Patch 2.25 Notes

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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.

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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.

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.


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)

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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.

Materia transmutation 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 high-grade materia 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
  
• 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).