It's been confirmed that FFXIV will launch with 18 classes, more will probably be added later on, but these are the ones you can pick from at the beginning!

What paths do you intend to walk down?



Disciplines of War - Attackers

  • Pugilist - uses fists, is quick and able to steal
  • Gladiator - Uses dagger/sword and shield, can provoke.
  • Marauder - Uses an axe, high attack power.
  • Archer - Uses a bow, ranged attack.
  • Lancer - Uses a spear, can attack from a longer distance than other melee classes.


Disciplines of Magic - Magicians

  • Conjurer - Uses the power of the elements around him to cast magic. Can shift between offensive and defensive magic.
  • Thaumaturge - Uses a staff, enfeebler and enhancer.


Disciplines of Land - Gatherers

  • Miner - Uses a pickaxe to gather ore. Often combined with Goldsmith and Blacksmith
  • Botanist - Gathers various things found in nature, often combined with Carpenters, Weavers, Alchemists and Culinarians.
  • Fisher - They fish! Often combined with Culinarian and Goldsmith


Disciplines of Hand - Creators

  • Carpenter - Uses handsaw, makes furniture and utensils, whatever those are used for!
  • Blacksmith - Uses cross-pein hammer, makes weapons and tools.
  • Armorer - Uses hammer, makes armors.
  • Goldsmith - Uses chaser hammer, makes weapons, armors and tools.
  • Leatherworker - Uses headknives, makes leather gear.
  • Weaver - Uses needles, makes pieces of clothing.
  • Alchemist - Uses an Alembic, mixes items and turns them into new items, such as potions.
  • Cullinarian - Uses a skillet, makes food with various effects.