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Patch 2.28 ushers in a host of new features and changes to Eorzea, from the continuation of the Saga of the Zodiac Weapons, to the Sightseeing Log, PvP adjustments, user interface improvements, and much more! Event Quests New side story quests have been added. - Saga of the Zodiac Weapons Quest Required Level and Location Celestial Radiance Disciple of War or Magic level 50 North Shroud (X:29 Y:19) NPC: Jalzahn Players must first complete the quest "Trials of the Braves." Star Light, Star Bright Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Central Thanalan (X:23 Y:13) NPC: Hubairtin Players must first complete the quest "Celestial Radiance."

Before obtaining a relic weapon novus, you must first infuse a sphere scroll with materia corresponding to the attributes you wish to upgrade. Once fully infused, present the scroll to Jalzahn and you will be rewarded with a relic weapon novus of item level 110.

The enhancement process will raise your relic weapon animus's strength, dexterity, vitality, intelligence, and mind attributes to a value befitting gear of item level 110. Attributes that remain will be replaced with the ones infused into the sphere scroll. In the case of Thyrus Animus and Omnilex Animus, base accuracy will not be replaced.
•After completing the relic weapon novus, its parameters cannot be altered. However, the ability to acquire another sphere scroll and redo the upgrade process is scheduled for a future update.

New side quests have been added. Quest Required Level and Location A Sight to Behold Level 20 New Gridania (X:11 Y:13) NPC: Naoh Gamduhla Players must first complete the quest "Sylph-management." One Man's Trash Disciple of War or Magic level 50 North Shroud (X:29 Y:19) NPC: Ealdwine Players must first complete the quest "Celestial Radiance." Morbid Motivation Disciple of War or Magic level 50 Mor Dhona (X:21 Y:6) NPC: Brangwine Players must first complete the quest "One Man's Trash."

FATEs Boss enemies in certain FATEs will have their HP reduced proportional to the number of participants in the previous FATE. Dungeons When using jumping platforms in the Binding Coil of Bahamut - Turn 3 and the Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 3, pets will now move to your landing destination. * Pets will be commanded to heel after using a jumping platform, which may result in pets initiating combat in certain situations.

The visual appearance of Dalamud Spawn in the Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 4 has been adjusted. Grand and Free Companies When undertaking expert delivery missions, players can now filter gear set and armoury chest items, as well as sort items in the Grand Company Delivery Missions window.

Your name will now appear in the log window and on invitation notifications when inviting other players to your free company. To prevent the accidental delegation of free company leadership, a confirmation checkbox has been added to the corresponding dialogue box. To improve ease of access when repeatedly depositing and withdrawing items from the company chest, cursor positioning has been adjusted. Housing The fee incurred when teleporting to a miniature aetheryte has been reduced. So as not to interfere with interior lighting when arranging indoor furnishings, the light on the door inside of free company housing has been removed. The appearance of the ground in certain areas of the Mist has been adjusted. The visual appearance of the Goblet residential area has been redesigned.

The design of the stuffed moogle furnishing has been improved.

Sounds and actions of the following furnishings will no longer loop automatically: Manor Harpsichord / Manor Timpani / Manor Marching Horn / Manor Cello / Manor Harp / Tidal Wavesoul Fount

The following furnishings are now categorized as wall-mounted: Riviera Partition / Oasis Partition / Glade Partition

The Challenge Log has been adjusted as follows: New categories have been added.

Category Challenge Title Objective Retainer Venture Capital Have a retainer complete 10 ventures. Retainer Venture Bothers Have a retainer complete 15 exploration ventures.

The count for Bosom Buddies has been adjusted as follows: Before: Enemies must be no more than five levels below your character level. After: Enemies must be no more than ten levels below your character level.

The Gathering Storm will now count the collection of shards, carbonized matter, pigments, and timeworn maps. * Gathering points can be no more than five levels below your character level.

The Sightseeing Log has been added. Using the Sightseeing Log, players can explore the realm and compile a comprehensive record of the breathtaking landscapes and stunning vistas of Eorzea.

