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[[Final Fantasy XIV]] features a comprehensive character creation system which allows players to customize their avatars.
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Once a [[Races|race]] and [[Clans|clan]] have been selected, players can proceed to choose from a wide variety of face types and hair styles. From there, detailed adjustments can be made to hair, skin, and eye color, as well as mouth, nose and eye shape.  
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|[[File:Main_Command_36_Icon.png|left|link=]]<onlyinclude>[[Final Fantasy XIV]] features a comprehensive character creation system which allows players to customize their avatars. Once a [[Races|race]] and [[Clans|clan]] have been selected, players can proceed to choose from a wide variety of face types and hair styles. From there, detailed adjustments can be made to elements such as hair, skin, and eye color, as well as mouth, nose and eye shape. </onlyinclude>
  
 
There are even smaller details available, like putting highlights or streaks in your hair and adding scars and tattoos. Not only can players choose how they look but they will also get to choose how they sound with a variety of voice types. The possibilities are almost endless.
 
There are even smaller details available, like putting highlights or streaks in your hair and adding scars and tattoos. Not only can players choose how they look but they will also get to choose how they sound with a variety of voice types. The possibilities are almost endless.
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[[File:Charactercreationbenchmarkbanner.jpg|thumb|Download the [http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/benchmark/index.html Character Creation Benchmark]]]
  
 
== Select a race, gender and clan ==
 
== Select a race, gender and clan ==
Your beginning stats will vary slightly depending on the race and clan you select.  These small stat differences do not make a material difference in game play however.
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Your beginning stats will vary slightly depending on the race and clan (but not gender) you select.  These small stat differences do not make a material difference in game play however.
  
*'''[[Hyur]]'''
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{| class="GEtable sortable" style="width: 100%;"
**[[Midlander]] - [[Strength]]: 21, [[Dexterity]]: 19, [[Vitality]]: 20, [[Intelligence]]: 21, [[Mind]]: 18, [[Piety]]: 21
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**[[Highlander]] - [[Strength]]: 23, [[Dexterity]]: 20, [[Vitality]]: 22, [[Intelligence]]: 18, [[Mind]]: 20, [[Piety]]: 17
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!Race/Clan
 
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!Strength
*'''[[Elezen]]'''
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!Dexterity
**[[Wildwood]] - [[Strength]]: 19, [[Dexterity]]: 23, [[Vitality]]: 18, [[Intelligence]]: 22, [[Mind]]: 17, [[Piety]]: 21
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!Vitality
**[[Duskwight]] - [[Strength]]: 20, [[Dexterity]]: 20, [[Vitality]]: 19, [[Intelligence]]: 23, [[Mind]]: 20, [[Piety]]: 18
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!Intelligence
*'''[[Lalafell]]'''
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!Mind
**[[Plainsfolk]] - [[Strength]]: 18, [[Dexterity]]: 22, [[Vitality]]: 18, [[Intelligence]]: 21, [[Mind]]: 20, [[Piety]]: 21
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!Piety
**[[Dunesfolk]] - [[Strength]]: 17, [[Dexterity]]: 20, [[Vitality]]: 17, [[Intelligence]]: 21, [[Mind]]: 22, [[Piety]]: 23
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*'''[[Miqo'te]]'''
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|[[Hyur]] ([[Midlander]])
**[[Seekers of the Sun]] - [[Strength]]: 21, [[Dexterity]]: 22, [[Vitality]]: 20, [[Intelligence]]: 18, [[Mind]]: 19, [[Piety]]: 20
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|21
**[[Keepers of the Moon]] - [[Strength]]: 18, [[Dexterity]]: 21, [[Vitality]]: 17, [[Intelligence]]: 19, [[Mind]]: 23, [[Piety]]: 22
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*'''[[Roegadyn]]'''
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|20  
**[[Sea Wolves]] - [[Strength]]: 22, [[Dexterity]]: 18, [[Vitality]]: 23, [[Intelligence]]: 17, [[Mind]]: 21, [[Piety]]: 19  
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**[[Hellsguard]] - [[Strength]]: 20, [[Dexterity]]: 17, [[Vitality]]: 21, [[Intelligence]]: 20, [[Mind]]: 22, [[Piety]]: 20
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|[[Hyur]] ([[Highlander]])
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|23
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|20
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|22  
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|18
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|20
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|17
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|[[Elezen]] ([[Wildwood]])
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|19
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|23
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|18  
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|22
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|17
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|21
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|[[Elezen]] ([[Duskwight]])
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|20
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|20
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|19  
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|23
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|20
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|18
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|-
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|[[Lalafell]] ([[Plainsfolk]])
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|18
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|22
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|18
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|21
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|20
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|21
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|[[Lalafell]] ([[Dunesfolk]])
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|17
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|20
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|17
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|21
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|22
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|23
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|[[Miqo'te]] ([[Seekers of the Sun]])
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|21
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|22
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|20
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|18
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|19
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|20
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|-
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|[[Miqo'te]] ([[Keepers of the Moon]])
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|18
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|21
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|17
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|19
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|23
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|22
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|-
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|[[Roegadyn]] ([[Sea Wolves]])
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|22
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|18
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|23
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|17
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|21
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|19
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|-
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|[[Roegadyn]] ([[Hellsguard]])
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|20
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|17
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|21
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|20
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|22
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|20
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|[[Au Ra]] ([[Xaela]])
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|23
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|20
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|21
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|20
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|17
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|19
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|[[Au Ra]] ([[Raen]])
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|17
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|21
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|18
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|20
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|22
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|22
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== Modify your appearance ==
 
