Before you start
- Use the platform and version named below; announcement details can change before release.
Roles from the previews
| Vision | Announced emphasis |
|---|---|
| Warrior of Light | Protection and elemental attacks. |
| Terra | Elemental magic. |
| Cloud | Physical attacks and critical hits. |
| Y’shtola | Magic and recovery. |
| Ayaka | Healing and status support. |
| Wilhelm | Defensive role and drawing enemy attention. |
Sources for this section
- Square Enix: Latest Updates Vol. 2 · Checked 2026-09-27
- Square Enix: Latest Updates Vol. 4 · Checked 2026-09-27 · Published 2026-08-25
Avoid a false tier list
A role label is not a ranking. Note the encounter’s problem, the skills you have learned and the capacity you can spend. Revisit the choice after an unlock instead of copying a build whose prerequisites you cannot meet.
Sources for this section
- Square Enix: Latest Updates Vol. 2 · Checked 2026-09-27
- Square Enix: Latest Updates Vol. 4 · Checked 2026-09-27 · Published 2026-08-25
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Sources and how this guide was made
This guide uses the linked sources and any attributed demonstrations. Kingy has not independently play-tested these steps. Platform differences and limitations are noted with the advice they affect.
Coverage: Prelaunch edition · official information checked 28 September 2026 · gameplay not tested. Research checked 2026-09-27. Updated 2026-09-27
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