FF14’s Dawntrail Update: Discover the Game-Changing Occult Crescent Zone!

Summary

Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.25 introduces the Occult Crescent field operation zone, along with a new chapter in the Hildibrand quest chain and the Mamool Ja allied society quests.
The new patch also made some slight adjustments to improve the AoE damage output of the Ninja, Bard, Machinist, and Summoner Jobs.
The game’s Make It Rain Campaign is underway until June 11.

On May 27th, the eagerly awaited Patch 7.25 for Final Fantasy 14 went live, introducing the Occult Crescent combat zone for players who relish battle. This update for Final Fantasy 14 also featured Mamool Ja allied society quests, continued the Hildibrand storyline, and made some slight enhancements to boost the area-of-effect (AoE) damage capability of four Jobs.

The latest field operation zone in Final Fantasy 14 transports players to the enigmatic island known as the Occult Crescent, nestled between Limsa Lominsa and Tural. This island is steeped in arcane lore, with influences drawn from the War of the Magi within Final Fantasy 14, as well as the Job system from Final Fantasy 5. The South Horn region of the Occult Crescent holds the key to acquiring the Phantom Relic Weapons, essential for endgame content. To explore the mysteries hidden within the Occult Crescent, players must first finish the main scenario quest “Dawntrail” and find the Expedition Messenger at the eastern docks of Tuliyollal. Be aware that Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.25 requires an extra 1.5 GB of storage space.

In addition to new combat experiences, Final Fantasy 14‘s latest update offers a variety of activities for players. Patch 7.25 introduces the next installment of the popular Hildibrand quest series, where players aid in the search for a missing inspector in the advanced city of Solution Nine. Furthermore, Final Fantasy 14‘s 7.25 update includes the Mamool Ja allied society quests for Gatherers to progress from level 90 to 100. Accessing these Mamool Ja societal quests necessitates completing the “Aiming High” and “Lost and Powerless” side quest chains in Yak T’el’s jungles. Lastly, the update adjustments slightly enhanced the area-of-effect (AoE) damage output for the Ninja, Bard, Machinist, and Summoner Jobs in response to the second battle of the Arcadion Cruiserweight (Savage) raid tier, which requires players to manage multiple enemies simultaneously.

Despite the fact that Patch 7.25 in Final Fantasy 14 introduced several long-awaited features shortly after the launch of Dawntrail, players had already begun expressing worries about this update prior to its release. Issues such as certain armor sets not appearing on Viera or Hrothgar characters, along with ongoing questions about Job balance and server stability post-update, leave some uncertainty about how effectively Patch 7.25 will tackle these problems.

The latest update for Final Fantasy 14 coincides with the ongoing Make It Rain Campaign that lasts until June 11th. As we anticipate the release of Patch 7.3 later this summer, we’ll have to wait and see how Final Fantasy 14 maintains its momentum.

Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.25 Notes (May 27, 2025)

Patch 7.25 ventures into unexplored territories with the introduction of the Occult Crescent: South Horn, a vast, new battlefield designed specifically for followers of War and Magic. Players will delve into this unexplored area in their journey.

1. In this latest release, we’ve added the option for customizable ghostly armaments (phantom weapons), missions involving Mamool Ja’s alliance, and a new chapter in the never-ending Hildibrand Saga.

2. This update includes the ability to enhance spectral weaponry (phantom weapons), tasks tied to Mamool Ja’s organization, and another installment of the Eternally Unbelievable Hildibrand Journey.

3. With this new version, we introduce upgradeable ghost weapons (phantom weapons), questlines connected to Mamool Ja’s guild, and the continuation of the Perpetually Astonishing Hildibrand Expeditions.

4. This update brings customizable specter weaponry (phantom weapons), missions associated with Mamool Ja’s faction, and the next phase of the Incredulously Far-Reaching Hildibrand Campaign.

Quests

New side story quests have been added.

Occult Crescent: South Horn (starts with “One Last Hurrah” in Tuliyollal)
Phantom Weapons (starts with “Arcane Artistry” at The Phantom Village)
Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures (starts with “Wizened Testimony” at Solution Nine)
Mamool Ja Allied Society Quests (starts with “Cultivating Hope” at Yak T’el)

Miscellaneous

New furnishings and orchestrion rolls have been added.