== Modify your appearance ==
 
Sliders and radial choices are given for the following characteristics.  Some purely cosmetic choices can later be changed via the [[Aesthetician]] for a fee in gil, while a full re-roll of your character requires using a bottle of [[Fantasia]].
 
Sliders and radial choices are given for the following characteristics.  Some purely cosmetic choices can later be changed via the [[Aesthetician]] for a fee in gil, while a full re-roll of your character requires using a bottle of [[Fantasia]].
  
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|width="20%"|Height
 
|width="20%"|Height
 
|width="20%"|Bust Size (female only)
 
|width="20%"|Bust Size (female only)
 
|width="20%"|Skin Color
 
|width="20%"|Skin Color
|width="20%"|Tail Shape (Miqo'te only)
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|width="20%"|Tail Shape (Miqo'te, Au Ra only)
|width="20%"|Tail Length (Miqo'te only)
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|width="20%"|Tail Length (Miqo'te, Au Ra only)
 
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|Hairstyle
 
|Hairstyle
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Associating yourself with a particular guardian has no known effect on game play.  See [[:Category:The Twelve|The Twelve]] for more information about the Guardians.
 
Associating yourself with a particular guardian has no known effect on game play.  See [[:Category:The Twelve|The Twelve]] for more information about the Guardians.
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|[[File:Halone_Icon.png|48px|link=Halone]]
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|[[Halone]] - The Fury
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|[[File:Menphina_Icon.png|48px|link=Menphina]]
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|[[Menphina]] - the Lover
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|[[File:Thaliak_Icon.png|48px|link=Thaliak]]
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|[[Thaliak]] - the Scholar
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|[[File:Nymeia_Icon.png|48px|link=Nymeia]]
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|[[Nymeia]] - the Spinner
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|[[File:Llymlaen_Icon.png|48px|link=Llymlaen]]
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|[[Llymlaen]] - the Navigator
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|[[File:Oschon_Icon.png|48px|link=Oschon]]
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|[[Oschon]] - the Wanderer
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|[[File:Byregot_Icon.png|48px|link=Byregot]]
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|[[Byregot]] - the Builder
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|[[File:Rhalgr_Icon.png|48px|link=Rhalgr]]
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|[[Rhalgr]] - the Destroyer
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{|class="GEtable" width="100%"
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|[[File:Azeyma_Icon.png|48px|link=Azeyma]]
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|[[Azeyma]] - the Warden
 
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|width="25%"|[[File:Halone_Icon.png|20px]][[Halone]] - The Fury
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|[[File:Nald'thal_Icon.png|48px|link=Nald'thal]]
|width="25%"|[[File:Menphina_Icon.png|20px]][[Menphina]] - the Lover
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|[[Nald'thal]] - the Traders
|width="25%"|[[File:Thaliak_Icon.png|20px]][[Thaliak]] - the Scholar
 
|width="25%"|[[File:Nymeia_Icon.png|20px]][[Nymeia]] - the Spinner
 
 
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|[[File:Llymlaen_Icon.png|20px]][[Llymlaen]] - the Navigator
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|[[File:Nophica_Icon.png|48px|link=Nophica]]
|[[File:Oschon_Icon.png|20px]][[Oschon]] - the Wanderer
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|[[Nophica]] - the Matron
|[[File:Byregot_Icon.png|20px]][[Byregot]] - the Builder
 
