≪December 7, 2010 (JST) Version Update≫
*Japan Standard Time

Installing this version update will unlock the content of the "Heroes of Abyssea" battle area add-on for purchasing users.
*"Heroes of Abyssea" requires the "Rise of the Zilart" and "Wings of the Goddess" expansions to be installed and registered.
*After purchasing the add-on, some time may be required before your registration data is reflected in-game. If the "Heroes of Abyssea" logo remains faded even after purchase, please return to the FINAL FANTASY XI top page, wait a few minutes, then log into the game again.


Further details on "Heroes of Abyssea" are available here.

Event-related

New Wings of the Goddess missions have been added.

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The following additions and adjustments have been made to Trial of the Magians:


The following additions have been made to Salvage:


The following additions have been made to the Walk of Echoes:


In Dynamis, drop rates for equipment including relic armor and accessories have been adjusted.

In Einherjar, acquisition rates for abjurations obtained via Wings I/II/III have been adjusted.

New varieties of fish have been added for the quest "Inside the Belly."

Campaign has received the following adjustments:



Medal Wings of the Goddess Nation Quests
San d'Oria Bastok Windurst
Brass Ribbon of Service ∮∮ Gifts of the Griffon Better Part of Valor The Tigress Stirs
Allied Ribbon of Glory ∮∮∮∮ Claws of the Griffon Fires of Discontent The Tigress Strikes
Sterling Star ∮∮ Boy and the Beast Light in the Darkness Knot Quite There
Golden Star ∮∮∮∮ Wrath of the Griffon Burden of Suspicion A Manifest Problem
Iron Emblem of Service ∮∮ Perils of the Griffon Storm on the Horizon When One Man Is Not Enough
Holyknight Emblem ∮∮∮∮ In a Haze of Glory Fire in the Hole A Feast for Gnats
Mythril Wings of Service ∮∮ The Price of Valor Quelling the Storm The Long March North
Wings of Honor ∮∮∮∮ Bonds That Never Die Honor Under Fire The Forbidden Path
Starlight Medal ∮ Songbirds in a Snowstorm Beneath the Mask Sins of the Mothers
Moonlight Medal ∮∮ Blood of Heroes What Price Loyalty Howl from the Heavens
Dawnlight Medal ∮∮∮ Chasing Shadows The Truth Lies Hid Manifest Destiny
Medal of Altana ∮∮∮∮ Face of the Future Bonds of Mythril At Journey's End

The following additions and adjustments have been made to Abyssea areas:


Battle-related

The maximum job level has been increased to 90.
To advance beyond level 85, you must first complete the new quest "Beyond the Stars" offered by the Nomad Moogle in the Ru'Lude Gardens.

The maximum number of merit points a character can accumulate has been raised from 10 to 20.

The amount of TP a character deals to the target will now decrease proportionate to his or her AGI.

The following white magic spells have had their maximum effect duration lengthened and durational variance narrowed.
Invisible / Sneak / Deodorize

In light of this change, the following items have also had their effect duration adjusted.
Silent Oil / Prism Powder / Deodorizer / Rainbow Powder

The following job abilities have been adjusted:


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Ninjutsu-specific Tool
0 1 2 or more
Universal Tool 0 - x S
1 x x S
2 or more U x S


The following abilities are now subject to restrictions when used in the capacity of support job:


The following job abilities have been added:


New job traits have been added.
The jobs listed below will each learn a new trait upon reaching the specified level, beyond which the degree of mastery will increase in stages.

Job Level Job Trait Effect
Black Mage Lv.50 Elemental Celerity Quickens elemental magic spellcasting.
Red Mage Lv.87 Shield Mastery Grants bonus TP when blocking an attack with a shield.
Thief Lv.90 Treasure Hunter III Increases chance of getting treasure.
Dark Knight Lv.88 Tactical Parry Grants bonus TP when parrying an attack.

