Final Fantasy 14: Complete Guide

Final Fantasy 14 is an MMORPG that originally launched in 2010 to a rather rocky start. As a result, the game was shut down and a brand-new development team was brought on board before the game relaunched as A Realm Reborn in 2013. Ever since its rebirth, FF14 has gone from strength and strength and has won numerous awards.

The game has received four expansions, as well as regular content updates, and has amassed a following of avid fans and players. The world of Eorzea and beyond is filled with plenty for players to sink their teeth into, so we've got guides to help you out in your journey as the Warrior of Light.

Updated December 2, 2024: We've updated this article to include the latest articles.

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Class/Job Play Guides

TANK		HEALER
	Paladin		White Mage
	Warrior		Scholar
	Dark Knight		Astrologian
	Gunbreaker		Sage

DPS
MELEE		RANGED PHYSICAL		RANGED MAGICAL
	Monk		Bard		Black Mage
	Dragoon		Machinist		Summoner
	Ninja		Dancer		Red Mage
	Samurai				Blue Mage (Limited Job)
	Reaper				Pictomancer
	Viper

Disciples Of The Hand/Land Play Guides

DISCIPLINES OF THE LAND		DISCIPLINES OF THE HAND
	Miner		Carpenter		Leatherworker
	Botanist		Blacksmith		Weaver
	Fisher		Armorer		Alchemist
		Goldsmith		Culinarian

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• A Realm Reborn

  

  Here is where you will find everything you need to know about the base game and any guides that encompass ongoing elements, such as overall job guides, game mechanics, and more.

  • Beginner Tips

    

    One of the great things about FF14 is that quality of life improvements and additional features are always being added to make the game better as a whole. Here you'll find guides on the most basic features to help you start your new adventure as the Warrior of Light.

    • The Basics

      • Custom Deliveries Guide
      • How To Make Gil
      • Complete Guide To Retainers
        • Are Extra Retainers Worth It?
        • Are Extra Retainers Worth It?
        • Which Retainer Classes Should You Pick?
        • Which Retainer Classes Should You Pick?
      • Complete Guide To Universal Markers
      • How To Use Party Finder
      • How To Visit Other Worlds
      • How To Use Data Center Travel
      • How Does New Game Plus Work?
      • How To Use Gpose And Take Screenshots
      • How To Enter A Dungeon Solo
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents
      • Common Terms Glossary
      • Novice Network Guide
      • Island Sanctuary Guide
      • Orchestrion Guide
        • Every Online Store And Bonus Orchestrion Roll
        • Every Ambient, Other, And Seasonal Orchestrion Roll
        • Every Orchestrion Roll From Quests
        • Every Orchestrion Roll From Trials
        • Every Orchestrion Roll From Raids
        • Every Orchestrion Roll From Dungeons
        • Every Orchestrion Roll From Locales
      • Challenge Log Guide
      • Challenge Log Guide
      • Tomestones, Explained
      • Tomestones, Explained
      • What To Spend Tomestones Of Poetics On
      • Complete Guide To Fashion Accessories
      • Complete Guide To Fashion Accessories

    • Account

      • How To Play The Free Trial Version
      • Recruit A Friend Campaign Guide
      • How To Change Servers
      • How To Manage And Cancel Your Subscription
      • How To Use One-Time Passwords For Your Account
      • How To Back Up Your Configuration Settings
      • How To Back Up Your Configuration Settings

  • Jobs And Classes

    

    Unlike many other MMOs, you're not restricted to one job/class in FF14 and you can switch up your role whenever you feel like it. Here you'll find more general job guides, as well as more in-depth job play guides.

    • Basics

      • How To Change Class
      • Job Leveling Guide
      • Where To Find All Job Role Quests
      • Which DPS Category Is Right For You?

    • Class/Job Guides

      • Complete Guide To Job Roles

  • Crafting And Gathering

    

    It's not always about swinging a sword or flinging a spell, you can take a break and do some crafting or gathering too. Here you'll find general guides for the Disciplines of the Hand and Land, as well as more in-depth guides for each class.