Quest A Sight to Behold Required Level Level 20 Location New Gridania (X:11 Y:13) NPC: Naoh Gamduhla Prerequisites Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Sylph-management."

Vistas are often difficult to reach, some requiring sprinting or jumping, and are only recorded upon discovering their exact location, as noted in the Sightseeing Log.

The Sightseeing Log can be accessed under Logs in the Main Menu.

Additional buildings have been constructed in Revenant's Toll (X:22 Y:8). * The location of certain NPCs has been adjusted.
•After monitoring player progression and reward acquisition in the Binding Coil of Bahamut, further increases in the strength of the Echo have been suspended. Further changes to the Echo may be considered as we continue monitoring player activity in the Binding Coil of Bahamut.

Battle System PvP has been adjusted as follows: All PvP actions will be available upon unlocking the Wolves' Den. This change is intended to make it easier for new players to get into PvP, as well as allow more freedom in the use of multiple classes and jobs on a single character.

Any enhancements made to PvP actions or traits prior to patch 2.28 will remain intact.

A Default button has been added to the PvP Profile window under Actions & Traits. Pressing this button will reset all enhancements to PvP actions and traits, and any action points spent will be returned to you.

In accordance with the above, the following adjustments have also been made: The item The Fury's Anthem can no longer be used. The item The Fury's Anthem can no longer be purchased from the storm sergeant NPC or found via Quick Exploration.
•After patch 2.3, it will be possible to exchange copies of The Fury's Anthem for 1485 Wolf Marks.

All PvP action and trait enhancements now require four action points. Character titles have been adjusted to display the opponents' class or job. The Frontline category has been added to the PvP Profile window. * Frontline is scheduled for implementation in patch 2.3. As such, this category cannot be selected at this time. Striking dummies have been placed on the deck of the ship in the Wolves' Den Pier. To better facilitate the use of these striking dummies, PvP actions and traits can now be used in the Wolves' Den Pier.

Adjustments have been made to the visual appearance of channeling lines. The skill Cover will now display a channeling line when the designated target is within its range of effect.

The quantity of Allagan tomestones of mythology obtained from certain duties has been adjusted as follows: Duty Before After Labyrinth of the Ancients 100 -> 150 Duty Roulette: Trials 40 -> 70 Duty Roulette: High Level 50 -> 70 Duty Roulette: Low Level 60 -> 100

The Echo will now be applied to pets.

Items New items have been added. Item Type Description Curtana Novus Gladiator's Arm Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Sphairai Novus Pugilist's Arm Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Bravura Novus Marauder's Arm Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Gae Bolg Novus Lancer's Arm Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Artemis Novus Archer's Arm Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Thyrus Novus Two-handed Conjurer's Arm Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Stardust Rod Novus Two-handed Thaumaturge's Arm Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 The Veil of Wiyu Novus Arcanist's Grimoire Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Omnilex Novus Arcanist's Grimoire Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Holy Shield Novus Shield Item Level: 110 / Equipment Level: 50 Superior Enchanted Ink Reagent Ink originating from the Near East, boasting superior aetherial conductivity. Mysterious Map Miscellany This bottle is holding what appears to be a timeworn map of unknown origin, bearing peculiar markings. * Requires the Decipher action to be used. [Level 50 Recommended] Fledgling Apkallu Miscellany Will follow you until you give him a fish. Will continue to follow you after being given a fish. Sphere Scroll: Curtana Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic sword Curtana. Sphere Scroll: Sphairai Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic fists Sphairai. Sphere Scroll: Bravura Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic axe Bravura. Sphere Scroll: Gae Bolg Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic spear Gae Bolg. Sphere Scroll: Artemis Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic Artemis Bow. Sphere Scroll: Thyrus Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic staff Thyrus. Sphere Scroll: Stardust Rod Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic Stardust Rod. Sphere Scroll: the Veil of Wiyu Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic grimoire the Veil of Wiyu. Sphere Scroll: Omnilex Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic grimoire the Omnilex. Sphere Scroll: Holy Shield Other A scroll bearing arcanima patterns of power for enhancing the relic Holy Shield. Alexandrite Catalyst A variety of dark matter that possesses light-altering properties.

