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┗ Buffs and Nerfs | Tomestones of Heliometry
┗ Master Crafting Recipes | Cenote Ja Ja Gural
┗ Quetzali Gear | Dark Horse Champion Gear
☆ Latest News | Tips and Tricks | Job Guide | Quests
★ Dungeons | Trials | Raids | Savage Raids

Final Fantasy XIV - Beginner

This is a complete Beginner's Guide to Final Fantasy XIV (FF14). Read on for a full list of guides for beginners, as well as tips and tricks to help new players in FFXIV!

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Beginner's Guide - Dawntrail

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Final Fantasty XIV - FFXIV Free Trial Features and RestrictionsFree Trial Are you a new player thinking of trying FFXIV for the first time, but not sure if the gameplay suits you?

Final Fantasy XIV has a free trial that lets you play all up to the Stormblood expansion!
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FFXIV - Final Fantasy XIV Edition DifferencesWhich Edition to Buy? Satisfied with your experience in the free trial and ready to jump into the full game?

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Recruit a Friend Campaign and Gold Chocobo Feather Rewards Friend Campaign Guide FFXIV has a Friend Campaign that rewards both the inviter and the invitee with exclusive rewards!

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Mog Station GuideMog Station Guide Thinking of change your character's race, name, or even home world?

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Dawntrail Tips and Tricks

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How to Register Dawntrail How to Get Chocorpokkur Mount How to Unlock Dawntrail Artifact Armor
How to Access Cenote Ja Ja Gural How to Unlock Savage Arcadion Raids How to Farm and Use Tomestones of Heliometry
How to Get the New Quetzali Tomestone Gear How to Get 7.05 Master Crafting Recipes How to Get the New Dark Horse Champion Savage Raid Gear
How to Craft the Archeo Kingdom Set How to Get Swampmonk Thigh How to Get New Monowheel S1 Mount
Best Crafting Macros for Wachumeqimeqi Deliveries How to Get to Level 90 Fast How to Get to Level 100 Fast
List of Best Raid Food for All Classes (Patch 7.05) List of Best Raid Potions for All Classes (Patch 7.05) How to Make a Macro

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