Patch 5.0

Patch 5.0, Shadowbringers, was the third major version update for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Features include raised level cap to 80, 2 new jobs, Dancer and Gunbreaker, new areas, new beast tribes, and new trials and dungeons.

Areas

 * [5.x] New cities have been added.
 * The Crystarium
 * Eulmore


 * [5.x] New field areas have been added.
 * Lakeland
 * Kholusia
 * Amh Araeng
 * Il Mheg
 * The Rak'tika Greatwood


 * [5.x] New city and field aetherytes have been added.

Quests
Patch 5.0 introduces myriad quests in addition to the main scenario. As such, there may be cases where the patch notes only cite the initial quest in a series, or omit quests entirely to prevent spoilers. We encourage players to explore and discover what new stories and adventures await.

So that all players are able to enjoy the expansion at their own pace, we kindly ask that you do not post main scenario spoilers on the official forums, Lodestone, social media, or in videos.


 * [5.x] New main scenario quests have been added.
 * The Syrcus Trench


 * [5.x] New side story quests have been added.
 * Side story quests added in patch 5.0 will now employ an automatic level adjust system known as Quest Sync. Quests using this system will have their difficulty and EXP rewards adjusted to match your current level. Certain side story quests do not use Quest Sync.


 * [5.x] Role quests have been added.
 * Each Disciple of War or Magic will be able to progress through one of these four series of quests based on their designated role. The required level ranges from 70 to 80. Furthermore, completion of at least one series of role quests is required to complete the main scenario of Shadowbringers.
 * Tank (Paladin / Warrior / Dark Knight / Gunbreaker) - The Man with Too Many Scars
 * Physical DPS (Monk / Dragoon / Ninja / Samurai / Bard / Machinist / Dancer) - No Greater Sport
 * Magical DPS (Black Mage / Summoner / Red Mage) - Hollow Pursuits
 * Healer (White Mage / Scholar / Astrologian) - Traditions and Travails
 * An additional quest will be unlocked upon completing the entirety of the main scenario and all four role quest series.


 * [5.x] New job quests have been added.
 * Disciples of War and Magic will be able to accept one new job quest after completing the final quest of the main scenario and their designated role quest series.


 * [5.x] Crystarium Deliveries have been added.
 * Crystarium Deliveries are a new type of Custom Deliveries. Each Disciple of the Hand or Land will be able to progress through one of five series of quests associated with the different facets of the Crystalline Mean. Completing deliveries for a facet of the Crystalline Mean will advance the story of that particular facet. Because Crystarium Delivery quests rewards include crafter's scrips and gatherer's scrips, players must first complete the quest "Inscrutable Tastes" before undertaking deliveries.
 * The Crystalline Mean
 * Facet of Forging (Blacksmith/Armorer/Goldsmith) - Iola, Forgemaster
 * Facet of Crafting (Carpenter/Leatherworker/Weaver) - Cherished Memories
 * Facet of Nourishing (Alchemist/Culinarian) - Friends of a Feather
 * Facet of Gathering (Miner/Botanist) - On the Trail of a Myth
 * Facet of Fishing (Fisher) - Well Eel Be Damned
 * An additional quest will be unlocked upon completing the entirety of the main scenario and all five Crystarium Delivery quest series.


 * [2.x][4.x] To support new and returning players, additions and adjustments have been made to rewards for certain main scenario, side story, and job quests.

Leves

 * [5.x] New leve quests have been added for Disciples of the Hand and Land.
 * [5.x] Tradecraft and fieldcraft leve quest rewards will be significantly reduced when using a class at level 70 or above to complete a leve with a level requirement below 70.

FATEs

 * [5.x] New FATEs have been added.
 * Players will receive bicolor gemstones upon completing FATEs in 5.0 areas. This currency can be exchanged with Gemstone Trader NPCs for various goods. Furthermore, as you continue to complete FATEs in these new areas, Gemstone Traders will offer a wider selection of items. To view your progress in each area, select Shared FATE under Travel in the main menu.

Treasure Hunt

 * [3.x][4.x][5.x] The following additions and adjustments have been made to treasure maps:
 * Gliderskin Treasure Maps and Zonureskin Treasure Maps have been added.
 * Rewards for Wyvernskin Treasure Maps and Gaganaskin Treasure Maps have been adjusted.
 * Allagan tomestones rewarded for completion of treasure maps have been changed from Allagan tomestones of mendacity and Allagan tomestones of genesis to Allagan tomestones of poetics.


