Author: Mahiko San

DAWNTRAIL Guides! Dawntrail L90-100 Miner Leveling, Botanist Leveling
Dawntrail Normal Raid Guide (Quick, Spoiler Free)
See: Viper STARTER Guide / Rotation | Pictomancer Starter Guide / Rotation

Hello there and welcome to our completely overhauled FFXIV Job Unlocking & Requirements Guide! This guide is updated up to Dawntrail! Let’s get right to it, straight to a summary table! Althrough I have a feeling you’re here for (SCROLL TO:) Viper or Pictomancer lol. Beastmaster? Kinda like Blue Mage, Dawntrails limited job. Not much info yet will update asap.

I’ll add a small blurb at the very end for Unlocking DoH and DoL jobs. If you’re confused, or maybe looking for a base class – look at the notes below the table.

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Job Requirements & Unlock Quest: SUMMARY

Click on the class name to scroll to its more detailed section.

From here, let’s have a little note about each and every job (or class) you want to unlock, its requirements, and a little protip for each!

Base Classes Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

ALMOST ALL base classes (WITH THE NOTABLE EXCEPTION OF ROGUE), can be accessed as you create your character, as you spawn into this world! Here’s a quick table of base classes (click on the box below), and where to unlock them.

ALL OF THE BASE / ARR JOBS
seem to have ditched the old requirements to unlock..?
You only need Level 10 in your original base class?

Rogue is a little different. It’s the only base class you cannot START THE GAME WITH. So any new player aspiring to be a Rogue (and eventually Ninja) would be best served by choosing a starter base class that spawns in Limsa, either Arcanist or Marauder. But honestly, it doesn’t make much of a difference.

Astrologian Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Astrologian.

• Astrologian Unlock Quest: Stairway to the Heavens
• Location: The Pillars (15,10)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 50 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Ishgard / Foundation
• Expansion: Heavensward

New players wanting to play AST asap will have to take a bit of a detour. The requirements are having a disciple or magic or war at level 50. So you might as well level up a healer. Start the game as Conjurer (into White Mage), or Arcanist (into Scholar).

The sad part is Astrologian starts at L30. Ouch.

Bard Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Bard.

• Bard Unlock Quest: A Song of Bards and Bowmen
• Location: New Gridania (15,11)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 30 Archer (ARC), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: New Gridania -> Archers Guild
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

Being part of the original roster of Jobs, new players aspiring to play BRD have it easy. Simply start the game as an Archer, and you’ll be well on your way to being a Bard!

Black Mage Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Black Mage.

• Black Mage Unlock Quest: Taking the Black
• Location: Uldah – Steps of Nald (7,12)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 30 Thaumaturge (THM), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet:
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

As one of the original Jobs, new players wanting to blow up the world with BLM simply have to start the game as Thaumaturge, and you’ll be burning your path to Black Mage in no time.

Blue Mage Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

WARNING: MEME TIER JOB. PLEASE READ

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Blue Mage.

• Quest: Out of the Blue
• Location: Limsa Lower Decks (10,11)
• NPC: Zealous Leatherjacket
• Requirements: Level 50 DoW or DoM
• Complete the main scenario quest “The Ultimate Weapon.”
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Limsa Upper Decks -> Limsa Lower Decks
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

HOLD IT! BEFORE YOU HAVE DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR ABOUT YOUR CARREER AS A BLUE MAGE – BLU is the first “Limited Job” which means quite a bit IT DOES NOT REACH MAX LEVEL! So hold your horses. Sadly you have to choose something else for a serious path.

It’s meant to be a fun sidejob which has a completely different progression path and goals from your typical combat jobs. Currently, Blue Mage is a purely “for fun” kinda job… I suppose…

Fun is loosely defined, btw. Don’t @ me if it doesn’t pan out.

Dancer Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Dancer.

• Dancer Unlock Quest: Shall We Dance
• Location: Limsa Lower Decks (9,12)
• NPC: Eager Lominsan
• Requirements: Level 60 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Lower Decks Aetheryte straight up… it’s near.
• Expansion: Stormblood

As one of the Shadowbringer Jobs, Dancer requires you have a level 60 disciple or war or magic to unlock. So new players have a bit of a journey ahead before they get to shake dat booty.

Technically the quickest way to level up to 60 is by taking advantage of tank or healer queues, but I would highly advise newer players to play a similar role – so starting from Archer into Bard should get you in rhythm.

Dark Knight Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Dark Knight.

• Dark Knight Unlock Quest: Our End
• Location: The Pillars (13,8)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 50 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Ishgard / Foundation –
• Expansion: Heavensward

New players wanting to play DRK asap will have to wait a bit. You need a Level 50 disciple of magic or war to unlock Dark Knight. My advice is to get used to tanking, and start the game as Gladiator (into Paladin), or Marauder (into Warrior).

Sadly, Dark Knight is one of three jobs that “backtrack” in level, starting out their journey at Level 30. Oof.

Dragoon Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Dragoon.

