Signet

A Signet is a special type of status effect from Final Fantasy XI. They are mutually exclusive, though this is not a disadvantage since there is no overlap in their use. It also does not go away, as all other status effects aside from Dedication, upon the player being KO'd. It only benefits players on the original campaign map.
Having a signet will show that the player is participating in their country's Conquest. While they has this effect, a portion of their experience is automatically transferred into Conquest Points in areas subject to conquest. Conquest points can be exchanged for items and equipment as a sort of reward for their efforts. Furthermore, having an appropriate signet-type effect is a requirement for monsters to drop crystals when defeated.
A Signet is given the gate guards of the player's country, one representative in each of the opposing cities' embassies, and by all Ducal guards in Jeuno. The signet lasts a number of hours equal to the player's rank plus the nation's position in conquest the previous week—one hour for 1st place, two for second, and three for third. There are 10 ranks and 3 positions in conquest so a signet can last anywhere between 2 and 13 hours.
Conquest points can only be gained in areas subject to conquest, that being the main portion of Vana'diel in the 'present time' in game, all zones that were created before Treasures of Aht Urhgan and Wings of the Goddess. In game terms, this is the "middle lands."
==Effects==
While in a Conquest region with the Signet effect active, the following will occur:
*Defeating an enemy that grants experience points (Easy Prey or higher), will earn Conquest Points amounting to 10-20% of the experience points received, depending on the region modifier.
*Earning experience points by defeating enemies will increase the nation of allegiance's conquest standing in the region.
*When defeating an enemy that grants experience points, there is a chance that an elemental crystal will drop. When in a party with other members who also have Signet active, there is a chance that additional crystals can drop.
**Crystals will not drop from enemies in a region that is under Beastmen control.
==Bonuses==
The following bonuses are available with the Signet effect:
*Increased Healing HP.
*No TP loss while resting.
*Bonus experience earned in smaller parties.
*Increased defense and evasion against attacks from the players' auto-attack target (Even Match or weaker).
*MP Regeneration while under 50% of total MP.
==Conquest Point items==
Items that are available only during 1st or 2nd Conquest Ranking are indicated with a 1st or 1st, 2nd next to their name.
===Any rank items===
The following are available from all Conquest Overseers.
Required rank	Cost 	Equipment
Any Rank 	7 CP 	Instant Reraise
Any Rank 	10 CP 	Instant Warp
Any Rank 	2500 CP	Return Ring
Any Rank 	9000 CP	Homing Ring
Any Rank 	500 CP 	Chariot Band
Any Rank 	1000 CP	Empress Band
Any Rank 	2000 CP	Emperor Band
Any Rank 	5000 CP	Warp Ring
Any Rank 	1000 CP	Cipher: Tenzen(Only available during Alter Ego Extravaganza)
Any Rank 	1000 CP	Cipher: Kukki(Only available during Alter Ego Extravaganza)
===Bastokian items===
Rank Requirement	Cost 	Items
Rank 1 	1000 CP 	Legionnaire's Scythe (1st)Legionnaire's Staff (1st, 2nd)Legionnaire's KnucklesLegionnaire's AxeLegionnaire's CrossbowLegionnaire's CapLegionnaire's MittensLegionnaire's Leggings
Rank 2 	2000 CP 	Decurion's Shield (1st)Decurion's Dagger (1st, 2nd)Decurion's HammerLegionnaire's HarnessLegionnaire's Subligar
Rank 3 	4000 CP 	Legionnaire's Circlet (1st)Bastokan Ring (1st)Centurion's Sword (1st, 2nd)Centurion's AxeCenturion's VisorCenturion's Scale MailCenturion's Finger GauntletsCenturion's CuissesCenturion's GreavesRepublican Bronze Medal
Rank 4 	8000 CP 	Junior Musketeer's Chakram (1st)Iron Musketeer's Gambison (1st, 2nd)Junior Musketeer's TuckIron Musketeer's ArmetIron Musketeer's GauntletsIron Musketeer's Sabatons
Rank 5 	16000 CP	Musketeer Gun (1st)Musketeer's Pole (1st, 2nd)Musketeer's SwordIron Musketeer's CuirassIron Musketeer's CuissesRepublican Iron Medal
Rank 6 	24000 CP	Musketeer Commander's Rod (1st)Iron Musketeer's Gorget (1st)Musketeer Commander's Falchion (1st, 2nd)Musketeer Commander's Shield (1st, 2nd)Republican Mythril MedalRepublican Army Mantle
Rank 7 	32000 CP	Gold Musketeer's Ring (1st)Gold Musketeer's Uchigatana (1st, 2nd)Iron Musketeer's Quiver
