Races
Final Fantasy XIV features eight playable races: Hyur, Elezen, Lalafell, Miqo'te, Roegadyn, Au Ra, Viera, and Hrothgar. Each playable race is divided into two clans.
Hyur
- Main article: Hyur
This hominin race is average in height and build. The Hyur are the most populous and widespread of the playable races.
The Hyur are divided into Midlander and Highlander clans. Female Highlanders were first added with A Realm Reborn.
On the First, they are called Hume, while on the Ninth they are known as the Hyune. In the New World, they call themselves the Tonawawta.
Elezen
- Main article: Elezen
This elfin race is tall and slender. They have slightly longer life spans when compared to the other races. The Elezen believe that they originated in Eorzea, and that it was once their sole dominion.
The Elezen are divided into Wildwood and Duskwight clans.
On the First, they are called Elves, while on the Ninth they are known as the Eldite.
Lalafell
- Main article: Lalafell
The Lalafell are a diminutive race from seas south of Eorzea. They possess child-like appearances and cheerful attitudes.
Lalafell are divided into Plainsfolk and Dunesfolk.
On the First, they are called Dwarves, while on the Ninth they are known as the Milalla.
Miqo'te
- Main article: Miqo'te
This feline race possesses large ears and furred tails. They migrated to Eorzea during the Age of Endless Frost in the Fifth Umbral Era.
Miqo'te are divided into Seekers of the Sun and Keepers of the Moon. Male Miqo'te were first added with A Realm Reborn.
On the First, they are called Mystel. In the New World, they call themselves the Hhetsarro.
Roegadyn
- Main article: Roegadyn
The Roegadyn's massive muscular frames make them distinguishable from afar. Descended from maritime people that roamed the northern seas, they are sometimes considered a barbaric race.
Roegadyn are divided into Sea Wolves and Hellsguard. Female Roegadyn were first added with A Realm Reborn.
On the First, they are called Galdjent.
Au Ra
Introduced in Heavensward, the Au Ra are a superficially reptilian race with horns, scales and tails.
The Au Ra are divided into Raen and Xaela clans.
On the First, they are called Drahn.
Viera
Introduced in Shadowbringers, the Viera were originally female only. Male Viera were added with Endwalker. They are a superficially leporine race, with long fur-covered ears and lithe features.
Viera are divided into Rava and Veena clans.
On the First, they are called Viis. In the New World, they call themselves the Shetona.
Hrothgar
Introduced in Shadowbringers, the Hrothgar were originally male only. Female Hrothgar were added with Dawntrail. They are a large leonine race with a fearsome bestial appearance.
Hrothgar are divided into Helions and The Lost "clans," although it is more accurate to say that these are social groups instead of implying a geographical origin as in a traditional clan.
On the First, they are called Ronso. In the New World, they call themselves the Xbr'aal.
Regional distribution
| Cities | Elezen | Hyur | Lalafell | Miqo'te | Roegadyn | Au Ra | Viera | Hrothgar | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | Duskwight | Midlanders | Highlanders | Plainsfolk | Dunesfolk | Seekers of the Sun | Keepers of the Moon | Sea Wolves | Hellsguard | Raen | Xaela | Rava | Veena | Helion | The Lost | |
| Gridania | 30% | 10% | 40% | * | * | * | * | 10% | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * |
| Limsa Lominsa | * | * | 10% | * | 20% | * | 20% | * | 40% | * | * | * | * | * | * | * |
| Ul'dah | * | * | 30% | 10% | * | 40% | * | * | * | 10% | * | * | * | * | * | * |
| Ishgard | 70% "Ishgardian" | 20% | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | |
| Ala Mhigo | * | * | 10% | 60% | * | * | 10% | * | * | 10% | * | * | * | * | * | * |
| Doma | * | * | 60% "Far Eastern" | * | * | * | * | 10% "Far Eastern" | 10% | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| Sharlayan | Unknown. Note: Though its citizens are diverse, Sharlayan does not make population statistics public in the interest of equality | |||||||||||||||
| Werlyt | * | * | 80% "Ilsabardian" | * | * | * | * | * | * | 15% "Near Eastern" | * | * | * | * | ||
| Bozja | * | * | 10% "Ilsabardian" | * | * | * | * | 10% "Ilsabardian" | * | * | * | * | 75% | |||
| Radz-at-Han** | * | * | 50% "Near Eastern" | * | * | * | * | * | * | 25% "Near Eastern" | * | * | * | * | ||
*These minority races and others collectively make up the remaining percentage.
