Player Housing
Player housing in Final Fantasy XIV offers a unique opportunity to personalize your in-game experience, providing a private sanctuary to decorate, socialize, and display your achievements. Whether you desire a cozy cottage or a sprawling mansion, the housing system allows you to claim a piece of Eorzea as your own.
There are three main types of player housing: Apartments, which are instanced personal rooms within apartment buildings, and Houses, which are plots of land available in various housing districts across Eorzea. Apartments are more affordable and accessible, requiring only gil and a level 50 character with a Grand Company affiliation. Houses, on the other hand, come in various sizes (small, medium, and large) and are purchased from the housing board in each ward. Owning a house requires sificant gil and often involves a lottery system due to high demand.
Once you've acquired a plot or an apartment, the customization begins. The housing system offers an extensive catalog of furniture and decorative items, ranging from functional pieces like beds and crafting tables to purely aesthetic items like paintings, plants, and even aquariums. Items can be crafted by Disciples of the Hand, purchased from vendors, or acquired through various in-game activities. The placement and arrangement of these items are entirely up to you, allowing for endless creative expression.
Key Features of Player Housing:
- Decoration: Personalize your space with a vast array of furniture and decorative items.
- Gardening: Grow crops and rare plants, which can yield valuable materials or unique items.
- Chocobo Stables: House and train your Chocobo companion, allowing it to gain experience and new abilities.
- Crafting & Gathering Stations: Place crafting tables and gathering points within your home for convenient access.
- Orchestrion: Play your favorite FFXIV music tracks within your home.
- Showcasing Achievements: Display trophies, weapons, and other mementos of your adventures.
Acquiring Housing:
- Apartments: Purchase from the Housing Reagent NPC in any apartment building for 500,000 gil. Requires level 50 and a Grand Company.
- Houses: Available in housing districts (e.g., Lavender Beds, The Goblet, Mist, Shirogane). Purchase from the housing board. Plots are often subject to a lottery system.
Player housing is not just about aesthetics; it also offers practical benefits. Having crafting stations readily available can streamline your crafting process, and the ability to store items in your chocobo stable or personal chest adds convenience. Furthermore, hosting friends and FC members in your home fosters a sense of community and camaraderie.