FF14 Jobs Tier List

Are you looking for the best classes and jobs to play in Final Fantasy XIV? This FFXIV Jobs Guide class Tier List will help you decide which job is right for you. We’ve ranked each job, including two new jobs — Pictomancer and Viper, based on their performance in various activities, including dungeons, raids, PvP, and solo content. Read on to discover more about each job and which one might be the best fit for your playstyle.

FFXIV Class Tier List

We haven’t yet determined the exact tier placement for the new Pictomancer and Viper jobs, but we’ll update this list once we can thoroughly assess their performance. In the meantime, check out their overviews below, including all the pros and cons.

S-Tier Class Tier List

S-Tier classes sit at the pinnacle of FFXIV’s job system. These jobs are highly sought after and excel in both PvE and PvP content. In PvE, they deliver exceptional damage output and utility, while in PvP, their strong crowd control options can sway the tide of battle. The current S-Tier jobs include Gunbreaker, Warrior, Dark Knight, Samurai, Ninja, Dragoon, Monk, Dancer, Bard, Summoner, Scholar, and Astrologian. And don’t forget, Gamer Choice is here to help you power level any job with ease!

As we anticipate the addition of the limited Beastmaster job, the new Viper Melee DPS and Pictomancer Caster DPS have already made their debut in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. Let’s take a closer look at these two exciting new jobs and how they stack up against the top picks!

Pictomancer

The FFXIV Pictomancer (PCT), introduced in the Dawntrail expansion and patch 7.0, is celebrated for its high burst damage and the unique Motif system, where you paint on a canvas to summon powerful creature attacks while wielding a hammer to enhance freedom of movement. Its gameplay revolves around gathering resources like Muses and paint stacks to amplify performance during a fast-paced buff phase with reduced recast timers, all set against a starry backdrop. As a Magical Ranged DPS, Pictomancer shares gear with Black Mage, Summoner, and Red Mage.

The Pictomancer's rotation is built around two primary combo foundations. Palettes generate Palette Gauge and Paint Charges, while multiple Motifs painted on the canvas summon powerful Muses.

The rotation in FFXIV PCT is quite flexible. Begin each 2-minute burst with the opener. Keep an eye on hammer charges and monster motifs to avoid overcapping. Always ensure you have either Fang ready for Madeen or Madeen with a Pom banked. Enter each burst phase equipped with a hammer, a landscape, and a monster. Aim to use Madeen in almost every 2-minute window for optimal performance.

To unlock Pictomancer, head to Old Gridania and locate the Cheerless Hearer NPC at coordinates X:8.0, Y:10.3. If you're unsure, look near the Conjurer’s Guild in the southwest area of Old Gridania. Ensure you're using a Combat class level 80 or higher and have access to the Dawntrail expansion. Completing the The Joy of Pictomancy quest will reward you with your initial Pictomancer gear. That’s how you can begin your journey as a Pictomancer.

Viper

The FFXIV Viper (VPR) is a fast-paced Melee DPS job specializing in dual wield and twinblade attacks. Its gameplay features a builder-spender style, where you accumulate gauge through attacks and unleash it during the Reawaken burst window. As a Scouting class, Viper shares gear with Ninja and other Melee DPS jobs.

The core gameplay for the Viper revolves around two types of combos: dual wield and twinblade. Both options include single target and AoE variations. Every combo builds up the Serpent Offerings gauge, with dual wield combo finishers adding +10 and twinblade combos providing +5 per second and third strikes, for a total of +10 per combo.

To unlock Viper, visit Ul’dah and speak to Worried Weaver at coordinates X:9.3, Y:9.2. Start the Enter the Viper quest with at least one level 80 Disciple of War or Magic and ownership of the Dawntrail expansion.

Gunbreaker

The Gunbreaker is one of the most popular and powerful jobs in Final Fantasy XIV. Combining high DPS output with strong tanking abilities, Gunbreaker holds its place as an S-Tier class in FFXIV. Its high burst damage is anchored by its core ability No Mercy, which enhances its offensive capabilities every minute. Sustained damage is further bolstered by the Continuation combo, ensuring consistent output.

For defensive capabilities, Gunbreaker boasts powerful tools like Nebula, which mitigates damage, and Heart of Light, which provides valuable team protection. This versatility makes Gunbreaker perfect for players who enjoy dealing heavy damage while being capable of absorbing hits.

