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Final Fantasyis an RPG franchise well-known for its vast array of unique classes and jobs, andFinal Fantasy 14, the series' second foray into the MMORPG genre, is no exception. Featuring19 different jobsat the time of writing, and further increasing with each new expansion release,Final Fantasy 14is fast on track to havethe most jobs in any Final Fantasy game.
Fans of the MMORPG genre are likely comfortable with the idea of creating alt characters to experience different classes, butFinal Fantasy 14departs from this tradition by allowing players to swap between jobs on the fly, meaning all jobs can be leveled on a single character. While some of these jobs will be available as soon as playersunlock the ability to change classes, others will need to be unlocked through high-level side quests throughout the game.
Where To Unlock Tanks In Final Fantasy 14
Tanks are defensive powerhouses responsible for grabbing the attention of enemies and keeping their allies alive. There are currently four tanks;Paladin, Warrior, Dark Knight, and Gunbreaker, each with their own unique set of damage-mitigating utilities, as well as devastating offensive attacks. Tanks like the Paladin and Warrior lean into their defensive capabilities by providing healing utilities, while tanks like the Dark Knight and Gunbreaker compensate with higher damage.
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Gladiator/Paladin
“So You Want to Be a Gladiator” in Ul’Dah - Steps of Thal (X:9, Y:12)
N/A
Marauder/Warrior
“So You Want to Be a Marauder” in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:11, Y:6)
“The Makings of a Gunbreaker” in New Gridania (X:12, Y:12)
Shadowbringersexpansion, level 60
Where To Unlock Healers In Final Fantasy 14
Healers are supportive specialists of restoration, adept at keeping their allies alive either by healing damage taken with regenerative spells, or preventing damage from being taken with mitigating shields and buffs. The four healers currently available are theWhite Mage, Scholar, Astrologian, and Sage, with the White Mage and Astrologian specializing in regeneration, while the Scholar and Sage specialize in shielding. Additionally, the Astrologian and Scholar are able to increase their party’s damage with powerful buffs or debuffs, while the White Mage and Sage compensate with higher personal damage output.
Conjurer/White Mage
“So You Want to Be a Conjurer” in Old Gridania (X:6, Y:11)
Scholar
“Forgotten but Not Gone” in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:5, Y:11)
Arcanist quest “Sinking Doesmaga” completion
Endwalkerexpansion, level 70
Where To Unlock Melee DPS In Final Fantasy 14
Melee DPS are masters of offense, engaging with monsters face-to-face to unleash massive amounts of damage. While their damage output typically exceeds that of their ranged and caster counterparts, their limited range can sometimes restrict them from hitting their targets, requiring creative planning or precise footwork to keep the damage flowing. The five melee DPS jobs currently in the game areMonk, Dragoon, Ninja, Samurai, and Reaper(Viperwill join their ranks with the launch ofDawntrail).
Pugilist/Monk
“So You Want to Be a Pugilist” in Ul’dah - Steps of Nald (X:9, Y:10)
Lancer/Dragoon
“So You Want to Be a Lancer” in Old Gridania (X:14, Y:6)
Rogue/Ninja
“So You Want to Be a Rogue” in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:8, Y:16)
Samurai
“The Way of the Samurai” in Ul’dah - Steps of Nald (X:9, Y:9)
Level 50
Reaper
“The Killer Instinct” in Ul’dah - Steps of Nald (X:13, Y:9)
To be released on July 22, 2025, starting in Ul’dah
Dawntrailexpansion, level 80
Where To Unlock Physical Ranged DPS In Final Fantasy 14
Physical Ranged DPS jobs inFinal Fantasy 14are mobile damage dealers with the ability to dispatch enemies without ever having to stand still in one place. While their damage output is balanced to be lower than that of the other DPS roles, they compensate by providing various supportive utilities to their party. The three physical ranged jobs span the spectrum of support capabilities, with thesupport-focused Dancerable to boost the damage of a chosen dance partner, theself-focused Machinistgenerating the highest damage of the physical ranged DPS, and thebalanced Bardproviding stat-boosting songs to their allies.
Archer/Bard
“So You Want to Be an Archer” in New Gridania (X:15, Y:12)
Machinist
“So You Want to Be a Machinist” in Foundation (X:8, Y:10)
Where To Unlock Caster DPS In Final Fantasy 14
Caster DPS classes are the champions of dealing damage from a distance, taking advantage of a wide arsenal of spells to decimate enemies. While their damage output often exceeds that of their physical ranged allies, casters are also less mobile, requiring careful positioning to give themselves time to channel their attacks. The three caster jobs available areBlack Mage, Summoner, and Red Mage.Additionally,Final Fantasy 14has a fourth caster job,theBlue Mage, a unique limited jobwith a special progression system based on learning the spells of defeated enemies that’s restricted from entering traditional instanced duties without a preformed party.
Thaumaturge/Black Mage
“So You Want to Be a Thaumaturge” in Ul’dah - Steps of Nald (X:7, Y:12)
Arcanist/Summoner
“So You Want to Be an Arcanist” in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:5, Y:11)
Red Mage
“Taking the Red” in Ul’dah - Steps of Thal (X:14, Y:12)
To be released June 12, 2025, starting in Gridania
Blue Mage
“Out of the Blue” in Limsa Lominsa Lower Deck (X:10, Y:11)
