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How to Unlock Reaper
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

How to Unlock Reaper

Learn how to unlock the Reaper job in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. This guide covers the 'Killer Instinct' quest, level requirements, and starting gear.

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Learn how to unlock the Reaper job in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. This guide covers the 'Killer Instinct' quest, level requirements, and starting gear.

Hey there! So you're looking to dive into the shadows and unlock the Reaper job in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker? Awesome choice! It's a super cool melee DPS job, and getting it is pretty straightforward. You'll need to have at least one other job at level 70 already, but once that's done, you're golden.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, you'll need to have a Disciple of War or Magic job at Level 70. This is the main requirement to even see the quest that unlocks Reaper.
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    Once you meet that level requirement, head over to The Black Shroud. Look for an NPC called the Flustered Attendant. They'll have a special blue quest marker with a plus sign above their head, so they're hard to miss!
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    Talk to the Flustered Attendant to accept the quest The Killer Instinct. This quest is your gateway to becoming a Reaper. It introduces you to the job's story and characters.
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    Completing The Killer Instinct quest is super rewarding! You'll be given a full starting set of Reaper gear, including Level 70 armor (item level 385), a Level 70 weapon, and the crucial Job Crystal. This crystal is what actually lets you play as a Reaper.
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    After you get your Job Crystal, you'll unlock a bunch of new abilities. Take a moment to read through all the tooltips for these skills. Understanding your new rotation is key to mastering the Reaper!
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    If you want to continue the Reaper's story and learn more about the job, you can pick up the next quest, The Harvest Begins, from an NPC named Drusillia.
Tips
  • Make sure you've got a job at Level 70 before you start looking for the quest. If you don't, the NPC won't even show up!
  • Don't forget to check out all your new skills after getting the Job Crystal. Reaper has a unique gameplay style with its Enshroud mechanic, so getting a feel for it early is a big help.
  • The ability to play as the Reaper job.
  • A full set of Level 70 (item level 385) Reaper armor.
  • A Level 70 Reaper weapon.
  • The Reaper Job Crystal.

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