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'''Besieged''' is a form of defensive battle that takes place when enemy forces breach the gates of Al Zahbi. The Imperial army declares martial law, and the city is enveloped in conflict.
 
'''Besieged''' is a form of defensive battle that takes place when enemy forces breach the gates of Al Zahbi. The Imperial army declares martial law, and the city is enveloped in conflict.
  
 
After martial law is declared, anyone in the area who can use a weapon is required to join the Imperial Army in combat and take charge of Al Zahbi's defense. However, repeated beastman attacks have nearly destroyed the city's fortifications, transforming the majority of these defensive battles into aggressive clashes on the streets themselves.   
 
After martial law is declared, anyone in the area who can use a weapon is required to join the Imperial Army in combat and take charge of Al Zahbi's defense. However, repeated beastman attacks have nearly destroyed the city's fortifications, transforming the majority of these defensive battles into aggressive clashes on the streets themselves.   
 
    
 
    
Al Zahbi's enemies are after one thing--the [[Astral Candescence]]located in the Hall of Binding. The fate of Aht Urhgan and the beastmen ride on this single item, which allegedly draws upon the infinite energy of the Astral Plane.
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Al Zahbi's enemies are after one thing--the "[[Astral Candescence]]" located in the [[Hall of Binding]]. The fate of Aht Urhgan and the beastmen ride on this single item, which allegedly draws upon the infinite energy of the Astral Plane.
  
Five “Serpent Generals” hold the keys to the Hall of Binding. They must be protected at all costs while driving the beastmen from the city. The safety of the townspeople and the future of Al Zahbi rest in the hands of the adventurers!!
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Five [[Serpent Generals]] hold the keys to the Hall of Binding. They must be protected at all costs while driving the beastmen from the city. The safety of the townspeople and the future of Al Zahbi rest in the hands of the adventurers!
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==Stages of Besieged==
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===Stages of Besieged===
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The beastmen army will invade approximately 16-36 hours after their last invasion, and as early as 30 minutes after the [[Astral Candescence]] has been recovered from beastmen.
/bmap displays the state of the enemy armies. Each of them has a strength level, "Enemy Forces".
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:''Server maintenance will reset Besieged timers, causing the level to rise shortly after maintenance ends.''
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===Training===
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The [[Command/besiegemap|Besieged map]] displays the state of the enemy armies. Each of them has a strength level, "Enemy Forces".
 
* When this number is below 100, the enemy is "Training".
 
* When this number is below 100, the enemy is "Training".
 
** During Training the force level rises slowly.
 
** During Training the force level rises slowly.
*** The speed of Training depends on the number of [[Archaic Mirror]]s they have when their invasion window opens.
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** The speed of Training depends on the number of [[Archaic Mirror]]s they have when their invasion window opens.
*** Server maintenance will reset Besieged timers, causing the level to rise shortly after maintenance ends. 
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* The force level can be lowered by defeating monsters in the appropriate stronghold.  However, once it is reduced to a certain point, the rate of the increase of that force will accelerate.
***The beastmen army will invade approximately 16-36 hours after their last invasion, and as early as 30 minutes after the [[Astral Candescence]] has been recovered from beastmen.
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*Defeating a Notorious Monster inside that base will automatically reduce their force by 1.
** The force level can be lowered by defeating monsters in the appropriate stronghold.  However, once it is reduced to a certain point, the rate of the increase of that force will accelerate.
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* Their force level is increased by 1 when a player inside that stronghold is KO'ed.{{Verification}}
***Defeating a Notorious Monster inside that base will automatically reduce their force by 1.
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** Their force level is increased by 1 when a player inside that stronghold is KO'ed.
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===Preparing===
* When the number is 100 or above, the enemy is "Preparing".
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When the number is 100 or above, the enemy is "Preparing". Once the army starts Preparing, their force level cannot be lowered, and rises at a rate of 1 point per 1 to 3 minutes.
** Once the army starts Preparing, their force level cannot be lowered, and rises at a rate of 1 point per 1 to 3 minutes.
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** Preparing ends when the military force reaches 100 + [10 * the target level], 100 (if it is the first attack for that beastman army), or 190/200 for level 8 (the beastmen forces work themselves from 1 to 8, and staying at level 8 until a beastmen army has captured the Astral Candescence). Note that there is both a level 1 for a military force of 100 and 110 and a level 8 for the forces of 180, 190, and 200. NM strength increases for each military force even if the level is the same.{{verification}} [[Illuyankas]], [[Gere]], and the [[Nemean Lion]] can only be summoned if the military force is 200.
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Preparing ends when the military force reaches 100 + [10 * the number of times it was consecutively defeated] to a maximum of 200.  Level 1 forces prepare to 100, or 110, while level 8 forces may prepare to 180, 190, or 200.  All other force levels prepare to 100 + [10 * force level].
*** The target level is based on the [[Besieged Server Records|number of consecutive successful defenses]].
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:''The target level is based on the [[Besieged Server Records|number of consecutive successful defenses]].'' 
** The Preparing stage typically lasts between 5 minutes to 150 minutes.
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:*The target level will be 1 until each army has been beaten twice (at force level 100, then 110). Each successive level requires each army to be beaten at that level before the next level can be attained, until level 8, where the first three level 8 Besiegeds will be at force level 180, then three at force level 190, and then force level 200 (with the super-monsters, see below) until the server is defeated.
* When the beastmen have completed preparations, the army leaves its stronghold and starts "Advancing".  At this point, players in Aht Urhgan will receive a log message ordering them to intercept the approaching army. The amount of time before the beastmen reach Al Zahbi varies:
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* NM strength increases for each military force even if the level is the same.{{verification}}  
** The Mamool Ja Savages take about 20-25 minutes to arrive and go through east [[Wajaom Woodlands]] starting from [[Mamook]] (E-12 or E/F-13{{verification}}).
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* [[Illuyankas]], [[Gere]], and the [[Nemean Lion]] can only be summoned if the military force is 200.
** The Troll Mercenaries take 23-31 minutes to arrive and go through the [[Wajaom Woodlands]] starting from [[Halvung]].
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* The Preparing stage typically lasts between 5 minutes to 150 minutes.
** The Undead Swarm takes about 15+ minutes to arrive{{verification}} and go through the [[Bhaflau Thickets]] starting from the [[Alzadaal Undersea Ruins]]. (Note: There are two advancing armies for the undead swarm that start at slightly different points and noticebly split at H-7; presumably, the western army is from Dvucca Isle and the eastern army is from Azouph.)
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*** Advancing armies do not auto-attack players in their path unless they have been attacked.
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===Advancing===
*** Advancing armies will move at an increased speed if the first wave manages to reach Al Zahbi.
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When the beastmen have completed preparations, the army leaves its stronghold and starts "Advancing".  At this point, players in Aht Urhgan will receive a log message ordering them to intercept the approaching army. The amount of time before the beastmen reach Al Zahbi varies:
*** Note that the time it takes for each army to arrive also varies for each level. This is because there are different amounts and types of monsters for each army. For example, [[Poroggo Charmer]]s and [[War Wamouracampa]] greatly slow down their respective armies whenever they appear.
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* The Mamool Ja Savages take about 20-35 minutes to arrive and go through east [[Wajaom Woodlands]] starting from [[Mamook]] (E-12 or E/F-13{{verification}}).
* If the army should reach [[Al Zahbi]], they start "Attacking", and players in Aht Urhgan will receive another message "Defend Al Zahbi".
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* The Troll Mercenaries take 23-35 minutes to arrive and go through the [[Wajaom Woodlands]] starting from [[Halvung]].
**If the army is successfully intercepted prior to reaching [[Al Zahbi]], credit will be given for a successful defense.
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* The Undead Swarm takes about 15-20 minutes to arrive and go through the [[Bhaflau Thickets]] starting from the [[Alzadaal Undersea Ruins]].  
* If the enemy forces should gain control of the [[Astral Candescence]], the enemy status changes to "Defending."
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**There are two advancing armies for the undead swarm that start at slightly different points and noticebly split at H-7; presumably, the western army is from Dvucca Isle and the eastern army is from Azouph.
** Also of note, the orders (on /bmap) are changed to "Regain the orb".
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***Once Al Zahbi regains the [[Astral Candescence]], that enemy level returns to 0.
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*Advancing armies do not attack players in their path unless they have been attacked.
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*Advancing armies will move at an increased speed if the first wave manages to reach Al Zahbi.
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* The time it takes for each army to arrive also varies for each level. This is because there are different amounts and types of monsters for each army. For example, [[Poroggo Charmer]]s and [[War Wamouracampa]] greatly slow down their respective armies whenever they appear.
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===Attacking===
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If the army should reach [[Al Zahbi]], they start "Attacking", and players in Aht Urhgan will receive another message "Defend Al Zahbi". If the army is successfully intercepted prior to reaching [[Al Zahbi]], credit will be given for a successful defense.
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*Once Al Zahbi regains the [[Astral Candescence]], that enemy level returns to 0.
 
