{"id":17307,"date":"2024-11-12T01:01:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T01:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=17307"},"modified":"2026-03-23T21:14:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T21:14:40","slug":"ff-xiv-jobs-tier-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-jobs-tier-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Fantasy 14 Jobs Tier List | What is the best Class in FF XIV 7.1?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So, who do you think is truly the best job in Final Fantasy XIV\u2019s 7.1 Crossroads tier list? Maybe it\u2019s the job that always Prowns in FF14, or maybe it\u2019s one that got a surprising boost in the 7.1 update. There\u2019s more to it than just picking the usual best job \u2014 it\u2019s all about how the jobs were adjusted in this patch, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Crossroads update, each role \u2014 whether Tank, Healer, or DPS \u2014 has its place and power in Patch 7.1. But which job is the real winner? Well, that depends. Maybe you\u2019re looking for the top performer in dungeons and raids, or maybe your heart is set on PVP. It\u2019s all here in Crossroads, from intense PVE raids to battlegrounds and arena fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, today we\u2019re learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FF XIV 7.1 Top PVE DPS;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FF XIV 7.1 Top PVE Healers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FF XIV 7.1 Top PVE Tanks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FF XIV 7.1 Top PVP DPS;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FF XIV 7.1 Top PVP Healers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FF XIV 7.1 Top PVP Tanks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>And also, jobs for newbies, classes for people, who just back in the game, and some pieces of common information about Jobs in Crossroads! Exclusive loot is never far away with the right <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/\">ffxiv boosts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info flex\">\n    <div class=\"flex\" style=\"flex-basis: calc(100% - 130px);flex-direction: column;justify-content: space-between\">\n        <h3 class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMPORTANT-NOTE\" style=\"color: Orange;padding: var(--ec-spacing-1x);margin: 0\">\n            IMPORTANT NOTE:\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"padding: 1rem;margin: 0;font-weight: bold\">\n            Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span style=\"color: green\">PROMOCODE<\/span> for a Discount to CUT ON ALL YOUR BOOSTS.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/promocode1_result-1.webp\" alt=\"Epiccarry - Special Promo code block Discount\" style=\"max-width: 130px;margin: auto\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also interested in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-overview\/\"><strong>Final Fantasy XIV 7.1 Overview &amp; release date<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-allagan-tomestones-guide\/\"><strong>Final Fantasy XIV Allagan Tomestones Guide | How to Farm Allagan Tomestones<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-jobs-tier-list\/\"><strong>Final Fantasy 14 Jobs Tier List | What is the best Class in FF XIV 7.1?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-gil-guide\/\">Final Fantasy XIV Gil guide | How To Farm Gil In FF XIV (fresh methods)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/final-fantasy-xiv-the-jade-stoa-unreal-trial-guide\/\">Final Fantasy XIV The Jade Stoa Unreal Trial Guide | FF XIV 7.1 Byakko\u2019s Tactics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-yuweyawata-field-station-guide\/\">Final Fantasy 14 Yuweyawata Field Station Guide | FF XIV 7.1 Dungeon guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ffxiv-echoes-of-vanadiel-jeuno-the-first-walk-raid-guide\/\">FF XIV Echoes of Vana\u2019diel \u2013 Jeuno: The First Walk Raid guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/final-fantasy-14-the-cloud-of-darkness-chaotic-guide\/\">Final Fantasy 14 7.1 The Cloud Of Darkness Chaotic Guide | Chaotic Alliance Raid Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FF XIV The Minstrel\u2019s Ballad: Sphene\u2019s Burden Trial Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-ultimate-raid-guide\/\">Final Fantasy 14 Ultimate Raid Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-leveling-guide\/\">Final Fantasy XIV Leveling Guide | How to level up your character 1-100<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Fantasy XIV Trials guide | All Trials Type Explained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ff-xiv-futures-rewritten-guide\/\">Final Fantasy 14 Futures Rewritten Ultimate Raid Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Fantasy 14 Jobs | Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-Crossroads-DPS-tier-list.webp\" alt=\"FF XIV Black Mage ranking 7.1\" class=\"wp-image-17320\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-Crossroads-DPS-tier-list.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-Crossroads-DPS-tier-list-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-Crossroads-DPS-tier-list-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-Crossroads-DPS-tier-list-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Final Fantasy XIV, the job system lets you try every role\u2014Tank, Healer, and DPS (Damage Dealer)\u2014all on one character, unlike the single-class system in many other MMORPGs. This flexibility means you can switch jobs anytime, adapting to different playstyles and content. Tanks absorb damage and keep enemy focus, Healers support and revive, and DPS jobs aim for high damage. In Patch 7.1, Crossroads introduces adjustments to these roles for better balance in high-level content, making every job valuable in unique ways for dungeons, raids, and trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Role<\/td><td>Description<\/td><td>Example Jobs<\/td><td>Key Features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tank<\/td><td>Shields the party, keeping enemies focused on them and soaking up damage.