The following new spells have been added:





More jobs are now able to learn the following spells:


Several new blue magic spells have been added.

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Certain monsters appearing in the areas below have had their distribution and level adjusted.
Jugner Forest [S] / Vunkerl Inlet [S] / Batallia Downs [S] / North Gustaberg [S] / Grauberg [S] / Rolanberry Fields [S] / West Sarutabaruta [S] / Meriphataud Mountains [S] / Sauromugue Champaign [S]

Item-related

By using the new "moogle storage slip" items, players may now entrust a wide range of items to the care of a Porter Moogle NPC posted at one of the locations below.





The cost in Conquest Points or Imperial Standing for the following scrolls has been reduced:
Instant Reraise: 500 -> 7
Instant Warp: 750 -> 10

New toolbags have been added for the following ninjutsu tools:
Mokujin / Inoshishinofuda / Shikanofuda / Chonofuda

New quivers and bullet pouches have been added for the following types of ammunition:
Ruszor Arrow / Dark Adaman Bolt / Dark Adaman Bullet

A new card case has been added for Trump Cards.

The following furnishings will now be storable with item storage NPCs:
Jack-o'-Pricket / Djinn Pricket / Korrigan Pricket / Mandragora Pricket

Numerous new pieces of equipment have been added.

Multiple new synthesis recipes have been added.

Numerous new synergy recipes have been added.

