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FF14 Warrior: How to Tame Them Like Wild Animals and Uncover Their Hidden CharmsThis is an in-depth analysis video of the Warrior job in FF14. It highlights the Warrior's excellent survivability and simple controls, comparing it to other jobs to reveal its true value, along with the reasons why the author, who initially quit the job due to focusing only on attack power, picked up the Warrior again.
1. 🎮 The Story Behind Picking Up Warrior Again
· Most players probably have a job they tried for a bit to gain EXP and then abandoned. This video talks about the 'Warrior' job, which the author also did.
· Initially, the author chose Warrior because it seemed to have high attack power, but rarely used it after level 50. Recently, they rediscovered the charm of the Warrior.
· Initially, the author chose Warrior because it seemed to have high attack power, but rarely used it after level 50. Recently, they rediscovered the charm of the Warrior.
00:01 - 01:00
1. 🎮 The Story Behind Picking Up Warrior Again
· Most players probably have a job they tried for a bit to gain EXP and then abandoned. This video talks about the 'Warrior' job, which the author also did.
· Initially, the author chose Warrior because it seemed to have high attack power, but rarely used it after level 50. Recently, they rediscovered the charm of the Warrior.
· Initially, the author chose Warrior because it seemed to have high attack power, but rarely used it after level 50. Recently, they rediscovered the charm of the Warrior.
01:04 - 02:42
2. 🤔 Reasons for Choosing Warrior Initially and Giving Up
· The author excluded healer jobs at the start of the game, thinking they would have low attack power for solo play. They also excluded magic-using jobs like Black Mage, Summoner, and Bard because, despite appearing to have high attack power, they had a reputation for being 'squishy'.
· The remaining jobs were Monk, Dragoon, Ninja, Paladin, and Warrior. Considering the weapons, Warrior, which uses a 'two-handed axe', seemed to have the highest attack power.
· However, initially choosing Warrior solely for its attack power led to slow dungeon progress. After reaching level 50 and seeing the high attack power of other jobs like Samurai and Machinist, the author realized their mistake and quit Warrior, recalling that they were probably pursuing 'exhilaration' at the time.
· The remaining jobs were Monk, Dragoon, Ninja, Paladin, and Warrior. Considering the weapons, Warrior, which uses a 'two-handed axe', seemed to have the highest attack power.
· However, initially choosing Warrior solely for its attack power led to slow dungeon progress. After reaching level 50 and seeing the high attack power of other jobs like Samurai and Machinist, the author realized their mistake and quit Warrior, recalling that they were probably pursuing 'exhilaration' at the time.
02:43 - 05:01
3. 💪 Warrior's Biggest Appeal: Overwhelming Survivability and Simplicity
· Currently, the author mainly plays Dark Knight and Warrior, and is particularly drawn to the Warrior's exceptional survivability. Warriors are said to be so survivable that they 'rarely die unless you do something incredibly reckless or stand in unavoidable mechanics'.
· This is due to their excellent 'self-healing ability', allowing them to heal while attacking. This is almost equivalent to 'defensive buffs' and greatly aids in fulfilling the tank's core role of 'protecting party members'.
· Unlike other tank jobs that rely on healers for healing or use defensive buffs, Warrior's attacks contribute to their own survival, reducing the burden on healers. Furthermore, the skill set is simple, requiring less to learn, and provides a sense of 'invincibility' that allows for aggressive play in dungeons.
· This is due to their excellent 'self-healing ability', allowing them to heal while attacking. This is almost equivalent to 'defensive buffs' and greatly aids in fulfilling the tank's core role of 'protecting party members'.
· Unlike other tank jobs that rely on healers for healing or use defensive buffs, Warrior's attacks contribute to their own survival, reducing the burden on healers. Furthermore, the skill set is simple, requiring less to learn, and provides a sense of 'invincibility' that allows for aggressive play in dungeons.