Although it has a longer skill rotation, Gunbreaker’s intuitive mechanics make it easy to learn and master. It excels in boss fights with its high damage output and offers strong survivability for tanking. Additionally, it features useful utility spells for crowd control and party support.

Unlocking Gunbreaker requires the Shadowbringers expansion. To begin, level any other class to 60 (starting with Warrior is recommended).

In summary, Gunbreaker is a tank job with the highest damage in its category and excellent survivability. If you enjoy a fast-paced playstyle that combines offensive and defensive abilities, Gunbreaker is an ideal choice for you.

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Pros	Cons
High burst damage every minute with No Mercy	Harder to move enemies when executing any Continuation ability
Great sustained damage with the Continuation combo	A badly-timed Superbolide can cause troubles for healer allies
Great defensive tools and survivability	Has to proactively use mitigation abilities and think about weaving space when bursting
Extremely fluid rotation, similar to a DPS toolkit	Rotation becomes somewhat rigid at max level due to Double Down requiring two cartridges

Warrior

The Warrior is a formidable melee DPS job in FFXIV, known for delivering powerful damage while maintaining strong defensive capabilities. Warriors wield a variety of weapons, such as swords and greataxes, to unleash devastating physical attacks on their foes. With its mix of offensive power and defensive buffs, the Warrior is an excellent choice for players seeking a well-rounded DPS job.

The Warrior’s versatility makes it adaptable to any party composition. It excels in high burst damage, especially against bosses, utilizing abilities like Inner Release and Inner Chaos. In addition to its offensive prowess, the Warrior boasts strong defensive tools for tanking, such as Bloodwhetting. The job also provides a wide range of utility abilities, including crowd control, AoE damage with Mythril Tempest, and ally support using Nascent Flash.

To unlock the Warrior job, you’ll first need to level the Marauder starter job to level 30. Once done, you can obtain the Warrior job stone by completing the quest “Pride and Duty (Will Take You from the Mountain)”. To begin this quest, visit Wyrnzoen in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks at coordinates X:11, Y:6.

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Pros	Cons
Best tank for a beginner, has the easiest skill rotation among tanks	Only tank role
The strongest self-heal among tanks with Equilibrium
Low cooldowns, high damage
Available from level 1, leveled out of Marauder

Dark Knight

The Dark Knight is a tanking job in FFXIV, specializing in melee-based combat and utilizing dark magic to deliver powerful attacks and protect allies. Wielding a greatsword, the Dark Knight features a unique job gauge split into the Blood Gauge and the Darkside Gauge, enabling both strong single-target and AoE damage through abilities like Bloodspiller and Quietus.

With its impressive defenses and high damage potential, the Dark Knight is widely regarded as an S-Tier class in FFXIV.

The Dark Knight’s versatility makes it a great fit for various party compositions. Its defensive abilities, such as Dark Mind and Oblation, make it a reliable choice for tanking, while its significant damage output ensures effectiveness against bosses. Additionally, the Dark Knight provides a range of utility spells for crowd control and support, further enhancing its value in group content.

To unlock the Dark Knight, you must reach level 50 on any Disciple of War or Magic job (Warrior is recommended) and gain access to Ishgard, the main city of the Heavensward expansion. Begin the job's unlocking questline by accepting the quest “Our End” from the Ishgardian Citizen in The Pillars (X:13.2, Y:8.8).

Pros	Cons
With perfect adherence to the rotation of skills does the highest damage among the tanks	Has a complex rotation of skills
Very flexible personal and supportive mitigation with The Blackest Night and Oblation	Ping-dependent class, as it has short windows to do burst damage, any delay leads to a significant loss of DPS
Huge damage, both single-target and AoE	Low self-heal rate
Flexible, resource management-based gameplay	Unlocks after leveling any other job up to 50 lvl, but when switching to this class degrades to 30 lvl Samurai

Samurai

The Samurai is a powerful melee DPS job in Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV), offering a unique and dynamic playstyle. Wielding the traditional katana and wakizashi, the Samurai delivers swift and deadly attacks with precision. This job is known for its high offensive capabilities, allowing players to unleash substantial damage while also providing defensive buffs to protect allies when needed.

The Samurai is an excellent choice for players who enjoy an aggressive playstyle. Its potential for burst damage makes it a formidable option in both single-target and AoE scenarios. Additionally, the Samurai has a handful of utility abilities that contribute to crowd control and support, ensuring its versatility in any party composition.