The following items will now be distributed by casting lots: Baby Opo-opo

The following items are no longer classified as Unique: Fantasia

The following items can now be dyed. Knight Captain's Desk / Knight Captain's Chair / Oasis Wardrobe / Riviera Wardrobe / Riviera Bookshelf / Oasis Bookshelf / Glade Bookshelf / Lalafellin Step Stool / Riviera Roofed Wall / Riviera Picket Wall / Riviera Stone Wall / Glade Cobblestone Wall / Glade Thatch Wall / Glade Roundpole Fence / Oasis Wooden Wall / Oasis Ornate Fence

The item Lominsan Anchovy can now be purchased from the following shops: Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:10 Y:13), NPC: Holasfhis Material supplier merchants hired on free company estate grounds

Graphics for the following head gear items have been changed to make their lenses appear translucent. Scholar's Mortarboard / Argute Mortarboard / Artisan's Spectacles / Elktail Hat

The Crafting Log has been changed as follows: The ability to filter by category has been added. * When using a gamepad, press LB/RB (L1/R1) to cycle through categories.

The following subcommands can now be used when selecting a crafting log entry: Search for Item Link Try On

The gathering log has been adjusted as follows: Selecting an item location in the gathering log will now open the map of the corresponding area.

Repairs made by Disciples of the Hand have been adjusted as follows: The durability of gear repaired by a Disciple of the Hand will increase by 100%, up to a maximum of 199%. Players who meet the class conditions for repairing an item do not need to change classes to complete the action. * In accordance with this change, players can now repair items in instances. Players will no longer receive experience points for repairing gear. Players can now use the Repair action under General in the Actions & Traits menu as a Disciple of War or Magic.

Any unbound items equipped when a player is incapacitated will be bound to that player. * Unbound items whose durability has been reduced prior to patch 2.28 can be traded or sold on the market board after being repaired beyond 100%. However, in accordance with the changes listed above, item durability will display as 100% when viewed in a trading window.

System A new gear preview feature has been added. Players can now use the Try On subcommand to preview gear from the following windows: Shop windows Item exchange windows Market board item search Crafting Log
•The gear preview feature will be applied to additional windows in a future update.

New achievements have been added. Title Requirements Reward A Star is Born Obtain a relic weapon novus. - Out of Sight Complete 20 entries in your sightseeing log. - Out of Sight Out of Mind Complete 80 entries in your sightseeing log. Fledgling Apkallu

Preferences for hiding or displaying head gear and main/off hand weapons can now be saved to gear sets. Players can now review which gear sets items are registered to by using the Open Gear Set List subcommand. The Duty Finder has been adjusted as follows: Players can now queue for Thornmarch (Extreme) and The Whorleater (Extreme) solo via the Duty Finder. * When registering with less than eight players, the party must adhere to the following composition: 2 Tanks / 2 Healers / 4 DPS Players can now queue for the following after forming a party: Duty Roulette: Expert Duty Roulette: High Level * The Adventurer in Need bonus cannot be received when queuing with a full party. Players can no longer join a duty in progress if the allotted time for said duty has nearly expired. The number of Allagan tomestones of mythology and soldiery obtained from a duty will now be displayed in the Duty Finder. The amount displayed is the combined total received upon defeating all bosses in said duty. Players can no longer change Grand Company allegiance while queuing for a duty. * This adjustment is in preparation for the new Frontline system scheduled to be implemented in patch 2.3. The party member list will be sorted automatically upon entering a duty. Sorting order can be adjusted via the Party List tab under UI Settings in the Character Configuration interface. A new marker for duties under the Duty Roulette category of Duty Finder has been added to indicate when daily bonuses have been received. Players who queue for a duty in a party can now give commendations to players outside of their party. (Commendations cannot be awarded to fellow party members.)

