Most iconic classes of Final Fantasy XIV

The Samurai is a melee DPS class introduced in Stormblood, famous for its high personal damage and its combat style based on 'Iaijutsu'. Its gameplay is deeply satisfying, and its sword attacks are visually impressive.

The Ninja is a fast and flashy melee DPS class, known for its 'Ninjutsu' system based on 'mudras'. Its dynamic playstyle and high burst damage potential make it very popular.

The Monk is a melee DPS class that offers fast and frenetic combat, with the fastest global cooldowns in the game. Its fluid and constant rotation makes it very fun to play.

The Reaper is a melee DPS class introduced in Endwalker, known for its high personal damage and its ability to provide 'buffs' to the team. Its playstyle is flashy and relatively straightforward to learn.

The Bard is a ranged physical DPS class that combines archery with music to provide 'buffs' and 'procs' to the party. It's a valuable addition to any 'raid' team and easy to learn.

The Machinist is a high-tech ranged physical DPS that uses guns, drills, and turrets. Its dynamic playstyle and focus on constant movement make it one of the 'coolest' 'jobs' in the game.

The Dancer is a ranged physical DPS class that offers the most potent damage 'buffs' in the game, though only to a single target. Its mobility and unique playstyle make it excellent for beginners.

The Black Mage is the game's 'artillery cannon,' offering high risk and high reward, controlling destructive powers. It is the most iconic 'job' in the Final Fantasy franchise.

The Red Mage is a hybrid 'spellblade' 'job' that combines white and black magic with melee attacks. It is one of the easiest 'jobs' to master and very versatile.

The Summoner is a master of Primals, summoning iconic Final Fantasy creatures to fight. After a rework, it offers a very realized 'job' fantasy and a unique playstyle.

The Warrior is the indestructible 'berserker' among tanks, known for its self-healing capabilities and enemy control. It is one of the best options for beginners and for solo play.

The Dark Knight is an edgy and dark tank that excels at both dealing and absorbing damage. Its abilities like 'Blackest Knight' make it very effective and 'cool'.

The Gunbreaker is a DPS tank with a 'gunblade,' inspired by Final Fantasy VIII. It offers consistently engaging and fun gameplay, combining high DPS with powerful defensive abilities.

The White Mage is the classic pure healer, excelling in raw healing and with a multitude of healing spells. It is an easy class to understand and one of the best options for beginners.

The Astrologian is the 'cosmic juggler of fate,' excelling in healing and supporting the entire team with its cards. It is one of the most powerful support 'jobs'.

The Sage is the newest healer, shield-based and with fun gameplay mechanics. It can passively heal the tank while dealing damage, excelling in its role with good planning.

The Scholar is a powerful 'job' with great utility and versatility, sharing a level with the Summoner. It possesses strong defensive abilities and can deal large amounts of offensive damage.