Best Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail graphics settings for Nvidia RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti

Modified Jun 29, 2024 08:58 GMT

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail runs at high framerates on the RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti (Image via Square Enix and Nvidia)

The Nvidia RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti have been designed to play the latest video games like Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail at the highest settings without major performance hiccups. The GPUs primarily target FHD gaming but can run multiple titles at 1440p and even 4K. The latest expansion to FFXIV is a well-optimized title on PC and runs pretty well at high resolutions on the 60-class cards.

In this article, we have listed the ideal graphics settings to run the MMO at the best framerates on the mainstream 40-series GPUs.

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail graphics settings for Nvidia RTX 4060

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail brings a considerable graphics update (Image via Square Enix)

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail runs comfortably at both 1080p and 1440p on the RTX 4060. The game doesn't push realism to its limits, which allows it to run at over 120 FPS at both resolutions. With DLSS set to Quality, you can enjoy the MMO pretty well at QHD. Follow these settings:

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 4060 Ti

The RTX 4060 Ti can play Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail at high framerates (Image via Square Enix)

The Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti is a bit more capable than its cheaper sibling. This card can handle Final Fantasy XIV at 4K if you're willing to crank down a few graphics options. However, we recommend playing at 1440p resolution for the best experience. The detailed graphics options are as follows: