What are the tanks in FFXIV?

Final Fantasy XIV has four tank jobs: Paladin (PLD), Warrior (WAR), Dark Knight (DRK), and Gunbreaker (GNB), each offering unique styles from Paladin's holy defense and utility, Warrior's self-healing, Dark Knight's MP/Blood management for burst damage, to Gunbreaker's fast-paced, cartridge-based rotations. Tanks keep enemy focus (aggro), shield allies, and bear the brunt of attacks, with choices often coming down to playstyle preference rather than strict viability for most content.
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What are the tank classes in FFXIV?

Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) features four distinct tank jobs: Paladin (PLD), Warrior (WAR), Dark Knight (DRK), and Gunbreaker (GNB), each offering unique playstyles, from Paladin's party support and Warrior's self-healing to Dark Knight's edgy damage and Gunbreaker's fast-paced rotations, all focused on protecting the party and holding enemy aggro.
 
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Which tank to choose in FFXIV?

If you're new to tanking in general I'd recommend PLD first. Paladin is a great way to learn tanking. As a beginner you will want gladiator as your beginning class. I would advise starting with gladiator / palladin as he has two great tanking cross class skills - flash and provoke.
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Is gladiator a tank in FFXIV?

Gladiator (GLD) is one of the two tank classes that are available at the start of FFXIV.
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Is Death Knight a tank or DPS?

At Wrath of the Lich King end-game content, Death Knights are considered one of the stronger tank classes. Many high end raiding guilds have DKs as Main tanks and Off tanks, because of their flexibility and high effective health.
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Comparing All Tanks in FFXIV Dawntrail - Job Picking Guide

Is Gunbreaker a tank or DPS?

Gunbreaker is a tank job that wields a gunblade in battle. Unlike the models used by the Garlean Empire, the gunbreaker's gunblades fire aetherically-charged bullets, full of soil, into the blade to enhance their cutting power and the force of their strikes.
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Which tank is considered the best?

The "best tank" depends on criteria (modern warfare, history, game), but top modern contenders for 2025-2026 include the US M1A2 Abrams SEPv3, Germany's Leopard 2A7V, South Korea's K2 Black Panther, and Israel's Merkava IV, with the Abrams often ranked #1 for its survivability/lethality, while historically the M4 Sherman, T-34, and Tiger I were influential. The best choice balances firepower, protection (especially Active Protection Systems like Trophy), mobility, and advanced electronics for drone-heavy environments.
 
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Is a Warlock tank viable?

Viability for Warlock Tank

Warlock tanks excel in single-target threat generation, primarily due to the substantial threat output of Searing Pain when combined with the impactful Metamorphosis.
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Is Reaper a tank in FFXIV?

Reaper is a melee DPS job in Final Fantasy XIV that was introduced in Endwalker, which uses a scythe and their Voidsent power to inflict massive amounts of damage to their enemies. As with all new jobs, they have no base class, instead starting at Level 70. 1.
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What is the best tank right now?

The "best" tank today is subjective, but top contenders consistently include the US M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams, lauded for its lethality and survivability with Trophy APS, and Germany's Leopard 2A7/A8, praised for its balanced firepower, mobility, and protection. Other elite tanks often mentioned are South Korea's K2 Black Panther and the UK's Challenger 3, with all these modern main battle tanks (MBTs) featuring advanced armor, powerful guns, digital systems, and active protection for crew safety.
 
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What is the best tank class in FFXIV 2025?

In FFXIV's Dawntrail era (2025), there's no single "best" tank; they're all strong, with the choice depending on playstyle, but Paladin (PLD) shines for support/utility, Warrior (WAR) for ease/sustain, Gunbreaker (GNB) for high DPS/skill, and Dark Knight (DRK) for edgy DPS/magic mitigation, with PLD and GNB often leading damage/utility in high-end content. Paladin offers the best party utility and survivability, Warrior has unmatched self-healing, Gunbreaker brings high damage with complex rotations, and Dark Knight excels with magic defense and strong DPS.
 
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What is the shortest expansion in FFXIV?

Heavensward is the shortest in terms of main and post content! Stormblood launch is almost as long as the entirety of the Heavenward expansion alone (edit: was missing 10 quests for Heavensward, had 84).
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What class is Thancred?

Although he once fancied himself a bard, Thancred grew up and trained with the skills of a rogue, a professional with knives and daggers, subterfuge and intelligence gathering.
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How much does FF14 cost?

Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) has a generous Free Trial (base game + first two expansions), then costs a monthly subscription (around $10-$15 USD) plus buying the latest expansion (often bundled) for new content, with options like the Starter Edition ($19.99) and Complete Edition (around $60) for purchase, often featuring sales on the Steam/PlayStation stores. 
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What is the rarest tank ever?

The rarest tank in the world is generally considered to be the German WWI A7V Sturmpanzerwagen "Mephisto," the only surviving example of the 20 built, housed at the Queensland Museum in Brisbane, Australia, as it's the sole physical remnant of its kind. While other tanks might have fewer in existence (like experimental prototypes), Mephisto stands out as the only fully intact, iconic A7V from its era.
 
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Why are warlocks so tanky?

Yes, warlocks are one of the tankiest classes. They have huge health, a massive defensive cooldown, healthstones, passive shield generation, and Drain Life.
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What is the deadliest tank?

There's no single "most dangerous" tank, as it depends on criteria (firepower, armor, tech), but top contenders include Russia's T-14 Armata (advanced tech, massive gun), Germany's Leopard 2A7V (robust, modern, heavy armor), US M1A2 Abrams (depleted uranium armor, proven), UK Challenger 2 (longest tank kill record, great gun), and Israel's Merkava IV (ultimate survivability focus). Modern tanks excel in different ways, combining heavy guns, advanced targeting, protection (like Active Protection Systems), and mobility for battlefield dominance.
 
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What is the king of all tanks?

Tiger II. Tiger II or 'Konigstiger' (King Tiger) was first used during the Normandy campaign in 1944 and was the most powerful tank on the battlefield at that time. Known variously as the Tiger Ausf.
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What is the most iconic tank?

The Tiger I is arguably the most famous tank of the Second World War. The impenetrable armour, powerful gun and huge size of the Tiger made it a legend in its time.
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Which DPS does the most damage in FFXIV?

Top DPS jobs in current high end content: Melee DPS do the most dmg of the classes and the top contenders would be VPR or SAM. As long you don't play machinist (limited job) you should be good.
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What is KFF FFXIV?

KFF stands for “kill for a friend” meaning the party leader has cleared but has a friend in group that hasn't cleared yet.
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