Final Fantasy XIV Patch 4.25 Notes: The Forbidden Land, Eureka

The patch notes for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 4.25 have arrived. Read on to prepare for the Forbidden Land, Eureka Anemos, as well as Even Further Hildibrand Adventures. FFXIV also have details on various additions and refinements, including new items and balance changes.

The Forbidden Land, Eureka Anemos, has been added.
And We Shall Call It Eureka
Disciple of War or Magic level 70
Rhalgr's Reach (X:9.8 Y:12.5)
Galiena
Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Stormblood." The Forbidden Land, Eureka, is an instanced area that up to 144 players can explore simultaneously. Contend with raging aetherial energies and strengthen Eureka weapons and gear in order to progress through this untamed land.

Entering the Forbidden Land, Eureka
Players can enter the Forbidden Land, Eureka, by speaking to the NPC Rodney in Kugane (X:8.5 Y:14.2). If entering as a party, the leader must speak to the NPC.
* When registering to enter, all party members must be in Kugane.

Party Play
Unlike other instanced areas, Eureka allows the use of party functions such as inviting party members, disbanding the party, and leaving the party without exiting Eureka. You may use the Adventurer List to seek out players close in elemental level to form parties and explore Eureka together. It is also possible to change your online status to "Looking for Party."

* Please note that if you enter Eureka as a member of a party, even if you leave it while within Eureka, you will be returned to the party upon exiting Eureka.

Initially, you will not be able to ride mounts in Eureka. However, fulfilling certain requirements and completing specific quests will grant the ability to ride mounts.

Elemental Experience Points
In Eureka, a character's capabilities are largely determined by elemental level. Players begin at elemental level 1 and can reach level 20. Any elemental levels earned will carry over to subsequent forays into Eureka. Defeating enemies in Eureka grants elemental experience points, which raise the elemental level. The amount of elemental experience points earned varies according to factors such as the number of party members and the difference in elemental level of the enemy and the player.

Penalties for Being KO'd
Elemental experience points are lost when KO'd at elemental level 6 or higher. This can be prevented if the player is resurrected before a certain amount of time has passed.

From elemental level 11 and higher, elemental level will decrease if elemental experience points fall below zero as a result of being KO'd.

Magia Board and Magicite
The magia board enhances elemental affinity to give an advantage against enemies in Eureka.

The magia board is divided into six sections, each representing a different element. Melding magicite to the board will enhance the player's affinity to a given element. Magicite is earned by progressing through the Eureka story.

Enemy Affinity
Enemies encountered in the Forbidden Land, Eureka, are imbued with powers of a particular elemental affinity. To overcome these enemies, players must use the magia board in conjunction with magicite to strengthen their own elemental affinity.

Effects of Affinity
The six elemental forces within the Forbidden Land, Eureka, are constantly in flux, and understanding the relationship between them is vital to exploration.

Rewards
Eureka Weapons and Gear
When defeating enemies, players will occasionally obtain protean crystals, which can be used to enhance Eureka gear by speaking with Gerolt in Eureka (X:17.9 Y:32.2).

Specific items are required to enhance Eureka gear.

The quantity and frequency with which protean crystals can be obtained will increase with the elemental level of enemies, the greatest yields coming from those at level 20 or above.