Our Final Fantasy 14 classes guide will help you pick the right path for your Warrior of Light. From Red Mages to Gunbreakers, we’ve got you covered.
Our Final Fantasy 14 classes guide will help you decide exactly what kind of hero your Warrior of Light will become. From the bold Warrior to the edgy Reaper, Final Fantasy 14 offers a wide range of classes for you to choose from.
Since the release of the incredibly successful Endwalker expansion, Final Fantasy 14 has been going from strength to strength. Thanks to the free trial, there’s never been a better time to get stuck into the critically acclaimed MMO.
However, Final Fantasy 14 isn’t all Moogles, socializing, and nightclubs; it’s the rich combat that keeps players coming back for more. From the casual content to Endwalker’s endgame, there’s something for everyone. As with most JRPGs, you’ll need to pick a class; a school of combat for your character to dedicate themselves to. Fortunately, characters in Final Fantasy 14 can switch between classes with the press of a button, so you don’t have to worry about committing to a single discipline like in World of Warcraft.
Though most classes are unavailable at the start of the main story, as you gain levels and explore Eorzea, you’ll find 19 combat jobs available to you over the course of your playthrough. Some require leveling a base class to level 30, while others can be unlocked through side quests around major cities. All in all, Final Fantasy 14’s classes are easy to unlock but difficult to master. With that in mind, here’s our handy guide to help you wrap your head around all the different classes on offer.
Tough as nails, these stalwart protectors keep enemies occupied while dishing out some respectable damage.
Unlocked by completing the Marauder base class’s level 30 Role quest, Warriors are renowned for their self-healing and health regeneration. Their basic combo fills out their Beast Gauge which can be spent on fearsome melee attacks like Fell Cleave and Inner Chaos. It’s time to unleash the beast!
Dark Knights channel the power of the Abyss to protect themselves from attacks, using their Mana and Blood Gague to wind up more powerful (and sinister) attacks. Though they lack any self–healing, they make up for it by dealing a very impressive amount of damage and with their Blackest Night ability, which allows them to regularly spend mana to surround themselves with a barrier of pure darkness.
The Paladin is a defensive powerhouse. Unlocked by completing the Gladiator base class’s level 30 Role quest, Paladins boast strong defensive and support capabilities including healing, damage reduction, and barriers for the entire party. These warriors are the kings and queens of party utility and defense.
These gunblade–toting tanks offer fast-paced action for any Warrior of Light who might take up the mantle of the Gunbreaker. This job builds up Cartridge charges with its basic combo before letting rip with a flurry of extremely fast, rapid-fire attacks. To make things even more interesting, Gunbreakers have impressive utility and are able to shield themselves and their allies from harm.
These fighters like to get up close and personal with the enemy. Final Fantasy 14’s Melee DPS classes deal absurd amounts of damage right in the middle of the action.
