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Abbreviation: DEX

A stat that is compared with an enemy's agility to determine the likelihood that a character's blow will be a critical.

  • The higher an attacker's DEX, the greater their Critical Hit Rate against an opponent is.

Dexterity also has a direct impact on a character's accuracy stat. For every two points of DEX a character has, his/her accuracy is raised by one point. However, when using a Two-Handed Weapon, for every 4 points of DEX, your accuracy value is raised by 3. (as of the November '07 Update).

Dexterity also plays a significant role in determining the damage caused by Sneak Attack when used by a Thief.

Associated with the element of Lightning. Many thunder-based items add DEX to a Player's Stats. Example: Ramuh's Staff, Thunder Staff, Jupiter's Staff and Byakko's Haidate.

Breakdown of Level 1 to 90 Dexterity Stats by Race and Job Sorted Highest to Lowest[]

Based off Thief dexterity score

Race Lv.1 Lv.75 Lv.80 Lv.85 Lv.90
Mithra 10 70
Galka 8 63
Hume 8 63
Tarutaru 8 63
Elvaan 8 60

Level 1 stats taken from FFXI official strategy guide, spring 2004 version.
Level 75 stats gathered from Allakhazam.com and do not include stat bonuses from sub jobs

DEX Rankings Based on Job[]

1. Thief
2. (Tied) Monk
2. (Tied) Ninja
2. (Tied) Puppetmaster
5. (Tied) Beastmaster
5. (Tied) Black Mage
5. (Tied) Corsair
5. (Tied) Dancer
5. (Tied) Dark Knight
5. (Tied) Samurai
5. (Tied) Warrior
12. (Tied) Bard
12. (Tied) Blue Mage
12. (Tied) Dragoon
12. (Tied) Ranger
12. (Tied) Red Mage
12. (Tied) Rune Fencer
12. (Tied) Scholar
19. (Tied) Paladin
19. (Tied) Summoner
21. White Mage

Weapons that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 10+
Almace (85) CheckCheck
Greed Scimitar CheckCheck
Love Halberd CheckCheck
Rune Halberd CheckCheck
Rune Blade CheckCheck
Jupiter's Staff CheckCheck
Bloodsword CheckCheck
Temple Knight Army Sword +2 CheckCheck
Stylet CheckCheck
Unji CheckCheck
Omokage CheckCheck
Thunder Staff CheckCheck
Falcastra CheckCheck
Misericorde +1 CheckCheck
Shinogi CheckCheck
Thundercloud CheckCheck
Unsho CheckCheck
Spear Strap CheckCheck
Adaman Kilij +1 CheckCheck
Nagan +1 CheckCheck
Bahadur +1 CheckCheck
Gully +1 CheckCheck
Wyrm Slayer CheckCheck
Devil Slayer CheckCheck
Temple Knight Army Sword +1 CheckCheck
Calveley's Dagger CheckCheck
Mithran Scimitar CheckCheck
Anelace +1 CheckCheck
Kaskara +1 CheckCheck
Gnole Sainti +1 CheckCheck
Bhuj CheckCheck
Combat Caster's Axe +2 CheckCheck
Nadziak +1 CheckCheck
Tabarzin +1 CheckCheck
Battle Fork +1 CheckCheck
Spark Fork +1 CheckCheck
Thalassocrat +1 CheckCheck
Iron-splitter +1 CheckCheck
Butachi +1 CheckCheck
Lightning Bow +1 CheckCheck
Lightning Bow CheckCheck
Butachi CheckCheck
Thalassocrat CheckCheck
Pealing Buzdygan CheckCheck
Spark Fork CheckCheck
Ox Tongue CheckCheck
Kagiroi CheckCheck
Battle Fork CheckCheck
Nadziak CheckCheck
Scepter CheckCheck
Apollo's Staff CheckCheck
Pluto's Staff CheckCheck
Buzdygan CheckCheck
Light Boomerang CheckCheck
Steel-splitter CheckCheck
Iron-splitter CheckCheck
Tabarzin CheckCheck
Furnace Tabarzin CheckCheck
Bhuj CheckCheck
Combat Caster's Axe +1 CheckCheck
Thug's Jambiya +1 CheckCheck
Pealing Nagan CheckCheck
Nagan CheckCheck
Braveheart CheckCheck
Blizzard Toporok CheckCheck
Toporok CheckCheck
Bahadur CheckCheck
Demon Slayer CheckCheck
Dragon Slayer CheckCheck
Adaman Kilij CheckCheck
Buboso CheckCheck
Pealing Anelace CheckCheck
Mighty Talwar CheckCheck
Anelace CheckCheck
Kaskara CheckCheck
Adaman Kris CheckCheck
Misericorde CheckCheck
Vishnu's Cesti CheckCheck
Gnole Sainti CheckCheck
Ponderous Gully CheckCheck
Gully CheckCheck
Torama Cesti CheckCheck
Small Sword CheckCheck
Strike Baghnakhs CheckCheck
Platinum Cutlass +1 CheckCheck
Brass Grip +1 CheckCheck
Brass Grip CheckCheck
Coeurl Cesti CheckCheck
Narasimha's Cesti CheckCheck
Thug's Jambiya CheckCheck
Beestinger CheckCheck
Buzzard Tuck CheckCheck
Dreizack CheckCheck
Platinum Cutlass CheckCheck
Mighty Sword CheckCheck
Warrior's Axe CheckCheck
Dark Staff CheckCheck
Light Staff CheckCheck
Ohaguro CheckCheck
Moth Axe CheckCheck

