FFXIV Best DPS 2021

DPS (Damage Dealers) include physical and magical damage. Both are aimed at dealing damage in a plethora of ways: precise single-target attacks, area bursts, damage-over-time, summon spells, magical area spells, etc. Some DPS jobs also have healing and tanking properties, but these are very occasional and are not the main focus on endgame content. This role can be identified by the red-colored class/job golden frame icon.

DPS is divided into:

• Melee DPS — Classes/jobs that perform closed range attacks and abilities.
• Physical Ranged DPS — Classes/jobs that perform physical ranged attacks.
• Magic Ranged DPS — Classes/jobs that perform magical ranged attacks.

1. FFXIV Best DPS 2021

Name	DPS Category	Score	Description
Monk	Melee DPS	75	Monks are very agile combatants that deal impressive sustained single-target damage, darting across the battlefield to annihilate foes with lightning speed using their fist-based weapons and martial techniques.
Dragoon	Melee DPS	80	Dragoons are famous for launching themselves across battlefields and decimating their foes using lance-based weapons, often bombarding enemies with vicious leaping attacks and positional combos.
Ninja	Melee DPS	80	Ninjas are agile and elusive fighters that utilize ninjutsu and dual-daggers, slicing unsuspecting foes from the shadows in the blink of an eye. By using the right combination of mudras, they can also blast enemies with a variety of elemental attacks. Their ace-in-the-hole, Trick Attack, also increases the damage a target takes from all sources.
Samurai	Melee DPS	95	The Samurai uses a two-handed katana to deal out tremendous single-target damage. Their attacks are slow, methodical and deliberate, yet extremely potent, able to carve even the most stalwart opponent into mere ribbons.
Reaper	Melee DPS	80	The Reaper is a Disciple of War Melee DPS job introduced in Endwalker. Wields a scythe for dynamic close-quarter combat. Calls upon an avatar from the void to join in battle. Can serve as a host for their avatar.
Bard	Physical Ranged DPS	76	Bards are ranged damage dealers sporting mobility, utility, and a proc-based combat style that debilitates enemies through damage-over-time effects wrought by their bow and arrows. Through the power of song, they can also provide party-wide buffs and inspire their allies to greater feats of damage.
Machinist	Physical Ranged DPS	90	Machinists are gun-toting tinkerers that specialize in blasting foes in rapid succession, building up their Heat gauge, which is used to fuel their abilities further. They can also deploy an automaton to assist the player in combat temporarily.
Dancer	Physical Ranged DPSa	86	The Dancer is a highly-mobile job providing damage, utility and support capabilities to those around them while slicing their enemies with their vicious throwing weapons like chakrams. Dancers can also choose a party member as their Dance Partner, causing some of their skill’s effects to activate on the selected player.
Black Mage	Magical Ranged DPS	93	Black Mages resemble the classical elemental mage, trading defense and mobility for unmatched area spells. Their unique mechanics revolve around balancing Astral Fire and Umbral Ice to mitigate MP consumption while dealing massive damage with offensive fire, ice and lightning magicks.
Summoner	Magical Ranged DPS	87	Summoners conjure one of three battle-pets into the fray and bombard their enemies with devastating damage-over-time effects, as well as other abilities performed through their use of aetherflow. Summoner, like Red Mage, is also one of the few DPS jobs that can resurrect fallen allies in combat.
Red Mage	Magical Ranged DPS	70	The Red Mage is a versatile class capable of using both magic and weapon skills effectively. The class focuses on building and balancing white and black mana by casting magic, then expending them on their melee rapier skills to deal a finishing blow. In addition to dealing damage, Red Mages can learn healing magic and can even raise fallen party members.
Blue Mage	Magical Ranged DPS	70	Blue Mages learn skills by copying the abilities of their defeated enemies. They have access to a wide variety of spells, which make them more and more versatile and powerful as they learn. However, their status as a Limited Job restricts their access to content.

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2. FFXIV DPS Class

Combat classes and jobs have access to role actions, class/job actions, and class traits.

