Last Update 12/11/2024
In FINAL FANTASY XIV, players can hone their skills on their own by lending aid to the denizens of Eorzea in various quests, battling imposing foes in FATEs, and so forth.
However, adventurers may occasionally encounter dungeons or trials that are too difficult to challenge alone.
By joining forces with other adventurers, players can experience a new level of deep, strategic gameplay and overcome greater challenges.
Below is a brief explanation of party composition, roles, and a number of systems in place to facilitate the grouping of players to undertake trials and enter dungeons.
By playing together with others in a party, it is possible to undertake a number of challenges such as dungeons, trials, and guildhests.
A party can contain a maximum of eight players. Depending on the duty being undertaken, there may be restrictions on the number of players allowed in a party, as well as their roles.
When undertaking duties as a group, generally one of two types of parties will be required: a light party or full party.
A light party consists of four players, while a full party consists of eight players.
All Disciples of War and Magic possess unique traits and skills that allow them to be categorized into one of three roles: Tank, Healer, or DPS. A combination of all three roles is required when undertaking a duty, and an adequate understanding of the role you choose is key to effective teamwork.
With superior defensive abilities, tanks protect their comrades by diverting enemy focus and bearing the brunt of battle.
Classes
Gladiator, Marauder
Jobs
Paladin, Warrior, Dark Knight, Gunbreaker
Though limited in their offensive abilities, healers replenish health and protect their comrades with myriad rejuvenating skills.
Classes
Conjurer
Jobs
White Mage, Scholar, Astrologian, Sage
Possessing great talent for the offensive, DPS is a role whose sole focus is to rout the enemy with a diverse array of punishing attacks.
Classes
Pugilist, Lancer, Rogue, Archer, Thaumaturge, Arcanist
Jobs
Monk, Dragoon, Ninja, Samurai, Reaper, Viper, Bard, Machinist, Dancer, Black Mage, Summoner, Red Mage, Pictomancer
Limited Jobs*: Blue Mage
* Certain restrictions apply to limited job participation in duties.
The following methods can be used to invite players to join your party, or to accept a party invitation.
Inviting via the Subcommand Menu
Select the player you wish to invite, then select Invite to Party from the subcommand menu.
Inviting via the Social Interface
Select the player you wish to invite from your friend list or the Player Search results, then select Invite to Party from the subcommand menu.
Inviting via the Chat Log
Select the name of the player you wish to invite from the chat log, then select Invite to Party from the subcommand menu.
The Duty Finder allows players to register for duties without having to form a party. By selecting a desired duty, players will be matched automatically with other players spanning multiple Worlds.
* The Duty Finder is accessible upon unlocking either guildhests or the Sastasha Seagrot.
Upon opening the Duty Finder, a list of available duties will be displayed.
Select your desired duty, then select Join to register.
* Up to five duties can be registered at the same time.
When matching has completed, a window identifying the selected duty will be displayed. When you are ready to enter, select Commence to begin.
* A Duty Finder penalty will be incurred in the following cases:
- You withdraw from a duty three times in a day, via either the withdraw button or allowing the timer to run out.
- You abandon a duty before it is complete and all other party members are present.
If a player should happen to disconnect or leave your party in the middle of a duty, it may be necessary to add a new member to the party.
In such instances, a window will appear prompting the party leader to find new members. By selecting Yes, the Duty Finder will locate new members and add them to the party automatically.
To join a party in progress that is requesting new members, first check the box next to Join Party in Progress before selecting a duty.
* Members can only be added when players have been randomly matched for a duty.
* This option is only available when you are not already joined in a party with others.
Under normal circumstances, certain role requirements must be met when registering for a duty. However, parties that meet the party size requirement before registering are free to use any combination of roles.
However, certain duties such as the Crystal Tower require that all parties adhere to the indicated role requirements.
* Members can only be added when players have been randomly matched for a duty.
When using the Duty Roulette, you will be assigned a random duty from among those you have unlocked. By electing to undertake a duty at random, you will receive enhanced rewards.
* The enhanced rewards from Duty Roulette may only be claimed once a day for each category.