≪Rank: Journeyman≫
Item Required Skill(s) Ingredients
Storage Hutch Woodworking Brass Ingot, Dogwood Lumber x 4
Goldsmithing
Ruszor Arrow Woodworking Arrowwood Lumber, Gnat Fletchings, Ruszor Arrowheads
Bonecraft
Savage Mole Broth Cooking Red Gravel, Snapping Mole, Helmet Mole, Loam, Little Worm x 2
≪Rank: Craftsman≫
Item Required Skill(s) Ingredients
Tomeshelf Woodworking Holly Lumber x 2, Dogwood Lumber x 5
Dark Adaman Bolts Woodworking Holly Lumber, Dark Adaman Bolt Heads
Smithing
Dark Adaman Bullets Smithing Firesand, Dark Adaman
Mellow Bird Broth Cooking Gelatin, Dhalmel Meat, Lizard Egg, Cockatrice Meat, Bird Egg
≪Rank: Artisan≫
Item Required Skill(s) Ingredients
Stockfish Fishing Iron Ingot, Rosewood Lumber, Bastore Sardine x 2, Bastore Bream x 2, Quus x 2
Supply Stand Woodworking Beech Lumber x 2, Oak Lumber x 3
Chocobo Carvings Woodworking Ancient Lumber, Carnelian, Fulmenite x 2, Blue Textile Dye, Yellow Textile Dye, Red Textile Dye
Supply Table Woodworking Iron Sheet, Beech Lumber x 2, Oak Lumber x 4
Smithing
Warmage's Pole Woodworking Steel Ingot, Beech Lumber, Ebony Pole
Smithing
Beursault Bow Woodworking Amphiptere Whisker, Power Bow
Alchemy
Display Blades Smithing Iron Sheet x 2, Glass Sheet, Mythril Dagger, Misericorde, Darksteel Baselard
Elephas Axe Smithing Durium Ingot, Dark Adaman, Heavy Axe
Maiden Tabar Smithing Durium Ingot, Darksteel Tabar
Robur Mace Smithing Durium Ingot, Mace
Falcata Smithing Durium Ingot, Jagdplaute
Verus Knife Smithing Durium Ingot, Darksteel Knife
Kardia Faussar Smithing Durium Ingot, Dark Adaman, Zweihander
Ichi-an Smithing Imperial Wootz Ingot, Shinobi-Gatana
Treasury Table Smithing Iron Sheet x 4, Rosewood Lumber x 2, Gold Ingot
Woodworking
Goldsmithing
Treasury Stand Smithing Iron Sheet x 3, Rosewood Lumber, Gold Ingot
Woodworking
Goldsmithing
Borian Spear Smithing Phrygian Gold Ingot, Durium Ingot, Spear
Goldsmithing
Taimakuniyuki Smithing Durium Ingot, Manta Leather, Uchigatana
Leathercraft
Nemus Nails Smithing Karakul Leather, Lightweight Steel, Marid Hair, Karakul Cloth, Ruszor Leather
Leathercraft
Clothcraft
Nemus Bazubands Smithing Karakul Leather, Lightweight Steel x 2, Marid Hair, Mohbwa Cloth
Leathercraft
Clothcraft
Ornament Case Goldsmithing Ebony Lumber, Phrygian Gold Ingot, Red Rock, Blue Rock, Purple Rock, Yellow Rock, Green Rock, Translucent Rock
Pacifying Chain Goldsmithing Silver Ingot x 2, Torque
Flame Pearl Goldsmithing Flame Gem, Phrygian Earring
Flame Pearl Goldsmithing Flame Gem, Phrygian Earring +1
Snow Pearl Goldsmithing Snow Gem, Phrygian Earring
Snow Pearl Goldsmithing Snow Gem, Phrygian Earring +1
Breeze Pearl Goldsmithing Breeze Gem, Phrygian Earring
Breeze Pearl Goldsmithing Breeze Gem, Phrygian Earring +1
Soil Pearl Goldsmithing Soil Gem, Phrygian Earring
Soil Pearl Goldsmithing Soil Gem, Phrygian Earring +1
Thunder Pearl Goldsmithing Thunder Gem, Phrygian Earring
Thunder Pearl Goldsmithing Thunder Gem, Phrygian Earring +1
Aqua Pearl Goldsmithing Aqua Gem, Phrygian Earring
Aqua Pearl Goldsmithing Aqua Gem, Phrygian Earring +1
Light Pearl Goldsmithing Light Gem, Phrygian Earring
Light Pearl Goldsmithing Light Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Darkness Pearl Goldsmithing Shadow Gem, Phrygian Ring
Darkness Pearl Goldsmithing Shadow Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Pyrosoul Ring Goldsmithing Flame Gem, Phrygian Ring
Pyrosoul Ring Goldsmithing Flame Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Icesoul Ring Goldsmithing Snow Gem, Phrygian Ring
Icesoul Ring Goldsmithing Snow Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Stormsoul Ring Goldsmithing Breeze Gem, Phrygian Ring
Stormsoul Ring Goldsmithing Breeze Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Terrasoul Ring Goldsmithing Soil Gem, Phrygian Ring
Terrasoul Ring Goldsmithing Soil Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Thundersoul Ring Goldsmithing Thunder Gem, Phrygian Ring
Thundersoul Ring Goldsmithing Thunder Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Aquasoul Ring Goldsmithing Aqua Gem, Phrygian Ring
Aquasoul Ring Goldsmithing Aqua Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Dawnsoul Ring Goldsmithing Light Gem, Phrygian Ring
