FINAL FANTASY XIV Online News

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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FF14 Dawntrail Pictomancer job guide

How do you play Pictomancer in FF14? Dawntrail's Pictomancer job is a caster, meaning players will need to learn how to position themselves while waiting for a cast to complete in addition to practicing a brand new rotation. This guide will give you an introduction to the job, how to unlock it, the basic principles to understand, and which spells you should keep within easy reach.

Because the FF14 Pictomancer is a caster, you should know how to slidecast and you may need to learn specific fights to master your positioning if you're doing high-end content. Unlike melee or physical ranged jobs in the MMO game, such as the new FF14 Viper melee DPS, you need to stay still in order for your cast to complete.

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Early Access for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Begins!

It is our pleasure to announce the start of early access for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail! As of today, those who pre-ordered Dawntrail can set sail for Tural ahead of the official launch on Tuesday, July 2.

We hope you enjoy the new adventures that await in Tural!

[h3]Please Be Mindful About Spoilers[/h3]
During the early access period, there will be no restrictions on what content you can discuss, post, or stream while following the Material Usage License Agreement. However, we ask that early access players please be considerate and do their best to avoid posting spoiler-related content as there are those players who may start at the official launch or play at their own pace.

This doesn’t mean that players cannot stream or share the content they’re playing, we just ask everyone to be mindful about what they’re sharing publicly as they explore the new adventures in Dawntrail!

* Please be advised that data mining is a violation of the FINAL FANTASY XIV User Agreement.

[h3]Pre-order Bonus Code Registration[/h3]
During early access, players who have registered a pre-order bonus code and met the requirements to enter Dawntrail areas will be able to begin playing as soon as maintenance concludes. Read the instructions for registering your bonus code and participating in early access.

* Those who do not fulfill the requirements to enter Dawntrail areas can still enjoy Dawntrail-related content outside of the main scenario if they have registered their pre-order bonus code.

[h3]Regarding Congestion During Early Access and Launch[/h3]
With the launch of a new expansion, we are expecting far more simultaneous logins compared to usual. Learn more about the congestion that may occur during the early access period and release of Dawntrail in our recent announcement.