The party finder has been adjusted as follows: Recruitment notifications corresponding to search criteria will now also be displayed. * In the event that parties matching desired search criteria are available, notifications will be displayed every five minutes. Otherwise, notifications will continue to display every fifteen minutes. Players can now select multiple classes when entering search criteria. The following categories have been added under Objective: Duty Roulette: Expert Duty Roulette: High Level Players can no longer join a party finder group if they have been blacklisted by the recruiter. In the event the recruiter has been blacklisted, the party finder entry will be grayed out, and the Join Party button cannot be selected.

The names of items dropped by enemies will now appear as fly text.

A checkbox has been added to the confirmation dialogue box displayed when exchanging currency such as Allagan tomestomes for items not equippable by your current class. Players can now use the Search for Item subcommand when viewing items on the market　board to search for said items in their inventory. * The ability to search for crystals and shards will be added in a future update.

A checkbox has been added to the dialog box displayed when converting gear affixed with materia into materia. Head gear will always be displayed when previewing in the item dyeing window, regardless of hide/display settings. The position of the retainer inventory window will now be saved. Players can now select a specific quantity when removing stacked items from their retainer's inventory. The cursor will no longer return to main menu after closing a window in mouse mode. A new Party category has been added to the main menu, containing the following options: Party Members Party Finder Signs Waymarks Ready Check

Players will no longer receive linkshell invitations from users on their blacklist. The Invite to Linkshell subcommand has been restructured using an additional submenu to improve organization.

Online statuses have been adjusted as follows: Users who are inactive for a fixed period of time will automatically change to Away from Keyboard status. The period of time after which this status is activated can be changed in the Other Settings tab of the System Configuration interface. Any actions made while set to Away from Keyboard will automatically revert player status back to Online.

Teleport requests from party members can now be saved. When a party member uses Teleport, a teleport request notification will appear in the bottom right of the screen, which can be accepted at a later time. However, the teleport request will be canceled under the following conditions: When logging out of the game. When moving to another area. When using the aethernet to travel within an area.

Teleport can no longer be used when engaged with an enemy. The names of certain aethernet locations have been adjusted as follows: Limsa Lominsa Before After The Bismarck → Culinarians' Guild Coral Tower → Marauders' Guild

Gridania Before After Blue Badger Gate → Blue Badger Gate (Central Shroud) White Wolf Gate → White Wolf Gate (Central Shroud)

Ul'dah 変更前 変更後 The Coliseum → Gladiators' Guild

Hovering the mouse over a FATE icon on the map will now display the progress for that FATE.

Players can now teleport to aetherytes by clicking their map icons.

The display of certain icons on the minimap will now remain static. This adjustment has been made to alleviate the disappearance of icons when changing camera direction.

Using the mouse or gamepad to select the weather icon on the minimap will now display the current weather.

Tabs separated from the main log window will now display a tab number.

When selecting the log window, pressing down will now move the cursor to separated tabs. The color of text when typing in the log window will now match the color of text in your currently selected chat channel.

Item names displayed in the log window using the Link command will appear in different colors to reflect their rarity.

Tell history will now be deleted automatically upon registering players to your blacklist. Players can now delete Tell history using the /cleartellhistory (/cth) text command. Targets may now be specified for the /waymark text command, allowing players to place a waymark under a designated target. Macros using the /macroicon command will now display the appropriate icon even if the associated skill cannot be used by your current class or job. These macros will also no longer display the default macro icon when viewed in the User Macros window.

The following icons can now be set using the /macroicon text command: Class and job icons /macroicon [class/job name] classjob Waymark icons /macroicon [waymark name] waymark

The /hotbar and /crosshotbar text commands have been adjusted as follows: In addition to class and job actions, general actions, items, and commands can be set to your hotbar using the following text commands: /hotbar action - set a class or job action to your hotbar (functions the same as "/hotbar set") /hotbar buddy - set a companion action to your hotbar /hotbar pet - set a pet action to your hotbar /hotbar minion - set a minion to your hotbar /hotbar mount - set a mount to your hotbar /hotbar general - set a general action to your hotbar /hotbar emote - set an emote to your hotbar /hotbar item - set an item to your hotbar hotbar enemysign - set an enemy sign to your hotbar /hotbar waymark - set a waymark to your hotbar

Please note that all other syntax used with the /hotbar and /crosshotbar commands remains unchanged.

