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Shadowbringer (Title)

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Shadowbringer (PvP)

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{{otheruses|the PvP ability|the PvE ability|Shadowbringer (ability)|other uses|Shadowbringers (disambiguation)}}
{{Action infobox
| name = Shadowbringer (PvP)
| description = Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 6,000 to all enemies in a straight line before you.
| facts = {{action fact|Consumes 12,000 HP when executed.}}{{action fact|additional|Grants Blackblood.}}{{action fact|duration|10}}{{action fact|Cannot be executed when current HP is lower than 20%}}{{action fact|※Souleater Combo changes to Scarlet Delirium while under the effect of Blackblood. ※Souleater Combo changes to Comeuppance while under the effect of Comeuppance Ready. ※Souleater Combo changes to Torcleaver while under the effect of Torcleaver Ready.}}
| acquired = Dark Knight
| level = 30
| type = ability
| mp-cost =
| tp-cost =
| gauge-cost =
| casting = 0
| recast = 1
| range = 10
| radius = 10
| traits =
| actions = The Blackest Night (PvP), Scarlet Delirium (PvP), Comeuppance (PvP), Torcleaver (PvP), Eventide (PvP)
| req-quest =
| targeting = enemy
| aoe-type = line
| pvp = n
| release = endwalker
| patch = 6.1
}}
==Notes==
* Will consume {{status effect|buff|file:Dark_Arts_Buff.png}} [[The Blackest Night (PvP)|Dark Arts]] instead of HP, which is granted when the barrier from {{aicon|The Blackest Night (PvP)|The Blackest Night}} is fully absorbed.
* Due to the extreme HP cost of this action, dark knights ideally should avoid using executing this action when not under the effect of Dark Arts when engaging in a skirmish, especially the during the first 5v5 engagement in a [[Crystalline Conflict]] round.
==History==
*{{patch|7.2|The time between action execution and effect activation has been shortened.}}
*{{patch|7.1|
**HP consumption has been changed from 20% of maximum to 12,000 HP.
**Requirements for execution changed from having at least 20% maximum HP to having at least 12,000 HP or under the effect of Dark Arts.}}
*{{patch|6.11|Potency has been increased from 4,000 to 6,000.}}
*{{patch|6.1}}
[[Category:PvP actions]]

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Shadowbringer (ability)

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{{otheruses|the PvE ability|the PvP ability|Shadowbringer (PvP)|other uses|Shadowbringers (disambiguation)}}
{{Action infobox
| description = Deals unaspected damage to all enemies in a straight line before you with a potency of 600 for the first enemy, and 25% less for all remaining enemies.
| facts = {{action fact|Maximum Charges|2}}{{action fact|Can only be executed while under the effect of Darkside.}}
| acquired = Dark Knight
| name = Shadowbringer
| level = 90
| type = ability
| recast = 60
| targeting = enemy
| aoe-type = line
| range = 10
| radius = 10
| release = endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| pvp = n
| actions = Flood of Shadow, Edge of Shadow
}}

==Notes==
* Darkside is granted by {{action icon|Flood of Shadow}} or {{action icon|Edge of Shadow}}, allowing usage of this ability.

==History==
*{{patch|7.2|Reduction in potency after the first target has been changed from 50% to 25%.}}
*{{patch|6.0}}

Shadowbringer

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{{otheruses|the weapon|other uses|Shadowbringers (disambiguation)}}
{{Weapon infobox
| name = Shadowbringer
| icon = shadowbringer icon1.png
| model = 1501-74-1-0
| requires = dark knight
| type = greatsword
| level = 80
| ilvl = 430
| rarity = blue
| attributes = {{attribute increase|strength|164}}{{attribute increase|vitality|168}}{{attribute increase|determination|165}}{{attribute increase|tenacity|116}}
| physical-damage = 95
| physical-damage-hq =
| magic-damage =
| magic-damage-hq =
| autoattack = 93.73
| autoattack-hq =
| delay = 2.96
| delay-hq =
| dps = 31.67
| dps-hq =
| flavor-text =
| race =
| gender =
| cost =
| value =
| value-hq =
| seals =
| repair = Blacksmith
| npc-repair =
| set-name = Artifact Weapons (Shadowbringers)
| materia-slots = 2
| adv-melding = n
| unique = y
| untradable = y
| unsellable = y
| convertible =
| dyeable = y
| dye-count = 2
| projectable = y
| desynthesizable =
| desynth-level =
| crest-worthy =
| storable = y
| armoire-category = Class/Job Gear
| armoire-subcategory = Dark Knight
| collectable =
| patch = 5.0
| release = shadowbringers
| id-edb = 591bc20546b
| id-gt = 25224
}}
__NOTOC__
==Acquisition==
{{vendor list|showCostText=true}}
==Images==
<gallery heights=200px mode=packed>
File:Shadowbringer.png
File:Shadowbringer drawn.png
File:Dark Knight5.png
</gallery>