05:02 - 08:27
4. ⚠️ Challenges of Playing Warrior: Expectations of Main Tank and Sub-Tank Role
· While Warrior is easy to play and feels invincible, there are a few issues. Firstly, players often get asked questions like 'You're a Warrior, so you'll main tank, right?' or 'Is it okay for me to main tank as Warrior?'. This is because there are high expectations for Warriors to perform the main tank role.
· Especially in high-difficulty content, Warriors tend to be perceived as main tanks. For players like the author who prefer playing as a sub-tank, this can lead to the impression that 'Warriors who aren't main-tanking are just tough people with low attack power'.
· When playing as a sub-tank, a Warrior might feel like they have little to do. However, this is a characteristic of Warrior: 'they really don't die and have nothing to do'. This also means they can instantly take over the main tank role if another tank is in danger.
· Especially in high-difficulty content, Warriors tend to be perceived as main tanks. For players like the author who prefer playing as a sub-tank, this can lead to the impression that 'Warriors who aren't main-tanking are just tough people with low attack power'.
· When playing as a sub-tank, a Warrior might feel like they have little to do. However, this is a characteristic of Warrior: 'they really don't die and have nothing to do'. This also means they can instantly take over the main tank role if another tank is in danger.
08:28 - 10:13
5. 🏃♂️ Warrior's Fast Pace: Performance in Dungeons
· Warriors are very adept at 'mobbing and killing trash mobs'. This is a common sight in typical dungeon runs, and the pace can be adjusted based on the party members' skill.
· The author specifically recalls struggling with reckless play as a Dark Knight around level 70, but felt 'surprisingly resilient even when playing recklessly' as a Warrior. This is possible thanks to the Warrior's self-healing capabilities.
· Unlike other jobs, Warriors become stronger as they level up and can exhibit twice the potential of other tanks in dungeons. This means even unfamiliar players can maintain peace of mind while playing Warrior.
· The author specifically recalls struggling with reckless play as a Dark Knight around level 70, but felt 'surprisingly resilient even when playing recklessly' as a Warrior. This is possible thanks to the Warrior's self-healing capabilities.
· Unlike other jobs, Warriors become stronger as they level up and can exhibit twice the potential of other tanks in dungeons. This means even unfamiliar players can maintain peace of mind while playing Warrior.
10:14 - 11:50
6. 🧠 How Playing Warrior Affects Playing Other Tanks
· Once you get used to playing Warrior, you might experience becoming a 'flabby Dark Knight with the heart of a Warrior' when playing other tank jobs. In other words, situations that Warrior could easily handle will feel more difficult when playing other jobs.
· Because Warrior plays with significantly higher survivability than other jobs in dungeons, the 'combat IQ' required for other tank jobs can relatively decrease. This means that as you become accustomed to playing Warrior, you'll need to think and calculate more when playing other jobs.
· Because Warrior plays with significantly higher survivability than other jobs in dungeons, the 'combat IQ' required for other tank jobs can relatively decrease. This means that as you become accustomed to playing Warrior, you'll need to think and calculate more when playing other jobs.
11:51 - 15:27
7. 💖 Warrior from a Healer's Perspective: A Job Friendly to Beginners
· While practicing healer jobs, the author often feels flustered in dungeons, but feels relatively relaxed when playing with a Warrior. Thanks to the Warrior's excellent survivability, even if the healer makes a mistake, the impact on the entire party is minimal.
· Compared to other tank jobs, Warrior can be perceived as a job that requires less 'nurturing' (i.e., support). However, this is possible due to the Warrior's high potential and provides a very good environment for beginner healers to practice.
· Warrior can maintain high survivability without complex controls, making it easy for healers to assess party members' capabilities and play accordingly. Therefore, Warrior is highly recommended not only for tank beginners but also for players who want to practice healing.
· Compared to other tank jobs, Warrior can be perceived as a job that requires less 'nurturing' (i.e., support). However, this is possible due to the Warrior's high potential and provides a very good environment for beginner healers to practice.
· Warrior can maintain high survivability without complex controls, making it easy for healers to assess party members' capabilities and play accordingly. Therefore, Warrior is highly recommended not only for tank beginners but also for players who want to practice healing.