2008 - (12/09/2008) The December Version Update Cometh!/Details

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===Weapons===
Name 	Lvl	Dam	Del	DPS 	Type 	Effects 	Jobs
Onishibari 	72 	28 	185	9.08 	Katana 	Evasion +5, Enhances "Beast Killer" effect, Vs. Beasts: Critical Hit Rate +7% 	NIN
Mokusa 	30 	39 	420	5.57 	Great Katana	Additional Effect: Wind Damage 	SAM
Firefly 	5 	11 	600	1.10 	Marksmanship	AGI +1 	THF RNG NIN COR
Custodes 	25 	+4 	+48	+.91*	Hand-to-hand	Additional Effect: Paralysis 	WAR MNK RDM THF PLD DRK BST RNG DNC
Koggelmander 	72 	43 	224	11.52	Sword 	STR +4, DEX +4, Enhances "Vermin Killer" effect, Vs. Vermin: Critical Hit Rate +7% 	WAR RDM THF PLD DRK BST BRD RNG NIN DRG BLU COR
Barkborer 	72 	49 	288	10.21	Axe 	Weapon Skill Accuracy +5, Enhances "Plantoid Killer" effect, Vs. Plantoids: Critical Hit Rate +7%	BST
Dabo 	75 	71 	396	10.76	Polearm 	Accuracy +10, Evasion +10, "Subtle Blow" +5, Additional Effect: Lightning Damage 	WAR PLD SAM DRG
Dabo +1 	75 	72 	385	11.22	Polearm 	Accuracy +11, Evasion +11, "Subtle Blow" +6, Additional Effect: Lightning Damage 	WAR PLD SAM DRG
Zaide 	72 	93 	478	11.67	Polearm 	Attack +8, Enhances "Beast Killer" effect, Vs. Beasts: Critical Hit Rate +7% 	DRG
Trainee Axe 	1 	1 	504	0.12 	Great Axe 	Latent Effect: Woodworking skill +1 	All
Mammut 	21 	40 	504	4.76 	Great Axe 	Additional Effect: Ice Damage 	WAR DRK
Eventreuse 	72 	90 	504	10.71	Great Axe 	AGI +4, Enhances "Plantoid Killer" effect, Vs. Plantoids: Critical Hit Rate +7% 	WAR
Pestle 	15 	11 	366	1.80 	Staff 	MP +10, Additional Effect: MP Drain 	WAR MNK WHM BLM RDM BST BRD SMN SCH
Dream Bell 	1 	1 	216	0.28 	Club 	 	All
Dream Bell +1 	1 	2 	210	0.57 	Club 	Singing Skill +1 	All
Zonure 	72 	39 	324	7.22 	Club 	STR +3, Attack +8, Enhances "Vermin Killer" effect, Vs. Vermin: Critical Hit Rate +7% 	WAR WHM PLD
Ermine's Tail 	72 	34 	194	10.52	Dagger 	Evasion +8, Enhances "Lizard Killer" effect, Vs. Lizards: Critical Hit Rate +7% 	WAR THF PLD DRK BRD RNG SAM NIN DRG COR PUP DNC
Surviver 	6 	19 	444	2.57 	Great Sword 	HP +5, MP +5 	WAR PLD DRK
Scheherazade 	72 	76 	430	10.60	Great Sword 	Parrying Skill +5, Enhances "Lizard Killer" effect, Vs. Lizards: Critical Hit Rate +7% 	DRK
Wurger 	21 	35 	540	3.89 	Archery 	Ranged Accuracy +3, Rainy Weather: Ranged Attack +3 	WAR PLD DRK RNG SAM
Attar of Roses	11 	 	 	 	Ammo 	HP +8, +3 	All
===Armor===
Name 	Type 	Lvl	Def	Effects 	Jobs
Eyepatch 	Head 	1 	1 	CHR +1 	All
Antica Band 	Head 	72 	 	DEX +3, AGI +3, Attack +5 	All
Gnole Crown 	Head 	72 	17 	Evasion +10, Guarding Skill +8, Parrying Skill +8 	WAR MNK THF BST NIN DNC
Rambler's Cloak 	Body 	1 	3 	Cannot equip Headgear, Latent Effect: STR +5 	MNK WHM BLM RDM PLD BRD RNG SMN BLU PUP SCH
Benedight Coat 	Body 	20 	4 	Cannot equip Handgear, Light +15 	All ♂
Argent Coat 	Body 	40 	5 	Cannot equip Handgear, CHR +1 	All ♂
Platino Coat 	Body 	40 	5 	Cannot equip Handgear, CHR +3 	All ♂
Gothic Gauntlets 	Hands 	43 	12 	STR +3, Enmity +2, Physical damage: "Ice Spikes" effect, Set: Increases Attack and Ranged Attack	WAR PLD DRK BST SAM NIN
