How To Get Into Final Fantasy 14's Extreme, Savage, and Ultimate Raiding

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Everyone tackles Final Fantasy 14 and the MMORPG genre with different intentions. Some come for the story, and that’s lovely! But many, including and especially MMORPG vets, eventually start eyeing the high-end content that makes the endgame infamous: Extreme trials, Savage Raids, and Ultimates. 

There are a ton of good reasons to try high-end content. With the saying “glamour is the real endgame,” many come to try to earn the gear, weapons and even mounts that these duties offer. Some use their, uh, ”calculators” to try to externally compete with other players. And many really just are bored and want a challenge.  

But no matter what the purpose is, everyone who does FFXIV high-end duties has a hill to climb in the form of “prog.” And if you have no idea what that word means, congratulations! You’re in the right place to start, because this guide is especially for you newcomers. 

Having raided for over two years now, I’d like to propose that anyone can start to try to raid, or at least see if high-end duties are right for them. High-end raiding takes a can-do attitude, a persistent willingness to learn, some gear, and good communication. 

If you’re a little wary about the whole process, the following guide is meant to fill in many of the most common gaps that newcomers face in approaching high-end content, from soft skills to the technical bits you want to study. If you have further questions, feel free to ask around, whether here, on other sites, or even in-game! 

Before we get into specifics, the first thing to come to terms with is that you’re going to be playing with other people. If you haven’t done so, check out our prior guide about taking on multiplayer content . This guide is more for those of you