It is with great pleasure that we announce the patch notes for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers have been released in their entirety, including all you need to know about job actions, materia, and more!



A new world of adventure awaits in the First as you are called to its continent of Norvrandt. Will you cast off your role as the Warrior of Light, and rise to the challenge to bring back the darkness?



You must face the myriad perils of lands unknown, but how you do so will be up to you. Whether you choose to take up the fight as a gunbreaker or dancer, see the world through the eyes of a Viera or Hrothgar, or leverage Trust to challenge dungeons with your NPC allies, you will find there is much to be done both near and far─and plentiful updates to the battle system and crafting and gathering, as well as other new features and improvements to make it all worth the while.



* Additional features will be implemented in future updates:

The raid Eden's Gate is scheduled to be released in 5.01.

The treasure hunt instance the Dungeons of Lyhe Ghiah and Eden's Gate (Savage) are scheduled to be released in 5.05.

The Restoration of the Holy See of Ishgard and New Game+ are planned for 5.1 or later.



* Please check here for early access details.



* Updated Tuesday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. (PDT)

FINAL FANTASY XIV Patch 5.0

Patch 5.0 contains content that can only be accessed by registering the expansion packs for FINAL FANTASY XIV to your service account. To distinguish between adjustments that are and are not affected by the registration of these expansions, the following notations will be used throughout the patch notes:

These additions and adjustments only require the purchase of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward. These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood. These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers. These additions and adjustments contain elements that may require the purchase and registration of the expansion packs noted above.

Playable Content

Areas

New cities have been added.

The Crystarium

Eulmore

New field areas have been added.

Lakeland

Kholusia

Amh Araeng

Il Mheg

The Rak'tika Greatwood

New city and field aetherytes have been added.

Quests

* Patch 5.0 introduces myriad quests in addition to the main scenario. As such, there may be cases where the patch notes only cite the initial quest in a series, or omit quests entirely to prevent spoilers. We encourage players to explore and discover what new stories and adventures await.



So that all players are able to enjoy the expansion at their own pace, we kindly ask that you do not post main scenario spoilers on the official forums, Lodestone, social media, or in videos.

New main scenario quests have been added.

The Syrcus Trench Disciple of War or Magic level 70 The Rising Stones (X:6.0 Y:5.9) Tataru Players must first complete the main scenario quest "A Requiem for Heroes."

New side story quests have been added.

Side story quests added in patch 5.0 will now employ an automatic level adjust system known as Quest Sync.



Quests using this system will have their difficulty and EXP rewards adjusted to match your current level.

* Certain side story quests do not use Quest Sync.

Role quests have been added.

Each Disciple of War or Magic will be able to progress through one of these four series of quests based on their designated role. The required level ranges from 70 to 80.



Furthermore, completion of at least one series of role quests is required to complete the main scenario of Shadowbringers.

Tank (Paladin / Warrior / Dark Knight / Gunbreaker)

The Man with Too Many Scars Any tank level 70 The Crystarium (X:10.5 Y:16.2) Granson Players must progress to a certain point in the main scenario.

Physical DPS (Monk / Dragoon / Ninja / Samurai / Bard / Machinist / Dancer)

No Greater Sport Any physical DPS level 70 The Crystarium (X:10.8 Y:15.9) Lue-Reeq Players must progress to a certain point in the main scenario.

Magical DPS (Black Mage / Summoner / Red Mage)

Hollow Pursuits Any magical DPS level 70 The Crystarium (X:11.2 Y:15.2) Cerrig Players must progress to a certain point in the main scenario.

Healer (White Mage / Scholar / Astrologian)

Traditions and Travails Any healer level 70 The Crystarium (X:10.7 Y:15.4) Giott Players must progress to a certain point in the main scenario.

An additional quest will be unlocked upon completing the entirety of the main scenario and all four role quest series.

??? Disciple of War or Magic level 80 The Crystarium (X:10.8 Y:15.2) Glynard Players must first complete the final quest of the main scenario and complete all four role quest series.

New job quests have been added.

Disciples of War and Magic will be able to accept one new job quest after completing the final quest of the main scenario and their designated role quest series.

Paladin

??? Paladin level 80 Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X: 10.8 Y: 11.1) Jenlyns Players must first complete the job quest "Raising the Sword," the level 80 tank role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Warrior

??? Warrior level 80 Eastern La Noscea (X: 30.6 Y: 22.9) Curious Gorge Players must first complete the job quest "The Heart of the Problem," the level 80 tank role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Dark Knight

??? Dark Knight level 80 Foundation (X: 13.3 Y: 12.0) Sidurgu Players must first complete the job quest "Our Compromise," the level 80 tank role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Gunbreaker

??? Gunbreaker level 80 Mor Dhona (X: 21.8 Y: 8.2) ??? Players must first complete the job quest "???" the level 80 tank role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Monk

??? Monk level 80 Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X: 10.6 Y: 13.1) Erik Players must first complete the job quest "The Power to Protect," the level 80 physical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Dragoon

??? Dragoon level 80 Coerthas Central Highlands (X: 25.8 Y: 28.3) Alberic Players must first complete the job quest "Dragon Sound," the level 80 physical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Ninja

??? Ninja level 80 Dock Storehouse (X: 5.9 Y: 6.1) Oboro Players must first complete the job quest "When Clans Collide," the level 80 physical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Samurai

??? Samurai level 80 Kugane (X: 13.8 Y: 8.0) Makoto Players must first complete the job quest "The Battle on Bekko," the level 80 physical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Bard

