This guide outlines the general level progression through Final Fantasy XIV's main areas, primarily tied to the Main Story Quest (MSQ). Level ranges can be flexible due to side quests, FATEs, and roulettes.
A Realm Reborn (ARR) - Levels 1-50
- Levels 1-15:
- Middle La Noscea (Limsa Lominsa starting area)
- Lower La Noscea
- Central Shroud (Gridania starting area)
- East Shroud
- Central Thanalan (Ul'dah starting area)
- Western Thanalan
- Levels 15-30:
- Western La Noscea
- Eastern La Noscea
- Upper La Noscea
- North Shroud
- South Shroud
- Eastern Thanalan
- Southern Thanalan
- Levels 30-40:
- Coerthas Central Highlands
- Outer La Noscea
- Levels 40-50:
- Mor Dhona
- Northern Thanalan
Heavensward (HW) - Levels 50-60
- Level 50-52: Coerthas Western Highlands
- Level 52-54: The Dravanian Forelands
- Level 54-56: The Churning Mists
- Level 56-58: The Sea of Clouds
- Level 58-60: Azys Lla
Stormblood (SB) - Levels 60-70
- Level 60-62: The Fringes
- Level 62-64: The Peaks
- Level 64-66: The Ruby Sea
- Level 66-68: Yanxia
- Level 68-70: The Azim Steppe
- Level 70 (Post-MSQ): The Lochs
Shadowbringers (ShB) - Levels 70-80
- Level 70-72: Lakeland
- Level 72-74: Kholusia
- Level 74-76: Amh Araeng
- Level 76-78: Il Mheg
- Level 78-80: The Rak'tika Greatwood
- Level 80 (Post-MSQ): The Tempest
Endwalker (EW) - Levels 80-90
- Level 80-81: Labyrinthos
- Level 81-82: Thavnair
- Level 82-84: Garlemald
- Level 84-86: Mare Lamentorum
- Level 86-88: Elpis
- Level 88-90: Ultima Thule
Dawntrail (DT) - Levels 90-100
Areas for the Dawntrail expansion, covering levels 90-100, will be revealed closer to its release. Expect new zones such as:
- Urqopacha
- Yak T'el
- Kozama'uka
- Shaaloani
- Solution Nine (City)
- Heritage Found
Important Note: Unlocking new areas is almost exclusively tied to progressing the Main Story Quest. While you might reach the appropriate level for a zone, you will not be able to access it until the MSQ directs you there. Side quests, FATEs, and Duty Roulettes are excellent for supplemental experience but do not unlock zones.