Shadowbringers (Achievement)

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{{other uses|the [[achievement]]|other uses|Shadowbringers (disambiguation)}}
{{Achievement infobox
| name = Shadowbringers
| icon = shadowbringers icon1.png
| description = Complete the main scenario quest "[[Shadowbringers (Quest)|Shadowbringers]]."
| category = Quests
| sub-category = Main Scenario
| points = 20
| reward-type = title
| reward = Shadowbringer
| patch = 5.0
| release = shadowbringers
| id-edb = b9f260b867c
| id-gt = 2298
}}
[[Shadowbringers (Achievement)]] is an [[achievement]].

Shadowbringers Orchestrion Roll

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{{otheruses|the [[Orchestrion Roll]]|other uses|Shadowbringers (disambiguation)}}
{{item infobox
| name = Shadowbringers Orchestrion Roll
| icon = shadowbringers orchestrion roll icon1.png
| description = Music roll for Shadowbringers. Use to add to your orchestrion list.
| type = other
| effects =
| material-type = Orchestrion Roll
| unique = y
| untradable = y
| unsellable = y
| rarity = white
| level =
| ilvl =
| race =
| gender =
| recast =
| cost =
| value =
| value-hq =
| seals =
| patch = 5.0
| release = shadowbringers
| id-edb = cd07a1d6865
| id-gt = 27903
}} __NOTOC__
[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is an [[Orchestrion Roll]].
==Theme Info==
{{orchestrioninfo|Quests|040|Shadowbringers Main Theme}}

==Acquisition==
===Quests===
{{quest list header|item-rewards=y}}
{{quest list row|The Syrcus Trench}}
{{table footer}}

==Used For==
Use to add ''Shadowbringers'' to the [[orchestrion]] list.

Shadowbringers (Quest)

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{{other uses|the [[Main Scenario Quests|Main Scenario Quest]]|other uses|Shadowbringers (disambiguation)}}
{{Quest infobox
| title = Shadowbringers
| image = Shadowbringers_(Quest).png
| description = Alisaie appears to have made her decision.
| quest-giver = Alisaie
| location = The Tempest
| location-x = 16.5
| location-y = 30.4
| location-z = -8.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 80
| exp = 22440
| gil = 7500
| reward1 = 1 Wind-up G'raha Tia
| reward2 = 1 Tomorrow and Tomorrow Orchestrion Roll
| unlocks = dg Amaurot, tr The Dying Gasp, ach Shadowbringers (Achievement), ot Trust, ngp Shadowbringers - Part 1, ngp Shadowbringers - Part 2
| prev-quest = A Greater Purpose
| next-quest = Shaken Resolve, In the Middle of Nowhere, A Scandal in Komra, Hail to the Queen, Fantastic Mr. Faux, By the Time You Hear This, Yet Another Striking Opportunity, Akadaemia Anyder (Quest), For Every Child a Star, Worth Fighting For, A Monk's Legacy, Once, Twice, Three Times a Warrior, Gone but Not Forgiven, A Harmony from the Heavens, Oboro's Big Idea, Our Closure, Machinists for the Morrow, The Legend of Musosai, Gunblades of the Patriots, Rising to the Occasion, Whence the Healing Springs, A Home for a Tome, To Be Second Best, True Beauty, Love, Astrologically, Succession of Steel, Shadow Walk with Me
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.0
| id-edb = 4ed1668d377
| id-gt = 69190
| msq-index = 647
}}
==Walkthrough==
===Notes===
Completion of this quest unlocks the {{tomestone|Poetics}} [[Allagan Tomestone of Poetics|Poetics]] vendors in [[Eulmore]] and the [[File:Sundry Splendors.png|25px|link=Sundry Splendors]] [[Sundry Splendors]] vendor in [[Mowen's Merchant (The Crystarium)|The Crystarium]].

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Urianger]].
*Speak with [[Y'shtola]].
*Speak with [[Thancred]].
*Speak with [[Ryne]].
*Speak with the [[Capitol Attendant|Capitol attendant]].
*Enter {{i|Amaurot}}.
*Confront [[Hades]] in {{i|the Dying Gasp}}.
*Speak with the [[Crystal Exarch]].
*Speak with [[Tataru]] in [[the Rising Stones]].

