A Realm Reborn Overhaul
In Patch 5.3, quests in the A Realm Reborn main scenario were abridged as part of an overhaul of the early leveling experience. Some quests had steps modified or removed, others were converted to side quests, and approximately 13% of quests were eliminated entirely. Completion of the Crystal Tower quests were also added as a requirement to proceed to Heavensward to aid in storytelling. Starting in Patch 6.1, many dungeons and some trials were adjusted to add compatibility with the Duty Support system. Trials and dungeons related to the main scenario quests Operation Archon, Rock the Castrum, and The Ultimate Weapon were converted from eight-player duties to four-player duties and solo instance battles. This page documents these changes.
Levels 1-15
Gridania Quest Chain
29 Quests reduced to 23 Quests.
These quests are for players whose chose to start the game as a Lancer, Archer, or Conjurer.
Limsa Lominsa Quest Chain
26 Quests reduced to 23 Quests.
These quests are for players whose chose to start the game as a Marauder or Arcanist.
Ul'dah Quest Chain
28 Quests reduced to 24 Quests.
These quests are for players whose chose to start the game as a Gladiator, Pugilist, or Thaumaturge.
Levels 15-20
26 Quests reduced to 26 Quests.
All classes share the same Main Scenario Quests from this point onward.
Levels 21-30
48 Quests reduced to 45 Quests.
Levels 31-40
46 Quests reduced to 37 Quests.
Levels 41-50
39 Quests reduced to 33 Quests.
Patch 2.1 (A Realm Awoken)
19 quests reduced to 10 Quests.
Patch 2.2 (Through the Maelstrom)
19 quests reduced to 14 Quests.
Patch 2.3 (Defenders of Eorzea)
19 quests reduced to 14 Quests.
Patch 2.4 (Dreams of Ice)
19 quests reduced to 18 Quests.
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Traitor in the Midst | ![]() |
50 | Minfilia Warde | 1 Noct Gauntlets 1 Astrum Armguards 1 Gloam Bracers 2 Allagan Silver Piece |
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Back and Fourth | ![]() |
50 | Ilberd | 1 Auroral Bracers 1 Daystar Gloves 1 Evenstar Gloves 2 Allagan Silver Piece |
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Coming to Terms | ![]() |
50 | Alphinaud | 1 Shark Fin Soup 1 Noct Breeches 1 Astrum Hose 1 Gloam Brais 2 Allagan Silver Piece |
3 steps changed to steps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Intercession of Saints | ![]() |
50 | Alphinaud | 1 Auroral Brais 1 Daystar Breeches 1 Evenstar Tights 2 Allagan Silver Piece |
4 steps changed to steps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Strength in Unity | ![]() |
50 | Alphinaud | 1 Noct Greaves 1 Astrum Sabatons 1 Gloam Boots 2 Allagan Silver Piece |
1 step changed to steps | 3 steps changed to steps | 3 steps changed to steps | 5 steps changed to steps | 7 steps changed to steps | 5 steps changed to steps | 7 steps changed to steps | ![]() |
4 steps changed to steps | 2 steps changed to steps | 5 steps changed to steps | 3 steps changed to steps | 1 step changed to steps | 4 steps changed to steps | 1 step changed to steps
Patch 2.524 quests reduced to 24 Quests. New Must have completed the following:
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