Final Fantasy 14 is adding a job that fans have been waiting for since before the Dawntrail expansion's launch, with a character class that hearkens back to Final Fantasy 5.
Final Fantasy 14 adds multiple jobs with each expansion, usually with a prominent NPC using them in the main storyline. The Dawntrail expansion added the Pictomancer, a ranged magic class that creates different effects by painting pictures, and the Viper, a dual-wielding sword class that fights at melee range, unleashing powerful combos in battle.
Dawntrail promised that another character class was on the way, with the inclusion of a brand-new limited job planned for a post-launch patch. The official Final Fantasy 14 website has announced details of the next patch, in which the new job will debut.
The Beastmaster Arrives In Final Fantasy 14 On April 28
Final Fantasy 14's 7.5 patch, known as Trails to the Heavens, launches on April 28, 2026. It's here that the Beastmaster job will be finally added to the game, letting players capture and control monsters in battle.
Like the Blue Mage, the Beastmaster is considered a limited job, meaning it's better-suited for solo play. The idea is that the...
