Final Fantasy XIV Guides

How to Get the Wanderer's Campfire Minion in FFXIV

When people think of Final Fantasy XIV's minions, there's a good chance they'll picture some variety of cute critter running after the Warrior of Light. At the very least, it's unlikely that th...

A screenshot of a Miqo'te Ninja using the Forked Raiju ability.
Ninja Rotation, Openers, and Abilities (Patch 6.5) - FFXIV

Fans of melee DPS jobs in Final Fantasy XIV have long lamented attacks, mechanics, and strategies that force them away from their target and leave them unable to inflict damage. A well-prepared...

FFXIV Challenge Log Guide

The Challenge Log in Final Fantasy XIV is a list of objectives that can be completed weekly for rewards. These rewards offer incentives for players to keep engaged with the game and its co...

FFXIV DPS Guide: How to be a Better DPS

Like many holy trinity MMOs featuring tanks, healers, and damage dealers, the DPS role in Final Fantasy XIV is by far the most popular. Capable of pumping out more damage than their healer and...

An Incomplete Glossary of FFXIV Terms for New Players

Final Fantasy XIV terms are tricky. The critically acclaimed MMORPG has been running and growing for the better part of a decade now, with multiple expansions, countless updates, with more of b...

What FFXIV Job Should You Play?

Final Fantasy is a series widely known for its wide variety of unique classes and jobs, and Final Fantasy XIV carries on that tradition by featuring classic staples like Black Mage and Dragoon, while...

How FFXIV Data Center Travel Works

There's nothing worse than asking a new Final Fantasy XIV friend what Data Center they're on, only to find out that you're on Aether while they're on Primal. Luckily, all is not lost. Players can now...

How to Set Up Cross Hotbars for Controller in FFXIV

The layout that likely comes to mind when imagining the control scheme for an MMO is the tried and true mouse and keyboard's WASD and number keys with various modifiers. Final Fantasy XIV&...

FFXIV Relic Weapon Guide: Augmented Resistance

Getting your Augmented Resistance Weapon is the first real step on your journey to creating one of the Relic Weapons introduced during the Shadowbringers expansion. Forging the Resistance...

FFXIV Glamour Guide - Glamour Dresser, Glamour Plates, Prisms & Dyes

In Final Fantasy XIV, obtaining new gear is a staple form of character progression. While these upgrades increase your combat stats, they often require you to make cosmetic sacrifices to m...

How to Progress the Bozjan Southern Front and Zadnor in FFXIV

Introduced during the Shadowbringers expansion of Final Fantasy XIV, the Bozjan Southern Front and Zadnor are 72-player instanced zones that play a lot like Stormblood's Eureka. I...

How to Get the Rathalos Mount in FFXIV

Final Fantasy XIV’s crossover events with other games give players a chance to obtain mounts, minions, and other rewards. In the case of the Monster Hunter World collaboration event from...

FFXIV Jumbo Cactpot Guide

The Gold Saucer makes its return in FFXIV, and like its Final Fantasy VII namesake, it’s packed with minigames to test your luck with. In this expanded Eorzean iteration, there’s also a...

FFXIV Fisher Job Guide (Patch 6.5)

In Final Fantasy XIV, players can find all types of adventure they might look for. To those who aren’t as excited to tackle complicated fights, playing Fisher is the perfect opportunity to...

FFXIV Sightseeing Log Guide

In Final Fantasy XIV, the Sightseeing Log is side content that sees players solve puzzles and riddles to find unique vistas showcasing the beauty and majesty of the MMO world. First introduced...

FFXIV How to Increase Mount Speed

From the moment you get your Chocobo at level 20 in Final Fantasy XIV, the game speeds up, even if your mount’s speed doesn’t feel that fast. After a few levels, however, you’ll likely wan...

FFXIV Relic Weapon Guide: Recollection

After completing the first step and getting your Augmented Resistance weapon, it is time to unlock your new weapon's potential further by grinding for more memories. This guide will tell you exactly h...

FFXIV Relic Weapon Guide: Augmented Law's Order

With your Law's Order weapon in hand, you've overcome quite a bit of the Relic Weapon grind so far, but you're not quite finished yet. This guide will go over how to upgrade your Law's Order weapon to...

How to Farm Seafarer's Cowries in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

Final Fantasy XIV's Island Sanctuary is a popular pastime for many players of the MMORPG. As is customary for the genre, it can be tough to see profits when you're just starting out, and trying...

How to Farm Islander's Cowries in FFXIV

There are plenty of things to do in Final Fantasy XIV's Island Sanctuaries, and one of the things players will do very often is go to gather materials in the Wilds. Luckily, while players grind...