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Stormblood

2017-03-26T14:35:16Z

Sefyr:

[[File:stormblood logo1.jpg|400px|right]]
{{#ev:youtube|Jt1h1MinlLI|400|right|Stormblood Trailer}}
'''''Stormblood''''' (considered version 4.0 of the game) is the upcoming second expansion for ''Final Fantasy XIV'', after ''[[Heavensward]]''. It is expected to release on June 20, 2017 with pre-orders starting on January 24, 2017.

[[File:stormblood japanese box art1.jpg|400px|right]]

==Story==
*''Stormblood'' will take players to both [[Ala Mhigo]] and [[Doma]].
*The main focus is to regain control of Ala Mhigo from the [[Garlean Empire]].
*The Garlean Empire has been controlling Ala Mhigo for 20 years.
*The main antagonist will be [[Zenos Yae Galvus]], [[XIIth Legion Legatus]] and de facto ruler of occupied Ala Mhigo.
*The main city in Stormblood is [[Rhaelgr's Reach]], the headquarters of Ala Mhigan resistance.
*The Warrior of Light's main job in ''Stormblood'' is Monk, similar to how it was Dragoon in ''[[Heavensward]]''.
*A new residential area called Shirogane, located in Doma.
*Ala Mhigo is entered via crossing [[Baelsar's Wall]] in [[The Black Shroud]], as shown in Patch 3.5.
*Ala Mhigo will not be just deserts and wasteland, forests will also be a part of it.

==Features==
*Level cap is increased from 60 to 70.
*New [[Jobs|Job]]: [[Red Mage]] (Ranged DPS) and [[Samurai]] (Melee DPS).
*End of PlayStation 3 support.
*More actions for each job to go with new level cap.
*Overhaul of the battle system. Exact details unknown as of yet, but Accuracy is being removed as an idea of what to expect from this overhaul.
*Additional Skill System to be overhauled, with skills shared by roles instead of jobs, and can choose from shared role ability options.
*Reassessment of unused/ineffective actions.
*Adding new UI elements for Jobs.
**Example used is Dragoon's Blood of the [[Dragoon]] buff, where in ''Stormblood'' an icon/gauge showing how much time is left will be better visible on screen.
*New Areas to be introduced, comparable in size to [[Heavensward]] areas.
*Like ''Heavensward'', ''Stormblood'' will be a full standalone game's worth of content.
*[[Swimming]] and [[Diving]] are added.
*New [[Beastmen Tribes]] such as [[The Ananta]] who worships [[Lakshmi, the Lady of Bliss]].
*New [[Primals]] to be introduced, including known names and all-new original-to-FF14 ones.
*New [[Dungeons]] to be introduced with new battle and dungeon concepts to be introduced.
*New [[High-end raid]] [[The Bend of Time]] where players battle [[Omega]]. It has different story depending on difficulty, with normal on odd patches, savage on even.
*New [[24-player raid]] is called [[Return to Ivalice]]. Ivalice is the setting of the sub-series ''Ivalice Alliance'', which includes ''Final Fantasy XII'' and the ''Final Fantasy Tactics'' games.
*Expanded form of Exploration to be introduced: [[The Forbidden Land of Eureka]], something different from [[Diadem]] and will expand its own entire area, unique to Stormblood. Examples of what might be in here: Notorious Monsters that could only appear once every 72 hours, and the Stormblood "Relic Weapon" quests taking place here as well.
*New Gear and Recipes, including winners of the Fan Gear Design Contest.
*Item Inventory Expansion, looking to increase "as much as humanly possible."
*All areas of ''Stormblood'' will be accessible by [[Flying Mounts|flying mounts]], but there was an indication that it will again by quest-based like in ''Heavensward''.
*Changes to Windows version Minimum Specs requirements; Current minimum specs are geared towards components you can't even buy anymore. "If possible, please upgrade to a 64-bit OS" but they will still support 32-bit. They just suggest 64-bit will be best gaming experience.
*They've been examining numbers and have seen a large migration of PS3 to PS4 so they have decided it is the right time to end PS3 support. To show appreciation to their PS3 fans that helped them get to where they are now, there will be a special FREE upgrade campaign for players who own the game on PS3, so they can get the game for free on PS4.
* 2017's Frankfurt Fan Festival introduced two new major towns. A new player hub: the port city of [[Kugane]] and the town of [[Doma]]

==Theme Song==

The theme song for ''Stormblood'' is called ''Revolutions'' and it is composed by Nobuo Uematsu and features vocals by Susan Calloway, similarly to ''Heavensward's'' theme song.