<\/td><td>Paladin, Dark Knight<\/td><td>High HP, defensive abilities, crowd control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healer<\/td><td>Restores health, removes harmful effects, and revives fallen members.<\/td><td>White Mage, Sage<\/td><td>Healing over time, shields, mitigation skills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melee DPS<\/td><td>Close-range fighters focusing on combos and positioning to deal maximum damage.<\/td><td>Monk, Ninja<\/td><td>High raw damage, mobility, positional skills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ranged DPS<\/td><td>Attacks from afar, supporting with buffs and high burst damage.<\/td><td>Bard, Dancer<\/td><td>Mobility, party buffs, consistent damage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic DPS<\/td><td>Uses spells to deal heavy damage, though limited by cast times and positioning.<\/td><td>Black Mage, Red Mage<\/td><td>Burst damage, utility, complex rotations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/gil\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Final Fantasy XIV Gil<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Skip the Grind with masters!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/final-fantasy-xiv-gil.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV GIL\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Fantasy 14 Jobs | FF 14 7.1 PVE DPS Tier List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In Final Fantasy XIV: Patch 7.1 &#8211; Crossroads, the DPS Tier List ranks each job based on their power in endgame PVE (Player vs. Environment) content. This patch brought key updates to abilities, damage output, and playstyle balance, making it more fun and challenging to decide the best jobs. Here\u2019s a look at the S, A, and B Tier DPS jobs. Remember, every job can succeed in the Crossroads, but some might give you an extra edge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tier<\/td><td>Job<\/td><td>Why They&#8217;re Here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Black Mage<\/td><td>Raw damage powerhouse\u2014slow casting, but massive spells hit like a truck.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Pictomancer<\/td><td>High burst damage with art spells\u2014doesn\u2019t revive allies but paints the field red.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Samurai<\/td><td>Consistent combos and great output\u2014masterful in high-end content.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Red Mage<\/td><td>Solid mix of damage and revival spells\u2014an invaluable asset in tight encounters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Viper<\/td><td>New high-speed attacker\u2014quick and deadly but needs careful rotation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Dancer<\/td><td>Smooth, support-focused\u2014good buffs for party members but lower damage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Machinist<\/td><td>Great with guns, but lacking firepower compared to others in Crossroads.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Bard<\/td><td>Team player with party buffs\u2014useful, but damage output leaves room for improvement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/the-futures-rewritten-ultimate-raid\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FFXIV The Futures Rewritten Ultimate Raid Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Get 735 Gear<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ffxiv-the-futures-rewritten-ultimate-raid-boost.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV The Futures Rewritten Ultimate Raid\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Fantasy 14 Jobs | FF 14 7.1 PVE Healer Tier list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.1 &#8211; Crossroads, healers are ranked based on their strength in high-end content like extreme trials and raids. Patch 7.1 brought changes to healer abilities and balance, making each healer a great choice but with some fun differences. In this tier list, we\u2019ll look at which healer jobs stand out and why they shine in the Crossroads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tier<\/td><td>Healer Job<\/td><td>Why They&#8217;re Here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Astrologian<\/td><td>At the Crossroads of stars and healing in 7.1, Astrologian shines with great utility and offensive spells\u2014truly an invaluable asset in extreme trials!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>White Mage<\/td><td>The classic healer of 7.1 Crossroads, White Mage has strong healing abilities and is a great choice to protect and support your party members.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Scholar<\/td><td>Scholar brings shields to mitigate damage in 7.1 Crossroads, making a big difference in raid content\u2014plus, they might just teach enemies a lesson!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Sage<\/td><td>New to the Crossroads in Patch 7.1, Sage needs more attention to master but can be a valuable support once you get the hang of their abilities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Fantasy 14 Jobs | FF 14 7.1 PVE Tank Tier List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-XIV-7.1-healer-tier-list.webp\" alt=\"FF XIV top DPS for PVE Crossroads\" class=\"wp-image-17315\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-XIV-7.1-healer-tier-list.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-XIV-7.1-healer-tier-list-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-XIV-7.1-healer-tier-list-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-XIV-7.1-healer-tier-list-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.1 &#8211; Crossroads, tanks are all about defense and protecting party members. Some tanks also deal damage while they tank, which is great for helping the party. Here\u2019s the 7.1 tank tier list for Crossroads!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tier<\/td><td>Tank Job<\/td><td>Why They&#8217;re Here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Warrior<\/td><td>Warrior is strong, heals itself, and has raw damage output\u2014great for solo play and helping the party.