*Beastmen forces will automatically retreat after one Earth hour if not defeated by the Empire or have captured the [[Astral Candescence]]. The countdown begins immediately after the opening cutscenes.
 
*Beastmen forces will automatically retreat after one Earth hour if not defeated by the Empire or have captured the [[Astral Candescence]]. The countdown begins immediately after the opening cutscenes.
  
===Besieged Strategies===
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If the enemy forces should gain control of the [[Astral Candescence]], the enemy status changes to "Defending."
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==Besieged Strategies==
  
 
Though Besieged is a group effort, it is often too chaotic to organize any true strategy, so most people attempt to help out, while maxing out their [[EXP]]/[[IS]] bonus. Some basic strategies are:
 
Though Besieged is a group effort, it is often too chaotic to organize any true strategy, so most people attempt to help out, while maxing out their [[EXP]]/[[IS]] bonus. Some basic strategies are:
 
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*Stay near one of Al Zahbi's Serpent Generals. If you are a damage dealer, /assist them and attack their target. If you are a healer help buff them, and keep them alive with cures when they get in trouble.  This is especially true if a server has lost a number of the other Serpent Generals.
*Stay near one of Al Zahbi's Serpent Generals. If you are a damage dealer, /assist them and attack their target. If you are a healer help buff them, and keep them alive with cures when they get in trouble.  
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*Attack the Notorious Monsters. The beastmen will tend to retreat once all of their (non-"Mega Boss") notorious monsters are defeated, even if 60 minutes have not expired.
*Attack the Notorious Monsters. The beastmen will tend to retreat once all their notorious monsters are defeated.
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** On the other hand, the Notorious Monsters referred to as the "Mega Bosses" of the armies ([[Gurfurlur the Menacing]], [[Medusa]], [[Gulool Ja Ja]]) take a ridiculously long time to defeat and should be kited, as defeating them is not necessary to win. (And, often, if substantial damage is done to them, they will probably call off the battle, even if 60 minutes have not expired.)
** On the other hand, some Notorious Monsters ([[Gurfurlur the Menacing]], [[Medusa]], [[Gulool Ja Ja]]) take a ridiculously long time to defeat and should be kited, as defeating them is not necessary to win. In most situations, these Notorious Monsters will warp out before their HP reaches 90%.
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* Target weaker or lower HP mobs, such as [[Scout Puk]] or [[Raid Raptor]] that can be defeated quickly, to reduce the total number of monsters in the area, freeing up more players and NPCs to have an easier time defeating notorious monsters. After defeating a monster, look around for mobs that have already been heavily damaged and help finish them.
*For melees: Fight and stun as needed. Accuracy gear/food is highly recommended, as many players have trouble hitting Besieged mobs reliably, even at 75 with [[Merit Points|merits]].
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*''For melees'': Fight and stun as needed. Accuracy gear/food is highly recommended, as many players have trouble hitting Besieged mobs reliably, even at 75 with [[Merit Points|merits]]. Food is lost upon death, so many consider food too expensive for besieged.
*For mages: Cure and buff NPCs (especially the Serpent Generals) and anyone else around. [[Stun]] and [[Flash]] can be helpful. [[Dia II]] and [[Dia III]] also helps, as it does damage to the mob and lowers its defense for the melee that are attacking it (though, given the chaotic nature of Besieged, it will most likely be overwritten by Bio in a matter of seconds.)   Status bolt effects rarely stick.
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*''For mage''s: Cure and buff NPCs (especially the Serpent Generals) and anyone else around. [[Stun]] and [[Flash]] can be helpful. [[Dia II]] and [[Dia III]] also helps, as it does damage to the mob and lowers its defense for the melee that are attacking it (though, given the chaotic nature of Besieged, it will most likely be overwritten by Bio in a matter of seconds.) If you have a protected position and there are a mob of monsters on a Serpent General, an AoE effect like [[Diaga]] can help, but be careful you don't get too much hate.
 
* Unless your PC can handle heavy amounts of lag, stay away from the initial waves, particularly in the Bastion, as these tend to have lag issues.
 
* Unless your PC can handle heavy amounts of lag, stay away from the initial waves, particularly in the Bastion, as these tend to have lag issues.
* Pet jobs should be careful with their pets around besieged mobs, especially those that are not engaged. Puppetmasters should take heed to this, as automatons in particular are prioritized by these roaming mobs. This can be used to draw away mobs from generals to areas currently relatively free of mobs, but more often this kind of attention is unwanted. (Automatons and wyverns will be killed in seconds after summoning within aggro range of an unclaimed mob)
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* Pet jobs should be careful with their pets around besieged mobs, especially those that are not engaged. This can be used to draw away mobs from generals to areas currently relatively free of mobs, but more often this kind of attention is unwanted. (Automatons and wyverns will be killed in seconds after summoning within aggro range of an unclaimed mob)
 
* The leading NM of each army has something special in order to defeat them. For example, players should generally avoid magic damage on [[Gurfurlur the Menacing]] because he frequently uses a [[Magic Shield]]-like ability which causes said damage to heal instead of hurt him.
 
* The leading NM of each army has something special in order to defeat them. For example, players should generally avoid magic damage on [[Gurfurlur the Menacing]] because he frequently uses a [[Magic Shield]]-like ability which causes said damage to heal instead of hurt him.
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* The Undead Swarm usually causes the most defeats in Besieged at L7 and L8 because of [[Lamia No.3]]. Her attacks cause additional effect: doom, and because of this, she can quickly 1 shot generals, and most White Mages, even those who play smart and cure generals, do not know or catch this. If you see Lamia No. 3, keep her away from generals, and frequently cast [[Cursna]] on generals to remove the [[Doom]] effect.
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==Besieged Allies==
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Mercenaries are not alone in Besieged. Imperial soldiers and other reinforcements also lend their skills to drive out the beastman hordes.  In addition, there are five Serpent Generals who have been personally charged by the Empress with the defense of [[Al Zahbi]]. They are each allowed a name that corresponds with the symbols of the Empire.
  
===Besieged Allies===
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The Imperial symbols consist of five serpents, each associated with an element--fire, water, earth, wind, and the heavens. Each general possesses a mirror used to open the Hall of Binding, so their protection in battle is crucial.
Mercenaries are not alone in Besieged. Imperial soldiers and other reinforcements also lend their skills to drive out the beastman hordes.  In addition, there are five Serpent Generals who have been personally charged by the Empress with the defense of [[Al Zahbi]]. They are each allowed a name that corresponds with the symbols of the Empire. The Imperial symbols consist of five serpents, each associated with an element--fire, water, earth, wind, and the heavens. Each general possesses a mirror used to open the Hall of Binding, so their protection in battle is crucial.
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:''For more information, see [[Besieged/Besieged Allies|Besieged Allies]].''
*A good strategy for Besieged is to find one of the Generals and stick with them. If you are a damage dealer, /assist them and attack their target. If you are a healer, buff them with [[Protect]]/[[Shell]]/[[Haste]] and help keep them alive if they get in trouble. Be sure to check before Besieged starts that the General you want to help hasn't already been captured.<br>
 
'''For more information, see [[Besieged/Besieged Allies|Besieged Allies]].'''
 