==Concept Art==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Stormblood world map1.jpg
File:dark knight level 70 af concept art1.jpg
File:bard level 70 af concept art1.jpg
File:white mage level 70 af concept art1.jpg
File:black mage level 70 af concept art1.jpg
</gallery>

Red Mage

2017-03-26T14:18:28Z

Sefyr:

[[File:red mage4.jpg|400px|right]]
[[File:red mage1.jpg|400px|right]]
[[File:red mage2.jpg|400px|right]]
==Lore==

==General Information==
[[Red Mage]] is a Ranged DPS [[Jobs|job]] that wields a [[Rapier]] and a [[Magicked Crystal Medium]] as its [[weapons]]. The job does not have a base [[class]] and starts at level 50. It will be available in ''Final Fantasy XIV's'' second expansion, ''[[Stormblood]]''.

==Play Style==
Red Mage's main [[stat]] is [[INT]] and it will share gear with [[Black Mage]] and [[Summoner]].

Red Mage is able to perform melee attacks with the Rapier and ranged attacks with magic. Red Mage casts spells by attaching Magicked Crystal Medium to the hilt of the Rapier and uses the entire device like a staff. The magic used by Red Mage is [[Red Magic]], which is a combination of [[Black Magic]] and [[White Magic]]. Overall, Red Mage has a hybrid range and melee style achieved through rapid positioning. They are able to deal massive amount of damage by linking multiple spells with [[Chainspell]] and following them up with melee attacks.

==Requirements==
*[[Stormblood]]
*Unlocks in the areas of base game so players who have not reached expansion areas can still unlock it.
*Only requires reaching level 50 on a different job to unlock the starting quest.
*[http://massivelyop.com/2017/03/11/pax-east-2017-naoki-yoshida-on-final-fantasy-xivs-new-jobs-old-jobs-and-future-patches/ No story progression is required, meaning you can unlock Red Mage whilst working on the ARR story line.]

==Actions==

==Traits==

==Cross-Class Actions==

==Cross-Discipline Actions==

==[[PvP Actions]]==

==Quests==

==[[Red Mage Guide]]==
===Endgame Rotations===

==[[Red Mage Macros]]==

==Images==
[[File:red mage concept art1.png|400px]] [[File:red mage3.png|400px]]

{{Classes and Jobs}}

Samurai

2017-03-26T14:13:20Z

Sefyr:

[[File:samurai1.png|400px|right]]
==Lore==

==General Information==
[[Samurai]] is a DPS [[Jobs|job]] that wields a two-handed [[Katana]] as its [[weapon]]. The job does not have a base [[class]] and starts at level 50. It will be available in ''Final Fantasy XIV's'' second expansion, ''[[Stormblood]]''.

==Play Style==
*[[Strength]] [[stat]].
*Shares [[gear]] with [[Monk]].
*Engage your enemies up close using the deadly Katana.
*Single-handedly deal massive damage.
*Learn [[Iai]] and other traditional Far Eastern swordplay techniques.
*Master the art of [[Sen]] and its three forces: [[Setsu]] (Snow), [[Getsu]] (Moon) and [[Ka]] (Flower).
*Store energy in your Katana and use it to unleash special attacks.

