Deities, also referred to as Gods are part of the main process of creating your character and has a little more impact on your character – at least in the end game – than your character's actual race.

Does deity matter Ffxiv Reddit?

The deity has very little impact on the game play aside from a very minor specific elemental resistance buff.

Do Birthdays matter in Ffxiv?

Final Fantasy XIV Online has its own calendar and you'll be able to pick a birthday for your character. Though it won't have that much of an impact on your gameplay, it's a fun additional detail that you can customize for your character. Similar to zodiac signs, your birthday will assign you an Eorzean deity.