FFXIV Job Unlock: Samurai Guide

A step-by-step guide to unlocking the Samurai job in Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood.

Unlock Quick Facts
Quest Name	The Way of the Samurai
Starting NPC	Ul'dahn Citizen
Location	Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (X: 9.2, Y: 9.1)
Prerequisites	Level 50 & Access to Stormblood Expansion
Role	Melee DPS

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Samurai is a Melee DPS job introduced in the Stormblood expansion. It starts immediately at Level 50 and does not require a base class.

1. Reach Level 50

You must reach **Level 50** with any other Disciple of War or Magic job. You also need to have purchased the Stormblood, Shadowbringers, Endwalker, or Dawntrail expansion on your account.

2. Locate the Ul'dahn Citizen

Teleport to the main Aetheryte in **Ul'dah**. The NPC **Ul'dahn Citizen** is located on the Steps of Nald, very close to the main Aetheryte plaza, at coordinates **X: 9.2, Y: 9.1**.

3. Accept "The Way of the Samurai"

Speak to the NPC to accept the quest. You will witness a scene involving an old man from the Far East, Musosai, who will take you on as his pupil.

You will be rewarded with:

Soul of the Samurai (Job Stone)
Uchigatana (Level 50 Weapon)
Nameless Attire Coffer (Level 50 Gear)

4. Equip Your Soul Crystal

Equip the **Soul of the Samurai** and the Katana to officially switch your job. You can now open the Attire Coffer to get your starting gear.

Why Play Samurai?

Samurai is a "selfish" DPS job, meaning it brings almost no party utility buffs, but compensates with massive personal damage output. It revolves around building "Sen" gauges (Setsu, Getsu, Ka) to execute powerful Iaijutsu attacks like the devastating Midare Setsugekka. It has a fluid rotation and is easy to pick up but rewarding to master.