==Journal==
* Alisaie appears to have made her decision.

* Alisaie vows to press on, no matter how long it takes or how much it hurts. Speak with Alphinaud next for his decision.

* Alphinaud is eager to continue along the road, and behold more miracles at your side. Speak with Urianger next for his decision.

* Urianger would sally forth with you into the jaws of peril, and see you survive “unto the morrow.” Speak with Y'shtola next for her decision.

* Y'shtola would repay you for all the support you have given her, and implores you to do as your heart decrees. Speak with Thancred next for his decision.

* Thancred seizes upon the chance to express his appreciation for all you have done, and promises to guard your back during the coming battle. Speak with Ryne next for her decision.

* Unlike your fellow Scions, Ryne seems gripped by doubt and feelings of powerlessness. After some encouragement, however, you convince her to trust in the path she has chosen. With your party thus assembled, you turn to face the foreboding doors of the Capitol.

* You enter the Capitol building with your companions and find yourselves face-to-face with [[Emet-Selch]] himself. The Ascian belittles the value of the fragmentary lives which now populate the Source and its reflections, challenging you to prove yourself worthy of his people's legacy. With the gauntlet thrown down and the Exarch awaiting rescue, you steel yourself to wade into the infernal flames of the Final Days of Amaurot.
** ※To enlist your companion NPCs for this duty, speak with them near the entrance or access Duty Support via the main menu. Use the Duty Finder if you wish to complete the instance alongside fellow players.

* You battle your way past terrors made flesh, and arrive at the brink of the star's fiery oblivion.
** ※In the event that you leave the instance, you may re-enter by speaking with the attendant in the foyer of the Capitol.

* Though you survive the tragedy which befell Amaurot, Emet-Selch remains resolutely unimpressed by your efforts. Taking to the field, he brushes aside your comrades' every attack, refuting each argument leveled against him with the same easy contempt. Exhausted from battering yourself against the Ascian's adamant defenses, you are powerless to prevent the Light within from breaking its bonds, and you slump to the ground in agony. Emet-Selch has won.

: But then Ardbert is there at your side, and with his hand at your back, you find the strength to take another step. Emet-Selch's disbelief is compounded as the Exarch appears and intones a spell to bring you further reinforcements. Now enraged beyond measure, the Ascian casts aside his mortal form, and reveals to you his true name─Hades. The final hour─the final conflict─is at hand!
:: ※The Dying Gasp can be accessed via the Duty Finder.

* You wage a titanic battle not only against Hades, but the hopes and dreams of Ascian-kind, of which he is the keeper. In the end, however, your own unwavering conviction brings the ancient being low. You have done a great and terrible thing. Pen the conclusion to this momentous chapter of history, and make your return to the Ocular.

* ''“Remember us...”''

: With all your might behind the throw, the axe of incandescent Light shatters the bound soul of Emet-Selch.

: ''“Remember...that we once lived...”''

: The Ascian's words ring in your ears, even as both Y'shtola and Ryne declare your soul free of the Wardens' taint. You have won.

: After an exhausting swim to the surface, you and your companions are given a hero's welcome by the people of Norvrandt. The Crystarium erupts in celebration, and you enter the city beneath a blessedly clear sky.

* You look on proudly as the Exarch proclaims that the First is saved, and that the Eighth Umbral Calamity no longer threatens the Source. But then a moment of confusion descends as those assembled puzzle over the steward's continued presence. His timeline has supposedly been unmade, yet with the man himself still very much alive, it would seem the summoned Scions are stuck in the First.

: Happy enough to postpone their return if it means the Exarch's life is spared, your comrades urge you to head back alone. Once the portal is prepared, you step through without further hesitation, eager to bring word of your success to Tataru.

* When traversing the rift, the steady beat of time is rendered mutable, and so your unexpectedly early return catches Tataru entirely off guard. The redoubtable secretary swiftly recovers, however, and regales you with what she knows of the situation in the Source. Wishing to confirm the current news from the front line, as well as contact her “surprise” helper, Tataru bids you take your ease for the moment─a brief respite before the ceaseless turning of two tumultuous worlds beckons you once more unto adventure.

==Related NPCs==
{{Related NPCs}}

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
When speaking to Alphinaud
'''System:''' Alphinaud is lost in thought, his eyes downcast. There is, however, no sign of the self-doubt which once assailed him at the Falling Snows.

When speaking to Y'shtola
'''System:''' Y'shtola meets your gaze with a strained smile. You seem to recall her wearing the selfsame expression when speaking with Lyse and Runar.

