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In general, there is a fourfold classification of adventurers based on the disciplinary paths to which they devote themselves. Battle classes are either a Disciple of War, masters of arms who live for the call of combat, or a Disciple of Magic, erudite researchers of all things esoteric. Non-combat classes can be either a Disciple of the Land, gatherers of material resources and students of the natural order, or a Disciple of the Hand, crafters who invest their creative ingenuity in synthesis and industry.

By making use of what is called the Armoury system, players may opt to specialize in one discipline, excelling in a single skill, or they may take a more general approach,

"Every soul must needs have a code, a purpose, to guide them. Else chaos would consume us all."

— The Determination of Being, Guillaurmand de Padellaint

Classes are the signature of every character in the world of Final Fantasy XIV. They offer a character's starting skills and can grow into jobs, which further diversifies the player experience.

Overview

Final Fantasy XIV classes.

Eorzea is home to myriad disciplines, or classes, suitable to every adventuring style. Each class is capable of performing unique actions acquired through experience. Furthermore, achieving a certain level of mastery in multiple classes will unlock jobs, which feature even greater specialization.

To be better prepared to brave the wilds, all adventurers begin their journey as either a Disciple of War — a master of arms who lives for the call of battle — or a Disciple of Magic — an erudite researcher of all things esoteric.

Experienced adventurers can take up other martial classes to diversify their skills. If you seek more peaceful pursuits, you may consider becoming a Disciple of the Land — one who gathers and harvests Eorzea’s natural resources — or a Disciple of the Hand — one who uses these resources to craft wares and turn a profit.

Important: You can level all classes and jobs on one character.

Categories

Classes can be divided into two main categories, depending on gameplay: combat classes and crafting/gathering classes.

Combat

Class	Disciple of	Role	Starting City	Weapons	Job
Marauder	War	Tank	Limsa Lominsa	Greataxes	Warrior
Gladiator	War	Tank	Ul'dah	Swords and Shields	Paladin
Pugilist	War	Melee Physical DPS	Ul'dah	Fist Weapons	Monk
Lancer	War	Melee Physical DPS	Gridania	Polearms	Dragoon
Archer	War	Ranged Physical DPS	Gridania	Bows	Bard
Rogue	War	Melee Physical DPS	Limsa Lominsa	Dual Daggers	Ninja
Conjurer	Magic	Healer	Gridania	Canes/Wands**	White Mage
Thaumaturge	Magic	Ranged Magical DPS	Ul'dah	Staves/Scepters**	Black Mage
Arcanist	Magic	Ranged Magical DPS*	Limsa Lominsa	Books	Summoner Scholar

* Can become both Summoner (DPS) and Scholar (Healer).
** Can also equip some Shields with these one-handed weapons.

Note: Players can start the game as any of these classes except Rogue and unlock the others as they reach level 10 in their starting class.

Crafting and Gathering

Class	Disciple of	Role	Guild Location	Goods
Carpenter	Hand	Crafting	Gridania	Wooden Weapons
Blacksmith	Hand	Crafting	Limsa Lominsa	Metal Weapons
Armorer	Hand	Crafting	Limsa Lominsa	Metal Armor
Goldsmith	Hand	Crafting	Ul'dah	Accessories
Leatherworker	Hand	Crafting	Gridania	Leather Armor
Weaver	Hand	Crafting	Ul'dah	Cloth Armor
Alchemist	Hand	Crafting	Ul'dah	Potions
Culinarian	Hand	Crafting	Limsa Lominsa	Food
Botanist	Land	Gathering	Gridania	Lumber, Ingredient
Fisher	Land	Gathering	Limsa Lominsa	Fish
Miner	Land	Gathering	Ul'dah	Mineral

• Crafting and Gathering classes are unlocked when your combat class reaches level 10. There are no jobs for these classes.
• Dyes can be crafted by any crafting class at level 30 or higher. Each class also has a selection of Housing Item recipes starting around level 20.