FFXIV 6.4 Patch Notes (FF14 Patch 6.4) – May 23, 2023

New main scenario quests – The Dark Throne

The main scenario quests in Final Fantasy XIV provide the backbone of the game’s narrative, and with the 6.4 patch, the story takes an intriguing turn. In “The Dark Throne,” the archfiends Cagnazzo and Rubicante execute a dangerous plan to destroy the voidgate in Alzadaal’s Legacy. However, as the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way. The Warrior of Light and their allies embark on a new journey to find an alternative path to the void. Brace yourself for thrilling encounters and unexpected twists in this captivating storyline.

New Challenges

Raid Dungeon – Pandæmonium: Anabaseios

New Dungeon – The Aetherfont

New Unreal Trial – Containment Bay Z1T9 (Unreal)

New Systems

The FFXIV 6.4 patch introduces several new systems designed to enhance the gameplay experience. Let’s explore some of these exciting additions:

Additional Duty Support

The Duty Support system expands with the inclusion of five dungeons from the Stormblood expansion. Join forces with Lyse, Hien, Gosetsu, and other Scion allies to bring peace to Ala Mhigo and Doma once more. Face challenging encounters and reap the rewards of your valor and teamwork.

More Changes in FFXIV Patch 6.40

• Tataru’s Grand Endeavor
• Island Sanctuary Updates
• Ocean Fishing Update
• Allagan Tomestones of Comedy
• New Crafting Recipes
• New Mounts, Minions, and Emotes

SYSTEM

The following additions and adjustments have been made to character creation:

These adjustments will also apply when editing a character with Fantasia, summoning the aesthetician, or when editing a retainer’s appearance.

The expansion pack required to select certain races will now be displayed if you have yet to register a license for that expansion.

When adjusting character sliders, a marker will now display the slider’s previously selected value.

RGB values will now be displayed when selecting certain features including eye color, skin color, and hair color.

An additional help message will now display when saving character appearance data.

When selecting a character’s date of birth and patron deity, an additional help message will display to inform players that the choices have no effect on gameplay.

An additional help message will display when attempting to select a congested World as a character’s Home World.

The following additions and adjustments have been made to achievements:

New achievements and titles have been added.

Certain duties and trials will now count toward the completion of achievements. Following the release of Patch 6.4, Containment Bay P1T6 (Unreal) will no longer be counted.

Bug Fixes

The following issues have been addressed.

• An issue during the instanced battle in the paladin job quest “Keeping the Oath” wherein players could not progress the battle under certain conditions
• An issue during the battle with Ferdiad Hollow in the Dun Scaith alliance raid wherein the battle does not progress under certain conditions.
• An issue in Eureka Orthos wherein the position of treasure coffers was incorrect.
• An issue wherein the the red mage PvP limit break Southern Cross was treated as a spell, and could receive the effects of Manafication.
• An issue when spectating custom matches wherein raising the camera angle past a certain threshold would prevent the camera from lowering back to the ground.
• An issue in the Sylphstep GATE wherein certain graphics did not display properly.
• An issue in island sanctuary wherein the earnings listed for the previous season differed from the earnings received.
• An issue when viewing the Fishing Log and Fish Guide wherein the weather conditions listed for catching the sunfish were incorrect.
• An issue wherein the value of the vitality and critical hit rate attributes of the Alexandrian Metal Blade gladiator’s arm were incorrect.
• An issue wherein the value of the vitality and determination attributes of the Alexandrian Metal Buckler shield were incorrect.
• An issue wherein the lighting for characters did not display properly in certain areas.
• An issue wherein setting the pet hotbar to “Display pet hotbar only” under Pet Hotbar Settings would result in the cross hotbar also displaying with pet hotbar actions. (PlayStation🄬5 only)
• An issue wherein the game client would not open when logging in via the launcher on macOS 13.3 Ventura.
• Other minor text issues have also been addressed.