The "Real" Archduke of Jeuno, Back in the Spotlight Yet Again - 3rd Session (12/11/2025)

In celebration of the second installment of Echoes of Vana'diel (San d'Oria: The Second Walk) being added to FINAL FANTASY XIV as part of Patch 7.3, FFXI is also bringing back three previous events.

This time, we are bringing back The "Real" Archduke of Jeuno, Back in the Spotlight Yet Again event for its third and final appearance!

In conjunction with the event's return, Kam'lanaut has prepared an all-new reward, the Archduke's Shield, as he awaits your challenge. This mighty shield includes the Refresh effect, which following the Archduke's Sword from last time, is a perfect item for both new and veteran adventurers alike!


Note: The Archduke's Shield has been left with the Curator Moogle. Once the event has started, make sure to check the items needed for the trade.

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Event Period :
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Tuesday, 9 December, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.

Play Seasonal Events to Get Items Such as an Archduke's Shield! (12/11/2025)

There have been countless items added to the game over the years, including some that were available via limited-time events that are not scheduled to return or otherwise only featured limited opportunities to acquire them.

Therefore, we have decided to introduce this special opportunity on a trial basis to either make these items available again or provide an easier, limited-time method to obtain them. The eligible items this time are the Archduke's Shield, Korrigan Pot, and Pungent Powder III. Among them, the new Archduke's Shield is a powerful shield featuring the Refresh effect, making it a perfect item for both new and veteran adventurers alike. Enjoy this event while working to acquire these fabulous items!

■ New items
Archduke's Shield


■ Returning items
Korrigan Pot, Pungent Powder III




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Event Period:
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Tuesday, 9 December, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.

Vana'Bout - Round 7 is almost here! (11/11/2025)

We are ready to announce the dates for the next round of Vana'Bout, an event that lets you combine forces with players from all over the world to earn rewards!

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Event Period:
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Monday, 1 December, at 2:59 p.m.
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November is the "eleventh" month of the year. As such, we have taken this opportunity to listen to your feedback and make some updates to Vana'Bout so that you can continue to enjoy it for a long time to come! We have made some revisions to the objectives, rewards, and the system as a whole.

■ New changes
- You are able to cancel daily objectives.
- You can now see detailed information for the requirements and relevant NPCs for certain objectives.
　Note: We plan to continually update this detailed information as needed.
- In order to increase the variety of available objectives, we have added new objectives that are linked to ongoing seasonal events and campaigns, as well as those that easily overlap with your daily in-game activities.
- The quantity, content, and scoring for time-based objectives have been adjusted based on the number of daily objectives per day.
- New overall rewards have been added.
- New personal rewards have been added to make reaching the Silver tier more enticing.

■ Rewards
Complete the special Records of Eminence objective during the challenge period to earn plaudits for your efforts. The total number of plaudits earned by adventurers from all of the game's Worlds will be tabulated and if it exceeds the target amount, the challenge shall be considered a success.

The following are the available rewards for this event.

■ Plaudits Goal: 100% achieved
- Cornelia's alter ego will be available for three months.

■ Plaudits Goal: 125% achieved
- Add "Alter Ego Expo Campaign - PLUS!" to the December monthly campaigns

■ Plaudits Goal: 150% achieved
- The following effect will be added to the "Dynamis – Divergence Statue Crusher Campaign" going forward.
 - Enemies with "Squadron" in their name will count for double when defeated.


Read on for details.

The November 2025 Login Campaign & Login Campaign System Renewal Are Now Underway! (11/11/2025)

The November 2025 Login Campaign is now underway.

■ This month's featured items
- The Kupon W-Eth is now available.

■ November 2025 recommended alter egos
Cipher: Qultada
Cipher: Karaha
Cipher: Noillurie
Cipher: Koru-Moru

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Point distribution period:
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Tuesday, 2 December, at 2:00 p.m.

Point exchange period:
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Tuesday, 2 December, at 2:00 p.m.
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Read on for details.


A renewal of the login campaign system was conducted this month.

This was done for two main reasons.
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■ Increase the appeal of login campaigns
- Provide a wider lineup of both fashionable and functional items
- Create an opportunity to easily reacquire items that were previously available
- Make it even easier to obtain certain alter egos

■ Return to a system that rewards regular logins
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In order to realize these goals, we have implemented the following changes.

■ Change the amount of points needed for the exchange
It will now be easier to obtain featured and other transformation items that were added in the past, starting with the older ones first. At the same time, a new environment that allows new items to be added will also be created.

■ Item lineup adjustments
The primary method for developing your characters and equipment will be the same as it has always been—playing the in-game content. However, we plan to offer additional ways to obtain upgrade materials and other items. For example, we have added the ability to use Unity accolades when reforging equipment with the November 2025 update.

■ Amount of login points received
In addition to changing the amount of points needed to exchange for items, we have also adjusted the amount of login points that can be received.

