Final Fantasy XIV

API

Comprehensive Final Fantasy XIV game data API

Overview

The Final Fantasy XIV API provides RESTful access to extensive game data including characters, items, quests, lore entries, dungeons, gear stats, and more. Responses are in JSON format, with endpoints supporting filtering, sorting, and pagination. Key endpoints include /character/{id} for player profiles, /item/{id} for gear details, /lore for in-game story content, and /search for cross-data queries. Use cases include building fan sites, player tools (gear planners, quest trackers), lore databases, stream overlays, and community apps integrating FFXIV content.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://xivapi.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON responses
Extensive game data coverage
Filtering & pagination
Character profile access
Lore & quest data
Search functionality

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Final Fantasy XIV API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits; paid tiers are available for higher usage and additional features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic public data endpoints do not need an API key, but a key is recommended for higher rate limits and private character data access.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, with structured data for easy parsing and integration into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Games & Comics

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Covers all major FFXIV systems
⊕ Regularly updated with new content
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Free tier available
⊕ CORS support for web apps

Cons

⊖ Rate limits on free tier
⊖ Private character data needs auth
⊖ No official SLA
⊖ Limited real-time event support