how do i target someone for healing in ffxiv

The easiest way is to target people from the party list or use the function keys if you’re on keyboard and mouse. For controller, the D-pad and party targeting settings in Character Configuration are the usual way to cycle through party members.

Fast ways to heal

• Click the player’s name in the party list, then cast the heal.

• Use F1–F8 to target party members directly on keyboard.

• On controller, adjust targeting filters so the D-pad can cycle party members more cleanly.

• Mouseover macros are also commonly used for healing if that fits your setup.

In normal content

In dungeons and most party content, you usually heal the tank most often, so many players keep them near the top of the party list or bind them to an easy key. You can also target the tank, heal, then swap back to the enemy with target-switching keys or tab-targeting.

Simple setup

1. Open Character Configuration.
2. Set up party targeting the way that matches your device.
3. Put the tank in an easy-to-reach slot if possible.
4. Practice clicking the party list or using your party-target hotkeys.

Quick note

You generally do not need to overcomplicate it; FFXIV gives you enough time between actions to swap targets comfortably.

TL;DR: Use the party list, F1–F8, or controller party-targeting settings, depending on what you play with.