FFXIV Data Dive: Chattiest Character Unveiled

Final Fantasy XIV's Most Loquacious Characters Revealed: A Surprising Outcome

A comprehensive analysis of Final Fantasy XIV dialogue, spanning from A Realm Reborn to Dawntrail, has unveiled a surprising revelation: Alphinaud boasts the most lines in the entire MMO. This discovery has stunned many veteran players, given the game's extensive history and diverse cast.

The undertaking was monumental, encompassing over a decade of content. The original 2010 release of Final Fantasy XIV, a stark contrast to the current iteration, was poorly received, ultimately leading to its shutdown in 2012 following the Dalamud incident. A Realm Reborn (2013), spearheaded by Naoki Yoshida, marked a triumphant comeback, rebuilding player trust and laying the foundation for the game's enduring success.

Reddit user turn_a_blind_eye meticulously compiled data on dialogue counts and most frequent words for each expansion, culminating in a complete game-wide analysis. While Alphinaud's top ranking isn't entirely shocking, considering his significant role across expansions, the results hold other surprises. Wuk Lamat, a prominent character introduced in Dawntrail, unexpectedly secured third place overall.

Alphinaud's Reign as the Chattiest NPC

Wuk Lamat's high ranking, surpassing even beloved characters like Y'shtola and Thancred, caught many fans off guard. However, given Dawntrail's character-driven narrative, her substantial dialogue count is understandable. Another newer character, Zero, also cracked the top 20, exceeding even the lines spoken by the popular antagonist, Emet-Selch. Urianger's linguistic quirks were also highlighted, his most frequent words being "tis," "thou," and "Loporrits," the moon rabbits introduced in Endwalker, reflecting his interactions with them throughout the expansion and subsequent quests.

With 2025 on the horizon, Final Fantasy XIV promises an exciting year. Patch 7.2 is anticipated early in the year, with Patch 7.3 expected to bring the Dawntrail storyline to a definitive close.