FFXIV DPS Rotation Basics

Final Fantasy XIV · Game · Last updated Mar 5, 2026

Overview

Every job has a rotation. We explain the concepts: GCD, oGCD, and keeping uptime.

GCD and Weaving

When to use abilities between weapon skills; we note animation lock.

Buff Windows

2-minute and 90-second buffs; we explain aligning with the party.

Practice

Dummies, logs, and how to improve.

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