When speaking to Urianger
'''System:''' Urianger glances your way, his expression hesitant. You can see the struggle as he agonizes over the words he wishes to say.

When speaking to Thancred
'''System:''' Thancred stares quietly into the distance. He seems calm and assured, his easy stance born of confidence rather than false bravado.

When speaking to Ryne
'''System:''' Ryne appears to be brooding over her choices, her faintly trembling hands betraying her mounting trepidation.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
'''Alisaie:''' Do you remember that talk we had atop the tower in Mord Souq?
'''Alisaie:''' I'm still of the same mind now as I was then. I don't abandon you, you don't abandon me, and together we make a difference in this fight.
'''Alisaie:''' There's always hope if we look for it─I saw it again and again as you tore those veils of Light from the sky.
'''Alisaie:''' If we keep taking that next step forward, there's a chance we'll find a way to save you. So no matter how long it takes or how much it hurts, you can count on me to keep on walking.

-quest accepted

===Speaking with Alphinaud===
'''Alphinaud:''' Vauthry spoke of the disaster we would bring upon our own heads. The ceaseless conflict...
'''Alphinaud:''' Imagine how he would sneer to see what's become of the First, not to mention your perilous predicament.
'''Alphinaud:''' And yet who can deny the fire your deeds have ignited in people's hearts?
'''Alphinaud:''' You achieved what my logic and ideals never could: uniting disparate peoples under the banner of hope and common purpose. Without you, that giant Talos would never have raised its head.
'''Alphinaud:''' I have borne witness to many such miracles at your side, and would do so again. This is but another obstacle in the road.
'''Alphinaud:''' So come, let us travel it. Drag me through wonder and danger, as you are wont to do, and I shall endeavor not to slow you down.

===Speaking with Urianger===
'''Urianger:''' As well thou knowest, if we are to usher Emet-Selch unto his rest, we must needs bind his Ascian soul...and then shatter it with overwhelming force.
'''Urianger:''' The former task requireth auracite, and such have I prepared─upon the Exarch's asking, no less, though 'twas ever mine intent to provide said boon.
'''Urianger:''' The future whence our noble friend doth hail is a world fallen to Ascian artifice, and he would not see such grim history repeated.
'''Urianger:''' In a sense, Emet-Selch's destruction will be the culmination of the Exarch's efforts─a reward for all he hath endured these many years.
'''Urianger:''' Yet even as thou stridest into the jaws of peril, forget not but that his fondest wish─and that of many others, besides─is to see thee survive unto the morrow.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis in pursuit of that happiest of outcomes that I do pledge to remain at thy side.

===Speaking with Y'shtola===
'''Y'shtola:''' Our time in the First has been a never-ending succession of trials, as arduous as our path in the Source ever was.
'''Y'shtola:''' Yet through all our journeys together─through that deep and foreboding wood─you have helped me to stay true to my convictions.
'''Y'shtola:''' Thus would I return the favor. Do as your heart decrees, without hesitation or regret. And that is all I will say on the matter.

===Speaking with Thancred===
'''Thancred:''' Well, this has put everyone in a solemn mood, hasn't it? Honestly, we're not even sure this will be the end of it.
'''Thancred:''' But I suppose we should speak our minds when we have the opportunity. You taught me that much in Amh Araeng.
'''Thancred:''' So forgive me this moment of sentiment, [Forename]. By dragging me into this sorry mess, you've given me the chance to think and act as I should have. For Ryne's sake.
'''Thancred:''' Words cannot express how much this has changed my life, or how grateful I am for your support...
'''Thancred:''' ...So I shall express my gratitude through action instead. No matter where you decide to go, I will be there, guarding your back.

===Speaking with Ryne===
-cutscene start
'''Ryne:''' When Minfilia entrusted me with her power, she warned me that no matter how strong you become, you can still fall victim to despair; you can still feel powerless.
'''Ryne:''' And she was right. After you collapsed on Mt. Gulg, my hands wouldn't stop shaking...
'''Ryne:''' If I made a mistake, if I failed to bind the Light within you... I was terrified you would die.
'''Ryne:''' Even now, you could be moments from turning, and I wouldn't know how to save you!
'''Ryne:''' You, Thancred, the others, you've all been there when I needed help. Minfilia surrendered her ''life'' to me─her legacy.
'''Ryne:''' I should be ready to do the same for you! And I want to, I do! But I just...
'''Ryne:''' ...I'm not good enough.
'''Ryne:''' She told me to follow your example, and I've tried, I've really tried... <sob>

Question: What will you say?

