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Patch 3.15 Notes
HellboundHeart
Member UncommonPosts: 390
12/16/2015 12:30 AMPatch 3.15 Notes
Patch 3.15 will bring a number of additions and refinements to Eorzea, including the introduction of the Anima Weapon and Saint Endalim's Scholasticate!
Playable Content
Quests
[3.0] The Anima Weapons story quest line has been added.
As players advance through the Anima Weapons quests, they will be able to obtain various job-specific weapons which can be enhanced as they progress.
Anima Weapons Story Quests
A young researcher hailing from the Near East has come to Eorzea in search of aid. His field of study? Anima, an essence he considers to be a reflection of the soul. Through a chance encounter with the master craftsman Gerolt, he and the legendary blacksmith have joined forces to create a weapon the likes of which the realm has never seen.
| Quest | Required Level and Location |
| An Unexpected Proposal | Disciple of War or Magic level 60 |
| Idyllshire (X:5 Y:5) NPC: Rowena | |
| Players must first complete the main scenario quest “Heavensward.” | |
* Only the first quest title for Anima Weapons will be released with the patch notes. To learn more about Anima Weapons and how to enhance them, please consult and exchange information with other players as you progress through these quests.
Class/Job-specific Quests
Certain Anima Weapons quests employ a system which will require players to proceed using the same class or job with which they accepted the quest.
Anima Weapons Quests
Anima Weapons can be enhanced further by completing the story quests that will be added in future patches. Please note that enhancing these weapons may require players to invest a significant amount of time.
Zodiac Weapon Zeta Exchange
Players in possession of a Zodiac Weapon Zeta may exchange this weapon for items required to progress through a certain quest. Although the Zodiac Weapon Zeta will be lost upon exchanging it, players may purchase replicas should they choose to preserve its appearance via glamours.
[3.0] The Scholasticate side story quest line has been added.
| Quest | Required Level and Location |
| Contradicting Convictions | Disciple of War or Magic level 60 |
| The Pillars (X:6 Y:9) NPC: Mathye | |
| Players must first complete the main scenario quest “Heavensward” and the side story quests “Her Last Vow,” and “Keeping the Ledger.” | |
| The Benefits of Consultation | Disciple of War or Magic level 60 |
| The Pillars (X:6 Y:9) NPC: Gaetelle | |
| Players must first complete the side story quest “Contradicting Convictions.” | |
| Balancing the Spear | Disciple of War or Magic level 60 |
| Saint Endalim's Scholasticate (X:5 Y:5) NPC: Bruvagnon | |
| Players must first complete the side story quest “The Benefits of Consultation.” | |
| More than Meets Her Eye | Disciple of War or Magic level 60 |
| Saint Endalim's Scholasticate (X:6 Y:5) NPC: ??? | |
| Players must first complete the side story quest “Balancing the Spear.” | |
Comments
Early estimate put it at somewhere near 600+ Alexander Normal completions, requiring doing each floor of Alexander about 150 times at minimum. This is the "measurement" simply because it's the most "efficient" and "measurable" level of the sheer amount of grinding required.
Oh yeah, don't forget the 16 HQ crafted items you need from Master Crafters with the specific Specialties that have the items. That's gonna cost a lot, especially depending on your server economy/population.
It's unfortunate, because the amount of grinding old content required will likely mean you will spend more time grinding for the weapon than you'll actually get to use it effectively. Much more powerful weapons will be available in 3.2, given they are following the same exact patter of 2.0 (an exact copy-and-paste, especially with this relic quest), which means this weapon will lose it's usefulness relatively soon.
Sorry, this is a terrible excuse for "content". Yoshi-p literally stated that he regretted Atmas from the 2.0 Relic, and promised not to introduce them again. Whats the first thing that happens with the 3.0 Relic? Atmas followed by a ridiculous grind.
At least 2.0 Relics included a really amazing story and their own, unique encounters specifically designed for them. 3.0 relics are just a copy-and-paste (LITERALLY) of the WORST portion of the 2.0 relics; they include no story, no cohesiveness, and only reuse old content that people are already tired of doing.
No thanks.
I decline.
(EDIT: Oh yeah, don't forget, this was "pushed back" from 3.0 and then from 3.1. Why? It literally introduced ZERO new content. The real reason? We all know the answer. They wanted to stretch content out as much as possible to keep people subscribed. I would be singing a completely different song if the weapon actually changed how your class performed or added a new avenue of game play/rotation change by adding actual ability benefits or special effects; however, SE opted to continue the BORING iLvl treadmill. The (finished) new relic is essentially +1 Weapon Damage for most classes, is a downgrade for several, and is nothing more than a slightly-better stat-stick for SOME classes.)
On a positive note, I have 5 of each of the 4 items needed, Unidentifiable Bone x5, Unidentifiable Shell x5, Unidentifiable Ore x5, and Unidentifiable Seeds x5. I also have all 4 crafts too, Adamantite Francesca HQ x4, Titanium Alloy Mirror HQ x4, Dispelling Arrow HQ x4, and Kingcake HQ x4.
Pretty easy. A little bit of a grind but, hell, even a monkey could do this. I am also enjoying the new content, Christmas event, Scholastic, etc.
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Voted mmo of the year and yet it sucks.......
/sarcasm lol