2017 - (08/03/2017) The August Version Update Has Landed!

Category:Version Updates
≪August 3, 2017 Version Update≫(quick link to new item details)
This month's Ambuscade lineup features some of Vana'diel's most putrid fiends-morbols!
Other additions and adjustments include some monk changes, new Superior 2 equipment, and a revamp of the Vana'diel Adventurer Recruitment Program rewards.
Read on for details.
==Event-related==
*A new NPC, Boisterous Jackal, has been added to Lower Jeuno (H-7).
::Boisterous Jackal has information about various strange apparatuses.
*Strange apparatus-related doctor/administrator status will no longer be removed when logging out or changing areas.
*The Curio Vendor Moogles will now sell the following items to those in possession of Rhapsody in Umber rather than Rhapsody in Azure.
::Davoi Coffer Key / Beadeaux Coffer Key / Oztroja Coffer Key / Nest Coffer Key / Eldieme Coffer Key / Garlaige Coffer Key / Zvahl Coffer Key / Uggalepih Coffer Key / Den Coffer Key / Kuftal Coffer Key / Boyahda Coffer Key / Cauldron Coffer Key / Quicksand Coffer Key / Toraimorai Coffer Key / Ru’Aun Coffer Key / Grotto Coffer Key / Ve’Lugannon Coffer Key / Newton Coffer Key
==Battle-related==
*Ambuscade has undergone the following additions and adjustments.
:*Ambuscades and Intense Ambuscades now have new foes to tackle.
::The related Records of Eminence objectives have been adjusted accordingly.
:::
:*Some items obtainable in exchange for badges of gallantry have been swapped out.
*Certain monk abilities have undergone changes and adjustments.
::Some limitations apply when monk is used as a sub job.
:*Boost has undergone the following adjustments.
::*Autoattack delay will increase while active.
::*The next autoattack will deal increased damage.
::*Then next autoattack will generate increased TP if it connects.
::*While active, the next weapon skill used before an autoattack occurs will deal increased damage.
::*The next autoattack/weapon skill will have its damage modified my STR.
::*The effect duration has been changed from 180 to your attack delay.
::*The recast time has been changed from 15 seconds to 60 seconds.
:*Focus has undergone the following adjustments.
::*Accuracy and critical hit rate are increased while active.
:::*The actual values are based on your level.
::*The effect duration has been changed from 120 seconds to 30 seconds.
::*The recast time has been changed from 300 seconds to 120 seconds.
::*In line with the above change, the Focus Recast merit point category has changed from a 10 second reduction to a 4 second reduction.
:*Dodge has undergone the following adjustments.
::*Evasion and guarding rate are increased.
:::*The actual values are based on your level.
::*The effect duration has been changed from 120 seconds to 30 seconds.
::*The recast time has been changed from 300 seconds to 120 seconds.
::*In line with the above change, the Dodge Recast merit point category has changed from a 10 second reduction to a 4 second reduction.
:*Chakra has undergone the following adjustments.
::*The amount of HP restored has been increased.
:::*The actual value is based on your level.
::*The recast time has been changed from 300 seconds to 180 seconds.
::*In line with the above change, the Chakra Recast merit point category has changed from a 10 second reduction to a 6 second reduction.
:*Footwork now adds weapon damage to the damage of kick attacks.
*The damage of the following alter egos has been increased owing to the adjustments to hand-to-hand weapons mentioned later in these notes.
::Prishe / Nashmeira / Zazagar / Maat / Babban Ny Mheillea / Abenzio / Lhe Lhangavo / Abquhbah / Prishe II / Nashmeira II / Maat (UC)
==Item-related==
*New equipment usable with the Superior 2 gift have been added.
:This new equipment can be traded or bought and sold at the auction house.
*New items have been added.
*New synthesis recipes have been added.
*New synergy recipes have been added.
<<Adept>> 	<<Adept>> 	<<Adept>>
Item 	Required Synthesis Skill	Materials
Beryllium Arrow	Woodworking 	Beryllium arrowheads, exalted lumber, mixed fletchings
Beryllium Bolt 	Woodworking 	Beryllium bolt heads, divine lumber
*Damage and delay values for item level 119 hand-to-hand weapons have been adjusted.
*The effects of the Boost+ attribute are now modified by STR.
::Certain attributes on some of these weapons have been adjusted to account for this change.
*Rewards for the Vana’diel Adventurer Recruitment Program have been updated.
::Read on for the North American version.
::Read on for the European version.
*The following items have been adjusted.
Item 	Pre-adjustment 	Post-adjustment
Guide Beret 	DEF:1Enchant: Level sync with sprout (whensprout is level 50 or below)Lv1～ All Jobs<1/1 0:30/[30:00, 0:30]> 	DEF:1Combat skill gain rate +3Magic skill gain rate +3Experience point bonus: +150%Maximum duration: 720 minMaximum bonus: 30000Lv1～ All Jobs<1/1 0:30/[20:00:00, 0:30]>
Sprout Beret	DEF:1Enchantment: Remove guide levelrestrictionLv1～ All Jobs<1/1 0:30/[10:00, 0:30]> 	DEF:1Combat skill gain rate +3Magic skill gain rate +3Capacity point bonus: +150%Maximum duration: 720 minMaximum bonus: 30000Lv1～ All Jobs<1/1 0:30/[20:00:00, 0:30]>
*The following ammunition may now be stored in quivers.
::Beryllium Arrow / Beryllium Bolts
*Additional items may now be stored with the porter moogle.
:*Storage Slip 22
:::Pot of Wards / White Clematis / Pink Clematis / Birch Tree / Mumor Statue / Ullegore Statue
==System-related==
*The key item Ancient Melody: O is now categorized as a temporary key item.
==Resolved Issues==
*Various issues with incorrect help text and dialogue.
*Various issues with incorrect Records of Eminence objective descriptors.
*The issue with the Nibiru Harp wherein the Carols+2 effect was affecting non-Carol songs.
==Known Issues==
*The help text for the monk ability Boost is incorrect.
*The log occasionally displays incorrect text when using Boost under certain conditions.