> Then you shouldn't hang your head.
'''Ryne:''' I shouldn't...?

> I'm not asking to be saved.
'''Ryne:''' But the Light, it─ You'll─ How can you go on?
---

Question: What will you say?

> Fate can be cruel, but a smile better suits a hero.
'''Ryne:''' ...
'''Ryne:''' I'm not sure I—
'''Ryne:''' ...Actually, never mind. I think I'll understand better if I try it for myself.

> We must all keep looking forward, like the heroes who never gave up hope for this world.
'''Ryne:''' ...
'''Ryne:''' I'm not sure who you—
'''Ryne:''' ...Actually, never mind. I think the answer might be different for all of us.

> ...
'''Ryne:''' ...I see. If I'm to become what I wish to become, then there are some answers I need to work out for myself.
---

'''Ryne:''' No, nothing will come of brooding here in self-pity. I've made my decision, [Forename]─I'm going with you!
-cutscene end

===Speaking with the Capitol attendant===
'''Capitol Attendant:''' Welcome to the Capitol. All visitors must present an official writ of permission before admittance will be granted.
'''Capitol Attendant:''' Your documents appear to be in order. You may proceed into the Capitol─but any guests you may choose to bring with you must remain in your vicinity at all times.

-voiced cutscene start
'''Emet-Selch:''' This really is unacceptable. I gave you very specific instructions.

'''Alphinaud:''' Emet-Selch!

'''Emet-Selch:''' My invitation was for an abomination, ripe with the power to bring about the world's annihilation.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Not this half-broken...thing. Whatever am I to do with you?
'''Emet-Selch:''' And I see you insist on keeping the same familiar company. Are you so lost without them?

'''Y'shtola:''' It is not ''{{alternatives|f=she|m=he}}'' who is lost without the familiar.
'''Y'shtola:''' Not content with remaking an entire city, you aim to fill it with the reconstituted souls of the dead.

'''Emet-Selch:''' I may have gotten a ''little'' carried away, in my attention to detail. Added a few unnecessary flourishes...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Weeell, there's no point trying to hide it. Yes.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Once the rejoining of worlds is complete, Zodiark will regain His full strength and shatter His prison.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Then we shall offer up the Source's remaining inhabitants in sacrifice, that we might resurrect our brethren who died to bring Zodiark into existence.
'''Emet-Selch:''' But what was it that ''you'' came here to do, exactly?

Question: What will you say?

> We came here to stop you.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Did you now? One last do-or-die attempt to foil my plans before your mind dissolves into madness?
'''Emet-Selch:''' How very, very...heroic of you.
'''Emet-Selch:''' In every single age, there is always someone who wants to stand up to the evil Ascians.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Always the same arrogance, the same insistence that the world belongs to them. As if theirs were the only rightful claim, theirs the only existence worthy of preservation!

> We came here for the Exarch.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Well, you can't have him. The wisdom that man guards may open up new worlds of possibilities.
'''Emet-Selch:''' He has unlocked the secrets of travel across the rift─and through time as well, it would seem. Quite an accomplishment for one of his “incomplete” nature.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I must explore the limits of his capabilities, and harness that power for the Ardor.
---

'''Emet-Selch:''' Even now, after everything, you refuse to see reason.
'''Emet-Selch:''' You think it unfair that you are subject to suffering? That your lives will be sacrificed for the ancients?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Look at me! I have lived a thousand ''thousand'' of your lives!
'''Emet-Selch:''' I have broken bread with you, fought with you, grown ill, grown old! Sired children and yes, welcomed death's sweet embrace.
'''Emet-Selch:''' For eons have I measured your worth and found you wanting! Too weak and feeble-minded to serve as stewards of any star!
'''Emet-Selch:''' Have your recent spats with Vauthry and his sin eaters taught you nothing?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Have you not learned that your ignorance and frailty beget only endless misery?
'''Emet-Selch:''' How long do you mean to perpetuate this farce? How much more must I endure your bumbling interference?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Let us imagine that the laws of reality are again undone, and the world faces true annihilation. Do you honestly believe that half your number would sacrifice themselves to save the other?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Of course they wouldn't!
'''Emet-Selch:''' And if you had witnessed history unfold as ''I'' have, you would reach the ''same'' conclusion!
'''Emet-Selch:''' You cannot be entrusted with our legacy.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I will bring back our brethren. Our friends. Our loved ones. The world belongs to us and us alone.