| Duty Roulette: Expert | An expert dungeon will be selected at random from among those you have unlocked. * Please note that an average item level requirement must be met to undertake these duties. |
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| Duty Roulette: High-level Dungeons | A level 50/60/70/80/90 dungeon will be selected at random from among those you have unlocked. * Please note that an average item level requirement must be met to undertake these duties. |
| Duty Roulette: Leveling | A leveling-focused duty will be selected at random from among those you have unlocked. * Please note that the category is unlocked upon completing at least two associated duties. |
| Duty Roulette: Trials | A trial will be selected at random from among those you have completed. * Please note that the category is unlocked upon completing at least two associated duties. * Please note that an average item level requirement must be met to undertake these duties. |
| Duty Roulette: Main Scenario | A main scenario duty for full parties (8 players) will be selected at random from among those you have unlocked. * Please note that the category is unlocked upon completing at least two associated duties. |
| Duty Roulette: Guildhests | A guildhest will be selected at random from among those you have unlocked. * Please note that the category is unlocked upon completing at least two associated duties. |
| Duty Roulette: Alliance Raids | A 24-member alliance raid will be selected at random from among those you have unlocked. * Please note that the category is unlocked upon completing at least two associated duties. * The highest item level requirement of the available duties will be applied. |
| Duty Roulette: Normal Raids | An 8-man raid will be selected at random from among those you have unlocked. * Please note that the category is unlocked upon completing at least two associated duties. * Please note that an average item level requirement must be met to undertake these duties. |
| Duty Roulette: Mentor | A mentor-oriented duty will be selected at random from among those you have unlocked. * Only available if you have achieved battle mentor status. |
Before challenging powerful foes with a party or alliance, you can confirm the status of your teammates using the ready check command.
By selecting Ready Check under Social in the main menu, a dialog box will display to confirm a ready check will begin. Select Yes to send a notification to all members of your party or alliance.
When one of your party members has commenced a ready check, a dialog box will display allowing you to indicate your current status.
After all party members have confirmed their status, or the time allowed has expired, the results of the ready check will be displayed. If you find one or more party members are not prepared, you can either commence another ready check, or discuss the situation with your party members.
It is possible to display a countdown visible by all party and alliance members.
1. Select Countdown under Party in the main menu.
2. Next, select a countdown length between five and thirty seconds, then select Start.
* A countdown can also be initiated using the /countdown text command.
Player commendation is a system whereby you can commend a party member who left a positive impression upon you in the course of duty.
Commendations can be accumulated over time. By receiving a certain amount, you will unlock achievements that grant special rewards.
* Players who queue for a duty in a party can only give commendations to players outside of their party.
Upon the conclusion of a duty, the Player Commendation button will appear in the bottom right of the screen. Selecting it will display an interface wherein you can commend a party member.
Vote dismiss is a function whereby players who are absent for extended periods or harass others can be democratically expelled from the party.
* Please be warned that unjustified usage of vote dismiss is a punishable act.
To initiate a vote, first select Party Members from the Party section of the main menu. Next, select the
party member you wish to nominate for dismissal, then Vote Dismiss from the submenu.
The Party Finder allows players to recruit adventurers on the same World or data center who share common goals. It is also possible to recruit specific players to a party using a private party password.
* The Party Finder feature can be accessed upon clearing the Sastasha Seagrot.
To look for a party, select Search for Party and specify your search criteria. A list of parties recruiting members will be displayed. * Parties listed in the Party Finder window will appear differently depending on their recruitment settings.
1. Parties recruiting players on all Worlds on the same data center
2. Parties recruiting players on the same World
3. Parties requiring a password
Upon selecting a party, you can view details including the party leader and party roles currently filled.
Upon finding a compatible party, simply select Join Party.
Parties that have been set as private, however, will require you to enter a password before joining.
Passwords are a four-digit number set by the player who is recruiting party members. As they can also be used when recruiting for cross-world parties, passwords are ideal for creating parties with friends who play on other Worlds.
To recruit adventurers for your own party, select Recruit Members and specify your recruitment criteria.
When you have finished setting your criteria, select Recruit Members. Interested individuals will then join your party.
| 1. Duty | Select the type of duty you wish to recruit for. |
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| 2. Objective | Specify the objective of your party. |
| 3. Comment | Include supplemental information pertinent to your party recruitment. |
| 4. Roles | Designate roles required for your party. |
| 5. Search Area | Expand search to all Worlds on the same data center, or require use of a private party password. |
| 6. Conditions | Specify if only players who have previously completed the duty may join your party. |
| 7. Duty Finder Settings | Specify if item level requirements will be set when undertaking duties in your party. * Settings assigned here are for display only. |
| 8. Language | Indicate which languages should be spoken or understood by party members. |
By adding players to your Friend List, you can easily view their login details, as well as send messages to friends on the same Home World via the Moogle Delivery Service.
Players can send messages, items, and gil to friends on the same World via the Moogle Delivery Service.
This service can be accessed by speaking with one of the many delivery moogles stationed throughout Eorzea, or by clicking a moogle letter box.
Messages can even be received when offline, making this service an ideal way to send gil and items to your friends.
You can check for new messages by speaking with a delivery moogle or viewing server information at the top right of your screen.
* In-game item bonuses such as Veteran Rewards will be distributed via the Moogle Delivery Service.
