Viper is one of the two new Jobs coming with the release of Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion: Dawntrail! Learn everything you need to know about this melee DPS class that dual-wields swords to quickly strike foes, through our new Viper job guide!
The Viper is a melee DPS class that dual-wields two swords, which can also be combined into a twinblade for more devastating attacks. Vipers use scouting gear, the same as Ninja, with Dexterity as the main stat and aiming-type accessories. The Job will start at Level 80 and can be unlocked in Ul'dah if you own Dawntrail and already have another class at Level 80.
Viper's focus lies on shifting between dual-wielding and twinblades while making use of various buffs and debuffs. Additionally, you will also be able to attack from range, if needed.
Here are the core mechanics of the Job:
Basic Rotation Flow: a 3-hit Weaponskill rotation: Left Fang, Right Fang, and Twinblade: Combo Progression: First Hit: Left Fang: High damage. Right Fang: Inflicts debuff to increase damage taken by the enemy. Second hit: Choose between damage buff (Left Fang) or haste buff (Right Fang). Third hit: Four options, but the available choice depends on your second hit; triggers also an additional off-global cooldown action for extra damage. Twinblade Combo: 3-hit combo. First hit: always applies the Right Fang debuff. Second hit: provide a damage buff. Third hit: provides a haste buff Viper Juice and Reawakening: Executing the combos mentioned above will generate the “juice”. Using it will execute a Reawakening action.
Viper Juice: +10 with a basic 3-hit combo. 50 juice allows you to enter Reawakening. Reawakening: a powerful 5-hit combo, the strongest action available. Juiceless Awakening: a 2-minute cooldown action for Reawakening without using Juice. The action will act as normal, but you will just not spend any juice. Gems and Shred: Executing some actions will generate additional Gems on the Job gauge. These Gems will trigger a Shred action: Red Gem: Generated by Twinblade combo's first hit or Juiceless Awakening. Shred: Ranged Weaponskill that will deal a high amount of damage, but with a long cooldown. Shred will also trigger a 2-hit off-global action chain for additional ranged damage.  Be aware that all this information is pre-media tour information and is subject to change!
The Viper is a powerful blade user that will manage haste and damage buffs while debuffing the target and is using hard-hitting melee attacks, together with the ability to go in range if needed. Overall, it seems that this job is going to be a lot of fun and will bring some interesting new gameplay to Final Fantasy XIV. You can learn more about the Viper in our recently released DPS Guide below:
FFXIV Viper DPS Guide In this guide, you will find details about each combo, the specificities of the class, the various rotations, and more! The guide will be updated anytime new information or more details are available, as well as after more in-game testing of the class, to ensure that you always have access to an up-to-date guide!

With the new expansion, Dawntrail, one of the two new classes is the Pictomancer, a magical ranged DPS job that will bring art to life through Aether and a magical brush. Discover how the class plays through our brand-new DPS guide!
Pictomancer is the first DPS caster announced since the Red Mage back in Stormblood. Like other casters, it will use the same gear and the same main stat: Intelligence. The Pictomancer Job can be picked up if you own Dawntrail and if you have another job at Level 80 or higher. You can unlock the job in Gridania, and it will also start at Level 80.
The Pictomancer mechanics offer a lot of strategic resource management and dynamic combat options.
Here are the core mechanics of the Job:
Aetherhue: a three-part combo filling a set amount of the job gauge, as well as generating a white or black pip depending on the combo used, which allows you to execute an instant-cast spell:
Aetherhue Combo: Basic 3-part combo: fire, wind, water spells. Generates 25 gauge and a white pip. White Pip allows for an instant-cast spell similar to Holy. Inverted Combo: Activated at 50 Gauge, inverts the Aetherhue combo to ice, earth, and lightning spells. Costs more MP, does more damage, and changes a white pip to black. Black pip enables casting a meteor-like spell. Pip Generation: A long-cast-time spell generates a white pip. Instant execution after five spells in Landscape motif. Motifs Mechanics: The resource gauge contains three motifs on different canvases: a creature motif, a weapon motif, and a landscape motif. Each motif has its own purpose. They can be prepared either before battle or during battle.
Creature Motif:  Execute creature parts to perform attacks. Motif Sequence: Moogle pom, wings, claw, fangs. Ends with a powerful AoE spell that will reset the canvas. Weapon Motif: Three-part Hammer combo guarantees crits and direct hits for each step of the combo, resulting in nice burst damage. Instant cast, making this combo good for movement without sacrificing potency. Final step may require proximity to the target. Landscape Motif: Raid buff: places a ground AoE granting various raid-wide buffs. Generates a white pip. Grants access to a powerful finisher spell. Be aware that all this information is pre-media tour information and is subject to change!
The Pictomancer is shaping up to be a powerful new spellcaster job, enabling players to deliver strong DPS while also providing buffs for the entire party. To prepare for the release of Dawntrail and to learn more about the Pictomancer playstyle, check out our comprehensive Pictomancer guide below, where you will find all you need to know about the class, including its unique features, core mechanics, rotations, and more! 
FFXIV Pictomancer DPS Guide The guide will continuously be updated with the latest information as soon as more details are released, and the class will be tested in-game to make sure you always have access to an up-to-date guide!

