In this video, I walk you through all of the weaponskiills and abilities that the Rogue, and later the Ninja, learns in the first fifty levels of the game. I explain and show examples for every action, and elaborate on when and where to use what, so you can safely approach the contents of the game. We take a short look at positionals in terms of backside specifically. Significant amount of time and visuals are also used to help you understand how Ninjutsus work, including explaining multiple different ways to cast each Ninjutsu, and explaining multiple ways of thinking of them and how to approach them!
Since the general rotation of the Ninja relies on a standard 1-2-3 combo to default to while waiting for higher token buttons to become available, I focus a lot more on how to use all these higher token tools effectively, than trying to describe a fixed rotation.
For information regarding GCDs, oGCDs, Weaponskills, Spells and Abilities as well as Animation locking and Weaving, refer to my guide on these aspects:
https://youtu.be/4jZ9j7ti0Nw
For information regarding movement and movement abilities like Shukuchi refer to my guide on those aspects:
https://youtu.be/2xHqdJ96St0
For a rundown of all Role Actions in the game as of Shadowbringers, refer to my guide on those:
https://youtu.be/RXOF7wbahAY
Music used:
Neath Dark Waters: An extended version of this song can be found here: https://youtu.be/7Dv5Ps1ehF4 , but be aware that it may contain spoilers for Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers specifically.
Chapters:
00:00 Level 1-10 and Weaving
01:23 Level 11-20 and Movement Tools
02:51 Level 21-30 Positionals and Ninjutsus
05:19 Level 31-40 and more Ninjutsus
06:35 Level 41-50 and the Ninjutsu Rundown
09:28 Summary and Opener Example
11:42 A few Final Tips
12:22 Fun Fact
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As a new player I don't understand any of this shit lol.. well i guess imma stick to drg for now and learn the game.. btw any other suggestions for a class that are new player friendly?
Incredibly helpful and well presented! Thank you!
This is such a good video. The ones with thousands of views aren’t even half as helpful. Thank you!
Welcome to Endwalker! Here are any significant changes related to this particular guide:
Level 15: Throwing Dagger no longer cancels your current combo, so you can freely use this when out of range from targets. Also, the range has been increased slightly, which means, even with Ninja’s increased runspeed, you can use Throwing Daggers at exactly max range, and your GCD will be ready before you reach your target running regularly.
Level 30: Shadow Fang has been removed, so any places where this weaponskill is mentioned are now irrelevant.
Level 35: Katon has had its range increased slightly.
Level 40: You now learn the oGCD Assassinate, which should simply be used on cooldown for extra damage.
Level 45: Huton’s max duration has been reduced to 60 seconds, and the range of Suiton has been increased slightly.
RAITON is better than DOTON on a single target! This means, for all intents and purposes, that anywhere where Doton is recommended for a single target, it should be skipped.
Role Actions: Feint now additionally reduces magic damage, so you can use it almost at any time and always have some benefit.
Been watching all of your 1-50 guides. It is very nice to see abilities and their usage outside of max level rotations. Great stuff. Thank you.
Thanks a lot! I just reached level 35 and got Chi and your video really helped to understand the core of the Ninja!