  
=== Enemies in Besieged ===
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== Enemies in Besieged ==
 
There are three invading forces in Besieged.
 
There are three invading forces in Besieged.
[[Image:Mamool_ja_horde_siege.jpg|left|140px|The Mamool Ja Savages]]
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:''For more information, see [[Besieged/Enemies in Besieged|Enemies in Besieged]].''
In contrast to their name, the '''''Mamool Ja Savages''''' are actually a highly disciplined military force. A specific military role is automatically assigned to every Mamool Ja citizen based on social classification, and their discipline is a direct result of the intensive training they receive in order to carry out their duties.
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===Mamool Ja Savages===
The army is comprised of units that specialize in one particular field of battle. Supposedly, to prevent infighting amongst the different classes, the soldiers are given no opportunities to learn skills outside of their specialization. However, this also means that troops trained to undertake a certain task cannot be easily replaced should they fall--a fatal chink in the Mamool Ja's armor.  <br><br><br>
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[[File:Mamool ja horde siege.jpg|right|140px|The Mamool Ja Savages]]
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In contrast to their name, the '''Mamool Ja Savages''' are actually a highly disciplined military force. A specific military role is automatically assigned to every Mamool Ja citizen based on social classification, and their discipline is a direct result of the intensive training they receive in order to carry out their duties.
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The army is comprised of units that specialize in one particular field of battle. Supposedly, to prevent infighting amongst the different classes, the soldiers are given no opportunities to learn skills outside of their specialization. However, this also means that troops trained to undertake a certain task cannot be easily replaced should they fall--a fatal chink in the Mamool Ja's armor.   
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===Troll Mercenaries===
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[[File:TrollMercenaries.jpg|right|140px|The Troll Mercenaries]]
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Emerging from the recesses of Mount Zhayolm and Halvung, the '''Troll Mercenaries''' are a decently organized fighting force.  The Trolls' ancestors served as a mercenary unit in the Imperial Army, and were afterwards hired by the Moblins. The reasons for their move to Mount Zhayolm are debatable, but they were able to maintain autonomy over their mercenary lands (also known as Halvung Territory) by paying tribute to the Empire until the conflict for the Astral Candescence began. 
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With the motivating force of recovering autonomy over their mercenary lands, the Troll Mercenaries are a highly determined fighting force.  Their might and hostility towards Aht Urhgan make the Trolls the Imperial capital's greatest threat.
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===Undead Swarm===
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[[File:Undead swarm.jpg|right|140px|The Undead Swarm]]
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The '''Undead Swarm''' are very simply organized, consisting only of manipulators and the manipulated. The Lamiae and Merrows themselves created the undead, but have no misgivings about expending them in order to survive or accomplish a goal.
  
[[Image:TrollMercenaries.jpg|left|140px|The Troll Mercenaries]]
 
Emerging from the recesses of Mount Zhayolm and Halvung, the '''''Troll Mercenaries''''' are a decently organized fighting force.  The Trolls' ancestors served as a mercenary unit in the Imperial Army, and were afterwards hired by the Moblins. The reasons for their move to Mount Zhayolm are debatable, but they were able to maintain autonomy over their mercenary lands (also known as Halvung Territory) by paying tribute to the Empire until the conflict for the Astral Candescence began.  With the motivating force of recovering autonomy over their mercenary lands, the Troll Mercenaries are a highly determined fighting force.  Their might and hostility towards Aht Urhgan make the Trolls the Imperial capital's greatest threat.
 
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[[Image:Undead_swarm.jpg|left|140px|The Undead Swarm]]
 
The '''''Undead Swarm''''' are very simply organized, consisting only of manipulators and the manipulated. The Lamiae and Merrows themselves created the undead, but have no misgivings about expending them in order to survive or accomplish a goal.
 
 
The undead can only follow the simplest instructions, and thus present very little threat when alone. In battle, however, the undead are so numerous that losses are of no concern, and storm tactics tend to prevail over sophisticated strategies.   
 
The undead can only follow the simplest instructions, and thus present very little threat when alone. In battle, however, the undead are so numerous that losses are of no concern, and storm tactics tend to prevail over sophisticated strategies.   
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'''For more information, see [[Besieged/Enemies in Besieged|Enemies in Besieged]].'''
 
  
=== Temporary Items ===
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== Temporary Items ==
In every Besieged, you receive a number of temporary items used to assist you in the fight (up to 35). However, if certain NPCs are taken prisoner, you will not obtain a specific item. You can receive up to 35 items total. As of Aug. 28, 2007, additional temporary items are received after a certain number of enemies are defeated. Here are the items, the function of each item, and the relative NPCs:
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In every Besieged, you receive a number of temporary items used to assist you in the fight (up to 35). However, if certain NPCs are taken prisoner, you will not obtain a specific item. You can receive up to 35 items total, some of which will be replenished after certain NMs are defeated over the course of the battle.
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|[[Allard]]
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Allard]]
 
|[[Max-Potion +3]]
 
|[[Max-Potion +3]]
 
|Restores 700 HP (leaves you [[Medicated]] for 15 minutes)
 
|Restores 700 HP (leaves you [[Medicated]] for 15 minutes)
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
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|[[Allard]]
 
 
|[[Dusty Potion]]
 
|[[Dusty Potion]]
 
|Recovers 300 HP
 
|Recovers 300 HP
  
 
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|[[Chayaya]]
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|rowspan="4" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Chayaya]]
 
|[[Remedy]]
 
|[[Remedy]]
 
|Removes paralysis, silence, blindness, poison, and disease effects
 
|Removes paralysis, silence, blindness, poison, and disease effects
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Chayaya]]
 
 
|[[Vicar's Drink]]
 
|[[Vicar's Drink]]
 
|Instantly cures most status ailments
 
|Instantly cures most status ailments
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Chayaya]]
 
 
|[[Shepherd's Drink]]
 
|[[Shepherd's Drink]]
 
|Instantly restores 50% of a pet's HP
 
|Instantly restores 50% of a pet's HP
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Chayaya]]
 
 
|[[Gnostic's Drink]]
 
|[[Gnostic's Drink]]
 
|Temporarily grants the effect of [[Pax (Status Effect)|Pax]] (Lowers generation of Enmity)
 
|Temporarily grants the effect of [[Pax (Status Effect)|Pax]] (Lowers generation of Enmity)
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Chochoroon]] (Appraiser)
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Chochoroon]] (Appraiser)
 
|[[Scroll of Instant Reraise]]
 
|[[Scroll of Instant Reraise]]
 
|Gives "[[Reraise]]" effect
 
|Gives "[[Reraise]]" effect
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Chochoroon]]{{verification}}
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|[[Champion's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Champion's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily grants the effect of [[Potency (Status Effect)|Potency]] (Critical hit rate is increased)
 
|Temporarily grants the effect of [[Potency (Status Effect)|Potency]] (Critical hit rate is increased)
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Dabigo]] (Delivery Manager)
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Dabigo]] (Delivery Manager)
 
|[[Lethe Water +1]]
 
|[[Lethe Water +1]]
 
|Erases all buffs that can be removed with [[Dispel]]/[[Magic Finale]] from a single mob
 
|Erases all buffs that can be removed with [[Dispel]]/[[Magic Finale]] from a single mob
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Dabigo]]{{verification}}
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|[[Fighter's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Fighter's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily increases accuracy
 
|Temporarily increases accuracy
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Dahaaba]] (Chocobo NPC)
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|rowspan="3" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Dahaaba]] (Chocobo NPC)
 
|[[Hermes Quencher]]
 
|[[Hermes Quencher]]
 
|Gives "[[Flee (Status Effect)|Flee]]" effect, 30 second duration (leaves you [[Medicated]] for 15 minutes)
 
|Gives "[[Flee (Status Effect)|Flee]]" effect, 30 second duration (leaves you [[Medicated]] for 15 minutes)
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Dahaaba]]
 
 
|[[Sprinter's Drink]]
 
|[[Sprinter's Drink]]
 
