National Missions

These missions are available upon installation of Final Fantasy XI.

In a national mission, your character is temporarily hired to solve a problem that is troubling your nation, and you will be compensated accordingly. The specific content of missions ranges from odd jobs to top-secret operations. With higher levels come increased trust and the opportunity to undertake important missions with great rewards... and high stakes.

Upon completion of a set of missions you will gain rank, which will be posted next to your name when you are searched. Rank tends to give you respect from other online gamers so it is wise to do missions to make yourself known. Rank also affects how long signet will last.

Rise of the Zilart and Chains of Promathia Missions

The Rise of the Zilart (RotZ) missions are accessible after attaining Rank 6 in your home nation and with the installation of the Rise of the Zilart expansion pack. The Chains of Promathia (CoP) missions are unlocked upon installation of the Chains of Promathia expansion pack.

The Rise of the Zilart Missions concern themselves with the first four mothercrystals and the arks (or crags) built around them. Progression in these missions provides access to Tu'Lia (aka Sky) and Divine Might.

The Chains of Promathia Missions introduce the fifth mothercrystal (Al'Taieu), which has lost its light, and the realm beyond it, Lumoria. Progression in these missions provides access to Al'Taieu (aka Sea), Tavnazian Archipelago and Dawn.

When both mission chains are complete, access to the quest Apocalypse Nigh is granted.

Treasures of Aht Urhgan and Assault Missions

The Treasures of Aht Urhgan Missions (ToAU) are unlocked upon installation of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion pack. The Assault missions are unlocked upon completion of Treasures Aht Urhgan Mission 3.

The storyline missions involves The Empire of Aht Urhgan's control over the Aradjiah continent following its repeated denial of aid to the nations during the Crystal War. These actions led to the continuing diplomatic distance between the Western nations and the Near East. The assault missions are led by Naja Salaheem, who leads Salaheem's Sentinels, a group who have been hired by the Empire for a large scale deployment of mercenaries to aid the Imperial Armies.

Wings of the Goddess Missions and Campaign Operations

The Wings of the Goddess Missions (WotG) are unlocked upon installation of the Wings of the Goddess expansion pack. The Campaign Operations are unlocked upon completion of the first quest required for your nation in Wings of the Goddess Mission 2.

The storyline missions of Wings of the Goddess involve Cait Sith, the mysterious girl Lilisette, the enigmatic Spitewardens and the Crystal War. Special Ops missions can be completed on behalf of the three main nations, and include a variety of actions related to the crystal war such as supply procurement, manufacture or transport, offensive or defensive operations, intel gathering, or military training.

Seekers of Adoulin Missions

The Seekers of Adoulin Missions (SoA) are unlocked upon installation of the Seekers of Adoulin expansion pack. Coalition content is unlocked after speaking to coalition representatives.

The story missions of Seekers of Adoulin involve the mysterious girl Arciela and the colonization of the East Ulbuka Territory. Special coalition jobs can be completed on behalf of the great city, and include a variety of actions related to the colonization of the continent such as clearing away plant life, destroying monster lairs, and resource gathering.

Rhapsodies of Vana'diel Missions

Add-on Scenarios

The add-on scenarios are an attempt to expand the game vertically and focus on storytelling using existing areas in the game.

A Crystalline Prophecy is described as the sequel to the opening CG video for Final Fantasy XI.

A Moogle Kupo d'Etat finally gives players the opportunity to delve into the annals of mooglekind with a storyline centered around them.

A Shantotto Ascension is the story about the eccentric doctor and the quest about the truth behind her alarming shift in personality.