FFXIV Best Solo Class: Top 5 Classes Ranked

MMORPG games always have a vast roster of classes to play in various content. Such variety leads to class balance which in some cases favors one group over the other. FFXIV has a whole bunch of fun jobs to play as, and some of them are a perfect fit for solo content. Welcome to our guide on the FFXIV Best Solo Class.

Why Do You Need To Solo In FFXIV?

The main element that determines whether a job is good for soloing content is how well it is in terms of design and how it functions overall. The damage output, the way it sustains itself in battle via self-healing, and the job’s ability to mitigate incoming damage.

All of this factors into it. With this in mind, there are times when you just can’t help but run content alone. While there can be many reasons such as efficiency, not all jobs are able to solo content with relative ease.

Best Solo Jobs In FFXIV

FFXIV offers a variety of such jobs, and we will go over some of the most potent jobs available.

Warrior

The Warrior job in FFXIV, originating as a Marauder at Level 1 and transitioning into Warrior at Level 30, has evolved significantly since its inception in 2.0 A Realm Reborn. Initially considered subpar, it has now become one of the top-performing jobs in the game.

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Functioning as a Tank, the Warrior boasts robust defensive cooldowns, impressive self-healing capabilities, and formidable damage output, although some argue it could benefit from slight buffs in this area. While FFXIV divides jobs into three roles, each with its unique actions, the Warrior possesses a distinct set of skills that contribute to its effectiveness in soloing content.

Equilibrium

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Thrill Of Battle

This action increases your maximum HP for a set duration and buffs the health recovery via healing actions on yourself. It also ‘plays into buffing Equilibrium’s effectiveness. The Thrill of Battle is one of the skills that improve the effectiveness of a Warrior’s party-wide defensive action.

Bloodwhetting

Bloodwhetting, an enhanced version of Raw Intuition in FFXIV, stands out as a crucial ability for Warriors. It grants three buffs simultaneously: damage mitigation, self-healing potency, and barrier potency. With a short recast time, it significantly bolsters the Warrior’s survivability, especially when paired with other self-healing skills. This makes Warrior an excellent choice for solo content in Endwalker.

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Gunbreaker

As of Endwalker, Gunbreaker has received a lot of new additions. The most notable is the upgrade to its Heart of Stone skill, which puts it up there with Warrior. Gunbreaker is a Tank job, but it focuses on two aspects – Tanking and DPS. 

Having a DPS-focused rotation that doesn’t mesh well with its tanking responsibilities makes it a bit of a complicated mess. However, as an option for soloing content, Gunbreaker is something you should consider.

Heart Of Corundum

Heart of Corundum is the upgraded version of Heart of Stone, unlocked at Level 82 in FFXIV. Similar to Bloodwhetting, it grants three buffs, including damage mitigation and a self-heal under certain conditions. Additionally, it can transfer the Brutal Shell buff to a targeted party member. With a recast time, Heart of Corundum proves valuable in various scenarios and encounters.

Aurora

Aurora grants a heal-over-time effect in FFXIV, with charges lasting for a set duration each as of Endwalker. When combined with Heart of Corundum, it significantly boosts the self-healing capabilities of the Gunbreaker job. With strong mitigative cooldown actions and impressive damage output, Gunbreaker proves to be a solid choice for solo content. Even at level 70 in Eureka, Gunbreaker remains competitive, although some prefer Warrior due to the rework of Raw Intuition.

Paladin

Like Warrior, Paladin has been around since 2.0 A Realm Reborn. A significant part of the player base loves the job. The job’s repertoire is on par with the other two tanks mentioned in our FFXIV Best Solo Class guide.

Clemency

This skill is one of the most impressive single-target heals amongst all four tanks in the game. Unlike Warrior’s Equilibrium, Clemency does not have a dedicated recast timer and is part of the GCD. While it consumes Mana, it’s still a big save in situations where your healer is underperforming. Furthermore, using Requiescat will allow you to cast it instantly, although if you want to do proper damage, you’d want to avoid that.

Sentinel

A strong personal cooldown that mitigates incoming damage with a recast time. Having strong cooldowns serves as a plus factor in making the job viable for soloing content. The duration of this skill is and combining this with the rest of Paladin’s kit makes the job an option you should really consider choosing.

