{"id":2983,"date":"2025-05-29T23:05:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T23:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/?p=2983"},"modified":"2025-05-29T23:05:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T23:05:53","slug":"a-newbies-information-for-ffxivs-occult-crescent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/?p=2983","title":{"rendered":"A newbie\u2019s information for FFXIV\u2019s Occult Crescent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/game\/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail\/40935\"><em>FFXIV<\/em>: <em>Dawntrail<\/em><\/a>\u2019s discipline operation is the <strong>Occult Crescent<\/strong>, an enormous piece of content material that dropped in patch 7.25 and may hold you busy for some time. This content material is considerably tied to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/ffxiv-guides-ff14-final-fantasy-14-online\/601664\/dawntrail-relic-weapon-phantom-steps-upgrade-requirements\"><em>Dawntrail <\/em>relic weapon<\/a> (although you\u2019ll have the ability to full the weapon with out essentially partaking within the discipline op), and serves as a good way to kill time whereas additionally operating some fairly thrilling content material.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">Beneath we clarify <strong>the place to unlock the Occult Crescent<\/strong> in <em>FFXIV<\/em> and canopy particulars about what the Occult Crescent even is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Easy methods to unlock the Occult Crescent in FFXIV<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">To unlock the Occult Crescent, you\u2019ll must have not less than one fight job at degree 100 and have accomplished the primary portion of the <em>Dawntrail<\/em> enlargement. (Y\u2019know, the primary story quest that&#8217;s actually referred to as \u201cDawntrail.\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">As soon as that\u2019s located, you\u2019ll simply want to begin the hunt \u201cOne Final Hurrah\u201d from the <strong>Expedition Messenger in Tuliyollal<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement bj4i1k3 bj4i1k0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\">\n<div class=\"_11x6rb9j\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"background-image:none\" class=\"duet--media--content-warning _183zwwq0\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--image-gallery-image x3y21z0\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6\" id=\"cGcyOmltYWdlOjYwMTgyOQ==\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"x3y21z1\" 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https:\/\/platform.polygon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/jlee_250527_1001_ffxiv_oc_unlock.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.polygon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/jlee_250527_1001_ffxiv_oc_unlock.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.polygon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/jlee_250527_1001_ffxiv_oc_unlock.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup t0irya2 ogfo6w1\">Graphic: Julia Lee\/Polygon | Supply pictures: Sq. Enix<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">Observe this quest line to unlock entry to the Occult Crescent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">What <em>is <\/em>the Occult Crescent?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\"><strong>The Occult Crescent is the sphere operation for the <em>Dawntrail<\/em> enlargement.<\/strong> That is separate, instanced content material that plunges you onto an enormous map with a bunch of mechanics particular to this space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">Within the Occult Crescent maps, you\u2019ll degree your \u201cinformation\u201d somewhat than your precise job degree, and the enemies across the map will deal and take harm based mostly on that information degree. In the event you get attacked by a degree 20 monster whenever you\u2019re solely at information degree one, be ready to die.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">The Occult Crescent shares a variety of quirks with its predecessors, like Eureka or Bozja:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement bj4i1k1 bj4i1k0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _11x6rb9i _1j8z3al0 t0irya1\">\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">You lose information EXP (and probably ranges) whenever you die after which select to revive again at base (however you don\u2019t lose any whenever you get raised by one other participant).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">You can not fly across the map, however you <em>can<\/em> experience your <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/ffxiv-guides-ff14-final-fantasy-14\/22382215\/mount-unlock-chocobo-flying-level-requirement\">mount<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Particular \u201cessential encounters\u201d spawn across the map, locking you into robust and chaotic battles in opposition to a giant enemy or distinctive pack of enemies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Identical to bunnies in Eureka, you&#8217;ll be able to assist <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/ffxiv-guides-ff14-final-fantasy-14-online\/602152\/persistent-pot-how-to-use-elixir-fates-loot\">Magic Pots<\/a> in particular FATEs to be led to treasure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">Particular to the Occult Crescent, there are <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/ffxiv-guides-ff14-final-fantasy-14-online\/602044\/phantom-jobs-unlock-occult-crescent\">Phantom Jobs<\/a>,<\/strong> that are like\u2026 mini-jobs you&#8217;ll be able to tackle to offer you additional expertise to assist out. Some are unlocked instantly, like Phantom Bard or Phantom Knight, however some require you to purchase them from the native store or get a particular drop from a essential encounter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">After discovering some <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/ffxiv-guides-ff14-final-fantasy-14-online\/601778\/occult-crescent-survey-points-locations-quests-common-thread-past-and-crescent\">survey