How to Join a Grand Company in Final Fantasy XIV

There are many important decisions players of Final Fantasy XIV have to make in their playthrough. What class they want, what type of weapon they want to use, and what Grand Company they want to join.

Before they’re able to make the third decision, however, there are a number of things players need to do first. Of course, it’ll all be worth it in the end, as joining a Grand Company comes with several benefits.

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We’ll be going through all of those said benefits below, in addition to everything else you need to know about joining a Grand Company.

How to Join a Grand Company in Final Fantasy XIV

Before you’re able to join a Grand Company, you have to progress in the main story a bit. Keep playing it until you complete the level 20 main scenario quest called “A Hero in the Making”  (Which will have you attend Remembrance Services of various city-states).

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After completing this quest, you’ll be approached by representatives of all three Grand Companies in the game, those being Immortal Flames, Maelstrom, and The Order of the Twin Adder.

When this is done, you’ll be tasked with choosing one of the three Grand Companies to align with. Don’t worry about being limited in choice, as it isn’t necessary for you to join the company that’s located in your starting city.

• To join The Order of the Twin Adder, speak to the Serpent Officer and say ‘Yes’
• To join the Immortal Flame, speak to the Flame Officer and say ‘Yes’.
• To join the Maelstrom, speak to the Storm Officer and say ‘Yes’.

Which Grand Company to Join in Final Fantasy XIV

Okay, so you know how to join a Grand Company, but which Grand Company should you join? Well, the benefits you get from joining a Grand Company are pretty much the same regardless of which one of the three you go for.

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Some of the biggest advantages players can get are

• Being able to get a mount (As the quest that unlocks the ability to ride a mount comes only from joining a Grand Company)
• Various weapons and gear you get for completing company related quests.
• The ability to buy a house for your player.

At the end of the day, what Company you choose depends on your own personal preference. Every company has its own aesthetic, home base, and in game lore.

• The Maelstrom is a powerful naval force led by Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn. 
• The Immortal Flames are a group of battle hardened warriors led by Raubahn Aldynn.
• The Order of the Twin Adder is a group of proud mages and archers led by Kan E Senna.

Aesthetics are especially important because of the fact that the weapons and gears you’ll be offered by your selected Grand Company will also match that company’s set color theme.

Final Thoughts

All in all, joining a Grand Company is a straightforward yet important step every player has to take to continue their Final Fantasy XIV journey. After all, gear, weapons, emotes, housing items, cosmetics, everything can be obtained through a Grand Company.