Delve

While on the subject of runes, does anyone know where you get Sih/Moh gate runes?

I'm going to assume they're not available yet. They will probably warp you to the 2nd maps of Sih/Moh Gates that will likely connect Foret de Hennetiel to Yorcia Wield, and Morimar Basalt Fields to Khamir Piedimont.My speculation of course.

Figured as much, but thought I'd ask.

I was asleep, but it looks fine :)

Lots of great (and much-needed) clarifications in Matsui's post. Note that the details like his reference of a previous mistake and the "spoiler alert" are actually exactly how he had them in his post, I didn't add in anything that wasn't there.

Reposting my translation here as it clarifies a ton of missing details from the official site and lays a lot of preliminary speculation about requirements and such to rest. @Kalilla, feel free to reformat if you want. I'm sure official translation will be up soon either way.


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Matsui: Delve Information

Hello, it's Matsui.

Just wanted to fill in some details about Delve prior to the more detailed information included with the version update, regarding participation and the planned flow of the system.

From my earlier post in this thread, the setting that we are referring to as "content level" of Delve [[JP: Menace Inspector]] is higher than that of Skirmish and Wildskeeper Reives.

Therefore, in order to host a "Delve" event, the key items that can be obtained by defeating the seven Naakuals are required.

Although the key item is not required if you are simply joining the battle, the event's balance is adjusted under the assumption that your equiment is aligned with the caliber of equipment that can be obtained from Skirmish or Wildskeeper Reives. (In my last post I also referred to equipment obtained for Bayld - this was a mistake.)

Items that are related to Delve include:

• ○○ Petrified Lumber
  

• ○○ Fragments
  

• ○○ Crystals

There are three different types of each, (the "○○" will be replaced with the specified type) corresponding to the battle area.

○○ Petrified Lumber is exchanged for the "Vi-ja Board" and ability to invade the fracture.
[[I have no idea what this is, Ouija Board? rofl. Wait for official translation to correct the item name.]]
○○ Fragments are items required to carry out field battles against the NMs.
○○ Crystals are attached to the board, which will force up to three of the NMs to not appear within the fracture.

These items are related to Delve events in these areas:

• Ceizak Battlegrounds
  

• Morimar Basalt Fields
  

• Foret de Hennetiel

They can be obtained from colonization reives, lair reives, and from defeating monsters.

Within Delve, in addition to the equipment that you will find there, you will also receive materials to strengthen the equipment as well as dedicated points known as Mweya Plasm [[JP: Menace Plasm]].

1. Before defeating the boss monster, you must first defeat the NMs that appear in the field and fractures, acquiring Mweya Plasm, equipment, and materials to strengthen the equipment.
2. Once you've strengthened your equipment and you feel ready for the challenge, take on the boss monsters in cooperation with other players.

These are the steps as the system is planned. Of course, if you're confident in your abilities, you do not necessarily need to follow these steps...

Note that there are also items that drop by chance, but by repeating the Delve challenges to accumulate Mweya Plasm, you can also exchange reliably for the items you want. While the defeating the boss monster is definitely planned as a challenge for 18 people, I think that collecting Mweya Plasm and materials to reinforce your equipment is more of a challenge for 6 people, so this will vary depending on what your goal is.

After collecting Mweya Plasm, the npc Forri-Porri in Western Adoulin (I-10) will exchange for items. Even if you have enough points, however, you will still need to complete certain goals in order to exchange for items. For example, if you want to exchange for items that boss monsters drop, you will need to defeat those boss monsters at least once.

Spoiler alert:
So there's my simple explanation of the system. More information will be passed along on the day of the version update. Additionally, we're also considering using a video to introduce the Delve content.

I just want to emphasize this once more - upon introduction, Delve will be released in a state tweaked for the top players. We expect that as new high-level content is introduced, this content will be adjusted for the players that follow.

Did you happen to notice that the Skirmish page was also updated.

Apparently the weapons can undergo the same upgrades as the armor?

Edit: Nevermind. I'm half asleep and thought that I saw things that I didn't see.

T1 cracklaw: looking for strat, theres not much but I found some YouTube vids to use as tips and a few forums with little info.

From what I tested and read, its similar to mata where you build up magic Dmg and it takes increased phy Dmg. Also I read about the Dmg bein taken on certain sides N & S etc.

What is best set up and strat people use to win.

Set up & strat I'm thinking or something like this:

Blu/thf
Blu/thf
Brd
Sch
Pld
Whm

Blu or mnk
BLM/rdm
Blu or Mnk
Brd
Sch
Whm

Blu/thf
Blu/thf
Pld
Brd
Sch
Whm

I'm thinking can toss a geo in there and any DD be a BLM or blu or FS monk?
Also blu with Requiescat?

Start with magic Dmg then after /ja blu spam?
SATA the plds with both Plds on front and back to stabilize Nm and have DDs cycle to find the weak direction
Blu spam benthic and sudden lunge unsure if stun lock is a possibility or Absolute Terror?

Any info appreciated I attempted once to try n test some strats I think I got the strat for win, going again tonight.
i just want some clarification and tips before I waist anyone's time testing or going on hunch.

Thanks in advance!

Bump!