• Dragoon Unlock Quest: Eye of the Dragon
• Location: Old Gridania (14,5)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 30 Lancer (LNC), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: New Gridania –
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

New players attracted by the flashiness of DRG are in luck – it’s one of the original jobs so starting the game out as Lancer (LNC) will “point” you in the right direction.

Gunbreaker Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Gunbreaker.

• Gunbreaker Unlock Quest: The Makings of a Gunbreaker
• Location: New Gridania (11,11)
• NPC: Gods’ Quiver bow
• Requirements: Level 60 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: New Gridania straight up. Near aetheryte.
• Expansion: Shadowbringers

New players who wanna squall it up as GNB will have to put in some work first. You need an L60 combat class of any other kind. I highly recommend picking something of the same role though. So Gladiator into Paladin, or Marauder into Warrior are your best bets.

Gunbreaker starts at L60 so there’s no real time lost there.

Machinist Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Machinist.

• Machinist Unlock Quest: Savior of Skysteel
• Location: Foundation (8,10)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 50 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Ishgard / Foundation
• Expansion: Heavensward

New players who want to pile it in with the bots as MCH are in for a bit of work… You need an L50 combat class, which technically is easiest reached by a tank or healer.

HOWEVER, I will always recommend another class of the same role so Archer (ARC) into Bard (BRD) would be my shot at a recommendation.

Sadly, Machinist is one of three classes that backtrack their level – starting out as a Level 30 character. Hnnng.

Monk Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking the Monk job.

• Monk Unlock Quest: Brother from Another Mother
• Location: Uldah – Steps of Nald (9,10)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level30 Pugilist (PGL), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet:
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

New players who have the unexplained desire to punch stuff ASAP with MNK are in luck – it’s one of the original jobs so starting the game off as Pugilist (PGL) will allows you to hit it off in no time.

Ninja Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking the Ninja job.

• Ninja Unlock Quest: Peasants by Day, Ninjas by Night
• Location:  Limsa Lower Decks (8,16)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 30 Rogue (ROG), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte / Aethernet: Limsa Upper Decks
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

New players wanting to live the NIN dream will want to get to Rogue (ROG) ASAP. However, you cannot start the game as rogue!

That being said Rogues need a relatively low unlock requirement (L10, and a low level MSQ). The most efficient choice for me personally is picking any other class that starts in Limsa: Marauder or Arcanist, then switch to Rogue when able.

Paladin Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Paladin.

• Paladin Unlock Quest: Paladin’s Pledge
• Location: Ul’dah – Steps of Thal (9,11)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 30 Gladiator (GLD), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Ul’dah
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

New players wanting to star the game as PLD are lucky – it’s one of the original jobs! Simply starting the game as Gladiator will reinforce your path straight into the shield.

Pictomancer Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

See: Pictomancer Starter Guide – Rotation, Setup, etc

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking the Pictomancer Job.

• Pictomancer Unlock Quest Name: The Joy of Pictomancy
• Location: New Gridania -> Conjurer’s Guild (8.0, 10.3)
• NPC: Cheerless Hearer
• Requirements: Level 80 Disciple of War or Magic.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: TBA
• Expansion: Dawntrail

New players wanting to star the game as PLD are lucky – it’s one of the original jobs! Simply starting the game as Gladiator will reinforce your path straight into the shield.

Aspiring artists apply! If you wanna be a Pictomancer, you’re gonna any other combat class at Level 80. If you want a “similar” job, then go with Black Mage on your journey upward. Once you make the switch, Pictomancer starts at Level 80!

Along your way you can try the Summoner (start game as arcanist), or Red Mage (once you reach L50).

Otherwise, pick tank or healer to improve your queue time haha.

Reaper Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Reaper.

• Reaper Unlock Quest: The Killer Instinct
• Location: Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (12.8, 8.6)
• NPC: Flustered Attendant
• Requirements: Level 70 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte / Aethernet: Ul’dah – Steps of Nald, Adventurer’s Guild
• Expansion: Endwalker

Since RPR unlocks at a high level with many skills, check out our Reaper initial skills, setup and rotation guide.

New players wanting to be up and coming edgelords rushing into Reaping might want to start as any melee DPS. Pick any starting melee DPS (Monk, Dragoon, or Ninja) as your goal, and unlock its base class (Pugilist, Lancer, or Rogue respectively).

Alternatively, if you want to reach L70 ASAP you can abuse tank or healer queues, but, I heavily suggest going for a similar role and job as the one you’re aspiring to me.

Red Mage Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Red Mage.

• Red Mage Unlock Quest: Taking the Red
• Location: Uldah – Steps of Thal (14,11)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 50 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet:
• Expansion: Stormblood

New players itching to swashbuckle as RDM will have to level up another combat class to L50 first. While technically leveling a tank or healer would improve your speed I always recommend picking a similar class to kickstart your journey!

That being said, the closest thing would be Thaumaturge (THM) into Black Mage (BLM). From there, get to Red Mage!