Unlike other jobs, the Samurai does not require a base class to unlock. To begin your journey as a Samurai, simply reach level 50 on any Discipline of War or Magic job (Dragoon is recommended) and speak to the Ul’dahn Citizen in Ul’dah, Steps of Nald (X:9.2, Y:9.1) to start the quest “The Way of the Samurai.”

Pros	Cons
Easy to learn, but quite difficult to achieve mastery	Quite difficult to achieve mastery
Has 2 min burst window	Some of the skills require damage from a certain position (side, back)
High mobility in Hissatsu: Yaten and Hissatsu: Gyoten and damage	Variability of gameplay is achieved by a large number of buttons, taking several skill bars

Ninja

The Ninja is a fast-paced melee DPS job in FFXIV that delivers a unique and engaging playstyle. Using dual katanas and ninjutsu, Ninjas can unleash swift and precise attacks while dodging incoming blows. The job boasts high damage output, making it highly effective against bosses, alongside a variety of utility spells for crowd control and support.

For players who prefer an aggressive playstyle, Ninja is an excellent choice. It shines in burst damage potential with abilities like Trick Attack, while also providing valuable defensive support and raid buffs such as Mug, making it a versatile all-around DPS job.

The Ninja's combination of offense and utility makes it an exceptional class for players looking to balance damage-dealing with team support.

To unlock the Ninja job, you must first unlock Rogue. Begin by reaching level 10 and completing the quest “My First Daggers” in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:8.1 Y:16.1). Once you’ve reached level 30, return to the same location to take the quest “Peasants by Day, Ninjas by Night.” Completing this quest will grant you the Soul of the Ninja, enabling you to embrace the Ninja job.

Pros	Cons
The most mobile job the melee dps with Shukuchi, Fleeting Raiju, and Forked Raiju	Not a beginner friendly class due to difficult and complex Chakra combinations to gain skills
A pseudo-hybrid class, as it has a lot of ranged damage abilities in its arsenal, such as Phantom Kamaitachi	Quite low consistent multi-target damage
Available from level 1	If your group doesn’t benefit from Mug, can’t compete with other melee dps

Dragoon

The Dragoon is a melee DPS job in FFXIV, renowned for its ability to deal massive amounts of physical damage while harnessing draconic powers. Wielding a spear or lance, the Dragoon can execute devastating attacks, including ranged strikes. Alongside its strong offensive capabilities, it also provides defensive buffs like Dragon Sight, which can enhance the protection of allies.

The Dragoon is an ideal choice for players who enjoy a high-impact, burst-damage playstyle. It also offers valuable utility abilities, such as Battle Litany, which increases the damage potential of your raid group, and Feint, which adds defensive support to reduce incoming damage.

With its unique playstyle and significant damage output, Dragoon is a standout class in FFXIV.

The Dragoon job is available starting at level 1 as Lancer and can be upgraded to Dragoon at level 30. If you didn’t begin as a Lancer, you can unlock the class by visiting the Lancer’s Guild in Old Gridania (X:14.0, Y:6.0) and speaking to Jillian once you’ve reached level 10.

To become a Dragoon, level your Lancer to 30, complete all seven Lancer class quests, and take on the quest “Eye of the Dragon” from Jillian. Completing this quest grants the Dragoon job stone, which unlocks the signature ability Jump. Equip the job stone from the last tab in your Armoury Chest to assume the role of Dragoon.

Pros	Cons
One of the strongest classes in PVP	Almost no defense skills
Usually the highest dps in raid after Black Mage, but the gameplay is much easier	Some skills require you to deal damage from a certain position (side, back)
Medium difficulty rotation with a lot of buttons, but not hard to get used to	Lacks full burst with frequent burst windows

Monk

The Monk job in FFXIV is a master of hand-to-hand combat and martial arts, utilizing fists and feet to deliver powerful damage to enemies. Monks excel in boss battles and provide defensive buffs to support their team, including the Brotherhood raid buff and Mantra for AoE healing.

As a melee DPS job, the Monk offers a fast-paced and aggressive playstyle with high burst damage potential, along with crowd control and support abilities to aid allies. Its quick combat style and significant damage output make it a versatile and effective choice for players seeking a dynamic DPS role.

