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See also: Non-playable races

Final Fantasy XIV features eight playable races: Hyur, Elezen, Lalafell, Miqo'te, Roegadyn, Au Ra, Viera, and Hrothgar. Each playable race is divided into two clans.

Hyur

Main article: Hyur

This hominin race is average in height and build. The Hyur are the most populous and widespread of the playable races.

The Hyur are divided into Midlanders and Highlanders. Female Highlanders were first added with A Realm Reborn.

In the First, the Hume are the most similar race.

Elezen

Main article: Elezen

This elfin race is tall and slender. They have slightly longer life spans when compared to the other races. The Elezen believe that they originated in Eorzea, and that it was once their sole dominion.

The Elezen are divided into Wildwood and Duskwight clans.

In the First, the Elves are the most similar race.

Lalafell

Main article: Lalafell

The Lalafell are a diminutive race from seas south of Eorzea. They possess child-like appearances and cheerful attitudes.

Lalafell are divided into Plainsfolk and Dunesfolk.

In the First, the Dwarves are the most similar race.

Miqo'te

Main article: Miqo'te

This feline race possesses large ears and furred tails. They migrated to Eorzea during the Age of Endless Frost in the Fifth Umbral Era.

Miqo'te are divided into Seekers of the Sun and Keepers of the Moon. Male Miqo'te were first added with A Realm Reborn.

In the First, the Mystel are the most similar race.

Roegadyn

Main article: Roegadyn

The Roegadyn's massive muscular frames make them distinguishable from afar. Descended from maritime people that roamed the northern seas, they are sometimes considered a barbaric race.

Roegadyn are divided into Sea Wolves and Hellsguard. Female Roegadyn were first added with A Realm Reborn.

In the First, the Galdjent are the most similar race.

Au Ra

Main article: Au Ra

Introduced in Heavensward, the Au Ra are a superficially reptilian race with horns, scales and tails.

The Au Ra are divided into Raen and Xaela clans.

In the First, the Drahn are the most similar race.

Viera

Main article: Viera

Introduced in Shadowbringers, the Viera were originally female only. Male Viera were added with Endwalker. They are a superficially leporine race, with long fur-covered ears and lithe features.

Viera are divided into Rava and Veena clans.

In the First, the Viis are the most similar race.

Hrothgar

Main article: Hrothgar

Introduced in Shadowbringers, the Hrothgar were originally male only. They are a large leonine race with a fearsome bestial appearance.

Female Hrothgar were added with Dawntrail. They were the final new race to be added.

Hrothgar are divided into Helions and The Lost "clans", although it is more accurate to say that these are social groups instead of implying a geographical origin as in a traditional clan.

In the First, the Ronso are the most similar race.

Regional distribution

City population, percentage breakdown by race
Cities	Elezen		Hyur		Lalafell		Miqo'te		Roegadyn		Au Ra		Viera		Hrothgar
Cities	Wildwood	Duskwight	Midlanders	Highlanders	Plainsfolk	Dunesfolk	Seekers of the Sun	Keepers of the Moon	Sea Wolves	Hellsguard	Raen	Xaela	Rava	Veena	Helion	The Lost
Gridania	30%	10%	40%	*	*	*	*	10%	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Limsa Lominsa	*	*	10%	*	20%	*	20%	*	40%	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Ul'dah	*	*	30%	10%	*	40%	*	*	*	10%	*	*	*	*	*	*
Ishgard	70% "Ishgardian"		20%	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Ala Mhigo	*	*	10%	60%	*	*	10%	*	*	10%	*	*	*	*	*	*
Doma	*	*	60% "Far Eastern"		*	*	*	*	10% "Far Eastern"		10%	*	*	*	*	*
Sharlayan	Unknown. Note: Though its citizens are diverse, Sharlayan does not make population statistics public in the interest of equality
Werlyt	*	*	80% "Ilsabardian"		*	*	*	*	*	*	15% "Near Eastern"		*	*	*	*
Bozja	*	*	10% "Ilsabardian"		*	*	*	*	10% "Ilsabardian"		*	*	*	*	75%
Radz-at-Han**	*	*	50% "Near Eastern"		*	*	*	*	*	*	25% "Near Eastern"		*	*	*	*

*These minority races and others collectively make up the remaining percentage.

**Matanga and Arkasodara make up 20% of Radz-at-Han's population.

Regional distribution in the First

City population, percentage breakdown by race
Cities	Hume	Elf	Galdjent	Mystel	Viis	Ronso	Drahn	Zun (Amalj'aa)
The Crystarium	30%	25%	10%	10%	5%	5%		5%
Eulmore	40%	5%	5%	35%	5%		10%

Dwarves, the equivalent of Lalafell in the First, primarily live in the mountains of Kholusia.

Starting Attributes

Note that these differences are quite insignificant as they do not affect stat growth, especially at end-game when you have many hundreds to thousands of points of each stat.

