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The famous MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has been around for years and has a pretty large fan base. This is the original version of the fourteenth entry in the main Final Fantasy series and the second MMORPG in the series after Final Fantasy XI. Besides, it receives updates that increase the gameplay experience. The game received a new update a while ago named Version 6.38, which brings tons of changes to the game. Check out the Final Fantasy (FF 14 ) XIV 6.38 update patch notes below.
Final Fantasy XIV 6.38 Update Patch Notes
- These additions and adjustments only require the purchase of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward. (2.x)
- These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. (4.x)
- These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers. (5.x)
- These additions and adjustments require the purchase and registration of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. (6.x)
- These additions and adjustments contain elements that may require the purchase and registration of the expansion packs noted above. (2.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x)
Battle System – Final Fantasy (FF 14 ) XIV 6.38 Update Patch Notes
- The weekly restriction on receiving Unsung Blades of Abyssos from Abyssos: The Eighth Circle has been removed. (6.x)
- The following adjustments have been made to Pandæmonium: Abyssos (Savage): (6.x)
- Two treasure coffers will now always appear. Furthermore, the weekly restriction on rewards obtained from coffers has been removed.
- The weekly entrance restriction on all areas of Pandæmonium: Abyssos (Savage) has been removed.
- Players may now proceed directly to any circle of Pandæmonium: Abyssos (Savage).
The item required to enhance weapons purchased with Allagan tomestones of causality, Moonshine Brine, can be purchased from the following vendor: (6.x)
| Vendor | Item Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Nesvaaz, Radz-at-Han (X:10.6 Y:10.0) | Aglaia Coin Euphrosyne Coin |
Upgrading Equipment
- After acquiring the items to enhance your equipment from J’lakshai, Wilmetta, or Nesvaaz, speak with Khaldeen in Radz-at-Han (X:10.9 Y:10.4) and exchange them for the augmented gear of your choice.
PvP (2.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x)
Paladin
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Phalanx | Reduced damage taken has been changed from 50% to 33%. |
Warrior
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Blota | Heavy effect duration has been reduced from 5 to 3 seconds. |
Monk
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom Rush | Potency has been increased from 10,000 to 12,000. |
Dragoon – Final Fantasy (FF 14 ) XIV 6.38 Update Patch Notes
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Shatter | Potency has been reduced from 20,000 to 18,000. Potency increase when targets are within 5 yalms has been changed from 30,000 to 32,000. Barrier strength has been changed from absorbing damage totaling 25% of maximum HP to absorbing damage equivalent to a heal of 24,000 potency. |
Ninja
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuma Shuriken | Range has been reduced from 25 to 20 yalms. | |
| Hyosho Ranryu | Range has been reduced from 25 to 20 yalms. | |
| Goka Mekkyaku | Range has been reduced from 25 to 20 yalms. |
Reaper
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Plentiful Harvest | Maximum potency has been increased from 20,000 to 24,000. |
Dancer
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Curing Waltz | Healing potency has been increased from 8,000 to 10,000. |
Black Mage
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Burst | Barrier strength has been increased from 12,000 to 16,000. |
Red Mage
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Magick Barrier | Effect duration has been increased from 8 to 10 seconds. | |
| Frazzle | Effect duration has been increased from 8 to 10 seconds. | |
| Southern Cross | Healing potency has been increased from 6,000 to 8,000. Damage potency has been increased from 6,000 to 8,000. Cure potency increase from White Shift has been reduced from 100% to 50%. Damage potency increase from Black Shift has been reduced from 100% to 50%. |
Scholar
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Adloquium | Cure potency has been reduced from 4,000 to 3,000. Barrier strength has been increased from 4,000 to 6,000. |
Astrologian – Final Fantasy (FF 14 ) XIV 6.38 Update Patch Notes
| Action | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Malefic | The recast time reduction granted by the additional effect “Reduces the recast time of Double Cast” has been changed from 7.5 to 10 seconds. |
Resolved Issues
- The following issues have been addressed.
- An issue in Eureka Orthos wherein the timing with which the enemy Orthos gulo gulo executed certain attacks was incorrect.
- An issue in Eureka Orthos wherein damage dealt when equipped with Orthose aetherpool gear upgraded to +4 was lower than intended.
- An issue in Eureka Orthos wherein players’ maximum HP when equipped with Orthose aetherpool gear upgraded to +13 was lower than intended.
- An issue wherein the graphics of the feet gear Valentione Rose Heels did not display correctly when equipped by male Lalafells.
- An issue wherein the third tier of splendorous tools for Disciples of the Land introduced in Patch 6.35 were missing the attribute “GP +9.”
* The issue addressed in Patch 6.38 was an error in the display of the item helptext. The hotfix released on 3/9/2023 ensured these tools grant the correct effect of this attribute. - An issue in island sanctuary wherein certain character strings could not be used when naming animals.
- An issue wherein using the Character Renaming Service while visiting another data center prevented players from logging in to the game under certain conditions.
Other various issues have also been addressed.
You can experience Final Fantasy (FF 14) XIV on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. To stay updated on the latest and upcoming patches, be sure to visit the game’s official website for more detailed information.
