FFXIV PvP Resources

Crystalline Conflict

Crystalline Conflict is the exciting player-versus-player (PvP) game mode introduced in Final Fantasy 14's Endwalker expansion. As an avid FF14 player myself, I'm absolutely loving this new 5v5 competitive team battle that provides such fast-paced, skill-based combat in bite-sized 5-minute matches. Although sometimes in overtime, it can go much longer!

In Crystalline Conflict, two teams of five players face off with the goal of pushing the crystal. Matches take place on compact battleground maps called arenas, each with unique layouts and mechanics to master. They are the Palaistra, the Volcanic Heart, Cloud Nine, and the Clockwork Castletown.

Each player in Crystalline Conflict can choose a job-based role like tank, healer, melee dps, ranged dps, or caster dps. You'll use PvP-specific abilities and spells tailored to create balanced, fair fights between players.

Winning matches in Crystalline Conflict earns you trophies and weekly rewards. You can gain exclusive PvP-only cosmetics, emotes, and currencies to spend on gear and items. I've enjoyed climbing the leaderboards each season and unlocking ranked rewards that show off my PvP skills against the best players on my data center.

As a huge Final Fantasy 14 fan, I think Crystalline Conflict has revitalized competitive gaming amazingly. The game mode provides quick, rewarding battles that appeal to both veterans like me and newcomers alike. I'm always happy to play with people and provide tips, so feel free to join the fun and try your hand at this heart-pounding PvP game mode today!

Arenas

Below are images of the arena! Feel free to download them and study them as best as you can. Right click the image and open it in new tab.

Palaistra

Volcanic Heart

Cloud Nine

Clockwork Castletown

PvP Macros

For people like myself who have trouble targeting and casting the correct spell, below are a list of macros that I have found!

Discords

I have listed below a few of the most popular PvP discords that can help! Let them know that I sent you <3!

Paws & Claws (PNC) - PNC is a FFXIV PvP community that hosts community run PvP events/tournaments, has PvP resources/mentors, and promotes PvP in FFXIV.


Join the Paws & Claws (PNC) Discord community here!

PvP Revial is another popular FFXIV PvP Discord! This one is pretty huge. They have all sorts of resources here too.
Discord invite: discord.gg/pvprevivalĀ 

CC Madness is a PvP discord aimed at all things Crystalline Conflict. Here you can find teams to join or to scrim against! They also host tournaments from time to time.

Discord