FFXIV Job Unlock: Paladin Guide

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

Unlock Quick Facts
Quest Name	Paladin's Pledge
Starting NPC	Lulutsu (Gladiators' Guild)
Location	Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X: 9.2, Y: 11.7)
Prerequisites	Level 30 Gladiator & "Sylph-management"
Role	Tank

Step-by-Step Instructions

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

1. Level Gladiator to 30

Your first step is to level the **Gladiator** class to Level 30. Gladiator is a starting class available in Ul'dah.

2. Complete Class Quests

You must complete all your Gladiator class quests up to Level 30. The final class quest is titled "Sylph-management". If you have not done this, the job quest will not appear.

3. Accept "Paladin's Pledge"

Once you have met the requirements, speak to Lulutsu in the Gladiators' Guild in Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X: 9.2, Y: 11.7). She will direct you to Jenlyns, the Captain of the Elite Sultansworn.

You will be rewarded with:

Soul of the Paladin (Job Stone)
Gallant Attire Chest (Optional Gear)

4. Equip Your Soul Crystal

Don't forget to equip the Soul of the Paladin in your equipment menu (bottom right slot). This changes your class from Gladiator to Paladin and gives you access to Paladin-specific skills like Spirits Within and eventually Hallowed Ground.

Why Play Paladin?

Paladin is the quintessential "sword and board" Tank job. It boasts high survivability, excellent party utility (Cover, Divine Veil), and powerful self-healing. At higher levels, it gains a ranged magic rotation (Reqiescat -> Holy Spirit/Confiteor), making it versatile in maintaining damage uptime while handling mechanics.