'''Alphinaud:''' Emet-Selch!
'''Alphinaud:''' We understand. Truly. But it makes no difference.
'''Alphinaud:''' The ones you love are in the past.
'''Alphinaud:''' While ours are here in the present.
'''Alphinaud:''' One day, we too will be ashes and dust, but not today. Our time is not yet finished.
'''Alphinaud:''' We share your conviction...and that is why we will not abandon our course.

'''Emet-Selch:''' You think us the same? You think your tattered soul of equal worth to those ''I lost?''
'''Emet-Selch:''' Then come─''earn'' your place. Prove yourselves ''worthy'' to inherit this star.

''The door opens, revealing a wall of fire.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' Behold, the coming oblivion. 'Twas the end of our era, and the beginning of our great work.
'''Emet-Selch:''' A fitting backdrop...for your final judgment.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I shall wait within, but do not spend too much time on your preparations. There's no telling how much longer the guest of honor will last.

''Emet-Selch walks into the fire.''

''{{i|Amaurot}} now accessible.''
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Alisaie:''' I won't ask you to hold back─that time is long past. I'll just try to snuff out the worst of the embers before they reach you.

'''Alphinaud:''' Just say the word, [Forename]. However harrowing the scenes that await us, they will not sway us from our course.

'''Urianger:''' In those Final Days, 'tis said that monstrous beasts were set loose in the city─terrors made flesh by sorceries run rampant.
'''Urianger:''' If Emet-Selch hath been faithful in his reconstruction, then we must be prepared to face many such abominations.

'''Y'shtola:''' I reasoned that Emet-Selch would not harm the Exarch until he had learned the tower's secrets, but his parting words suggest otherwise.
'''Y'shtola:''' Let us make haste. Your friend may not have the luxury of decades to wait for you this time.

'''Thancred:''' Ready when you are, [Forename]. If it's proof he wants, we'll give him a fight the likes of which he's never seen.

'''Ryne:''' I can feel it, beyond the flames...a Darkness waiting to swallow our Light.
'''Ryne:''' Wherever you are, Minfilia, watch over us and guide our steps...
-optional end

===Entering Amaurot===
====Dungeon dialogue====
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Welcome to the final days of Amaurot...

x@Unnamed Amaurotine A (text bubble): What will become of us...?
x@Unnamed Amaurotine B (text bubble): The end times have come...

'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' The fabric of our star began to fray...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' ...and the unchecked energies of creation begat malformed beasts.

'''System:''' Leaving naught in their wake but blood and ash.

'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Just as prayer gives rise to primals, our dread made manifest our deepest fears.

'''System:''' Thus did the first doom befall us.

'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' The first beast was striking in its unsightliness...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' As if to scour away all life, it called down a cataclysmic deluge.
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Yet even its defeat did not halt the march of oblivion...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' The land buckled; the cities burned; the waters ran red with blood...

'''System:''' For soon did the sun bend low, scorching earth and boiling seas.
'''System:''' Thus did the second doom break us.

'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' The beast bellows, and gives birth to terror. A terror which, in turn, gives birth to new beasts...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Its gaze turns skyward, and fiery rain falls from the heavens...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Once the fear has taken root, it cannot be expunged...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' As if feeding upon the horror, the beast bloats...then shivers...then ruptures...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Yet this was far from the worst of it. Come, and I will show you...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Just a little further...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' ...and you will see the end of a world.

'''System:''' Yet it was neither claw nor flame, but our very sins-

'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' The star was fading. We saw we had to weave its laws anew...

'''System:''' Stacked to the heavens where they took root, corrupting its halls-

'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' But between us and our goal loomed a final misbegotten fiend...

'''System:''' Thus did the third doom undo us.

'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' From the depths of despair, the last harbinger arose...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Its voice was fulgent destruction, and none could stand in its path.
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' And as it edged inexorably closer, we knew...
'''Emet-Selch@The Voice of Emet-Selch:''' Without decisive sacrifice, our star would surely perish.

====Duty Support dialogue====
''Entering the dungeon''
'''Alisaie:''' So much destruction.

'''Alphinaud:''' So, this was their calamity...

'''Ryne:''' It's just too terrible... 
'''Thancred:''' Steady, Ryne! Remember: this is only a recreation!

'''Y'shtola:''' I see storms of emotion... The aether here is seething with it.

''Before first boss''
'''Alphinaud:''' Watch where you step! Ware the falling flames!

'''Ryne:''' It's like seeing the stars fall from the sky.

'''Thancred:''' I know the beasts are eye-catching, but keep watch for those meteors!

'''Urianger:''' A city burneth 'neath fiert skies, and calamitous beasts hold sway 
'''Y'shtola:''' ...Like the pages of a myth come to life.

