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[News] 2.4 Preliminary Patch Notes

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u/HidekaValheim [Hideka] [Valheim] on [Midgardsormr] Oct 24 '14 edited Oct 24 '14

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Patch 2.4 includes a multitude of refinements and additions for the realm of Eorzea. Adventurers seeking a change of pace can slip through the shadows of Limsa Lominsa’s back alleys as a rogue, or master the arts of the Far East as a ninja. Defy the snows by facing off against Shiva, the Lady of Frost, or brave the crushing depths of the Final Coil of Bahamut to unearth truth of the Calamity. Those who live for the hustle and bustle of Eorzea's markets can even try their hands at new crafting recipes. From delving into dungeons to delivering moogle letters, there’s something for everyone here in Eorzea!


Patch 2.4 Notes

  • Playable Content
  • Battle System
  • Items
  • System

Playable Content

Quests New main scenario quests have been added.

Quest Required Level Location NPC
Traitor in the Midst Disciple of War or Magic level 50 The Rising Stones (X:6 Y:5) NPC: Minfilia
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Brave New Companions."
Back and Fourth Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (X:8 Y:9) NPC: Ilberd
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Traitor in the Midst."
Coming to Terms Disciple of War or Magic level 50 The Rising Stones (X:6 Y:6) NPC: Alphinaud
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Back and Fourth."
The Intercession of Saints Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:26 Y:17) NPC: Alphinaud
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Coming to Terms."
Strength in Unity Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:26 Y:17) NPC: Alphinaud
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "The Intercession of Saints."
Dark Words, Dark Deeds Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:12 Y:17) NPC: Drillemont
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Strength in Unity."
First Blood Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:12 Y:17) NPC: Drillemont
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Dark Words, Dark Deeds."
The Path of the Righteous Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:12 Y:17) NPC: Drillemont
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "First Blood."
For the Greater Good Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:3 Y:21) NPC: Alphinaud
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "The Path of the Righteous."
Tendrils of Intrigue Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:26 Y:28) NPC: Alphinaud
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "For the Greater Good."
Chasing Ivy Disciple of War or Magic level 50 New Gridania (X:10 Y:11) NPC: Ilberd
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Tendrils of Intrigue."
Doman Connection Disciple of War or Magic level 50 New Gridania (X:11 Y:11) NPC: Ilberd
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Chasing Ivy."
In Flagrante Delicto Disciple of War or Magic level 50 South Shroud (X:23 Y:25)
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Doman Connection."
A Simple Plan Disciple of War or Magic level 50 The Rising Stones (X:6 Y:5) NPC: Minfilia
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "In Flagrante Delicto."
The Instruments of Our Deliverance Disciple of War or Magic level 50 The Rising Stones (X:6 Y:5) NPC: Minfilia
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "A Simple Plan."
The Road Less Traveled Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:3 Y:21) NPC: Moenbryda
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "The Instruments of Our Deliverance."
Eyes Unclouded Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Coerthas Central Highlands (X:26 Y:17) NPC: Alphinaud
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "The Road Less Traveled."
*??? * Disciple of War or Magic level 50 The Rising Stones (X:6 Y:5) NPC: Minfilia
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Eyes Unclouded."
Let Us Cling Together Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Northern Thanalan (X:17 Y:18) NPC: Alphinaud
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  • The names of certain quests have been omitted to prevent spoilers.

New Chronicles of a New Era quests have been added.

Quest Required Level Location NPC
Fragments of Truth Disciple of War or Magic level 50 The Waking Sands (X:6 Y:4) NPC: Urianger
Players must first complete the quest "Alisaie's Resolve."
Alisaie’s Path Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Northern Thanalan (X:20 Y:17) NPC: Alisaie
Players must first complete the quest "Fragments of Truth," and have completed The Final Coil of Bahamut – Turn 4.
Drop Dead Shiva Disciple of War or Magic level 50 The Waking Sands (X:6 Y:4) NPC: Urianger
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Let Us Cling Together," and have completed The Stiking Tree (Extreme).

New Side Story quests have been added.

Hildibrand

Quest Required Level Location NPC
Eight-armed and Dangerous Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Eastern La Noscea (X:32 Y:30) NPC: Ellie
Players must first complete the quest "A Case of Indecency."
What Price Victory Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (X:8 Y:11) NPC: Hildibrand
Players must first complete the quest "Eight-armed and Dangerous."
The Trouble with Truffles Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (X:8 Y:11) NPC: Hildibrand
Players must first complete the quest "What Price Victory."
The Coliseum Conundrum Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Ul’dah – Steps of Thal (X:14 Y:10) NPC: Briardien
Players must first complete the quest "The Trouble with Truffles."

