Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn just hit the PlayStation less than two weeks ago, but Square Enix has brought all hands on deck to make sure gamers are getting the latest updates on all platforms. Case in point, the developer today released Patch 2.25 for FFXIV.
It's a small patch, consisting mostly of changes to the player vs. player (PvP) system. The big news is that the patch raised the PvP Rank Cap from 30 to 40, and introduces new job-specific PvP gear for each job to wear into battle. You can see the a group shot of the classes showing off the new armor in the picture above.
The patch also introduces new ranks and rewards to the Wolves' Den, the next phase of the Echo in the Binding Coil of Bahamut, and much more. You can check the complete patch notes below, courtesy of the Realm Reborn forums:
Event
* A new quest has been added - Marvelously Mutable Materia, Level 19 required. Found in 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). Item and Equipment Level for all the following items are 100 and 50 respectively:
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40, Materia effects active during PvP only.
* Lionsmane Blade - Gladiator's Arm
* Hawkwing Claws - Pugilist's Arm
* Bearsmaw Axe - Marauder's Arm
* Snakestongue Spear - Lancer's Arm
* Birdsong Bow - Archer's Arm
* Swansgrace Cane - Two--handed Conjurer's Arm
* Wolfseye Staff - Two--handed Thaumaturge's Arm
* Elkhorn Grimoire - Arcanist's Grimoire
* Elktail Grimoire - Arcanist's Grimoire
* Lionsmane Shield - Shield
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34, Materia effects active during PvP only.
* Lionsmane Armet - Head
* Hawkwing Armet - Head
* Bearsmaw Armet - Head
* Snakestongue Helm - Head
* Birdsong Mask - Head
* Swansgrace Hood - Head
* Wolfseye Hat - Head
* Elkhorn Hat - Head
* Elktail Hat - Head
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38, Materia effects active during PvP only.
* Lionsmane Cuirass - Body
* Hawkwing Cyclas - Body
* Bearsmaw Cuirass - Body
* Snakestongue Scale Mail - Body
* Birdsong Coat - Body
* Swansgrace Coat - Body
* Wolfseye Coat - Body
* Elkhorn Robe - Body
* Elktail Robe - Body
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34, Materia effects active during PvP only.
* Lionsmane Gauntlets - Hands
* Hawkwing Gauntlets - Hands
* Bearsmaw Gauntlets - Hands
* Snakestongue Gauntlets - Hands
* Birdsong Gloves - Hands
* Swansgrace Armguards - Hands
* Wolfseye Long Gloves - Hands
* Elkhorn Gloves - Hands
* Elktail Gloves - Hands
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32, Materia effects active during PvP only.
* Lionsmane Belt - Waist
* Hawkwing Rope Belt - Waist
* Bearsmaw Belt - Waist
* Snakestongue Belt - Waist
* Birdsong Belt - Waist
* Swansgrace Belt - Waist
* Wolfseye Belt - Waist
* Elkhorn Belt - Waist
* Elktail Belt - Waist
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36, Materia effects active during PvP only.
* Lionsmane Breeches - Legs
* Hawkwing Gaskins - Legs
* Bearsmaw Hose - Legs
* Snakestongue Brais - Legs
* Birdsong Breeches - Legs
* Swansgrace Hose - Legs
* Wolfseye Brais - Legs
* Elkhorn Slops - Legs
* Elktail Slops - Legs
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32, Materia effects active during PvP only.
* Lionsmane Sabatons - Feet
* Hawkwing Boots - Feet
* Bearsmaw Sabatons - Feet
* Snakestongue Greaves - Feet
* Birdsong Boots - Feet
* Swansgrace Boots - Feet
* Wolfseye Thighboots - Feet
* Elkhorn Thighboots - Feet
* Elktail Thighboots - Feet
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
* Hellwolf Choker of Fending - Necklace
* Hellwolf Choker of Slaying - Necklace
* Hellwolf Choker of Aiming - Necklace
* Hellwolf Choker of Casting - Necklace
* Hellwolf Choker of Healing - Necklace
* Hellwolf Earrings of Fending - Earrings
* Hellwolf Earrings of Slaying - Earrings
* Hellwolf Earrings of Aiming - Earrings
* Hellwolf Earrings of Casting - Earrings
* Hellwolf Earrings of Healing - Earrings
* Hellwolf Bracelets of Fending - Bracelets
* Hellwolf Bracelets of Slaying - Bracelets
* Hellwolf Bracelets of Aiming - Bracelets
* Hellwolf Bracelets of Casting - Bracelets
* Hellwolf Bracelets of Healing - Bracelets
* Hellwolf Ring of Fending - Ring
* Hellwolf Ring of Slaying - Ring
* Hellwolf Ring of Aiming - Ring
* Hellwolf Ring of Casting - Ring
* Hellwolf Ring of Healing - Ring
Items
* The Materia Transmutation system has been added.
* Materia transmutation can be unlocked by completing the Marvelously Mutable Materia. Players must first complete the quest "Life, Materia, and Everything."
* Class requirements for the following gear have been changed:
- 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
* 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).
* New achievements have been added.
Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Maelstrom V - Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Maelstrom. Win Title: Lominsan Stalker
Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Twin Adder V - Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Twin. Win Title: Gridanian Stalker
Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Immortal Flames V - Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Immortal Flames. Win Title: Ul'dahn Stalker
I Got a Good Materia - Obtain a high-grade materia through transmutation.
Resolved Issues
* 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).
