How to Become a Dragoon in Final Fantasy 14
Final Fantasy 14 offers the exhilarating experience of becoming a Dragoon, a legendary Dragon Knight capable of soaring through the air and delivering devastating piercing strikes. With the focus on the Dragon Knight Estinien in Stormblood's updated Endwalker patch, now is the perfect time to embark on this epic journey. Although not the flashiest or most unique job, being a Dragoon in the MMORPG game is an unparalleled experience, thanks to the array of unique abilities and talents at your disposal.
The Dragoon job in Final Fantasy 14 is one of the five current Melee DPS jobs and stands out as one of the more distinctive and formidable options, even when compared to top-tier jobs like the Reaper and Ninja. Based on the Dragon Knight, the Dragoon offers a combination of power and versatility that sets it apart.
How to Become a Lancer in Final Fantasy 14
To embark on the path of becoming a Dragoon, you must first master the art of being a Lancer. In Final Fantasy 14, you have two options for choosing your starting class. You can either select Lancer as your starting class or visit Jillian in the Lancer's Guild located in Old Gridania (X:14.1, Y:5.8).
Starting as a Lancer requires reaching Level 1 and accepting the quest 'Way of the Lancer.' From there, you must level up the Lancer class to Level 30. Fortunately, with numerous fast and efficient methods for power leveling new jobs in Final Fantasy 14, reaching Level 30 shouldn't take long.
Becoming a Dragoon in Final Fantasy 14
Once you have achieved Level 30 as a Lancer, you can undertake the 'Eye of the Dragon' quest. Speak with Ywain in Old Gridania (X:14.3, Y:5.8) to accept this quest. Completing the mission will reward you with the 'Soul of the Dragon' Soul Crystal, allowing you to switch to the Dragoon profession.
Mastering rotations is crucial for maximizing your damage and cooldown management as a Dragoon in Final Fantasy 14. It is the cornerstone of the game's combat system and, while not overly complicated, can pose a challenge for newcomers to the role or class.
In the clip above, you can witness the execution of the basic Dragoon rotation, with buffs strategically incorporated. Buffs should be utilized throughout your rotation while preparing for the subsequent GCD action. Additionally, it is vital to have a solid Area-of-Effect rotation, as demonstrated in the clip, which serves as an excellent starting point for participating in high-level content such as Trials and Raids.
When facing three or more enemies in a group, we recommend employing an AoE rotation. This rotation not only provides a damage buff but also prepares Draconian Fire. It is essential to master positional enhancements for attacks to ensure optimal damage output.
That concludes our guide on becoming a Dragoon in Final Fantasy 14. For more of the best RPGs, check out our list of games like Skyrim. If you're interested in the new features introduced in Stormblood, don't miss out on the new Dragoon Job in Final Fantasy 14 and the exciting Rogue Class in the Endwalker patch.