With the release of the official Dawntrail website, we now have access to brand-new images and information related to the Level 100 Gear of Jobs, Crafters, and Gatherers!
You can find the new images directly within the media section of the Dawntrail website, including the next job gear and the beloved crafter and gatherer gear!
Furthermore, as most of us know, the true endgame in Final Fantasy XIV is glamour, and every player loves a good outfit! This remains unchanged for Dawntrail, so here are a few reveals of the new gear for some of the jobs:
Paladin:

Reaper:

Bard:

Black Mage:

You can find the illustrations of each of the jobs directly on the Dawntrail promotional website, under the media section, here: FFXIV Dawntrail - Media
Along with jobs, crafters and gatherers will also receive a brand-new look:


All of these sets will be accessible to Level 100 crafters and gatherers. 
Which job has the best outfit, in your opinion? 

Early access is getting closer, and to prepare everyone for the new expansion, Square Enix has launched a new promotional site for Dawntrail! Here is everything you need to know about it!
If you are excited about the upcoming new expansion, Dawntrail, and are eager to learn more about it, you can now visit the new promotional site here: Final Fantasy XIV - Dawntrail
Watch and then re-watch the amazing trailer to find out about the world of Tural, its culture, as well as which nations and vibrant worlds await you! 
The two new jobs, Pictomancer and Viper, are also featured on the website, as are the new actions for each existing job. You can have a look at those and other new incoming challenges, systems, and more!
Furthermore, we also have a handy Dawntrail Hub here on Icy Veins!
Lastly, if you have not pre-ordered the game yet, you can still do so through the promotional website. Pre-order will let you participate in the early access starting June 28th, as well as reward you immediately with in-game items: the Wind-Up FF9 Zidane Minion and Azeyma's earrings (granting increased experience when worn up to Level 90).

Are you excited about Dawntrail? Let us know which feature you are looking forward to the most!

Dragon Quest returns to Final Fantasy XIV with the collaboration event Breaking Brick Mountains! Here is how to participate and what you can get!
From Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 1:00 am (PDT) to Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 7:59 (PDT), you can participate in the Dragon Quest X collaboration event!
If you have completed the event quest before, it is identical to the previous one. However, you can still replay the quest again via the seasonal event replay feature if you wish to do so.
If this is your first time, here is how to participate in the event:
Head to Ul'Dah and speak with Havak Alvak.

After accepting the quest, follow these steps to complete Brick by Stone Brick and Brick by Gold Brick FATES located in: 
Central Thanalan, Sil’dih Excavation Site (X:18.0 Y:23.5) Lower La Noscea, Blind Iron Mines (X:27.0 Y:17.3) Upper La Noscea, Camp bronze Lake (X:34.1 Y:24.1) Central Shroud, Bentbranch Meadows (X:23.6 Y:23.9) North Shroud, Finder’s Bluff (X:15.8 Y:31.0) Once the quest is completed, you can speak to Toughie in Ul'Dah Steps of Nald (X:8.2 Y:12.2) to purchase the King Slime Crown and more rewards!

For even more details on the event and FATE locations, you can visit the official special site here: Peculiar Petrous Presence Baffles Miners!