Final Fantasy 14 Dataminer Reveals the Chattiest Character in the Game

Final Fantasy 14's Most Loquacious Character: A Surprising Revelation

A comprehensive analysis of Final Fantasy 14 dialogue, spanning from A Realm Reborn to Dawntrail, has unveiled a surprising truth: Alphinaud is the game's most talkative NPC. This discovery has stunned many veteran players, given the game's extensive history and diverse cast.

The analysis, a monumental undertaking considering the game's decade-long lifespan, reveals unexpected rankings. While Alphinaud's top spot is unsurprising given his consistent major role, Wuk Lamat's third-place finish is a notable revelation. Despite a prominent presence primarily in the recent Dawntrail expansion, Wuk Lamat's dialogue surpasses even established favorites.

Final Fantasy 14's journey is a long and winding one, beginning with the poorly received 1.0 version in 2010. The game's relaunch, A Realm Reborn (2.0) in 2013, marked a turning point, successfully rebuilding player trust after the 1.0 version's closure following the Dalamud moon's catastrophic impact on Eorzea.

Reddit user turn_a_blind_eye meticulously documented their findings, detailing dialogue counts per expansion, most frequent words used by key characters, and a comprehensive game-wide analysis. The results highlight Alphinaud's dominance in overall dialogue, a testament to his significant role across expansions. The close competition from Wuk Lamat, a relatively recent addition, is particularly intriguing, showcasing the character-driven nature of Dawntrail.

Alphinaud Reigns Supreme

The high dialogue count for Wuk Lamat, exceeding even characters like Y'shtola and Thancred, caught many fans off guard. However, given Dawntrail's focus on her character, this result is understandable. Another newcomer, Zero, also impressively cracked the top 20, surpassing even the beloved antagonist, Emet-Selch. Even Urianger's dialogue provides a humorous glimpse into his personality, with his most frequent words being "tis," "thou," and "Loporrits"—a testament to his fondness for the moon rabbits introduced in Endwalker.

With 2025 on the horizon, Final Fantasy 14 promises an exciting year. Patch 7.2 is anticipated early in the year, followed by Patch 7.3, expected to provide a conclusive end to the Dawntrail storyline.