how to become bard?

Hi, i chose a archer for my first character and have noticed i can become a bard at level 30. But ive browsed the web and as a requirement i noticed i need to be a level 30 archer "And?" level 15 puglist? How does this work? I've played Aion before as my only MMO and although im pretty much the best of my class on my server i cant seem to find out how this second job works? Can any one elaborate on this?

Just level Pugilist up to level 15 and you're done. On FFXIV: ARR you can unlock and level each and every class / job up.
Pugilists' Guild is located at Ul'dah. Progress on main scenario and eventually you'll get a free airship pass for travelling from your starting city-state (Gridania in your case) to the other city-states. Once at Ul'dah, speak to the NPC at the Pugilists' Guild's desk to unlock that class. Once you have completed the quest you'll receive starter PGL weapon; just equip it and kaboom! now you've become a Lv.1 Pugilist. As mentioned before, level it up to at least Lv.15 in order to be able to unlock Bard.

PS. Do not forget to save your Archer set before changing to Pugilist. Search in-game for details about Gear sets on Active Help menu.

Does it have to be puglist, i see a lot of people talking about lancer or something. So confused haha. Ill level to 40 ish and then i'll start worrying i guess.

When in doubts consult official guides at Lodestone or mobile app Libra Eorzea:

http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...t/e8c7133b92a/

And yes - it's Pugilist you need to unlock the first Bard quest ;)

Bard: Archer (30) -> Pugilist (15)
Paladin: Gladiator (30) -> Conjurer (15)
Dragoon: Lancer (30) -> Marauder (15)
Warrior: Marauder (30) -> Gladiator (15)
Monk: Pugilist (30) -> Lancer (15)
Scholar: Arcanist (30) -> Conjurer(15)
Summoner: Arcanist (30) -> Thaumaturge (15)
Black Mage: Thaumaturge (30) -> Archer (15)
White Mage: Conjurer (30) -> Arcanist (15)

When you become lv30, in Archer and have lv15 in Pugilist you can obtain/use a Job Crystal which will change your class, effectively, from an Archer to a Bard. You get the crystal from the lv30 quest in the respective guild for your class (Gridania > Archer's Guild).

So in theory (just to clarify) if i want to make a different class i can just drop archery and start over? wher ein the normal mmo's you'd have to create a new char with a new job?

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Does it have to be puglist, i see a lot of people talking about lancer or something. So confused haha. Ill level to 40 ish and then i'll start worrying i guess.

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People are probably referring to the Cross-Class abilities. The Bard can use some abilities from the Pugilist and the Lancer. The Lancer is not at all required for the Bard Job.

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So in theory (just to clarify) if i want to make a different class i can just drop archery and start over? wher ein the normal mmo's you'd have to create a new char with a new job?

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Better than that, just save your current archer gear, and equip a pair of Knuckles and you are a Pugilist. You can do this anywhere. Want to be an archer again? Just load your archer gear or equip a bow. So long as you have done the "Way of..." quest (initial class quest), you can switch to that Class at any time.

You retain everything you learnt and had with that class. You lose nothing by switching classes.

Okay thank's all for the information. The leveling from 1 - 15 is the same as regular or is it sped up?

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So in theory (just to clarify) if i want to make a different class i can just drop archery and start over? wher ein the normal mmo's you'd have to create a new char with a new job?

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You're not "dropping" any class - you can have ALL classese and jobs leveled up on the very same character - to change the class simply equip / change the main weapon and voila! You'll keep progress on the class you've changed from and start with lvl 1 on each new class - they all level up separatelly. To change to job equip the relevant job soul stone obtained by completing the coresponding lvl 30 quest for that job. Job and class (like Bard and Archer) share the level and all the progress so once you'll change from Archer to Bard or vice versa you'll be still on the same level (only your stats will increas due to the soul stone boost) and as you progress with leveling the Bard it will level up your base class (Archer) or other way around indeed. It seems a bit confusing at first but once you'll try it yourself you'll find it pretty simple. You can check on progress of each individual class and job via character screen in game or via Lodestone.

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The leveling from 1 - 15 is the same as regular or is it sped up?

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You'll receive a 50% EXP bonus on any class with level lower than your currently highest class.

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From what I understand, you get a small EXP boost when you have a class at lv50.

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That's incorrect. You don't need to have "main" (or any other) class at 50 - you can have one at 8 and other at 2 and you'll still receive the EXP bonus. Also - I'd not call 50% EXP bonus "small" ;)

Also keep in mind that if you log out while in city or other places which shows the small moon crest behind your progress bar you'll accumulate so called "resting bonus" which gives you another 50% EXP bonus. Plus there are some other ways how to increase this even more - like CE hats, GC or FC bonuses and so on.

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Okay thank's all for the information. The leveling from 1 - 15 is the same as regular or is it sped up?

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From what I understand, you get a small EXP boost when you have a class at lv50. It should also be worth noting, you get your mount at lv20 and your companion at lv30 in through the main storyline. While you can get 5 classes to 15, it might be worth your time getting to 30 first so that levelling other classes becomes less of a drag.

