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Viper is the newest melee job released withFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrail. It is a quick attacker that hits many times in a short amount of time. It is ideal if you want to use many different moves in succession.
Keep in mind thatViper begins at level 80, putting it right at the tail end of theShadowbringersstoryline content. If you want to gear up quickly, you’ll want to focus on thebest equipment fromFF14’s previous expansion. But, also consider taking things slow and playing the job at your own pace.
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How To Unlock The Viper Job
The Viper Trainer Comes to Ul’dah
While Viper is a part of theDawntrailexpansion, you do not need to actually progress to the new area of Tural or begin the campaign’s story. Instead, foreign representatives for the job have arrived in Eorzea. But there are still a few things that are needed to get the job:
While it is not a full requirement, it is advised that you have completed all theShadowbringersexpansion content before pursuing Viper. Doing so willgrant access to Zadnor,one of the best leveling zones for any job above 70. Otherwise, you will be severely over-leveled for most upcoming challenges.
Once the above is accounted for, head to Ul’dah Steps of Nald and speak toWorried Weaverat coordinates (X: 9.2, Y: 9.1). This will start the side questEnter the Viperand introduce the important NPC trainer,Keshkwa. He will do all the initial fighting, allowing you toaccess the job after a few non-combat cutscenes. However, to progress further with Keshkwa’s story and learn additional abilities, you must switch to Viper by equipping yourself with the first quest’s rewards.
How To Advance The Viper Job To Dawntrail
Only For Endwalker Dungeons
Upon completing Enter the Viper, Keshkwa will gift you aWeathered Twinfangand a full set ofWeathered Snakebite Attire. These are item level 515, which is moderate but still weaker than most gear found at the end ofFinal Fantasy 14: Shadowbringersor the start ofFinal Fantasy 14: Endwalker. If you want to play throughDawntrailas a Viper, there are a few things to prepare.
Proper Equipment
As mentioned, you will have a free set of items, level 515, for unlocking Viper. But, ideally, you want tofarm and spend your Tomestones of Poeticsto improve your armor quickly. As of the release ofDawntrail,the currency can be used to purchase both the powerfulitem level 530 Cryptlurkeranditem level 660 Credendumsets from merchants inEulmoreandRadz-at-Han, respectively.
As of patch 7.0,Final Fantasy 14: Endwalkerstory quests now include more free gear. If you open a treasure coffer from that expansion while playing the Viper job, appropriate weapons or armor will be placed in your inventory. This includes chests you may have held even fromEndwalker’s launch.
Leveling to 90 Quickly
As you begin at level 80, you will need to achieve 10 more levels to beginFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrailas a Viper. Among the fastest means of leveling is to do all your daily and weekly quests, specifically on Viper. The new job even qualifies for themelee DPS role questsif you never finish them with another job like Reaper or Monk. Otherwise, earlyEndwalkerdungeons like theTower of ZotandTower of Babilwill significantly boost their levels' experience.