''After first boss''
'''Alphinaud:''' This first doom seemed deadly enough not to warrant a second...

'''Ryne:''' Even knowing it's all illusion makes it no less terrifying...

'''Thancred:''' Everyone all right?

'''Y'shtola:''' ...And that was but the first doom they faced?

''Entering the second area''
'''Alisaie:''' The buildings are coming down!

'''Ryne:''' Watch out! We'll be lucky not to get crushed...

'''Thancred:''' There goes a tower! We'll run out of walkway at this rate... 
'''Y'shtola:''' Nay, he will make certain we see it all. He wants us to see...

'''Urianger:''' Creation magicks run rampant... 'Tis the stuff of nightmares.

''Continuing through the second area''
'''Alphinaud:''' This is almost too much to witness...but witness it we must.

'''Ryne:''' The Ascians suffered such tragedy... 
'''Alisaie:''' Aye, and we'd best keep moving if we're to avoid a similar fate.

'''Thancred:''' Seven hells! These beasts lurk behind every stone!

'''Y'shtola:''' To die by fire, or by fang...

''Before second boss''
'''Alisaie:''' Is this another of these dooms, then?

'''Alphinaud:''' A terror of a different hue...

'''Thancred:''' A man's face on a bird's body... How unsettling. 
'''Urianger:''' The form fear taketh is unlike to be pleasing.

'''Y'shtola:''' A creature born of madness...

''After second boss''
'''Alisaie:''' <pant> Was that...the last of them...?

'''Alphinaud:''' <pant> Is it... <pant>...over...?

'''Urianger:''' The beasts are links in a chain of fear...yet we seem to have broken it. 
'''Thancred:''' This time, mayhap. I worry we might not outlast the next.

'''Y'shtola:''' These battles test the boundaries of our stamina...

''Entering third area''
'''Alisaie:''' Gods! This place defies understanding!

'''Alphinaud:''' Have we ascended into the heavens themselves!?

'''Ryne:''' I-Is that the star!? The whole world is ablaze... 
'''Urianger:''' We perceive the scenes from the heavens, as the Ascians did.

'''Y'shtola:''' Ah, Master Matoya... If only you could see this...

''Before third boss''
'''Alisaie:''' I don't care how monstrous it is! We end this now!

'''Alphinaud:''' The final doom... The largest was saved for last, it seems.

'''Ryne:''' Ignore my trembling! I can fight! I've made my choice...

'''Thancred:''' Ryne! How are you holding up? 
'''Ryne:''' I can do this! ''We'' can do this! Together!

'''Y'shtola:''' This is the final doom, yes? Then let us be about defeating it!

====Optional post-dungeon pop-ups====
-optional start
'''Alphinaud:''' We shall not falter! 
'''Alisaie:''' Not for despair, nor fate itself.

'''Ryne:''' ''Where'' is Emet-Selch? 
'''Thancred:''' Be on your guard. This is wholly his realm.

'''Urianger:''' This is it—the first and final end. 
'''Y'shtola:''' The unwinding of life itself...
-optional end

===Post-dungeon cutscene===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Emet-Selch:''' Well, well, you prevailed...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Nevertheless!

''Emet-Selch knocks down the Scions with dark magic.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' Your performance was underwhelming, and I remain unconvinced of your worthiness.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Oh, you tower over your misbegotten ilk, no doubt. But should I bring my full strength to bear, well...you would be as leaves in the wind.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The gulf between us is a reflection of the disparity between the world as it was...and what it has become.

''Alisaie charges at Emet-Selch. She is blocked by a barrier.''

'''Alisaie:''' Our worlds may not live up to your lofty standards...
'''Alisaie:''' But they are ''our'' worlds! ''Our'' homes! Full of life and love and hope!
'''Alisaie:''' And we won't stand by and let you destroy them!

''Emet-Selch knocks back Alisaie.''

'''Alphinaud:''' Alisaie!

'''Emet-Selch:''' You are a mistake.
'''Emet-Selch:''' For we who have known perfection, the shattered Source and these shards are ghastly mockeries of the true world.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The ephemeral lives you exalt are pale imitations, utterly devoid of meaning.

'''Alphinaud:''' Belittle us all you like, but we will rise again and again, and give the lie to your insults through word and deed.
'''Alphinaud:''' We define our worth, not the circumstances of our creation!

'''Emet-Selch:''' Hmph, more prattle.