==Requirements==
*[[Stormblood]]

==Actions==

==Traits==

==Cross-Class Actions==

==Cross-Discipline Actions==

==[[PvP Actions]]==

==Quests==

==[[Samurai Guide]]==
===Endgame Rotations===

==[[Samurai Macros]]==

==Images==
[[File:samurai concept art1.png|400px]]

{{Classes and Jobs}}

Stormblood

2017-03-26T14:06:05Z

Sefyr:

[[File:stormblood logo1.jpg|400px|right]]
{{#ev:youtube|Jt1h1MinlLI|400|right|Stormblood Trailer}}
'''''Stormblood''''' (considered version 4.0 of the game) is the upcoming second expansion for ''Final Fantasy XIV'', after ''[[Heavensward]]''. It is expected to release on June 20, 2017 with pre-orders starting on January 24, 2017.

==Features==
[[File:stormblood japanese box art1.jpg|400px|right]]
*Stormblood will take players to [[Ala Mhigo]].
*The main focus is to regain control of Ala Mihgo from the [[Garlean Empire]].
*Level cap is increased from 60 to 70.
*New [[Jobs|Job]]: [[Red Mage]] (Ranged DPS) and [[Samurai]] (Melee DPS).
*End of PlayStation 3 support.
*20 years have passed since Garleans had control of the region.
*Main antagonist to be [[Zenos Yae Galvus]], [[XIIth Legion Legatus]] and de facto ruler of Ala Mihgo.
*The main city in Stormblood is [[Rhalgr's Reach]], the headquarters of Ala Migho's main resistance.
*The Warrior of Light's main job in ''Stormblood'' is Monk, similar to how it was Dragoon in ''Heavensward''.
*More actions for each job to go with new level cap.
*Overhaul of the battle system. Exact details unknown as of yet, but Accuracy is being removed as an idea of what to expect from this overhaul.
*Additional Skill System to be overhauled, with skills shared by roles instead of jobs, and can choose from shared role ability options.
*Reassessment of unused/ineffective actions.
*Adding new UI elements for Jobs.
**Example used is Dragoon's Blood of the [[Dragoon]] buff, where in ''Stormblood'' an icon/gauge showing how much time is left will be better visible on screen.
*New Areas to be introduced, comparable in size to [[Heavensward]] areas.
*Like ''Heavensward'', ''Stormblood'' will be a full standalone game's worth of content.
*[[Swimming]] and [[Diving]] are added.
*New [[Beastmen Tribes]] such as [[The Ananta]] who worships [[Lakshmi, the Lady of Bliss]].
*New [[Primals]] to be introduced, including known names and all-new original-to-FF14 ones.
*New [[Dungeons]] to be introduced with new battle and dungeon concepts to be introduced.
*New [[High-end raid]] [[The Bend of Time]] where players battle [[Omega]]. It has different story depending on difficulty, with normal on odd patches, savage on even.
*New [[24-player raid]] is called [[Return to Ivalice]]. Ivalice is the setting of the sub-series ''Ivalice Alliance'', which includes ''Final Fantasy XII'' and the ''Final Fantasy Tactics'' games.
*Expanded form of Exploration to be introduced: [[The Forbidden Land of Eureka]], something different from [[Diadem]] and will expand its own entire area, unique to Stormblood. Examples of what might be in here: Notorious Monsters that could only appear once every 72 hours, and the Stormblood "Relic Weapon" quests taking place here as well.
*New Gear and Recipes, including winners of the Fan Gear Design Contest.
*Item Inventory Expansion, looking to increase "as much as humanly possible."
*A 4th [[Resident Districts|Residential]] area called [[Shirogane]]. The whereabouts of its location is unknown at this time.
*Indications are that Ala Mihgo is crossed via Baelsar's wall in [[The Black Shroud]], which will be shown in Patch 3.5.
*Ala Mihgo will not be just deserts and wasteland. Forests are also part of it.
*All areas of ''Stormblood'' will be accessible by [[Flying Mounts|flying mounts]], but there was an indication that it will again by quest-based like in ''Heavensward''.
*Changes to Windows version Minimum Specs requirements; Current minimum specs are geared towards components you can't even buy anymore. "If possible, please upgrade to a 64-bit OS" but they will still support 32-bit. They just suggest 64-bit will be best gaming experience.
*They've been examining numbers and have seen a large migration of PS3 to PS4 so they have decided it is the right time to end PS3 support. To show appreciation to their PS3 fans that helped them get to where they are now, there will be a special FREE upgrade campaign for players who own the game on PS3, so they can get the game for free on PS4.
* 2017's Frankfurt Fan Festival introduced two new major towns. A new player hub: the port city of [[Kugane]] and the town of [[Doma]]

==Theme Song==

* It was revealed in the 2017 Frankfurt Festival as Revolutions via Nobuo Uematsu, with Susan Calloway to be the artist of choice.

