[Additions and Changes]
-When subjected to multiple castings during a match, players will gradually build a resistance
to the black magic spells Gravity and Bind, and the white magic spell Silence. The resistance
to the bard song Lullaby has been adjusted to match these changes.
Resistance to these spells can be built up from the beginning of the match, or directly after recovering at the camp.
-The maximum duration of all sleep effects has been limited to 45 seconds.
-As in normal battles, the additional Stun effect of weapons will not activate for a certain
period of time against targets that have just recovered from Stun.
-The warrior job ability Provoke has been enhanced.
-TP will be reset at the following times :
At the beginning of a match (at the beginning of each match in the case of Best of Three).
After recovering at camp.
When changing areas.
When logging out.
-During a match, monsters will become invisible to participants. Beastmaster pets will
remain visible, as normal.
-In areas where normal items cannot be used (Pashhow Marshlands), the maximum number of
temporary items that can be carried has been increased from 10 to 15.
-5 new temporary items have been added :
Petra Eater
Catholicon
Catholicon +1
Lethe Water
Lethe Water +1
-The location of the camps in the Pashhow Marshlands and the Meriphataud Mountains has
been changed.
-After recovering at camp, players will be considered to be "preparing for battle," and will be
granted the effects of Invisible and Sneak.
-The wait time for reusing the Sprint command has been reduced.
-A “Ballista Point Ranking” ranking system has been introduced. However, this system will not
be active at the time of the version update. Further details will be announced in a separate
news item.
[ Ballista Point Ranking ]
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Ranks and Rewards
Players in the top 10 of the overall ranking, and also the highest scorer for each job type, will be rewarded with the "chevrons" and titles listed below :
| Ranking | Key Item | Title |
| 1st | Gold Ballista chevron | Gold Balli☆☆☆☆star |
| 2nd | Mythril Ballista chevron | Mythril Balli☆☆☆star |
| 3rd | Silver Ballista chevron | Silver Balli☆☆star |
| 4 - 10th | Bronze Ballista chevron | Bronze Balli☆star |
| Job | Key Item | Title |
| Warrior | Bloody Ballista chevron | Searing★Star |
| Monk | Orange Ballista chevron | Striking★Star |
| White mage | White Ballista chevron | Soothing★Star |
| Black Mage | Black Ballista chevron | Sable★Star |
| Red Mage | Red Ballista chevron | Scarlet★Star |
| Thief | Green Ballista chevron | Sonic★Star |
| Paladin | Sparking Ballista chevron | Saintly★Star |
| Dark Knight | Ebon Ballista chevron | Shadowy★Star |
| Beastmaster | Furry Ballista chevron | Savage★Star |
| Bard | Brown Ballista chevron | Singing★Star |
| Ranger | Ochre Ballista chevron | Sniping★Star |
| Samurai | Jade Ballista chevron | Slicing★Star |
| Ninja | Transparent Ballista chevron | Sneaking★Star |
| Dragoon | Purple Ballista chevron | Spearing★Star |
| Summoner | Rainbow Ballista chevron | Summoning★Star |
Key Item "Chevron"
Wearing a chevron during a Ballista match will automatically change a player's current title. Outside of a match, it is possible to revert to this title by talking to a certain NPC. Also, while wearing a chevron, players will be able to trade Ballista Points for temporary items not available to all players.
[ Limitations on Chevrons ]
-Chevrons are only valid for one half Vana’diel year (one week Earth time). After that time,
players must return the chevron before being allowed to participate in any further matches.
-It is only possible to wear one chevron at a time.
If, for example, a player is first in the overall ranking, as well as ranking first for a specific
job type, the player must choose which chevron to receive. It is also possible to refuse to
accept a chevron in preference of one currently worn.
Although only one chevron can be received at a time, the number and types of chevrons
earned will be recorded in your results.
-A player can check the number of chevrons accumulated to date by talking to a Marshal.
Also, "checking" other players during a match will reveal the number of chevrons they have
received.
Signing up for Ballista Ranking
Players can sign up for Ballista Ranking by talking to the Marshal in the area after a match.
[ Ballista Ranking Registration ]
-Players who have not registered will not be considered in the ranking.
-After a match, players have 4 Vana’diel hours (about 10 minutes Earth time) to register
their results.
* Please note that the ranking list cannot be viewed during the registration period.
-After the registration period has ended, you must view the ranking list within 4 Vana’diel
days (4 hours Earth time) to receive your final assessment and any rewards you have earned.
Ranking List
You can view the entire Ballista Ranking by speaking to the Marshal in Ru’Lude Gardens. However, as this Marshal may not have the most current data, players wishing to see the latest rankings are advised to talk to the Marshals stationed in each Ballista area.
