10 days 16 hours ago Lore The lancer is a master of polearms—weapons which have evolved from humble hunting tools. In former times, the longspear saw the most widespread use, due in great part to the influence of the proud lancer legions of Ala Mhigo. The lancer’s weaponry has since expanded to include other lethal ….  Read More

Lore Gladiators specialize in the handling of all manner of one-handed blades, from daggers to longswords, be they single- or double-edged, straight or curved. Tracing their roots to the Coliseum, where the roar of the crowd reigns supreme, these melee combatants have learned to seamlessly flow between attack and defense in a dance that delights ….  Read More

Lore With a bow in hand and a quiver on his back, the archer strikes at the enemy from afar. In Eorzea, two schools of archery have risen to prominence: that of the longbow sentries of the Elezen military, and that of the shortbow hunters among the Miqo’te. Archers constantly assess the battlefield in order ….  Read More

Class changes, crafting and special quests: just some of the things Pete got up to in last weekend’s Final Fantasy XIV beta. This weekend just gone saw the second weekend of Final Fantasy XIV’s “phase 3” beta program. There are two more weekends to go before the beta opens up for everyone, but in the ….  Read More

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has classes and jobs. Here’s the connection between the two as explained by Square Enix:   “By achieving sufficient mastery in a certain class, adventurers will be able to begin undertaking the mantle of a related job. For instance, gladiators may rise up as paladins, stout swordsmen who shield ….  Read More