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Final Fantasy 14 6.58 Patch Notes

Final Fantasy XIV is setting the stage for its anticipated Dawntrail expansion with the rollout of patch 6.58, marking the last significant update players will see until summer arrives. This update introduces a suite of enhancements including streamlined rewards from raids, an overhaul of PvP job actions, and platform-specific updates in preparation for the game's launch on new consoles. As players gear up for the expansion, they'll notice the removal of support for dated 32-bit systems, signaling a leap towards more advanced technological standards in the gaming experience.

With improvements spanning from the Thaleia alliance raid to the demanding Abyssal Fracture (Extreme) trial, adventurers in Eorzea can look forward to a more rewarding journey. The much-discussed FFXIV Coins designed for the Xbox Series X/S version unveil a unique approach to in-game transactions, while various job roles in PvP scenarios undergo meticulous balancing. As the community prepares for the thrills ahead in the Dawntrail expansion, this update serves as a crucial stepping stone, enhancing the overall gameplay and addressing lingering issues to ensure a seamless transition into the game's next chapter.

Updates on Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.58

Enhancements to Participatory Experience:

  • Trust NPC experience gains have seen a rise.
  • Affected Duties include: The Tower of Zot, The Tower of Babil, Vanaspati, Ktisis Hyperboreia, The Aitiascope.
  • Rewards for completing two lines in Wondrous Tails—Allagan tomestones of causality—have doubled from 500 to 1,000.

Modifications to the Combat Mechanics:

  • Abyssal Fracture (Extreme) transitioned from Raid Finder to Duty Finder.
  • Increased drop rate for Lynx of Abyssal Grief Flute in the same duty.
  • Removal of the weekly cap on Unsung Blades of Anabaseios from Anabaseios: The Twelfth Circle.
  • Enhancements to Echo effects in Pandæmonium: Anabaseios (Savage), with a 15% boost to HP, damage output, and healing.
  • Stability in Echo's potency despite full party incapacitation.
  • Lifted weekly constraints on loot from treasure chests.
  • Abolished weekly limitations on acquiring Thaleia coins.
  • For gear augmentation, Divine Solvent obtainable from Nesvaaz in Radz-at-Han.
  • Augmented equipment accessible through exchanging at Khaldeen in Radz-at-Han.

PvP Adjustments:

  • Paladin's Holy Sheltron: Reduced barrier duration and potency, increased damage when barrier expires, and truncated Knight's Resolve effect.
  • Paladin's Confiteor: Enhanced damage potency alongside the Blade of Faith, Blade of Truth, and Blade of Valor.
  • Dancer's Honing Ovation: Lowered attack and barrier potency per Acclaim stack.
  • Transition from Crystalline Conflict Season Ten to Eleven, with end-of-season rewards and reset details provided.

Additional Updates:

  • Removal of the cloud data center from selection options post stress test.
  • Oceanian data center Worlds added to Data Center Travel menu, with travel opening post-March 24 8:00 p.m. PDT.
  • Several bug fixes, including:
    • „The Satrap of Radz-at-Han“ main scenario quest fixes.
    • Corrected damage scaling in Alexander – The Burden of the Son (Savage).
    • Proper functionality of actions targeting enemies in the same duty.
    • HUD display issues resolved in Crystalline Conflict.
    • Availability of „Breaking Brick Mountains“ quest item from the recompense officer.
    • Miscellaneous bug resolutions.
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