To unlock the Monk, you must first start as a Pugilist at level 1. Unlocking Pugilist requires taking the quest “So You Want to Be a Pugilist” at the Pugilist Guild in Ul’dah (X:9.5, Y:10.2). After leveling your Pugilist to 30 and completing the class quest “Return of the Holyfist,” ensure you’ve advanced beyond the Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) “Sylph Management” (level 20). Once these requirements are met, you can take the quest “Brother from Another Mother” in Ul’dah (X:9.4, Y:10.2) to unlock the Monk job stone.

Pros	Cons
Very high DPS	All skills require damage from a certain position(front, side, back)
Great mobility thanks to Thunderclap	Difficult skill rotation, requiring perfect execution of button press timings
Excellent party support with Mantra

Dancer

The Dancer is a ranged job in FFXIV that uses graceful dance moves to deal significant physical damage to enemies. Equipped with wands, fans, and chakrams, the Dancer is highly mobile, using abilities like En Avant to move swiftly across the battlefield. With strong offensive capabilities, the Dancer excels in delivering AoE damage while also providing defensive buffs to protect allies, such as Shield Samba and Curing Waltz.

For players who enjoy a more mobile playstyle, the Dancer is an excellent choice. It boasts burst damage potential and includes utility abilities to assist with crowd control and support a chosen party member with Closed Position, alongside AoE buffs for the entire group.

The Dancer’s unique playstyle and high damage output make it an outstanding job for beginners and experienced players alike.

To unlock the Dancer job, you need to reach at least level 60 on any Disciple of Magic or War job and have access to the Shadowbringers Expansion. Once these requirements are met, head to Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:9.8, Y:12.0) and speak with Eager Lominsa to start the quest “Shall We Dance.” After completing this quest, you’ll receive the Dancer job stone from Nashmeira, allowing you to begin your journey as a level 60 Dancer.

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Pros	Cons
The most mobile physical ranged dps, has a lot of dashes	The basic mechanic requires a “Partner”, as Dancer binds to one of the allies and applies special buffs only to him
Powerful healing utility from Improvisation and Curing Waltz	Lowest personal damage of all DPS jobs
Flexible resource gauge

Bard

The Bard is a ranged job in FFXIV that excels in support and crowd control, using musical instruments to create powerful effects. As a physical ranged DPS role, the Bard wields a bow and follows a priority-based rotation, heavily utilizing off-global cooldowns as players cycle through their songs and manage procs. While primarily a support-oriented job, the Bard also boasts offensive capabilities, dealing damage to multiple targets simultaneously.

Combining bow skills with a musical theme, the Bard cycles through three signature songs: The Wanderer’s Minuet, Mage’s Ballad, and Army’s Paeon. Each song has an 80% chance of triggering an effect every three seconds, adding layers of complexity to its rotation. The Bard also features frequent off-global cooldown abilities and random procs, making it one of the most fast-paced and reactive jobs in the game.

The Bard is ideal for players who enjoy a supportive playstyle, offering exceptional crowd control and buffs. With abilities like Battle Voice and Radiant Finale, the Bard provides some of the strongest group-wide buffs in the game. It also offers utility abilities for defense and support, ensuring its value in any party composition.

To unlock the Bard job, players must first reach level 30 on the Archer class and complete the level 30 class quest “The One That Got Away.” Additionally, they need to finish the level 20 Main Story Quest (MSQ) titled “Sylph-Management.” After meeting these requirements, speak to Luciane at the Archer’s Guild in Gridania (X:15.4, Y:11.8) to start the quest “A Song of Bards and Bowmen.” Completing this quest unlocks the Bard job.

Pros	Cons
The only class in the game that specializes in Dot damage, so make sure that your opponent always has all Dot-skills on him	Easy class in the beginning of leveling, but closer to the cap is the most difficult among the physical ranged DPS
Have the strongest party-wide burst buffs in the game	In rotation, you have to constantly switch between three stances, which adds even more complexity to the game
Has unique support skills

Summoner

The Summoner is a magical ranged job in FFXIV, renowned for summoning and commanding powerful creatures known as Egi. These Egi serve dual purposes, delivering significant damage to enemies while also providing defensive support and buffs to allies. In addition to commanding Egi, the Summoner has access to various spells for crowd control, damage, and self-defense, including abilities like Radiant Aegis.

When it comes to raw damage output, the Summoner is one of the strongest jobs in FFXIV. It excels in dealing massive amounts of damage to both single targets and large groups of enemies. The Summoner also offers valuable utility with crowd control spells, buffs like Searing Light, and the ability to revive allies with Resurrection.

