FFXIV Patch 6.55: New Mounts, Weapons, and Quests to Explore
After a 24-hour maintenance period, Final Fantasy XIV has finally dropped its latest patch, 6.55, bringing with it a plethora of exciting new content for players to enjoy. From epic mounts and accessories to new quests and trials, there's something for everyone in this latest update.
Exploring the New Content in Patch 6.55
With patch 6.55, FFXIV fans can expect a wide range of new features and updates to enhance their gameplay experience. Here are some of the most notable additions to the game:
Get Abducted with FFXIV's UFO Mount
How to Get: Complete the Gentleman at Heart quest at Radz-At-Han (X:11.4 Y:11.5)
The Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures takes its oddity to space now with the UFO Mount in Final Fantasy XIV. Players can now soar through the skies of Eorzea in style, with a mount that's sure to turn heads.
Even More MSQ Quests to Enjoy
How to Start: Complete the When One Door Closes… quest at Radz-at-Han (X:4.4 Y:9.8)
With three new main quests added in patch 6.55, FFXIV fans have plenty of new content to chew on while waiting for the upcoming Dawntrail update. These quests offer a fresh storyline and exciting gameplay opportunities.
Travel Eorzea Backpacker-Style with The Knapsack
How to Get: Complete all the MSQ added in Patch 6.55, including The Coming Dawn.
When you've completed the MSQ, you've truly seen it all. All that's left is to take a sabbatical and backpack your way all over Eorzea. The experience isn't complete unless you're taking your Knapsack with you.
Fancify Your Moves with the Lop Hop Emote
How to Get: Complete the Tribal Alliance quests, including A Dream Worth Chasing at Ultima Thule (X:27.5 Y:24.5).
All this work for the three beast tribes had to amount to something, right? The Lop Hop emote is a fun way to express yourself in-game and is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Face Asura in The Gilded Araya Trial
Requirements: Reach level 90 and complete the Manderville quests up until Gentlemen at Heart at Radz-At-Han (X:11.4 Y:11.5)
The long-teased fight against the battle boss Asura is finally upon us, thanks to FFXIV's patch 6.55. Join the other seven players in a full party of four to take down the False Manusya in an epic trial that can't go over an hour, or else you're doomed.
Perfect Your Manderville Weapons
How to Get: Complete Resonating with Perfection at Radz-at-Han (X:12.0 Y:7.1)
It's finally time to perfect your Manderville Weapons by giving this side quest some closure in the Resonating with Perfection quest at Radz-at-Han (X:12.0 Y:7.1). Just make sure to complete Gentlemen at Heart and A Spirited Reforging first.
Shatter (Fields of Glory) Gets A Significant Revamp
Patch 6.55 shakes up Final Fantasy XIV's Fields of Glory PvP mode. Changes include double active large icebound tomeliths, an increase in small tomeliths to 15, and extended activation times. Data rewards for destroying tomeliths drop, with adjusted respawn times. These tweaks aim to revitalize gameplay dynamics, offering a more challenging experience for level 30 Fields of Glory participants.