All New Jobs In FFXIV: Dawntrail, Explained
There are new jobs being added to with the introduction of the expansion, expected to arrive in mid-2024. The fifth expansion to the world of the popular MMORPG will continue the story of the Warrior of Light and their allies after the conclusion of the Light and Darkness saga that occurred during the story of. Instead of fighting a life-menacing threat, however, players will embark on something of a summertime vacation in the previously unexplored region of Tural. There, they will partake in a ceremonial contest that will determine the new leader of the region.
This will all be set on new maps, that will be open for players to explore freely. ’s setting in is mostly based on prehispanic civilizations and locations in the Americas. There, for instance, lush jungle areas and swamps, as well as tall mountain ranges that resemble the Andes in the western portion of South America. Contrary to expectations, there will also be futuristic maps, such as a cyberpunk-themed city. To explore these new areas, players will be able to take on some new jobs, which are not only a new place to put experience points into but also offer a breath of fresh air in terms of gameplay.
Screen Rant has talked to Naoki Yoshida, also known as Yoshi-P, about the future of FFXIV, cultural representations in Dawntrail, and more.
The next expansion for will have two new DPS Jobs. The first of them is a dual-wield melee DPS called Viper. This specific Job was announced during the Fan Fest in October 2023 and is represented by the usage of dual one-handed blades that can be combined into a two-handed weapon. The second DPS Job to be included with is called Pictomancer. This will be a Ranged Magical DPS that is noticeable for its gear. The Pictomancer will use a paintbrush in battle. These are the only two full Job additions confirmed for the expansion and no other should be announced before its release.
In the same Fan Festival presentation in Tokyo that revealed the Pictomancer Job, held on ’s
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