If the question of which Final Fantasy XIV race is best for you is troubling your mind, don’t worry because this article features all the details about them. There are a total of eight playable races in FFXIV for now and everyone one of them is good both in terms of skills as well as aesthetics. When you upgrade a race to the maximum level, the difference between other races and your race isn’t that match. You will learn about all classes along with their starting stats and other details.
Hyur
In terms of build and height, Hyur is average, and it is the closest to the human race in terms of visuals. It is a great choice for those who love to customize their in-game avatar.
Midlander clan
From day one, this clan was settled in low land areas, and this is where they got their name from. Now that the world is changing, they can be found all around Eorzea. Their height is less compared to the highlander clan. FFXIV Gil is the main currency in the game and its applications are endless which means getting it will be quite tough.
Base stats:
- Strength: +22
- Vitality: +20
- Dexterity: +19
- Intelligence: +23
- Mind: +19
Highlander clan
Highlanders lived up high in the mountains of Gyr Abania and moved to the Ul’dah when Ala Mhigo fell. Their bodies are muscular, which means that they are powerful.
Base stats:
- Strength: +23
- Vitality: +22
- Dexterity : +20
- Intelligence: +18
- Mind: +20
Miqo’te
Miqo’te has got a long tail and pointed ears making them a cat-like race. They migrated to Eorzea in the Fifth Umbral during the Endless frost age. They are one of the most popular races among FFXIV players despite the fact that they are a lot less common compared to other races.
Seekers of the Sun clan
This clan lives in the Sagolii Desert and the Limsa Lominsa, and they come out of their houses during the daytime only. In terms of height, both clans of Miqo’te are shorter as well as they are also covered in thick fur.
Base stats:
- Strength +22
- Vitality +20
- Dexterity +23
- Intelligence +19
- Mind +19
Keepers of the Moon clan
As the name suggests, members of this clan only get out at night and roam the woodlands of Black Shroud to hunt their prey. You can easily distinguish between both clans based on the color of their fur.
Base stats:
- Strength +19
- Vitality +18
- Dexterity +22
- Intelligence +21
- Mind +23
Elezen
Elezen has the longest natural lifespan in the entire game, and they have a long-going dispute with Hyur, but both races learned from their mistakes and decided to end the dispute.
Wildwood clan
Height both Elezen clans are towering, and their eyesight is better compared to the Duskwight clan. These changes are visual only, and they don’t impact the overall gameplay at all.
Base stats:
- Strength +20
- Vitality +19
- Dexterity +23
- Intelligence +22
- Mind +19
Duskwight clan
Members of the duskwight clan have been living in caves for decades now, and this changed the color of their fur to a be a little darker.
Base stats:
- Strength +20
- Vitality +19
- Dexterity +20
- Intelligence +23
- Mind +21
Roegadyn
Members of this race look just like barbarians, all thanks to their muscular bodies. Their loyalty and kind-heartedness are unmatched in the entire game. Roegadyn came from the northern seas to South Eorzean waters and settled here permanently.
Sea Wolf clan
Both clans of Roegadyn look just like each other and are massive in terms of body. Their skin is green-toned, and they make braids and weaves of their hair to show their pride.
Base stats:
- Strength +22
- Vitality +23
- Dexterity +19
- Intelligence +18
- Mind +21
Hellsguard clan
Visually, both clans of Roegadyn are the same despite their skin tone because the color of members of the Hellsguard clan is red.
Base stats:
- Strength +20
- Vitality +23
- Dexterity +18
- Intelligence +20
- Mind +22
Lalafell
Lalafell race looks adorable given their short height and child-like appearance. Despite this, they are pretty tough and have the guts to engage in a fight with any enemy in Final Fantasy XIV.
Plainsfolk clan
The Plainsfolk clan consists of simple farmers who love to work on their farmland and earn their bread and butter. Some of them have also worked in fisheries as well as naval departments. Hairs of plainsfolk are earth-toned.
Base stats:
- Strength +19
- Vitality +19
- Dexterity +23
- Intelligence +22
- Mind +20
Dunesfolk clan
Dunesfolk clan have been wandering the Thanalan desert for quite some time now, and their skin is tanned due to the immense heat of the desert. Given the fact that there is a sandstorm in the desert every day, they have developed a thick membrane to protect their eyes from sand.
Base stats:
- Strength +19
- Vitality +18
- Dexterity +21
- Intelligence +22
- Mind +23
Au Ra
In terms of visual appearance, Au Ra is similar to the Hyur race, with horns and scales being the only difference. People of Eorzea believe that they are decedents of dragons which scholars label as false.
Raen clan
Raen clan members have light-colored horns, and their bodies are covered in beautiful white scales.
Base stats:
- Strength +19
- Vitality +19
- Dexterity +22
- Intelligence +20
- Mind +23
Xaela
Xaela clan members, on the other hand, have black color scales and dark color horns.
Base stats:
- Strength +23
- Vitality +22
- Dexterity +20
- Intelligence +20
- Mind +18
Hrothgar
Horthgar has a loin-like physique and bulky bodies, which gives them an odd shape.
Helion clan
They are covered in warm-toned fur and live in southern Islabard. Their main task is to serve the queen.
Base stats:
- Strength +23
- Vitality +23
- Dexterity +17
- Intelligence +17
- Mind +23
The Lost clan
Members of the lost clan are very skilled paddlers, mercenaries, and laborers.
Base stats:
- Strength +23
- Vitality +23
- Dexterity +17
- Intelligence +17
- Mind +23
Viera
Viera has rabbit-like ears, and you can opt between the male and female genders of this race according to your needs.
Rava clan
This clan is native to the Golmore jungle, and they blend in pretty well with their surroundings, all thanks to their hair tone.
Base stats:
- Strength +20
- Vitality +18
- Dexterity +23
- Intelligence +21
- Mind +21
Veena clan
If you travel to the snowy skatay range, you will find members of this clan in forests around the range. MMOpixel supports various secure payment methods so you can pay for the order and receive delivery.
Base stats:
- Strength +19
- Vitality +19
- Dexterity +20
- Intelligence +23
- Mind +22
