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Final Fantasy 14 is rightly admired for its commitment to gorgeous, eye-catching outfits. However, it is well known that nothing completes a look like a dapper hat. Whether your hat of choice is tall, subtle, sinister, or just plain weird, Final Fantasy 14 has you covered. So, why not give the idea of the level cap a whole new meaning by checking out our list of the best-looking hats in Final Fantasy 14?
We’ve got hats from dungeons, raids, and even real-life promotions, all lovingly curated and arranged for your perusal below. Give our guide a read, and you’ll be a master of fantastical millinery in no time.
10 Edenchoir Chapeau of Aiming
Everyone knows that serious Bards need serious hats, and the Edenchoir Chapeau of Aiming does not disappoint. This classic Shadowbringers hat brings class and style to any physical ranged damage dealer looking to dispatch monsters with style.
Still, it’s not the easiest garment to get your hands on. You’ll need to go into Eden's Verse: Furor (Savage) if you want the dyeable version. Even unsynced at level 90, this can be a serious challenge. Fortunately, the easier Eden’s Verse: Furor (Normal) drops tokens that can be exchanged for an undyeable version if you don’t mind being stuck with white.
9 Shadowless Mask of Fending
The Ringwraith look is back in a big way. This sinister headpiece can be acquired from The Heroes’ Gauntlet, an iconic level 80 story dungeon towards the end of the Shadowbringers storyline.
A must-have for any brooding and mysterious Dark Knight, you’ll be able to harness your inner veil of darkness with this literal, actual dark veil. This is one of the few hats that Viera can actually wear as an added bonus. Whether the cute bunny ears poking out of the top undermine or enhance the look is up to you.
8 Matoya’s Hat
It is well known that a witch’s power level is directly proportional to the size of their hat. If you wish to harness this tried and tested truth, then why not consider this classic headgear?
However, like many of the very best hats out there, Matoya’s Hat is very difficult to get your hands on. In order to get one for yourself, you’ll need a special item code, found only in physical copies of the Encyclopedia Eorzea: World of Final Fantasy 14, Volume 2. Pricey, but worth it.
7 Plague Bringer’s Mask
Why stop at a hat? Why not go full Renaissance and cover your face with this stylish beak? Sure, it might not be for everyone, but the Plague Bringer’s Mask is a great way to make a fashion statement.
If you want one of these beaky face masks to call your own, you’ll need to run some level 60 dungeons. Saint Mocianne's Arboretum and Pharos Sirius (Hard) both drop the Plague Bringer’s armour set. If you want to save time, why not run the dungeons unsynced at a higher level? With a level 90 character, you're sure to power through those dungeons in no time.
6 Estoqueur's Tricorne
No list of Final Fantasy 14 millinery would be complete without mentioning the Red Mage hats. These glorious duelling headpieces are a seriously iconic part of the Final Fantasy aesthetic and deserve your attention.
However, even amongst the incredible Red Mage job gear hats, the Estoqueur’s Tricorne takes the cake. Available to any level 80 Red Mage who has completed the Shadowbringers storyline, this glorious hat will give you all the flair you need when executing that killer combo.
5 Shire Philosopher's Hat
Sometimes, a top hat just isn’t fancy enough. Why settle for a simple, unrefined top hat when you could enjoy the class and refinement of a monocle, too? With the Shire Philosopher’s Hat, you’re sure to be the talk of the town.
This hat is relatively easy to acquire despite its sophisticated and bespoke appearance. Just grind 345 Tomestones of Poetics from the daily Duty Roulette and take them to Hismena in Idyllshire. Even better is that this will get you the augmented version of the hat, which can be dyed to match any of your existing outfits.
4 Dwarven Headgear
Shadowbringers was an incredibly generous expansion. It bought us oodles of new content, a seriously compelling story, and, best of all: Dwarfs. These rugged and eccentric inhabitants of Kohlusia stole the hearts of many a Final Fantasy 14 fan.
Reminiscent of Final Fantasy 9’s Vivi, the Dwarfen look isn’t just for NPCs. The entire range of Dwarven headgear can be purchased from Doddard in The Crystarium and will transform your character’s head into that of an enigmatic dwarf. These hats are a must-have for any fans of the classic Black Mage look.
3 Nabaath Cap of Healing
The classic anime steampunk look is always in fashion, and there’s no better way to channel that iconic look than the Nabaath Cap of Healing. Found in Malikah's Well, the level 77 Shadowbringers story dungeon, it may take you a few runs before you get that lucky drop.
If you’re desperate for steampunk headwear and don’t want to spend too much time running dungeons, you could always check out the Neo-Ishguardian set, usually available on the Market Board. However, if you’re playing a healer and want to go for a more sleek, elegant and understated brand of steampunk, the Nabaath Cap of Healing is your best bet.
2 Evenstar Hat
This gloriously over-the-top piece of headwear is the perfect thing to complete that new caster glamour. The Evenstar Hat is your best bet if you want to look like a cross between a Vegas magician and a Victorian gentleman (and, frankly, who wouldn’t?).
Fortunately, it’s not particularly difficult to get one for yourself. Simply turn in 300 Allied Seals to the Hunt Billmaster in Limsa Lominsa, Ul’dah, or Gridania, and this fashion statement can be yours. You can grab Allied Seals by completing A Realm Reborn Hunts, so get out there and start slaying monsters.
1 YoRHa Type-51 Cap of Healing
It is hardly controversial to claim that Nier: Automata is one gorgeous game. During the Shadowbringers expansion, Final Fantasy 14 collaborated with Yoko Taro, creator of the Nier series, to bring three Nier-themed raids to the world of Eorzea.
Known as the Copied Factory, Puppet’s Bunker, and The Tower at Paradigm’s Breach, these Alliance Raids offer stylish headwear across all three PvE experiences. That said, for sheer style, the YoRHa Type-51 Cap of Healing sets itself apart. This traditional side cap can be dyed any number of colours and also sports the iconic Neir: Automata blindfold. It’s stylish and doubles as a tragic metaphor for the woes of the android condition. What’s not to love?