Example Setting X-Potion of Intelligence to the 5th slot of hotbar 3.

/hotbar item "X-Potion of Intelligence" 3 5

The <wait.x> command will no longer be executed when used on a line that incurs a text command error. When used with an action that incurs an error such as "Invalid target" or "Target is not in range," however, the <wait.x> command will still be executed.

When creating a macro, multiple instances of the same sound effect can now be used a maximum of three times on a single line. A glossary of text commands is now available from the User Macros interface. Players can now dismount from their mounts using a gamepad by pressing LB+RB (L1+R1). Tabs separated from the main log window will no longer be selected when cycling through HUD elements. Pet stances are now displayed as status icons on the party member list.

The display of character names in the party member list has been adjusted as follows: Characters who are incapacitated: Darkened name display, with HP and MP displayed as 0. Characters in a different area: Normal name display, with HP and MP displayed as ???

Help text for general actions will now display cast and recast times in the same manner as class and job actions.

The HUD Layout function has been adjusted as follows: The size of hotbar and pet hotbar frames has been adjusted. This adjustment will improve positioning when placing hotbars next to one another. The Duty List frame will no longer scale based on the number of quests currently in progress. Up to half of any given HUD element can be placed off-screen.

Titles can now be displayed under character names. Titles can be selected on the Profile tab of the Character window.

Character name plates will now appear darkened when players are incapacitated. The /changepose emote has been adjusted as follows: New poses have been added.

Standing poses have been increased from two to four. Chair sitting poses have been increased from one to two. A new floor sitting pose has been added.

Your most recently selected pose will now be saved. Characters will now use the last pose selected using the /changepose emote when standing in place or sitting. Characters will revert back to the selected pose even after another emote is used. * The delay before the selected pose is active can be adjusted on the Character tab under Control Settings in the Character Configuration interface.

Random pose cycling has been added. Characters standing idle for extended periods of time can now cycle through pose animations at random. The delay before the initial pose can be set via the Character Configuration interface. Subsequently, poses will cycle every 10 to 30 seconds. * Characters will not cycle through pose animations when sitting.

Use of the /changepose command will not be displayed in the log window.

The emote window has been changed as follows: Emotes have been sorted into the following tabs:

General - A list of basic emotes. Persistent - A list of emotes that loop or continue indefinitely. Expressions - A list of emotes for facial expressions.

Icons are now displayed next to emote names.

Hunting log objectives are now prioritized over FATEs when displayed in the Recommendations window. The names of retainers whose ventures are complete will now be highlighted in the Timers window. Signs have been adjusted as follows. A message will be displayed in the log window when a pet or companion is marked with a sign. A message will no longer be displayed in the log window when an enemy is marked with a sign in the Wolves' Den.

A message will be displayed in the log window when changing a companion's battle stance.

The Leves category in the books of the Trials of the Braves will now distinguish between levequests and Grand Company levequests. Completed levequests will now be marked in the Journal window. New options are available in the Character Configuration interface. Control Settings General Tab Cutscene Skipping - Skip playback of previously viewed scenario cutscenes. 　* This option can be used to skip cutscenes such as those found in instanced dungeons. Character Tab Character Settings - Idle Animation Delay 　* When the /changepose emote is used, your character will change from the default pose after a fixed period of time 　　- Enable idle animation. 　　　* When enabled, your character will change poses randomly every 10 to 30 seconds.

Inventory Settings - Inventory Interface - Retainer Inventory interface * Functionality for this setting will not be implemented until patch 2.3.

UI Settings HUD Tab * Several categories from the General Tab have been moved to the HUD Tab.

Character Information - Clock Type

Party List Tab Party List Sorting * Party list sorting and automatic sorting when entering a duty can be set for each role.

Display Name Settings Own Tab Own - Title Display Settings

Others Tab Party Members - Title Display Settings Alliance Members - Alliance Members Other PCs - Title Display Settings Title Display Settings - Display Name Color - Display Name Settings - Display Type - Title Display Settings - HP Bar Settings - Pet Display Name Settings - Pet HP Bar Settings * The above settings only apply to players registered to your friend list.

