Classes
A Realm Reborn is launching with 5 disciples of war classes, 3 disciples of magic classes, 8 disciples of hand classes and 3 disciples of land classes.
- Disciples of War and Magic are combat classes while disciples of hand and land are crafting and gathering classes.
Disciples of War classes are Gladiator, Pugilist, Marauder, Lancer and Archer.
Disciples of Magic classes are Conjurer, Thaumaturge and Arcanist.
Disciples of Hand classes are Carpenter, Blacksmith, Armorer, Goldsmith, Leatherworker, Weaver, Alchemist and Culinarian.
Disciples of Land classes are Miner, Botanist and Fisher.
Disciples of War
- Main article: Disciples of War
Disciples of War are physical melee and ranged classes that use weaponskills as their primary offensive abilities and TP as the resources for those abilities.
Gladiator
Gladiator is a class that specializes in swords and shields. With swords in their main hands and shields in their offhands, gladiators draw the attention of enemies and protect their allies from harm. The Gladiator's Guild is in the desert city of Ul'dah. If you choose gladiator as your first class, you will start off in the city of Ul'dah. At level 30, gladiator can acquire the job Paladin.
- Gladiator is a tank class.
Marauder
Marauder is a class that specializes in greataxes. The Marauder's Guild is in the marine city of Limsa Lominsa. If you choose marauder as your first class, you will start off in the city of Limsa Lominsa. The Marauder can acquire the job Warrior at level 30.
- Marauder is a tank class.
Pugilist
Pugilist is class that specializes in hand-to-hand combat. It is a physical, melee class that forgoes heavy armor in favor of mobility. Pugilist's Guild is in the desert city of Ul'dah. If you choose pugilist as your first class, you will start off in the city of Ul'dah. At level 30, Pugilist can acquire the job Monk.
- Pugilist is a DPS class.
Lancer
Lancer is a class that specializes in the use of polearms. It is a physical, melee class capable of using long spears, halberds and tridents. Lancer's Guild is in the forested city of Gridania. If you choose lancer as your first class, you will start off in the city of Gridania. At level 30, Lancer can acquire the job Dragoon.
- Lancer is a DPS class.
Archer
Archer is a class that specializes in bows. It is a ranged, physical class that prefers to strike their targets at a distance. The Archer's Guild is in the forested city of Gridania. If you choose archer as your first class, you will start off in the city of Gridania. At level 30 Archer can acquire the job Bard.
- Archer is a DPS class.
Disciples of Magic
- Main article: Disciples of Magic
Disciples of Magic are classes that cast magical spells and use MP as their primary resources.
Conjurer
Conjurer is a class that specializes in earth, wind and healing magic. The Conjurer's Guild is in the forested city of Gridania. If you choose conjurer as your first class, you will start off in the city of Gridania. At level 30, Conjurer can acquire the job White Mage.
- Conjurer is a healing class.
Thaumaturge
Thaumaturge is a class that specializes in destructive magic of Fire, Blizzard and Thunder. The Thaumaturge's Guild is in the desert city of Ul'dah. If you choose thaumaturge as your first class, you will start off in the city of Ul'dah. At level 30, the thaumaturge can acquire the job Black Mage.
- Thaumaturge is a DPS class.
Arcanist
Arcanist is a class capable of summoning carbuncle as his or her companion. The Arcanist's Guild is in the marine city of Limsa Lominsa. If you choose arcanist as your first class, you will start off in the city of Limsa Lominsa. At level 30, Arcanist can acquire the jobs Summoner (DPS) and Scholar (Healer).
- Arcanist is a DPS class.
Disciples of Hand
- Main article: Crafting
Crafting classes synthesize useful items such as weapon, armor, food and potion from basic materials.
Alchemist
Armorer
Blacksmith
Carpenter
Culinarian
Goldsmith
Leatherworker
Weaver
Disciples of Land
- Main article: Gathering
Gathering classes harvest natural resources of Eorzea such as lumber, mineral and fish.