Hi there,

I'm a very new player, probably spent about an hour playing this evening, if that.

I'm experienced in other MMOs and enjoy endgame raiding, but in my experience, character selection has not had an impact on stats or resistances etc. How much of an impact does it make in FFXIV?

I started with a miko'ta lancer with the intention of becoming a dragoon - is this a bad choice? I'd also like a paladin for endgame tanking - would I be overlooked for endgame raids if I didn't go with a highlander?

Thanks in advance