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Patch 2.25 Notes (04/23/2014)
Patch 2.25 will introduce new ranks and rewards to the Wolves' Den, the next phase of the Echo in the Binding Coil of Bahamut, and much more.
Event
A new quest has been added.
| Quest | Required Level and Location |
| Marvelously Mutable Materia | Level 19 |
| Central Thanalan (X:23 Y:14) NPC: Kokosamu |
The strength of the Echo granted in the Binding Coil of Bahamut has been increased.
The Echo will take effect upon entering the Binding Coil of Bahamut, increasing players' maximum HP, damage dealt, and healing magic potency by 15%.
* Unlike other instances, the strength of the Echo will not increase upon total party incapacitation.
* The Echo will not be applied in Turn 3.
* The strength of the Echo is scheduled to be increased two weeks after the release of patch 2.25.
* Unlike other instances, the strength of the Echo will not increase upon total party incapacitation.
* The Echo will not be applied in Turn 3.
* The strength of the Echo is scheduled to be increased two weeks after the release of patch 2.25.
The Tidal Wave Shield and Tidal Wave Buckler have been added as rewards to The Whorleater (Extreme).
Players who have already used a Mirror of the Whorl to upgrade a wave shield or wave buckler prior to patch 2.25 will be compensated with an additional Mirror of the Whorl.
* These mirrors will be distributed via the moogle delivery service after the release of patch 2.25.
* These mirrors will be distributed via the moogle delivery service after the release of patch 2.25.
Players who have completed the quest "A Relic Reborn" in Version 1.0 can unlock the Hydra and Dhorme Chimera trials at the following locations:
A Relic Reborn: The Chimera - Coerthas Central Highlands (X:32 Y:7)
A Relic Reborn: The Hydra - Eastern Thanalan (X:14 Y:30)
Ventures have been added as rewards for treasure hunting.
The number of seeds obtained through intercrossing when using Shroud Topsoil has been adjusted.
This adjustment is intended to ensure balance with the number of seeds received when intercrossing using Shroud Topsoil in comparison to Thanalan Topsoil.
A system message will be displayed when Challenge Log entries near completion.
Battle System
The maximum PvP rank has been raised to 40.
New PvP gear has been added.
The following PvP gear can now be purchased from the Storm Private and Storm Sergeant NPCs at Wolves' Den Pier (X:6 Y:5)
| Item | Category | |
| Lionsmane Blade | Gladiator's Arm | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Hawkwing Claws | Pugilist's Arm | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Bearsmaw Axe | Marauder's Arm | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Snakestongue Spear | Lancer's Arm | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Birdsong Bow | Archer's Arm | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Swansgrace Cane | Two--handed Conjurer's Arm | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Wolfseye Staff | Two--handed Thaumaturge's Arm | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elkhorn Grimoire | Arcanist's Grimoire | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elktail Grimoire | Arcanist's Grimoire | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Lionsmane Shield | Shield | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40 |
| Lionsmane Armet | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Hawkwing Armet | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Bearsmaw Armet | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Snakestongue Helm | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Birdsong Mask | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Swansgrace Hood | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Wolfseye Hat | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elkhorn Hat | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elktail Hat | Head | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Lionsmane Cuirass | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Hawkwing Cyclas | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Bearsmaw Cuirass | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Snakestongue Scale Mail | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Birdsong Coat | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Swansgrace Coat | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Wolfseye Coat | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elkhorn Robe | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elktail Robe | Body | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Lionsmane Gauntlets | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Hawkwing Gauntlets | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Bearsmaw Gauntlets | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Snakestongue Gauntlets | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Birdsong Gloves | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Swansgrace Armguards | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Wolfseye Long Gloves | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elkhorn Gloves | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elktail Gloves | Hands | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Lionsmane Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Hawkwing Rope Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Bearsmaw Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Snakestongue Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Birdsong Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Swansgrace Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Wolfseye Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elkhorn Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elktail Belt | Waist | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Lionsmane Breeches | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Hawkwing Gaskins | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Bearsmaw Hose | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Snakestongue Brais | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Birdsong Breeches | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Swansgrace Hose | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Wolfseye Brais | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elkhorn Slops | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elktail Slops | Legs | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Lionsmane Sabatons | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Hawkwing Boots | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Bearsmaw Sabatons | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Snakestongue Greaves | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Birdsong Boots | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Swansgrace Boots | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Wolfseye Thighboots | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elkhorn Thighboots | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Elktail Thighboots | Feet | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32 Materia effects active during PvP only. |
| Hellwolf Choker of Fending | Necklace | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Choker of Slaying | Necklace | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Choker of Aiming | Necklace | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Choker of Casting | Necklace | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Choker of Healing | Necklace | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Earrings of Fending | Earrings | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Earrings of Slaying | Earrings | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Earrings of Aiming | Earrings | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Earrings of Casting | Earrings | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Earrings of Healing | Earrings | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Bracelets of Fending | Bracelets | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Bracelets of Slaying | Bracelets | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Bracelets of Aiming | Bracelets | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Bracelets of Casting | Bracelets | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Bracelets of Healing | Bracelets | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Ring of Fending | Ring | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Ring of Slaying | Ring | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Ring of Aiming | Ring | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Ring of Casting | Ring | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
| Hellwolf Ring of Healing | Ring | Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50 Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30 |
Items
The Materia Transmutation system has been added.
