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[[Image:Xarcabard-s.jpg|thumb|Xarcabard (S)]]
 
[[Image:Xarcabard-s.jpg|thumb|Xarcabard (S)]]
 
== Walkthrough ==
 
== Walkthrough ==
*Check the Rally [[Point:Green]] at (G-9) of [[Xarcabard (S)]] for a cutscene to receive a {{KeyItem}}[[Magelight Signal Flare]].
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*Check the Rally Point:Green at (G-9) of [[Xarcabard (S)]] for a cutscene to receive a {{KeyItem}}[[Magelight Signal Flare]].
*Check the [[Spell-Worked Snow]] (G-9) southeast from [[Rally Point:Green]] (G-9) to enter the battlefield.
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*Check the Spell-Worked Snow to the southeast to enter the battlefield.
*After the fight you will receive a cutscene and an [[Elixir]], [[Vile Elixir]] or [[Vile Elixir +1]] (probably based on time taken to complete mission).
 
**[Note]: The Elixir you may earn during this fight is used in the next [[Bastok (S)]] quest. Sell or use at your own expense.
 
**[Note]: If you already have a [[Vile Elixir]] or [[Vile Elixir +1]] in your inventory or [[Mog House]] and that is the reward you win, then you will not get that reward from the mission as they are Rare, and you will be told to "sort your inventory". It is unknown if this will allow you to continue to the next mission or not.{{Verification}} Make sure you do not have these items already, and if you do, get rid of them prior to doing this mission.
 
*** The easiest solution to doing this is to just send the [[Vile Elixir]] or [[Vile Elixir +1]] to yourself via the delivery box system.
 
  
 
== Fight ==
 
== Fight ==
You will enter [[Ghoyu's Reverie]].
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*Talk to [[Pesoso]] to start the fight.
*Buffs wear upon entry.
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*You will be fighting roughly a hundred [[Yagudo]]s, [[Quadav]]s, [[Orc]]s and [[Demon]]s, of several jobs.
*Exp is not lost upon death. Reraise effect wears off if members are ejected from the battlefield while KOed.
 
*You have 30 minutes after entry to complete this mission.
 
*You can help with this fight once you are past it. You do not need a key item.
 
*{{KeyItem}}[[Magelight Signal Flare]] is lost upon entry, and if you fail will have to obtain another one, which can only be obtained once each Vana'diel day.
 
*Talk to [[Pesoso]] to start the mission.
 
*You will be fighting MANY [[Yagudo]]s, [[Quadav]]s, [[Orc]]s and [[Demon]]s, of several jobs.
 
** The fight is divided into 3 areas. When the last enemy in the first and second area reaches 1% HP, it will run away at increased movement speed and open the path to the next area.
 
 
** Yagudo, Quadav, and Orcs have very low HP and do not deal very much damage with spells or physical attacks.
 
** Yagudo, Quadav, and Orcs have very low HP and do not deal very much damage with spells or physical attacks.
 
** Yagudo, Quadav, and Orcs take extra damage from magic spells.
 
** Yagudo, Quadav, and Orcs take extra damage from magic spells.
 
** Demons appear in the third room. The Demons have much higher HP and higher physical damage than the other monsters. They tend to drop [[Revitalizer]]s.
 
