In Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, training devices allow players to practice rotations and experiment with new skills in a controlled environment without risk. These provide detailed feedback on damage output, skill speed, and other relevant metrics, enabling players to optimize their performance. For example, players can test different ability sequences on a stationary, non-reactive opponent to understand how adjustments impact their damage per second.
Access to these training tools is crucial for mastering complex job mechanics and improving overall gameplay proficiency. Historically, such features have allowed players to adapt to new content more effectively, contributing to a smoother and more enjoyable raiding experience. They offer a safe space for theorycrafting and refining strategies, which is especially valuable with each major update introducing new skills and adjustments to existing ones.