|Temporarily Boosts Movement speed for 1 minute
 
|Temporarily Boosts Movement speed for 1 minute
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Dahaaba]]{{verification}}
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|[[Spy's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Spy's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily gives the user the effect of [[Haste]]
 
|Temporarily gives the user the effect of [[Haste]]
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Djinabaha]] (AH Manager)
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Djinabaha]] (AH Manager)
 
|[[Hi-Elixir]]
 
|[[Hi-Elixir]]
 
|Restores 50% of your max HP and MP  
 
|Restores 50% of your max HP and MP  
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Djinabaha]]{{verification}}
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|[[Dusty Elixir]]{{verification}}
|[[Dusty Elixir]]
 
 
|Restores 25% of your max HP and MP
 
|Restores 25% of your max HP and MP
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Flameserpent General [[Gadalar]]
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|rowspan="3" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|Flameserpent General [[Gadalar]]
 
|[[Spiritual Incense]]
 
|[[Spiritual Incense]]
 
|Provides approximately 20 seconds of invulnerability to magic
 
|Provides approximately 20 seconds of invulnerability to magic
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Flameserpent General [[Gadalar]]{{verification}}
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|[[Fool's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Fool's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily nullifies all magical damage
 
|Temporarily nullifies all magical damage
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Flameserpent General [[Gadalar]]{{verification}}
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|[[Oracle's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Oracle's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily increases magic attack power
 
|Temporarily increases magic attack power
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Galeserpent General [[Najelith]]
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|Galeserpent General [[Najelith]]
 
|[[Revitalizer]]
 
|[[Revitalizer]]
 
|Instantly restores all Job Abilities, including two-hours  
 
|Instantly restores all Job Abilities, including two-hours  
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Galeserpent General [[Najelith]]{{verification}}
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|[[Soldier's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Soldier's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily increases all damage dealt to a target
 
|Temporarily increases all damage dealt to a target
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Kahah Hobichai]]
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Kahah Hobichai]]
 
|[[Daedalus Wing]]
 
|[[Daedalus Wing]]
 
|Gives 100% TP
 
|Gives 100% TP
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Kahah Hobichai]]
 
 
|[[Dusty Wing]]
 
|[[Dusty Wing]]
 
|Gives 300% TP.
 
|Gives 300% TP.
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Shihu-Danhu]] ("Warp Taru")
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Shihu-Danhu]] ("Warp Taru")
 
|[[Wizard's Drink]]
 
|[[Wizard's Drink]]
 
|Doubles Maximum MP, 15 minute duration  
 
|Doubles Maximum MP, 15 minute duration  
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Shihu-Danhu]]
 
 
|[[Assassin's Drink]]
 
|[[Assassin's Drink]]
 
|Temporarily increases magic accuracy
 
|Temporarily increases magic accuracy
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Skyserpent General [[Rughadjeen]]
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|rowspan="3" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|Skyserpent General [[Rughadjeen]]
 
|[[Carnal Incense]]
 
|[[Carnal Incense]]
 
|Provides approximately 20 seconds of invulnerability to physical attacks
 
|Provides approximately 20 seconds of invulnerability to physical attacks
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Skyserpent General [[Rughadjeen]]
 
 
|[[Fanatic's Drink]]
 
|[[Fanatic's Drink]]
 
|Temporarily nullifies all physical damage
 
|Temporarily nullifies all physical damage
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Skyserpent General [[Rughadjeen]]{{verification}}
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|[[Braver's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Braver's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily increases all attributes by 15 points
 
|Temporarily increases all attributes by 15 points
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Stoneserpent General [[Zazarg]]
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|Stoneserpent General [[Zazarg]]
 
|[[Giant's Drink]]
 
|[[Giant's Drink]]
 
|Doubles Maximum HP, 15 minute duration  
 
|Doubles Maximum HP, 15 minute duration  
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Stoneserpent General [[Zazarg]]{{verification}}
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|[[Barbarian's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Barbarian's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily increases attack power by 50%
 
|Temporarily increases attack power by 50%
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Suldiran]]
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Suldiran]]
 
|[[Demoralizer +1]]
 
|[[Demoralizer +1]]
 
|Heavily reduces a single mob's TP
 
|Heavily reduces a single mob's TP
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Suldiran]]{{verification}}
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|[[Monarch's Drink]]{{verification}}
|[[Monarch's Drink]]
 
 
|Temporarily grants the effect of [[Regain (Status Effect)|Regain]] (Regains 3 TP per tick for 3 minutes)
 
|Temporarily grants the effect of [[Regain (Status Effect)|Regain]] (Regains 3 TP per tick for 3 minutes)
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Waterserpent General [[Mihli Aliapoh]]
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|Waterserpent General [[Mihli Aliapoh]]
 
|[[Megalixir]]
 
|[[Megalixir]]
 
|Fully restores HP and MP
 
|Fully restores HP and MP
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|Waterserpent General [[Mihli Aliapoh]]
 
 
|[[Cleric's Drink]]
 
|[[Cleric's Drink]]
 
|Cures most status ailments of all nearby companions
 
|Cures most status ailments of all nearby companions
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Zafif]]
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|rowspan="2" align="center" BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"|[[Zafif]]
|[[Pro-Ether +3]]
 
|Restores 350 MP (leaves you [[Medicated]] for 15 minutes)
 
 
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|[[Zafif]]
 
 
|[[Dusty Ether]]
 
|[[Dusty Ether]]
 
|Recovers 150 MP.
 
|Recovers 150 MP.
  
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
|[[Zafif]]
 
 
|[[Mana Powder]]
 
|[[Mana Powder]]
|Airborn powder that restores the MP of anyone within a certain radius
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|Airborne powder that restores the MP of anyone within a certain radius
  
 
|}
 
|}
  
=== Experience ===
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== Rewards ==
Every successful Besieged is awarded with experience points and Imperial Standing points (the Imperial Standing is the same as the experience gained).
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Every successful Besieged is awarded with [[Experience Points]] and [[Imperial Standing]] (of identical values). If you are defeated when besieged ends, you will not be granted experience points, only Imperial Standing points.  
If you are defeated when besieged ends, you will not be granted experience points, only Imperial Standing points. EXP bonus rings have no effect during Besieged.
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:''The July Version Update has changed the maximum EXP award there is a hard cap of 15,000 EXP total for a level 8 besieged. Square has also added a floating cap on EXP that restricts EXP gain to one level per besieged. If you exceed the one level cap you are awarded an EXP amount 1 EXP point shy of the second level you would have attained from that besieged.''
 
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:''The amount of EXP granted is not influenced by [[Dedication]].''
Note: EXP/IS listed in the chart is the maximum reward '''''without''''' defeating any NM that rewards EXP and IS. (See below.) {{verification}}
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|- BGCOLOR="#D87093"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#D87093"
 
!width="25%"|Besieged Level
 
!width="25%"|Besieged Level
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|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|- BGCOLOR="#e3e6ff"
 
|Beastmen Level 8
 
|Beastmen Level 8
|2400 EXP
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|15000 EXP
|2400 IS
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|5000 IS
 
|}
 
|}
Unlike before, the limits are no longer static, but varies depending on how many NMs are defeated. The formula has been confirmed to be +80 XP if you defeat the [[Besieged/Enemies in Besieged#Mega Bosses|mega boss]] and +200 EXP if you defeat the [[Besieged/Enemies in Besieged#Beastmen Leaders|beastmen leader]].
 
NOTE: If the beastmen leader does not show up (defeated inside their respective Beastmen stronghold), you will be unable to get the +200 EXP gained from defeating them.
 
