Vagary is all-new content that pits Vana’diel’s bravest adventurers against the Xol Triumvirate, with victors receiving hitherto unforeseen spoils and rewards. Winding passage found in the depths of Outer Ra'Kaznar lead adventurers to confrontations with all three members of the triumvirate: Balamor the Deathborne, Dhokmak the Brash, and Ashrakk the Duskbrood.
Joining the Fray
Players must meet the following requirements in order to participate.
- Have the FINAL FANTASY XI: Seekers of Adoulin expansion installed.
- Have registered the Seekers of Adoulin expansion content.
- Have reached level 95 or higher.
- Be a member of a party or alliance of between three and eighteen members.
- The party leader must have reached a certain point in the Seekers of Adoulin missions and be in possession of
Prototype sigil pearl.
- There is no requirement for the other members of the party but the encounters in Vagary may spoil parts of the story that unfolds in the Seekers of Adoulin missions.
- The party leader must have reached a certain point in the Seekers of Adoulin missions and be in possession of
Obtaining the Key Item
- Obtain the necessary key item
Prototype sigil pearl by trading a vial of Befouled Water dropped by Fomors in Outer Ra'Kaznar and Ra'Kaznar Inner Court to the Odyssean Passage found in Leafallia.
The Gates to Vagary
- There are three entrances to Vagary found in Outer Ra'Kaznar, each leading to different battles and monsters, and housing a particular member of the Xol Triumvirate.
- The key item required for entry is the same for each of the entrances.
- The key item is consumed only for the person entering the party.
- Brash Gate (N-7)
- Deathborne Gate (M-7)
- Duskbrood Gate (N-6)
Probing the Depths
- Vagary has a time limit of 45 minutes. Pioneers must vanquish the threats that lie within and keep pressing forward until they come face-to-face with one of the triumvirate.
- Defeat of the zone bosses unlocks access to 119 Empyrean Armor reforging via Monisette.
- Defeat of the zone bosses grants players with key items used to upgrade the level of the event.
- Player must have progressed to a certain point in the Seekers of Adoulin storyline and have activated a cutscene in Leafallia regarding Vagary in order to obtain the key item.
- Possibly need the cutscene after trading Befouled Water to Odyssean Passage in Leafallia to obtain key items from defeated zone bosses.
- Possibly need the cutscene after trading Befouled Water to Odyssean Passage in Leafallia to obtain key items from defeated zone bosses.
- When setting the associated RoE, players must be alive in order to complete it.
- Player must have progressed to a certain point in the Seekers of Adoulin storyline and have activated a cutscene in Leafallia regarding Vagary in order to obtain the key item.
Vagary Rewards
- The final bosses will drop materials crucial for synergizing item level 119 and Superior 2 equipment, as well as items necessary for reforging Empyrean Armor to item level 119.
Brash Gate
| Item | Description | Use | Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etched Memory | File:Etched Memories.jpg | Reforged Empyrean Armor | Amorph |
| Codex of Etchings | A bundled collection of etched memories. | Reforged Empyrean Armor | Amorph |
| Brahmastra | [Ranged] All Races
DMG:261 Delay:600 HP+30 STR+10 AGI+10 Accuracy+20 Ranged Accuracy+20 Archery skill +242 "Subtle Blow"+5 |
Weapon | Murkcrawler |
| Meekculler | [Main] All Races
DMG:290 Delay:528 STR+15 Accuracy+15 Attack+20 Magic Accuracy+15 Scythe skill +242 Parrying skill +242 Magic Accuracy skill +188 Physical damage taken -4% |
Weapon | Brimboil |
| Rabid Visor | [Head] All Races
DEF:114 HP+38 STR+26 DEX+19 VIT+21 AGI+19 INT+19 MND+19 CHR+19 Evasion+36 Magic Evasion+53 "Magic Def. Bonus"+2 Haste+8% Enmity+6 Physical damage taken -3% |