Class	Class Code	Disciple of	Role	Starting City	Weapons	Armor	Job	Job Code
Arcanist	ACN	Magic	Ranged Magical DPS[1]	Limsa Lominsa	Books	Cloth	Summoner Scholar	SMN SCH
Archer	ARC	War	Ranged Physical DPS	Gridania	Bows	Leather	Bard	BRD
Lancer	LNC	War	Melee Physical DPS	Gridania	Polearms	Plate	Dragoon	DRG
Pugilist	PGL	War	Melee Physical DPS	Ul’dah	Fist Weapons	Leather	Monk	MNK
Rogue	ROG	War	Melee Physical DPS	Limsa Lominsa	Dual Daggers	Leather	Ninja	NIN
Thaumaturge	THM	Magic	Ranged Magical DPS	Ul’dah	Staves/Scepters[2]	Cloth	Black Mage	BLM

[1] Can become both  Summoner (DPS) and  Scholar (Healer).
[2] Can also equip some Shields with these one-handed weapons.

Note: Players can start the game as any of these classes except Rogue and unlock the others as they reach level 10 in their starting class.

Additional Jobs

These additional jobs do not have a corresponding class.

MCH was added in Heavensward. They require completion of the Main Scenario Quest Before the Dawn, and begin at level 30 when unlocked.

SAM and RDM were added in Stormblood. They require completion of the Main Scenario Quest The Ultimate Weapon, and begin at level 50 when unlocked.

DNC was added in Shadowbringers. They require completion of the Main Scenario Quest The Ultimate Weapon, and begin at level 60 when unlocked.

RPR was added in Endwalker. They require completion of the Main Scenario Quest The Ultimate Weapon, and begin at level 70 when unlocked.

Disciple of	Role	Starting City	Weapons	Armor	Job	Job Code
War	Ranged Physical DPS	Ishgard	Firearms	Leather	Machinist	MCH
War	Ranged Physical DPS	Limsa Lominsa	Throwing weapons	Leather	Dancer	DNC
War	Melee Physical DPS	Ul’dah	Katanas	Leather	Samurai	SAM
War	Melee Physical DPS	Ul’dah	Scythes	Plate	Reaper	RPR
Magic	Ranged Magical DPS	Ul’dah	Rapiers	Cloth	Red Mage	RDM

3.1 Monk

Monks are hand-to-hand fighters. Their moves include all sorts of fastly-sequenced physical combos, with a flurry of punches and kicks which build up even greater strength as they unlock their inner chakra.

The  Pugilist’s Guild is in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald. Pugilists may specialize into monk once they reach level 30, and complete the quests Sylph-management and Return of the Holyfist.

The monk is a disciple of war and wears leather armor. They use fist weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the monk:

• Blacksmith — Fist weapons.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor, and some fist weapons.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	10	Ability	Instant	40s	Stuns target.
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	12	Ability	Instant	90s	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP.
Feint	Melee DPS	22	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s strength and dexterity by 10%.
Arm’s Length	Melee DPS Tank Physical Ranged DPS	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.
True North	Melee DPS	50	Ability	Instant	45s	Nullifies all action direction requirements.

3.2 Dragoon

Dragoons are fierce combatants who draw their battling techniques from Ishgard’s long conflict against dragons. The dragoons’ abilities includes a series of aerial moves and precise blows which pierce through enemies.

The  Lancer’s Guild is in Old Gridania. Lancers may specialize into dragoon once they reach level 30, and complete the quests Sylph-management and Proof of Might.

The dragoon is a disciple of war and wears Maiming gear. They use polearms as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the dragoon:

• Carpenter — Polearms.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor.
• Armorer — Plate armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	10	Ability	Instant	40s	Stuns target.
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	12	Ability	Instant	90s	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP.
Feint	Melee DPS	22	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s strength and dexterity by 10%.
Arm’s Length	Melee DPS Tank Physical Ranged DPS	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.
True North	Melee DPS	50	Ability	Instant	45s	Nullifies all action direction requirements.

3.3 Ninja

Ninjas further develop the art of assassination inherent to rogues. Even deadlier, ninjas learn the secret arts of ninjutsu to turn the tide of the fight when their prey less expects.

The  Rogue’s Guild is in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks. Rogues may specialize into ninja once they reach level 30, and complete the quests Sylph-management and Cloying Victory.

