i know only a decent about ff but
here you go
ur question is too general so you might want to specify it so i can help you better
so let me ask alot of questions
what job do you prefer? melee? mage?
do you like tanking or damage dealing or supportive role
if you like to DD (damage dealing) do you prefer using weapon or magic?
1. Humee
This race is all-rounder. You can basically use any job without facing any status lacking. However, this is more of a hybrid style. so you can't outdamage those elves in melee and you have less mp than taru-taru
usually, most ppl who use humee (like me) care about appearance more than the status advantage
2. Elvaan
Elvaan has good strength. Samurai , Warrior , or any melee damaging class would be good for this class. And also, they have style! believe me i think they are the coolest among all the races (coolest doesnt mean the best looking). compared to humee, elvaan has less dex and charisma
3. Taru-taru
if you are a mage type. This will be ur first choice. they have huge MP supply. it will make a big difference at later lvl. they have the highest int and mind too i think. an ideal choice for mages. any mages.
downside is, they are really vulnerable to attacks. Low hp and defense
and they are cute, too.
4. Galka (only male)
The strongest defense is best to describe this race.
They have lots of HP and high vitality. Which means they'll make an ideal tanker. str is decent too. but low on dex, int and mind
Don't, please don't become a summoner with this race. you'll regret it
i would suggest dark knight for this job.
5. Mithra (only female)
The fastest, most agile race in FFXI! and they are the best ranger!
if you care about maxing ur agi stats, u should choose this race.
Ranger, ninja, thief is best for this class.
that's for the races
as for the classes , i'll explain briefly
The basic jobs:
1. Warrior
Good defense, good offense, standar melee class
2. Thief
decent defense, great DD (at high lvl), and you need to play a very mobile role for this class. e.g. you'll pull the mobs for your party and launch a sneak attack from behind!
3. Black Mage
one of the top 3 DD in FFXI. no doubt this class is the best offensive mage
4. White Mage
healer. one of the most important class in a party. Demand from PT is high
for this.
5. Red Mage
Red Mage is as important as Whm and Blm. You will act as a debuffer , healer and DD. If you like multitasking, try this
6. Monk
Some ppl said its hard to find PT for this class but, i think they are cool and damaging with proper food and equipment. i dont know much bout this
After you played the basic job, you'll probably find which advance job you'll like
so until then
have fun exploring them
i'd love to help you on Alexander if you want to play in my server
but i'm stopping for temporary. Next month i'll resume
P.S. I'm a Ninja/warrior in FF, if you want any tips, feel free to tell me
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