Phlegethon's Trousers	Legs 	15 	10 	STR +1, Fire Weather: STR +5 	WAR RDM THF PLD DRK BST BRD RNG SAM NIN DRG BLU COR DNC
Benedight Hose 	Legs 	20 	2 	Cannot equip Footgear, Light +10 	All
Argent Hose 	Legs 	40 	4 	Cannot equip Footgear 	All ♂
Platino Hose 	Legs 	40 	4 	Cannot equip Footgear, CHR +2 	All
Herder's Subligar 	Legs 	25 	8 	Enhances Pet Accuracy 	BST DRG SMN PUP
Noble Poulaines 	Feet 	1 	1 	Evasion +1 	All
Rambler's Gaiters 	Feet 	25 	5 	INT +2, Evasion +5 	MNK WHM BLM RDM THF DRK BRD RNG SMN BLU COR PUP DNC SCH
Gothic Sabatons 	Feet 	43 	7 	DEX +3, Enmity +2, Physical damage: "Ice Spikes" effect, Set: Increases Attack and Ranged Attack 	WAR PLD DRK BST SAM NIN
Blind Ring 	Ring 	5 	 	Enchantment: "Blind" 	All
Desperado Ring 	Ring 	9 	 	Latent Effect: Attack +5 	WHM BLM RDM PLD DRK SMN BLU SCH
Protect Ring 	Ring 	32 	 	AGI +1, Enchantment: "Protect II" 	All
Smilodon Ring 	Ring 	32 	 	AGI +1 	All
Smilodon Ring +1 	Ring 	32 	 	AGI +2, Accuracy +1 	All
Antica Ring 	Ring 	72 	 	Ninjutsu Skill +2, Blue Magic Skill +2 	All
Bronze Bandolier 	Waist 	5 	 	Ranged Accuracy +1 Dispense: Bronze Bullet 	THF RNG NIN COR
Pinwheel Belt 	Waist 	30 	2 	Dispense: Pinwheel 	WAR RDM THF DRK NIN COR
Lycopodium Sash 	Waist 	72 	 	Accuracy +9, Daytime: Adds "Regen" effect 	All
Protect Earring 	Earring	9 	 	Enchantment: "Protect" 	All
Pennon Earring 	Earring	61 	 	HP +15, AGI +2 	All
Pennon Earring +1 	Earring	61 	 	HP +17, AGI +3 	All
Lycopodium Earring 	Earring	72 	 	Sword enhancement spell damage +2 	All
Mamool Ja Earring 	Earring	72 	 	MND +3, Enchantment: "Reraise III" 	All
Elixir Tank 	Back 	1 	 	Dispense: Elixir 	All
Mamool Ja Mantle 	Back 	72 	6 	Ranged Accuracy +5 Ranged Attack +10 	THF RNG NIN COR
Pile Chain 	Neck 	3 	 	HP +3, Accuracy +1 	All
Buffoon's Collar 	Neck 	5 	 	HP +3, Reduces Overload Rate 	PUP
Buffoon's Collar +1 	Neck 	5 	 	HP +5, Reduces Overload Rate 	PUP
Haraldr's Mufflers 	Neck 	40 	2 	"Store TP" +1, Rainy Weather: "Store TP" +5 	All
Gnole Torque 	Neck 	72 	 	MND +5, MP Recovered While Healing +3 	All
===Artifact Armor +1===
Name 	Type 	Lvl	Def	Effects 	Jobs
Scholar's Mortarboard +1	Head 	74 	16 	MP +20, INT +5, Enhances "Sublimation" effect, Enmity -1 	SCH
Scholar's Gown +1 	Body 	74 	39 	MP +18, INT +3, MND +3, Enhances "Dark Arts" effect, MP recovered while healing +5	SCH
Scholar's Bracers +1 	Hands	74 	14 	MP +20, MND +5, Spell interruption rate down 20%, Enmity -3 	SCH
Scholar's Pants +1 	Legs 	74 	28 	MP +25, VIT +3, MND +3, Enmity -2, Enhances "Light Arts" effect 	SCH
Scholar's Loafers +1 	Feet 	74 	11 	MP +20, AGI +3, INT +3, Enmity -2, Grimoire: Reduces spellcasting time 	SCH
Dancer's Tiara +1 	Head 	74 	19 	HP +15, DEX +4, CHR +4, Enmity -2 Increases "Samba" duration 	DNC
Dancer's Casaque +1 	Body 	74 	39 	HP +25, STR +5, DEX +5, "Waltz" potency +10%, Enmity -2 	DNC
Dancer's Bangles +1 	Hands	74 	16 	HP +17, DEX +4, AGI +4, Attack +5, Increases "Step" accuracy 	DNC
Dancer's Tights +1 	Legs 	74 	29 	HP +15, CHR +5, VIT +5, Accuracy +5, Attack +5, Enmity -1 	DNC
Dancer's Shoes +1 	Feet 	74 	15 	HP +12, AGI +3, STR +3, Attack +5, Evasion +5, Increases "Jig" duration 	DNC
===Relic Armor===
Name 	Type 	Lvl	Def	Effects 	Jobs