Dawnsoul Ring Goldsmithing Light Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Dusksoul Ring Goldsmithing Shadow Gem, Phrygian Ring
Dusksoul Ring Goldsmithing Shadow Gem, Phrygian Ring +1
Beir Belt Goldsmithing Brass Ingot, Phrygian Gold Ingot, Manticore Leather
Eyra Baghnakhs Goldsmithing Phrygian Gold Ingot, Cat Baghnakhs
Sundries Table Goldsmithing Darksteel Ingot, Maple Lumber x 4, Gold Ingot x 2
Woodworking
Smithing
Sundries Stand Goldsmithing Darksteel Ingot, Maple Lumber x 3, Gold Ingot
Woodworking
Smithing
Sectum Sickle Goldsmithing Phrygian Gold Ingot x 2, Lynx Leather, Ivory Sickle
Leathercraft
Fine Raiments Clothcraft Oak Lumber, Cloak x 2, Field Tunica x 2, Errant Houppelande x 2
Eloquence Cape Clothcraft Raxa, Sparkstrand, White Cape
Sanctuary Obi Clothcraft Sparkstrand, Gold Obi
Nemus Salvars Clothcraft Karakul Leather, Lightweight Steel, Marid Hair, Karakul Cloth x 2
Smithing
Leathercraft
Nebula Houppelande Clothcraft Gold Chain, Velvet Cloth, Silk Cloth x 2, Ram Leather, Sparkstrand, Twill Damask x 2
Goldsmithing
Leathercraft
Nebula Slops Clothcraft Velvet Cloth x 2, Silk Cloth x 2, Ram Leather, Sparkstrand
Leathercraft
Nebula Hat Clothcraft Selenite, Velvet Cloth x 2, Silk Cloth, Ram Leather x 2, Sparkstrand
Leathercraft
Goldsmithing
Nebula Cuffs Clothcraft Larimar x 2, Gold Thread, Silk Cloth, Sheep Leather, Twill Damask
Leathercraft
Goldsmithing
Courier Bags Leathercraft Copper Ingot, Darksteel Ingot, Platinum Ingot, Lizard Skin x 3, Karakul Leather
Muzzling Collar Leathercraft Iron Chain, Karakul Leather
Aisance Mantle Leathercraft Mohbwa Thread, Peiste Skin x 2
Vigilance Mantle Leathercraft Karakul Thread, Lynx Hide
Gatta Strap Leathercraft Coeurl Leather x 2
Verse Strap Leathercraft Manticore Leather x 2
Nemus Peti Leathercraft Steel Ingot, Darksteel Chain, Brass Chain, Velvet Cloth, Karakul Leather, Lightweight Steel, Karakul Cloth, Ruszor Leather
Smithing
Clothcraft
Nebula Pigaches Leathercraft Velvet Cloth, Undead Skin, Ram Leather x 2, Sparkstrand
Clothcraft
Nemus Khud Leathercraft Karakul Leather, Marid Hair, Karakul Cloth, Ruszor Leather
Clothcraft
Shell Assortment Bonecraft Bamboo Stick, Crab Shell, Seashell x 2, Nebimonite, Cone Calamary x 2
Reverie Earring Bonecraft Silver Chain, Flocon-de-mer x 2
Alcide's Cap Bonecraft Dragon Talon, Darksteel Cap
Cecchino's Fucile Bonecraft Flocon-de-mer x 3, Bandit's Gun
Smithing
Alcide's Leggings Bonecraft Wyvern Scales, Dragon Talon, Buffalo Leather x 2
Leathercraft
Alcide's Harness Bonecraft Dragon Talon, Buffalo Leather x 2, Wyrm Horn
Leathercraft
Alcide's Mitts Bonecraft Wyvern Scales, Dragon Talon, Buffalo Leather
Leathercraft
Alcide's Subligar Bonecraft Dragon Talon, Sarcenet Cloth, Buffalo Leather
Leathercraft
Flask Set Alchemy Maple Lumber, Potion, Hi-Potion x 2, Super Ether, Pro-Ether, Elixir
Starlight Cake Cooking San d'Orian Flour, Selbina Butter, Maple Sugar, Red Grass Cloth, Rolanberry x 2, Selbina Milk, Bird Egg
Razor Brain Broth Cooking Gelatin, Hare Meat, Giant Sheep Meat, Ziz Meat
≪Rank: Adept≫
Item Required Skill(s) Ingredients
Fishermen's Stall Fishing Beech Lumber, Oak Lumber x 4, Grass Cloth, Fishermen's Emblem, Fastwater Fishing Rod
Carpenters' Stall Woodworking Beech Lumber, Oak Lumber x 4, Grass Cloth, Bundling Twine, Carpenters' Emblem
Blacksmiths' Stall Smithing Iron Sheet x 3, Rosewood Lumber x 2, Silk Cloth, Dark Adaman, Blacksmiths' Emblem
Goldsmiths' Stall Goldsmithing Iron Sheet x 3, Rosewood Lumber x 2, Phrygian Gold Ingot, Silk Cloth, Goldsmiths' Emblem
Weavers' Stall Clothcraft Darksteel Ingot, Maple Lumber x 3, Gold Ingot, Red Grass Cloth, Twill Damask, Weavers' Emblem
Tanners' Stall Leathercraft Darksteel Ingot, Maple Lumber x 3, Gold Ingot, Manticore Leather, Red Grass Cloth, Tanners' Emblem
Boneworkers' Stall Bonecraft Iron Sheet x 3, Rosewood Lumber x 2, Silk Cloth, Marid Tusk, Boneworkers' Emblem
Alchemists' Stall Alchemy Beech Lumber, Oak Lumber x 4, Grass Cloth, Elixir, Alchemists' Emblem
Culinary Stall Cooking Darksteel Ingot, Maple Lumber x 3, Gold Ingot, Red Grass Cloth, Culinary Emblem, Wild Onion

