Macros

Quick Quality of Life Sort Your Party Hide/Show Nameplates Hide Nameplates/nameplatedisp other 4 Reveal Nameplates/nameplatedisp other 1 Turning Effects On and OffThis is useful for when you can’t see the boss because everyone’s abilities are covering it up. Turn Effects Off/bfx self full/bfx party simple/bfx other off Turn Effects On/bfx Read more…

Battle Tips & Info

The Hitbox All enemies in the game have a “hitbox”. If 1/4 of the circle is broken, that indicates positional attack bonuses apply. A complete circle indicates that there is no positional requirements and all attacks will apply the bonus damage. More importantly, the positional bonus applies inside the hitbox Read more…

Role Basics

Disciples of War & Magic How to effectively play your Job and use your Rotations! Primary Stats Secondary Stats Best Guides for Combat JobsAkhMorning & SaltedXIV• Your rotations will be on these sites!• Your Best in Slot will be on these sites! YouTube Channels for Most Fight MechanicsMTQ CaptureHector HectorsonMoonshadow Fantasy ・ Read more…

Ranged DPS

Machinist Physical Ranged DPSDPS Rank: 6thJob Mastery Difficulty: Attack Rotation: Advanced, Skill Knowledge: IntermediateRP Non-WoL: YesPros: Solid damage with mobilityCons: The weakest “selfish” DPS of the three selfish jobs. Trading in a lot of DPS for mobility. Best Used By Special Notes Rotational Tips Patch 6.5 Opener and Rotations ・ Read more…

Melee DPS

Monk DPS Rank: 4thPositional Priority: FlankJob Mastery Difficulty: Attack Rotation: Advanced Skill Knowledge: IntermediateRP Non-WoL: Pugilist: Yes; Monk: ProbablePros: Fluid combat system. Able to restart their combo actions with no delay.Cons: Short buff times. Consistent rotation and knowledge of the class is vital to mastering the class Best Used By Read more…

Healers

White Mage DPS Rank: 16thType: Pure Regen HealerJob Mastery Difficulty: Attack Rotation: Easy, Skill Knowledge: IntermediateRP Non-WoL: Conjurer: Yes; White Mage: NoPros: A solid kit for regen healing and is the heaviest hitter of all Healers.Cons: MP management. No damage utility. Best Used By Special Notes Rotational Tips Patch 6.5 Read more…

Tanks

Paladin DPS Rank: 15thType: Support Regen TankJob Mastery Difficulty: Attack Rotation: Easy, Skill Knowledge: IntermediateRP Non-WoL: Gladiator: Yes; Paladin: YesPros: Able to keep party members alive and even be able to “cheese” mechanics through certain enemy attacks.Cons: Severe Abilities Bloat. Most skills are unused in higher-difficulty content. Best Used By Read more…

Helpful Tips

Tanks Reprisal – A 60s ability that reduces the damage dealt by nearby enemies by 10% – In light party situations this is one of your rotational mitigation abilities, however in boss fights, it is best served to reduce oncoming arena wide damage to the entire party to reduce healing Read more…