Damn im starting to like this more and more :D

Heya Erza Aegis ^^

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Question: you are saying you are the best on your server being archer 19, or were you referring to AION? (dang now I miss it >.<)
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As per this answer given to you in quotes:

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People are probably referring to the Cross-Class abilities. The Bard can use some abilities from the Pugilist and the Lancer. The Lancer is not at all required for the Bard Job.

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If Bard will be your main (and so far it seems like it), I would 'suggest' to lvl up Lancer (Dragoon at lvl 30 if you want) to 34 to unlock at lvl 22 Invigorate and 34 Blood for Blood.

If you want to be your best, these will surely help, even if not necessary. Using Invigorate to gain a boost on TP while singing a MP regen song for others, to continue dishing out damage with your arrows, that's how you can help your party, for example.

Welcome to Eorzea! ^^

Best on my server on aion. I will do lancer but first i'll level arch till 40 - 45. then puglist and then lancer. I am driven to be at least a top player on the server as with any game i play :)
I played Aion EU anuhart server in case you're interested. =] Thanks for the info.

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Just level Pugilist up to level 15 and you're done. On FFXIV: ARR you can unlock and level each and every class / job up. Pugilists' Guild is located at Ul'dah. Progress on main scenario and eventually you'll get a free airship pass for travelling from your starting city-state (Gridania in your case) to the other city-states. Once at Ul'dah, speak to the NPC at the Pugilists' Guild's desk to unlock that class. Once you have completed the quest you'll receive starter PGL weapon; just equip it and kaboom!

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Hello I'm new in this game. I just want to ask something.

Will I received side quests from switching to other job class? If for example Pugilist, will I receive Pugilist quests?
Because someone told me to save my side quests for my other job/class.

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Originally Posted by kram

Will I received side quests from switching to other job class? If for example Pugilist, will I receive Pugilist quests?
Because someone told me to save my side quests for my other job/class.

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Each class / job get their own class / job quests and hunting logs, so when you start a new class they will be there for you. However, you won't get new main scenario or side quests to replace those you've already done. People usually recommend only doing main scenario and class quests to level your first class as they alone can take you to 50 and saving all side story class exp for other classes when possible.

For new classes you can use hunting log, class quests, dungeons, FATEs and side quests to level them. After the dungeon exp boost that might be the fastest way.

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Each class / job get their own class / job quests and hunting logs, so when you start a new class they will be there for you. However, you won't get new main scenario or side quests to replace those you've already done. People usually recommend only doing main scenario and class quests to level your first class as they alone can take you to 50 and saving all side story class exp for other classes when possible.

For new classes you can use hunting log, class quests, dungeons, FATEs and side quests to level them. After the dungeon exp boost that might be the fastest way.

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Ok, thanks for the information. I really appreciate it.
Looking more forward to this game.

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Best on my server on aion. I will do lancer but first i'll level arch till 40 - 45. then puglist and then lancer. I am driven to be at least a top player on the server as with any game i play :)
I played Aion EU anuhart server in case you're interested. =] Thanks for the info.

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Please don't. Get pugilist to 15 asap before continuning with archer because bard is group focused job and is invaluable in dunegons when it gets the songs. Same goes for any other job. At 30 you should get your job and work with that from there on in dungeons(mostly a whm that is sad to see gladiators or archers in bray or titan nm - there's only so much enrage healing I can do)...

True, i will do puglist when arch hits 30. Thanks for the advice.

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Will I received side quests from switching to other job class? If for example Pugilist, will I receive Pugilist quests?
Because someone told me to save my side quests for my other job/class.

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You'll get class quests from the Pugilists' Guild, but that's only one quest every five levels. (They're important quests that help teach how the class works, and some of them unlock additional skills, so it's important to do them, but their XP isn't enough to level up on.) The hunting log is also class specific, so you'll get Pugilist hunting targets in addition to the targets for your current class. Those go a long way to helping you level up (especially in the early levels).

Spreading out sidequests between different classes used to be a bigger issue than it is now. When the game first released, there wasn't really any repeatable content other than dungeons and FATEs, and the dungeons didn't give as good of XP. People wound up grinding FATEs a lot to level up, which could get boring all too quickly. So people tried to get as much of their alt-class leveling as possible through the limited set of one-time-only sidequests.

Through various updates, dungeons have been changed to give more XP and have faster queue times, beast tribe (daily repeatable) quests have been added, the (weekly repeatable) challenge log has been added, and guildhests now get bonus XP the first time each is run on each class (rather than just the first time ever). And that original standby, FATEs, are still there as well of course, though they haven't changed much. In short, there's a much wider array of content for leveling up alt classes than there was originally.

As a result, whether or not you ration out your sidequests among all your classes is less important than it used to be. I'd say at this point you can pretty much do the sidequests whenever you want to include a bit more story in your game, or when you want the reward items they offer. The repeatable and class-specific content can get you XP when you need it.

As stated above, make sure to unlock weekly event log, similar to your Hunting Log...called Challenge Log. It has various goals you can use to earn xp, all while doing things you normally do anyway by playing.(ie..complete 5 unique fates in unique zones, complete 3 dungeons via duty roulette)
Log Unlock: Challenge Log
Pre-Requirements: Level 15 & must first complete “Call of the Sea”
Entry Quest: Rising to the Challenge
Quest NPC: I’tolwann
Location: Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks – X:11 Y: 10