**Matanga and Arkasodara make up 20% of Radz-at-Han's population.
Regional distribution in the First
| Cities | Hume | Elf | Galdjent | Mystel | Viis | Ronso | Drahn | Zun (Amalj'aa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crystarium | 30% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 5% | 5% | 5% | |
| Eulmore | 40% | 5% | 5% | 35% | 5% | 10% |
Dwarves, the equivalent of Lalafell in the First, primarily live in the mountains of Kholusia.
Starting Attributes
Note that these differences are quite insignificant as they do not affect stat growth, especially at end-game when you have many hundreds to thousands of points of each stat.
| Race | Strength | Dexterity | Vitality | Intelligence | Mind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyur | Midlander | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 |
| Highlander | 23 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | |
| Elezen | Wildwood | 20 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 19 |
| Duskwight | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | |
| Lalafell | Plainsfolk | 19 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
| Dunesfolk | 19 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | |
| Miqo'te | Seekers of the Sun | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Keepers of the Moon | 19 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | |
| Roegadyn | Sea Wolves | 22 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 21 |
| Hellsguard | 20 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 22 | |
| Au Ra | Raen | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 |
| Xaela | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | |
| Hrothgar | Helions | 23 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 23 |
| The Lost | 23 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 23 | |
| Viera | Rava | 20 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| Veena | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | |
Height
| Race | Gender | 0% | 50% | 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US (ft/in) | Metric (cm) | US (ft/in) | Metric (cm) | US (ft/in) | Metric (cm) | ||
| Roegadyn | ♂ | 7' 0.1" | 213.5 | 7' 3.4" | 222.0 | 7' 6.7" | 230.4 |
| Roegadyn | ♀ | 6' 3.6" | 192.0 | 6' 9.6" | 207.3 | 7' 3.7" | 222.7 |
| Au Ra | ♂ | 6' 7.9" | 203.0 | 6' 10.6" | 210.0 | 7' 1.4" | 217.0 |
| Hrothgar | ♂ | 6' 5.2" | 196.2 | 6' 8.6" | 204.6 | 6' 11.8" | 212.9 |
| Hrothgar | ♀ | 6' 0.6" | 184.4 | 6' 3.5" | 191.8 | 6' 6.5" | 199.4 |
| Elezen | ♂ | 6' 4.4" | 194.1 | 6' 7.5" | 202.0 | 6' 10.2" | 209.8 |
| Elezen | ♀ | 6' 0.2" | 183.5 | 6' 3.8" | 191.0 | 6' 6.8" | 198.4 |
| Highlander | ♂ | 6' 0.2" | 184.8 | 6' 3.8" | 192.5 | 6' 6.8" | 200.2 |
| Viera | ♀ | 5' 10.4" | 178.8 | 6' 1" | 185.1 | 6' 3.4" | 191.4 |
| Viera | ♂ | 5' 7.8" | 172.2 | 5′ 10.5" | 179.3 | 6′ 1.4" | 186.5 |
| Highlander | ♀ | 5' 8.2" | 173.1 | 5' 11.0" | 180.4 | 6' 1.8" | 187.6 |
| Midlander | ♂ | 5' 6.1" | 168.0 | 5' 8.9" | 175.0 | 5' 11.6" | 182.0 |
| Miqo'te | ♂ | 5' 2.7" | 159.2 | 5' 5.4" | 166.2 | 5' 8.2" | 173.2 |
| Midlander | ♀ | 5' 2.0" | 157.4 | 5' 4.5" | 164.0 | 5' 7.1" | 170.5 |
| Miqo'te | ♀ | 4' 10.9" | 149.7 | 5' 1.4" | 156.0 | 5' 3.8" | 162.2 |
| Au Ra | ♀ | 4' 9.5" | 146.0 | 4' 11.9" | 152.2 | 5' 2.4" | 158.5 |
| Lalafell | ♂ | 2' 10.2" | 86.9 | 3' 0.2" | 92.0 | 3' 2.2" | 97.0 |
| Lalafell | ♀ | 2' 10.2" | 86.9 | 3' 0.2" | 92.0 | 3' 2.2" | 97.0 |
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Female Heights Comparison
Non-playable Races
In addition to playable races, myriad other non-playable races exist in the game. These races may form groups that were initially known as beast tribes before a series of terminology updates.