With its unique playstyle and high damage capabilities, the Summoner sits comfortably at the top tier of FFXIV jobs, making it a popular choice for players seeking a dynamic and impactful role.

To unlock the Summoner job, players must first reach level 30 as the Arcanist class. The initial Arcanist quest, “Way of the Arcanist,” can be started by speaking to Murie at the Arcanist’s Guild in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:4.5, Y:11.2).

Once players have reached level 30 and completed the necessary Arcanist quests, they can speak to Thubyrgeim in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:4.7, Y:11.4) to begin the quest “Austerities of Flame.” Completing this quest will grant the Soul of the Summoner job stone, unlocking the Summoner job.

Pro	Cons
The easiest DPS class to master	The filler phase is weak outside of burst windows
The most mobile class among casters, most of the skills can be cast on the move, easier to dodge mechanics in group content	Unable to use Carbuncle actions while summoning your Primal or Demi-Primal pets
One of two DPS classes that can resurrect allies	Unintended spell speed can cause a misalignment with your Demi-Primal cooldowns
Has easy rotation with high burst damage

Scholar

The Scholar is a unique job in FFXIV, combining both healing and damage-dealing capabilities. It’s an excellent choice for players who want to support their allies with powerful healing spells while also contributing significant damage to battles. The Scholar wields grimoires and uses a mix of arcane magic to cast spells that can heal allies or deal damage to enemies.

As a versatile job, the Scholar is highly valued in FFXIV. It provides strong defensive abilities, allowing players to protect their party with effective healing and shields. At the same time, its offensive spells enable the Scholar to deal substantial damage, making it a great option for players who enjoy a balanced role. With its wide range of supportive and offensive abilities, the Scholar earns its place as an A-Tier job in FFXIV.

Overall, the Scholar’s mix of healing and damage makes it a powerful and flexible choice for players who want to contribute to their party in multiple ways.

To unlock the Scholar job, players must first reach level 30 on the Arcanist class and complete the level 30 class quest “Sinking Doesmaga.” Additionally, players must complete the level 20 Main Story Quest (MSQ) titled “Sylph-Management.” After fulfilling these requirements, speak to Murie at the Arcanist’s Guild in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:4.5, Y:11.2) to start the quest “Forgotten but Not Gone.” Completing this quest unlocks the Scholar job.

Pros	Cons
Can help allies from a long distance by sending a fairy that can either heal or shield	Is a barrier type healer, which means that most damage is not healed, but prevented in advance by shields and buffs, which is more difficult for beginners
The highest raid DPS of healers	Takes time to learn how to balance between helping allies and dealing damage
Access to the most powerful mitigative actions in the game	Parts of the kit conflict with each other
Free movement at a approx. 25% DPS cost

Astrologian

The Astrologian is a support job in FFXIV that excels in healing and buffing allies. This magical class draws power from the stars to deliver restorative aid and grant beneficial buffs that enhance both the offensive and defensive capabilities of allies. Astrologians also possess powerful single-target and area-of-effect healing abilities, enabling them to quickly restore HP to multiple party members.

As one of the top-ranked support jobs in FFXIV, the Astrologian is known for its versatility and effectiveness. It offers a variety of healing spells, including potent single-target heals that can keep players alive in challenging battles. The buffs provided by the Astrologian are invaluable, offering stat boosts and damage mitigation to allies. Additionally, the Astrologian features utility spells that assist with crowd control and further support the party.

Overall, the Astrologian is a powerful support job that delivers excellent healing and buffing capabilities. Its combination of versatility and reliable single-target healing makes it an exceptional choice for any party, helping to ensure survival during tough encounters.

To unlock the Astrologian job, players must first gain access to the city of Ishgard by completing the final Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) of A Realm Reborn, titled “Before the Dawn.” Once in Ishgard, visit the Athenaeum Astrologicum located in The Pillars (X:15.2, Y:10.0). Speak to Jannequinard and accept the quest “Stairway to the Heavens.” Upon completing the quest, you will unlock the Astrologian job, which begins at level 30.

Pros	Cons
Fast-paced, interactive playstyle	The hardest healer, possibly the hardest class in general
Very strong single-target healing	The cards mechanic: cards must be constantly swapped and used necessary at a particular moment, you constantly have to think about the plan of action in advance
One of the most powerful healers in the game	Also you have to manage to hit and keep track of resources, while dealing damage and dodging mechanics, which requires multitasking, impossible for a beginner

A-Tier Class Tier List

A-Tier classes are an excellent choice for players looking to excel in FFXIV. While they may not reach the peak power of S-Tier jobs, A-Tier jobs still offer substantial utility and damage output in both PvE and PvP content. The current A-Tier jobs include Black Mage, Red Mage, Reaper, Sage, and White Mage.

