Here’s how to build your Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy XIV Online, available today on Xbox

We are pleased to announce that the full release of the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV Online, released today on Xbox Series X|S! Players will have plenty of content to enjoy ahead of the latest expansion, Dawn Trail, coming this summer! The full version also removes the restrictions of the open beta.

Even better news is that players who purchase the game for Xbox Series through their perks will give them full access to three games in one for free!

Final Fantasy XIV Online has so much to offer in terms of customization and playable content! Learn about the eight starting classes and their three starting locations, which you can consider when creating your very own Warrior of Light.

Create your own Warrior of Light

Creating your character is the first step in your new adventure! Choose your new “you” with confidence because all race and gender options are equal. And don’t fret too much about the decisions at the beginning, because they can all be changed later!

During character creation, you select a starting class that you can transform into iconic jobs from the Final Fantasy series. There are eight starting classes to choose from and many more to improve and master as you progress. Not just combat-oriented classes and jobs, but also classes related to crafting and gathering.

Don’t worry if you want to try more than one, because you can play all available classes and professions with a single character. All you have to do is change your main hand weapon or tool and voila!

Choose your role

There are three roles that the different combat-oriented classes and jobs fall under: Tanks, Healers and DPS (of which there are different types).

tank – A tank has a lot of HP and is trained in defense. He serves as a protective shield for the group. Skilled at attracting an enemy’s attention and bearing the brunt of enemy attacks.

healer – Healers use restorative arts to heal wounded comrades. They can also help mitigate damage, remove harmful effects, and even bring fallen allies back to life.

DPS Types

• Melee DPS are attackers at close range. Focuses on combos and careful positioning to inflict the most damage possible.
  Ranged physical DPS Attack enemies from a distance. They are characterized by the fact that they cause lasting damage and also support companions.
  Magical ranged DPS Attack enemies with a variety of arcane arts. Movement is limited by casting time, but they are notable for their ability to deal high damage.

Starting locations

Your character’s starting class determines not only your initial playstyle, but also where you begin your journey. in one of three beautiful city states:

• Gridania – In the eastern reaches of the Aldenard landmass, home to vast, dense forests and flowing rivers, lies the forest nation of Gridania. The cityscape is a mosaic of labyrinthine waterways and large wooden structures, built so gracefully that they seem part of the surrounding area.
• Limsa Lominsa – On the southern coast of Vylbrand Island, in the shadow of ancient cliffs eroded by the relentless onslaught of the Rhotano Sea, lies the maritime city-state of Limsa Lominsa. Said to have been blessed by the goddess of navigation, Llymlaen, the city stretches across countless small islands, all connected by sturdy bridges made of iron and wood, earning it the name “Seafarer’s Veil” because traveling bards witnessed the City rides were beauty from a distance.
• Ul’dah – The bustling trading center of Ul’dah lies amid the desolate desert landscape of southern Aldenard. The city is strategically organized around the domed citadel at its center. Its towering fortifications and protective outer walls are visible to Malms in all directions and serve as a strong deterrent to would-be besiegers.

Here’s where the eight starting classes start and how they evolve into legendary Final Fantasy jobs:

role	Starting class	Evolved job	Starting location
tank	gladiator	paladin	Ul’dah
tank	Marauders	warrior	Limsa Lominsa
healer	Magician	White magician	Gridania
Healer/DPS	Arcanist	Scholar (Healer) or Summoner (DPS)	Limsa Lominsa
DPS	Pugilist	monk	Ul’dah
DPS	Lancer	dragoon	Gridania
DPS	Archer	bard	Gridania
DPS	Thaumaturge	Black magician	Ul’dah

Of course, your adventures will extend far beyond these initial city-states and early class options. During your time in Eorzea, you’ll be able to explore a variety of new locations and learn a variety of combat-oriented professions, as well as more basic crafting and gathering courses.

Players are welcome to experience it all Final Fantasy XIV what it has to offer today on the Xbox Series X|S!

Dive into the Starter Edition, which includes: An empire reborn, HeavenwardAnd Stormblood– the equivalent of three full Final Fantasy titles! Once you are ready, you can purchase this Endwalker Extension which also includes Shadowbringer, expanding the breadth of available content even further! Or dive headfirst into the full offering with the Complete Edition, which includes the three Starter Edition titles and the two newest expansions: Shadowbringer And Endwalker.

For players looking for even more information on starting the game, check out our Starter Guide series. The seven-part video series provides initial tips and tricks for new players to help them get the most out of their adventures in Eorzea. The series follows the journey of new player Kaz and his mentor Mayra, who guides him through his first steps in FFXIV. You can listen to the entire series in a playlist Here!

Both former open beta players and new players are invited to enjoy the free trial, which includes: A realm reborn, HeavenswardAnd Stormblood without restrictions on playtime and progression carried over from the open beta. Please note that there are in-game limitations associated with the free trial. However, these can be resolved by upgrading to the full version of the game.

Please note that registering the Starter Edition or Complete Edition in your account will no longer entitle you to the free trial and a paid subscription is required to play. (New accounts starting with the Starter Edition or Complete Edition will receive a 30-day free game period. The 30-day free game period can be applied once on each platform on a single service account, so cross-platform users can also take advantage. ) Additionally, a subscription to FFXIV and Xbox Game Pass (Core or Ultimate) is required to play.

We look forward to welcoming you to Eorzea!

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – Complete Collector’s Edition – Early Purchase Bonus

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The Complete Collector’s Edition is perfect for new players as it includes the base game and all expansions up to Endwalker – all in one comprehensive package! Purchase by 04/20/2024 (10:00 UTC) to receive the following bonus items! • Palom Servant • Menphina’s Earring (including 30% EXP bonus up to level 80) These items are delivered in-game via the Moogle delivery service. Minions are prestige pets that have no effect on a player’s attributes. When worn, the earring grants a 30 percent increase in EXP gained from defeating enemies. It can only be equipped by Disciples of War or Magic classes and professions. Service accounts that have already claimed pre-order bonus items for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker are not eligible for the early purchase bonus items. This edition also includes all of the in-game bonus items from the Collector’s Edition: -Endwalker • Arion Mount • Wind-Up Porom Minion • Death Scythe -Shadowbringers • Grani Mount • Wind-Up Fran Minion • Revolver Gunbreaker Weapon -Stormblood • Syldra Mount • Wind – back to top Bartz Servant • Chicken Knife, Red Mage Weapon – Heavensward • Flying Griffin Mount • Dark Knight Cecil-Style Baron Helmet • Wind-up Kain • Phial of Imagination, an item that gives you a single chance to Edit your character’s appearance. -A Realm Reborn • Fat Chocobo Mount • Coeurl Mount • Wind-up Moogle Minion • Baby Behemoth Minion • Behemoth Harness • Helm of Light This edition also includes a 30-day free play period* IMPORTANT: • *The 30- Days of Free Play included in the purchase can only be applied once to each platform and to a single service account. •User registration is required for all editions of the game. All editions of the game except the free trial require an active paid subscription to play. •Age restrictions and other terms and conditions apply. For registration and service terms, see the User Agreement (https://sqex.to/ffxiv_agreement) and Square Enix Account Terms of Service (https://sqex.to/ffxiv_terms). For more information, please visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV website at https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/. • An active Xbox Game Pass Core or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan is required to play this product.