Ally-targeted abilities are placed on the D-pad because you will already be using the D-pad to scroll through the party list and select your target. Most GCDs, untargeted buffs/heals, and mobility tools are placed on the face buttons so they are easy to access while moving.

Core damage actions are placed on the RT and RT>LT bars, including Aetherflow and Dissipation. Lossless faerie heals are placed on the RT and RT>LT bars since they should be prioritized over "lossy" Aetherflow and GCD heals. The LT and LT>RT bars mostly consist of lossy healing actions and related abilities.

DT 7.0

Macro Info

1 = Play I Macro
2 = Play II Macro
3 = Play III Macro

Valen Bree

Hotbar 1: My healers tend to follow this format, with the exception being Sage of course.

Row 1: Single target, regen, DoT Row 2: The job specific goodies. These are three cards. Row 3: Stronger heal, weak regen (in case of roulette sync), esuna Row 4: Zoomies, weak heal (in case of roulette sync), sprint.

Sprint is a macro for the right thumbstick (R3) and is placed in a hidden hotbar

/macroerror off /macroicon Sprint /actionerror off /recasterror off /action Sprint /pvpaction Bolt

AST Layout 6.55 (Not 7.0-Able)
LT>RT remapped from Set 8 Left to Set 8 Right, only right half of Set 8 is used
Set 1 - Primary Heals/DPS / CDs ; Set 2 - Utility + Raise ; Set 8 - Cards / Heal CD

Updated for Dawntrail

Buttons consistent for similar job actions (Dye = Potion)

These are my AST hotbars, very much a WIP, Hopefully you enjoy :)

Almost Entirely Based on linn_s' Astrologian Bars: https://www.xivbars.com/job/AST/5126

Undraw = Play I

Redraw = Play II

Just copied Nanaki's

Keybinds for those interested.

I use an mmo mouse so 1-6 on all bars are pressed on the mouse, uisng shift and ctrl for bar 2 and 3. The latter 6 on all bars are pressed uisng the keyboard and shift/ctrl.

7.0 AST Crossbar

Right hotbar is mainly damage oriented and commonly used ogcds.

Note: Sprint and Limit Break should be on a Shared Hotbar!!!