Can't decide which FFXIV race is right for you? From the tiny, adorable Lalafell to the hulking, lion-like Hrothgar - there is a Final Fantasy 14 race to suit every personality. As of the Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers expansion, there are eight available races, each with two clans you can choose from. Picking an FFXIV race can take some time, but don't worry too much, you can visit the Aesthetician to change up your style, or purchase a Phial of Fantasia from the Mog Station to switch to a different race.
It is worth noting that your choice of FFXIV race doesn't matter too much outside of looking cool or cute, though this is a very important aspect to some. If you have already chosen a race that suits you but don't know how to proceed from there, take a look at our FFXIV classes guide to get the most out of your character.
Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about the different FFXIV races from lore to height comparisons and everything in between.
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Deciding which FFXIV class to go for? There are 18 available jobs as of the Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers expansion, ten of which make you complete a base class to access. This can make choosing the right FFXIV class an extremely difficult choice. Luckily, in FFXIV, you can take on any and every job with just one character, so if you don't enjoy the class you end up choosing, it is relatively easy to make a change. However, you may need to check out our FFXIV leveling guide to make this process a bit quicker.
The best way to start is by picking your starting role; you can choose to be a resilient tank, a supportive healer, or a powerful DPS (damage per second). If you decide to go for a DPS role, you will then have another choice to make, Melee DPS, Physical Ranged DPS, or Magic Ranged DPS. It is worth noting Tanks and Healers are in much higher demand due to the responsibility placed on their shoulders, but it is worth going for these roles to get into dungeons much faster.
Once you have chosen your preferred role to take on in this MMO game, the difficult choices begin. So, sit back, relax, and let our handy guide walk you through the most difficult decision you will make today - choosing a FFXIV class.
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