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A comprehensive analysis of dialogue across all Final Fantasy XIV expansions, from A Realm Reborn to Dawntrail, has yielded a surprising result: Alphinaud boasts the most lines. This discovery has stunned many veteran players. While Alphinaud's prominence isn't entirely unexpected given his consistent role, the fact that Wuk Lamat, a character heavily featured only in the recent Dawntrail expansion, claims third place, is a significant revelation. Urianger, predictably, frequently uses archaic terms like "tis," "thou," and references the Endwalker-introduced Loporrits.

The undertaking, detailed by Reddit user turn_a_blind_eye, involved a meticulous breakdown of dialogue per expansion, identifying both the most prolific speakers and their most common words. The analysis encompasses the game's extensive history, beginning with the ill-fated 1.0 version and its eventual relaunch as A Realm Reborn in 2013. This reboot, spearheaded by Naoki Yoshida, successfully revitalized the game after its initial poor reception and the in-game cataclysm involving the moon Dalamud's collision with Eorzea.

Alphinaud's top ranking highlights his central role throughout the game's expansions. However, Wuk Lamat's high placement, surpassing even established favorites like Y'shtola and Thancred, is a testament to Dawntrail's character-driven narrative. The newcomer Zero also secured a spot in the overall top 20, outperforming the popular antagonist Emet-Selch. Urianger's linguistic quirks, dominated by "tis," "thou," and "Loporrits," offer a charming glimpse into his personality and his fondness for the moon rabbits.

With 2025 on the horizon, Final Fantasy XIV players anticipate exciting developments. Patch 7.2 is slated for an early release, with Patch 7.3 expected to conclude the Dawntrail storyline.