??? Bard level 80 South Shroud (X: 21.8 Y: 21.3) Jehantel Players must first complete the job quest "Sweet Dreams Are Made of Peace," the level 80 physical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Machinist

??? Machinist level 80 Foundation (X: 8.1 Y: 10.1) Stephanivien Players must first complete the job quest "The Mongrel and the Knight," the level 80 physical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Dancer

??? Dancer level 80 Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X: 9.1 Y: 15.1) ??? Players must first complete the job quest "???," the level 80 physical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Black Mage

??? Black Mage level 80 Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X: 12.9 Y: 13.5) Lalai Players must first complete the job quest "One Golem to Rule Them All," the level 80 magical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Summoner

??? Summoner level 80 Old Gridania (X: 10.9 Y: 6.3) Y'mhitra Players must first complete the job quest "An Art for the Living," the level 80 magical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Red Mage

??? Red Mage level 80 Mor Dhona (X: 22.5 Y: 7.9) Arya Players must first complete the job quest "With Heart and Steel," the level 80 magical DPS role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

White Mage

??? White Mage level 80 South Shroud (X: 18.6 Y: 27.1) Raya-O-Senna Players must first complete the job quest "What She Always Wanted," the level 80 healer role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Scholar

??? Scholar level 80 Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X: 11.1 Y: 6.2) Alka Zolka Players must first complete the job quest "Our Unsung Heroes," the level 80 healer role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Astrologian

??? Astrologian level 80 The Pillars (X: 15.2 Y: 10.0) Jannequinard Players must first complete the job quest "Foxfire," the level 80 healer role quest, and the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers"

Crystarium Deliveries have been added.

Crystarium Deliveries are a new type of Custom Deliveries. Each Disciple of the Hand or Land will be able to progress through one of five series of quests associated with the different facets of the Crystalline Mean.



Completing deliveries for a facet of the Crystalline Mean will advance the story of that particular facet.

* Because Crystarium Delivery quests rewards include crafter's scrips and gatherer's scrips, players must first complete the quest "Inscrutable Tastes" before undertaking deliveries.

The Crystalline Mean Disciple of the Hand or Land level 70 The Crystarium (X:11.0 Y:8.5) Katliss Players must progress to a certain point in the main scenario.

Facet of Forging (Blacksmith/Armorer/Goldsmith)

Iola, Forgemaster Blacksmith, Armorer, or Goldsmith level 70 The Crystarium (X:11.4 Y:8.7) Iola Players must first complete the quest "The Crystalline Mean."

Facet of Crafting (Carpenter/Leatherworker/Weaver)

Cherished Memories Carpenter, Leatherworker, or Weaver level 70 The Crystarium (X:11.4 Y:8.3) Recording Node Players must first complete the quest "The Crystalline Mean."

Facet of Nourishing (Alchemist/Culinarian)

Friends of a Feather Alchemist or Culinarian level 70 The Crystarium (X:10.8 Y:8.6) Bethric Players must first complete the quest "The Crystalline Mean."

Facet of Gathering (Miner/Botanist)

On the Trail of a Myth Miner or Botanist level 70 The Crystarium (X:11.1 Y:8.2) Qeshi-Rae Players must first complete the quest "The Crystalline Mean."

Facet of Fishing (Fisher)

Well Eel Be Damned Fisher level 70 The Crystarium (X:11.0 Y:8.8) Frithrik Players must first complete the quest "The Crystalline Mean."

An additional quest will be unlocked upon completing the entirety of the main scenario and all five Crystarium Delivery quest series.

??? Disciple of the Hand or Land level 80 The Crystarium (X:11.0 Y:8.5) Katliss Players must first complete the final quest of the main scenario and complete all five Crystarium Delivery quest series.

To support new and returning players, additions and adjustments have been made to rewards for certain main scenario, side story, and job quests.

Leves

New leve quests have been added for Disciples of the Hand and Land.

Tradecraft and fieldcraft leve quest rewards will be significantly reduced when using a class at level 70 or above to complete a leve with a level requirement below 70.

FATEs

New FATEs have been added.

Players will receive bicolor gemstones upon completing FATEs in 5.0 areas. This currency can be exchanged with Gemstone Trader NPCs for various goods.

Furthermore, as you continue to complete FATEs in these new areas, Gemstone Traders will offer a wider selection of items.



To view your progress in each area, select Shared FATE under Travel in the main menu.

Treasure Hunt

The following additions and adjustments have been made to treasure maps:

Gliderskin Treasure Maps and Zonureskin Treasure Maps have been added. Rewards for Wyvernskin Treasure Maps and Gaganaskin Treasure Maps have been adjusted. Allagan tomestones rewarded for completion of treasure maps have been changed from Allagan tomestones of mendacity and Allagan tomestones of genesis to Allagan tomestones of poetics.

Players will now be synced to level 70 when entering the Lost Canals of Uznair, the Hidden Canals of Uznair, and the Shifting Altars of Uznair.

Grand and Free Companies

Additional items will now be accepted for supply and provisioning missions.

The display of submersible parameters has been adjusted.

Base Base value of submersible components. Bonus Bonus values added according to rank.

* Bonus parameters will be added in a future update. Total Total value of submersible components.

Blue mage, gunbreaker, and dancer symbol options have been added to Company Crests.

Housing

Furnishings from the FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest have been added.

Learn more about the Furnishing Design Contest.

New furnishings have been added.

Blue mage, gunbreaker, and dancer gear has been added for mannequins.

New estate tags have been added.