Final Fantasy XIV Guides

FFXIV Studium Deliveries Guide

Final Fantasy XIV's Shadowbringers expansion replaced the Job Quests that existed since A Realm Reborn for each Disciple of War and Magic job in favor of broad...

How to Get Island Resin in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

It's no secret that Final Fantasy XIV's Island Sanctuary is a game of gathering and crafting. The number of materials available on the island keeps on growing, and they all require different to...

FFXIV Animus Zodiac Relic Weapon Guide: How to Grind All Book Tasks

Welcome to the longest part of the Zodiac Weapons grind — the phase that separates the Lalafell from the Lala-get-back-up. This guide will cover the Animus Zodiac Weapons, the fourth step of the weapo...

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FFXIV Visual Glossary for New Players

Approaching Final Fantasy XIV as a new player can be overwhelming with all sorts of jargon and symbology being thrown at you. While these icons are great for communicating information to experi...

FFXIV UI Guide

User Interfaces (UI) and Heads-up Displays (HUD) combined are responsible for communicating information about the game like your health, abilities, status effects, and the list goes on. In an MMO like...

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

Mages are traditional archetypes we commonly find in games but very few are as symbolic as the Black Mage from the Final Fantasy series. Since the first title, the job has been present and...

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What are Linkshells in FFXIV?

When you’re playing Final Fantasy XIV, it can be useful to communicate with players in a group that’s not tied to an existing structure in the game, like the Novice Network, public chats, or yo...

How to Get Island Limestone in FFXIV’s Island Sanctuary

Going through the initial steps to develop your Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV is a slow process since there is so much about the place you don’t know and many materials to stock. A...

FFXIV x FFXVI Crossover Event Details

Final Fantasy XIV had a tremendous showing at PAX East with the reveal Dawntrail’s release date, but Square Enix also announced that the Final Fantasy XVI crossover event will sta...

How to Get Island Vines in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

If you are working on improving your Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV, you'll want to keep a good supply of a wide variety of materials. This content is relaxing and can pro...

How to Get Island Cotton Bolls in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

While Final Fantasy XIV's Island Sanctuary advertises itself as a relaxing escape to an exotic island destination, it packs a surprising level of complexity beneath its casual surface...

How to Use the Duty Support System in FFXIV

Despite Final Fantasy XIV being a game built for cooperative play, many players find themselves wanting to run content on their own for any number of reasons, from incidenta...

How to Get Island Hemp in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

The Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV offers many hours of relaxation and pressure-free content, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to do in paradise. If you want to prof...

How to Get Multicolored Islebooms in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

The Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV can provide hours and hours of content. After unlocking this optional part of the game, you'll soon be busy upgrading you...

FFXIV Resistance Relic Weapon Guide: All Shadowbringers Steps and Quests

Every expansion in Final Fantasy XIV introduces it's own version of a Relic Weapon, which are end-game weapon sets that boast impressive visual effects to their wielder. After the Zodiac Relic,...

How to Get Island Tinsand in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

The Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV is meant to be a relaxing and calm experience, but don't let the promise of relaxation fool you into thinking there is no work to be done. Af...

How to Get Island Quartz in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

After unlocking your Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV, you now have access to a very lucrative piece of side content. It's up to you to upgrade your sanctuary...

How to Get Island Iron Ore in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

After unlocking your Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV, there is a lot of work to do to maximize the potential of this venture. Ranking up is worthwhile since you c...

How to Get Island Rock Salt in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

Keeping your Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV efficient can be rewarding, if not time-consuming. After unlocking this island and upgrading it, you're set to start&...

How to Get Island Coconut in FFXIV's Island Sanctuary

If you're working on your Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV, you know you always need to stay stocked up on materials. Not only are they vital to progressing your sanctuary,...