2017 - (08/03/2017) The August Version Update Has Landed!

≪August 3, 2017 Version Update≫ (quick link to new item details) This month's Ambuscade lineup features some of Vana'diel's most putrid fiends-morbols!

Other additions and adjustments include some monk changes, new Superior 2 equipment, and a revamp of the Vana'diel Adventurer Recruitment Program rewards.

Read on for details.

Event-related

 * A new NPC, Boisterous Jackal, has been added to Lower Jeuno (H-7).
 * Boisterous Jackal has information about various strange apparatuses.


 * Strange apparatus-related doctor/administrator status will no longer be removed when logging out or changing areas.
 * The Curio Vendor Moogles will now sell the following items to those in possession of Rhapsody in Umber rather than Rhapsody in Azure.
 * Davoi Coffer Key / Beadeaux Coffer Key / Oztroja Coffer Key / Nest Coffer Key / Eldieme Coffer Key / Garlaige Coffer Key / Zvahl Coffer Key / Uggalepih Coffer Key / Den Coffer Key / Kuftal Coffer Key / Boyahda Coffer Key / Cauldron Coffer Key / Quicksand Coffer Key / Toraimorai Coffer Key / Ru’Aun Coffer Key / Grotto Coffer Key / Ve’Lugannon Coffer Key / Newton Coffer Key

Battle-related

 * Ambuscade has undergone the following additions and adjustments.
 * Ambuscades and Intense Ambuscades now have new foes to tackle.
 * The related Records of Eminence objectives have been adjusted accordingly.
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 * Some items obtainable in exchange for badges of gallantry have been swapped out.


 * Certain monk abilities have undergone changes and adjustments.
 * Some limitations apply when monk is used as a sub job.
 * Boost has undergone the following adjustments.
 * Autoattack delay will increase while active.
 * The next autoattack will deal increased damage.
 * Then next autoattack will generate increased TP if it connects.
 * While active, the next weapon skill used before an autoattack occurs will deal increased damage.
 * The next autoattack/weapon skill will have its damage modified my STR.
 * The effect duration has been changed from 180 to your attack delay.
 * The recast time has been changed from 15 seconds to 60 seconds.
 * Focus has undergone the following adjustments.
 * Accuracy and critical hit rate are increased while active.
 * *The actual values are based on your level.
 * The effect duration has been changed from 120 seconds to 30 seconds.
 * The recast time has been changed from 300 seconds to 120 seconds.
 * In line with the above change, the Focus Recast merit point category has changed from a 10 second reduction to a 4 second reduction.
 * Dodge has undergone the following adjustments.
 * Evasion and guarding rate are increased.
 * *The actual values are based on your level.
 * The effect duration has been changed from 120 seconds to 30 seconds.
 * The recast time has been changed from 300 seconds to 120 seconds.
 * In line with the above change, the Dodge Recast merit point category has changed from a 10 second reduction to a 4 second reduction.
 * Chakra has undergone the following adjustments.
 * The amount of HP restored has been increased.
 * *The actual value is based on your level.
 * The recast time has been changed from 300 seconds to 180 seconds.
 * In line with the above change, the Chakra Recast merit point category has changed from a 10 second reduction to a 6 second reduction.
 * Footwork now adds weapon damage to the damage of kick attacks.


 * The damage of the following alter egos has been increased owing to the adjustments to hand-to-hand weapons mentioned later in these notes.
 * Prishe / Nashmeira / Zazagar / Maat / Babban Ny Mheillea / Abenzio / Lhe Lhangavo / Abquhbah / Prishe II / Nashmeira II / Maat (UC)

Item-related

 * New equipment usable with the Superior 2 gift have been added.
 * This new equipment can be traded or bought and sold at the auction house.


 * New items have been added.
 * New synthesis recipes have been added.
 * New synergy recipes have been added.
 * Damage and delay values for item level 119 hand-to-hand weapons have been adjusted.
 * The effects of the Boost+ attribute are now modified by STR.
 * Certain attributes on some of these weapons have been adjusted to account for this change.


 * Rewards for the Vana’diel Adventurer Recruitment Program have been updated.
 * Read on for the North American version.
 * Read on for the European version.


 * The following items have been adjusted.
 * The following ammunition may now be stored in quivers.
 * Beryllium Arrow / Beryllium Bolts


 * Additional items may now be stored with the porter moogle.
 * Storage Slip 22
 * Pot of Wards / White Clematis / Pink Clematis / Birch Tree / Mumor Statue / Ullegore Statue

System-related

 * The key item Ancient Melody: O is now categorized as a temporary key item.

Resolved Issues

 * Various issues with incorrect help text and dialogue.
 * Various issues with incorrect Records of Eminence objective descriptors.
 * The issue with the Nibiru Harp wherein the Carols+2 effect was affecting non-Carol songs.

Known Issues

 * The help text for the monk ability Boost is incorrect.
 * The log occasionally displays incorrect text when using Boost under certain conditions.