Luckily RDM starts as L50 so you’ll pick up right where you left off.

Sage Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Sage.

• Sage Unlock Quest: Sage’s Path
• Location: Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (9, 13)
• NPC: Sharlayan Maiden
• Requirements: Level 70 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte / Aethernet: Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks
• Expansion: Endwalker

Since SGE unlocks at a high level with many skills, check out our Sage initial skills, setup and rotation guide.

Rushing for Sage? Then you might wanna train up any other healer first until L70 then switching up to Sage. If you’re absolutely new then you’re going to want to start the game as one of the healer classes, Conjurer or Arcanist, which becomes White Mage and Schiolar Respectively.

Samurai Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Samurai.

• Samurai Unlock Quest: The Way of the Samurai
• Location: Uldah – Steps of Nald (9,9)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 50 DoW or DoM
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Uldah

New players wanting to train in the blade of SAM have to level up another combat class to Level 50 first… Technically, the fastest way is to level up a tank or healer to take advantage of faster queues –

BUT! I always advise going for a similar role on your journey. Pick any starting melee DPS (Monk, Dragoon, or Ninja) as your goal, and unlock its base class (Pugilist, Lancer, or Rogue respectively).

Luckily Samurai starts at L50 – right where you left off!

Scholar Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Scholar.

• Scholar Unlock Quest: Forgotten but Not Gone
• Location: Limsa Lower Decks (4,11)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 30 Arcanist (ACN), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Limsa Upper Decks
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

New players strategizing their way to SCH should rest easy since it’s one of the original jobs! Starting out as an Arcanist (ACN) should put you right in the books to become a Scholar!

As an added bonus, SCHOLAR EXP IS SHARED WITH SUMMONER – so you can choose to pew pew when it suits you! (Soloing, for example). By shared I don’t mean halved – they gain it equally!

Summoner Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Summoner.

• Summoner Unlock Quest: Austerities of Flame
• Location: Limsa Lower Decks (4,11)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 30 Arcanist (ACN), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Limsa Upper Decks
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

New players wanting to control deez SMN pets are in luck. It’s one of the original jobs so starting the game as Arcanist (ACN) will put you right in control up to Summoner!

As an added bonus SUMMONER EXP IS SHARED WITH SCHOLAR, so you get a healer to boot! Double value! By shared I don’t mean halved – they gain XP at the same time!

Viper Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

See: Viper Starter Guide – Rotation, Setup, etc

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking the Viper job.

• Viper Unlock Quest Name: Enter the Viper
• Location: Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (9.3, 9.2), It’s near the main Aetheryte.
• NPC: Worried Weaver
• Prerequisites: Level 80 Disciple of War or Magic.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet:
• Expansion: Dawntrail

If you’re itching to stab your way (multiple ways, actually) through with the Viper – you’ll have to wait. You need another Level 80 combat class of any other kind! But don’t sweat it, because Viper starts at Level 80 as well!

If I could recommend a class most similar to Viper from the base game (for new players wanting to rush in), it’s probably Monk, or Dragoon – both melee DPS. You can progress to other melees like Ninja, Samurai, or Reaper down the line.

I don’t advise this, but, you can also roll healer or tank to improve your queue time while leveling up. Heh.

Warrior Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking Warrior.

• Warrior Unlock Quest: Pride and Duty (Will Take You…)
• Location: Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (11,6)
• NPC:
• Requirements: L30 Marauder (MRD), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks -> Marauders Guild.
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

New players itching to be an Axe-wielding WAR, fret not! It’s one of the original jobs so starting off as a Marauder (MRD) will put you in the right direction straight to Warrior!

White Mage Unlocking, Requirements & Tips

Here’s a quick summary on unlocking White Mage.

• White Mage Unlock Quest: Seer Folly
• Location: Old Gridania (6,10)
• NPC:
• Requirements: Level 30 Conjurer (CNJ), and all class quests.
• Aetheryte -> Aethernet: New Gridania
• Expansion: Base / A Realm Reborn

New players who want to go straight to WHM are in luck. It’s one of the original jobs so simply starting your journey as a Conjurer (CNJ) will set you on the straight and narrow to White Mage!

DoH and DoL Jobs – Might as well put it here!

Just a quick addition here, if you’re trying to unlock all of ’em I’ll list ’em by location first.

Crafters (DoH) Disciple of the Hand
Limsa: Armorsmith, Blacksmith, Culinarian.
Ul’dah: Alchemist, Goldsmith, Weaver.
Gridania: Carpenter, Leatherworker.

Gatherers (DoL) Disciple of the Land)
Limsa: Fisher
Ul’dah: Miner
Gridania: Botanist

Summary, Closing , Related Info

THAT’S IT FOR ALL JOB UNLOCKS!

I’ll be updating this guide with further supplemental info in the very near future, so stay tuned! GOOD LUCK UNLOCKING THOSE JOBS AND GETTING THOSE REQUIREMENTS!

I suppose I can add some links here in the future as well.

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