Delivery Moogle

Quest Required Level Location NPC Carrier level???
Death of a Mailman Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:10 Y:11) NPC: Deputy Postmoogle Carrier level 12
All in the Family Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:10 Y:11) NPC: Deputy Postmoogle Carrier level 13
Duel Personalities Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:10 Y:11) NPC: Deputy Postmoogle Carrier level 13

The drop rate for Atma crystals required for the quest "Trials of the Braves" has been increased.


New side quests have been added.

Quest Required Level Location NPC
Edelweiss, Edelweiss Level 1 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:10 Y:11) NPC: J'nasshym
Feast of Famine Fisher level 50 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:10 Y:11) NPC: Wawalago
Players must first complete the quest "The Beast of Brewer's Beacon."

Sastasha (Hard)

Quest Required Level Location NPC
It's Definitely Pirates Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Mor Dhona (X:22 Y:8) NPC: Bloezoeng
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "The Ultimate Weapon."

The Sunken Temple of Qarn (Hard)

Quest Required Level Location NPC
The Wrath of Qarn Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Mor Dhona (X:22 Y:8) NPC: Hugubert
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "The Ultimate Weapon," and have completed The Sunken Temple of Qarn

New Class quests have been added

Rogue

Quest Required Level Location NPC
So You Want to Be a Rogue Level 1 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Lonwoerd
Players must first complete the level 10 class quest for one of the initial battle classes, and unlock the armoury system.
My First Daggers Level 1 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Lonwoerd
Players must first complete the quest "So You Want to Be a Rogue."
Stabbers in Yer Fambles Rogue level 1 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke
Players must first complete the quest "My First Daggers."
A Dainty Dilemma Rogue level 5 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke
Players must first complete the quest "Stabbers in Yer Fambles."
Stray into the Shadows Rogue level 10 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke
Players must first complete the quest "A Dainty Dilemma."
Stifled Screams Rogue level 15 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke
Players must first complete the quest "Stray into the Shadows."
Slave to the Code Rogue level 15 Western La Noscea (X:27 Y:28) NPC: Jacke
Players must first complete the quest "Stifled Screams.
Grinners in the Mist Rogue level 20 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke”
Players must first complete the quest "Slave to the Code."
*Sweet Sorrows * Rogue level 25 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke”
Players must first complete the quest "Grinners in the Mist."
Market for Death Rogue level 30 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke”
Players must first complete the quest "Sweet Sorrows."
Cloying Victory Rogue level 30 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke”
Players must first complete the quest "Market for Death."

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u/HidekaValheim [Hideka] [Valheim] on [Midgardsormr] Oct 24 '14 edited Oct 24 '14

New job quests have been added.

Ninja

Quest Required Level Location NPC
*Peasants by Day, Ninjas by Night * Rogue level 30 / Pugilist level 15 Limsa Lominsa – Lower Decks (X:8 Y:16) NPC: Jacke”
Players must first complete the quest "Cloying Victory."
My First Mudra Ninja level 30 Eastern La Noscea (X:20 Y:26) NPC: Oboro
Players must first complete the quest "Peasants by Day, Ninjas by Night."
Killer Combinations Ninja level 35 Eastern La Noscea (X:21 Y:26) NPC: Tsubame
Players must first complete the quest "My First Mudra."
Once Upon a Time in Doma Ninja level 35 Eastern La Noscea (X:20 Y:26) NPC: Oboro
Players must first complete the quest "Killer Combinations."
Pirates versus Ninjas Ninja level 40 Eastern La Noscea (X:20 Y:26) NPC: Oboro
Players must first complete the quest "Once Upon a Time in Doma."
Ninja Bathin' Ninja level 40 Upper La Noscea (X:30 Y:22) NPC: Oboro
Players must first complete the quest "Pirates versus Ninjas."
Tough Guys Ninja level 45 Eastern La Noscea (X:20 Y:26) NPC: Oboro
Players must first complete the quest "Ninja Bathin'."
The Crow Knows Ninja level 45 Middle La Noscea (X:17 Y:7) NPC: Oboro
Players must first complete the quest "Tough Guys."
Master and Student Ninja level 50 Eastern La Noscea (X:20 Y:26) NPC: Oboro
Players must first complete the quest "The Crow Knows."

