Best Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail graphics settings for Nvidia RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Ti

Modified Jun 29, 2024 20:44 GMT

The RTX 4070 and 4070 Ti are superb cards for playing Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (Image via Square Enix and Nvidia)

The Nvidia RTX 4070 and 4070 Ti are some of the most powerful graphics cards in the market. The GPUs can play Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail at high framerates without major performance hiccups. Although the latest DLC is a considerable graphics update, the 40 series GPUs absolutely pile through the game given it's not very demanding.

In this article, we have listed the ideal graphics settings for the four 70-class cards. These will help you get started quickly without spending much time customizing the graphics options.

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail graphics settings for Nvidia RTX 4070 and 4070 Super

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

The RTX 4070 and 4070 Super were originally intended for 1440p gaming. However, given Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail isn't quite demanding, you can crank up the resolution to 4K without losing playable framerates. Turning on DLSS at Quality helps with the FPS at UHD. The detailed settings list is as follows:

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 4070 Ti and 4070 Ti Super

The RTX 4070 Ti runs Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail comfortably at 4K (Image via Square Enix)

The RTX 4070 Ti and 4070 Ti Super are much more capable than their non-Ti siblings. Although the cards are advertised for 1440p gaming, they are capable of 4K. You can easily play Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail at the highest settings at this resolution.