Proto Ultima
“Along with the Ultima Warrior, Proto Ultima is one of several prototypes created by the Allagans in their long journey towards the completion of the Ultima Weapon. One of the most distinct differences between this model and the final is that at this point in their research, the Allagan scientists still had not discovered a means to protect a pilot from succumbing to the will of any primal absorbed by the machine, thus forcing them to employ a less-reliable artificial intelligence unit.
— Encyclopædia Eorzea vol 2
Proto Ultima
Proto Ultima is a boss found in Dun Scaith.
Loot
| Name | Type | Item Level | Rarity | Quantity |
|---|
Locations
| Zone | Coordinates | Level range |
|---|---|---|
| Azys Lla | Unknown | — |
| Dun Scaith | Unknown | 60 |
Quests
| Quest | Type | Level | Quest Giver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where Shadows Reign | 
|
60 | Stacia |
| Unidentified Flying Object | 
|
60 | Slipslix |
Lore
“As the next evolution in the Ultima Project, the design of this weapon attempted to incorporate all the strengths of its predecessors. The lower body was a recreation of the Beast and its unrivaled vitality, while the upper emulated the Warrior and its power of eikon mimicry. It was installed with a Motherbit command function, enabling the manipulation of unmanned drones.
The construction of this weapon is said to have satisfied ninety percent of the objectives set forth by the Ultima Project. For the final model, however, the prototype was fitted with a cockpit for manual operation, the compartment shielded with aether-resistant armor to protect the pilot from enthrallment. It was further improved by the Heart of Sabik, a mysterious auracite power source furnished by the Ascians.
— Encyclopædia Eorzea Volume III, p. 287
Additional Information
This miniboss encounter was initially only playable at the 2016-2017 Fan Festivals as a special "Battle Challenge".
In patch 3.55a, it was officially implemented and replaced an existing encounter against the Shadowcourt Handmaiden.
Proto Ultima can also be seen in Azys Lla when 
Prey Online is active during 
Hyperelectricity weather condition.
Lore-related items: 
Proto Ultima Exoplating and 
Proto Ultima Heat Shielding