 Login 1 – 14
 Receive 50 points per day.
 Login 15
 Receive 500 points as a bonus.
 Login 16 onward
 Receive 100 points per day.

■ Amount of login points that can be carried over to the following month
Starting in October 2025, you can carry over 700 points to the following month.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The November Version Update Has Landed! (10/11/2025)

A new shared area has been added to Dynamis – Divergence so that players who previously had difficulty with the content can now take it on solo in order to upgrade their relic armor.

Meanwhile, new items have been added to the A.M.A.N. Trove while its existing spoils have also been revised, and the chances of hearing a "loud thud" or better from treasure chests when entering the content with a Venus Orb have been increased.

Elsewhere, additional updates make it easier to play a variety of the game's content, including exclusive spoils added to "The Orb's Radiance" battlefield for characters that have completed the appropriate mission.

Read on for details regarding the version update.

Announcing the November 2025 Login Campaign & Login Campaign Renewal! (05/11/2025)

The November 2025 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.

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Point distribution period:
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Tuesday, 2 December, at 2:00 p.m.
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Read on for details.

A renewal of the login campaign system is being conducted from this month.

This is being done for two main reasons.
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■ Increase the appeal of login campaigns
- Provide a wider lineup of both fashionable and functional items
- Create an opportunity to easily reacquire items that were previously available
- Make it even easier to obtain certain alter egos

■ Return to a system that rewards regular logins
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In order to realize these goals, the following changes will be implemented.

■ Change the amount of points needed for the exchange
It will now be easier to obtain featured and other transformation items that were added in the past, starting with the older ones first. At the same time, a new environment that allows new items to be added will also be created.

■ Item lineup adjustments
The primary method for developing your characters and equipment will be the same as it has always been—playing the in-game content. However, we plan to offer additional ways to obtain upgrade materials and other items. For example, we will add the ability to use Unity accolades when reforging equipment from November 2025.

■ Amount of login points received
In addition to changing the amount of points needed to exchange for items, we have also adjusted the amount of login points that can be received.

 Login 1 – 14
 Receive 50 points per day.
 Login 15
 Receive 500 points as a bonus.
 Login 16 onward
 Receive 100 points per day.

■ Amount of login points that can be carried over to the following month
Starting in October 2025, you can carry over 700 points to the following month.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Announcing the November Version Update (04/11/2025)

The next version update is scheduled for Monday, 10 November.

Read on for a list of items to be added in November.

XIth Heaven Equipment Upgrade & Synthesis Support Campaign (30/10/2025)

The following campaigns will commence on Friday, 14 November, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT)

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Campaign Period:
■ Phase 1
Friday, 14 November, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Thursday, 20 November, at 2:59 p.m.

■ Phase 2
Thursday, 27 November, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Tuesday, 9 December, at 2:59 p.m.
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We're also preparing Vana'Bout - Round 7 and the third appearance of "The 'Real' Archduke of Jeuno, Back in the Spotlight Yet Again." Don't miss your chance to take on these exciting events!


Read on for details.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Announcing the Next Version Update (28/10/2025)

The next version update is scheduled for early November.

November brings with it an entrance for entering Dynamis – Divergence solo, new items and adjustments to the spoils for A.M.A.N. Trove, and exclusive spoils for characters that have completed the mission for "The Orb's Radiance" battlefield.

The "Real" Archduke of Jeuno, Back in the Spotlight Yet Again - 2nd Session (16/10/2025)

In celebration of the second installment of Echoes of Vana'diel (San d'Oria: The Second Walk) being added to FINAL FANTASY XIV as part of Patch 7.3, FFXI is also bringing back three previous events.

One of those events, The "Real" Archduke of Jeuno, Back in the Spotlight Yet Again, is returning for a second time.

In conjunction with the event's return, Kam'lanaut has prepared an all-new reward, the Archduke's Sword, as he awaits your challenge. This event is specifically designed to let new and veteran adventurers alike participate, so make sure to check it out when you have the time!





Note: The Archduke's Sword has been left with the Curator Moogle. Once the event has started, make sure to check the items needed for the trade.

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Event Period (*):
Friday, 24 October, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 3 November, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT)
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* Since you'll need to increase your level and complete missions in order to take on ★Return to Delkfutt's Tower, we're offering it on three separate occasions (one time each in September, October, and November) so that as many adventurers as possible can enjoy the content.

Please note that there will be no changes to the spoils you can earn from the battlefield on these three occasions.
If it was hard for you to participate in the event during October, hopefully you'll be able to take advantage of this third opportunity.

★Return to Delkfutt's Tower can be attempted by up to six players. Whether you're working together with your fellow linkshell members or taking advantage of this unique opportunity to team up with other adventurers, we hope that everyone is able to enjoy the content that we have prepared. To that end, we also plan to add new items to each event session that can be obtained from the Curator Moogle.

Read on for details.