Argute Mortarboard	Head 	75 	16 	HP +10, MP +10, MND +5, Elemental Magic skill +7, Grimoire: Reduces spellcasting time 	SCH
Argute Gown 	Body 	74 	38 	HP +15, MP +15, Enhancing Magic skill +7, Magic Defense Bonus +5, Enhances "Sublimation" effect	SCH
Argute Bracers 	Hands	71 	14 	MP +20, INT +3, MND +3, Enfeebling magic skill +7, Enmity -2 	SCH
Argute Pants 	Legs 	73 	27 	HP +15, MP +15, INT +5, Dark magic skill +7, Enmity" -2 	SCH
Argute Loafers 	Feet 	72 	13 	MP +20, Healing Magic skill +7, Weather: Enhances Celerity and Alacrity effect 	SCH
Argute Belt 	Waist	70 	6 	MP +20, MND +5, INT +5, Magic Accuracy +2, "Magic Defense Bonus" +2 	SCH
Etoile Tiara 	Head 	72 	18 	HP +20, STR +4, Attack +5, "Waltz" potency +5% 	DNC
Etoile Casaque 	Body 	75 	39 	DEX +4, Accuracy +10, Attack +12, Enhances "Violent Flourish" effect 	DNC
Etoile Bangles 	Hands	71 	17 	HP +15, VIT +3, AGI +3 	DNC
Etoile Tights 	Legs 	74 	28 	STR +3, CHR +3, Haste +3%, Increases "Jig" duration 	DNC
Etoile Toe Shoes 	Feet 	73 	16 	DEX +3, Accuracy +3, Increases "Step" accuracy 	DNC
Etoile Cape 	Back 	70 	5 	DEX +5, CHR +5, Accuracy +5, Evasion +5 	DNC
===Relic Armor +1===
Name 	Type 	Lvl	Def	Effects 	Jobs
Argute Mortarboard +1	Head 	75 	17 	HP+12 MP+12 MND+6 Elemental magic skill +7 Grimoire: Reduces spellcasting time 	SCH
Argute Gown +1 	Body 	75 	39 	HP+17 MP+17 Enhancing magic skill +7 "Magic Defense Bonus"+6 Enhances "Sublimation" effect	SCH
Argute Bracers +1 	Hands	75 	16 	MP+20 INT+4 MND+4 Enfeebling magic skill +7 Enmity-3 	SCH
Argute Pants +1 	Legs 	75 	29 	HP+17 MP+17 INT+6 Dark magic skill +7 Enmity-3 	SCH
Argute Loafers +1 	Feet 	75 	14 	MP+25 Healing magic skill +9 Weather: Enhances "Celerity" and "Alacrity" effect 	SCH
Etoile Tiara +1 	Head 	75 	19 	HP+20 STR+5 Attack+7 "Waltz" potency +5% 	DNC
Etoile Casaque +1 	Body 	75 	40 	DEX+4 Accuracy+12 Attack+14 Enhances "Violent Flourish" effect 	DNC
Etoile Bangles +1 	Hands	75 	18 	HP+15 VIT+4 AGI+4 Attack+5 Evasion+5 Enmity+3 	DNC
Etoile Tights +1 	Legs 	75 	29 	STR+4 CHR+4 Haste+3% Increases "Jig" duration 	DNC
Etoile Shoes +1 	Feet 	75 	17 	HP+20 DEX+4 Accuracy+5 Increases "Step" accuracy 	DNC
===Relic Armor -1===
Name 	Description
Argute Mortarboard -1	An argute mortarboard. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Argute Gown -1 	An argute gown. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Argute Bracers -1 	A pair of argute bracers. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Argute Pants -1 	A pair of argute pants. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Argute Loafers -1 	A pair of argute loafers. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Etoile Tiara -1 	An etoile tiara. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Etoile Casaque -1 	An etoile casaque. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Etoile Bangles -1 	A pair of etoile bangles. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Etoile Tights -1 	A pair of etoile tights. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
Etoile Shoes -1 	A pair of etoile shoes. It is badly damaged and can no longer be worn.
