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[[Category:Quests]][[Category:Crystal War Quests]]
 
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{{Quest
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|startnpc=[[Gentle Tiger (S)]]  [[Bastok Markets (S)]] (H-6)
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|requirements=Complete [[Quelling the Storm]] and be on mission [[Crossroads of Time]]
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#D5D9FF" width=30%|'''Start NPC:'''
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|items={{KeyItem}}[[Flare Grenade]]
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#E0E0E0"|[[Gentle Tiger (S)]]  [[Bastok Markets (S)]] (H-6) <br>
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|title=Detector of Deception
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|repeatable=No
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#D5D9FF"|'''Requirements:'''<br />
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|reward=[[Elixir Tank]]
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#E0E0E0"|Complete [[Quelling the Storm]] and be on mission [[Crossroads of Time]]
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|previous=[[Quelling the Storm]]
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|next='''Mission:''' <br>[[Crossroads of Time]]
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'''Quest:'''<br>[[Beneath the Mask]]
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|cutscenes=
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== Walkthrough ==
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#D5D9FF"|'''Items Needed:'''
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*Talk to [[Gentle Tiger (S)]] at the Entrance to Metalworks for a cutscene. It is not necessary to zone or wait one Vana'diel day.
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*Travel to [[Vunkerl Inlet (S)]] and proceed to the bridge at (F-6). Cross it and click the ??? (which is just across the bridge) for a cutscene.
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*Examine the [[Beastman Ensign]] at (J-7) for another cutscene.
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#D5D9FF"|'''Title:'''  
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*Return to [[Gentle Tiger (S)]] in [[Bastok Markets (S)]] to receive a {{KeyItem}}[[Flare Grenade]].
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:*You may get another [[Flare Grenade]] from him if you fail.
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*Return to the [[Beastman Ensign]] at [[Vunkerl Inlet (S)]] (J-7) for another cutscene.
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#D5D9FF"|'''Repeatable:'''
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*Examine the [[Beastman Ensign]] once more to enter the battlefield.
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#E0E0E0"| No
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*Return to [[Gentle Tiger (S)]] in [[Bastok Markets (S)]] for a cutscene that completes the quest.
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|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#D5D9FF"|'''Reward:'''
 
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#E0E0E0"| [[Elixir Tank]]
 
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|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#D5D9FF"|'''Previous Quest:'''
 
|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#E0E0E0"|[[Quelling the Storm]]
 
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|valign="top" style="padding-left:1ex; background:#D5D9FF"|'''Next Quest:'''
 
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__TOC__
 
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== Fight ==
=== Walkthrough ===
 
*Talk to [[Gentle Tiger (S)]] at the Entrance to Metalworks for a cutscene.  It is not necessary to zone or wait one Vana'diel day.
 
*Travel to (F-7) of [[Vunkerl Inlet (S)]] and click the ??? for a cutscene.
 
*Examine the Beastmen Ensign at (J-7) for another cutscene.
 
*Return to [[Gentle Tiger (S)]] in [[Bastok Markets (S)]] to receive a [[Flare Grenade]].
 
:*You may get another [[Flare Grenade]] from him if you fail.
 
*Return to the Beastmen Ensign at [[Vunkerl Inlet (S)]](J-7) for another cutscene.
 
*Examine the Beastmen Ensign once more to enter the battlefield.
 
 
*The fight is in [[Everbloom Hollow]] against an [[Arch Ahriman]].
 
*The fight is in [[Everbloom Hollow]] against an [[Arch Ahriman]].
:*Buffs are not lost upon entry. (Exp is lost upon dying.)
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*[[Arch Ahriman]] has approximately 13,000 HP.
:*Only party members with a Flare Grenade may enter.
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*Time limit is 30 minutes.
:*Throughout the fight, the [[Arch Ahriman]] will transform several times into one of your allies, [[Five Moons]], [[Volker (S)]] & [[Nicolaus]] which are significantly weaker. Once one ally is dead, it transforms back to its initial form and HP progress.
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*Experience points are lost when dying.
:*[[Arch Ahriman]] uses tier-3 nukes. The allies you have to fight will use skills based on their job like [[Five Moons]] will do powerful [[:Category:Scythes|scythe]] [[Weapon Skills]].
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*Reraise will wipe if you are ejected from the battle.
:*Physical damage is recommended to kill the [[Arch Ahriman]].
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*Only party members with a Flare Grenade may enter (unless they have already completed this quest).
:*Having someone with [[Stun]] magic is highly recommended.
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*Throughout the fight, the [[Arch Ahriman]] will transform several times into one of your allies: [[Five Moons]], [[Volker (S)|Volker]], & [[Nicolaus]], who are significantly weaker. Once the doppelganger is dead, it transforms back to its initial form and HP progress.
:*(Easily killed by a party of WHM, RDM, DRK, WAR, BLU)
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:*This occurs whenever Arch Ahriman casts [[Blindga]], which is cast at instant speed.
*Once the [[Arch Ahriman]] is dead, return to [[Gentle Tiger (S)]] for a cutscene and your reward.
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:*Note that when it changes forms hate is reset.
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*[[Arch Ahriman]] uses tier IV nukes, tier III -gas, AoE enfeebling magic like [[Blindga]] and [[Sleepga]]/[[Sleepga II]].
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:*Healers should consider bringing a [[Poison Potion]] or more, or use [[Sublimation]].
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*Physical damage is recommended to kill the [[Arch Ahriman]], due to elevated Magic Defense.
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*The ally doppelgangers you have to fight will use skills based on their weapon. However, they do not have much HP and can be taken out by 2-3 strong weapon skills, such as [[Tachi: Gekko]].
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:*[[Five Moons]]: [[:Category:Scythes#Weapon Skills|Scythe weapon skills]]
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::*Five Moons attacks rather quickly. It may be difficult to recast [[Utsusemi]] without [[haste]] and [[slow]].
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:*[[Volker (S)|Volker]]: [[:Category:Swords#Weapon Skills|Sword weapon skills]]
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:*[[Nicolaus]]: [[:Category:Clubs#Weapon Skills|Club weapon skills]] (including [[Hexa Strike]])
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::*Can use single Tier IV nukes, Tier III agas, Elemental Debuffs, [[Blaze Spikes]], and [[Sleepga II]].
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::*Will not move into melee range until it falls below a certain hp level. This may be a good time to kite and recover HP/MP.
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*Having someone with [[Stun]] magic is highly recommended to deal with the -ga spells and single target tier IV (if the tank has no shadows).
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*Once the [[Arch Ahriman]] is dead, return to [[Gentle Tiger (S)]] for the final cutscene and your reward, an [[Elixir Tank]].
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**'''Note:'''You may wish to hang onto an [[Elixir]] (alternatively, the Elixir Tank itself) if progressing along the Bastok (S) quest line, as it will be needed later in [[The Truth Lies Hid]]. Elixir sources are rather rare.
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{{Testimonials}}
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''(see [[Honor Under Fire/Videos|videos]])''
  
