FFXIV Evercold’s second new job brings pets back at last with a magic bird

Square Enix has revealed Zephyr, a new physical ranged damage job for Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, at Tokyo Fan Fest. It is the game’s first new physical ranged job since Dancer in 2019 and brings a combat pet back to the regular job roster, making it a notable change for players.

Zephyr fights with a small crossbow and elemental or aether-infused shots, alongside Nephele, a bird that supports the party with buffs. The trailer shows Nephele carrying Zephyr across the battlefield, though the specific buffs have not been explained. Zephyr starts at level 90, with its first quest in Gridania, and uses Evercold’s new Evolved combat system; the expansion launches on 23 February, with pre-order early access from 19 February.