  
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The limit increases if certain NMs have been defeated:
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*+80 XP if you defeat the [[Besieged/Enemies in Besieged#Mega Bosses|mega boss]]
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*+200 EXP if you defeat the [[Besieged/Enemies in Besieged#Beastmen Leaders|beastmen leader]]
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There is little specific information yet on how the experience reward is calculated. Most players who melee get maximum experience points. Engaging an enemy by itself will not earn you any experience; but it does not seem to matter whether you're actually hitting the enemy or not. Healers need to do a lot of healing/raising to get maximum XP, but they don't need to do any damage themselves.
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*The use of temporary items grants a moderate amount of experience points.
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*The use of many job abilities grants a small amount of experience points.
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*The use of a job's 2-hour ability seems to grant a larger amount of experience.
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*As 2011 the experience cap was increased greatly.
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===Upon Loss===
 
If the [[Astral Candescence]] is taken:  
 
If the [[Astral Candescence]] is taken:  
* Experience and Imperial Standing reward is cut in half.
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* The EXP and Imperial Standing reward is cut in half.
 
* Runic Portal passes will not be given out. Passes purchased prior to the loss of the [[Astral Candescence]] may still be used.
 
* Runic Portal passes will not be given out. Passes purchased prior to the loss of the [[Astral Candescence]] may still be used.
* The city music stops playing in [[Al Zahbi]] only, as long as the AC is gone. The music stopping only applies when you exit the area and come back. If you stay in the area after the Besieged battle is over, the music is normal.
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* The city music stops playing in [[Al Zahbi]].
* Sanction's Imperial Standing bonus effects become unavailable and no EXP bonus is applied. However, players who applied Sanction bonuses (Refresh, Regen, and increased meal duration) prior to the loss will still experience the benefits.  
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* [[Sanction]]'s Imperial Standing bonus effects become unavailable and no EXP bonus is applied.  
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** However, players who applied Sanction bonuses (Refresh, Regen, and increased meal duration) prior to the loss will still experience the benefits.  
 
* Beastmen within the stronghold of the forces that took the AC become stronger, and yield bonus Imperial Standing when defeated with the Sanction buff applied.
 
* Beastmen within the stronghold of the forces that took the AC become stronger, and yield bonus Imperial Standing when defeated with the Sanction buff applied.
 
* The other forces numbers will drop.
 
* The other forces numbers will drop.
* If another force is advancing they will retreat after the AC is taken.
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* If another force is advancing they will retreat.
  
There is little specific information yet on how the experience reward is calculated. Most players who melee get maximum experience points. Engaging an enemy by itself will not earn you any experience; but it does not seem to matter whether you're actually hitting the enemy or not. Healers need to do a lot of healing/raising to get maximum XP, but they don't need to do any damage themselves.
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== Prisoners ==
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During Besieged, prisoners will occasionally be taken captive, and it is up to adventurers to go and liberate them. Prisoners can be taken even if the beastmen are not victorious in capturing the [[Astral Candescence]].  
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:''Until they are rescued, their services (and possibly that of other NPCs) are unavailable.''
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Although a beastmen base can hold up to 24 prisoners, beastmen may not capture more than 8 NPCs per besieged. If a Serpent General is defeated in Besieged, there is a 50% chance that general will be taken prisoner.
  
*Casting [[Shell]] 1 on an NPC seems to be worth 2 experience points.  A [[Phantom Roll]] is worth 20 points. Casting Reraise is worth 24 points.{{Verification}}
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To liberate a captive, proceed to the appropriate beastmen strongholds ([[Mamook]], [[Halvung]] or [[Arrapago Reef]]) and locate the prison cells or hatches:
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*[[Mamook]] - Pot Hatch
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**Map 1: (F-7)/(G-7), (I-7), (J-10), (F-8), (E-7), (H-8)
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**Map 3: (I-7)/(I-8)
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:''Beware that many Mamool Ja in Mamook are True Sight''
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*[[Halvung]] - Cast Bronze Hatch
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**Map 1: (G-5)/(G-6), (C-7)/(D-7), (E-11)-(Behind Operating Lever doors, requires 4 people to open '''OR''' <br>  {{KeyItem}} [[Bracelet of verve]])
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**Map 2: (E-7), Hidden room (J-8)-(Enter from bridge at (J-7))
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*[[Arrapago Reef]] - Cage Door
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**Map 1: (J-8)/(J-9)
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**Map 2: (E-11)
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**Map 3: (E-8)
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Open the cell/hatch by picking the lock (using a Thief) or trading the appropriate key (a [[Mamook Blackscale Key]], [[Halvung Brass Key]] or [[Lamian Bone Key]] respectively).
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*The prisoner will be visible inside of the cell/hatch and can be targeted.
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*If there is no prisoner inside the cell you will receive the following message upon trading a key or tools:
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:''"There is no need to use the key right now..."''
  
*The use of temporary items grants a moderate amount of experience points.
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Upon freeing a hostage, the player will receive 100 [[Imperial Standing]] for a normal NPC or 500 [[Imperial Standing]] for a Serpent General. After you liberate an NPC, speak to them when you arrive back in town. The NPC will reward you with a [[:category:??? Items|??? Item]].
*The use of many job abilities grants a small amount of experience points.
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:''The NPC will not be back in [[Al Zahbi]] right away. NPCs return approximately 24 game hours after they are released.''
*The use of a job's 2-hour ability seems to grant a larger amount of experience.
 
Although the precise amount of all the above experience rewards is unknown, a level 22 NIN/WAR in a level 2 Besieged received 400 points (the maximum reward) for using all temporary items and performing 2 [[Mijin Gakure]] for less than 100 damage each. Several late-arriving players have reported experience gains of several hundred points solely from preperatory buffs and the use of a few temporary items.
 
 
 
=== Prisoners ===
 
During Besieged, prisoners will occasionally be taken captive, and it is up to the adventurers to go and liberate them. Prisoners can be taken even if the beastmen are not victorious in capturing the [[Astral Candescence]]. The list of NPCs that can be captured is above, along with the temporary items corresponding to each NPC. Until they are rescued, their services (and possibly that of other NPCs) are unavailable. Although a beastmen base can hold up to 24 prisoners, beastmen may not capture more than 8 NPCs per besieged. If a Serpent General is defeated in Besieged, there is a 50% chance that general will be taken prisoner.
 
 
 
To liberate a captive, proceed to the appropriate beastmen strongholds ([[Mamook]], [[Halvung]] or [[Arrapago Reef]]) and locate the prison cells or hatches.
 
:*[[Mamook]] - Pot Hatch
 
::*Map 1: (F-7)/G-7), (I-7)
 
::*Beware that many Mamool Ja in Mamook are True Sight
 
:*[[Halvung]] - Cast Bronze Hatch
 
::*Map 1: (G-5)/(G-6), (C-7)/(D-7), (E-11)-(Behind Operating Lever doors, requires 6 people to open)
 
::*Map 2: (E-7), (J-8)-(Enter from path at (J-7))
 
:*[[Arrapago Reef]] - Cage Door
 
::*Map 1: (J-8)/(J-9)
 
::*Map 2: (G-9)/(H-9)
 
::*Map 3: (E-8)
 
 
 
Open the cell/hatch by picking the lock (by having Thief use Thief's Tools) or trading the appropriate key ([[Mamook Blackscale Key]], [[Halvung Brass Key]] or [[Lamian Bone Key]] respectively).  
 
:*After a Besieged, captive Serpent Generals should be the top priority in being liberated as Beastmen forces are more likely to win the next besieged if they only have to defeat 2 or 3 Serpent Generals to break the seal.
 
:*Many players are reluctant to risk EXP going into the strongholds to rescue the NPCs.
 
:*The prisoner will be visible inside of the cell/hatch and can be targeted.
 
:*If there is no prisoner inside the cell you will receive the following message upon trading a key or tools:
 
::"There is no need to use the key right now..."
 
:*Multiple attempts may be needed to pick the prisoners lock so bring additional tools as needed.
 
  
After you liberate an NPC, speak to them when you arrive back in town. The NPC will reward you with 100 [[Imperial Standing]] points (500 if the NPC is a Serpent General) and a [[:category:??? Items|??? Item]].  NPCs seem to give [[??? Box|??? Boxes]] more often than other [[:category:??? Items|??? Items]].
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After a Besieged, captive Serpent Generals should be the top priority in being liberated as Beastmen forces are more likely to win the next besieged if they only have to defeat 2 or 3 Serpent Generals to break the seal.
:The NPC will not be back in [[Al Zahbi]] right away. NPCs return approximately 24 game hours after they are released.
 
