Paulo Kawanishi

Paulo Kawanishi

A freelance writer with works published in Polygon, Eurogamer, The Loadout, and many others publications. He has a long list of games in his backlog, although he keeps looking for new ones to play.

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FFXIV Botanist Job Guide (Patch 6.5)

Players eager to explore the wild and fascinating regions in Final Fantasy XIV can do so by playing Botanist, one of the gathering classes in the game. With a hatchet and a scythe, Botanis...

FFXIV Crafting Guide 1-90 (Patch 6.5)

While players need to play with jobs such as Ninja or White Mage to complete the Main Scenario Quests, they only give players access to a very specific part of Final Fantasy XIV in terms o...

FFXIV Machinist Job Guide (Patch 6.5)

Not every situation in Eorzea should be solved with powerful spells or advanced sword techniques. Actually, players can use flamethrowers, bombs, and a mech, punching enemies while playing Machinist i...

FFXIV Monk Job Guide (Patch 6.5)

In Final Fantasy XIV, the Monk job has been through considerable changes since the beginning of the game, but it’s still a strong and complex job to play.

FFXIV Summoner Job Guide (Patch 6.5)

Nothing screams Final Fantasy like invoking powerful summons. From the hellish Ifrit to the majestic Bahamut, these figures become important icons for the series. In Final Fantasy...

FFXIV Black Mage Job Guide (Patch 6.5)

One of the most iconic characters in the Final Fantasy series, the Black Mage is a simple but extremely powerful job in Final Fantasy XIV. Originating in the Fifth Astral Era, the use of...

FFXIV Ninja Job Guide (Patch 6.5)

Ninja is the double-dagger-wielding job in Final Fantasy XIV capable of not only causing a lot of damage but doing so with style. With a skill for each possible situation in the game,...

Bard DPS Rotation, Openers, and Abilities - (Patch 6.5) - FFXIV

Bard in Final Fantasy XIV is a complex job to learn, and to perform it well demands that you increase your skill level and understanding of the job. At the same time, this job is capable o...

Scholar Rotation, Openers, and Abilities - (Patch 6.5) - FFXIV

In Final Fantasy XIV, the Scholar is the healer who protects players with strong shields and fairy magic. Due to the fast queues when running leveling roulettes, it's also the quickest way...

White Mage Rotation, Openers, and Abilities - (Patch 6.5)

Present in the series since A Realm Reborn, White Mage is the traditional healer fans could expect to see in Final Fantasy XIV. There are four healer jobs available, each with very...

The Gilded Araya Tips and Tricks - FFXIV

In The Gilded Araya, the newest Trial added to Final Fantasy XIV in Patch 6.55, the Warrior of Light faces the divine Asura as they follow the adventures of Hildibrand. As you learn t...

Who is Wuk Lamat’s Voice Actor in FFXIV?

Patch 6.55 introduces Wuk Lamat, the first female hrothgar character in Final Fantasy XIV and the voice actor behind this first-of-its-kind is already known. Wuk Lamat's voice actor is making t...

When is FFXIV Patch 6.55 Coming Out?

Updates are fairly consistent in Final Fantasy XIV, and since the last patch landed players have been waiting to know when the 6.55 patch is coming to the game. During FFXIV's Tokyo Fan...

New Details About the 8-Player Raid and Alliance Raid in FFXIV Dawntrail Revealed

The Final Fantasy XIV Tokyo Fan Fest 2024 brought a bunch of new information about what is coming with Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail. Among the new pieces of information they shared this t...

How to Farm Purple Crafters' Scrips in FFXIV

Once players reach high levels with crafting classes in Final Fantasy XIV, they inevitably start dealing with Collectables and looking for Purple Scrips. This special currency is for end-g...

How to Farm Sacks of Nuts in FFXIV

Final Fantasy XIV offers a myriad of activities for players who want to either grab new pieces of gear or prepare materials and items to sell on the Market Board. Farming Sacks of Nuts is a gre...

How to Get the Zu Mount in FFXIV

In Final Fantasy XIV, many different species of flying creatures share the skies of Eorzea. Among them, some are available as mounts in the game. The ferocious Zu, a long-necked massive bi...

How to Get the Fierce Tyrant's Outfit in FFXIV

With the addition of Patch 6.5 in Final Fantasy XIV, a few sets of gear have been added to the game. To those that are fans of traditional full-plate armors, common in fantasy settings, the Fie...

FFXIV Reveals Moblins, New Allied Tribe in Dawntrail

Final Fantasy XIV's new Allied Tribe, Moblins, has been revealed at the FFXIV Fan Festival in London. One of the many peoples living in the regions the Warrior of Light is exploring in

The Collaboration between FFXIV and FFXVI Has Finally Been Revealed

A crossover between Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVIs was finally revealed during the FFXIV London Fan Fest, and fans are already squealing over what was shown. For...