    • Basics

      • Beginner's Guide To Gathering
      • Beginner's Guide To Crafting
      • How To Unlock Crafters' And Gatherers' Scrips
      • Everything You Need To Know About Materia
      • Complete Guide To Ocean Fishing
      • How To Catch The Salter
      • How To Catch The Salter
      • How To Catch Jhinga
      • How To Find And Decipher A Timeworn Boarskin Treasure Map
      • How To Catch A Blue Widow

    • Disciples Of The Hand/Land Guides

      • Complete Guide To Crafter/Gatherer Roles

  • Character And Gameplay Customization

    

    If you ever want to change your Warrior of Light's appearance to make them more unique, and ultimately make them more "you", here are some how-tos on changing the appearance of your character, your HUD, and more.

    • Adventurer Plate Guide
    • How To Change Your HUD Layout
    • How To Change Your Appearance
    • How To Get Married
    • Dreamfitting Guide
    • How To Change Your Name
    • How To Glamour Egi Familiars Into Carbuncles

  • Free Companies And Housing

    

    Free Companies can be thought of as "guilds", where you and like-minded players or friends can chat together and plan adventures. In Patch 2.1, housing was added, allowing FCs a place to call home, while personal housing and apartments were added later on. You can find everything you need to know about FCs and housing right here.

    • Guide To Starting Your Own Free Company
    • How To Buy Housing
    • Guide To Housing Hacks
    • How To Float Housing Items
    • How To Place Windows On Any Housing Surface

  • Mounts And Companions

    

    You'll soon get tired of running all over Eorzea on foot, but don't worry, your friendly Chocobo mount will be on hand eventually. Here's everything you need to know about unlocking mounts and Chocobo companions. 

    • How To Unlock Mounts
    • How To Increase Your Mount Speed
    • How To Get A Chocobo Companion
    • How To Change The Color Of Your Chocobo
    • Complete Guide To Chocobo Barding

  • The Gold Saucer

    

    The Gold Saucer is a minigame lover's paradise. Originally added in Patch 2.51, the Gold Saucer has seen a number of improvements and additions since and boasts a number of ways for you to spend your time when you're not busy saving the world. Here's where you can find guides on the different minigames available here.

    • Gold Saucer Complete Guide
    • Gold Saucer Complete Guide
    • Lord Of Verminion Guide
    • Chocobo Racing Guide
    • Fashion Report Guide
    • How To Get The Phoenix Triple Triad Card
    • Everything You Need To Know About Triple Triad
    • Complete Guide To GATEs
    • Complete Guide To GATEs

  • Dungeons, Trials, Raids, And More (ARR)

    

    When you're ready to party up and tackle content with fellow WoL's, you'll quickly find yourself dealing with different kinds of duties with a range of bosses, mechanics to learn, and of course, lots of awesome rewards to score. Here's where you'll find guides to all duties relating to the original A Realm Reborn content.

    • Quest Walkthroughs (ARR)

      • The Feast Of Famine Quest Guide

  • How-Tos And Unlockables (ARR)

    

    There's so much more to FF14 than just duties, leveling, and minigames. For guides on extra activities such as the Hunt, grinding for Zodiac Weapons, or if you're looking for a particular how-to, you will find it here.

    • Complete Guide To Hunts
    • The Hunt Guide
    • How To Unlock Mentor Roulette
    • Complete Guide To Wondrous Tails
    • How To Unlock The Masked Carnivale
    • How To Get Jet Black Dye
    • Where To Get Thavnairian Onions
    • Complete Guide To Zodiac Weapons
    • How To Get The Kirin Mount
    • Complete Guide To Guildleves
    • Every Dance Emote And How To Get It
    • How To Get The Wall Lean Emote
    • How To Get Fleece

  • PvP

    

    Here's where you will find everything you need to know about PvP in Final Fantasy 14, including specific job guides that'll teach you to become a pro in no time.

    • PvP Job Guides

      • How To Get Every Blue Mage Spell
      • Guide To Playing Reaper In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Ninja In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Dragoon In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Astrologian In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Samurai In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Monk In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Dancer In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Summoner In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Dark Knight In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Red Mage in PvP
      • Guide To Playing Black Mage In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Bard In PvP
      • Guide To Playing Warrior In PvP

    • PvP Modes

      • Crystalline Conflict PvP Guide
      • Frontline PvP Guide

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• Everything We Know About The Dawntrail Expansion

• Heavensward

  

  Heavensward, Final Fantasy 14's very first expansion, launched in 2015 and focuses on the Dragonsong War raging between Ishgard and the dragonkin. As well as adding a wealth of content and areas, Heavensward raises the level cap to 60, introduces flying mounts, the Au Ra Race, and three new classes — Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist.

