Installing this version update will unlock the content of the "Heroes of Abyssea" battle area add-on for purchasing users.
*"Heroes of Abyssea" requires the "Rise of the Zilart" and "Wings of the Goddess" expansions to be installed and registered.
*After purchasing the add-on, some time may be required before your registration data is reflected in-game. If the "Heroes of Abyssea" logo remains faded even after purchase, please return to the FINAL FANTASY XI top page, wait a few minutes, then log into the game again.
Quotas have been reduced for certain trials involving Relic and Mythic weapons. (All adjustments will be reflected even for trials in progress at the time of the update.)
The following additions have been made to Salvage:
The minimum party size for participation has been reduced from six to three.
The price of the Remnants Permit key item has been reduced from 1500 Assault Points to 500.
The drop rate for level 35 equipment has been adjusted.
The quantity of the following materials requested by the NPC Ghanraam has been reduced from twelve to six:
When a battlefield reaches 51% completion or higher, no further entry will be permitted.
Drop rates for coins have been adjusted.
Defeated enemies will occasionally yield "Frayed Pouch" items.
In Dynamis, drop rates for equipment including relic armor and accessories have been adjusted.
In Einherjar, acquisition rates for abjurations obtained via Wings I/II/III have been adjusted.
New varieties of fish have been added for the quest "Inside the Belly."
Campaign has received the following adjustments:
NPC soldiers of both the Allied Forces and Beastman Confederate have had their strength bolstered.
When receiving an evaluation, players who have progressed beyond a certain point in the Wings of the Goddess nation quest series corresponding to their affiliated army will be guaranteed a minimum rank (see chart) below which they will not be demoted regardless of battle performance.
In Bastion, Resistance NPCs, Clone Wards, and Pulse Martellos will receive a strength boost.
Battle-related
The maximum job level has been increased to 90.
To advance beyond level 85, you must first complete the new quest "Beyond the Stars" offered by the Nomad Moogle in the Ru'Lude Gardens.
The maximum number of merit points a character can accumulate has been raised from 10 to 20.
The amount of TP a character deals to the target will now decrease proportionate to his or her AGI.
The following white magic spells have had their maximum effect duration lengthened and durational variance narrowed.
The effectiveness of the THF job trait "Treasure Hunter" now occasionally increases with each melee attack landed. Further, damage dealt with either the "Sneak Attack" or "Trick Attack" ability will have a greater likelihood of enhancing this trait.
*These universal tools will be usable only when main job is set to NIN.
*Ninjutsu-specific tools will be expended first for those who possess them.
*The table below outlines tool usage when under the effect of the ninja ability "Futae." The numbers indicate the amount of an applicable tool currently in possession.
Ninjutsu-specific Tool
0
1
2 or more
Universal Tool
0
-
x
S
1
x
x
S
2 or more
U
x
S
S: Two ninjutsu-specific tools will be expended.
U: Two universal tools will be expended.
x: Futae will fail to activate and its effect will be canceled.
The "Trump Card" item, imbued with the energies of all elements, has been added for the corsair ability "Quick Draw."
*These cards are usable only when main job is set to COR.
*Element-specific cards will be expended first for those who possess them.
The level at which the dancer ability "Curing Waltz III" is acquired has been lowered from 50 to 45.
Scholars can now store an extra Stratagem charge (for a maximum of five) upon attaining level 90.
The effectiveness of the scholar ability "Sublimation" in converting HP to MP now increases based on level.
Lv35: 2HP => 2MP
Lv45: 2HP => 3MP
Lv55: 2HP => 4MP
Lv65: 2HP => 5MP
Lv75: 2HP => 6MP
Lv85: 2HP => 7MP
The following abilities are now subject to restrictions when used in the capacity of support job:
The thief ability "Hide" will not break the attention of enemies already targeting the user.
By using the new "moogle storage slip" items, players may now entrust a wide range of items to the care of a Porter Moogle NPC posted at one of the locations below.
Multiple varieties of storage slips exist, each of which is used to store specific types of equipment. The available storage slips and their corresponding items are as follows:
*If you store an item with Trial of the Magians in progress, any trial insignia will be erased from that item, requiring you to cancel the trial and start over.
*Upon retrieving an enchanted item, its recast timer will be reset to its full duration.
The cost in Conquest Points or Imperial Standing for the following scrolls has been reduced:
Instant Reraise: 500 -> 7
Instant Warp: 750 -> 10
New toolbags have been added for the following ninjutsu tools:
The "Mog Sack" submenu has been added to the "View House" menu.