===Furniture===
Name 	Description 	Obtained
Blue Round Table 	A circular table adorned with a blue ornament, for use during the festival season. 	Woodworking
Green Round Table 	A circular table adorned with a green ornament, for use during the festival season. 	Woodworking
Red Round Table 	A circular table adorned with a red ornament, for use during the festival season. 	Woodworking
White Round Table 	A circular table adorned with a white ornament, for use during the festival season. 	Woodworking
Yellow Round Table	A circular table adorned with a yellow ornament, for use during the festival season. 	Woodworking
Harp Stool 	A simple yet elegant stool of San d'Orian design, favored by harpists throughout the kingdom. 	Woodworking
Winged Altar 	Authorized by the San d'Orian Cathedral for use in worship of the Dawn Goddess. 	
Winged Balance 	Used when paying reverence to the Star Sybil. 	Bonecrafting
Winged Plaque 	Authorized by the Eimert Church for use in worship of the Dawn Goddess. 	
Jeunoan Flag 	A Grand Duchy of Jeuno flag. The white background represents Jeuno's long history of neutrality. A shining sun and three-pointed bridge are emblazoned in the center.	Mission
Jeunoan Tree 	A festive tree decorated in the Jeunoan fashion. 	
Stuffed Chocobo 	An adorable plush baby chocobo, with soft feathers that look and feel just like the real thing! 	VanaFesta 2008
Buffalo Milk Case 	A sturdy wooden container, used by moogles to ship fresh buffalo milk from Buffalo Bonanza Ranch to vendors across the three nations. 	
===Items===
Name 	Description
BB Ranch Milk 	A bottle of rich, creamy buffalo milk, lovingly produced by the moogles at Buffalo Bonanza Ranch.
Pest Repellent 	An ornate flask containing a murky, pungent liquid commonly used in the Ruhotz Silvermines to ward off insect attacks. Its potent aroma suppresses the pests' hostile instincts.
Rusted Nugget 	A nugget of some indeterminate metal. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Sooty Nugget 	A nugget of some indeterminate metal. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Charred Nugget 	A nugget of some indeterminate metal. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Warped Ingot 	A ingot of some indeterminate alloy. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Cyan Fluid 	A flask of unusual fluid with an odd consistency. Its origin and properties are not immediately clear.
Magenta Fluid 	A flask of unusual fluid with an odd consistency. Its origin and properties are not immediately clear.
Yellow Fluid 	A flask of unusual fluid with an odd consistency. Its origin and properties are not immediately clear.
Black Fluid 	A flask of unusual fluid with an odd consistency. Its origin and properties are not immediately clear.
Fine Rice Flour 	A powdery foodstuff of unknown origin, the specific properties of which are uncertain.
Crumbly Bonemeal 	A powdery foodstuff of unknown origin, the specific properties of which are uncertain.
Fluffy Egg Powder 	A powdery foodstuff of unknown origin, the specific properties of which are uncertain.
Sticky Starch 	A powdery foodstuff of unknown origin, the specific properties of which are uncertain.
Mildewed Log 	A debilitated old log. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Sodden Log 	A debilitated old log. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Blackened Log 	A debilitated old log. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Grimy Plywood 	A crude piece of plywood. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Cupreous Nugget 	A nugget of some indeterminate metal. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Silvery Nugget 	A nugget of some indeterminate metal. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Leaden Nugget 	A nugget of some indeterminate metal. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Gilt Ingot 	A ingot of some indeterminate alloy. Its exact properties are uncertain.