Armor | Murkcrawler |
| Deviant Necklace | [Neck] All Races
Accuracy+5 "Magic Atk. Bonus"+10 Enmity-5 "Conserve MP"+2 |
Accessory | Brimboil |
| Cryptic Earring | [Ear] All Races
HP+40 Enmity+4 "Counter"+3 |
Accessory | Rancibus |
Deathborne Gate
| Item | Description | Use | Obtained | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiant Scarf | 
|
Superior 2 Armor Material | Palloritus | ||
| Defiant Sweat | 
|
Reforged Empyrean Armor | Palloritus | ||
| Etched Memory | File:Etched Memories.jpg | Reforged Empyrean Armor | Undead | ||
| Codex of Etchings |
|
Reforged Empyrean Armor | Undead | ||
| Achiuchikapu | 
|
Weapon | Palloritus | ||
| Rhadamanthus | 
|
Weapon | Palloritus | ||
| Feast Hose | 
|
Armor | Undead | ||
| Limbo Trousers | 
|
Armor | Undead | ||
| Punchinellos | 
|
Armor | Palloritus | ||
| Defiant Collar | 
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Accessory | Palloritus | ||
| Focal Orb | 
|
Accessory | Undead | ||
| Famine Sash | 
|
Accessory | Undead |
Duskbrood Gate
| Item | Description | Use | Obtained | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etched Memory | File:Etched Memories.jpg | Reforged Empyrean Armor | Various Monsters | ||
| Codex of Etchings |
|
Reforged Empyrean Armor | Various Monsters | ||
| Supay Weskit |
|
Armor | 
| ||
| Avatara Slops |
|
Armor |
|
Any Zone
| Item | Description | Use | Obtained | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartarus Platemail | [Body] All Races
DEF:158 HP+63 MP+35 STR+29 DEX+19 VIT+29 AGI+19 INT+19 MND+19 CHR+19 Accuracy+40 Evasion+41 Magic Evasion+80 "Magic Def. Bonus"+6 Haste+3% Absorbs magic damage taken +5% Damage taken -10% Physical damage taken: "Death Spikes" effect |
Armor | Plouton | ||
| Befouled Crown | [Head] All Races
DEF:99 HP+36 MP+32 STR+18 DEX+18 VIT+18 AGI+18 INT+33 MND+33 CHR+23 Evasion+36 Magic Evasion+75 Magic Accuracy+20 "Magic Def. Bonus"+5 Haste+6% Enhancing magic skill +16 Enfeebling magic skill +16 "Refresh"+1 |
Armor | Plouton | ||
| Odium | [Main] All Races
DMG:113 Delay:208 STR+13 DEX+13 VIT+13 AGI+13 INT+13 MND+13 CHR+13 Accuracy+13 Attack+13 Evasion+13 Dagger skill +242 Parrying skill +242 Magic Accuracy skill +188 Magic Evasion+13 Resistance against "Death"+13 Additional effect: "Death" |
Weapon | Plouton | ||
| Count's Garb | [Body] All Races
DEF:130 HP+54 MP+59 STR+21 DEX+21 VIT+21 AGI+21 INT+38 MND+29 CHR+29 Evasion+41 Magic Evasion+80 "Magic Atk. Bonus"+30 "Magic Def. Bonus"+6 Haste+7% Magic critical hit rate +15 Magic critical hit damage +10 |
Armor | Perfidien | ||
| Count's Cuffs | [Hands] All Races
DEF:88 HP+31 STR+10 DEX+34 VIT+30 AGI+6 INT+10 MND+25 CHR+12 Attack+30 Evasion+22 Magic Evasion+37 "Magic Def. Bonus"+3 Guarding skill +12 Haste+3 "Counter"+3 "Martial Arts"+5 |
Armor | Perfidien | ||
| Etiolation Earring | [Ear] All Races
HP+50 MP+50 "Fast Cast"+1% Magic damage taken -3% "Resist Silence"+15 |
Accessory | Perfidien | ||
| Acclimator |
|
Weapon |
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| Soulcleaver |
|
Weapon |
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| Devivifier |
|
Weapon |
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| Mindmelter |
|
Weapon |
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| Crusher's Gauntlets |
|
Armor |
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| Miasmic Pants |
|
Armor |
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| Incarnation Sash |
|
Accessory |
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| Rumination Sash |
|
Accessory |
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| Vengeful Ring |
|
Accessory |
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| Enervating Earring |
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Accessory |
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