Dragoon

Introduction

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Of all the things that are symbolic of the nation of Ishgard, few are more recognized than the dragoon. Born amidst the timeless conflict between men and dragons, these lance-wielding knights have developed an aerial style of combat, that they might better pierce the scaled hides of their mortal foes. Taking to the firmament as though it were an extension of the land, they descend upon the enemy with every onze of their bodies behind the blow. It is this penetrative power that characterizes the dragoon.

— FinalFantasyXIV.com 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.

General information

Guild

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.

Equipment

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

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

Quests

Quest	Type	Level	Quest giver	Unlocks
Eye of the Dragon
Lance of Fury
Unfading Skies
Double Dragoon
Fatal Seduction
Into the Dragon's Maw
Sky's the Limit
Days of Azure
Heart of Justice
Sworn Upon a Lance
Dragoon's Errand
Sanguine Dragoon
Dragoon's Fate
Friends Through Eternity		60	Alberic
Drowsy Dragons		63	Alberic
Serpent and the Sea of Rubies		65	Alberic
Dark as the Night Sky		68	Orn Khai
Dragon Sound		70	Orn Khai

Actions

PvE actions

Action	Acquired		Level	Type	MP	TP	Casting	Recast	Description
True Thrust	LNC		1	Weaponskill		70	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 160.
Vorpal Thrust	LNC		4	Weaponskill		60	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Impulse Drive	LNC		6	Weaponskill		70	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 200.
Heavy Thrust	LNC		10	Weaponskill		70	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. 190 when executed from a target's flank.
Piercing Talon	LNC	1	15	Weaponskill		130	Instant	3s	Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 120.
Life Surge	LNC		18	Ability			Instant	50s	Ensures critical damage for first weaponskill used while Life Surge is active. Damage dealt will be absorbed as HP, up to 10% of maximum HP.
Full Thrust	LNC		26	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Blood for Blood	LNC	1	30	Ability			Instant	80s	Increases damage dealt by 15% and damage suffered by 10%.
Jump	DRG	1	30	Ability			Instant	30s	Delivers a jumping attack with a potency of 260. Returns you to your original position after the attack is made.
Elusive Jump	DRG	1	35	Ability			Instant	30s	Executes a jump to a location 15 yalms behind you, while removing any Heavy or Bind effects.
Disembowel	LNC		38	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Doom Spike	DRG	1	40	Weaponskill		160	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 140 to all enemies in a straight line before you.
Spineshatter Dive	DRG	1	45	Ability			Instant	60s	Delivers a jumping attack with a potency of 210.
Chaos Thrust	LNC		50	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. 140 when executed from a target's rear.
Dragonfire Dive	DRG	1	50	Ability			Instant	120s	Delivers a jumping fire-based attack with a potency of 320 to all nearby enemies. Cannot be executed while bound.
Battle Litany	DRG	1	52	Ability			Instant	180s	Increases critical hit rate of self and nearby party members by 15%.
Blood of the Dragon	DRG	1	54	Ability			Instant	30s	Increases potency of Jump and Spineshatter Dive by 30%.
Fang and Claw	DRG	1	56	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 260. 300 when executed from a target's flank.
Wheeling Thrust	DRG	1	58	Weaponskill		50	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 260. 300 when executed from a target's rear.
Geirskogul	DRG	1	60	Ability			Instant	30s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 230 to all enemies in a straight line before you.
Sonic Thrust	DRG		62	Weaponskill		100	Instant	2.5s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100 to all enemies in a straight line before you.
Dragon Sight	DRG		66	Ability			Instant	120s	Grants Right Eye to self and Left Eye to target party member, increasing your damage dealt by 10% and the target party member's damage dealt by 5%, as long as target remains within 12 yalms.
Mirage Dive	DRG		68	Ability			Instant	1s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 210.
Nastrond	DRG	1	70	Ability			Instant	10s	Delivers an attack with a potency of 330 to all enemies in a straight line before you.

Melee DPS actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	MP	TP	Casting	Recast	Description
Second Wind	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	8	Ability			Instant	120s	Instantly restores own HP.
Arm's Length	Melee DPS	12	Ability			Instant	60s	Creates a barrier nullifying knockback and draw-in effects.
Leg Sweep	Melee DPS	16	Ability			Instant	40s	Stuns target.
Diversion	Magic Ranged DPS Melee DPS	20	Ability			Instant	120s	Reduces enmity generation.
Invigorate	Melee DPS Physical Ranged DPS	24	Ability			Instant	120s	Instantly restores 400 TP.
Bloodbath	Melee DPS	32	Ability			Instant	90s	Converts a portion of physical damage dealt into HP.
Goad	Melee DPS	36	Ability			Instant	180s	Refreshes TP of a single party member.
Feint	Melee DPS	40	Ability			Instant	120s	Lowers target's strength and dexterity by 10%.
Crutch	Melee DPS	44	Ability			Instant	90s	Removes Bind and Heavy from target party member other than self.
True North	Melee DPS	48	Ability			Instant	150s	Nullifies all action direction requirements.

Traits

PvE traits

Trait	Acquired		Level	Effect
Enhanced Strength	PGL LNC SAM		20	Increases strength by 8.
Enhanced Strength II	PGL LNC SAM		40	Increases strength by 16.
Enhanced Strength III	PGL LNC SAM		60	Increases strength by 24.
Lance Mastery	DRG		64	Allows for immediate execution of Wheeling Thrust after landing Fang and Claw, or Fang and Claw after landing Wheeling Thrust, increasing potency by 100.
Life of the Dragon	DRG		70	Allows for the strengthening of the gaze of the first brood upon using Mirage Dive while under the effect of Blood of the Dragon. When the gaze is its strongest (3 units), Geirskogul will grant you the Life of the Dragon status in place of Blood of the Dragon. While under the effect of Life of the Dragon, Geirskogul will change to Nastrond. Life of the Dragon will revert to Blood of the Dragon when duration expires.

Job mechanics

Dragon Gauge is Dragoon's Job Gauge.

Dragon Gauge in PvE

The Dragon Gauge is displayed upon executing Blood of the Dragon, indicating the amount of time remaining before the effect fades.

The potency of Jump and Spineshatter Dive are increased when executed under the effect of Blood of the Dragon.

Using the weaponskill Mirage Dive (acquired at level 68) while under the effect of Blood of the Dragon will attract the gaze of the first brood. The icon on the left of the Dragon Gauge indicates the strength of the gaze, up to a maximum of 4 units.

Using Geirskogul while under the brood's full gaze will trigger Life of the Dragon, changing the Blood Gauge to red and allowing for the execution of the devastating weaponskill Nastrond.

Dragon Gauge in PvP

The Dragon Gauge is displayed upon executing the PvP action Blood of the Dragon, indicating the amount of time remaining before the effect fades.

The potency of Jump and Spineshatter Dive are increased when executed under the effect of Blood of the Dragon and will draw the gaze of the first brood. The icon on the left of the Dragon Gauge indicates the strength of the gaze, up to a maximum of 4 units.

Using the PvP action Geirskogul while under the brood's full gaze will trigger Life of the Dragon, changing the Blood Gauge to red and allowing for the execution of the devastating weaponskill Nastrond.

Gallery

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See also

• Dragoon Guide
• Dragoon Endgame Rotations
• Dragoon Macros

External links

• FinalFantasyXIV.com Dragoon on the official website.

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