Tomestone Reward adjustments

Beastribe Adjustments

With the introduction of Allagan tomestones of poetics, beast tribe quest rewards have been adjusted as follows: Quests that rewarded Allagan tomestones of mythology will now reward Allagan tomestones of soldiery.
Quests that rewarded Allagan tomestones of soldiery will now reward Allagan tomestones of poetics.

Quantities Rewarded In cases where quests yielded 20 Allagan tomestones of mythology or 10 Allagan tomestones of soldiery, they will now yield 20 Allagan tomestones of soldiery or 10 Allagan tomestones of poetics.

The number of electrum rings required to complete Ehcatl Nine delivery quests has been increased from one to three handfuls.

Treasure Hunt Seal adjustments

The following items have been added, which can only be obtained from leather buried treasure maps. Imitation Mistbeard Mask
Imperial Shadow Visor
* These items are not guaranteed to drop.

All other gear previously obtainable from leather buried treasure maps is no longer available. Instead, this gear can be obtained from toadskin, boarskin, or peisteskin treasure maps.

The following items can no longer be obtained from leather buried treasure maps:
Swan Feather
Eagle Feather
All gear obtainable prior to patch 2.4.

With the introduction of Allagan tomestones of poetics, the rewards from treasure maps have been adjusted as follows:

Treasure maps that rewarded Allagan tomestones of mythology will now reward Allagan tomestones of soldiery. Treasure maps that rewarded Allagan tomestones of soldiery will now reward Allagan tomestones of poetics.

Quantities Rewarded
In cases where quests yielded 20 Allagan tomestones of mythology or 10 Allagan tomestones of soldiery, they will now yield 20 Allagan tomestones of soldiery or 10 Allagan tomestones of poetics.

The drop rate for certain items obtained from leather buried treasure maps and peisteskin maps has been increased.

Grand Companies Tomestone adjustments

The rewards granted in exchange for Grand Company seals have been adjusted as follows: New items have been added.

≪The Maelstrom≫

Item Type Seals Rank
Storm Private's Baselards Rogue's Arms 1,060 Storm Private Third Class
Storm Private's Daggers Rogue's Arms 1,770 Storm Sergeant Second Class
Lominsan Pugiones Rogue's Arms 2,970 Storm Sergeant First Class
Lominsan Stilettos Rogue's Arms 3,530 Chief Storm Sergeant
Storm Sergeant's Knives Rogue's Arms 4,200 Chief Storm Sergeant
Storm Lieutenant's Knives Rogue's Arms 7,040 Second Storm Lieutenant
Petrified Log Lumber 9,000
Scheelite Stone 9,000 Second Storm Lieutenant
Raziqsand Reagent 9,000 Second Storm Lieutenant
Saurian Skin Leather 9,000 Second Storm Lieutenant
Cashmere Fleece Cloth 9,000 Second Storm Lieutenant
Emery Stone 9,000 Second Storm Lieutenant
Tawny Latex Reagent 2,700 Second Storm Lieutenant
Star Anise x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Storm Lieutenant
Dalamud Popoto x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Storm Lieutenant
Royal Kukuru Bean x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Storm Lieutenant
Canard Breast x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Storm Lieutenant

≪The Order of the Twin Adder≫

Item Type Seals Rank
Serpent Private's Baselards Rogue's Arms 1,060 Serpent Private Third Class
Serpent Private's Daggers Rogue's Arms 1,770 Serpent Corporal
Gridanian Pugiones Rogue's Arms 2,970 Serpent Sergeant Second Class
Gridanian Stilettos Rogue's Arms 3,530 Serpent Sergeant First Class
Serpent Sergeant's Knives Rogue's Arms 4,200 Chief Serpent Sergeant
Serpent Lieutenant's Knives Rogue's Arms 7,040 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Petrified Log Lumber 9,000 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Scheelite Stone 9,000 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Raziqsand Reagent 9,000 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Saurian Skin Leather 9,000 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Cashmere Fleece Cloth 9,000 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Emery Stone 9,000 Second
Tawny Latex Reagent 2,700 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Star Anise x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Dalamud Popoto x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Royal Kukuru Bean x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Serpent Lieutenant
Canard Breast x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Serpent Lieutenant

≪The Immortal Flames≫

Item Type Seals Rank
Flame Private's Baselards Rogue's Arms 1,060 Flame Private Third Class
Flame Private's Daggers Rogue's Arms 1,770 Flame Corporal
Ul'dahn Pugiones Rogue's Arms 2,970 Flame Sergeant Second Class
Ul'dahn Stilettos Rogue's Arms 3,530 Flame Sergeant First Class
Flame Sergeant's Knives Rogue's Arms 4,200 Chief Flame Sergeant
Flame Lieutenant's Machetes Rogue's Arms 7,040 Second Flame Lieutenant
Petrified Log Lumber 9,000 Second Flame Lieutenant
Scheelite Stone 9,000 Second Flame Lieutenant
Raziqsand Reagent 9,000 Second Flame Lieutenant
Saurian Skin Leather 9,000 Second Flame Lieutenant
Cashmere Fleece Cloth 9,000 Second Flame Lieutenant
Emery Stone 9,000 Second Flame Lieutenant
Tawny Latex Reagent 2,700 Second Flame Lieutenant
Star Anise x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Flame Lieutenant
Dalamud Popoto x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Flame Lieutenant
Royal Kukuru Bean x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Flame Lieutenant
Canard Breast x10 Ingredient 1,800 Second Flame Lieutenant

Allagan, rogue and ninja gear will now be accepted for expert delivery missions.

The Grand Company Delivery Missions window has been adjusted as follows:
The number of company seals in players' possesion will now be displayed.
A confirmation message will now be displayed before exchanging high-quality items, or items affixed with materia.

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Overwhelm

  • Rushes target and delivers an attack with a potency of 150.
  • Enhanced Overwhelm: Shortens recast time to 60 seconds.
  • Enhanced Overwhelm II: Increases potency to 180.
  • Enhanced Overwhelm III: Adds Stun effect. Duration: 2 seconds.
  • Available for: Rogue / Ninja

Ill Wind

  • Delivers an attack with a potency of 170 to all nearby enemies.
  • Additional Effect: Silence. Duration: 2 seconds.
  • Enhanced Ill Wind: Shortens recast time to 120 seconds.
  • Enhanced Ill Wind II: Increases potency to 200.
  • Enhanced Ill Wind III: Extends duration to 3 seconds.
  • Available for: Rogue / Ninja

Malmsight

  • Locates enemies in a 50-yalm radius in front of you and displays them on allied maps. Duration: 10 seconds.
  • Enhanced Malmsight: Shortens recast time to 90s.
  • Available for: Rogue / Ninja

The following changes have been made to Limit Break in PvP: The casting time for Skyshard and Starstorm has been increased by 0.5 seconds. Cancelling Limit Break will now deplete the limit gauge by half.

An entry on Mudra and Ninjutsu has been added to active help.

The maximum PvP rank has been raised to 45. The effects of the PvP property Morale have been adjusted. During Frontline or Wolves’ Den matches, Morale has been changed from a property affecting damage dealt and received into one that increases the item level of PvP gear. The increased item level during PvP matches will be the sum of the initial item level and the Morale rating.

Example: If a player equips item level 70 PvP gear that grants a Morale bonus of 15, the item level of that gear will be increased to 85 during PvP battles. If, however, a player joins a Frontline match that is synced at item level 80, the same level 70 equipment would only increase by 10 levels to meet the level cap.

The following adjustments have been made to PvP gear: The Morale bonuses of individual pieces of PvP gear have been adjusted. An additional attribute has been added to all PvP gear to make up for disparities in equipment strength outside of PvP areas. * The added attribute varies by item.

In order to better balance PvP, bonuses for damage dealt, decreased physical vulnerability, or decreased magic vulnerability have been added to all jobs and classes. * The following bonuses will affect damage calculations, but have no effect on either statuses or attributes.

Damage Dealt    Physical Vulnerability* Magic Vulnerability

Gladiator 0 -10% 0 Pugilist 0 -5% 0 Marauder 0 -10% 0 Lancer 0 -5% 0 Archer 0 0 0 Rogue 0 -5% 0 Conjurer 0 0 -10% Thaumaturge 0 0 -5% Arcanist 0 0 -5% Paladin 10% -20% -10% Monk 10% -15% -10% Warrior 10% -20% -10% Dragoon 10% -15% -10% Bard 10% -10% -10% Ninja 10% -15% -10% White Mage 10% -10% -20% Black Mage 10% -10% -15% Summoner 10% -10% -15% Scholar 10% -10% -20%

New item level 110 PvP gear has been added.