** Demons appear in the third room. The Demons have much higher HP and higher physical damage than the other monsters. They tend to drop [[Revitalizer]]s.
** Beastmen only link with their own family. For example, Orcs link with other Orcs, but not with Yagudo, Quadav, or Demons.
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** Beastmen aggro and link with their own family. For example, Orcs link with other Orcs, but not with Yagudo, Quadav, or Demons.
** All enemies aggro as expected. [[Sneak (Status Effect)|Sneak]] and [[Invisible (Status Effect)|Invisible]] can be used if necessary.{{Verification}} (Demons aggro True Sight? {{Verification}})
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* The fight is divided into 3 areas. When the last enemy in the first and second area reaches 1% HP, it will run away at increased movement speed and open the path to the next area.
** All enemies are susceptible to [[Sleep]] and [[Lullaby]] but are immune to [[Stun]] and [[Bind]].
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* Monsters that spawn in the second and third areas will slowly advance towards the first if you do not aggro them. It is recommended to linger near the entrance to avoid enemies spawning behind you.
*Defeating an enemy gives you the possibility of various temporary items similar to those in [[Nyzul Isle]].
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*After defeating all enemies in the third room, talk to [[Pesoso]] again to exit.
*After defeating all enemies in the third room, talk to [[Pesoso]] again to exit [[Ghoyu's Reverie]].
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*After the fight you will receive a cutscene and an [[Elixir]], [[Vile Elixir]] or [[Vile Elixir +1]].
*This battle is a lot like the assault [[Blitzkrieg]] and similar battles.  Waves of really weak enemies.  BLU, BLM, RDM/BLM, can all do a lot of damage with AoE spells taking out lots of mobs.  AoE WSs can help too.
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{{Testimonials}}
** There is a phenomenon with an unknown cause which occasionally will make the enemies (both boss and normal mobs) immune to magic damage. Use physical damage to stop this mode.
 
** Unknown if this is a glitch or not, however, upon clearing of third room no message stating mission was cleared was recieved and going back [[Pesoso]] reulted in being told there was still enemies around. Returning to first room revealed approx 15 more beastmen mobs. Upon second clearance of first room resulted in success.
 
  
{{Testimonials}}
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== Notes ==
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*If you currently own a {{Rare2}}[[Vile Elixir]] or {{Rare2}}[[Vile Elixir +1]], you may or may not receive a reward for this mission, and you may or may not be able to continue until you dispose of yours first and receive the reward.{{Verification2}}
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*{{KeyItem}}[[Magelight Signal Flare]] is lost upon entry, and if you fail will have to obtain another one, which can only be obtained once each Vana'diel day.
  
 
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== Game Script ==
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Latest revision as of 05:12, 30 July 2017

Mission Name Prelude to a Storm
Number 31
Items Needed Key ItemMagelight Signal Flare
Reward Elixir, Vile Elixir, or Vile Elixir +1
← Previous Mission Next Mission →
The Battle of Xarcabard Storm's Crescendo
Replay Cutscenes
Prelude to a Storm (Pt.2-3) Goblin Footprint Xarcabard (S) (K-9)
Storm's Crescendo (Pt.1) Goblin Footprint Xarcabard (S) (K-9)
Xarcabard (S)

Walkthrough[edit]

  • Check the Rally Point:Green at (G-9) of Xarcabard (S) for a cutscene to receive a Key ItemMagelight Signal Flare.
  • Check the Spell-Worked Snow to the southeast to enter the battlefield.

Fight[edit]

  • Talk to Pesoso to start the fight.
  • You will be fighting roughly a hundred Yagudos, Quadavs, Orcs and Demons, of several jobs.
    • Yagudo, Quadav, and Orcs have very low HP and do not deal very much damage with spells or physical attacks.
    • Yagudo, Quadav, and Orcs take extra damage from magic spells.
    • Demons appear in the third room. The Demons have much higher HP and higher physical damage than the other monsters. They tend to drop Revitalizers.
    • Beastmen aggro and link with their own family. For example, Orcs link with other Orcs, but not with Yagudo, Quadav, or Demons.
  • The fight is divided into 3 areas. When the last enemy in the first and second area reaches 1% HP, it will run away at increased movement speed and open the path to the next area.
  • Monsters that spawn in the second and third areas will slowly advance towards the first if you do not aggro them. It is recommended to linger near the entrance to avoid enemies spawning behind you.
  • After defeating all enemies in the third room, talk to Pesoso again to exit.
  • After the fight you will receive a cutscene and an Elixir, Vile Elixir or Vile Elixir +1.

(see testimonials)

Notes[edit]

  • If you currently own a RareVile Elixir or RareVile Elixir +1, you may or may not receive a reward for this mission, and you may or may not be able to continue until you dispose of yours first and receive the reward.Verification Needed
  • Key ItemMagelight Signal Flare is lost upon entry, and if you fail will have to obtain another one, which can only be obtained once each Vana'diel day.

Game Description

Mission Orders
Operation Snowstorm has commenced! Sir Ragelise has given you the orders to deliver word to the other two nations' encampments; first Windurst, followed by Bastok.