Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV

Weapons and Armor

Equip the right weapons and armor in Final Fantasy XIV to boost your power. Learn which weapon types suit each job, from Paladin swords to Scholar books, and a.

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Weapons and armor are your primary means of increasing your character's power. Each job uses specific weapon types, and armor pieces are typically shared across roles (e.g., 'Fending' for tanks, 'Healing' for healers, 'Striking' for Monk/Samurai, etc.).

Weapon Types:

  • Swords: Paladin
  • Axes: Warrior
  • Greatswords: Dark Knight
  • Gunblades: Gunbreaker
  • Canes/Staves: White Mage
  • Books: Scholar, Summoner
  • Globes: Astrologian
  • Nouliths: Sage
  • Fists: Monk
  • Lances: Dragoon
  • Daggers: Ninja
  • Katanas: Samurai
  • Scythes: Reaper
  • Bows: Bard
  • Guns: Machinist
  • Chakrams: Dancer
  • Staves/Scepters: Black Mage
  • Rapiers: Red Mage

Armor Slots:

  • Head, Body, Hands, Waist, Legs, Feet
  • Necklace, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings (x2)

Always aim to keep your weapon and armor up-to-date with your current level, especially your weapon, as it provides the largest stat increase.