New furnishings have been added.

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The following items may now be obtained in exchange for Guild Points:
Blacksmiths' Emblem / Goldsmiths' Emblem / Boneworkers' Emblem / Weavers' Emblem / Culinarians' Emblem / Tanners' Emblem / Fishermen's Emblem / Carpenters' Emblem / Alchemists' Emblem

The quantity of Automaton Oil yielded by synthesis has been increased from three to six (nine for HQ3).

The delay for Marid Arrows has been reduced from 120 to 90.

Drop rates and quantities for Tu'Lia NM trigger items (stones and seals) have been adjusted.

Icons have been adjusted for the following items:
Kindred's Crest / Unkai Sugemino / Iga Dochugappa

System-related

imageThe "Mog Sack" submenu has been added to the "View House" menu.
The "Mog Sack" is a new form of storage in the spirit of the existing Mog Satchel. It is accessible from anywhere on Vana'diel and allows players to freely interchange items with their standard inventory. Possessing the same storage capacity as the player's gobbiebag, it can be expanded to a maximum of 80 slots through quest completion.

The Mog Sack may be obtained for 9,980 gil from one of the "Artisan Moogle" NPCs stationed in the areas below (prior ownership of a Mog Satchel is not required for purchase). In the event that your gobbiebag increases in capacity after purchasing your mog sack, you may speak with an Artisan Moogle to have your mog sack expanded free of charge. Furthermore, Artisan Moogles will present adventurers with a scroll of "Instant Warp" once per day (Earth time).

Southern San d'Oria (M-6)
Bastok Markets (H-7)
Windurst Woods (G-10)
Ru'Lude Gardens (I-9)

Players may view the contents of their Mog Sack via the aforementioned "Mog Sack" submenu or the "/sack" text command, and move items between it and their standard inventory as desired. Note that it is not possible to directly equip or use items in one's Mog Satchel, or sell them via bazaars.

imageNew job-specific emotes have been added.
To unlock these emotes, players must achieve of a minimum level of 30 in their chosen job, then complete the corresponding trial from the Magian Moogle in Ru'Lude Gardens (H-5). Job emotes may be performed using the /jobemote text command.


The effective range for the [/partycmd add ] text command has been expanded.

Job emotes have been added to the chat filter.

Fishing fatigue has been recalculated so that players will not tire as easily.

Resolved Issues

An issue wherein using the white magic "Auspice" while under the effect of "Afflatus Misery" would grant an inappropriate accuracy bonus has been resolved.

An issue wherein the effects of the red mage ability "Saboteur" would exceed intended limits has been resolved.

An issue wherein help text for the "Toxic Spit" ability used via the beastmaster pet command "Ready" was incorrect has been resolved.

An issue wherein using the bard song "Sentinel's Scherzo" would not nullify invisibility status has been resolved.

