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Stranger of Paradise is the Anti-FFXIV, and I Love It for That

“Bullshit,” is what I would say if you told me earlier this year that Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin would get me in my feelings. Yet here we are. Having recently finished it, I’m f...

FFXIV Patch 6.11 Release and Maintenance [UPDATED]; New Ultimate and Housing Changes

As part of the Patch 6.1 cycle for Final Fantasy XIV, several interstitial patches are planned to bring even more new content — and that first one, Patch 6.11, is almost here...

FFXIV Dungeon Tier List — Every Dungeon Ranked (Un)scientifically

While this is supposed to be fun and not very serious, behind every goof is a grain of truth! Final Fantasy XIV players know a good dungeon when they see one. We’re more than happy to rerun a b...

Official FFXIV Patch 6.1 Site Updated, Includes MSQ Teaser

If you’re eager to find out more about the upcoming Patch 6.1 for Final Fantasy XIV, you can now check out the official FFXIV 6.1 special site. It’s been updated with a few hints on...

FFXIV Error 1014: What Does "World Data Could Not Be Obtained" Mean?

If you can’t log into Final Fantasy XIV and see error code 1014, it’s probably something on Square Enix’s end.  The short answer is that many “World data could n...

FFXIV Free Trial is Now Open Again [UPDATED]

Remember the mire that was the launch of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker? The long queues and constant error 2002 messages led to a number of players being unable to log into the game. Square En...

FFXIV Make It Rain 2022 Campaign Has Begun, New Emotes Available

Editor’s note: The Make It Rain campaign for 2022 in FFXIV is now live! Get your MGP and Show Left and Show Right emotes! Help thicc Sabotender glow up! The original story, publis...

FFXIV’s Little Ladies Day Offers a Cute Crown

Folks always say, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” Monarch isn’t a job in Final Fantasy XIV, but at the very least, you can look like one. All you need is the right acce...

The Real Life Commitment for a FFXIV World-First Raid Race

About six days after Dragonsong’s Reprise (Ultimate) went live alongside Patch 6.11 for Final Fantasy XIV, the first team in the world to clear it celebrated with jubilation and relief. It seem...

FFXIV Guide: What's a Forlorn Maiden & What Does Twist of Fate Do?

The Forlorn Maiden, and its less common counterpart the Forlorn, are essential parts of FATE grinding in Final Fantasy XIV. These special monsters spawn during specific FATEs found throughout...

FFXIV Raid Guide - Pandaemonium Asphodelos: The Second Circle

We turn away from the First Circle of Pandaemonium, and head into the Second. Following the end of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker’s main scenario, we dive into the secret...

How to Unlock Euphrosyne Raid in FFXIV 6.3; Gear, Rewards, and Coins

With Patch 6.3 in Final Fantasy XIV, we’ll be able to dive deeper into the Myths of the Realm alliance raids. This is the Endwalker-era 24-player raid series, which continues with th...

Lapis Manalis Dungeon Guide - FFXIV Patch 6.3 MSQ Duty

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 — aka Gods Revel, Lands Tremble — continues the main story and includes a new dungeon. With newcomer Zero at your side in the Source, you investigate a new threat...

FFXIV is All About Fashion: How the Experts Gpose, Use Glamour, and Find Hidden Locations

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker tasked us, the Warrior of Light, with some very important quests like dueling with the forces of evil and saving the world. But little did Hydaelyn know I spent an...

FFXIV Patch 6.1 Will Feature New Faces and Story Surprises, Says Yoshida

With the story of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker done, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn have turned their attention to their own projects. They’re still a team, but with the major threat def...

Behind the Curtain of FFXIV’s Virtual Theatre Productions

As you take a stroll through the Goblet wards on Final Fantasy XIV’s Diabolos server, you can find an amalgamation of different houses, all of which are emblazoned with their own wondrous dec...

FFXIV PVP Jobs Tier List — The Best DPS, Healers, and Tanks for Crystalline Conflict

Competitive multiplayer in Final Fantasy XIV has been completely revamped thanks to Patch 6.1. Now more than ever, PVP in FFXIV has a distinct meta with each Job being completely overhau...

FFXIV 6.21 Patch Notes Summary; Job Changes and Savage Raid Difficulty Tweaks

Scheduled maintenance for Final Fantasy XIV brings us another update with Patch 6.21. It’s a relatively minor one, but its impact will be felt by certain players. Tank mains, specifically Pal...

FFXIV Will Get Major Graphics Update in 7.0, Preview Screenshots Included

Final Fantasy XIV has been running with largely the same engine since its relaunch as A Realm Reborn in 2013. That’s nearly a decade of operation. In that time, we’ve moved on from the PlaySt...

FFXIV Patch 6.1 Coming in April, New Details on Quests, Hrothgar Hair, Raids, and More

Ah yes, another Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter full of new, juicy information! This latest stream was focused on the broader future of FFXIV, but we learned more about the next major...