New Triple Triad cards and NPC opponents have been added.

The logbook for the Mystic Crescent has been updated within the “Field Missions” section.

A new hairstyle inspired by an FFXIV Hairstyle Design Contest entry is now available.

A new emote (/twirl) has been added.

PVE Job Changes

During the thrilling AAC Cruiserweight M2 (Savage) phase in Patch 7.25, I took a close look at the offensive balance within the DPS role, particularly when facing numerous enemies simultaneously. Recognizing that some jobs weren’t dealing enough area of effect damage, I made strategic adjustments. For these underperforming jobs, I boosted potencies and either reduced or entirely eliminated penalties when taking on multiple foes.

PVP Job Changes

The overall pace of the game has picked up since changes were implemented with the Guard in Update 7.18, and area-of-effect attacks that focus on the player have been introduced in Update 7.2, leading to a more dynamic gaming experience.

Even at higher levels or during complex team strategies, there remains a propensity for battles to stalemate.

To enhance individual players’ ability to resolve stalemates more effectively, we’ve modified some aspects related to Knockout abilities and the power of area-of-effect attacks.

Additionally, we’ve boosted underutilized PvP role actions to provide players with more diverse combat choices.

Warrior

To enhance a warrior’s endurance and ensure better stability following the use of their ultimate move, Primal Scream, we fine-tuned Fell Cleave and the effect known as Thrill of Battle.

Dark Knight

We increased the potency of dark knight’s limit break, Eventide, to improve its offensive utility.

Gunbreaker

Since Gunbreaker is frequently used and tends to have higher win rates than other tanks, we’ve shortened the duration of the “Heavy” effect caused by Fated Brand to maintain a more balanced gameplay environment.

Monk

Following a succession of gradual improvements, the monk has achieved exceptional win rates, particularly in upper divisions.

To balance out the challenges for opponents, we’ve modified the Monk’s offensive strategy. Instead of relying heavily on the limit break, Meteodrive, we are now focusing more on the move called Phantom Rush.

Samurai

To improve playability, we increased the barrier potency of Ogi Namikiri and Kaeshi: Namikiri.

Reaper

To enhance Reaper’s offensive power, we’ve amplified the strength of the wide-range attacks Communio and Perfectio.

Viper

Previously, we boosted Viper’s combat abilities to align with other melee damage-dealing roles. Considering the upgrades made to other jobs this round, we’ve tweaked Uncoiled Fury to make it simpler to knock out enemies, as its effectiveness towards the primary target remains consistent, regardless of multiple targets being struck.

Bard

As a passionate fan, I’m thrilled about the updates to the Warden’s Paean! To enhance the bard’s defensive stance and facilitate smoother movement, they’ve added a new effect, extended the duration of the action, and shortened the recast time for Repelling Shot. Recognizing there was potential for improvement in the bard’s offensive capabilities, they’ve also boosted the potency of Harmonic Arrow to increase its knockout power!

Machinist

To enhance the effectiveness of Bioblaster and Aether Mortar, we’ve extended their duration, boosted their power, and improved their defense fortitude. This modification aims to empower their offensive and defensive capabilities, particularly in strategic areas close to the tactical crystal.

Dancer

To boost a dancer’s typically low offensive performance, we’ve enhanced the power of Starfall Dance, Saber Dance, and Dance of the Dawn.

Black Mage

From a devoted fan’s perspective, I’m thrilled about the enhancement made to my favorite Black Mage’s Limit Break, Soul Resonance! To make it more effective in battles compared to other roles, we’ve boosted its stack count and amplified the power of Flare Star and Frost Star. Can’t wait to see the difference it makes!

Summoner

Building upon our earlier modifications, we’ve strengthened actions related to two forms of Limit Break and increased the power of Radiant Aegis’ defense, thus enhancing both the offensive and defensive abilities of the Summoner.

Pictomancer

To enhance Pictomancer’s combat flexibility, we’ve decreased the time it takes for each action, thus expanding their battlefield possibilities. Additionally, to bolster the job’s somewhat limited offensive capabilities, we’ve amplified the power of two actions that require prerequisite steps, specifically Mog of the Ages and Retribution of the Madeen.

White Mage

To maintain a fair balance among all healing roles, we’ve tweaked the damage absorption capacity of Protect, which is summoned by Seraph Strike, for the White Mage, as its current high usage and victory rates have been noted.

Sage

Due to underperformance of Mesotes, Sage’s limit break, we’ve amplified the duration-based damage inflicted by Lype.

Crystalline Conflict

Season Fourteen will end, and Season Fifteen will begin.

At the conclusion of the season, players ranked among the top 300 in the North American, European, and Japanese server regions, as well as those ranked within the top 100 on the Oceanian servers, will be awarded vouchers through the Moogle Delivery System.

Individuals who have reached the Bronze level or above during the season are eligible for prizes. You can collect these rewards by talking to the Seasonal Quartermaster located at Wolves’ Den Pier (X:4.9 Y:5.7).

Season Fifteen will be held on the Primal, Materia, Gaia, and Light data centers.

The following adjustments have been made to Borderland Ruins (Secure):

Tactical points required for victory have been reduced from 3,000 to 2,400.
Tactical points earned for defeating interceptor drones have been reduced from 15 to 10.
Tactical points earned for defeating interceptor drones Î± have been reduced from 45 to 30.
Tactical points earned for defeating interceptor command systems have been reduced from 30 to 24.
Tactical points earned for defeating interceptor nodes have been reduced from 225 to 150.
HP of interceptor nodes have been reduced from 1,800,000 to 1,500,000.
Tactical points earned for knocking out players of opposing teams have been reduced from 15 to 10.
Tactical points lost when being knocked out have been reduced from 15 to 10.

Item and System Updates

New items have been added. (Items added in Patch 7.25 will be listed at a later date.)

Several item names have been changed.

The progress required to complete Cosmic Exploration projects has been reduced.

In the realm of Cosmic Exploration, we’ve made some changes to the challenge level, optimal quality standards, and incentives for specific missions.

In the course of space exploration, players will be alerted via on-screen text that they won’t earn points when they take on a stellar mission without either Prospect or Triangulate as their current status.

New miner and botanist gathering points have been added.

New items have been added to gathering points.

The following adjustments have been made to fishing holes in Yak T’el:

The level of Ankledeep and Bitterbark Cenote has been reduced from 95 to 94.

The level of Cenote Moxutural and Cenote Jayunja has been reduced from 96 to 94.

New mounts, minions, facewear, and accessories have been added.

To alleviate overload on our servers, we plan to create several copies (instances) of Tuliyollal, Yak T’el, and the recently incorporated region from Patch 7.25. This will distribute the gameplay load evenly across multiple servers, ensuring a smoother experience for all players.

In Patch 7.21, the number of various field instances present in Sinus Ardorum has been decreased from 5 to 3.

In the upcoming update, Patch 7.21’s subdivision of Mare Lamentorum, which was initially introduced to reduce overcrowding, will no longer exist.

In the Actions & Traits window, you’ll now find “Phantom Action 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5” listed as tasks to be performed.

New achievements, titles, portratit accents, and adventurer plate accents have been added.

Additions have been made to the auto-translation dictionary.

New music, sound effects, trophies (PS5) and achievements (Xbox Series X/S) have been added.

Resolved Issues

The following issues have been addressed.

An issue when playing cosmic exploration wherein specific NPCs were displayed incorrectly under certain conditions.
An issue when speaking with Scanningway during cosmic exploration wherein dialogue relevant to the player’s contribution in the previous ranking period was erroneously displayed.
An issue when playing cosmic exploration wherein Godgyth’s shop did not include patrician’s bottoms among its wares.
An issue when undertaking stellar missions as a gatherer in cosmic exploration wherein closing the stellar reduction window before displaying the automatic aetherial reduction window would cause automatic aetherial reduction to become inoperable.
An issue when participating in cosmic exploration mech ops wherein effect duration was displayed for the status Ground Support.
An issue when participating in cosmic exploration mech ops as ground support wherein leaving and rejoining caused the field scanner to become inaccessible.
An issue wherein Stellar Return and warp loaders’ special actions were affected by battle effects settings.
An issue when playing cosmic exploration wherein the lunar credit bonus granted by cosmic tools occasionally did not function correctly.
An issue when playing cosmic exploration wherein the 5% lunar credit bonus for certain levels of cosmic tool was not adequately accrued.
An issue when playing cosmic exploration wherein the days displayed on the Starward Standings stela changed with incorrect timing. * This was a display-only issue and did not affect the calculation of player contributions.
An issue wherein traveling to and within Sinus Ardorum would cause equipped fashion accessories to be removed.
An issue wherein executing the scholar PvP action Expedient directly after Adloquium would cause the additional effect Recitation to be consumed.
An issue wherein queuing the sage PvP action Phlegma III after executing Toxikon would occasionally deactivate Toxikon’s 10% increase to a target’s damage.
An issue when playing as a Miqo’te wherein equipping certain headgear would cause graphics in the ears and back of the head to display incorrectly.
An issue wherein changing certain body gear would result in incorrect graphics.
An issue wherein the evoker’s waistclout and augmented evoker’s waistclout were partially colored incorrectly.
An issue when using the vacuum suit and high mobility vacuum suit mounts wherein the pet hotbar would automatically replace hotbar 1 even when this setting was disabled in the Hotbar Settings tab of the Character Configuration menu.
An issue when playing as a Lalafell wherein graphics were incorrectly displayed when using the Sit emote under certain conditions. * In addressing this issue, certain graphics for the following gear have been adjusted: Red Summer Pareo / Red Summer Maro / Sea Breeze Summer Pareo / Blue Summer Maro / Coeurl Beach Pareo / Coeurl Beach Maro / Coeurl Beach Tanga / Southern Seas Tanga / Antiquated Seventh Heaven Bottoms / Rathalos Coil [F] / Augmented Rathalos Coil [F] / Scion Liberator’s Pantalettes
Other various issues have also been addressed.

Known Issues

An issue when playing on the Occult Crescent: South Horn as a Phantom Thief wherein the phantom action Vigilance does not apply the status Foreseen Offense under certain conditions.
An issue when playing as certain phantom jobs on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein the effects for phantom actions may not display correctly.
An issue when playing on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein Regen’s normally hidden cure amount is displayed when the following jobs are under the effect of Battle High and take certain actions: Dark knight, when conjuring a simulacrum / Machinist, when deploying an Automaton Queen / Summoner, when summoning Carbuncle / Scholar, when summoning a faerie
An issue when engaging the critical encounters “The Black Regiment” and “Company of Stone” on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein the limit gauge erroneously resets when the boss monster appears.
An issue when engaging certain critical encounters on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein monster actions will cause the ground to shake even at a distance.
An issue when entering the Forked Tower: Blood on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein the following message is not displayed: “If a player logs out or disconnects, then re-enters this duty, they will be incapacitated upon returning to battle.”
An issue when playing certain quests on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein the map icon indicating progress may not display correctly.
An issue when checking quest icons on the map of the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein the tooltip for level requirement displays the knowledge level icon.
An issue when changing to Phantom Freelancer on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein the previous phantom job’s action panel is visible for a few seconds under certain conditions.
An issue after acquiring five actions for a single phantom job on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein turning the action panel before leaving the duty will cause the action panel to appear in the turned state upon reentering, instead of being reset.
An issue when playing on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein coffers placed indoors are still dampened by rain.
An issue when playing on the Occult Crescent: South Horn wherein in-game text erroneously states that soul shards may be obtained from treasure chests. (English version only)
An issue when playing the Mamool Ja society quests wherein the help text for certain fish is incorrect. (English version only)
An issue when playing the Mamool Ja society quests wherein the icon indicating incomplete quest requirements appears on the minimap regardless of gathered items. * The icon in question is displayed only on the minimap.
Other minor text issues have also been discovered.

2025-05-27 18:59