Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV

Tank Jobs: Paladin, Warrior, Dark Knight, Gunbreaker

Learn about FFXIV Tank Jobs. Compare Paladin's utility, Warrior's self-heals, Dark Knight's magic mitigation, and Gunbreaker's damage.

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Tanks are the backbone of any party, responsible for leading the charge and protecting their allies. Each tank job offers a unique playstyle and set of defensive and offensive tools.

Paladin (PLD):

  • Playstyle: Defensive, strong mitigation, good self-sustain, and a unique magic damage phase.
  • Strengths: Excellent utility, strong single-target and AoE mitigation.
  • Weaknesses: Less burst damage compared to other tanks.

Warrior (WAR):

  • Playstyle: Aggressive, high self-healing, and powerful burst damage.
  • Strengths: Incredible self-sustain, high damage output, simple rotation.
  • Weaknesses: Less party utility than PLD.

Dark Knight (DRK):

  • Playstyle: Resource management, strong magic mitigation, and a dark aesthetic.
  • Strengths: High magic defense, powerful invulnerability, good burst damage.
  • Weaknesses: Can be squishier against physical damage without proper cooldown management.

Gunbreaker (GNB):

  • Playstyle: Fast-paced, high damage, and a blend of defensive and offensive abilities.
  • Strengths: Very high damage for a tank, good personal mitigation.
  • Weaknesses: Less party utility than PLD, requires precise execution.
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