  
=== Recovering the Astral Candescence ===
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== Recovering the Astral Candescence ==
 
If the beastmen are successful during the besieged event they will capture the [[Astral Candescence]]. Adventurers will have to attack the beastmen to recover it and regain its benefits. To recover the Astral Candescence, head to the region that has possession of the [[Astral Candescence]]. Note that runic portals will be unavailable.
 
If the beastmen are successful during the besieged event they will capture the [[Astral Candescence]]. Adventurers will have to attack the beastmen to recover it and regain its benefits. To recover the Astral Candescence, head to the region that has possession of the [[Astral Candescence]]. Note that runic portals will be unavailable.
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:''For more information on recovery see: [[Astral Candescence]].''
  
Two temporary key items will be required to enter the BCNM. Only 6 members are allowed to enter the BCNM fight at a time and all 6 members must possess both key item. The fight is uncapped with a 30 minute time limit.
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== Opening/Closing Cutscenes ==
 
 
The beastmen will not recover HP or respawn should the party wipe. Recovery will require multiple parties to enter the BCNM and gradually defeat the beastmen.
 
:*'''''For more information on recovery see: [[Astral Candescence]].'''''
 
 
 
=== Opening/Closing Cutscenes ===
 
  
 
When Besieged starts, a cutscene will play that varies depending on which Serpent Generals are in Al Zahbi, which beastman army is attacking, and whether or not a beastmen leader is present:
 
When Besieged starts, a cutscene will play that varies depending on which Serpent Generals are in Al Zahbi, which beastman army is attacking, and whether or not a beastmen leader is present:
  
''Openings:''
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===Openings===
 
 
 
With '''Rughadjeen''': <br>
 
With '''Rughadjeen''': <br>
 
Rughadjeen : Fellow combatants! <br>
 
Rughadjeen : Fellow combatants! <br>
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Medusa : Come, dance with me mortals! <br>
 
Medusa : Come, dance with me mortals! <br>
  
''Closings:''
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===Closings===
  
 
With '''Rughadjeen''': <br>
 
With '''Rughadjeen''': <br>
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The Imperial Army is victorious! I am sure the Empress is most pleased. <br>
 
The Imperial Army is victorious! I am sure the Empress is most pleased. <br>
  
Which Serpent General appears in the opening and closing events vary for each participating mercenary, but the general must be present in Al Zahbi in order to appear. Originally, there was a "dominance" of which general appeared, and whichever general that is the "dominant" in the order compared to other present generals was shown. The order was: Rughadjeen > Zazarg> Mihli > Gadalar > Najelith > Syaid. Also, the cutscenes for each of the Serpent Generals was shorter and there were no extra scenes for Gulool Ja Ja, Gurfurlur, or Medusa.
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Which Serpent General appears in the opening and closing events vary for each participating mercenary, but the general must be present in Al Zahbi in order to appear.
  
===See Also===
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==See Also==
 
:*[[Besieged Server Records]]
 
:*[[Besieged Server Records]]
 
:*[[Besieged/Items with Besieged Bonuses|Items with Besieged Bonuses]]
 
:*[[Besieged/Items with Besieged Bonuses|Items with Besieged Bonuses]]
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:*[[Red Mage Besieged Skill up Guide]]
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 30 July 2017

Besieged is a form of defensive battle that takes place when enemy forces breach the gates of Al Zahbi. The Imperial army declares martial law, and the city is enveloped in conflict.

After martial law is declared, anyone in the area who can use a weapon is required to join the Imperial Army in combat and take charge of Al Zahbi's defense. However, repeated beastman attacks have nearly destroyed the city's fortifications, transforming the majority of these defensive battles into aggressive clashes on the streets themselves.

Al Zahbi's enemies are after one thing--the "Astral Candescence" located in the Hall of Binding. The fate of Aht Urhgan and the beastmen ride on this single item, which allegedly draws upon the infinite energy of the Astral Plane.

Five Serpent Generals hold the keys to the Hall of Binding. They must be protected at all costs while driving the beastmen from the city. The safety of the townspeople and the future of Al Zahbi rest in the hands of the adventurers!

Stages of Besieged[edit]

The beastmen army will invade approximately 16-36 hours after their last invasion, and as early as 30 minutes after the Astral Candescence has been recovered from beastmen.

Server maintenance will reset Besieged timers, causing the level to rise shortly after maintenance ends.

Training[edit]

The Besieged map displays the state of the enemy armies. Each of them has a strength level, "Enemy Forces".

  • When this number is below 100, the enemy is "Training".
    • During Training the force level rises slowly.
    • The speed of Training depends on the number of Archaic Mirrors they have when their invasion window opens.
  • The force level can be lowered by defeating monsters in the appropriate stronghold. However, once it is reduced to a certain point, the rate of the increase of that force will accelerate.
  • Defeating a Notorious Monster inside that base will automatically reduce their force by 1.
  • Their force level is increased by 1 when a player inside that stronghold is KO'ed.Verification Needed

Preparing[edit]

When the number is 100 or above, the enemy is "Preparing". Once the army starts Preparing, their force level cannot be lowered, and rises at a rate of 1 point per 1 to 3 minutes.

Preparing ends when the military force reaches 100 + [10 * the number of times it was consecutively defeated] to a maximum of 200. Level 1 forces prepare to 100, or 110, while level 8 forces may prepare to 180, 190, or 200. All other force levels prepare to 100 + [10 * force level].

The target level is based on the number of consecutive successful defenses.
  • The target level will be 1 until each army has been beaten twice (at force level 100, then 110). Each successive level requires each army to be beaten at that level before the next level can be attained, until level 8, where the first three level 8 Besiegeds will be at force level 180, then three at force level 190, and then force level 200 (with the super-monsters, see below) until the server is defeated.
  • NM strength increases for each military force even if the level is the same.Verification Needed
  • Illuyankas, Gere, and the Nemean Lion can only be summoned if the military force is 200.
  • The Preparing stage typically lasts between 5 minutes to 150 minutes.

Advancing[edit]

When the beastmen have completed preparations, the army leaves its stronghold and starts "Advancing". At this point, players in Aht Urhgan will receive a log message ordering them to intercept the approaching army. The amount of time before the beastmen reach Al Zahbi varies:

  • The Mamool Ja Savages take about 20-35 minutes to arrive and go through east Wajaom Woodlands starting from Mamook (E-12 or E/F-13Verification Needed).
  • The Troll Mercenaries take 23-35 minutes to arrive and go through the Wajaom Woodlands starting from Halvung.
  • The Undead Swarm takes about 15-20 minutes to arrive and go through the Bhaflau Thickets starting from the Alzadaal Undersea Ruins.
    • There are two advancing armies for the undead swarm that start at slightly different points and noticebly split at H-7; presumably, the western army is from Dvucca Isle and the eastern army is from Azouph.
  • Advancing armies do not attack players in their path unless they have been attacked.
  • Advancing armies will move at an increased speed if the first wave manages to reach Al Zahbi.
  • The time it takes for each army to arrive also varies for each level. This is because there are different amounts and types of monsters for each army. For example, Poroggo Charmers and War Wamouracampa greatly slow down their respective armies whenever they appear.

Attacking[edit]

If the army should reach Al Zahbi, they start "Attacking", and players in Aht Urhgan will receive another message "Defend Al Zahbi". If the army is successfully intercepted prior to reaching Al Zahbi, credit will be given for a successful defense.

  • Once Al Zahbi regains the Astral Candescence, that enemy level returns to 0.
  • Beastmen forces will automatically retreat after one Earth hour if not defeated by the Empire or have captured the Astral Candescence. The countdown begins immediately after the opening cutscenes.


If the enemy forces should gain control of the Astral Candescence, the enemy status changes to "Defending."

