Commands 」 ✦
Pay attention to what patch each of these is updated for.
PLEASE GO TO #bot_spam TO USE THESE
Current Commands:
!faq newsch
!faq schcal
!faq schgear
!faq schguide
!faq schhotbars
!faq schmacro
!faq schmp
You may use !faq schfaq to summon a Kupo window for all the available commands for SCH in #bot_spam
You can also use !faq schfaq2 to find the relevant faq description.
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「 Recommended Media Channels 」 ✦
Ahri'qi Sxium'vre (Controller) https://www.twitch.tv/ahriqi - Omnihealer Mentor, currently plays AST on his main and SCH on his alt (Taihou Tsukryxin'vre)
Momo Sama (KB&M): https://www.twitch.tv/ffxivmomo - SCH mentor and variety streamer focused on FFXIV
Nerdler Rah (Controller): https://www.twitch.tv/imhoteprah - AST/SCH/SGE mentor, currently plays SCH and SGE
Jacklyn Griffin (KB&M): https://www.twitch.tv/jacklyngriffin - SCH & SGE Helpful, currently plays SCH in high level speeds
(If you or someone you know would like to be added to this list please message @Pink Meru)
Endwalker FAQ
Do shields apply faster now?
Yes, shields now begin applying during the slidecast window instead of waiting for the healing to go out. They'll consistently be applied before the cast itself finishes. This means it's possible to use Deployment Tactics immediately after Adlo 
now without it ghosting. Remember that this will still cause you to clip your next GCD if done during uptime, Adlo's cast is still too long to allow a full weave window.
Is the fairy more responsive now?
Yes, they've sped up her response time and how fast she applies her effects/heals. There will still be some delay when double weaving fairy commands, so be aware of that, but we'll generally be trying to single weave now anyways due to the reduced Broil cast time.
Is pet potency still a thing for SCH?
Yes unfortunately, though it's significantly better now. In solo play the fairy's potency is worth ~0.93x player potency, in a party with the full 5% role bonus it's worth ~0.89x player potency.
Should I still be using Ruin II 
? If so, when?
Now that we have free weaves with Broil, we want to avoid using Ruin II whenever possible. You should be slidecasting using Broil to get to where you need to be, and single weaving oGCDs after Broil. You can still use natural Bio refreshes to double weave and move longer distances, and Swiftcast can be used to move longer distances in a pinch. If you find yourself badly out of position, or a mechanic simply isn't able to be dealt with using these methods, you can use Ruin II for the movement rather than just dropping cast. You can also use Ruin II if you absolutely need to get out 2 oGCDs right away, this can usually be avoided on future pulls with better planning.
Why is my Consolation 
keybind a second Summon Seraph now?
Summon Seraph now becomes Consolation while Seraph is out, just like Aetherpact becomes Dissolve Union while Fey Union is active. This reduces our needed number of keybinds by 1 which is appreciated since they gave us 2 new abilities that need keybinds without removing any others and our bars are pretty crowded already. To avoid accidentally double clicking the button and spending a Consolation charge you didn't mean to, there is a 1s CD after hitting Summon Seraph before you can hit Consolation. This doesn't actually delay how quickly it's possible for Consolation to go out because she already waited a bit to use it when summoned, but it means you can no longer double weave Summon Seraph and Consolation. Use them as separate single weaves instead.
Which of my shields stack with Sage?
The image below shows conflicting shields and which shields win out, anything not listed will stack.
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/756684559831269426/942157543432667146/shields_between_sage_and_scholar.jpg (Thank you Meru) 
Change Log
2022/12/17: Added Section on Scholar and Auto-Attacks in Tips and Tricks
2023/1/5: Added Abyssos Fight Tips(EW) in SCH Guides
2023/1/7: Added Scholar UCOB Fight Tips(EW) in SCH Guides
2023/1/10: Added Scholar DSR Fight Tips(EW) in SCH Guides
2023/1/11: Added new DSR sets
2023/1/26: Added a 2.40 TOP set