FINAL FANTASY XIV Online News

FF14 Facewear explained

How does Final Fantasy 14's Facewear work? One of the new features added to FF14 is the new Facewear Accessory slot which allows players to glasses separate from other headwear. Previously those accessories were part of the Fashion Accessories option where you'd find Parasols, backpacks, or the occasional set of wings.

We'll explain to very quickly how the new FF14 feature works, what you need to look out for, and most importantly where you get can get more. So you can look your best while you grab your free Fantasia and unlock the new jobs FF14 Viper and FF14 Pictomancer jobs.

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FF14 Dawntrail's launch is "exceptionally smooth," Square Enix says

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's launch queues have been nothing short of extraordinary. After a perfect storm of COVID lockdowns and unprepared servers hit Endwalker's launch in 2021, Square Enix came prepared this time. The servers might be full, but playing the MMORPG on an expansion's launch day has never been easier.

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FF14 Dawntrail world travel change leaves players locked out at launch

It's a glorious day for MMORPG fans as FF14 Dawntrail early access begins. After much waiting, it's finally time to sail off to Tural in search of the new adventures and the mysteries that await us there. The good news is that, so far, the queues have been fairly short, so while you might be waiting a while to login depending on the time of day, you should get there eventually. That is, unless you logged out on another world, in which case you might be out of luck for now.

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FF14 Dawntrail free Fantasia guide

How do you get the FF14 Dawntrail free Fantasia? With the graphical overhaul coming to Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail, director and producer Naoki Yoshida promised a free Fantasia for every player to adjust their character's looks. Be it to change some of the minor details, or change into the newly added Female Hrothgar, everything is possible with a sip of Fantasia.

Unlike previous Final Fantasy 14 expansions, this free Fantasia is tied to a quest. Every player can access it as long as they've completed the level 17 main scenario quest The Scions of the Seventh Dawn. It doesn't take long to unlock and you'll head into the expansion with a new look before you unlock the new FF14 Viper or FF14 Pictomancer quests.

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FF14 Dawntrail Viper job guide

How do you play Viper in FF14? With very little defensive abilities and few options for utility, Viper seems like it's going to be the glass cannon of the DPS jobs. The potential for massive damage is at the tip of your blade, but reacting quickly to mechanics and staying out of danger will separate a good Viper from a great one. This guide will give you the information you need to begin your journey as a Viper, including how to unlock it, your basic combos, using your burst window.

One of the two new jobs introduced with FF14 Dawntrail, Viper is a dual-weapon wielding melee DPS that can fuse the weapon together to make a twinblade. Each iteration of the weapon has different uses, and fans of the melee DPS jobs are sure to enjoy the burst of DPS the Viper is capable of. Be sure to check out our guide on the other new job, the FF14 Pictomancer, so you can go into the MMO game with the best knowledge equipped.

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