Black Mage

The Black Mage job in FFXIV excels at unleashing powerful magical damage upon enemies. It achieves this by channeling elemental forces and casting high-impact spells. In addition to its offensive capabilities, Black Mage also brings crowd control and utility spells that can assist the party during encounters.

Due to its exceptional damage potential and support abilities, Black Mage is seen as a top-tier job in FFXIV. It’s a valuable choice for quickly eliminating enemies and supporting teammates during intense fights.

Red Mage

Red Mage is a unique hybrid job in FFXIV that seamlessly combines melee strikes with potent magical spells. It draws on the power of both white and black magic to deliver high damage and perform swift rapier attacks.

This job is widely considered one of the strongest in FFXIV thanks to its flexibility and impressive damage output. Its melee and magic abilities provide strong offensive and supportive tools, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield.

Reaper

The Reaper job is renowned for its capability to inflict substantial damage through a mix of dark magic and powerful scythe-based melee attacks. It also has a toolkit that includes utility spells for aiding allies during tough encounters.

Reaper shines in scenarios involving groups of enemies, thanks to its strong area damage potential and beneficial utility spells.

This job is also highly effective for solo play, enabling players to handle enemies quickly on their own. However, Reaper performs even better in group settings, where it can provide team-wide buffs and debuffs, making it an excellent option for raid and group content.

Sage

Sage is a specialized job in FFXIV that focuses on calling forth powerful astral allies and delivering supportive effects to the party. It can summon astral beings with distinct abilities to assist in combat. Alongside these summons, Sage uses utility spells that offer crowd control, buffs, and debuffs to help shift the tide of battle.

Considered a high-tier choice, Sage brings a mix of utility, crowd control, and summoning support. The summoned allies can fulfill various roles such as tanking or dealing extra damage, enhancing overall party performance in challenging content.

White Mage

White Mage is a premier healing job in FFXIV, focused on restoring health and boosting party resilience. This class wields powerful healing spells capable of targeting individuals or entire groups, as well as defensive magic that mitigates damage and enhances survivability.

White Mage ranks among the most powerful jobs in the game thanks to its exceptional healing and wide range of supportive abilities. It is critical in ensuring a party’s survival during difficult content.

As a key healing role, White Mage is essential for sustaining allies in combat. Its skill set makes it one of the top healing jobs in FFXIV, often ranking within the top three in most tier lists due to its reliable support capabilities.

B-Tier Class Tier List

B-Tier jobs represent the middle tier among FFXIV’s job lineup. While they may not have the overwhelming power or flexibility of S or A-tier roles, they are still viable for both PvE and PvP. These jobs offer solid damage and utility, making them ideal for players focused on specialized roles or specific gameplay styles. Current B-Tier jobs include Paladin and Machinist.

Paladin

Paladin is a defensive job class in FFXIV that excels at mitigating damage and protecting allies. It uses a mix of melee attacks and defensive spells, along with helpful utility spells like crowd control and team buffs.

Classified as B-Tier, Paladin stands out for its ability to absorb damage and offer vital support to the group. Its defensive skills protect the team, while its buffs and crowd control offer added strategic value.

Thanks to its resilience and utility, Paladin is a favored option for content that requires tanking or additional team support. It maintains a respectable position on job tier lists as a solid defensive role.

Machinist

Machinist is a ranged physical DPS job that blends firearm-based combat with occasional magical attacks. It uses various weapons and gadgets to attack from a distance, and also employs magic spells like Ruin IV for burst damage. The job features some crowd control and buffing tools as well.

Ranked as B-Tier, Machinist is praised for its ability to deliver high damage at range and contribute utility spells to assist the team. It’s well-suited for players who enjoy dealing damage from afar while supporting the party.

Although it has a steep learning curve due to its reliance on positioning and timing, Machinist can be a strong asset when used skillfully. Its ranged damage and utility make it a valuable addition to most parties, even if its performance can vary depending on fight dynamics.

The FFXIV Class Tier List provides a helpful overview of the various job options in the game. Whether you’re aiming for the top-performing S-tier roles or exploring the more balanced B-tier jobs, there’s a class suited for every player’s preferences and gameplay goals.