No, you typically can't. The main story is often a prerequisite for unlocking alliance raids in FFXIV.
No, you usually can't. Skipping the story doesn't automatically unlock the Siva ultimate.
Yes, you can. Eureka has its own independent progression system, and it doesn't strictly require you to complete the main story. However, keep in mind that having a certain level of character development from the main story can be beneficial in terms of your overall skills and equipment.
Sure. You can level up through things like FATEs (Full Active Time Events). They occur randomly in the game world and give out XP. Also, guildhests are a good source of XP. But not following the main story might mean you miss out on some important unlocks and lore that could enhance your overall gaming experience.
To unlock SAM in FFXIV, you need to have made significant progress in the Heavensward story. This includes completing key story quests that are centered around certain regions and characters in that expansion. It's not just about the quantity of the story you've completed but also the quality of your interactions within the story. For instance, you might need to have a good understanding of the political and cultural aspects of the Heavensward world. Additionally, there could be some minor quests that are easily overlooked but are necessary for the SAM unlock. These quests might be related to specific NPCs or events that are part of the broader Heavensward story tapestry. So, it's a combination of major story milestones and smaller, often overlooked, elements that lead to the unlocking of the SAM job.
Yes, you can start the DLC at any time, even before finishing the main story.
Yes. The game allows you to jump into Phantom Liberty regardless of your progress in the main story. This gives players the flexibility to experience the new content whenever they want, whether they are in the middle of the main story, just starting, or have already completed it.
Yes, you can do Eureka in FFXI without having completed the main story. However, you may face some challenges as certain aspects of Eureka might be designed with the assumption that players have a general understanding of the game's mechanics and world, which are often introduced through the main story.
In many cases, you can't raid without completing story missions. Usually, the story missions provide necessary context, skills, or unlocks that are crucial for a successful raid.
Yeah, you can. Eureka is like an optional side - world in FFXIV. It has different quests and challenges that are not directly tied to the main story. So, even if you haven't beaten the main story, you can still enter and start exploring Eureka.