In the midst of a bustling March, Final Fantasy 14 unveiled the patch notes for its latest content update, Patch 6.58. This update introduces a range of bug fixes and adjustments to Job actions in PVP, along with enhancements to expedite rewards in the Thaleia alliance raid and The Abyssal Fracture (Extreme) trial.
Anticipated to be the final content update before the summer release of the Dawntrail expansion, Patch 6.58 signals a pivotal moment for Final Fantasy 14 players. Notably, this update arrives just ahead of the expected launch of the Xbox Series X/S version of the game. Square Enix confirmed that Xbox console players would utilize a new currency, “FFXIV Coins,” exclusively on the Mog Station and Online Store. However, alternative payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, remain accessible on desktop and mobile browser versions of these storefronts.
Building upon the groundwork laid by the previous 6.57 update for the Xbox release, Patch 6.58 introduces further refinements to Final Fantasy 14. The Abyssal Fracture (Extreme) trial sees adjustments, including an increased drop rate for the Lynx of Abyssal Grief Flute, obtainable from a vendor in Radz-at-Han for 99 Voidvessel Totems. Additionally, the weekly limit on Thaleia Coins, Thaleia treasure coffers, and Unsung Blades of Anabaseios has been lifted, streamlining the gearing process. PVP Job adjustments include tuning down the Paladin’s defensive capabilities while slightly enhancing its offensive prowess. Furthermore, the Dancer’s Honing ovation has undergone a reduction in power from Acclaim stacks by 50%.
While not explicitly stated in the patch notes, Patch 6.58 discontinues support for 32-bit operating systems and the DirectX9 client. Moving forward, Final Fantasy 14 will require a 64-bit OS compatible with DirectX11. The update also addresses issues with the Crystalline Conflict game mode and The Burden of the Son (Savage) raid. However, a tooltip description issue persists with the Paladin’s Holy Sheltron PVP ability, though functionality remains unaffected.
With the release of Patch 6.58 and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Dawntrail panel at PAX East, the development team behind Final Fantasy 14 faces a bustling week ahead. Players eagerly await further updates and adjustments as they prepare for the highly anticipated Dawntrail expansion.
Final Fantasy 14 Patch 6.58 Notes
Playable Content Changes:
- EXP gained by Trust NPCs has been increased.
- Applicable Duties: The Tower of Zot, The Tower of Babil, Vanaspati, Ktisis Hyperboreia, The Aitiascope.
- The number of Allagan tomestones of causality available as a reward for completing two rows in Wondrous Tails has been increased from 500 to 1,000.
Battle System Changes:
- The Abyssal Fracture (Extreme) has been moved from the Raid Finder to the Duty Finder.
- The drop rate for the Lynx of Abyssal Grief Flute in the Abyssal Fracture (Extreme) has been further increased.
- The weekly restriction on receiving Unsung Blades of Anabaseios from Anabaseios: The Twelfth Circle has been removed.
- The strength of the Echo granted in Pandæmonium: Anabaseios (Savage) has been increased.
- The Echo will take effect upon entering Pandæmonium: Anabaseios (Savage) raids, increasing players’ maximum HP, damage dealt, and healing potency by 15%.
- Unlike other instances, the strength of the Echo will not increase in the event all party members are incapacitated.
- The weekly limit on rewards from treasure coffers has been removed.
- The weekly limit on Thaleia coins has been removed.
- The item required to enhance equipment purchased with Allagan tomestones of comedy, Divine Solvent, can be purchased from Nesvaaz in Radz-at-Han (X:10.6 Y:10.0) for one Aglaia Coin, one Euphrosyne Coin, and one Thaleia Coin each.
- After acquiring the items to enhance your equipment from J’lakshai, Wilmetta, or Nesvaaz, speak with Khaldeen in Radz-at-Han (X:10.9 Y:10.4) and exchange them for augmented gear of your choice.
The following adjustments have been made to PvP actions:
- Holy Sheltron (Paladin): The barrier effect duration has been reduced from 5 seconds to 4 seconds. The barrier potency has been reduced from 12,000 to 8,000. The unaspected damage dealt to nearby enemies when the effect expires has been increased from 100% of the remaining barrier potency to 150%. The Knight’s Resolve effect duration has been reduced from 10 seconds to 8 seconds.
- Confiteor (Paladin): Damage potency has been increased from 8,000 to 12,000. Blade of Faith, Blade of Truth, and Blade of Valor damage potencies also increased by 1,000 each.
- Honing Ovation (Dancer): Attack and barrier potency granted by each stack of Acclaim has been decreased from 2,000/3,000/4,000/5,000/6,000 to 1,000/2,000/3,000/4,000/5,000.
- Crystalline Conflict Season Ten will end and Season Eleven will begin. When the season ends, the top 100 ranking players from each data center will receive vouchers via the moogle delivery service. Players finishing in the Bronze tier or higher can claim rewards by speaking with the Seasonal Quartermaster at the Wolves’ Den Pier (X:4.9 Y:5.7). Tier rewards for Season Ten must be claimed before the end of Season Eleven. Players will begin Season Eleven five risers lower than the rank at which they finished Season Ten. Rising Stars will be reset to zero.
Miscellaneous Updates:
- In accordance with the end of the stress test, the cloud data center has been removed from the list of options on the Data Center Selection screen.
- All Worlds on the Oceanian data center are now available as destinations in the Data Center Travel menu. The Oceanian data center will be open for travel starting Sunday, March 24 around 8:00 p.m. (PDT).
- The following issues have been addressed:
- An issue during the main scenario quest “The Satrap of Radz-at-Han” wherein Estinien would not be present in the main hall of the Baldesion Annex under certain conditions.
- An issue during the duty Alexander – The Burden of the Son (Savage) wherein the damage of the enemy action Height Error was not downscaled.
- An issue during the duty of Alexander – The Burden of the Son (Savage) wherein certain actions did not function properly when targeting enemies.
- An issue in Crystalline Conflict wherein the Crystalline Conflict Map would continue to display even after unchecking “Display Element” in the HUD Layout menu.
- An issue after completing the seasonal quest “Breaking Brick Mountains” wherein players were unable to repurchase the item Thug’s Mug from the recompense officer.
- Other various issues have also been addressed.
Known Issues:
- An issue wherein the description of the paladin PvP action Holy Sheltron does not reflect the adjustments made in Patch 6.58. This is an issue only in the description. The action functions as intended.