Main article: Starting Attributes

Race		Strength	Dexterity	Vitality	Intelligence	Mind
Hyur	Midlander	22	19	20	23	19
Hyur	Highlander	23	20	22	18	20
Elezen	Wildwood	20	23	19	22	19
Elezen	Duskwight	20	20	19	23	21
Lalafell	Plainsfolk	19	23	19	22	20
Lalafell	Dunesfolk	19	21	18	22	23
Miqo'te	Seekers of the Sun	22	23	20	19	19
Miqo'te	Keepers of the Moon	19	22	18	21	23
Roegadyn	Sea Wolves	22	19	23	18	21
Roegadyn	Hellsguard	20	18	23	20	22
Au Ra	Raen	19	22	19	20	23
Au Ra	Xaela	23	20	22	20	18
Hrothgar	Helions	23	17	23	17	23
Hrothgar	The Lost	23	17	23	17	23
Viera	Rava	20	23	18	21	21
Viera	Veena	19	20	19	23	22

Height

Race	Gender	0%		50%		100%
Race	Gender	US (ft/in)	Metric (cm)	US (ft/in)	Metric (cm)	US (ft/in)	Metric (cm)
Roegadyn	♂	7' 0.1"	213.5	7' 3.4"	222.0	7' 6.7"	230.4
Roegadyn	♀	6' 3.6"	192.0	6' 9.6"	207.3	7' 3.7"	222.7
Au Ra	♂	6' 7.9"	203.0	6' 10.6"	210.0	7' 1.4"	217.0
Hrothgar	♂	6' 5.2"	196.2	6' 8.6"	204.6	6' 11.8"	212.9
Hrothgar	♀	6' 0.6"	184.4	6' 3.5"	191.8	6' 6.5"	199.4
Elezen	♂	6' 4.4"	194.1	6' 7.5"	202.0	6' 10.2"	209.8
Elezen	♀	6' 0.2"	183.5	6' 3.8"	191.0	6' 6.8"	198.4
Highlander	♂	6' 0.2"	184.8	6' 3.8"	192.5	6' 6.8"	200.2
Viera	♀	5' 10.4"	178.8	6' 1"	185.1	6' 3.4"	191.4
Viera	♂	5' 7.8"	172.2	5′ 10.5"	179.3	6′ 1.4"	186.5
Highlander	♀	5' 8.2"	173.1	5' 11.0"	180.4	6' 1.8"	187.6
Midlander	♂	5' 6.1"	168.0	5' 8.9"	175.0	5' 11.6"	182.0
Miqo'te	♂	5' 2.7"	159.2	5' 5.4"	166.2	5' 8.2"	173.2
Midlander	♀	5' 2.0"	157.4	5' 4.5"	164.0	5' 7.1"	170.5
Miqo'te	♀	4' 10.9"	149.7	5' 1.4"	156.0	5' 3.8"	162.2
Au Ra	♀	4' 9.5"	146.0	4' 11.9"	152.2	5' 2.4"	158.5
Lalafell	♂	2' 10.2"	86.9	3' 0.2"	92.0	3' 2.2"	97.0
Lalafell	♀	2' 10.2"	86.9	3' 0.2"	92.0	3' 2.2"	97.0

Male Heights Comparison
Female Heights Comparison

Tribes

Main article: Tribes

In addition to playable races, myriad other non-playable races exist in the game. These races may form groups that are known as tribes.

Images

Playable Races

Hyur: Midlander • Highlander
Elezen: Wildwood • Duskwight
Lalafell: Plainsfolk • Dunesfolk
Miqo'te: Seekers of the Sun • Keepers of the Moon
Roegadyn: Sea Wolves • Hellsguard
Au Ra: Raen • Xaela
Viera: Rava • Veena
Hrothgar: Helions • The Lost

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 {{TOCRIGHT}}
 [[Final Fantasy XIV]] features eight playable [[races]]: [[Hyur]], [[Elezen]], [[Lalafell]], [[Miqo'te]], [[Roegadyn]], [[Au Ra]], [[Viera]], and [[Hrothgar]]. Each playable race is divided into two '''clans'''.
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 ==Hrothgar==
 {{main|Hrothgar}}
-Introduced in ''[[Shadowbringers]]'', the Hrothgar can be played as male only. They are a large leonine race with a fearsome bestial appearance.
+Introduced in ''[[Shadowbringers]]'', the Hrothgar were originally male only. They are a large leonine race with a fearsome bestial appearance.
-Female Hrothgar are announced to be added some time after the release of ''[[Endwalker]]''.
+Female Hrothgar were added with ''[[Dawntrail]]''.
+They were the final new race to be added.
-[[Hrothgar]] are divided into [[Helions]] and [[The Lost]] "clans", although it is more accurate to say that these are fluid social groups instead.
+[[Hrothgar]] are divided into [[Helions]] and [[The Lost]] "clans", although it is more accurate to say that these are social groups instead of implying a geographical origin as in a traditional clan.
 In the First, the '''Ronso''' are the most similar race.
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 |[[Hrothgar]] || ♂ || 6' 5.2" || 196.2 || 6' 8.6" || 204.6 || 6' 11.8" || 212.9
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+|[[Hrothgar]] || ♀ || 6' 0.6" || 184.4 || 6' 3.5" || 191.8 || 6' 6.5" || 199.4
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 |[[Elezen]] || ♂ || 6' 4.4" || 194.1 || 6' 7.5" || 202.0 || 6' 10.2" || 209.8
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 File:Male viera render2.png|[[Veena|Male Veena Viera]]
 File:Helions concept render1.jpg|[[Helion|Male Helion Hrothgar]]
+File:Hrothgar female concept art1.jpg|[[Helion|Female Helion Hrothgar]]
 File:The lost concept render1.jpg|[[The Lost|Male The Lost Hrothgar]]
+File:Hrothgar female concept art2.jpg|[[The Lost|Female The Lost Hrothgar]]
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