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Dark Knight<\/td><td>Dark Knight is dark and cool, has good defense, and can deal damage while tanking.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Gunbreaker<\/td><td>Gunbreaker has lots of abilities, strong rotations, and good damage output. Harder to master, though.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Paladin<\/td><td>Paladin protects allies well with shields and healing, but deals less damage than other tanks.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/jeuno-alliance-raid\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FFXIV Jeuno Alliance Raid Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">With Pentamelded gear<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ffxiv-jeuno-alliance-raid-boost.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Jeuno Alliance Raid Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Fantasy 14 Jobs | FF 14 7.1 PVP DPS tier list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-tanks-in-Final-Fantasy-14-Crossroads-update.webp\" alt=\"Crossroads patch 7.1 job changes\" class=\"wp-image-17314\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-tanks-in-Final-Fantasy-14-Crossroads-update.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-tanks-in-Final-Fantasy-14-Crossroads-update-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-tanks-in-Final-Fantasy-14-Crossroads-update-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-tanks-in-Final-Fantasy-14-Crossroads-update-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.1 &#8211; Crossroads PVP, here\u2019s a tier list for DPS jobs in PVP arenas and Battlegrounds. Some jobs are great for high damage, while others are best for surprising or supporting your team. Let\u2019s check out where each job stands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tier<\/td><td>Job<\/td><td>Why They&#8217;re Here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Dragoon<\/td><td>Pure power. Jump in, deal damage, jump out. No delays in attacks\u2014top choice for quick, strong attacks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Samurai<\/td><td>High burst damage and good tricks. A big hit when it counts but harder to land at high ranks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Ninja<\/td><td>Sneaky and tactical. Ninja waits for the right time to strike but needs good team support.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Bard<\/td><td>Great for helping team members with buffs. But, if the team is bad, Bard struggles.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Machinist<\/td><td>Can deal big damage with its long-range shots, but easy to dodge at higher ranks.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/the-jade-stoa-unreal-trial\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FFXIV The Jade Stoa Unreal Trial Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Choose amount of successfull runs!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ffxiv-the-jade-stoa-unreal-trial-boost.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV The Jade Stoa Unreal Trial Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Fantasy 14 Jobs | FF 14 7.1 PVP Healer Tier List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-7.1-top-PVE-DPS-jobs.webp\" alt=\"FF XIV Warrior tank guide Patch 7.1\" class=\"wp-image-17313\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-7.1-top-PVE-DPS-jobs.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-7.1-top-PVE-DPS-jobs-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-7.1-top-PVE-DPS-jobs-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FF-XIV-7.1-top-PVE-DPS-jobs-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.1 Crossroads, the healer tier list for PVP focuses on which among healing jobs can best keep the team alive while also helping deal damage in Arenas and BGs. The strongest healers can help a party member in trouble, heal, and add a little offensive power when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tier<\/td><td>Job<\/td><td>Why They\u2019re Here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>White Mage<\/td><td>Strong healing with great damage. The White Mage can turn a tough fight around with shield samba-like abilities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Astrologian<\/td><td>Good at buffing a party member or setting up powerful group shields. Has great ranking in PVP arenas and BGs in FF XIV 7.1.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Sage<\/td><td>Tries to balance healing and damage, but struggles a bit in PVP. Helpful for damage support, but not the best healer.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Scholar<\/td><td>Strong shields but limited damage output, so it\u2019s not a top pick for battle in Patch 7.1.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/weekly-activities-bundle\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FFXIV Weekly Activities Bundle<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Skip Grind, Enjoy Game!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ffxiv-weekly-activities-bundle.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Weekly Activities Bundle\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>In Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.1 Crossroads, White Mage ranks as a strongest among S-tier jobs, healing and dealing damage effectively, like a tank in a healer\u2019s clothing. Astrologian also ranks high for its strong shields and buffs for party members, though it\u2019s a bit more complex. Sage and Scholar sit in B tier jobs: they add some benefits but aren\u2019t the strongest for PVP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Fantasy 14 Jobs | FF 14 7.1 PVP Tank tier list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-FF-XIV-job-for-Patch-7.1.webp\" alt=\"FF XIV 7.1 job tier list for beginners\" class=\"wp-image-17312\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-FF-XIV-job-for-Patch-7.1.