Best Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail graphics settings for Nvidia RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti

Modified Jun 29, 2024 08:30 GMT

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail runs at high framerates on the RTX 3060 and 3060 Ti (Image via Square Enix and Nvidia)

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail is almost here and it plays quite well on the Nvidia RTX 3060 and the 3060 Ti. The expansion brings a considerable graphics overhaul in the form of larger textures, anti-aliasing, and others. It is important to set their graphics quality options before starting the next chapter in Eorzea.

In this guide, we have compiled the best settings options for the Nvidia RTX 3060 and 3060 Ti video cards. Do note we have optimized the list for high framerates at 1080p in the game.

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail graphics settings for Nvidia RTX 3060

Final Fantasy XIV has received a massive graphics update with Dawntrail (Image via Square Enix)

The RTX 3060 can play Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail comfortably at 1080p and 1440p. However, we recommend sticking to FHD resolutions if you are looking to get over 120 FPS. A mix of the highest settings with DLSS turned on works best for the GPU.

Graphics settings 1

Preset: Custom

Resolution

Graphics upscaling: Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling)
3D resolution scaling: 100
Enable dynamic resolution: Off
Frame rate threshold: Activate when the frame rate drops below 60 FPS

General

LOD on distant objects: On
Enable dynamic grass interaction: On

Graphics settings 2

Real time reflections: Maximum
Edge smoothing (anti-aliasing): TSCMAA (disabled when using DLSS)
Transparent lighting quality: High
Grass quality: High

Graphics settings 3

Parallax occlusion: High
Tessellation: High
Glare: Standard

Shadows

Self: Display
Party members: Display
Other NPCs: Display
Enemies: Display

Shadow quality

Use low detail models on character shadows (LOD): On
Use low detail models on distant object shadows (LOD): Off
Shadow resolution: High - 2048p
Shadow cascading: Best
Shadow softening: Strong
Cast shadows: Normal

Graphics settings 4

Texture detail

Texture resolution: High
Texture filtering: Anisotropic
Anisotropic filtering: x16

Movement physics

Self: Full
Other NPCs: Full

Effects

Naturally darken the edges of the screen (Limb darkening): On
Blur the graphics around an object in motion (Radial blur): On
Screen space ambient occlusion: GTAO: Standard
Glare: Normal
Water refraction: Normal

Cinematic cutscenes

Enable depth of field: On

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail graphics settings for Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti

The RTX 3060 Ti can play Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail at high framerates (Image via Square Enix)

The Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti packs considerably more rendering prowess than its non-Ti sibling. You can easily get up to 120 FPS at 1440p with a similar set of graphics options applied. The detailed settings list is as follows: