Everything New With Patch 6.45 in Final Fantasy XIV
As the saga of the Endwalker expansion continues in Final Fantasy XIV, yet another patch full of new content has come via the latest update to the game today. From even more Hildibrand, to a long awaited addition to the Blue Mage logs, to the next set of Criterion dungeons, there are plenty of new adventures to catch up on. If you’re wondering where to start, here is our nifty guide foreverything new with Patch 6.45 in Final Fantasy XIV.
NOTE that as this is a mid-tier (0.5) content patch, there are no new Main Scenario Quests (MSQ) added.
Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures Quests
As promised, the most eccentrically dapper detective in Eorzea is back once again in the latest patch, with two new Level 90 quests added to the ongoing Hildibrand sub-story, including:
NOTE that you will need to complete these quests to access the new Manderville relic weapon quests mentioned in the following section.
Manderville Relic Weapons (Step 3) Quests
In tandem with new chapters in Hildibrand’s hilarious investigation of the cute little blue alien, his 4-bit doppleganger and more, the next step in the Level 90 Manderville relic weapon questline is now available from Eorzea’s top blacksmith Gerolt, and of course the enigmatic Godbert. In order to forge the latest update to your arsenal of Mandervillian weaponry, you’ll need to complete the following new quests:
Splendorous Tools Quests
For all the ambitious crafters and gatherers of Eorzea, there are four new Level 90 Splendorous Tools quests added to provide powerful new buffs to your best tools. They include:
Items required to enhance splendorous tools can be obtained from the NPC Quinnana in The Crystarium (X: 10.4, Y: 7.7) by trading for collectables. Tools can then be enhanced by the NPC Chora-Zoi in The Crystarium (X: 10.5, Y: 7.7).
Mount Rokkon Variant and Criterion Dungeons
If you’ve been a fan of the recently added Level 90 Variant Dungeons, prepare yourself for yet another new one that’s been added as of today. The Mount Rokkon Variant Dungeon has joined the lineup, along with its Criterion and Criterion (Savage) difficulties. to unlock it, the following Level 90 quest has been added:
Once you finish this quest, both the Mount Rokkon Variant and Criterion Dungeons will unlock, which you may access from the V&C Dungeon Finder under the ‘Duty’ tab in the Main Menu.
When entering a Variant Dungeon, you’re able to either enter the queue with “Enable Party Matching” checked above “Register for Duty”, or enter solo or in a pre-made 4-man party by unchecking the box.
Be sure to decide on your two unique Variant Actions, though if you’re not happy with the ones you pick you may change them while inside the dungeon. Also remember that there are no role requirements or restrictions for entering. Your chosen Disciple of War or Magic class must simply be Level 90 and must have a minimum item level of 605.
Upon completing the Variant/Criterion Dungeon, you will receive a certain number of tokens, and you can visit Trisassant in Old Sharlayan (X: 11.9, Y: 13.3) to exchange them for unique items.
Another Mount Rokkon – Criterion Dungeon (& Savage Difficulty)
The Another Mount Rokkon Criterion Dungeon is a step in difficulty above the Variant Version. Again you can queue either in a pre-made group or solo via the V&C Finder. This time, should you opt to solo-queue for a group, the party you join will be pre-set to the following roles:
Also, Variant Actions are restricted to only one default option, which is Raise II. It will be automatically assigned to all players in the group.
Upon completing Another Mount Rokkon at least once, you will unlock the Savage difficulty of the Criterion dungeon, which is the biggest challenge of all and thus comes with the tightest requirements. Variant Actions are unavailable, and resurrection of any kind in the dungeon is not an option. Should the party experience a wipe at the hands of a mob or a boss, the instance will restart entirely.
In order to queue for Another Mount Rokkon Criterion Savage, you must have a Level 90 DoW or DoM class with a minimum item level of 665. This means you’ll need a decent amount of buffed gear from the latest tier of Anabaseios Savage raids.
Blue Mage Job Quests and Spells
The other major spotlight in this new patch is the long-awaited addition of new Blue Mage Job quests and over a dozen new spells to add to your arsenal. In order of difficulty to obtain (1-star to 5-star), they include:
Blue Mages also can now reach Level 80, and there are several new job quests to get there, including:
Upon completing all of the job quests, players will be rewarded with the latest Blue Mage fashion, including a new umbrella wand weapon, courtesy of the latest Weapon Design community contest.
In tandem, there are also new stages added to the Masked Carnivale, which can be accessed nearby.
New Mounts Added
With the new patch there are thankfully new mounts up for grabs, including the one above shown by the developers. This one is an obtainable reward from the Another Mount Rokkon Criterion Dungeon, which you get by exchanging the newest Rokkon token currency with the NPC Trisassant in Old Sharlayan (X: 11.9, Y: 13.3).
New Minions Added
There are new minions to collect as well, including this adorable Shinobi Shiba Inu that is also a reward from the Mount Rokkon Variant Dungeon, by exchanging Rokkon tokens with the NPC Trisassant in Old Sharlayan (X: 11.9, Y: 13.3).
New Fashion Accessories Added
Ever growing in popularity and versatility, fashion accessories are becoming a staple in both the social and action scene of FF14, and as such there are more being added with the new patch, including this new rather peculiar-looking parasol.
If you’re an avid collector, here’s the latest and probably most eccentric one yet to add by again exchanging Mount Rokkon tokens with the NPC Trisassant in Old Sharlayan (X: 11.9, Y: 13.3).
It also serves as a cute hint to the mount you get from completing all 12 storyline routes within the Mount Rokkon Variant Dungeon.
New Emotes Added
New emotes have dropped as well, including this charming book-reading emote that has been seen on a variety of NPCs throughout the game. Should you wish to afk somewhere in a more modest yet suave fashion, this is a good way to go about it. It’s not immediately clear how this emote is obtained.
New Hairstyle Added
Last but not least, and often one of the most highly sought glamour items in the game, a new hairstyle has been added with the patch as well. Once again it’s another shorter style that can be used by both male and female characters on all races (yes, even Viera and Hrothgar). It’s not immediately clear where this hairstyle is obtained from.
That concludes our guide to everything new with Patch 6.45 in Final Fantasy XIV, in terms of major additions. We hope you find this helpful, and let us know what you like most about the new patch so far.
Should you wish to view the entirety of the Patch Notes for 6.45, consult Final Fantasy XIV’sofficial Lodestone page.
Be sure to check out all of our other guides, such asour review of Final Fantasy XIV’s latest expansion Endwalker.
