Final Fantasy 14 Dataminer Reveals the Chattiest Character in the Game

Key Findings: Final Fantasy XIV Dialogue Analysis

A comprehensive analysis of dialogue across all Final Fantasy XIV expansions, from A Realm Reborn to Dawntrail, reveals some surprising results regarding the most talkative characters. Alphinaud takes the top spot, a finding that has surprised many veteran players. Wuk Lamat, despite significant screen time primarily in Dawntrail, secures a remarkable third place. Finally, Urianger's most frequent words – "tis," "thou," and "Loporrits" – offer a humorous glimpse into his character.

This extensive undertaking, covering over a decade of content, highlights the sheer volume of dialogue in FFXIV. The initial release of FFXIV in 2010 differed drastically from the current iteration, leading to a poor reception and ultimately, a server shutdown in 2012 following the Dalamud incident. A Realm Reborn (2013) marked a successful relaunch under Naoki Yoshida.

Reddit user turn_a_blind_eye meticulously documented their findings, detailing dialogue counts per expansion and frequently used words for key characters. Alphinaud's dominance is unsurprising given his consistent major role. However, Wuk Lamat's high ranking, surpassing characters like Y'shtola and Thancred, is noteworthy due to her relatively recent introduction and prominent role in Dawntrail. Similarly, newcomer Zero also made the overall top 20, exceeding even the popular antagonist Emet-Selch. Urianger's fondness for "Loporrits," the moon rabbits introduced in Endwalker, is reflected in his word usage.

Alphinaud: FFXIV's Most Loquacious NPC

Wuk Lamat's high dialogue count, while surprising, aligns with Dawntrail's character-driven narrative. The expansion's central focus on her naturally results in a high volume of lines.

With 2025 approaching, Final Fantasy XIV players anticipate exciting developments. Patch 7.2 is expected early in the year, with Patch 7.3 potentially concluding the Dawntrail storyline.