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FFXIV Ranged DPS Tier List - Best Job Rankings for Patch 6.5

Every DPS Job in Final Fantasy XIV has its perks. Melee DPS places you in front of the danger to throw sequences of strong attacks. Magic DPS lays down big damage from afar while managing cast...

FFXIV White Mage Job Guide (Patch 6.5)

White Mage is a classic figure in the Final Fantasy series and, in FFXIV, it is one of the first healing jobs players have access to. It’s popular, when compared with the...

Reaper Rotation, Openers, and Abilities (Patch 6.5) - FFXIV

Reaper is one of the easier melee DPS jobs to learn in Final Fantasy XIV due to their low barrier of entry. Reapers are a welcome addition to any party for casual content,...

FFXIV Tanking Guide: How to be a Better Tank

So, you’ve decided to become a tank. Whether this is the first time you’ve played an MMO, or you’re transitioning to the role after playing Final Fantasy XIV as a damage dealer or healer, we we...

FFXIV Leveling Guide: How to Level Your Alternate Jobs Fast

Completing the latest arc of the Warrior of Light's journey in Final Fantasy XIV is a milestone that marks your entry into the current endgame of Eorzea, Etheirys and beyond. Some pla...

FFXIV Magic DPS Tier List - Best Job Rankings for Patch 6.4

In Final Fantasy XIV, there are a multitude of jobs to choose from, and each one slots into a category that houses playstyles that are similar. There are tanks, healers, and three different kin...

The Must-Play FFXIV Content You Should Finish Before Dawntrail

Final Fantasy XIV's newest expansion, Dawntrail, is just a few months away, and while the game will likely undergo months of content draught leading up to its release, there is still a w...

How to Get Common Items in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

The Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV is a special area where you can entertain yourself by playing the role of a farmer, growing crops and making the creatures you have happy. The ini...

How to Get Seeds in FFXIV’s Island Sanctuary

The Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV is a space for those looking for the coziness of taking care of your own farm. You get to take care of animals, construct buildings, and sow the l...

Yoshi-P Regrets Making FFXIV Less Stressful, Says Video Games Should Have "An Element of Stress,"

Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida, director and lead producer of Final Fantasy XIV, has stated that he believes they’ve removed too much of the “stress” from the game. The head of development for FFXI...

FFXIV Relic Weapon Guide: Blade's

With your Augmented Law's Order Resistance Weapon in hand, it is time for the last step of the process. It's been a long road, but you're almost there now. This guide will teach you everything you nee...

The Best Items to Buy With Tomestones of Poetics in FFXIV

In Final Fantasy XIV, Tomestones of Poetics are a default currency rewarded for completing duties, hunts, and other pieces of content past level 50. Initially used to secure high-level gear and...

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FFXIV Players Pay Tribute to Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama

On March 8, the sad news of the death of Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and character artist for Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger, was announced. Multiple sources, includin...

How to Make a Son Goku Glamour in FFXIV

When a creator whose works influenced a generation dies, many look for ways to honor them through their own methods of creativity. In the case of Final Fantasy XIV players and the dea...

How to Use the Armoury Chest in FFXIV

With thousands of different items available to collect spanning from powerful weapons and armor, to rare crafting materials and consumables, managing your inventory in Final Fantasy XIV can be...

How to Get Rathalos Gear in FFXIV

One of the most stylish armor sets in the Final Fantasy XIV wardrobe, the Rathalos gear is part of the Monster Hunter collaboration event, and sees the Warrior of Light deck themselves o...

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...

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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 Moogle Treasure Trove First Hunt for Genesis Ends Next Week

On Jan. 30, Square Enix released the revamped and much improved Final Fantasy XIV Moogle Treasure Trove event, adding weekly, Minimog, and an Ultimog challenge to enhance the experience. Unfort...

Square Enix Unveils Teaser Video of Upcoming FFXIV Growing Light Soundtrack

Square Enix has hyped up the release of the Growing Light: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack with a new teaser video previewing many of the tracks on the new album. First announced in Janua...