Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail will introduce two new jobs: a melee DPS and a caster DPS. Find out what they could be, based on clues and theories from fans and the game’s director.
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, which will be released in summer 2024, will take players to the New World continent of Tural, where they will encounter new cultures, environments, and challenges. One of the most exciting features of Dawntrail, however, is the introduction of two new jobs: a melee DPS and a caster DPS. While the official names and details of these jobs have not been revealed yet, fans have been speculating based on some clues and hints from the game’s director and producer, Naoki Yoshida.
New Jobs: Clues and Theories
The first clue came from Yoshida’s t-shirt during the Fan Festival 2023 in Las Vegas, where he announced the expansion. The t-shirt featured the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: a popular comic book and cartoon series about four anthropomorphic turtles who are trained in ninjutsu by a rat master. This led some fans to believe that one of the new jobs could be related to those characters.
Some possible names for this speculated job are:
Painter or Pictomancer, as the Ninja Turtles have names related to painters: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael.
Beast Master, because the Ninja Turtles are animals who can communicate with other creatures.
Corsair. The Ninja Turtles are often seen fighting with guns and swords, and it would perfectly fit the Pirate theme of the Expansion.
Fencer, since the Ninja Turtles use different types of blades as their weapons.
Another clue came from the trailer of Dawntrail, where the Warrior of Light is seen fighting with a single sword in one hand and nothing in the other. This could suggest that one of the new DPS jobs could use a sword as a weapon and either cast spells with their free hand, or use a pistol with it.
Some possible names for this speculated job are:
Mystic Knight or Spellblade, as these are classes that have combined swordplay and magic in previous Final Fantasy games.
Sword Mage or Blade Caster, due to the names that describe the hybrid nature of this job.
Pirate or Swashbuckler, as these are names that fit the theme of sailing and adventure, as well as existing in previous Final Fantasy games.
Of course, these are just speculations and theories, and we will have to wait until Yoshida reveals more information about the new jobs in future events. However, we can expect that the new jobs will offer unique gameplay mechanics, skills, and abilities that will enhance the combat system and diversity of Final Fantasy XIV. We can also expect that the new jobs will have their own storylines, quests, and gear that will immerse players in the lore and culture of Tural.
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is already shaping up to be an amazing expansion that will bring many new features and content to the game. We are especially excited about the new jobs, because they are one of the most anticipated aspects of Dawntrail, as they will offer new ways to play and enjoy the game.