Soiled Bone 	An animal bone of indeterminate quality and origin.
Soiled Tusk 	An animal tusk of indeterminate quality and origin.
Soiled Horn 	An animal horn of indeterminate quality and origin.
Dark Ixion Ferrule 	A ferrule fashioned from the gnarled horn of Dark Ixion. Long after being separated from its master, it continues to pulse and throb with an otherworldly energy.
Orange Texture Dye 	An all-natural, orange dye used in the coloring of cloth.
Silky Suede 	The tough hide of a buffalo has been meticulously napped to create this silky-smooth fabric.
Cassiopeia Card 	A card created by the moogles for the Starlight Celebration. When opened, you can see twinkling stars.
Perseus Card 	A card created by the moogles for the Starlight Celebration. When opened, you can see twinkling stars.
Spirit Smilodon Leather	Enhanced by the power of anima, the toughness of this piece of smilodon leather is unworldly.
Lycopodium Cap 	A cork cap branded with the face of a lycopodium. A Buffalo Bonanza Ranch exclusive. Collect them all!
Korrigan Cap 	A cork cap branded with the face of a korrigan. A Buffalo Bonanza Ranch exclusive. Collect them all!
Mandragora Cap 	A cork cap branded with the face of a mandragora. A Buffalo Bonanza Ranch exclusive. Collect them all!
Hydrangea 	An exotic flower that grows only in the Far East, with leafy petals that change hue from deep blue to a rich reddish-violet.
Cernunnos Bulb 	The bulb of the mobile plant known as the Cernunnos. Though currently in stasis, it can grow with the proper nutrients.
Electrum Stud 	A decorative electrum button embossed with a simple design.
Gold Stud 	A decorative gold button embossed with a simple design.
Brilliantine 	A lustrous variety of tweed used as lining in coats and various other types of apparel.
Filet Lace 	An exquisite, meticulously stitched piece of lace with a fishnet pattern.
Glossy Silver Thread 	An artificial fiber of indeterminate material, quality, and origin.
Shiny Gold Thread 	An artificial fiber of indeterminate material, quality, and origin.
Garish Black Thread 	An artificial fiber of indeterminate material, quality, and origin.
===Food===
Name 	Description
Cherry Bavarois 	A delectable cherry cream thickened with gelatin, then chilled and molded into a scrumptious dessert.
Cherry Bavarois +1	The sweetest, ripest cherries have been hand-picked to create a sublime bavarois fit for emperors and kings.
Marinara Pizza 	A classic pizza recipe using a zesty marinara sauce, and topped with delectable chunks of fish and seafood.
Marinara Pizza +1 	Ahoy there, captain! You've hauled in the ultimate in seafood pizzas, simply loaded with succulent morsels of only the finest ocean delights.
Marinara Sauce 	A zesty tomato sauce flavored with olives and anchovies. Perfect for seafood dishes.
===Quests===
Quest 	Type	Client 	Location
Embers of His Past 	 	Fari-Wari	Aht Urhgan Whitegate (K-12)
Forest for the Trees	 	Ramua 	Northern San d'Oria (E-3)
The Swarm 	 	n/a 	Rolanberry Fields (S) (D-9)
===Wings of the Goddess Missions===
Mission	Title 	Type 	Reward
09 	Dancers in Distress 	Cutscene 	None
10 	Daughter of a Knight 	Quest/Fight	None
11 	A Spoonful of Sugar 	Cutscene 	None
12 	Affairs of State 	Cutscene 	None
13 	Borne by the Wind 	Cutscene 	None
14 	A Nation on the Brink	Fight 	Jeunoan FlagTitle: Battle of Jeuno Veteran
15 	Crossroads of Time 	Current End	None
===Notorious Monsters===
Name 	Level	Zone 	Family 	Notable Drop(s)
Cernunnos	??? 	Jugner Forest	Treants	None - Quest NM.
=== Changes to NPCs ===
*Bastok Outpost Warp NPC Conrad moved from Metalworks (F-8) to Bastok Mines at (K-9).
*San d'Oria Outpost Warp NPC Jeanvirgaud moved from Northern San d'Oria (D-9) -> Northern San d'Oria (K-9)
*Windurst Outpost Warp NPC Rottata moved from Port Windurst (D-5) -> Port Windurst (L-4)