E3 2014：FFXIV New Classes & Jobs: Rogue and Ninja Reveals

Following three consecutive days of E3 live streams featuring Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn producer Naoki Yoshida, the gaming community received major news about upcoming class additions.

The highly anticipated Patch 2.4 will introduce a new class and job combination that fans have been requesting for months. Both Rogue and Ninja positions will become available, marking a significant expansion to the game’s combat roles. While Ninja functioned as an unconventional tank option in Final Fantasy XI despite developer intentions, in FFXIV: A Realm Reborn it will serve exclusively as a damage-dealing specialist. The Rogue class follows this same dedicated DPS path.

Before players can access these new classes, Patch 2.3 is scheduled for release later this month or in July. This update brings substantial content including a new storyline featuring Yda, the second installment of Crystal Tower, the challenging Ramuh Primal encounter, and numerous quality-of-life improvements.

Both the Rogue and Ninja specialize in dexterity-based combat, featuring enhanced mobility and reduced falling damage compared to other classes. Their unique stealth capability allows strategic engagement selection, providing tactical advantages unavailable to other roles. Additionally, they utilize poison applications on their weapons to inflict supplementary damage over time.

Since Gladiators currently have dagger proficiency, Square Enix will likely adjust weapon restrictions to ensure exclusive access for Rogues and Ninjas. Interestingly, while Rogues traditionally used single daggers in earlier Final Fantasy titles, they will employ dual-wielding combat styles similar to Ninjas in FFXIV: A Realm Reborn. Fortunately, players won’t need to acquire separate weapons as the paired daggers count as a single equipment slot in inventory management.

For players transitioning from other DPS classes, the movement speed bonuses provide significant positioning advantages in both PvE and PvP scenarios. The reduced fall damage proves particularly useful in dungeons with vertical level design, allowing creative engagement approaches.

Mastering the Rogue and Ninja requires understanding their unique positional advantages. The stealth mechanic isn’t just for avoiding combat—it enables strategic positioning for maximum damage output when initiating engagements. Poison management becomes crucial for sustained DPS, requiring careful timing of application and refresh cycles.

Several months ago, developers teased a firearm-focused class that may debut alongside or following the Rogue/Ninja release. This could either be unveiled during the current announcement cycle or postponed beyond Patch 2.4’s launch window.

Common mistakes include over-relying on stealth without proper cooldown management and failing to utilize environmental advantages provided by the mobility enhancements. Advanced players should focus on animation canceling techniques and perfecting their rotation during brief vulnerability windows.

The excitement surrounding these announcements has generated substantial community anticipation. Many players, including myself, plan to immediately level Ninja characters upon release. Looking forward to encountering fellow adventurers in Eorzea!

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