==Concept Art==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Stormblood world map1.jpg
File:dark knight level 70 af concept art1.jpg
File:bard level 70 af concept art1.jpg
File:white mage level 70 af concept art1.jpg
File:black mage level 70 af concept art1.jpg
</gallery>

Heavensward

2017-03-26T13:53:10Z

Sefyr:

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{{#ev:youtube|m2kVCzhAQXI|400|right|Heavensward Launch Trailer}}
{{#ev:youtube|YGcvnNOe34k|400|right|New Dungeons!}}
{{#ev:youtube|kbvv0rgrT4k|400|right|New Abilities!}}
'''''Heavensward''''' (considered version 3.0 of the game) is the first expansion for ''Final Fantasy XIV'' released in June 23, 2015 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. It was first revealed at the North American Fan Festival on October 18, 2014.

The main setting of Heavensward is [[Ishgard]] and in order to access it you need to complete all of the [[7th Astral Era Quests]] up to [[Before the Dawn]] (all of the [[Main Scenario Quests]] up to and including patch 2.55).

==Features==
*3 new [[Jobs]]: [[Dark Knight]] (Tank), [[Astrologian]] (Healer) [[Machinist]] (DPS).

*New playable [[race]], [[Au Ra]].

*Level cap increased from 50 to 60 (including all [[crafting]] and [[gathering]] classes).

*New 8-player [[Raid]], [[Alexander]] (normal and [[Alexander (Savage)|savage]] modes).

*Takes place in a new [[locations|region]] called [[Ishgard]].

*Story revolves around [[The Dragonsong War]] and [[The Wyrmking]] versus [[Thordan]] and his [[Knights Twelve]].

*7 Wyrmkings to fight. 7 sons of [[Midgardsormr]] are central to the story. Dragons are [[Nizbeck]], [[Bahamut]], [[Tiamat]] and more. Bahamut's story about how he was summoned and captured will also be revealed.

*The Dragonsong War - The bloody thousand-year conflict between Ishgard and Dravania.

*4th City-State, [[The Holy See of Ishgard]]. Zones include [[Ishgard: Foundation]] and [[Ishgard: The Pillars]].

*9 new massive [[locations]], 8 new [[dungeons]] (initially) and [[raids]]

*New areas include [[Coerthas Western Highlands]], [[Dravanian Forelands]], [[Dravanian Hinterlands]], [[The Churning Mists]], [[The Sea of Clouds]], [[Floating Continent]], [[Chocobo Forest]].

*New [[Primals]] including [[Bismarck]] and [[Ravana]]

*[[The Vanu Vanu]] Beastmen that worships [[Bismarck]]

*[[The Gnath]] Beastmen that worships [[Ravana]]

*New [[gear]] and [[recipes]]

*Crafting classes are getting [[Specialist System]], [[Collectible System]], [[Scrip]]s and other new mechanics.

*Gathering classes are getting [[Regional Folklore]], [[Favor System]], [[Delivery System]], [[Scrip]]s and other new mechanics.

*[[Free Company Workshops]], including the construction of [[Airships]] and [[Houses]] by [[Free Companies]]

*[[Flying Mounts]], about 7 different ones, starting from [[Black Chocobo]], [[Single-Rider Airship]], Dragon and Gryphon Mount.

==Lore==
Owing to schemes in the shadows of [[Ul'dah]], the [[Scions of the Seventh Dawn]] have been scattered, and the [[Warrior of Light]] has been forced to flee North.

Through granted shelter by [[Lord Haurchefant]], our heroes must press on to [[Ishgard]]. But what trials await in this reclusive nation, locked in a never-ending struggle with dragons?

Come what may, they must not falter, lest the light of hope be forever extinguished.