Besieged Strategies[edit]

Though Besieged is a group effort, it is often too chaotic to organize any true strategy, so most people attempt to help out, while maxing out their EXP/IS bonus. Some basic strategies are:

  • Stay near one of Al Zahbi's Serpent Generals. If you are a damage dealer, /assist them and attack their target. If you are a healer help buff them, and keep them alive with cures when they get in trouble. This is especially true if a server has lost a number of the other Serpent Generals.
  • Attack the Notorious Monsters. The beastmen will tend to retreat once all of their (non-"Mega Boss") notorious monsters are defeated, even if 60 minutes have not expired.
    • On the other hand, the Notorious Monsters referred to as the "Mega Bosses" of the armies (Gurfurlur the Menacing, Medusa, Gulool Ja Ja) take a ridiculously long time to defeat and should be kited, as defeating them is not necessary to win. (And, often, if substantial damage is done to them, they will probably call off the battle, even if 60 minutes have not expired.)
  • Target weaker or lower HP mobs, such as Scout Puk or Raid Raptor that can be defeated quickly, to reduce the total number of monsters in the area, freeing up more players and NPCs to have an easier time defeating notorious monsters. After defeating a monster, look around for mobs that have already been heavily damaged and help finish them.
  • For melees: Fight and stun as needed. Accuracy gear/food is highly recommended, as many players have trouble hitting Besieged mobs reliably, even at 75 with merits. Food is lost upon death, so many consider food too expensive for besieged.
  • For mages: Cure and buff NPCs (especially the Serpent Generals) and anyone else around. Stun and Flash can be helpful. Dia II and Dia III also helps, as it does damage to the mob and lowers its defense for the melee that are attacking it (though, given the chaotic nature of Besieged, it will most likely be overwritten by Bio in a matter of seconds.) If you have a protected position and there are a mob of monsters on a Serpent General, an AoE effect like Diaga can help, but be careful you don't get too much hate.
  • Unless your PC can handle heavy amounts of lag, stay away from the initial waves, particularly in the Bastion, as these tend to have lag issues.
  • Pet jobs should be careful with their pets around besieged mobs, especially those that are not engaged. This can be used to draw away mobs from generals to areas currently relatively free of mobs, but more often this kind of attention is unwanted. (Automatons and wyverns will be killed in seconds after summoning within aggro range of an unclaimed mob)
  • The leading NM of each army has something special in order to defeat them. For example, players should generally avoid magic damage on Gurfurlur the Menacing because he frequently uses a Magic Shield-like ability which causes said damage to heal instead of hurt him.
  • The Undead Swarm usually causes the most defeats in Besieged at L7 and L8 because of Lamia No.3. Her attacks cause additional effect: doom, and because of this, she can quickly 1 shot generals, and most White Mages, even those who play smart and cure generals, do not know or catch this. If you see Lamia No. 3, keep her away from generals, and frequently cast Cursna on generals to remove the Doom effect.

Besieged Allies[edit]

Mercenaries are not alone in Besieged. Imperial soldiers and other reinforcements also lend their skills to drive out the beastman hordes. In addition, there are five Serpent Generals who have been personally charged by the Empress with the defense of Al Zahbi. They are each allowed a name that corresponds with the symbols of the Empire.

The Imperial symbols consist of five serpents, each associated with an element--fire, water, earth, wind, and the heavens. Each general possesses a mirror used to open the Hall of Binding, so their protection in battle is crucial.

For more information, see Besieged Allies.

Enemies in Besieged[edit]

There are three invading forces in Besieged.

For more information, see Enemies in Besieged.

Mamool Ja Savages[edit]

The Mamool Ja Savages

In contrast to their name, the Mamool Ja Savages are actually a highly disciplined military force. A specific military role is automatically assigned to every Mamool Ja citizen based on social classification, and their discipline is a direct result of the intensive training they receive in order to carry out their duties.

The army is comprised of units that specialize in one particular field of battle. Supposedly, to prevent infighting amongst the different classes, the soldiers are given no opportunities to learn skills outside of their specialization. However, this also means that troops trained to undertake a certain task cannot be easily replaced should they fall--a fatal chink in the Mamool Ja's armor.

Troll Mercenaries[edit]

The Troll Mercenaries

Emerging from the recesses of Mount Zhayolm and Halvung, the Troll Mercenaries are a decently organized fighting force. The Trolls' ancestors served as a mercenary unit in the Imperial Army, and were afterwards hired by the Moblins. The reasons for their move to Mount Zhayolm are debatable, but they were able to maintain autonomy over their mercenary lands (also known as Halvung Territory) by paying tribute to the Empire until the conflict for the Astral Candescence began.

With the motivating force of recovering autonomy over their mercenary lands, the Troll Mercenaries are a highly determined fighting force. Their might and hostility towards Aht Urhgan make the Trolls the Imperial capital's greatest threat.

Undead Swarm[edit]

The Undead Swarm

The Undead Swarm are very simply organized, consisting only of manipulators and the manipulated. The Lamiae and Merrows themselves created the undead, but have no misgivings about expending them in order to survive or accomplish a goal.

The undead can only follow the simplest instructions, and thus present very little threat when alone. In battle, however, the undead are so numerous that losses are of no concern, and storm tactics tend to prevail over sophisticated strategies.

Temporary Items[edit]

In every Besieged, you receive a number of temporary items used to assist you in the fight (up to 35). However, if certain NPCs are taken prisoner, you will not obtain a specific item. You can receive up to 35 items total, some of which will be replenished after certain NMs are defeated over the course of the battle.

NPC Item Description
Allard Max-Potion +3 Restores 700 HP (leaves you Medicated for 15 minutes)
Dusty Potion Recovers 300 HP
Chayaya Remedy Removes paralysis, silence, blindness, poison, and disease effects
Vicar's Drink Instantly cures most status ailments
Shepherd's Drink Instantly restores 50% of a pet's HP
Gnostic's Drink Temporarily grants the effect of Pax (Lowers generation of Enmity)
Chochoroon (Appraiser) Scroll of Instant Reraise Gives "Reraise" effect
Champion's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily grants the effect of Potency (Critical hit rate is increased)
Dabigo (Delivery Manager) Lethe Water +1 Erases all buffs that can be removed with Dispel/Magic Finale from a single mob
Fighter's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily increases accuracy
Dahaaba (Chocobo NPC) Hermes Quencher Gives "Flee" effect, 30 second duration (leaves you Medicated for 15 minutes)
Sprinter's Drink Temporarily Boosts Movement speed for 1 minute
Spy's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily gives the user the effect of Haste
Djinabaha (AH Manager) Hi-Elixir Restores 50% of your max HP and MP
Dusty ElixirVerification Needed Restores 25% of your max HP and MP
Flameserpent General Gadalar Spiritual Incense Provides approximately 20 seconds of invulnerability to magic
Fool's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily nullifies all magical damage
Oracle's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily increases magic attack power
Galeserpent General Najelith Revitalizer Instantly restores all Job Abilities, including two-hours
Soldier's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily increases all damage dealt to a target
Kahah Hobichai Daedalus Wing Gives 100% TP
Dusty Wing Gives 300% TP.
Shihu-Danhu ("Warp Taru") Wizard's Drink Doubles Maximum MP, 15 minute duration
Assassin's Drink Temporarily increases magic accuracy
Skyserpent General Rughadjeen Carnal Incense Provides approximately 20 seconds of invulnerability to physical attacks
Fanatic's Drink Temporarily nullifies all physical damage
Braver's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily increases all attributes by 15 points
Stoneserpent General Zazarg Giant's Drink Doubles Maximum HP, 15 minute duration
Barbarian's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily increases attack power by 50%
Suldiran Demoralizer +1 Heavily reduces a single mob's TP
Monarch's DrinkVerification Needed Temporarily grants the effect of Regain (Regains 3 TP per tick for 3 minutes)
Waterserpent General Mihli Aliapoh Megalixir Fully restores HP and MP
Cleric's Drink Cures most status ailments of all nearby companions
Zafif Dusty Ether Recovers 150 MP.
Mana Powder Airborne powder that restores the MP of anyone within a certain radius

Rewards[edit]

Every successful Besieged is awarded with Experience Points and Imperial Standing (of identical values). If you are defeated when besieged ends, you will not be granted experience points, only Imperial Standing points.

