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Two new DPS Jobs have arrived inFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrail, with one being the sword-wielding Viper. Like the Reaper of theEndwalkerexpansion, theViper is an original Job forDawntrail, not tied to any previousFinal Fantasygames. Wielding fang-like swords that can combine into a dual-bladed weapon, the Viper is the sixth melee DPS Job thatFinal Fantasy 14players can become.
Unlikethe Pictomancer, which was also introduced inDawntrail, the Viper is a Job that requires players to be up close to deal the most damage possible. While the Viper has a few ranged attacks for certain situations, staying close to a target is the best way for these slithering hunters to lock down their prey. After stringing together enough combos and building resources, the Viper can enter their Reawakened state to punish enemies with a flurry of sword strikes. However, players will have to meet a few requirements before taking up the brown coat and twin blades of the Viper.
How To Unlock The Viper Job in FF14 Dawntrail
PlayStation and Xbox players will have their accounts automatically flagged forDawntrailafter purchasing the expansion directly from their console’s storefront. After that, players must progress through the main story ofFinal Fantasy 14andhave leveled another combat-focused Jobto 80, the Viper’s starting level.
Where To Start The First Viper Job Quest in FF14
After reaching level 80 with any combat Job, prospective Vipers should make forthe Steps of Nald, one of the main hubs of the desert city ofUl’dah. Upon arriving, players may begin the quest “Enter the Viper” by speaking with a Worried Weaver located across the street from theImmortal Flames' headquarters at coordinates X: 8.1, Y: 9.3.
With a heavy flow of players expected to log intoFinal Fantasy 14during early access, players should consider using a new option tohide player characters surrounding certain quest NPCs. This can be accessed in the Character Configuration menu under Control Settings. After going through the dialogue prompts and cutscenes, players will be awarded theSoul of the Viper job crystaland a set of Viper arms and armor to get started.
Uncoiling The Combos And Tactics Of The Viper
The Viper takes inspirationfrom differentFF14Jobs. It shares Scouting armor and Aiming accessories with the Ninja and uses Dexterity as its primary statistic. The Viper’s Job gauges are the Dual-Blade Gauge and the Serpent’s Offerings Gauge, which can be moved and resized in the HUD Display Settings.
Like the Samurai, the Viper is a selfish melee DPS that provides no party utility outside of Role Actions. Upon unlocking the Viper, players should take time to read through each ability’s tooltip and place skills on buttons that are easy to remember. New Vipers who are unsure of where to place certain actions and cooldowns can find a Striking Dummy throughoutFinal Fantasy 14and see what controls work for them.