Headgear that enhances Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items.)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Lightsome Cap CheckCheck
Aias Bonnet CheckCheck
Maat's Cap CheckCheck
Warrior's Mask +1 CheckCheck
Nocturnus Helm CheckCheck
Valkyrie's Helm CheckCheck
Assassin's Bonnet CheckCheck
Aurore Beret CheckCheck
Ferox Vizor CheckCheck
Skadi's Visor CheckCheck
Askar Zucchetto CheckCheck
Voyager Sallet CheckCheck
Maestria Mask CheckCheck
Emperor Hairpin CheckCheck
Juggler's Headband CheckCheck
Corsair's Hat +1 CheckCheck
Gavial Mask +1 CheckCheck
Gavial Mask CheckCheck
Hydra Mask CheckCheck
Corsair's Hat CheckCheck
Centurion's Visor CheckCheck
Merman's Cap CheckCheck
Coral Cap CheckCheck
Mercenary Captain's Headgear CheckCheck
Bastokan Visor CheckCheck
Republic Visor CheckCheck
Windurstian Headgear CheckCheck
Federation Headgear CheckCheck
Luisant Salade CheckCheck
Super Ribbon CheckCheck
Royal Knight's Bascinet CheckCheck


Shield that enhances Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items.)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+3 +2 +1
Healer's Shield CheckCheck

Necklaces that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Love Torque CheckCheck
Knack Pendant CheckCheck
Kubira Bead Necklace CheckCheck
Ancient Torque CheckCheck
Spike Necklace CheckCheck
Storm Gorget CheckCheck
Fang Necklace CheckCheck
Ashura Necklace CheckCheck
Rabbit Charm CheckCheck
Opo-opo Necklace CheckCheck
Jeweled Collar +1 CheckCheck

Body Pieces that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+10 +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Nocturnus Mail CheckCheck
Zahak's Mail CheckCheck
Antares Harness CheckCheck
Aurum Cuirass CheckCheck
Dragon Harness +1 CheckCheck
Dragon Harness CheckCheck
Hauberk +1 CheckCheck
Haubergeon +1 CheckCheck
Haubergeon CheckCheck
Hauberk CheckCheck
Stout Jacket CheckCheck
War Aketon +1 CheckCheck
War Aketon CheckCheck
Khimaira Jacket CheckCheck
Gavial Mail +1 CheckCheck
Blue Cotehardie +1 CheckCheck
Blue Cotehardie CheckCheck
Hydra Mail CheckCheck
Gavial Mail CheckCheck
Flora Cotehardie CheckCheck
Brigandine +1 CheckCheck
Brigandine CheckCheck
Luisant Haubert CheckCheck
Iron Ram Chainmail CheckCheck
Royal Knight's Chainmail CheckCheck
Black Cotehardie CheckCheck
Tabin Jupon +1 CheckCheck
Battle Jupon +1 CheckCheck
Battle Jupon CheckCheck
Tabin Jupon CheckCheck
Royal Squire's Chainmail +2 CheckCheck
Royal Squire's Chainmail +1 CheckCheck
Royal Squire's Chainmail CheckCheck
Federation Doublet CheckCheck
Windurstian Doublet CheckCheck
Magna Bodice CheckCheck
Magna Jerkin CheckCheck
Mercenary Captain's Doublet CheckCheck
Garrison Tunica CheckCheck
Kenpogi +1 CheckCheck

