Paladin (Final Fantasy XIV)



The Gladiator is a Disciple of War in Final Fantasy XIV.

Overview
Gladiators specialize in the handling of all manner of one-handed blades, from daggers to longswords, be they single- or double-edged, straight or curved. A defining characteristic of the guild is its emphasis on diverse combat tactics, training its members to bring their martial skills to bear in any situation.

As such, there are practitioners who marry sword with shield, seeking to defend their fellow companions. Others opt for an empty off hand, choosing instead to focus entirely on their sword arm. The gladiator's proficiency with blades extends to those hurled at range, such as throwing knives.

Role
With their versatile slashing and stabbing attacks, gladiators are adept at dispatching a wide range of opponents.

When armed with sword and shield, they are unmatched in their abilities to defend others, as their diverse talents enable them to focus the enemy's wrath upon themselves.

After patch 1.20, gladiators received many of the abilities from the scrapped Sentinel discipline, and lost a bit of attack power in exchange for better defense and tanking abilities.

Paladin
For centuries, the elite of the Sultan-sworn have served as personal bodyguards to the royal family of Ul'dah. Known as paladins, these men and women marry exquisite swordplay with stalwart shieldwork to create a style of combat uncompromising in its defense. Clad in brilliant silver armor, they charge fearlessly into battle, ever ready to lay down their lives for their liege.

To be a paladin is to protect, and those who choose to walk this path will become the iron foundation upon which the party's defense is built.

The Paladin Soul Crystal can be obtained by completing the quest Paladin's Pledge that becomes available when the player reaches Gladiator level 30 and Conjurer level 15; it further enhances the Gladiator defensive abilities, but only allow the use of Conjurer and Marauder cross class skills.

Abilities
Every Paladin ability can be used only after completing specific quests.

Gallery
Gladiator (FFXIV)