FFXIV's Next Ranged DPS: What Weapons Could Be Coming?

Ever wonder what weapon your next Final Fantasy XIV ranged DPS job will be swinging—or firing? According to the latest Wisdom of Nym column, we already have a pretty clear picture of what the game's newest ranged DPS job is going to be, and honestly, it's going to be a while before we see another one.

That's the key takeaway here. The column notes that we have a fairly solid idea of what the upcoming ranged DPS job looks like, which means speculation season for that slot is basically over. If you were hoping for a surprise reveal, temper those expectations.

So when does the next new ranged DPS actually arrive? Not soon. The column points out that it'll be a while until we get another new one, and while it's easy to assume the next expansion will feature a new DPS job, that's framed as an assumption rather than a confirmation. Nothing official has locked that in.

The bigger question is what weapons future ranged damage jobs might use. That's the real meat of the discussion—looking ahead at the ranged DPS design space once the current mystery job is out of the way. It's a fun thought experiment for anyone who mains ranged and wants to know what's coming down the pipeline.

For now, the practical takeaway for players is simple: the current ranged DPS reveal is essentially settled, and the next one is a long-term prospect. That means plenty of time to enjoy whatever the new job brings before you start dreaming up the one after it.

It's the kind of slow-burn speculation that FFXIV fans know well. Jobs don't come around often, so every ranged DPS addition carries weight for the players who love the role. The column's framing makes it clear this isn't a next-patch situation—it's a next-expansion-at-the-earliest kind of wait.

What weapon would you want to see a future ranged DPS job wield? And are you happy with the direction the next one seems to be taking? Let us know in the comments.