You can rise through different Grand Company ranks in Final Fantasy XIV by earning Grand Company Seals and completing specific tasks. Each promotion unlocks more privileges, missions, and rewards.
Main Ranks and Requirements
| Rank | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Private Third Class | Given automatically after joining a Grand Company. |
| Private Second Class | Requires around 2,000 seals. |
| Private First Class | Requires around 3,000 seals. |
| Corporal | Requires around 4,000 seals. |
| Sergeant Third Class | Requires around 5,000 seals and completing your Hunting Log Rank 1. |
| Sergeant Second Class | Requires around 6,000 seals. |
| Sergeant First Class | Requires around 7,000 seals. |
| Chief Sergeant | Requires around 8,000 seals and finishing a special dungeon quest. |
| Second Lieutenant | Requires around 9,000 seals, completing Hunting Log Rank 2, and a specific quest. |
| First Lieutenant | Unlocks after training your Adventurer Squadron through missions. |
| Captain | Achieved by completing five Command Missions and one special flagged mission. |
How to Earn Grand Company Seals
Grand Company Seals are the main currency for promotions. You can earn them in several ways:
- Turn in crafted or gathered items through company supply and provisioning missions.
- Complete Grand Company hunting log entries for your current rank.
- Use Expert Delivery to hand over unwanted gear for extra seals.
- Run daily dungeons, duties, and levequests that reward seals.
- Participate in FATEs and Grand Company missions across different regions.
Earning seals consistently is the key to moving up through ranks faster.
Ranks: Private to Corporal
These are your beginner ranks, where you simply pay seals to move up.
During this stage, focus on gathering seals from simple tasks and unlocking access to the company’s vendors and delivery missions.
Joining a Grand Company usually happens around level 20 through the main story quest, and you’ll receive your first uniform and basic company access.
Mid Ranks: Sergeant Third to Chief Sergeant
Once you reach the Sergeant level, seal payments alone are not enough. You’ll need to complete objectives such as hunting logs and quests.
At Sergeant Third Class, you must complete the first part of your Grand Company Hunting Log, which helps you learn how to hunt specific enemies for seals and experience.
By the time you reach Chief Sergeant, you’ll face a dungeon-related quest that unlocks new delivery options, higher seal storage, and better access to exclusive equipment.
These mid-ranks are where most players start building their Adventurer Squadrons and preparing for officer promotions.
Officer Ranks: Second Lieutenant to Captain
From this point, promotions require both seals and squadron progress.
To become a Second Lieutenant, you must complete Hunting Log Rank 2 and a short storyline quest related to your company’s duties. This rank allows you to buy more advanced items, including materials and housing permits.
After that, you can work toward First Lieutenant by improving your Adventurer Squadron — a group of NPCs you can train and send on missions.
The final accessible rank, Captain, requires five successful Command Missions with your squadron and a special flagged mission. This rank also greatly increases your seal cap, letting you store more currency for future use.
Higher Ranks in Game Data
There are ranks like Commander and Marshal that exist in the game’s data but aren’t available to players yet. These may be unlocked in future expansions or updates, but currently, Captain remains the highest attainable title in all three Grand Companies.
Benefits of Ranking Up
Ranking up is more than just a title — it brings real gameplay advantages:
- Higher Seal Cap: You can store more seals for future purchases.
- Exclusive Gear: Access to special Grand Company weapons, armor, and mounts.
- Squadron Access: Ability to build, command, and deploy your own team of NPCs.
- Housing Eligibility: Certain housing permissions require officer-level ranks.
- Company Pride: Each promotion adds prestige and shows your dedication to your chosen faction.
Best Tips to Rank Up Faster
- Focus on Deliveries Early: Supply and provisioning missions are the easiest source of seals.
- Use Expert Delivery Regularly: Turn in unused gear to build seals quickly.
- Finish Hunting Logs: These tasks give both seals and experience while preparing you for promotion quests.
- Do Daily Roulettes: Duty Finder dungeons and trials often reward seals alongside EXP.
- Train Your Squadron Early: The sooner you unlock it, the faster you’ll qualify for officer ranks.
- Check Promotion Quests: Always confirm you’ve completed the required storyline or dungeon before applying for a new rank.
- Avoid Seal Overflow: Use seals regularly to prevent hitting the cap before ranking up.
Summary of Seal Costs and Tasks
| Promotion | Approximate Seals | Extra Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Private → Private 2nd | 2,000 | None |
| Private 2nd → Private 1st | 3,000 | None |
| Private 1st → Corporal | 4,000 | None |
| Corporal → Sergeant 3rd | 5,000 | Hunting Log 1 |
| Sergeant 3rd → Sergeant 2nd | 6,000 | None |
| Sergeant 2nd → Sergeant 1st | 7,000 | None |
| Sergeant 1st → Chief Sergeant | 8,000 | Dungeon quest |
| Chief Sergeant → Second Lieutenant | 9,000 | Hunting Log 2 + quest |
| Second Lieutenant → First Lieutenant | — | Squadron Rank 3 |
| First Lieutenant → Captain | — | 5 Command Missions + flagged mission |
Each Grand Company — the Maelstrom, the Immortal Flames, and the Order of the Twin Adder — follows the same structure, but with different names for each title.
Advancing through these ranks is one of the most rewarding progression systems in FFXIV, combining personal effort, teamwork, and dedication to your chosen faction.