  • Exploration (HW)

    

    The thrill of flying mounts came with a cost — Aether Currents. Scattered around the Heavensward maps, they must be collected before you can fly in each zone. Fortunately, the number of Aether Currents for older expansions was recently reduced. You can find everything you need to track them all down right here.

    • Aether Currents (HW)

      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Coerthas Western Highlands
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Dravanian Forelands
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Sea of Clouds
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Churning Mists
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Dravanian Hinterlands
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Azys Lla

  • Dungeons, Trials, Raids, And More (HW)

    

    Get ready for new dungeons, raids, trials, and more! You can find walkthroughs of some of the more difficult duties right here, so you can group up with other adventurers without going in completely blind.

  • How-Tos And Unlockables (HW)

    

    A new expansion means new Hunts, Custom Deliveries, and new relic weapons — Anima Weapons! You can find out everything you need to know about it all right here.

    • How To Get The Firebird Mount
    • Clan Hunts Guide
    • How To Unlock Count Charlemend Custom Deliveries
    • Complete Guide To Anima Weapons
    • How To Unlock The Haurchefant Emote

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• Stormblood

  

  Stormblood, the second Final Fantasy 14 expansion, launched in 2017 and saw players traveling to new areas in the Far East to help liberate lands conquered by the Garlean Empire. Once again, players were given a whole slew of new areas, content, and challenges, but most notably, this expansion raises the level cap to 70, adds the Red Mage and Samurai jobs, and also introduces the diving and swimming mechanic.

  • Exploration (SB)

    

    You guessed it — new zones mean new Aether Currents to collect, but don't worry, we've got guides on where to find them all right here. You can also find information on special FATEs here too.

    • Aether Currents (SB)

      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Fringes
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Peaks
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Ruby Sea
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Yanxia
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Azim Steppe
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Lochs

    • FATEs (SB)

      • The Head, the Tail, the Whole Damned Thing FATE Guide

  • Dungeons, Trials, Raids, And More (SB)

    

    If you're ready and waiting for a new challenge, Stormblood has plenty to offer. You'll find walkthroughs for various duties and even some quests, all right here.

    • Quest Walkthroughs (SB)

      • The Will Of The Moon Quest Walkthrough

  • How-Tos And Unlockables (SB)

    

    There are new Hunts, new Beast Tribe quests, new mechanics, and lots of extra goodies to unlock. You can find guides on these right here.

    • How To Dive
    • How To Unlock All The Beast Tribe Quests
    • Veteran Clan Hunts Guide
    • How To Get The Kamuy Of The Nine Tails Mount
    • How To Get The Juedi Mount
    • How To Upgrade Your Resistance Weapon

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• Shadowbringers

  

  The Shadowbringers expansion launched in 2019 and flipped the script by making your Warrior of Light turn into a Warrior of Darkness in a brand-new world. It raises the level cap to 80, adds in the Gunbreaker and Dancer jobs, and two new races, Hrothgar (male only) and Viera (female only). It also introduces the Trust System, which allows players to tackle content alongside well-known NPCs, New Game , and the World Visit System.

  • Exploration (ShB)

    

    New maps? New Aether Currents! You can find guides on where to find them all right here as well as information on special FATEs.

    • Aether Currents (ShB)

      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Lakeland
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Amh Araeng
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Kholusia
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Il Mheg
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Rak'tika Greatwood
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In The Tempest

    • FATEs (ShB)

      • A Finale Most Formidable FATE Guide

  • Dungeons, Trials, Raids, And More (ShB)

    

    If you need help with any particular dungeons, trials, or raids, we've got guides on them right here. We also cover specific quest and duty walkthroughs here too.

    • Quest And Duty Walkthroughs (ShB)

      • Learning to Lali-ho Quest Walkthrough
      • The Light Of Inspiration Quest Walkthrough
      • Mystery Miners Quest Walkthrough
      • How To Beat Brionac And 4th Legion Helldiver In Castrum Lacus Litore
      • How To Complete The Prisoner Rescue In Castrum Lacus Litore
      • How To Beat Adrammelech In Castrum Lacus Litore
      • How To Beat Dawon And Lyon In Castrum Lacus Litore
      • How To Complete The City Of The Ancients Quest

  • How-Tos And Unlockables (ShB)

    

    Shadowbringers added new Hunts and new relic weapons — Resistance Weapons — and you can find guides about them All Right here.