The July Version Update has changed the maximum EXP award there is a hard cap of 15,000 EXP total for a level 8 besieged. Square has also added a floating cap on EXP that restricts EXP gain to one level per besieged. If you exceed the one level cap you are awarded an EXP amount 1 EXP point shy of the second level you would have attained from that besieged.
The amount of EXP granted is not influenced by Dedication.
Besieged Level Max Experience Points Max Imperial Standing Points
Beastmen Level 1 300 EXP 300 IS
Beastmen Level 2 400 EXP 400 IS
Beastmen Level 3 500 EXP 500 IS
Beastmen Level 4 650 EXP 650 IS
Beastmen Level 5 800 EXP 800 IS
Beastmen Level 6 1000 EXP 1000 IS
Beastmen Level 7 1200 EXP 1200 IS
Beastmen Level 8 15000 EXP 5000 IS

The limit increases if certain NMs have been defeated:

There is little specific information yet on how the experience reward is calculated. Most players who melee get maximum experience points. Engaging an enemy by itself will not earn you any experience; but it does not seem to matter whether you're actually hitting the enemy or not. Healers need to do a lot of healing/raising to get maximum XP, but they don't need to do any damage themselves.

  • The use of temporary items grants a moderate amount of experience points.
  • The use of many job abilities grants a small amount of experience points.
  • The use of a job's 2-hour ability seems to grant a larger amount of experience.
  • As 2011 the experience cap was increased greatly.

Upon Loss[edit]

If the Astral Candescence is taken:

  • The EXP and Imperial Standing reward is cut in half.
  • Runic Portal passes will not be given out. Passes purchased prior to the loss of the Astral Candescence may still be used.
  • The city music stops playing in Al Zahbi.
  • Sanction's Imperial Standing bonus effects become unavailable and no EXP bonus is applied.
    • However, players who applied Sanction bonuses (Refresh, Regen, and increased meal duration) prior to the loss will still experience the benefits.
  • Beastmen within the stronghold of the forces that took the AC become stronger, and yield bonus Imperial Standing when defeated with the Sanction buff applied.
  • The other forces numbers will drop.
  • If another force is advancing they will retreat.

Prisoners[edit]

During Besieged, prisoners will occasionally be taken captive, and it is up to adventurers to go and liberate them. Prisoners can be taken even if the beastmen are not victorious in capturing the Astral Candescence.

Until they are rescued, their services (and possibly that of other NPCs) are unavailable.

Although a beastmen base can hold up to 24 prisoners, beastmen may not capture more than 8 NPCs per besieged. If a Serpent General is defeated in Besieged, there is a 50% chance that general will be taken prisoner.

To liberate a captive, proceed to the appropriate beastmen strongholds (Mamook, Halvung or Arrapago Reef) and locate the prison cells or hatches:

  • Mamook - Pot Hatch
    • Map 1: (F-7)/(G-7), (I-7), (J-10), (F-8), (E-7), (H-8)
    • Map 3: (I-7)/(I-8)
Beware that many Mamool Ja in Mamook are True Sight
  • Halvung - Cast Bronze Hatch
    • Map 1: (G-5)/(G-6), (C-7)/(D-7), (E-11)-(Behind Operating Lever doors, requires 4 people to open OR
      Key Item Bracelet of verve)
    • Map 2: (E-7), Hidden room (J-8)-(Enter from bridge at (J-7))
  • Arrapago Reef - Cage Door
    • Map 1: (J-8)/(J-9)
    • Map 2: (E-11)
    • Map 3: (E-8)

Open the cell/hatch by picking the lock (using a Thief) or trading the appropriate key (a Mamook Blackscale Key, Halvung Brass Key or Lamian Bone Key respectively).

  • The prisoner will be visible inside of the cell/hatch and can be targeted.
  • If there is no prisoner inside the cell you will receive the following message upon trading a key or tools:
"There is no need to use the key right now..."

Upon freeing a hostage, the player will receive 100 Imperial Standing for a normal NPC or 500 Imperial Standing for a Serpent General. After you liberate an NPC, speak to them when you arrive back in town. The NPC will reward you with a ??? Item.

The NPC will not be back in Al Zahbi right away. NPCs return approximately 24 game hours after they are released.

After a Besieged, captive Serpent Generals should be the top priority in being liberated as Beastmen forces are more likely to win the next besieged if they only have to defeat 2 or 3 Serpent Generals to break the seal.

Recovering the Astral Candescence[edit]

If the beastmen are successful during the besieged event they will capture the Astral Candescence. Adventurers will have to attack the beastmen to recover it and regain its benefits. To recover the Astral Candescence, head to the region that has possession of the Astral Candescence. Note that runic portals will be unavailable.

For more information on recovery see: Astral Candescence.

Opening/Closing Cutscenes[edit]

When Besieged starts, a cutscene will play that varies depending on which Serpent Generals are in Al Zahbi, which beastman army is attacking, and whether or not a beastmen leader is present:

Openings[edit]

With Rughadjeen:
Rughadjeen : Fellow combatants!
Rughadjeen : The future of the Empire rests on your shoulders!
Rughadjeen : May we be victorious and bring glory to the Empress this day!

With Zazarg:
Zazarg : Gahahaha!
Zazarg : So our enemies think they've already won, do they?
Zazarg : I'll teach them a lesson!

With Mihli:
Mihli Aliapoh : This is all you've got?
Mihli Aliapoh : Defenders of the Empire
Mihli Aliapoh : Shrrred our foes into meat jerky!

With Gadalar:
Gadalar : Will the Empire thrive, or fall into ruin?
Gadalar : Well? Fight and see!
Gadalar : War and perish, minions!
Feed all of your fury and desperation into the fray!

With Najelith:
Najelith : Everyone, lend me your courage.
Najelith : If only we put our trust in each other...
Najelith : We can triumph over this threat!

With the Immortals (No Serpent Generals):
Mutarid : The Serpent Generals have been captured, and the fate of the Empire is now in your hands!
If we shall perish, we perish together!
For the Empress!

With Gulool Ja Ja:
Gulool Ja Ja (Fighter Head) : Grrrrrr!
Smoothskin weaklings!
Surrender to us, you shall!
Gulool Ja Ja (Mage Head) : Gahahahaha...
It matters not, where you run.
A safe place, there is not...

With Gurfurlur the Menacing:
Gurfurlur : (Who dares fight me?)
Megomak : Gurfurlor asks, "Is there no one strong enough to fight me?"
Megomak : Gurfurlor is mighty!
Megomak : If you can defeat him, maybe I'll use his salary to employ you instead!
Gurfurlur : Raaaaaawr...!

With Medusa:
Medusa : Well, well...
Medusa : Look at all these adorable two-legs...
Medusa : Come, dance with me mortals!

Closings[edit]

With Rughadjeen:
Rughadjeen : Excellent work, fellow combatants!
Rughadjeen : Bask in the victory of the Imperial Army!
Rughadjeen : Let us raise a triumphant cheer for Her Magnificence the Empress!

With Zazarg:
Zazarg : Gahahaha!
Zazarg : It's time to rejoice!
Zazarg : The beastmen got a taste of our army ran off with their tails between their legs! Rich!

With Mihli:
Mihli Aliapoh : Phew...We...we finally won...
Mihli Aliapoh : My brrrave defenders...
Mihli Aliapoh : You have earned your rrrest...

With Gadalar:
Gadalar : Damn, they retreated...
Gadalar : Well, what are you waiting for? After them!
Gadalar : And don't stop until the beastmen have no safe place to turn to!

With Najelith:
Najelith : Everyone, rejoice!
Najelith : We have defeated the beastmen!
Najelith : Let us celebrate our victory!

With the Immortals (No Serpent Generals):
Syaid : Our enemies have retreated behind the Balrahn Line.
The Imperial Army is victorious! I am sure the Empress is most pleased.

Which Serpent General appears in the opening and closing events vary for each participating mercenary, but the general must be present in Al Zahbi in order to appear.

See Also[edit]