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Final Fantasy XIV Classes: Early Details

So now that we know Final Fantasy XIII is scheduled to be on store shelves in the US and Europe on March 9, we shift our attention to the upcoming MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV.

We were recently alerted to the fact that the official FFXIV website has been updated with some critical information for all you online enthusiasts. The big question y'all always have is, "what class am I going to be?" Well, you will have the option of a Gladiator, Archer, Lancer, Pugilist, and Marauder and the site now boasts a few details on all these classes. The Gladiators and Archers are self-explanatory and if you're a fan of the franchise, you know exactly what a Lancer is (those heavily armored guys armed with long-reaching spears and poles). The Pugilists are basically melee attackers who come equipped with claws on their hands; they kinda remind us of Berzerkers in other RPGs. As for the Marauder, we know next to nothing just yet, but we figure some of you could hazard some intelligent guesses; right now, Square-Enix is calling it one of the "surprise classes" for the game. We still don't think we're seeing the full list, though, primarily because we're not seeing much in the way of magic-using classes. There always has to be a mage or two, right? I like my Human Mage in Dragon Age: Origins (just got the Arcane Warrior skill, woo-hoo!).

So of these classes, which would you be? Remember, when it comes to games like this, you're going to be stuck with your decision for quite a long time, so choose carefully...

Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIV

11/13/2009 12:27:47 PM Ben Dutka

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Comments (27 posts)

napoleon85
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 12:45:25 PM
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I was expecting something bigger this morning regarding FFXIII. A release date, well... I sort of knew that already by looking at the TGS trailer. Regarding FFXIV, I can't wait to see the different classes for mages.
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Banky A
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 1:59:43 PM

Haha the guy from the article photo has commented =]

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Scarecrow
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 12:59:12 PM
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Will only buy if it's there's no monthly fee

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Jawknee
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 1:12:58 PM

I thought they already announce there will indeed be a fee.

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LegendaryWolfeh
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 1:22:12 PM

Because they did announce it already, lol.

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Scarecrow
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 1:52:58 PM

Really?

Good luck with that Squeeeeeeenix
I'll just spend my time with Gran Turismo 5 instead

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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 1:02:58 PM
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I have to go with Gladiator so far... of course I don't know if I'll have time or cash commitment for the game but it's fun to read about.

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Miggy
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 1:18:39 PM
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i wanna be wakka.

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Dfreek31
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 2:12:28 PM
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I would say archer, if their are lots of skills for that archer. If not I hope they have mages like in the first couple of FFs like red and black mages. If that happens, I so would choose a red mage.

(So, their are lots of ifs involved)

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Deleted User
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 2:22:25 PM
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Scarecrow
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 12:59:12 PM
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Will only buy if it's there's no monthly fee


QFT.

End of Line.

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piratedrunk
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 2:24:03 PM
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I was under the impression that in this game you can freely change class or did I misunderstand whatever the website was talking about

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reryan
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 2:44:25 PM
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You can freely change class. just like ffxi

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mexgeo86
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 3:32:39 PM
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Pugilist for me, I like to go in for the kill via hack and slash without worrying about MP/Mana :-P

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LowKey
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 4:46:50 PM

I'd say Pugilists would be the quick attackers, with high Spd. Med Atk. Low Def. With spells like Haste, Slow, Stop mabey some gravity spells?

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Zemus101
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 3:45:52 PM
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Well, I'm pretty sure there is no actual "class system" perse, it's supposed to be dependent on what weapons you equip. If you equip a lance, you get lancer type abilities etc. Would be interesting for mages, if you equip a Fire rod or something you get fire related magics :D Sounds good to me.

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LowKey
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 4:41:39 PM
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Pugilists remind me of assassins from Shaiya. My class would be Lancer. Not that Ill be buying this game, then have to keep paying every month to play a game I already paid for. I'm sorry but to all you people who pay to play a game you already bought, I think you are suckers of the highest calibur. Or mabey youre the richest people on earth. Dunno, it's up to you how you spend your money though, take another chunk out of you monthly budget if ya want to. It really doesn't matter to me, it just shows that SE will only release exclusives for Sony that people have to keep paying money for.

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fatelementality
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 6:03:56 PM
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Sorry this is off topic, but are you going to do a story about all of the modded 360 consoles that were banned this week? It would make my year cause it just happened to my ass of a roommate near the end of Dragon Age. HE......IS.....PISSED!!!!!!!

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Alienange
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 12:35:58 AM

Pay for online and then get banned. Long live Live!

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SnipeySnake
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 6:15:59 PM
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Hey Ben, are you gonna make a article that says the FFXIV beta keys are out when they're out?

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godsman
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 9:42:56 PM
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I would give this game a try if the game does not have subscription fees. Make the game like $20 bucks, or I ain't trying it.

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frostface
Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 10:05:56 PM
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So as someone new to this franchise (deep breaths and relax people), from checking out this game online from the link above, is this representative of what to expect from the game being released in March? I know the online game is number xiv and the one in March is xiii but will there be similarities? I'm real interested in trying the game in March and can't see myself paying a monthly sub for the online one. I'm just trying to build a picture in my mind of what to expect next year.

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frylock25
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 4:55:12 PM

they will be similar because they are called final fantasy, but i think that is where that will end. almost every final fantasy is almost a new IP.

xiii will be centered around the story and is single player.

xiv is a mmo. basically it is World of warcraft in a final fantasy world.

i would say try xiii as it will be its own game and its own experience but xiv will probably not be for you as it will take a lot of time, attention and money.

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___________
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 12:06:45 AM
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speaking of MMOs whats happened to the agency, DC universe and MARS?
havent heard anything about those games for years.

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Geobaldi
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 1:09:51 AM

The Agency supposedly comes out next year at some point. DC Universe Online should be out in a month or two at the least. I haven't found hardly anything on MARS so far.

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___________
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 7:21:23 AM

im really intrigued about the agency and DC universe since im a massive DC comic fan.
mars while interesting im not really excited for, but sony needs to learn how to control their announcements.
enough of this announce a game than have nothing to say for 3 more years its getting annoying.
50 bucks says we wont hear a peep about agent till E3 2013

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Alienange
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 12:39:05 AM
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Thank goodness you didn't go into great detail over what a Gladiator is. Everyone knows it's a guy who fights to the death in an arena. Which by the way has got to be the worst class eeeeever!

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Geobaldi
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 1:12:01 AM
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I played FFXI for a while. I enjoyed it, so I will be looking forward to this one as well.

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