FFXIV Job Unlock: Dragoon Guide

A step-by-step guide to unlocking the Dragoon job in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

Unlock Quick Facts
Quest Name	Eye of the Dragon
Starting NPC	Ywain (Lancers' Guild)
Location	Old Gridania (X: 14.3, Y: 5.8)
Prerequisites	Level 30 Lancer & "Lance of Destiny"
Role	Melee DPS

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Dragoon is an advanced job that evolves from the Lancer class. It was part of the original release of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

1. Level Lancer to 30

Your first step is to level the **Lancer** class to Level 30. Lancer is a starting class available in Gridania.

2. Complete Class Quests

You must complete all your Lancer class quests up to Level 30. The final class quest is titled "Lance of Destiny". If you have not done this, the job quest will not appear.

3. Accept "Eye of the Dragon"

Once you have met the requirements, speak to Ywain in the Lancers' Guild in Old Gridania (X: 14.3, Y: 5.8). He will offer the quest that transitions you from Lancer to Dragoon.

You will be rewarded with:

Soul of the Dragoon (Job Stone)
Jump (Ability)
Drachen Armor (Iconic Gear later in the questline)

4. Equip Your Soul Crystal

Don't forget to equip the Soul of the Dragoon in your equipment menu (bottom right slot). This changes your class from Lancer to Dragoon and gives you access to Dragoon-specific skills like Jump.

Why Play Dragoon?

Dragoon is an agile Melee DPS known for its iconic jumps and high burst damage windows. It offers a rigid but satisfying rotation that rewards positioning and timing. Dragoons also bring "Battle Litany," a powerful party-wide critical hit buff that makes them highly desirable in raids.