The ninja is a disciple of war and wears leather armor. They use daggers. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the ninja:

• Blacksmith — Daggers.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	10	Ability	Instant	40s	Stuns target.
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	12	Ability	Instant	90s	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP.
Feint	Melee DPS	22	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s strength and dexterity by 10%.
Arm’s Length	Melee DPS Tank Physical Ranged DPS	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.
True North	Melee DPS	50	Ability	Instant	45s	Nullifies all action direction requirements.

3.4 Samurai

Samurais trust in sharp steel in battle. These fierce honorable men and women wield their katanas, weaving through moves of past eras to strive and kill before the enemy strikes their people.

The Samurai’s advancement is through an NPC in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (x9.2,y9.1). This job starts at level 50.

The samurai is a disciple of war and wears Striking gear. They use katanas as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the samurai:

• Blacksmith — Katanas.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	10	Ability	Instant	40s	Stuns target.
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	12	Ability	Instant	90s	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP.
Feint	Melee DPS	22	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s strength and dexterity by 10%.
Arm’s Length	Melee DPS Tank Physical Ranged DPS	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.
True North	Melee DPS	50	Ability	Instant	45s	Nullifies all action direction requirements.

3.5 Reaper

The  Reaper is a Disciple of War Melee DPS job introduced in Endwalker.

• Wields a scythe for dynamic close-quarter combat.
• Calls upon an avatar from the void to join in battle.
• Can serve as a host for their avatar.

The Reaper is a disciple of war and wears Maiming armor, like Dragoons. Their weapon is the Scythe. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the Reaper:

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	10	Ability	Instant	40s	Stuns target.
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	12	Ability	Instant	90s	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP.
Feint	Melee DPS	22	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s strength and dexterity by 10%.
Arm’s Length	Melee DPS Tank Physical Ranged DPS	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.
True North	Melee DPS	50	Ability	Instant	45s	Nullifies all action direction requirements.

3.6 Bard

Bards inspire allies to battle forward with melodies of soothing, strengthening or healing properties. Born as archers, these minstrels learned how to evoke magicks to empower their allies’ spirits, greatly boosting their prowess in battle.

The  Archer’s Guild is in New Gridania. Archers may specialize into bard once they reach level 30, and complete the quests Sylph-management and The One That Got Away.

The bard is a disciple of war and wears leather armor. They use bows as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the bard:

• Carpenter — Bows.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Physical Ranged DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Leg Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	6	Ability	Instant	30s	Inflicts target with Heavy +40%.
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Foot Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	10	Ability	Instant	30s	Binds target.
Peloton	Physical Ranged DPS	20	Ability	Instant	5s	Increases movement speed of self and nearby party members as long as they remain within distance.
Head Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	24	Ability	Instant	30s	Interrupts the use of a target’s action.
Arm’s Length	Melee DPS Tank Physical Ranged DPS	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.

3.7 Machinist

Machinists are mechanicians specialized into building all sorts of mechanical equipment to use in battle. Their prowess excelled in such a way that they’re ranked amongst the defense bodies of Ishgard, and join the fray along knights to defend their homeland with their turrets, cannons, and many other deadly inventions.

The  Machinist’s Guild is in Skysteel Manufactory, located in Foundation (x8, y10.2). This job starts at level 30.

The machinist is a disciple of war and wears leather armor. They use firearms as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the machinist:

• Blacksmith — Firearms.
• Leatherworker — Leather armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Physical Ranged DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Leg Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	6	Ability	Instant	30s	Inflicts target with Heavy +40%.
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Foot Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	10	Ability	Instant	30s	Binds target.
Peloton	Physical Ranged DPS	20	Ability	Instant	5s	Increases movement speed of self and nearby party members as long as they remain within distance.
Head Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	24	Ability	Instant	30s	Interrupts the use of a target’s action.
Arm’s Length	Melee DPS Tank Physical Ranged DPS	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.

3.8 Dancer

Dancer, a Disciple of War job introduced in Shadowbringers, featuring the throwing weapons-wielding ranged physical DPS.

• Throw weapons to deal damage to targets from afar.
• Perform Dances to execute abilities.
• Some dances will enhance party members.

The Dancer job quest line starts at Gamboling for Gil from NPC Nashmeira in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (x9.1,y15.1). This job starts at level 60.

