Square Enix has recently published the complete patch notes for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2: Seekers of Eternity, ahead of its release tomorrow.
Compared to the preliminary patch notes we’ve covered previously, the complete notes go over the changes that were made to all Disciple of Magic and Disciple of War classes and highlight some of the issues that have been addressed.
You can view the full patch notes through the Lodestone.
Class Adjustments
As is customary with patch updates, all of the Final Fantasy XIV jobs have received adjustments. The majority of them focus on increasing or reducing the potency, the stat that calculates the damage. In an official statement posted to the Job Guide section of the Lodestone, Square Enix said the following:
“We have made adjustments to a variety of actions after reviewing the offensive capabilities of melee and ranged DPS roles, as well as the balance within all roles. Due to the unique nature of future battle design, we anticipate situations in which close-ranged attacks may be difficult to execute, so we have generally increased the attack potency of melee DPS roles.
In the wake of Patch 7.0, pictomancer’s offensive capabilities have been unexpectedly high, so we have increased the attack power of other jobs to achieve a better balance. However, considering pictomancer’s strength even after these adjustments, and their continued efficiency in various duties, we have decided to temper pictomancer in Patch 7.2. We appreciate your understanding. Finally, adjustments to the reduction of potency for multiple targets in certain area of effect actions were made mainly in order to achieve a better balance within Ultimate raids.”
What to Expect in Patch 7.2
- New Main Scenario Quests
- New Dungeon – The Underkeep
- New Raid – The Arcadion: Cruiserweight Tier
- New Trial – Recollection (Normal/Extreme)
- New Cornservant Side Quest
- New Unreal Trial – Hells’ Kier (Unreal)
- Duty Support Additions – Support for the Sunken Temple of Qarn
- PvP Updates – The start of PvP Series 8, the addition of several new role actions for large-scale PvP encounters, existing action adjustments, and Frontline (Secure) returns with adjustments
- Cosmic Exploration (7.21) – Collaborate with players from your World as you explore uncharted stars in this new activity designed for crafters and gatherers
- New Field Operations (7.25) – Occult Crescent: In the treacherous waters of Shades’ Triangle lies the Occult Crescent, an isle shrouded in mystery. Should you wish to unveil its secrets, you must explore the unmapped terrain, and battle against the isle’s inhabitants
- Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures (7.25)
The official trailer for Seekers of Eternity can be watched below. Please note that the video contains spoilers for the Dawntrail main scenario quest:
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