Gloves that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Ludic Mitts CheckCheck
Drachen Finger Gauntlets +1 CheckCheck
Hecatomb Mittens +1 CheckCheck
Ocelot Gloves CheckCheck
Hecatomb Mittens CheckCheck
Trainer's Wristbands CheckCheck
Enkidu's Mittens CheckCheck
Wood Gauntlets CheckCheck
Wood Gloves CheckCheck
Torama Gloves CheckCheck
Custom M Gloves CheckCheck
Custom F Gloves CheckCheck
Merman's Mittens CheckCheck
Aristocrat's Mitts CheckCheck
Coeurl Gloves CheckCheck
Noble's Mitts CheckCheck
Coral Mittens CheckCheck
Magna Gauntlets CheckCheck
Magna Gloves CheckCheck
Shinobi Tekko +1 CheckCheck
Luisant Moufles CheckCheck
Republic Finger Gauntlets CheckCheck
Bastokan Finger Gauntlets CheckCheck
Centurion's Finger Gauntlets CheckCheck

Belts that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+10 +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Pendragon's Belt (Enchantment) CheckCheck
Grenadier Belt (Campaign) CheckCheck
Thiazi's Belt CheckCheck
Cuchulain's Belt CheckCheck
Warwolf Belt CheckCheck
Saotome Koshi-Ate CheckCheck
Forest Sash CheckCheck
Grenadier Belt CheckCheck
Forest Belt CheckCheck
Marid Belt +1 CheckCheck
Runner's Belt CheckCheck
Marid Belt CheckCheck
Royal Knight's Belt CheckCheck
Ocean Belt CheckCheck
Royal Knight's Belt +1 CheckCheck
Royal Knight's Belt +2 CheckCheck
Mercenary Captain's Belt CheckCheck

Leg Pieces that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Tumbler Trunks CheckCheck
Perle Brayettes CheckCheck
Kensei Sitabaki CheckCheck
Dragon Subligar +1 CheckCheck
Dragon Subligar CheckCheck
Enkidu's Subligar CheckCheck
Unicorn Subligar CheckCheck
Hydra Cuisses +1 CheckCheck
Gavial Cuisses +1 CheckCheck
Gavial Cuisses CheckCheck
Hydra Cuisses CheckCheck
Tabin Hose +1 CheckCheck
Royal Knight's Breeches CheckCheck
Master's Sitabaki +1 CheckCheck
Iron Ram Breeches CheckCheck
Magna F Chausses CheckCheck
Magna M Chausses CheckCheck
Noct Brais +1 CheckCheck
Noct Brais CheckCheck
Master's Sitabaki CheckCheck
Tabin Hose CheckCheck
Luisant Brayettes CheckCheck
Royal Squire's Breeches CheckCheck
Royal Squire's Breeches +1 CheckCheck
Royal Squire's Breeches +2 CheckCheck
Jujitsu Sitabaki CheckCheck
Garrison Hose CheckCheck

Boots that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Lithe Boots CheckCheck
Aurore Gaiters CheckCheck
Goliard Clogs CheckCheck
Dragon Leggings +1 CheckCheck
Darksteel Sabatons +1 CheckCheck
Darksteel Sabatons CheckCheck
Dragon Leggings CheckCheck
Marine F Boots CheckCheck
Marine M Boots CheckCheck
Leaping Boots CheckCheck
Bounding Boots CheckCheck
Winged Boots CheckCheck
Winged Boots +1 CheckCheck
Susurrus Sabatons CheckCheck
Seirenshi Habaki CheckCheck
Kingdom Sollerets CheckCheck
Noct Gaiters +1 CheckCheck
Noct Gaiters CheckCheck
Junrenshi Habaki CheckCheck
Luisant Sollerets CheckCheck
San d'Orian Sollerets CheckCheck

Back Pieces that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Nifty Mantle CheckCheck
Etoile Cape CheckCheck
Pantin Cape CheckCheck
Cuchulain's Mantle CheckCheck
Assassin's Cape CheckCheck
Commander's Cape CheckCheck

Earrings that enhances Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items.)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+3 +2 +1
Jupiter's Earring CheckCheck
Thunder Earring CheckCheck
Pilferer's Earring CheckCheck
Adroit Earring CheckCheck
Adroit Earring +1 CheckCheck
Minuet Earring CheckCheck
Harvest Earring CheckCheck
Forte Earring CheckCheck

Rings that enhance Dexterity (May not contain all exclusive items)[]

Name Dexterity Increase
+6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1
Jupiter's Ring CheckCheck
Adroit Ring CheckCheck
Adroit Ring +1 CheckCheck
Thunder Ring CheckCheck
Spinel Ring CheckCheck
Grace Ring +1 CheckCheck
Grace Ring CheckCheck
Deft Ring CheckCheck
Deft Ring +1 CheckCheck
Unyielding Ring CheckCheck
Fluorite Ring CheckCheck
Ametrine Ring CheckCheck
Balance Ring +1 CheckCheck
Balance Ring CheckCheck
Soil Ring CheckCheck
Dark Ring CheckCheck
Shining Ring CheckCheck
Vision Ring CheckCheck
Amethyst Ring CheckCheck
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