NPCs Tab Housing Furniture Housing Gardens * Furnishings belonging to these categories will be marked with an arrow icon. Selecting these furnishings will display their names in full on the target bar.

General Tab Frontline (Maelstrom) Frontline (Order of the Twin Adder) Frontline (Immortal Flames) * Functionality for this setting will not be implemented until patch 2.3.

Log Window Settings General Tab Log Window Settings - Chat Prompt Font Size - Enable log window item linking. 　* Disabling this feature will disable the display of item help text when selecting or hovering over item names in the log window.

Log Details Tab (Windows / PlayStation®4) * Log Window Settings have been moved from the General Tab to the Log Details Tab.

The option to skip playback of previously viewed transportation cutscenes will now apply to Sahagin beast tribe sidequests that require boarding a ship with an Elbst. * This setting does not apply to beast tribe main quests.

New options are available in the System Configuration interface. Gamepad Settings HUD Copy (PlayStation®4 version) This setting allows players to copy HUD Layout settings from the PlayStation®4 to the PlayStation Vita, or vice versa. After selecting the platform whose settings you wish to use, select Copy. Controller/Gamepad Customization Button Configuration - LB/RB (L3/R3) Settings 　　- Face Camera

Other Settings Screenshot Folder (Windows version) * The path to which you wish to save screenshots must be entered manually. Auto-AFK Settings

The values displayed under Frame Rate Limit on the Display Settings tab of the System Configuration interface will now display correct values based on your monitor's refresh rate. (Windows version) * Only applicable in full screen mode.

A new option is available in the Keybinds interface. Shortcuts Tab Sightseeing Log

The following default keybind has been changed: O key: Social → Party
•This adjustment will be applied when reverting to default settings after patch 2.28.

Certain hairstyles for Hyur Midlander males will now display hair in the front depending on their headgear. * These adjustments will also affect NPCs using the same hairstyles. However, further changes to these NPCs are scheduled from patch 2.3 onward.

The sound played when reeling in a fish will now change depending on the type of fishing hole. New active help text has been added. Screenshots can now be taken when customizing your character's appearance. Certain sound effects played through DUALSHOCK®4 speakers will now play through television speakers. (PlayStation®4 version)

Resolved Issues The following issues have been addressed: An issue wherein enemies that appeared in the main scenario quest "You have Selected Regicide" mistakenly yielded gil. An issue where in enemies that appear during the final boss encounter of Haukke Manor (Hard) counted toward quest objectives for the Book of Skywind II. An issue wherein certain enemies in the Tam-Tara Deepcroft mistakenly yielded gil. An issue wherein certain message text in the Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 2 did not display properly. An issue in the Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 4 wherein ground targeted skills could not be used at certain locations. An issue wherein players would not receive a penalty for leaving a duty while other players were still loading into the instance. An issue wherein gathering was mistakenly counted toward the challenge log entry X Marks the Spot under certain conditions. An issue wherein the window did not display properly when rechallenging a guild leve. An issue wherein the ingredients required to craft the Giantsgall Longstaff and Giantsgall Cane were switched. An issue wherein average item level was calculated lower than its actual value with a fisher's primary tool equipped. An issue wherein the message displayed when acquiring recipes from the Master Alchemist I book was incorrect. An issue wherein actions could not be performed during looping emote animations. An issue wherein the window that appears before entering a duty did not disappear after pressing Commence. An issue wherein players could move outside of the map in Old Gridania. An issue wherein the game would freeze when accepting Raise or Ressurection when the timer reached 0. An issue wherein auto-attacks generated incorrect enmity while under the effects of Sword Oath. An issue wherein the grovel emote icon did not display using the /macroicon text command. An issue wherein items that cannot be gathered by your character were requested for provisioning missions. An issue wherein magic damage was still received from FATE enemies after disabling level sync.

Known Issues An issue wherein returning to the crafting log after crafting will not save the NQ / HQ material distribution with the exception of the recipe displayed at the top.