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  • A Tip for New Players: How to Choose A Race in Final Fantasy XIV: ARR

    By John Ryan2015-05-29

    The race system in Final Fantasy XIV is popular among FF fans, it is full of Japanese style. For many new players who play FFXIV for the first time, it is hard to choose a race. As all races are designed perfect, it may make new players feel troubled. Now Mmogah makes a guide about how to choose a race.

    Playable races in FFXIV: A Realm Reborn consist of Elezen, Hyur, Lalafell, Miqo'te and Roegadyn. Each race has two separate clans, which have separate histories in the lore. Of course, the coming FFXIV Ver3.0 Heavensward will bring a new race Au Ra, Mmogah has prepared another about the new race Au Ra.

    l  Elezen

    The Elezen are an elf-like race and the original inhabitants in FFXIV. They are a traditionally nomadic people who in former times claimed sole domination over Eorzea, their presence predating that of other races. They are divided into the Wildwood and the Duskwight Elezen. The Wildwood live in the forests and possess a keen sense of sight - a contributing factor in their unparalleled expertise as archers. The Duskwight are a reclusive clan who dwell in caves and caverns, which has given them a heightened sense of hearing. The two clans seem to dislike each other immensely.

    Elezen

    l  Hyur

    The Hyur are a race that is more or less human. Boasting the largest population in Eorzea, the Hyur came from neighboring continents and islands in three great migratory waves... They are divided into the Midlander and the Highlander Hyur. The Midlanders place a heavy emphasis on education, and are generally considered to be the most cultured people of the world. Physically larger and bulkier than their Midlander cousins, the Highlanders once governed the grand city-state of Ala Mhigo, which was invaded and razed by the Garlean Empire. With their homeland destroyed and their numbers decimated, the Highlanders now eke out their existence as mercenaries.

    Hyur

    l  Lalafell

    The Lalafell are a race of physically diminutive humanoids. They were originally a group of agriculturalists inhabiting the fertile islands of the south sea. They are of high agility and intelligence, are from the southern regions, and are divided into the Plainsfolk and the Dunesfolk. The Plainsfolk are a very earthy clan who thrive on the prairies. The Dunesfolk literally live on the backs of enormous beasts of burden and are known for wearing gemstones in their foreheads that signify their zodiacal signs.

    lalfell

    l  Miqo'te

    The Miqo'te are a cat-like humanoids race. During the Age of Endless Frost, as the seas turned to ice and passage over them became possible, Eorzea saw an influx of foreigners to her shores... The Miqo'te are very devout people, but are divided into two religious sects: the Seekers of the Sun, who are dedicated to the sun goddess Azeyma the Warden, and the nocturnal Keepers of the Moon, who are dedicated to the moon goddess Menphina the Lover.

    Miqo'te

    l  Roegadyn

    The Roegadyn are a physically large and muscular race. They are a maritime people whose largest concentrations are found in the northern seas, by way of which they came to Eorzea... They hail from the northern regions and are divided into the Sea Wolves and the Hellsguard. The Sea Wolves were once a band of fearsome pirates, but have since largely abandoned that lifestyle; presently they are normally employed as sailors or naval mercenaries. The Hellsguard, on the other hand, dwell in a volcanic region and are said to be masters of the magical arts, guarding the gateway to Hell itself.

    Roegadyn

    The differences between different races are not only apparence, but also stats. Here is a chart that shows each FFXIV race, subrace and their corresponding stats.

    A Tip for New Players: How to Choose A Race in Final Fantasy XIV: ARR

    From the chart we can see that the difference is not abvious, you can choose the race you like to play.

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