Final Fantasy XIV Classes: Every Role and Job You Can Play as

When you're looking to start a journey through the grand epic adventure that is Final Fantasy XIV, you will need to find an in-game job via one of its many classes.

This is a surprisingly tricky task when compared to other MMORPGs, with a current total of 20 jobs to choose from, many of which can't be accessed straight away. We've broken down the process in this article to help you wrap your head around this gargantuan game.

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Every FFXIV Class/Job

The good news for those of us who are more indecisive is that Final Fantasy XIV allows players to switch between multiple different classes on a single character, so long as you unlock the class' specific questline and weapon.

These classes are divided into five different categories of Tank, Healer, Melee DPS, Ranged DPS and Magic DPS. Below we have listed each of them by their categories and have included their prerequisites and unlock levels for your convenience.

Also, some classes evolve into different ones as you level them up and we have mentioned those also.

Tank Classes

• Gladiator (Becomes Paladin): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to Paladin at Level 30. Uses swords and shields
• Marauder (Becomes Warrior): Unlocked at level 1, changes to Warrior at Level 30. Uses greataxes
• Dark Knight: Unlockable after reaching Level 50 and completing the quest "Before The Dawn". Uses greatswords.
• Gunbreaker: Unlockable after reaching Level 60. Uses gunblades

Healer

• Arcanist (Becomes Scholar): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to Scholar at Level 30. Uses books.
• Conjurer (Becomes White Mage): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to White Mage at Level 30. Uses wands or canes.
• Astrologian: Unlockable after reaching Level 50 and completing the quest "Before The Dawn". Uses star globes.
• Sage: Unlockable after reaching Level 70. Uses nouliths.

Melee DPS

• Lancer (Becomes Dragoon): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to Dragoon at Level 30. Uses polearms.
• Pugilist (Becomes Monk): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to Monk at Level 30. Uses fist weapons.
• Rogue (Becomes Ninja): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to Ninja at Level 30. Uses daggers. Can't be taken as a starting class, need to unlock class-changing at Level 10 and gain access to Limsa Lominsa.
• Samurai: Unlockable after reaching Level 50. Uses katanas.
• Reaper: Unlockable after reaching Level 70. Uses scythes.

Physical Ranged DPS

• Archer (Becomes Bard): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to Bard at Level 30. Uses Bows.
• Machinist: Unlockable after reaching Level 50 and completing the quest "Before The Dawn". Uses firearms.
• Dancer: Unlockable after reaching Level 60. Uses throwing weapons.

Magical Ranged DPS

• Thaumaturge (Becomes Black Mage): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to Black Mage at Level 30. Uses sceptres or staves.
• Arcanist (Becomes Summoner): Unlocked at Level 1, changes to Summoner at Level 30. Uses books.
• Blue Mage: Unlockable after reaching Level 30. Uses one-handed canes.
• Red Mage: Unlockable after reaching Level 50. Uses Rapiers.

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