The Key stats for an Elf are Dexterity (Dex) and Constitution (Con)

Getting Started - Now that you have chosen your stats, here is a basic FFXIV Gil guide on how to level up your Elf. Please note that there are many different preferences on where to hunt; this is just my opinion.

As an Elf, you will find yourself in the Elven Village. This is the beginning area of the game for Elves. You should walk around and familiarize yourself with the townsfolk and the Guardians in the Forest.

As a bonus, as you level, you will gain extra AC. This is determined by the base DEX that your character has. The formula is as follows:

Dex 18 = Every 4 levels you will recieve -1 AC

Dex 16-17 = Every 5 levels you will recieve -1 AC

Dex 13-15 = Every 6 levels you will recieve -1 AC

Dex 10-12 = Every 7 levels you will recieve -1 AC

Dex 7-9 = Every 8 levels you will recieve -1 AC

Other Bonuses

+1 "to hit" for every 5 character levels

+1 Bow-only Damage for every 10 character levels

Base Magic Resistance (MR) is 25 starting at level 1

The Key stats for an Elf are Dexterity (Dex) and Constitution (Con). Dexterity is important in determining how accurate you are with your attack. This is especially important for using a bow.