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Final Fantasy 14 has finally added the class I’m always asking for: a viking with two shields, laser cannons, and Wolverine claws
Final Fantasy 14 will add a new tank job called Bastion in its forthcoming Evercold expansion. The job combines defensive shield use with ranged laser attacks and clawed melee strikes, marking an unusually elaborate addition to the game’s familiar combat roles.
Bastion uses paired weapons called skyltborg, described as gunshields with metal claws; its trailer shows aerial laser fire and close-range attacks. It will initially be available only in Evercold’s “evolved mode”, with further expansion details due at the Tokyo Fan Festival later this year and the expansion scheduled for January 2027.
In short
- Final Fantasy 14 is adding the Bastion tank job.
- Bastion fights with dual gunshields, lasers and claws.
- Evercold is due to launch in January 2027.
Explained simply
Final Fantasy 14 is an online game where thousands of players create characters and embark on quests together. The game features different combat roles called jobs, which determine how characters fight – some deal damage, others defend teammates or heal.
Tank jobs are designed to protect other players and absorb damage in combat. The game will introduce a new tank job called Bastion, which combines the defensive role of a tank with ranged laser attacks and clawed attacks.
Bastion's blend of defensive and offensive abilities represents an unusual approach for a tank role within Final Fantasy 14's combat system. The job's combination of protection with ranged and close-range attacks differs from how existing tanks are designed, making it a notable addition to the game's character options.
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