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There are plenty of fish in the seas of Final Fantasy XIV, some of which, like the big fish, are more elusive than others. These big fish vary a lot in difficulty, with most providing a de...
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Final Fantasy XIV’s social media accounts are teasing players with new illustrations of their favorite characters. The posts, which began on Feb. 8, have now showcased Urianger and Thancred and...
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As promised, Final Fantasy XIV’s 6.57 update has arrived, bringing with it tweaks and changes to make the final few months of Endwalker a simpler and more streamlined process. Unveiled o...
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Like it or loathe it, February brings Valentine’s Day to our calendars, and with it Final Fantasy XIV’s own version of the holiday is returning as well. Valentione's Day returns to FFXIV
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Final Fantasy XIV’s newest healing job, Sage, is a potent shield healer with a unique way to go about their duties. Sage’s abilities turn DPS to healing by applying a buff to a teammate, a...
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With the release of the current iteration of the Valentione's Day event, Final Fantasy XIV is filled with love and ardor towards players, NPCs and more. To celebrate the event, develo...
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Final Fantasy XIV will welcome its 6.57 update on Feb. 13, according to a post on the game’s official Lodestone site. News of the patch release date and upcoming maintenance dropped during...
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PAX East is returning to Boston for 2024, and Square Enix is getting in on the fun by bringing Final Fantasy XIV to the convention. With a looming expansion, it's only fitting that the game get...
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The Valentione's Day event has arrived in Final Fantasy XIV, marking the arrival of the season of love. To celebrate the occasion, rewards from last year's event have been added to the FFXIV...
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On Monday, Feb. 5, Square Enix revealed details of the Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Series X|S open beta test, which begins Wednesday, Feb. 21. This test will be the first chance for Xbox players to...
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Exciting news was released earlier today when players finally learned when the Xbox Series X|S Final Fantasy XIV beta period would begin. However, those who looked deeper pointed out that there...
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Everybody loves a real Manderville man, and with Patch 6.55 Final Fantasy XIV, we get another adventure with the Gentleman of Light. The FFXIV Hildibrand quests are a series of goo...
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While many patches have brought a better balance to which of Final Fantasy XIV's DPS jobs stands out above the rest, some jobs succeed only in the right hands. The melee DPS Samurai,...
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Retainers are a passive way to make gil in Final Fantasy XIV. Beyond just being the access point to the market board, giving you the ability to sell your items to other players, Retainers are a...
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In July 2023, Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida made waves by announcing that after years of PC and PlayStation exclusivity, the game would finally come to Xbox. A...
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In Final Fantasy XIV, the Scholar is the healer who protects players with strong shields and fairy magic. Due to the fast queues when running leveling roulettes, it's also the quickest way...
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There are many ways in Final Fantasy XIV for players to customize their character through glamours, the aesthetician, and fashion accessories. Their trusty chocobo companions can also strut the...
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There’s plenty of grinds in Final Fantasy XIV, from Bozja to Blue Mage spells, but few are less complicated and harder than Eureka, Stormblood’s Relic Weapon grind. In fact, with only a...
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Square Enix, the developers of Final Fantasy XIV, have been tight-lipped on the release dates of upcoming patches since the release of 6.55. It’s understood there’s at least three more small up...
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Final Fantasy XIV's tank jobs all require one fundamental trait to contribute as their role — survivability. While all four tanks in FFXIV have several options to mitigate...