 * [4.x][5.x] Players will now be synced to level 70 when entering the Lost Canals of Uznair, the Hidden Canals of Uznair, and the Shifting Altars of Uznair.

Grand and Free Companies

 * [5.x] Additional items will now be accepted for supply and provisioning missions.
 * [2.x] The display of submersible parameters has been adjusted.


 * [2.x] Blue mage, gunbreaker, and dancer symbol options have been added to Company Crests.

Housing

 * [2.x][5.x] Furnishings from the FFXIV Furnishing Design Contest have been added. Learn more about the Furnishing Design Contest.
 * [2.x][3.x][4.x][5.x] New furnishings have been added.
 * [2.x] Blue mage, gunbreaker, and dancer gear has been added for mannequins.

The Manderville Gold Saucer

 * [2.x] New prizes are available for purchase using MGP.
 * [2.x][5.x] The following additions and changes have been made to Triple Triad:
 * New cards have been added.
 * New NPC opponents for Triple Triad have been added.
 * Players can now engage in Triple Triad matches in new areas.
 * [2.x] The following additions and changes have been made to Doman mahjong:
 * An option to reset rank and rating has been added.
 * To reset your rating, select "Reset Rank/Rating" on the Mahjong tab of the Gold Saucer menu under Character on the main menu.
 * An image of your character will now be displayed when playing.
 * The display of calls can now be canceled by right-clicking with your mouse.
 * An icon will now be displayed to indicate when you enter furiten.
 * The "Auto-declare Winning Hand" feature has been added.
 * This can be toggled On at the start of a hand. It will default to Off once a new hand begins.
 * When the options to declare ron or call appear simultaneously, declaring ron will cause the option to call to be skipped automatically.
 * In the event of a draw, tenpai and noten (unable to call a winning hand) will be indicated for corresponding players.
 * When a player discards a tile, there is a certain probability of a short delay occurring, even when no other players call on that tile.

Miscellaneous

 * [5.x] Players can now select the Hrothgar and Viera races.
 * The Hrothgar and Viera races will be selectable when creating new characters, editing your character's appearance using Fantasia, or hiring a retainer.
 * [2.x][4.x][5.x] The following additions and adjustments have been made to the sightseeing log:
 * Shadowbringers entries have been added to the sightseeing log.
 * Entries can now be completed regardless of class/job.

Battle system

 * [5.x] The level cap for all Disciples of War and Magic has been raised to 80.
 * [2.x][3.x][4.x] The 100% increase in EXP gain granted by the armoury bonus now applies to all jobs below level 70.
 * From level 70 onward, the armoury bonus is a 50% increase in EXP gained.
 * [2.x][3.x][4.x] In accordance with the increase in level cap, bonuses for New Worlds and Preferred Worlds are now applicable up to level 69.
 * Please refer to the Lodestone for further information regarding bonuses for New Worlds and Preferred Worlds.
 * [5.x] New dungeons have been added.
 * [2.x] The EXP chain bonus in instanced dungeons has been removed.
 * In accordance with this change, the amount of EXP gained in instanced dungeons has been increased.
 * [5.x] The Trust system has been added.
 * This system allows you to challenge main scenario dungeons with a party of allied NPCs.
 * Parties must be composed of 1 tank, 1 healer, and 2 DPS. This feature cannot be used while in a party with other players.
 * Using the Trust System
 * Entering Dungeons for the First Time
 * After reaching the quest objective to clear a dungeon in the main scenario, several allied NPCs will be standing near the dungeon's entrance. Speak with them, and you will have the option to add them to your party and enter the dungeon.
 * Revisiting Dungeons
 * The Trust system can be used to enter dungeons you have already completed. First, select Trust under Duty in the main menu. In the window that appears, select the dungeon you wish to enter and the NPCs to accompany you.
 * [5.x] Item level sync has been applied to certain instanced quest battles.
 * [4.x][5.x] In accordance with the increase in level cap, players can now gain experience from level 70 dungeons and 4.x alliance raid dungeons.
 * [5.x] New trials have been added.
 * [4.x] The Echo will be applied to all 4.x trials.
 * [4.x] The strength of the Echo granted in Omega: Alphascape (Savage) has been increased.
 * The Echo will take effect upon entering Omega: Alphascape (Savage), increasing players' maximum HP, damage dealt, and healing potency by 20%.
 * Unlike other instances, the strength of the Echo will not increase in the event all party members are incapacitated.