The Dancer is a disciple of war and wears Aiming gear. They use throwing weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the Dancer:

Physical Ranged DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Leg Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	6	Ability	Instant	30s	Inflicts target with Heavy +40%.
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Foot Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	10	Ability	Instant	30s	Binds target.
Peloton	Physical Ranged DPS	20	Ability	Instant	5s	Increases movement speed of self and nearby party members as long as they remain within distance.
Head Graze	Physical Ranged DPS	24	Ability	Instant	30s	Interrupts the use of a target’s action.
Arm’s Length	Melee DPS Tank Physical Ranged DPS	32	Ability	Instant	120s	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects.

3.9 Black Mage

Black Mages extrapolate the dark arts of black magic, granting themselves a wide range of destructive spells. From eras past, black mages have since sharpened their skills to employ even greater power, assaulting a large number of enemies and hindering their movement.

The  Thaumaturge’s Guild is in Ul’dah – Steps of Nald. Thaumaturges may specialize into black mage once they reach level 30, and complete the quests Sylph-management and Facing Your Demons.

The black mage is a disciple of magic and wears cloth armor. They use staves as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the black mage:

• Weaver — Cloth armor.
• Goldsmith — Staves, scepters, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Magic Ranged DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Addle	Magic Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s intelligence and mind by 10%.
Swiftcast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	18	Ability	Instant	60s	Next spell is cast immediately.
Lucid Dreaming	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	24	Ability	Instant	60s	Gradually restores own MP.
Surecast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	44	Ability	Instant	120s	Spells can be cast without interruption.

3.10 Summoner

Summoners are mystical mages who have harnessed the lost art of invoking primals. Through this ancient knowledge, summoners can bend primals to their will and use them to sic and destroy their enemies; the proximity to these forbidden arts enable them to manifest a small but equally vile version of Bahamut itself.

The  Arcanist’s Guild is in the Marine City of Limsa Lominsa. Arcanists may choose to specialize into summoner once they reach level 30, and complete the quests Sylph-management and Sinking Doesmaga.

The summoner is a disciple of magic and wears cloth armor. They use books as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the summoner:

• Alchemist — Books.
• Weaver — Cloth armor.
• Goldsmith — Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.

Magic Ranged DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Addle	Magic Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s intelligence and mind by 10%.
Swiftcast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	18	Ability	Instant	60s	Next spell is cast immediately.
Lucid Dreaming	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	24	Ability	Instant	60s	Gradually restores own MP.
Surecast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	44	Ability	Instant	120s	Spells can be cast without interruption.

3.11 Red Mage

Red Mages were born out of a long conflict between the nations of Mhach and Amdapor. These fierce mages combine black and white magic to twist the battlefield, and strive where others otherwise would fail. Armed with rapiers and a magicked crystal medium, red mages are fit for quick combos of magic spells and steel-infused blows.

The Red Mage’s advancement is through an NPC in Ul’dah – Steps of Thal (x14.1,y11.7). This job starts at level 50.

The red mage is a disciple of magic and wears Casting gear. They use rapiers as weapons. The following crafting classes can create items that are useful to the red mage:

• Goldsmith — Rapiers, Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings.
• Weaver — Cloth armor.

Magic Ranged DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Addle	Magic Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s intelligence and mind by 10%.
Swiftcast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	18	Ability	Instant	60s	Next spell is cast immediately.
Lucid Dreaming	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	24	Ability	Instant	60s	Gradually restores own MP.
Surecast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	44	Ability	Instant	120s	Spells can be cast without interruption.

3.12 Blue Mage

Blue Mage is a Limited Job. Harnessing the power of blue magic, players can learn to mimic the abilities of wild beasts with this new job.

Magic Ranged DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	Casting	Recast	Description
Addle	Magic Ranged DPS	8	Ability	Instant	90s	Lowers target’s intelligence and mind by 10%.
Swiftcast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	18	Ability	Instant	60s	Next spell is cast immediately.
Lucid Dreaming	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	24	Ability	Instant	60s	Gradually restores own MP.
Surecast	Magic Ranged DPS Healer	44	Ability	Instant	120s	Spells can be cast without interruption.