5 Things to Know From the Latest Final Fantasy 14

30 June 2019

Final Fantasy XIV’s upcoming expansion known as Shadowbringers is set to introduce a number of changes. Gamers can expect quality of life enhancements that include the extension of cross-world linkshells, a brand-new light mode for the UI, as well as enemy HP percentages displaying decimals. Gamers should also anticipate plenty of sweeping gameplay changes and additions that are set to offer gamers a completely different experience.

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All these new changes will make it easy for long-time fans to approach the game from a different perspective but if you have never played before, the new additions may be a bit overwhelming especially without the proper context. If you are a beginner, here are some things that you need to know about Final Fantasy 14 to help you jump right in:

Learn about the different roles, classes, and jobs

The classes in Final Fantasy 14 will be split between 4 different disciplines that consist of Disciples of War/Magic, hand, crafting and land. Each class will be charged with a different role. The war and magic classes are responsible for fighting while the land and hand classes are responsible for making use of the available resources to produce things like clothes, weapons, and food.

What does the control scheme look like?

Final Fantasy XIV utilizes a relatively traditional MMORPG control scheme but unlike most other MMOs in the market, players have an option to pick between mo9use and keyboard control or settle for a conventional gamepad instead. As a beginner, you might have a difficult time using the controller but the game will make it less complicated for you by introducing you to new spells and buttons slowly.

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Exploring the world around you

There will be an expansive world for you to explore on the mother crystal Hydaelyn. The world will be linked through connected aetheryte crystals and you can teleport freely to any large or small crystals within your zone. Before you can create your large network of crystals that will enable you to teleport from zone to zone, you will have to depend on traditional means of transport such as boats and of course, your feet to get from one quest to another. You will only be able to unlock your 1st mount once you get to level 20.

Progression

You might not know what to do when you first log into Final Fantasy XIV but you will quickly find a mission that will allow you to progress once you do. there are more than 25 classes to level up and even more items that you will need to collect. Through battle classes, you will be able to level up and earn tokens from raids and challenges so that you can get access to even more complex content and adventures.