Hallowed Ground

Holmgang in FFXIV renders you impervious to damage for a set duration, albeit with a lengthy recast time. Its utility is undeniable, making it a valuable addition to the Paladin’s toolkit for solo content. Despite potentially lower DPS compared to other tanks, Paladin’s strong defenses and GCD healing skill make it a solid option for soloing content.

Red Mage

Out of all the Caster DPS jobs, Red Mage offers the most balanced in terms of damage and utility. Being one of the two DPS jobs that can raise incapacitated party members and heal themselves with a GCD action, Red Mage is a go-to choice for anyone who wants to solo content but is averse to tanking.

Vercure

A single target skill capable of healing your HP with a potency. It’s quite self-explanatory that Vercure can be used in a variety of situations to support not only the party but also yourself when you’re out soloing content. Unlocked at Level 54, it can be useful in content such as Palace of The Dead, Eureka, Bozja, and Heaven-on-High.

Displacement

This skill doesn’t add to the job’s self-sustainability, but it’s mentioned here due to its utility. Displacement deals damage to the enemy while also putting some distance between you and them. An evasive skill of such nature comes in handy during situations where you’d be incapacitated in a couple of hits.

Verraise

Red Mage has the added benefit of being one of the only two DPS jobs able to raise incapacitated party members. It won’t be of much use when you’re soloing content, but there are still scenarios where it can be used.

Having its signature dual-casting abilities, Red Mage is a friendly job capable of great damage, utility, and self-sustainability. If you are not keen on tanking and still want to attempt solo content, Red Mage is the way to go.

Sage

One of the new healers added to the game, Sage, has a pretty solid standing in our FFXIV Best Solo Class guide. This is mainly due to how the job plays overall. It’s grounded in the idea of passive healing and mitigation. Sage’s passive healing works via one of its skills. Nevertheless, let’s first look at the pros and cons of this class:

Kardia

By giving yourself and a target party member a buff, each spell you use will heal the target member for a portion of the damage dealt. This passive healing can be enhanced further by using another skill called Soteira. The healing combined with its barrier mitigation makes it one of the best solo jobs in the game from the Healer category.

Haima

Haima in FFXIV provides a barrier action with delayed healing. Unlocked alongside the job, it has a recast time and grants a barrier with stacks, each restoring HP when consumed. Sage offers more depth beyond Haima, making it a great choice for solo content, especially for players who enjoy healing roles. Mastering Sage’s mechanics can yield high rewards in solo play.

Eureka And Bozja

The jobs listed in this guide have a notable advantage for soloing Eureka and Bozja content in FFXIV. In Eureka’s Pyros and Hydatos zones, Logos Actions provide powerful, exclusive skills to enhance performance. These actions are pivotal for success in the challenging content found in these zones. 

Mixing and matching actions in Eureka can create powerful builds tailored to your playstyle, offering near-invulnerability. For instance, combining Warrior with Bloodbath L and Wisdom of The Martialist makes for an unstoppable force.

In Bozja, essences and Lost Actions offer versatility similar to Logos Actions in Eureka. Upon reaching Mettle Rank 25, players can earn Rays to trade for HP, damage, and Healing Potency bonuses. While any job can solo these modes, the ones listed excel, though success depends on player skill and strategy.

Extreme Primals – ARR, Heavensward And Stormblood

Any job at level 70 with the Augmented Scaevan gearset can solo ARR extreme primals. Mechanics are mostly ignorable, though high DPS may be needed for some. For instance, in The Navel (Extreme), bursting Titan quickly can prevent certain mechanics.

The Echo, now The Epic Echo in Endwalker, boosts stats significantly, aiding solo play. Heavensward Primals are more technical but still soloable; awareness of mechanics like Akh Morn in The Minstrel’s Ballad: Nidhogg’s Rage is crucial. Overall, any job can solo these primal, but it may be challenging at level 70 due to The Epic Echo scaling.

Stormblood Primals are an entirely different ballgame in FFXIV. Soloing some of them is possible, but there are fights where specific mechanics make it a futile exercise. The Pool of Tribute is an excellent example. The Active Time maneuver requires you to hold off Susano’s blade while the party deals damage to it and soaks the orbs. This mechanic is something you can’t avoid, and soloing is impossible due to how it works.

Soloing content in FFXIV requires planning as some mechanics are designed for group play. Additionally, non-tank jobs must consider tank busters. While each job has strengths for soloing, it ultimately depends on personal preference. Warrior, Red Mage, and Sage are popular choices, each offering unique advantages. Experiment with different jobs to find what suits your playstyle best

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