Races
- See also: Non-playable 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 Midlanders and Highlanders. Female Highlanders were first added with A Realm Reborn.
In the First, the Hume are the most similar race.
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.
In the First, the Elves are the most similar race.
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.
In the First, the Dwarves are the most similar race.
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.
In the First, the Mystel are the most similar race.
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.
In the First, the Galdjent are the most similar race.
Au Ra
- Main article: 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.
In the First, the Drahn are the most similar race.
Viera
- Main article: 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.
In the First, the Viis are the most similar race.
Hrothgar
- Main article: Hrothgar
Introduced in Shadowbringers, the Hrothgar can be played as male only. They are a large leonine race with a fearsome bestial appearance.
Female Hrothgar are announced to be added in Dawntrail. They will be the final new race to be added.
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.
In the First, the Ronso are the most similar race.
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.
- Main article: Starting Attributes
| 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 |
| 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 |
Male Heights Comparison
Female Heights Comparison
Tribes
- Main article: Tribes
In addition to playable races, myriad other non-playable races exist in the game. These races may form groups that are known as tribes.
