Final Fantasy 14 has been out for eight years now, and in that time, Square Enix has added a lot of content in the form of different types of battles, systems, and secrets that can be both daunting and confusing to navigate, especially for new players. Luckily, veterans of the critically-acclaimed MMORPG are eager to share their knowledge of the less-explored parts of the game, such as Player-versus-Player combat.
The Phookas, a Final Fantasy 14 fangroup named after a delightful creature found in the game, is one such group of veterans who make helpful infographics, videos, and tools to help guide players through the game. Recently, they teamed up with Revival, a Final Fantasy 14 community that focuses on bringing knowledge and enjoyment of PvP to others, to create an adorable, helpful, and simple guide to the competitive game mode.
The guide itself gives a crash course on the Wolves’ Den, the PvP hub zone in Final Fantasy 14, as well as the three PvP modes in the game right now: The team-deathmatch-like Feast, the massive three-way battlefield-controlling Frontlines, and the MOBA-esque Rival Wings. In addition, the guide answers some frequently-asked questions about PvP, like how the unique PvP skills and abilities work, how experience gains and job selection works, and the other rewards one can get from participating.
PvP has a tumultuous history with Final Fantasy 14. Over the years since its introduction in the first major patch of the game after the release of the well-received A Realm Reborn, it has changed significantly, and multiple times. While it once required a character to be of a certain level and equip special gear to have any chance of success, PvP has since been streamlined and balanced across the board–a brand new player stepping onto the field of battle has the same tools as a veteran, save skill and experience.
With Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker on the horizon, now is one of the best times for players to get into PvP. It is an excellent way for players to level up their jobs, unlock achievements, and acquire unique rewards, like minions, mounts, hairstyles, emotes, and cosmetic gear. If that was not incentive enough, Final Fantasy 14 is currently running the Moogle Treasure Trove event until the release of Endwalker, which awards a special currency for participating in select events, including the three PvP modes, to exchange for exclusive rewards.
But fair warning; with Endwalker a little under a month away, change is coming to Final Fantasy 14’s battle system, and PvP will undoubtedly be affected as well. Endwalker will be introducing a new type of small-scale PvP content, which Final Fantasy 14 claims will be perfect to introduce new and casual players to the system, without role restrictions. The 67th Live Letter from the Producer is set to air on November 5th, two weeks before Endwalker releases, and players can expect to learn more about PvP and its new rewards in a couple of weeks.
Final Fantasy 14 is available now on PC, PS4, and PS5. Endwalker launches on November 23.
Source: Phookas Website