Variant and Criterion Dungeons

Variant Dungeons and Criterion Dungeons are a type of duty found in Final Fantasy XIV. They were introduced in patch 6.25 and are designed for groups of 1-4 players depending on the duty. Unlike most duties, these are accessed through the "V&C Dungeon Finder" and are (so far) not associated with any roulettes.
==Variant Dungeons==
Variant dungeons see a party of 1 to 4 players escort an NPC through to an end objective. Unlike regular dungeons, there are multiple paths and final bosses, with the routes changing depending on both player choice and chance. Boss mechanics can also be affected by the same variables. On top of this, players able to assign 2 "Variant actions" to assist with clearing the instances.
	Name	Level	Item Level	Escort NPC 	Unlock	Tomestones	Release
	 	90 	575 	Nanamo Ul Namo 	 	 	6.25
	 	90 	605 	Hancock Fitzgerald	 	 	6.45
	 	90 	605 	Matsya 	 	 	6.51
==Criterion Dungeons==
Criterion Dungeons are altered versions of their Variant counterparts. Unlike Variants, these instances are tuned for a light party of max level players and have only one set path. They also feature more dangerous mobs as well as having bosses from the variant countrpart appear with more mechanics. Most forms of player ressurection are restricted, with the exception of the "Variant Raise II" action assigned to all players. Players can only carry and use 1 charge of this action, though charges can be obtained via clearing objectives or experiencing a party wipe. Unlike in Variant Dungeons, Variant Raise II is the only variant action that can be assigned.
For an extra layer of challenge, Criterion dungeons also have (Savage) verions. These instances follow the same layout and structure of Criterion dungeons, but with further buffs to enemy health and damage as well as further restrictions. These include the complete restriction of all forms of ressurection, having to clear the dungeon in a single pull, and all of the enemies in the dungeon having a shared enrage timer that activates from pulling the first enemy.
	Name	Level	Item Level	Final Boss 	Unlock	Tomestones	Release
	 	90 	610 	Shadowcaster Zeles Gah	 	 	6.25
	 	90 	640 	Moko the Restless 	 	 	6.45
	 	90 	640 	Statice 	 	 	6.51
==Notes==
Category:Variant Dungeons in Final Fantasy XIV