|[[File:Rhalgr_Icon.png|20px]][[Rhalgr]] - the Destroyer
 
 
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|[[File:Azeyma_Icon.png|20px]][[Azeyma]] - the Warden
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|[[File:Althyk_Icon.png|48px|link=Althyk]]
|[[File:Nald'thal_Icon.png|20px]][[Nald'thal]] - the Traders
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|[[Althyk]] - the Keeper
|[[File:Nophica_Icon.png|20px]][[Nophica]] - the Matron
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|[[File:Althyk_Icon.png|20px]][[Althyk]] - the Keeper
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== Select a class (and thus your starting city-state) ==
 
== Select a class (and thus your starting city-state) ==
 
Selecting a starting class will in turn be a selection of your starting city.  Note that the blue coloring of the icons corresponds to tank classes, green to healer classes, and red to damage dealing classes.  Classes are easily changed after you gain a few levels on your starting class.
 
Selecting a starting class will in turn be a selection of your starting city.  Note that the blue coloring of the icons corresponds to tank classes, green to healer classes, and red to damage dealing classes.  Classes are easily changed after you gain a few levels on your starting class.
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* NOTE: There is also another class (the [[Rogue]]) which cannot be picked from the character creation screen, even though its guild resides in Limsa Lominsa along with Marauder and Arcanist guilds. In order to become one, do a little bit of work:
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*#You must first reach level 10 in another Disciple of War or Disciple of Magic class
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*#You must talk to [[Lonwoerd]] at the [[Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks]] to undertake the quest called [[My First Daggers]].
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*#Upon completing that quest, you can play as a Rogue!
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!{{colorlink|white|Limsa Lominsa}}
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|[[File:Arcanist_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Arcanist]]
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|[[File:Marauder_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Marauder]]
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!{{colorlink|white|Ul'dah}}
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|[[File:Gladiator_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Gladiator]]
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|[[File:Pugilist_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Pugilist]]
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|[[File:Thaumaturge_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Thaumaturge]]
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!{{colorlink|white|Gridania}}
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|[[File:Archer_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Archer]]
 
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|valign="top" width="33%"|'''[[Limsa Lominsa]]'''<br>[[File:Arcanist_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Arcanist]]<br>[[File:Marauder_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Marauder]]<br>[[File:Gladiator_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Gladiator]]
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|[[File:Conjurer_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Conjurer]]
|valign="top" width="34%"|'''[[Ul'dah]]'''<br>[[File:Pugilist_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Pugilist]]<br>[[File:Thaumaturge_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Thaumaturge]]
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|valign="top" width="33%"|'''[[Gridania]]'''<br>[[File:Conjurer_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Conjurer]]<br>[[File:Lancer_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Lancer]]<br>[[File:Archer_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Archer]]
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|[[File:Lancer_Icon_3.png|30px]] [[Lancer]]
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== Select a world ==
 
== Select a world ==
There are two data centers for FFXIV. One is located in Japan, which houses the servers for Japanese players. The second is located in Canada and houses servers for both North American and European players.
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There are currently six data centers for FFXIV. [http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/worldstatus/ Here's a list of them, and the worlds they contain, along with their online/offline status].
  
 
Legacy worlds are worlds that contain players that played during 1.0. Historically that meant that legacy servers would have more gil in the economy. New players were allowed to join Legacy worlds from 2.0 launch and at launch Legacy players were not able to join normal worlds.  On March 1, 2014 that restriction was lifted, and legacy characters can utilize the [[World Transfer Service]] of [[Mog Station]] to transfer worlds.
 
Legacy worlds are worlds that contain players that played during 1.0. Historically that meant that legacy servers would have more gil in the economy. New players were allowed to join Legacy worlds from 2.0 launch and at launch Legacy players were not able to join normal worlds.  On March 1, 2014 that restriction was lifted, and legacy characters can utilize the [[World Transfer Service]] of [[Mog Station]] to transfer worlds.
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
* [[Guide:A_Realm_Reborn_Beginner's_Guide|Beginner's Guide]]
 
* [[Guide:A_Realm_Reborn_Beginner's_Guide|Beginner's Guide]]
[[Category:Guides]][[Category:Game Basics]]
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[[Category:Guide]][[Category:Game Basics]]

Revision as of 08:34, 4 October 2016

Main Command 36 Icon.png
Final Fantasy XIV features a comprehensive character creation system which allows players to customize their avatars. Once a race and clan have been selected, players can proceed to choose from a wide variety of face types and hair styles. From there, detailed adjustments can be made to elements such as hair, skin, and eye color, as well as mouth, nose and eye shape.