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-FF-XIV-job-for-Patch-7.1-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-FF-XIV-job-for-Patch-7.1-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-FF-XIV-job-for-Patch-7.1-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Patch 7.1\u2019s Crossroads of PvP showdowns has every tank class fighting for the top! From Dark Knights who thrive on power to Warriors who stun crowds with a jump, here&#8217;s the tank tier list for FF14\u2019s latest patch. Choosing the right tank can make or break a team \u2014 and 7.1 is all about that final fantasy crystal encounter. Here\u2019s where each tank stands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tier<\/td><td>Job<\/td><td>Why They\u2019re Here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Paladin<\/td><td>Unkillable with the right moves. If you see a Paladin in PVP arenas and BGs in FF XIV 7.1, they\u2019re pushing that crystal like it&#8217;s their dance partner.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Warrior<\/td><td>The master of crowd control. With a jump stun that shakes enemies, the Warrior is a force to be feared on the battlefield.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Dark Knight<\/td><td>Known for surviving the worst encounters. The Dark Knight shines with durability and can be a pain to push back off the crystal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Gunbreaker<\/td><td>Feels like a DPS with a tank\u2019s survivability. Though not the flashiest, the Gunbreaker holds strong, giving teammates a much-needed breather.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/the-jade-stoa-unreal-trial\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FFXIV The Jade Stoa Unreal Trial Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Choose amount of successfull runs!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ffxiv-the-jade-stoa-unreal-trial-boost.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV The Jade Stoa Unreal Trial Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is absolute meta in Final Fantasy 14 7.1? | The Best Job in FF XIV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-14-7.1-best-healer-jobs.webp\" alt=\"FF XIV best PVE jobs Patch 7.1\" class=\"wp-image-17310\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-14-7.1-best-healer-jobs.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-14-7.1-best-healer-jobs-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-14-7.1-best-healer-jobs-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Final-Fantasy-14-7.1-best-healer-jobs-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.1 Crossroads, each job shines in different ways! Whether you\u2019re a tank, healer, or DPS, every job has a role in PVE or PVP. The 7.1 patch brought huge changes to abilities, balancing each class to make every role essential in dungeons, raids, and PVP. Here\u2019s the best of the best, from tanks to healers and damage-dealers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Role<\/td><td>Best Job<\/td><td>Why They\u2019re Here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PVE Tank<\/td><td>Warrior<\/td><td>Warrior\u2019s self-healing and crowd control make it nearly unstoppable \u2014 it\u2019s created to lead the charge in every war.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PVP Tank<\/td><td>Paladin<\/td><td>A shielded legend. Paladin keeps enemies locked down and dances with the crystal, winning games as the last defense.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PVE Healer<\/td><td>Astrologian<\/td><td>The stars align for Astrologian, who brings big heals and shields \u2014 a real benefit in extreme trials and encounters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PVP Healer<\/td><td>White Mage<\/td><td>White Mage\u2019s strong healing and deadly spells make them feel like a tank in PVP \u2014 created to revive any lost cause, still better than all the horde of red mages with their ultimate ability of course!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PVE DPS<\/td><td>Black Mage<\/td><td>Hits hard with slow but powerful spells, blowing enemies away in PVE. It\u2019s pure magic power, no holding back!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PVP DPS<\/td><td>Dragoon<\/td><td>Jump in, smash, jump out. Dragoon\u2019s fast and fearless, the best choice for a quick, powerful attack.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/jeuno-alliance-raid\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FFXIV Jeuno Alliance Raid Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">With Pentamelded gear<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ffxiv-jeuno-alliance-raid-boost.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Jeuno Alliance Raid Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Crossroads-7.1-FF-XIV-meta-jobs.webp\" alt=\"How to pick the best job in FF XIV 7.1\" class=\"wp-image-17309\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Crossroads-7.1-FF-XIV-meta-jobs.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Crossroads-7.1-FF-XIV-meta-jobs-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Crossroads-7.1-FF-XIV-meta-jobs-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Crossroads-7.1-FF-XIV-meta-jobs-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.1, the Crossroads update has brought big changes to jobs, making each role special and useful. In this patch, players can choose from Tanks, Healers, and DPS roles, and each one has strengths suited for different content. Tanks protect the team, Healers keep everyone alive, and DPS deal the most damage. Jobs are more balanced now, making it easier to pick any role and succeed in dungeons, raids, or PVP battles. And when you&#8217;re finally ready to pick your job and try on some of the most difficult content pieces of FFXIV, our <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/jeuno-alliance-raid\/\">FFXIV Jueno First Walk Boosting<\/a> offer might be of use to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each job has its own ranking in the tier list. For example, Warriors are top tanks in PVE because they can heal themselves and control enemies well. In PVP, Paladins rule with strong defenses and great teamwork skills. For healing, Astrologians and White Mages are top choices in PVE and PVP, bringing powerful heals and damage. 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