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Recommended Classes for Solo Play

Summoner (SMN)

Versatility: Starting as an Arcanist, you can switch to Summoner at level 30, which is great for solo content due to its strong damage and survivability. "Arc is good because you once you hit 30 you get both scholar for healing and summoner for dps."
Ease of Play: Summoner is considered one of the simplest jobs to play, making it ideal for beginners. "As for which is the simplest to play, SNM is the most simple."

Dragoon (DRG)

Engaging Story: Dragoon has a rich job quest storyline that ties into the main narrative. "Dragoon's got some good story and ties into the first expansion Heavensward really well."
Lore Relevance: It's also a "canon" job for the Heavensward expansion, which can enhance your role-playing experience. "Heavensward - Dragoon"

Dark Knight (DRK)

Great Storyline: Available from Heavensward, Dark Knight is praised for its compelling job story. "dark knight has a big sword and the best job storyline in the game"
Big Sword: If you like two-handed swords, Dark Knight is a solid choice. "If you like BIG swords, you could swap to Dark Knight once you reach Heavensward"

Warrior (WAR)

High Survivability: Warrior is known for its excellent self-healing and survivability, making it easy to solo content. "You won't ever die as a warrior."
Simple Tanking: Tanking as a Warrior is straightforward, and you can even solo dungeons with NPCs. "Marauder > Warrior (tank that does DECENT DPS) is the 'easiest' tank."

Red Mage (RDM)

Versatile Combat: Red Mage combines both melee and magic combat, offering a dynamic playstyle. "Red mage is a spell caster but has a melee combo it has to do every 2 minutes."
Easy Solo: It's also recommended for soloing specific content like the Palace of the Dead. "Easiest job to use is Redmage"

Additional Tips for Solo Play

Duty Support: You can run most required dungeons with NPC party members, reducing the need to queue with other players. "You can run all of the required dungeons with NPC’s now"
Explore Different Jobs: The game allows you to switch between jobs freely, so don't hesitate to try out different classes to find what suits you best. "Given you can play all jobs on a single character - just try them all and see which ones you enjoy!"
Focus on the Story: The main story quest (MSQ) is a significant part of the game and can be completed mostly solo. "It's about 95% solo for story."

By choosing one of these classes and utilizing the game's solo-friendly features, you can enjoy the rich story and content of Final Fantasy XIV at your own pace.

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