Patch 6.31 Notes
We are pleased to present the notes for Patch 6.31, which introduces a host of new items and the fifth ultimate duty, the Omega Protocol (Ultimate).
* Additional features will be implemented in future updates:
A new deep dungeon (Eureka Orthos), Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures sidequests, Manderville weapon quests, tool enhancement quests (Splendorous Tools), and Loporrit tribal quests are scheduled to be released in Patch 6.35.
* Updated Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Patch 6.31
Patch 6.31 contains content that can only be accessed by registering the expansion packs for FINAL FANTASY XIV to your service account. To distinguish between adjustments that are and are not affected by the registration of these expansions, the following notations will be used throughout the patch notes:
- These additions and adjustments only require the purchase of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward.
- These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood.
- These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers.
- These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
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- These additions and adjustments contain elements that may require the purchase and registration of the expansion packs noted above.
Battle System
The high-end duty the Omega Protocol (Ultimate) has been added.
What if Omega's relentless testing had continued, and provided the elusive answer it sought?
The minstrel's words invite you to imagine this scenario─to entertain the possibility of that which may have been─and follow the experiment to its ultimate conclusion.
| Level Requirement | Disciple of War or Magic level 90 | |
| Party Size | Eight players | |
| Time Limit | 120 minutes |
Requirements
After completing Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage), speak with the Wandering Minstrel in Old Sharlayan (X:12.7 Y:14.2) as a level 90 Disciple of War or Magic.
Entering the Omega Protocol (Ultimate)
The Omega Protocol (Ultimate) can only be accessed via the Raid Finder after forming a party of eight players who have all completed Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage).
Completion Reward
Upon completing the Omega Protocol (Ultimate), players can earn a separate reward once per week. Players who have yet to receive that week's reward can still claim it even if other members of the party have completed the duty prior to the weekly reset.
The reward can be exchanged with Nesvaaz in Radz-at-Han (X:10.6 Y:10.0) for ultimate Omega weapons.
* Reward eligibility is reset every Tuesday at 12:00 a.m. (PST).
Items
New items have been added.
View the new items.
System
New achievements and titles have been added.
New music has been added.
In order to better facilitate login, one-time passwords will no longer be hidden during entry.
* Updated Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. (PST)
Resolved Issues
- The following issues have been addressed.
- An issue during the extreme trial implemented in Patch 6.3 wherein player casting was interrupted by certain enemy actions.
- An issue during the raid dungeon Alphascape V4.0 (Savage) wherein the areas of effect for boss actions Diffuse Wave Cannon and Oversampled Wave Cannon did not display in full.
- An issue when using the warrior action Shake It Off wherein the amount of HP recovered when only healing self was incorrect under certain conditions.
- An issue wherein actions with a forward-facing cone or straight-line area of effect would strike in the direction of the selected target, as well as the direction the executing character was facing under certain conditions.
* Learn more about this issue. - An issue wherein the conditions to trigger Fisher's Intuition at Seagazer Shoals were incorrect.
- An issue wherein certain wild animals in the island sanctuary did not appear under certain conditions, despite fulfilling necessary requirements.
- An issue wherein selecting the glamour buttons in the Trust window would not apply intended changes.
- Other minor text issues have also been addressed.
Other various issues have also been addressed.
Known Issues
- An issue when executing actions that do not affect other recast timers, such as ninja PvE actions Ten and Chi, wherein the recast timers are displayed incorrectly.
* Players may be unable to execute applicable actions should connection lag occur during this issue. - An issue wherein the icons were switched for arcanist/summoner and scholar weapons obtainable in the Omega Protocol (Ultimate).
New Items
| Item | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Omega Sword Gladiator's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Battleaxe Marauder's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Claymore Dark Knight's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Bayonet Gunbreaker's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Knuckles Pugilist's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Trident Lancer's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Samurai Blade Samurai's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Zaghnal Reaper's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Sickles Rogue's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Bow Archer's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omegafire Machinist's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Chakrams Dancer's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Rod Two--handed Thaumaturge's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Grimoire Arcanist's Grimoire |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Smallsword Red Mage's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Cane Two--handed Conjurer's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Codex Scholar's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Torquetum Astrologian's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Wings Sage's Arm |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Ultimate Omega Shield Shield |
Item Level: 635 / Equipment Level: 90 | |
| Omega Totem Miscellany |
This mechanical idol was created with technology beyond both the capabilities and understanding of mankind. |
