FFXIV: Square Enix gives fans a sneak peek of patch 2.5 dungeons

January 14, 2015 Meg Pelliccio Leave a comment

Today Square Enix has given Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn fans a glimpse into patch 2.5 by revealing more details on the forthcoming dungeons. There will be an entirely new dungeon, Keeper of the Lake, as well as two new hard mode dungeons, the Wanderer’s Palace,and Amdapor Keep. In addition, The World of Darkness will be implemented as part of the Crystal Tower.

The Keeper of the Lake

Many years ago in the skies above Silvertear Falls, the invading forces of the XIVth Legion were attacked by many dragons. Leading the charge was Midgardsormr, who engaged the Garlean flagship, the Agrius, in battle. It ended with both combatants falling to the earth, the remains of a ruined airship and the corpse of the wyrm lord still stand to this day as a reminder of that battle.

Level requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 50
Item level requirement: Unconfirmed.
Party size: Four players.
Time Limit: 90 minutes
Quest: The Rising Chorus
Prerequisites: Players must first complete the main scenario quest “Best Laid Schemes”

The Wanderer’s Palace (Hard)

With their king now fallen, the tonberries have regained their senses, yet there can be no peace as a band of Mamool Ja mercenaries, the Silverscales, have stormed the walls and seized the Wanderer’s Palace for their own. It is up to adventurous players to rally to the tonberries and stop the Mamool Ja from turning the Wanderer’s Palace into an unassailable fortress.

Level requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 50
Item level requirement: Unconfirmed.
Party size: Four players.
Time Limit: 90 minutes
Quest: Not Easy Being Green
Prerequisites: Players must first complete the Main Scenario quest “The Ultimate Weapon,” and have also cleared the dungeon Wanderer’s Palace.

Amdapor Keep (Hard)

Amdapor Keep is finally free from the Lambs of Dalamud, however, some mysterious fiend has completed the cultists’ rites and now shadows linger once more in the ruins. Voidsent riddle the building and transform the woodland creatures into bloodthirsty beasts. Players must cleanse the evil from the keep, and sweep away all traces of the cultists once and for all.

Level requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 50
Item level requirement: Unconfirmed.
Party size: Four players.
Time Limit: 90 minutes
Quest: For Keep’s Sake
Prerequisites: Players must first complete the Main Scenario quest “The Ultimate Weapon,” and have also cleared the dungeon Amdapor Keep.

The World of Darkness

The first and last emperor of Allag, Xande, desired great power to make the world kneel before him. To aid him in his terrible quest, he turned to a dark and mysterious being known as the Cloud of Darkness, a ruler of the void.

Xande was eventually slain and his ambitions of world power were laid to rest alongside him. However, the Cloud of Darkness still seeks to enter this world and will soon find passage through the Voidgate set to manifest within Syrcus Tower. The fellowship of NOAH must brave the void and rescue the three souls able to stem the Cloud’s flood of shadows.