    • Nutsy Clan Hunts Guide
    • Complete Guide To Resistance Weapons

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• Endwalker

  

  Endwalker launched in December 2021, drawing the curtain on the Hydaelyn and Zodiark arc that has been unfolding for over the past ten years. Like every expansion before it, Endwalker adds a host of new content, as well as raising the level cap to 90, adding the Sage and Reaper jobs, and introducing male Viera.

  • Exploration (EW)

    

    A new expansion means lots of new areas to explore. Of course, you're going to want to unlock flying as soon as possible, so here are guides covering where to find all the Aether Currents. We've also got guides on sightseeing logs and special FATEs.

    • Aether Currents (EW)

      • Where Is The Aether Compass?
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Garlemald
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Mare Lamentorum
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Thavnair
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Elpis
      • Where To Find All Aether Currents In Ultima Thule

    • Sightseeing Logs And FATEs (EW)

      • Endwalker Sightseeing Log Guide
      • Devout Pilgrims Vs. Daivadipa FATE Guide
      • Omicron Recall: Killing Order FATE Guide

  • New Jobs

    

    Endwalker added two new jobs to the game — Reaper and Sage. Here's how to unlock them and everything you need to know about learning each role. You'll also find information on the Endwalker job role quests here too.

    • How To Unlock The Reaper Job
    • How To Unlock The Sage Job

  • Dungeons, Trials, Raids, And More (EW)

    

    Here's where you will find walkthroughs for all the Endwalker dungeons, trials, and raids. If you need to know mechanics, how to unlock certain duties, or which loot you can snag from where, we've got it all covered right here.

    • Quest And Duty Walkthroughs (EW)

      • Tracks In The Snow Quest Walkthrough
      • In From The Cold Quest Walkthrough
      • Secret In The Box Guide
      • Worthy Of His Back Quest Guide
      • Sage Council Quest Guide
      • How To Beat Zenos

  • How-Tos And Unlockables (EW)

    

    Endwalker adds new Hunts, Custom Deliveries, items, and more. Here's where you'll find guides on specifics such as artifact armor, treasure maps, and more.

    • Complete Guide To Manderville Weapons
    • Guildship Hunts Guide
    • Where To Get Ovibos Milk
    • How To Get Timeworn Almastykin And Kumbhiraskin Treasure Maps
    • How To Unlock Studium Deliveries
    • How To Get The Sharlayan Diadema
    • How To Get Bicolor Gemstone Vouchers
    • How To Unlock Artifact Armor
    • How To Augment Your Gear
    • How To Unlock The Arkasodara Tribal Quests
    • How To Unlock Ameliance Custom Deliveries
    • How To Unlock The Omicron Tribal Quests
    • How To Get Every Mount And Minion Added In Patch 6.3
    • How To Unlock Anden Custom Deliveries
    • How To Unlock The Loporrit Tribal Quests
    • How To Get Earthbreak Aethersand
    • How To Get The Megaloambystoma Mount
    • How To Get Augmented Hellhound Weapons

  • Patch 6.45

    • All Mounts Added In Patch 6.45 And How To Get Them
    • All Minions Added In Patch 6.45 And How To Get Them
    • How To Get The Tsukumogami Parasol

  • Patch 6.5

    • All Mounts Added In Patch 6.5 And How To Get Them
    • All Minions Added In Patch 6.5 And How To Get Them
    • How To Unlock Margrat’s Custom Deliveries
    • How To Get The Apocryphal Bahamut Mount
    • All Triple Triad Cards Added In Patch 6.5 And How To Get Them
    • How To Get Augmented Credendum Gear

  • Patch 6.51

    • Fall Guys Collaboration Event Guide
    • All Minions Added In Patch 6.51 And How To Get Them
    • All Mounts Added In Patch 6.51 And How To Get Them
    • How To Get The Bold And The Braid Hairstyle

  • Patch 6.55

    • How To Get The Knapsack Fashion Accessory
    • How To Get The UFO Mount
    • Final Fantasy 14: How To Get The Lop Hop Emote

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• Dawntrail

  

  Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail expansion sees the Warrior of Light set sail for the distant shores of Tural where they join the Third Promise's cause to win the throne of the Dawn Servant, which in doing so pitts them against old allies. It's time to find the fabled city of gold.
  

  
  

  As well as brand new areas to explore, two new job roles, and a Level cap increase to 100, there is plenty more to be found.