Rank 8 	40000 CP	Republican Gold Medal (1st)Presidential Hairpin (1st, 2nd)Praefectus's Gloves
Rank 9 	48000 CP	Senior Gold Musketeer's Scimitar (1st)Senior Gold Musketeer's AxeSenior Gold Musketeer's ScytheSenior Gold Musketeer's Rod
Rank 10 	56000 CP	Republic Aketon 1st
Rank 10 	5000 CP 	Republic Signet Staff (always available under Common Items)
===Windurstian items===
Rank Requirement	Cost 	Items
Rank 1 	1000 CP 	Freesword's Staff (1st)Freesword's Slops (1st, 2nd)Freesword's BaghnakhsFreesword's ClubFreesword's Bow
Rank 2 	2000 CP 	Mercenary's Greatsword (1st)Mercenary's Knife (1st, 2nd)Mercenary's PoleMercenary's HachimakiMercenary's GiMercenary's TekkoMercenary's SitabakiMercenary's Kyahan
Rank 3 	4000 CP 	Mercenary Captain's Belt (1st)Windurstian Ring (1st)Mercenary Captain's Kukri (1st, 2nd)Mercenary Captain's ScytheMercenary Captain's HeadgearMercenary Captain's DoubletMercenary Captain's GlovesMercenary Captain's HoseMercenary Captain's Gaiters
Rank 4 	8000 CP 	Combat Caster's Axe (1st)Combat Caster's Scimitar (1st, 2nd)Combat Caster's DaggerCombat Caster's MittsCombat Caster's SlacksCombat Caster's ShoesCombat Caster's CloakCombat Caster's BoomerangGreen Scarf
Rank 5 	16000 CP	Tactician Magician's Hooks (1st)Tactician Magician's Wand (1st, 2nd)Tactician Magician's Hat (1st, 2nd)Tactician Magician's EspadonTactician Magician's CoatTactician Magician's CuffsTactician Magician's SlopsTactician Magician's PigachesPaisley Scarf
Rank 6 	24000 CP	Wise Wizard's Anelace (1st)Wise Wizard's Bilbo (1st, 2nd)Wise Wizard's Staff (1st, 2nd)Checkered ScarfFederal Army Mantle
Rank 7 	32000 CP	Patriarch Protector's Ring (1st)Patriarch Protector's Shield (1st, 2nd)Combat Caster's Quiver (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Rank 8 	40000 CP	Windurstian Scarf (1st)Master Caster's Bracelets (1st, 2nd)Master Caster's Mitts
Rank 9 	48000 CP	Master Caster's Knife (1st)Master Caster's Baghnakhs (1st, 2nd)Master Caster's PoleMaster Caster's Bow
Rank 10 	56000 CP	Federation Aketon (1st)
Rank 10 	5000 CP 	Federation Signet Staff (always available under Common Items)
===San d'Orian items===
Rank Requirement	Cost 	Items
Rank 1 	1000 CP 	Royal Footman's Tunic (1st)Royal Archer's Cesti (1st, 2nd)Royal Archer's SwordRoyal Footman's BandanaRoyal Archer's LongbowRoyal Footman's GlovesRoyal Footman's Boots
Rank 2 	2000 CP 	Royal Footman's Clogs (1st)Royal Spearman's Horn (1st, 2nd)Royal Spearman's SpearRoyal Footman's VestRoyal Footman's Trousers
Rank 3 	4000 CP 	Royal Squire's Mace (1st)San d'Orian Ring (1st)Royal Squire's Dagger (1st, 2nd)Royal Squire's HalberdRoyal Squire's HelmRoyal Squire's MufflersRoyal Squire's SolleretsRoyal Squire's Collar
Rank 4 	8000 CP 	Royal Squire's Shield (1st)Royal Squire's Robe (1st, 2nd)Royal Swordsman's BladeRoyal Squire's ChainmailRoyal Squire's Breeches
Rank 5 	16000 CP	Royal Knight's Cloak (1st)Royal Knight's Belt (1st, 2nd)Temple Knight Army SwordRoyal Knight Army LanceRoyal Knight's MufflersRoyal Knight's SolleretsRoyal Knight Army ShieldTemple Knight Army ShieldTemple Knight Army CollarRoyal Knight Army Collar
Rank 6 	24000 CP	Royal Guard's Fleuret (1st)Royal Guard's Sword (1st)Royal Guard's Rod (1st)Royal Knight's Breeches (1st)Royal Knight's Chainmail (1st)Royal Guard's Shield (1st, 2nd)Royal Knight's AketonRoyal Knight's BascinetRoyal Guard's CollarRoyal Army Mantle
Rank 7 	32000 CP	Grand Knight's Ring (1st)Grand Knight's Lance (1st, 2nd)Temple Knight's Arrow
Rank 8 	40000 CP	Grand Temple Knight's Collar (1st)Grand Temple Knight's Bangles (1st, 2nd)Grand Temple Knight's Gauntlets
Rank 9 	48000 CP	Reserve Captain's Lance (1st)Reserve Captain's Mace (1st, 2nd)Reserve Captain's GreatswordReserve Captain's Pick
Rank 10 	56000 CP	Kingdom Aketon (1st)
Rank 10 	5000 CP 	Kingdom Signet Staff (always available under Common Items)
==Trivia==
*Originally, Signet provided no benefits besides enabling crystal drops and adding conquest points when an enemy is killed. However, due to the decreasing popularity of the Signet as well as regular and Rise of the Zilart areas in favor of Aht Urhgan areas and their sanction, which provides experience bonuses, Signet was changed to allow players to keep their TP while resting.
*One of the things the player's Adventuring Fellow might say when chatted with is, "I just realized something. I've never once had Signet cast on me. Oh well, never mind..."
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