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With the 6.3 patch for Final Fantasy XIV just around the corner, there’s still a bit of time left for some last-minute preparations. Players who have spent a fair amount of time in FFXIV know that preparing for a patch isn’t as simple as making sure it’s downloaded and logging in. You need to make sure you are ready to access all the content, fully stocked with gear and maxed out in coins! Here is our guide to preparing for Final Fantasy XIV patch 6.3. Do this to be ready for the patch!
Mission preparation for patch 6.3
One thing you should definitely make sure you’ve done before patch 6.3 is to update yourself with all the various questlines that will be updated/continued. Here’s what you need to know to make sure you’ve done it:
- Tataro’s great effort
- Shadows of Mhach, Heavensward Alliance raids
- Agalia alliance raid
- All 6.2 MSQs
- All Chronicles of a New Age missions
Max tomestones before patch 6.3
This is obvious with every patch and update, but you need to make sure your Tomestones are maxed out before patch 6.3 goes live. This stands for aal Allagan Tomestones of Poetics, Astronomy and Causality.
This is for a number of reasons, but mainly because we’ll be getting upgrades for crafted gear that will likely only be purchasable through Tomestones. We’ll also likely get another type of Tomestone in patch 6.4, so it’s best to make sure you stock up on Tomestones now and spend them when you can.
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Grind Agalia Raid, Get Agalia Coins
The first 24-man Alliance raid on Endwalker was Agalia, and with it they dropped Agalia Coins. Agalia Coins, as of now, are exchanged to receive Radiant Roborant, Radiant Twine, and Radiant Coating, which are used to upgrade Radiant Armor (iLevel 590, same as Aglaia gear) to iLevel 605 Augmented Radiant Armor.
When Euphrosyneis launches in patch 6.3, these Agalia Coins and Euphrosyneis Coins will be used to purchase new increased armor, presumably at iLevel 630. Alliance Raids often act as “catch-up content” for players who might have missed out. 8 man raids or Extreme Content. As a result, you’ll want to save up nine Agalia Coins so you can start buying your augmented gear as soon as possible. Some of this has the potential to be Best in Slot (BiS) for patch 6.3 and beyond.
Crafting and Harvesting
New equipment for Crafting will be coming out in patch 6.3 and you will need to make sure to store your current materials for the end game. These include:
- Paldao wood
- rutilated quartz
- ilmenite ingot
- berry cloth
- Titanoboa Leather
If you haven’t already, it’s best to make sure your crafting and gathering jobs are maxed out as a team, with combo gear. You will also want, if possible, to max out your white and purple crafting and gathering scripts. These will allow you to quickly get any new materials, recipes, or other gear that is released with the new patch.
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Gather Matter
Materia will be in high demand both by you and by others. This is because at least two sets of armor and a new set of crafting equipment will be released. You’ll want to get these Penta-Fused as soon as possible, so getting as much Combat Materia, Crafting, and Gathering will be essential. Combine your own gear after the patch, then sell the rest to others.
Finish Island Sanctuary
If you haven’t already, now is the time to complete everything you can for your Island Sanctuary. While Island Sanctuary is long-term casual content, there are definitely many who want to complete it as quickly as possible. So if you’re one of them, finish your Sanctuary ready for the new additions in patch 6.3.
pvp preparation
It’s your last chance to finish PvP Series 2 and get your hands on both the Fylgja horn and the Cruise Chaser minions. If you don’t get them now, there’s no guarantee they’ll be available in-game again. PvP gear is one of the rarest and hardest to obtain, so the next few days are your chance to get it!
Optional
There are also some optional steps you can take to prepare for the patch. None of these are super necessary, but generally a good idea.
- Max out drafts, tinctures, and spirit link potions before patch release. use all
- Make sure you have a good war chest with money saved up, especially if you’re a crafter, but also if you want to catch up.
- Sell ​​some of those items that have been clogging up your inventory. Make some space!
- Clean up your glam chest. There’s likely to be at least one set from this upcoming patch that you’ll want to keep.
For more Final Fantasy XIV guides and information, check out the Chronicles of a New Era Quest overview in Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.2 on MyFullGames.