What Race Should You Choose?

Choosing a race in Final Fantasy XIV? Most races are cosmetic, but Lalafell Black Mages have a slight DPS advantage due to Piety.

While race selection in Final Fantasy XIV is primarily for aesthetic purposes, there is a minor exception. Lalafell Black Mages (a job, or class) can achieve slightly higher damage per second (DPS) than non-Lalafell Black Mages. This is due to their higher Piety stat, which enables them to cast one additional spell before needing to regenerate resources. However, this difference is not significant.