There are even smaller details available, like putting highlights or streaks in your hair and adding scars and tattoos. Not only can players choose how they look but they will also get to choose how they sound with a variety of voice types. The possibilities are almost endless.

Select a race, gender and clan

Your beginning stats will vary slightly depending on the race and clan (but not gender) you select. These small stat differences do not make a material difference in game play however.

Race/Clan Strength Dexterity Vitality Intelligence Mind Piety
Hyur (Midlander) 21 19 20 21 18 21
Hyur (Highlander) 23 20 22 18 20 17
Elezen (Wildwood) 19 23 18 22 17 21
Elezen (Duskwight) 20 20 19 23 20 18
Lalafell (Plainsfolk) 18 22 18 21 20 21
Lalafell (Dunesfolk) 17 20 17 21 22 23
Miqo'te (Seekers of the Sun) 21 22 20 18 19 20
Miqo'te (Keepers of the Moon) 18 21 17 19 23 22
Roegadyn (Sea Wolves) 22 18 23 17 21 19
Roegadyn (Hellsguard) 20 17 21 20 22 20
Au Ra (Xaela) 23 20 21 20 17 19
Au Ra (Raen) 17 21 18 20 22 22

Modify your appearance

Sliders and radial choices are given for the following characteristics. Some purely cosmetic choices can later be changed via the Aesthetician for a fee in gil, while a full re-roll of your character requires using a bottle of Fantasia.

Height Bust Size (female only) Skin Color Tail Shape (Miqo'te, Au Ra only) Tail Length (Miqo'te, Au Ra only)
Hairstyle Hair Color Face Jaw Eye Shape
Iris Size Eye Color Nose Lip Color Facial Features
Tattoos Tattoo Color Face Paint Face Paint Color Voice

Select a Nameday and Guardian

A Nameday is your birthday in Eorzea. See Time for more details about the Eorzean calendar.

Associating yourself with a particular guardian has no known effect on game play. See The Twelve for more information about the Guardians.

Halone Icon.png Halone - The Fury
Menphina Icon.png Menphina - the Lover
Thaliak Icon.png Thaliak - the Scholar
Nymeia Icon.png Nymeia - the Spinner
Llymlaen Icon.png Llymlaen - the Navigator
Oschon Icon.png Oschon - the Wanderer
Byregot Icon.png Byregot - the Builder
Rhalgr Icon.png Rhalgr - the Destroyer
Azeyma Icon.png Azeyma - the Warden
Nald'thal Icon.png Nald'thal - the Traders
Nophica Icon.png Nophica - the Matron
Althyk Icon.png Althyk - the Keeper

Select a class (and thus your starting city-state)

Selecting a starting class will in turn be a selection of your starting city. Note that the blue coloring of the icons corresponds to tank classes, green to healer classes, and red to damage dealing classes. Classes are easily changed after you gain a few levels on your starting class.

  • NOTE: There is also another class (the Rogue) which cannot be picked from the character creation screen, even though its guild resides in Limsa Lominsa along with Marauder and Arcanist guilds. In order to become one, do a little bit of work:
    1. You must first reach level 10 in another Disciple of War or Disciple of Magic class
    2. You must talk to Lonwoerd at the Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks to undertake the quest called My First Daggers.
    3. Upon completing that quest, you can play as a Rogue!
Limsa Lominsa
Arcanist Icon 3.png Arcanist
Marauder Icon 3.png Marauder
Ul'dah
Gladiator Icon 3.png Gladiator
Pugilist Icon 3.png Pugilist
Thaumaturge Icon 3.png Thaumaturge
Gridania
Archer Icon 3.png Archer
Conjurer Icon 3.png Conjurer
Lancer Icon 3.png Lancer

Select a world

There are currently six data centers for FFXIV. Here's a list of them, and the worlds they contain, along with their online/offline status.

Legacy worlds are worlds that contain players that played during 1.0. Historically that meant that legacy servers would have more gil in the economy. New players were allowed to join Legacy worlds from 2.0 launch and at launch Legacy players were not able to join normal worlds. On March 1, 2014 that restriction was lifted, and legacy characters can utilize the World Transfer Service of Mog Station to transfer worlds.

A full listing of the servers can be found at Worlds.

See Also