WHAT JOBS TO GET OR AVOID IN FFXIV

It’s always interesting to see the different reasons people choose a particular class or job over others. Such things, while somewhat tricky to fathom, are not entirely beyond conjecture. Whether it is because you think a class is more fun or simply yields more FFXIV currency, we’ll be dissecting the different aspects of each class with our handy list. That way, you’ll know which ones to get and which ones to avoid. The FFXIV’s job system isn’t really anything out of the ordinary, but there are some unique classes that are worth your time, and some that are surprisingly good at farming FFXIV Gil.

Jobs to Get

         1.     Red Mage

The Red Mage is the flashy spellcaster of the game. It is a job that is considered to be a stable of the Final Fantasy series, and putting it in the Final Fantasy XIV job line is a good move for Square Enix. The mix of ranged, powerful spell attacks that alternate between the two schools of magic combined with fancy techniques is what makes this job so great. Besides dealing lots of magic damage to enemies, the red mage doubles as a healer and buffer as well, though its healing powers are not as strong as that of the healers. If you’re a player with a low skill level, you’ll definitely fall in love with the ranged and melee attacks of the red mage.

            2.     Astrologian

The Astrologian has an overall great toolkit by having AoE damage and healing skills. We can’t blame you if you’re a white mage thinking of swapping your class for this one. The healing rotation of the Astrologian has a lot of options, giving you varied skills to use. Astrologian (AST) is sort of just the best of both worlds when it comes to healers. Plus, the fun gimmicks and ways to use your abilities aren’t bad either. Have you seen those animations? Everything you do just looks downright amazing.

3.       Samurai

Let’s step away from the mage realm and focus on the melee jobs for a change. If you’re imagining a powerful, katana-wielding warrior that’s reminiscent of the early years in Japan, then you’re spot on. This job is a powerhouse and has a high-damage output, which is welcome characteristics in any group. It’s also the most mobile job in the game, compensating for the fact that it lacks in utility. This job is mostly easy to get into, but hard to master.

Jobs to Avoid

    1.       Machinist 

While the job may look cool, don’t let that fool you into thinking that it has a high DPS rate. The Machinist, out of all the jobs, gives the lowest damage in the game. In fact, it can’t even compete with Bard’s utility. With its questionable combat designs and convoluted gameplay mechanics out of all the jobs, it’s no wonder there’s barely anyone playing the game who takes this on as the main job. Machinist (MCH) is hands down the most unforgiving job in the game for all the wrong reasons!

2.       Scholar

Scholar isn’t a bad job per se, but there are other classes that are far better than. For starters, the White Mage can heal for longer periods of time without ever running out of mana and can also dish out incredible damage. This makes the Scholar fall short in comparison due to the fact that it doesn’t really excel at anything at all. Being the least effective healer and being more dependent upon its pet in the game makes the mage a class you should definitely avoid.

3.       Dragoon

This job, by far, has the lowest damage output for the Melee DPS class. It pales in comparison to the Monk, Ninja, and Samurai classes. Dragoon is arguably the easiest job in the game to farm for FFXIV Gil, with repetition of the same combos over and over. With just three major buffs to work with, it almost feels like it’s a chore to become a part of this class and to farm up on FFXIV currency, especially in the endgame. Avoid this one!

Hit the Ground Running: Final Fantasy IX Hints

It has been 17 years since Final Fantasy IX first came out; but despite pushing close to two decades, not everyone who’s finished this masterpiece has mastered it. In fact, lots of gamers glossed over the gameplay and other side content and just wanted to get to play it for the story. Now, you don’t wish to go that route, right? After all, that’s why the title led you here. So without further ado, here are some Final Fantasy IX tips that will make your journey with Zidane and friends easier.

Getting the “Killer” Abilities

In Final Fantasy IX, you have access to passive skills called “Abilities.” Skills require a certain amount of Magic Stone for them to take effect.

From granting you buffs to bypassing certain metagame limitations, there are different abilities meant to make combat easier. Speaking of combat, it helps to make every battle as short as possible. It helps to up your damage, and one good way to do that is to activate “Killer” abilities.

Every enemy has a type: bird, beast, demi-human (just to name a few). For every type, there is a “Killer” ability. To hit many types of enemies harder, get as many abilities of this kind as possible.

With the Synthesis in Mind

In RPGs, players usually sell equipment once they find something better. It’s only common sense to do so since it’s better to turn it into gold rather than let it sit in the inventory and eat a slot. Players usually buy one piece of gear at a time because there’s no point to buy another piece of the same gear since you won’t be using it.

However, the two rules of thumb shouldn’t be applied in the game. Why? Well, two words: synthesis shops, which are specialty shops that for a bit of Final Fantasy IX Gil, fuses two pieces of gear into one strong gear. For example, with Zidane, you’ll be able to synthesize a Butterfly Sword out of a Dagger and a Mage Masher. Although you can always buy either in a shop, it would save you time and gil if you just kept both. There’s also The Ogre, which requires two Mage Mashers. If you already bought two in the first place, then you wouldn’t have to go out of your way to buy another.

Sidelined by Sidequests

Steal in every opportunity you get (trust us on this). It may seem impractical and unrighteous, as it’s not a guaranteed success, and it eats a turn that could’ve been spent on dealing damage. Do it anyway! Yes, it gives you a chance to get free items, even gear, so there’s a payoff. Plus, later on, Zidane will learn Thievery, a skill that deals huge damage if Zidane has many successful steals.

Make sure to explore. The world of Gaia has lots of secrets that you wouldn’t discover if you just stick around with the main story.  Daguerreo, for example, is a gothic library, which is an optional and secret location on an island south of the Forgotten Continent. Here, you can get quality gear and synthesis shop items. Also, it’s the starting point for the side quest that will give you Excalibur.

There are also other secret places like Daguerreo, so it’s best that you pay those a visit. Just ride that airship and search Gaia for any curious place because you’re likely to find something interesting.

Final Fantasy IX is one of the richest RPGs of its time. So, if you’re going to play it, then it’s a must that you make the most out of it. With these simple tips, you will.