This system, which allows players to convert five pieces of unwanted materia into a single new piece, can be unlocked by completing the following quest:
| Quest | Marvelously Mutable Materia |
| Required Level | Level 19 |
| Location | Central Thanalan (X:23 Y:14) NPC: Kokosamu |
| Prerequisites | Players must first complete the quest "Life, Materia, and Everything." |
Class requirements for the following gear have been changed:
| Item | Before | After | |
| Artisan's Spectacles | Disciple of the Hand | -> | All Classes |
| Forager's Hat | Disciple of the Land | -> | All Classes |
The following gear can now be dyed:
Darklight Helm / Darklight Eyepatch of Striking / Darklight Eyepatch of Aiming / Heavy Darklight Armor / Darklight Cuirass / Darklight Corselet of Striking / Darklight Corselet of Aiming / Darklight Cowl of Casting / Darklight Cowl of Healing / Heavy Darklight Flanchard / Darklight Trousers / Darklight Subligar / Darklight Kecks / Darklight Breeches of Casting / Darklight Breeches of Healing / Heavy Darklight Gauntlets / Darklight Gauntlets / Darklight Bracers of Striking / Darklight Bracers of Aiming / Darklight Gloves of Casting / Darklight Gloves of Healing / Darklight Sollerets / Darklight Caligae of Striking / Darklight Caligae of Aiming / Darklight Boots of Casting / Darklight Boots of Healing
The color of the following item icons has been changed to improve visibility:
Atma of the Maiden / Atma of the Scorpion / Atma of the Water-bearer / Atma of the Goat / Atma of the Bull / Atma of the Ram / Atma of the Twins / Atma of the Lion / Atma of the Fish / Atma of the Archer / Atma of the Scales / Atma of the Crab
System
New achievements have been added.
| Title | Requirements | Reward |
| Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Maelstrom V | Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Maelstrom. | Title: Lominsan Stalker |
| Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Twin Adder V | Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Twin | Title: Gridanian Stalker |
| Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Immortal Flames V | Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Immortal Flames. | Title: Ul'dahn Stalker |
| I Got a Good Materia | Obtain a materia of a higher grade through transmutation. | - |
The average waiting time for Melee DPS and Ranged DPS will now be displayed separately in the Duty Finder.
Treasure maps and Trials of the Braves books can now be viewed while mounted.
Certain furnishings can no longer be obtained via quick exploration ventures.
This adjustment is intended to ensure balance in the distribution of materials and items related to high-level recipes introduced in patch 2.2.
To reduce system load when scaling the chat log window, the maximum number of lines displayed has been adjusted. (PlayStation®4).
Resolved Issues
The following issues have been addressed:
An issue wherein players could not complete the quest "Highway Robbery" under certain conditions.
An issue wherein players would remain level synced after a FATE had ended.
An issue wherein the Rotten Stench ability would deal reduced damage under certain conditions in the Second Coil of Bahamut.
An issue wherein the following items could not be delivered for Expert Delivery missions:
Lapis Cross / Aquamarine Cross / Emerald Leaf / Emerald Bough / Gold Scales / Platinum Scales / On the Properties of Beastmen
An issue wherein no animation was displayed when using the item Cherry Confetti.
The parameters for Gloam Boots have been corrected as follows:
Before: Strength+24 Vitality+28 Accuracy+18 Skillspeed+25
After: Strength+24 Vitality+28 Determination+12 Skillspeed+25
After: Strength+24 Vitality+28 Determination+12 Skillspeed+25
An issue wherein the game client would crash when opening the Fishing Log.
An issue wherein the game client would crash when repeatedly changing areas.
An issue wherein retainer names would occasionally display incorrectly during a retainer venture.
An issue wherein direct chat would not function properly even when activated in the Character Configuration menu.
An issue wherein the game client would forcibly close when using Teleport or Return. (PlayStation®4).