The "Mog Sack" is a new form of storage in the spirit of the existing Mog Satchel. It is accessible from anywhere on Vana'diel and allows players to freely interchange items with their standard inventory. Possessing the same storage capacity as the player's gobbiebag, it can be expanded to a maximum of 80 slots through quest completion.
The Mog Sack may be obtained for 9,980 gil from one of the "Artisan Moogle" NPCs stationed in the areas below (prior ownership of a Mog Satchel is not required for purchase). In the event that your gobbiebag increases in capacity after purchasing your mog sack, you may speak with an Artisan Moogle to have your mog sack expanded free of charge. Furthermore, Artisan Moogles will present adventurers with a scroll of "Instant Warp" once per day (Earth time).
Players may view the contents of their Mog Sack via the aforementioned "Mog Sack" submenu or the "/sack" text command, and move items between it and their standard inventory as desired. Note that it is not possible to directly equip or use items in one's Mog Satchel, or sell them via bazaars.
To unlock these emotes, players must achieve of a minimum level of 30 in their chosen job, then complete the corresponding trial from the Magian Moogle in Ru'Lude Gardens (H-5). Job emotes may be performed using the /jobemote text command.
(Ex.) [/jobemote WHM] or [/jobemote "White Mage"]
Once acquired, job emotes may be used after switching to another job, or even if your level in the corresponding job falls below 30. Acquired job emotes will be listed under the "Key Items" -> "Permanent Key Items" submenu.
The effective range for the [/partycmd add ] text command has been expanded.
Job emotes have been added to the chat filter.
Fishing fatigue has been recalculated so that players will not tire as easily.
Resolved Issues
An issue wherein using the white magic "Auspice" while under the effect of "Afflatus Misery" would grant an inappropriate accuracy bonus has been resolved.
An issue wherein the effects of the red mage ability "Saboteur" would exceed intended limits has been resolved.
An issue wherein help text for the "Toxic Spit" ability used via the beastmaster pet command "Ready" was incorrect has been resolved.
An issue wherein using the bard song "Sentinel's Scherzo" would not nullify invisibility status has been resolved.
An issue wherein being attacked and subsequently charmed by a monster would not nullify player claim over that monster has been resolved.
An issue wherein terrain in Abyssea areas could be exploited to battle enemies without taking damage has been resolved.
An issue wherein the Abyssea - Tahrongi monster "Myrmecoleon" would spawn in an unintended manner has been resolved.
An issue wherein the Abyssea - Attohwa monster "Nightshade" would use the same ability continuously has been resolved.
An issue wherein players could obtain treasure by defeating the Abyssea - Misareaux monster "Ironclad Pulverizer" even after calling for help has been resolved.
An issue wherein the Abyssea - Misareaux monster "Ironclad Pulverizer" may abruptly vanish mid-battle has been resolved.
An issue wherein the "Grim Glower" ability used by the Abyssea - Misareaux monster "Gukumatz" did not work as intended has been resolved.
An issue wherein the amount of additional and counter damage dealt by the Abyssea - Misareaux monster "Tristitia" were higher than intended has been resolved.
An issue wherein the Abyssea - Vunkerl monster "River Murex" appeared at an unnaturally high level has been resolved.
An issue wherein the incorrect ability name may appear in the log window when the Abyssea - Vunkerl monster "Hrosshvalur" attacks has been resolved.
An issue wherein an incorrect title would be awarded for defeating the Abyssea - Vunkerl monster "Durinn" has been resolved.
An issue wherein the Abyssea - Vunkerl monsters "Daggertooth Pugil" and "Scythemaw Jagil" would remain spawned longer than intended has been resolved.
An issue wherein augmented and enchanted items were usable as synergy materials has been resolved.
An issue wherein the set effect of the below items would be granted to songs other than those intended has been resolved.
Aoidos' Calot +2 / Aoidos' Rhingrave +2 / Aoidos' Cothurnes +2
An issue wherein the item Lituus could not be synergized has been resolved. In light of this change, the synergy recipe for the Squat Desk has been adjusted as follows: Beech Lumber x 2 => Beech Lumber x 3
An issue wherein the help text for the armor "Iga Hakama +1" contained erroneous information has been resolved.
An issue wherein the help text for the weapon "Arcanabane" did not display properly has been resolved.
The synthetic atma "Atma of the Heavens" has been renamed to "Atma of the Full Moon" to avoid confusion with a previously existing NM atma of the same name.
Known Issues
Certain new equipment items are showing incorrect attributes. The affected pieces and their actual attributes are as follows:
If you attempt to exchange Dominion Notes with a Dominion Tactician after speaking to an Atma Fabricant in the following areas, an incorrect list of items may appear:
