Races
Playable races
Final Fantasy XIV features six playable races: Hyur, Elezen, Lalafell, Miqo'te, Roegadyn and Au Ra. Each playable race is further divided into two clans.
Au Ra
- Main article: Au Ra
Introduced in Heavensward, the Au Ra are a superficially dragon-like race with horns, scales and tails.
The Au Ra are divided into the Xaela and Raen clans.
Elezen
- Main article: Elezen
This elf-like race is tall and slender. They have slightly longer life spans when compared to the other races. The Elezen believe that they originated in Eorzea, and that it was once their sole dominion.
The Elezen are divided into Wildwood and Duskwight clans.
Hyur
- Main article: Hyur
This human-like race is average in height and build. In Eorzea, the Hyur are the most populous and culturally diverse of the playable races.
The Hyur are divided into Midlanders and Highlanders.
Lalafell
- Main article: Lalafell
The Lalafell are a diminutive race from seas south of Eorzea. They possess child-like appearances and cheerful attitudes.
Lalafell are divided into Plainsfolk and Dunesfolk.
Miqo'te
- Main article: Miqo'te
This cat-like race possesses large ears and feline tails. They migrated to Eorzea during the Age of Endless Frost in the Fifth Umbral Era.
Miqo'te are divided into Seekers of the Sun and Keepers of the Moon.
Roegadyn
- Main article: Roegadyn
The Roegadyn's massive muscular frames make them distinguishable from afar. Descended from maritime people that roamed the northern seas, they are sometimes considered a barbaric race.
Roegadyn are divided into Sea Wolves and Hellsguard.
Regional distribution
| Cities | Elezen | Hyur | Lalafell | Miqo'te | Roegadyn | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | Duskwight | Midlanders | Highlanders | Plainsfolk | Dunesfolk | Seekers of the Sun | Keepers of the Moon | Sea Wolves | Hellsguard | |
| Gridania | 30% | 10% | 40% | 10% | ||||||
| Limsa Lominsa | 10% | 20% | 20% | 40% | ||||||
| Ul'dah | 30% | 10% | 40% | 10% | ||||||
Starting Attributes
- Main article: Starting Attributes
| Attributes | Elezen | Hyur | Lalafell | Miqo'te | Roegadyn | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | Duskwight | Midlanders | Highlanders | Plainsfolk | Dunesfolk | Seekers of the Sun | Keepers of the Moon | Sea Wolves | Hellsguard | |
| Strength | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 20 |
| Dexterity | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 |
| Vitality | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 21 |
| Intelligence | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 |
| Mind | 17 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
| Piety | 21 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 |
Images
Au Ra Female
Au Ra Male
Elezen Female
Elezen Male
- Hyur female1.jpg
Hyur Female
- Hyur male1.jpg
Hyur Male
Lalafell Female
Lalafell Male
Miqo'te Female
Miqo'te Male
Roegadyn Female
- Roegadyn male1.jpg
Roegadyn Male
