Final Fantasy 14 Races

This is an introductory FF14 Race Guide that we will update regularly, please leave comments as to what you would like to see on this site and we will put it up asap . Final Fantasy 14 will feature the different races that were first introduced in Final Fantasy 11. However their appearances, race names and back stories are completely different. Players of FFXI can make similar characters in FFXIV but they can’t transfer their characters to the new game.  This Final fantasy 14 guide will deal with the basic Final Fantasy XIV races out there.

Character creation is more flexible. Players can choose the skin color, hair color, eye color, and hair style. Then there are different clans within each race. Your starting stats will depend on the clan you choose. Each race has specific facial expressions for various actions performed in and out of battle.

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Below are the five races of Final Fantasy 14:

Elezen

The Elezen are nomadic people who had solely ruled Eorzea in the past. They predate the other races in Final Fantasy 14. They believe that the gods ordained them to greatness, which led to their esteemed sense of pride and honor.

Wildwood Elezen

• They lived in Eorzea’s forests and possess a keen sense of sight, which makes them good archers.

Duskwight Elezen

• They lived in Eorzea’s caves and caverns and possess an acute sense of hearing that can detect even the faintest sounds. This gift gives them an advantage in the field of hand to hand combat.

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Lalafell

The Lalafell are originally from the fertile islands of the South Seas. They found their way to Eorzea via the trade routes and have become one of the most populous races in the region. They have amazing agility despite their round, short build. Most Lalafell are highly intelligent and cunning.

Plainsfolk Lalafell

• They live in traditional thatched huts with an intricate network of underground passageways. They have distinct hair colors that are similar to their native environment. Their long, pointed ears can hear the faintest scurrying of prairies.

Dunesfolk Lalafell

• Their traditional dwellings are affixed to the back of large beasts of burdens. Majority of them have a small gemstone on their forehead to represent their zodiac sign.

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Hyur

The Hyur have the largest population in Eorzea and they came from the neighboring continents. They brought with them their sophisticated technology and became the driving force behind Eorzea’s cultural progress.

Midland Hyur

• They are found in every city within Eorzea. Midlanders are more educated than the other races.

Highland Hyur

• They live in Eorzea’s mountainous regions and are larger in build than the Midland Hyur. They are usually employed as mercenaries.

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Roegadyn

The Roegadyn are maritime people and are originally from the northern seas. They have large, muscular builds, and are known for their competitive nature. They are employed as mercenaries, bodyguards or pirates.

Sea Wolves Roegadyn

• They are originally from the islands of the far north seas, where they live as fishermen. Nowadays they are employed as sailors or naval mercenaries of any sea vessels.

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Hellsguard Roegadyn

• They belong to a clan whose body and mind are tempered by the heat from the volcanic regions where they came from. Their large girth and steely demeanor can lead them to various paths, from monastic to martial.

The Miqo’te are descendants of the hunting tribes that came to Eorzea during the Age of Endless Frost. They have heightened sense of smell and powerful leg muscles that makes them good hunters.

Seekers of the Sun Miqo’te

• They worship Azeyma the Warden, who is the goddess of the sun. They prefer being out in the sun.

Keepers of the Moon Miqo’te

• They don’t like being out during the day and worship the goddess of the moon Menphina the Lover. They apply war paint to their faces that enhances their distinctive appearance.

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