An issue wherein help text pertaining to area of effect was incorrect for the blue magic spells below has been resolved.
Demoralizing Roar / Cimicine Discharge / Leafstorm / Whirl of Rage / Auroral Drape

An issue wherein being attacked and subsequently charmed by a monster would not nullify player claim over that monster has been resolved.

An issue wherein terrain in Abyssea areas could be exploited to battle enemies without taking damage has been resolved.

An issue wherein the Abyssea - Tahrongi monster "Myrmecoleon" would spawn in an unintended manner has been resolved.

An issue wherein the Abyssea - Attohwa monster "Nightshade" would use the same ability continuously has been resolved.

An issue wherein players could obtain treasure by defeating the Abyssea - Misareaux monster "Ironclad Pulverizer" even after calling for help has been resolved.

An issue wherein the Abyssea - Misareaux monster "Ironclad Pulverizer" may abruptly vanish mid-battle has been resolved.

An issue wherein the "Grim Glower" ability used by the Abyssea - Misareaux monster "Gukumatz" did not work as intended has been resolved.

An issue wherein the amount of additional and counter damage dealt by the Abyssea - Misareaux monster "Tristitia" were higher than intended has been resolved.

An issue wherein the Abyssea - Vunkerl monster "River Murex" appeared at an unnaturally high level has been resolved.

An issue wherein the incorrect ability name may appear in the log window when the Abyssea - Vunkerl monster "Hrosshvalur" attacks has been resolved.

An issue wherein an incorrect title would be awarded for defeating the Abyssea - Vunkerl monster "Durinn" has been resolved.

An issue wherein the Abyssea - Vunkerl monsters "Daggertooth Pugil" and "Scythemaw Jagil" would remain spawned longer than intended has been resolved.

An issue wherein augmented and enchanted items were usable as synergy materials has been resolved.

An issue wherein the set effect of the below items would be granted to songs other than those intended has been resolved.
Aoidos' Calot +2 / Aoidos' Rhingrave +2 / Aoidos' Cothurnes +2

An issue wherein the item Lituus could not be synergized has been resolved. In light of this change, the synergy recipe for the Squat Desk has been adjusted as follows:
Beech Lumber x 2 => Beech Lumber x 3

An issue in which help text was incorrect for the below atma has been resolved.
Atma of the Lion / Atma of Allure / Atma of the Ebon Hoof / Atma of the Savage Tiger / Atma of the Voracious Violet / Atma of the Harvester / Atma of the Impaler / Atma of the Clawed Butterfly / Atma of the Undying / Atma of the Gnarled Horn / Atma of the Razed Ruins / Atma of the Bludgeoning Brute / Atma of the Sanguine Scythe / Atma of the Demonic Lash / Atma of Apparitions / Atma of the Shimmering Shell / Atma of the Murky Miasma / Atma of the Heir / Atma of the Full Moon / Atma of the Banisher / Atma of Camaraderie / Atma of the Truthseeker / Atma of the Azure Sky

An issue wherein the help text for the armor "Iga Hakama +1" contained erroneous information has been resolved.

An issue wherein the help text for the weapon "Arcanabane" did not display properly has been resolved.

The synthetic atma "Atma of the Heavens" has been renamed to "Atma of the Full Moon" to avoid confusion with a previously existing NM atma of the same name.

Known Issues

Certain new equipment items are showing incorrect attributes. The affected pieces and their actual attributes are as follows:


The following job emotes, even if targeted at another PC, will target the player using them:
White Mage / Dark Knight / Summoner / Blue Mage
*The above known issues are resolved as of December 10.

If you attempt to exchange Dominion Notes with a Dominion Tactician after speaking to an Atma Fabricant in the following areas, an incorrect list of items may appear:
Abyssea - Altepa / Abyssea - Uleguerand / Abyssea - Grauberg
*Be warned that attempting to trade Dominion Notes for these items will result in the loss of your Notes without obtaining the item in question.
*The above known issues are resolved as of December 8.