factors<\/a>, finishing some quests, and hitting information rank 20, you\u2019ll have the ability to take part in \u201cThe Forked Tower,\u201d a 48-person dungeon for distinctive rewards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">So, yep. Your fundamental objective right here is to run round, finishing FATEs and significant encounters to realize information EXP and rank up. You\u2019ll additionally amass foreign money alongside the best way that you should use for particular rewards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p><h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Beginning suggestions for conquering the Occult Crescent<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">If that is your first time stepping foot right into a discipline operation, it may be quite a bit. Listed below are some suggestions that will help you out:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement bj4i1k1 bj4i1k0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _11x6rb9i _1j8z3al0 t0irya1\">\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Not like in earlier discipline operations, you&#8217;ll be able to <strong>freely unlock aethernet teleport factors<\/strong>, without having to fret about development or degree. You\u2019ll wish to reveal the map and unlock these ASAP so you&#8217;ll be able to shortly bounce into essential encounters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">To take part in essential encounters, you\u2019ll must <strong>head over to the realm labeled with the blue FATE icon and wait within the enormous circle or sq. on the bottom<\/strong>. In the event you don\u2019t make it there by the point the encounter begins, you won&#8217;t be able to take part.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">You may go it alone, however <strong>partying up is significantly better<\/strong>. A easy \u201clfg\u201d in shout chat ought to web you an invitation. If no invite comes, you might want to begin accumulating your personal straggler gamers to make a celebration of your personal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">In the event you\u2019re low degree, <strong>keep out of the imaginative and prescient of these high-leveled baddies<\/strong> to keep away from dying. When doubtful, stroll behind them and hug partitions to remain out of their means.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">With these two above factors being made, if you happen to do die, <strong>sending a request for a revive<\/strong> alongside a \u201c<pos>\u201d in shout chat will inform gamers your location in order that they can assist you. Selecting to revive again at base will lose you EXP and presumably ranges, so strive not to try this an excessive amount of.<\/pos><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Don\u2019t neglect to <strong>use your Phantom Job expertise<\/strong>. It may be simple to get too locked in to a essential encounter, however don\u2019t neglect that you&#8217;ve some helpful unique instruments at your disposal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><strong>Don\u2019t get discouraged by your rampant deaths in essential encounters<\/strong>. These fights are chaotic and contain a variety of sample recognition and memorization. It takes a bit to be taught and also you\u2019ll get there!<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><strong>Open these chests!<\/strong> You might even see simply chillin\u2019 chests on the ground. Whereas a variety of them gives you bizarre junk, a few of them have valuables like mounts, minions, and glamour inside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Contemplate <strong>shopping for the using map first<\/strong> and the opposite stuff after. Attending to zoom across the map at a quicker pace will assist the grind quite a bit. You should purchase the map from the \u201cExpedition Antiquarian\u201d NPC on the base camp for 3,000 silver items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1j8z3al1\"><span class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">When you degree up sufficient Phantom Jobs, <strong>you should use their buffing expertise after which swap jobs whereas retaining the buffs<\/strong>. This makes Phantom Bard a reasonably good job to degree early, as it will probably grant you an Phantom Job EXP buff.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1\">That stated, this entire factor is a studying expertise \u2014 everybody alongside you can be figuring stuff out, us included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"g6d1ps6 _1vkemlx2 _1vkemlx0 _1vkemlx6\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"duet--article--comments-link g6d1ps9\" href=\"http:\/\/www.polygon.com\/ffxiv-guides-ff14-final-fantasy-14-online\/601754\/occult-crescent-unlock-beginners-tips#comments\"><span class=\"coral-count\" data-coral-id=\"cGcyOnBvc3Q6NjAxNzU0\" data-coral-url=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/ffxiv-guides-ff14-final-fantasy-14-online\/601754\/occult-crescent-unlock-beginners-tips\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FFXIV: Dawntrail\u2019s discipline operation is the Occult Crescent, an enormous piece of content material that dropped in patch 7.25 and may hold you busy for some time. This content material is considerably tied to the Dawntrail relic weapon (although you\u2019ll have the ability to full the weapon with out essentially partaking within the discipline op), [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2985,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[2785,2877,2875,78,2876],"class_list":["post-2983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming","tag-beginners","tag-crescent","tag-ffxivs","tag-guide","tag-occult"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2983"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2983\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2984,"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2983\/revisions\/2984"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- This website is optimized by Airlift. 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