Can you restore a deleted character in ff14?

The answer to the question Can you restore a deleted character in ff14? is no, users cannot restore deleted characters themselves, but they can request a character restoration by filling out a character recovery request, and the FFXIV support team will determine if recovery is possible. The character recovery request can be initiated by pressing the ESC key and choosing “Support Desk” or by typing “/supportdesk” in the chat bar and following the instructions to submit the request.

FAQs

General Information

1. What happens when a character is deleted in FFXIV? When a character is deleted in FFXIV, any retainers hired by the deleted characters are also deleted automatically, and the character is removed from the game.
2. How do I recover a deleted character in FFXIV? To recover a deleted character in FFXIV, you need to fill out a character recovery request and wait for the FFXIV support team to determine if recovery is possible.
3. Can I restore a deleted character myself? No, users cannot restore deleted characters themselves, and they need to request a character restoration through the FFXIV support team.

Account and Character Management

4. What happens if I cancel my FFXIV account? If you cancel your FFXIV account, it will be deleted immediately, but you can reactivate it at any time by logging into the Mog Station and selecting “Reactivate Service Account” from the “Your Account” tab.
5. How do I reactivate my FFXIV account? To reactivate your FFXIV account, log into the Mog Station and select “Reactivate Service Account” from the “Your Account” tab, then follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Can I recover my old FFXIV account? Yes, you can recover your old FFXIV account by selecting “Forgot your ID or password?” from the FFXIV launcher or the Square Enix Account Management website and following the on-screen instructions.

Character Settings and Customization

7. Can I customize my character again in FFXIV? Yes, you can edit your character’s appearance using the Phial of Fantasia in-game, and then logging out, you will be able to edit your character the next time you log in.
8. How do I restore character settings from the server in FFXIV? To restore character settings from the server in FFXIV, click “Restore” and select the folder containing the backup file named FFXIVconfig.fea.

Game Mechanics and Rules

9. Are FFXIV bans permanent? Yes, a Service Account Termination can be issued on a Square Enix account in the event of a severe violation being confirmed or repeated violations, and it will permanently remove your access to Final Fantasy XIV.
10. How long is an FFXIV ban? When a Temporary Service Account Suspension penalty is issued, the user will not be able to play Final Fantasy XIV during the applicable suspension period, which can be 3 Days, 10 Days, or 20 Days.

Comparison with Other Games

11. Can you recover deleted characters in WoW? Yes, you can restore up to 50 items once every 7 days on each character in WoW, but you cannot restore items if you don’t have game time or an active subscription.
12. Can you recover deleted characters in Destiny 2? No, Bungie does not recover manually deleted characters or items, and does not replace in-game items that are lost or dismantled.

Technical Information

13. What happens to deleted items in FFXIV? Deleted items in FFXIV are not permanently deleted and can be recovered through the FFXIV support team.
14. How do I recover permanently deleted items? To recover permanently deleted items, you can check the Recycle Bin, right-click on the selection, and choose Restore.

Additional Information

15. What is the lifespan of an FFXIV character? All races can live to be 100-120 years old in FFXIV, though most don’t last beyond 50, and Elezen/Elves have longer lifespans than the other races, while Viera can live at least 300 years.