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{{Quest/Description
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|client=[[Nicolaus]] (Entrance to Metalworks, Bastok Markets)
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|summary=A disconsolate [[Five Moons]] has departed for the [[Vunkerl Inlet (S)|Vunkerl Inlet]], driven by the desire to attain closure over the death of his former hero and role model, [[Darksteel Hurricane]]. Follow your Mythril Musketeer comrade and offer him support in this time of need.
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===Game Description===
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{{spoiler2}}
'''Client''':
 
:[[Nicolaus]] (Entrance to Metalworks, Bastok Markets)
 
'''Summary''':
 
:A disconsolate [[Five Moons]] has departed for the [[Vunkerl Inlet (S)|Vunkerl Inlet]], driven by the desire to attain closure over the death of his former hero and role model, [[Darksteel Hurricane]]. Follow your Mythril Musketeer comrade and offer him support in this time of need.
 

Latest revision as of 03:19, 30 July 2017

Start NPC Gentle Tiger (S) Bastok Markets (S) (H-6)
Requirements Complete Quelling the Storm and be on mission Crossroads of Time
Items Needed Key ItemFlare Grenade
Title Granted Detector of Deception
Repeatable No
Reward Elixir Tank
← Previous Quest Next Quest →
Quelling the Storm Mission:
Crossroads of Time

Quest:
Beneath the Mask

Walkthrough[edit]

Fight[edit]

  • The fight is in Everbloom Hollow against an Arch Ahriman.
  • Arch Ahriman has approximately 13,000 HP.
  • Time limit is 30 minutes.
  • Experience points are lost when dying.
  • Reraise will wipe if you are ejected from the battle.
  • Only party members with a Flare Grenade may enter (unless they have already completed this quest).
  • Throughout the fight, the Arch Ahriman will transform several times into one of your allies: Five Moons, Volker, & Nicolaus, who are significantly weaker. Once the doppelganger is dead, it transforms back to its initial form and HP progress.
  • This occurs whenever Arch Ahriman casts Blindga, which is cast at instant speed.
  • Note that when it changes forms hate is reset.
  • Physical damage is recommended to kill the Arch Ahriman, due to elevated Magic Defense.
  • The ally doppelgangers you have to fight will use skills based on their weapon. However, they do not have much HP and can be taken out by 2-3 strong weapon skills, such as Tachi: Gekko.
  • Five Moons attacks rather quickly. It may be difficult to recast Utsusemi without haste and slow.
  • Can use single Tier IV nukes, Tier III agas, Elemental Debuffs, Blaze Spikes, and Sleepga II.
  • Will not move into melee range until it falls below a certain hp level. This may be a good time to kite and recover HP/MP.
  • Having someone with Stun magic is highly recommended to deal with the -ga spells and single target tier IV (if the tank has no shadows).
  • Once the Arch Ahriman is dead, return to Gentle Tiger (S) for the final cutscene and your reward, an Elixir Tank.
    • Note:You may wish to hang onto an Elixir (alternatively, the Elixir Tank itself) if progressing along the Bastok (S) quest line, as it will be needed later in The Truth Lies Hid. Elixir sources are rather rare.

(see testimonials)

(see videos)

Game Description[edit]

Client
Nicolaus (Entrance to Metalworks, Bastok Markets)
Summary
A disconsolate Five Moons has departed for the Vunkerl Inlet, driven by the desire to attain closure over the death of his former hero and role model, Darksteel Hurricane. Follow your Mythril Musketeer comrade and offer him support in this time of need.