  • Basics

    • Best Food To Use For Each Job
    • How Scrips And Allagan Tomestones Are Changing In Dawntrail
    • Dawntrail Benchmark Guide
    • How To Prepare For Dawntrail
    • How Long Does It Take To Beat Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail?
    • What To Do After Beating The Main Scenario Quests

  • Jobs (DT)

    

    
    

    There are two new jobs to get to grips with in Dawntrail, the Ranged Magical DPS, Pictomancer, and the Melee DPS, Viper. Here's everything you need to know about them.

    • How To Unlock New Jobs

      • How To Unlock The Pictomancer Job
      • How To Unlock The Viper Job

    • Job Quests

      • Melee DPS Role Quests Guide
      • Physical Ranged DPS Role Quests Guide
      • Tank Role Quests Guide
      • Healer Role Quests Guide
      • Magical DPS Role Quests Guide

    • Gathering Guides

      • Best Way To Farm Purple Scrips
      • Unspoiled Mining Node Location Guide
      • Unspoiled Botanist Node Location Guide
      • Unspoiled Botanist Node Location Guide
      • Fisher Folklore Node Location Guide
      • Miner Folklore Node Location Guide
      • Botanist Folklore Node Location Guide

  • Exploration (DT)

    

    There are a plethora of new areas to explore and you'll be starting off in the brightly coloured city of Tuliyollal. If you're wondering where to find the Aether Currents or Sightseeing Log entries, we've got it all covered here.

    • Sightseeing Logs And Fates (DT)

      • How To Unlock The Sightseeing Log
      • Bicolor Gemstone Trader Locations
      • Mascot Murder FATE Guide
      • The Serpentlord Seethes FATE Guide

    • Aether Currents

      • Destroying Aether Current Location Guide
      • Mountain Aether Current Location Guide
      • Yak T'el Aether Current Location Guide
      • Shaloani Aether Current Location Guide
      • Heritage Found Aether Current Location Guide

  • Dungeons, Trials, Raids, And More (DT)

    

    Are you ready to tackle the new MSQ, Sidequests, Dungeons, Trials, and more? There are a few challenges throughout Dawntrail, so if you find yourself needing a little helping hand, our guides here might just be what you need.

    • Quest And Duty Walkthroughs (DT)

      • Should You Do 'To Urqopacha' Or 'To Kozama'uka' MSQ
      • Bottled Fantasy Sidequest Walkthrough
      • Taking A Stand Main Scenario Quest Walkthrough
      • Once A Riddler, Now A Ruler Sidequest Walkthrough
      • The Feat Of The Brotherhood Main Scenario Quest Walkthrough
      • Corn Of Necessity Sidequest Chain Walkthrough

  • How-Tos And Unlockables (DT)

    

    There's lots to unpack when it comes to Dawntrail, and you'll undoubtedly have a question or two about how or where to unlock or do something you're used to, or perhaps how to do one of the newly added features. We've got it all covered right here.

    • How To Unlock Facewear
    • How To Unlock Dawn Hunts
    • How To Complete Tuliyollal's Hunu'iliy Jumping Puzzle
    • How To Complete Tuliyollal's Pinion's Reach Jumping Puzzle
    • How To Unlock Tuliyollal Leves
    • How To Unlock Wachumeqimeqi Deliveries
    • All Dawntrail Minions And How To Get Them
    • All Dawntrail Mounts And How To Get Them
    • How To Unlock The Collectable Appraiser
    • How To Get Timeworn Br'aaxskin Treasure Maps And Timeless Loboskin Treasure Maps
    • How To Unlock Artifact Armor
    • Where To Spend Tomestones Of Aesthetics
    • Every Triple Triad NPC Location
    • How To Get The Qeziigural Mount
    • How To Get And Spend Tomestones Of Heliometry

  • Patch 7.1

    • All Patch 7.1 Mounts And How To Get Them
    • All Patch 7.1 Minions And How To Get Them
    • How To Unlock Pelupelu Allied Society Quests
    • Complete Guide To PvP Series 7
    • How To Get Patch 7.1's Free Phial Of Fantasia

• Lore Explainers

  

  • Who Are The Twelve?
  • What Caused The Final Days?
  • What Is The Void?
  • Do Female Hrothgar Exist?
  • Primals Explained
  • What Is An Archon?
  • Who Is Zenos Yae Galvus?
  • Who Is Louisoix Leveilleur?
  • Who Were The First Brood And What Happened To Them?
  • A Realm Reborn's Story, Explained

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