''Emet-Selch attacks the party with spears of darkness. The player stands up.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' Fool. Who are you? No one. ''Nothing''.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Once I have reclaimed my heritage, my first act will be to expunge your stain from history's weave.
'''Emet-Selch:''' My world will have no need for heroes.

''The player limps toward Emet-Selch. They are weakened by the light inside them.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' Still fighting the good fight...

''Emet-Selch shoots magic at the player, but Urianger protects them with a barrier. Y'shtola casts a fire spell on Emet-Selch.''

'''Y'shtola:''' It is true that all we hold dear is fated to fade away.
'''Y'shtola:''' But that is no reason for us to forsake it!

'''Urianger:''' To take what steps we may, and thus mark the road for those who would follow.
'''Urianger:''' To strive for the best of all futures... Be this not also thy purpose!?

''Emet-Selch knocks out Y'shtola and Urianger with magic.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' Do not presume to speak of ''my'' future!
'''Emet-Selch:''' And ''you''! Why waste your final moments in futile defiance?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Weary wanderer─you've no fight left to fight! No life left to live!

''The player begins to be overcome by the light.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' Hah hah hah hah hah! You see! The Light will not be denied!
'''Emet-Selch:''' Surrender to your fate, and let the transformation take you!
'''Emet-Selch:''' Rise up in madness and fury! Devour the vermin infesting the land which is rightfully ours!

''Thancred attacks Emet-Selch. He is blocked by his barrier.''

'''Thancred:''' Now, Ryne! Now!

''Emet-Selch knocks out Thancred and hits Ryne.''

'''Ryne:''' Fight it... You have to hold on!

''Ryne collapses. The player begins turning into a sin eater but sees Ardbert's shade.''

'''Ardbert:''' If you had the strength to take another step, could you do it?
'''Ardbert:''' Could you save our worlds?

Question: What will you say?
> You know I could!
> What, all by myself?
---

'''Ardbert:''' Take it. We fight as one!

''Ardbert joins with the player, interrupting their transformation.''

'''Ardbert@Ardbert (as the player):''' The world is not yours to end...
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (as the player):''' This is our future. Our story.

''Emet-Selch sees Azem's Shade.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' No... It can't be...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Bah, a trick of the light. You are a broken husk, nothing more.
'''Emet-Selch:''' How can you hope to stand against me alone?

'''Crystal Exarch:''' We stand together!

'''Emet-Selch:''' How did─!? ...I'm surprised you can stand at all.

'''Crystal Exarch:''' I could not well leave matters half-finished.
'''Crystal Exarch:''' Let expanse contract, eon become instant!
'''Crystal Exarch:''' Champions from beyond the rift, heed my call!

''The Exarch begins a summoning spell for seven other party members.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' Damn you! Damn you all!

Question: What will you say?
> I challenge you, Emet-Selch.
> It ends this day. One way or another, it ends.
---

'''Emet-Selch:''' Very well. Let us proceed to your final judgment.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The victor shall write the tale, and the vanquished become its villain!
'''Emet-Selch:''' But come! Let us cast aside titles and pretense, and reveal our true faces to one another!
'''Emet-Selch:''' I am Hades! He who shall awaken our brethren from their dark slumber!

''{{i|The Dying Gasp}} now accessible''
-cutscene end

===Confronting Hades in the Dying Gasp===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Hades:''' Show me your “vaunted” strength. And I shall expose the lie of your fragmented existence!
-cutscene end

Hades: You are destined for naught else but oblivion!
Hades: By Darkness be purged!
Hades: Darkness reigns!
Hades: Flee, you fools!
Hades: You are unworthy!
Hades: The arcane is mine to command!
Hades: Scurry and scatter!
Hades: Give voice to your anguish, my brethren!
Shadow of the Ancients: To rekindle our future!
Shadow of the Ancients: To restore our brethren!
Hades: Give substance to our hopes, our dreams, our prayers...
Shadow of the Ancients: To revive our hope!
Shadow of the Ancients: To realize our salvation!
Hades: And by their undeniable grace, may our perfect world rise anew!
Shadow of the Ancients: To remake our star!
Shadow of the Ancients: To reclaim our world!
Hades: Yawn wide, the ever-hungering void!
Hades: Devour the Light, and return all to Darkness!
Hades: Impressive resilience... But it matters little. I have all eternity to break your stubborn wills!
Hades: I am stifled by this vessel of flesh...
System: The limit gauge resets!
Hades: Unburden your sleeping souls, my brethren...
Hades: I shall bear every hope, every dream, every prayer!
Hades: The future of this star shall be shaped by my hands!
Hades: I shall be raised up by the prayers of my fallen brethren!
Hades: Behold, a sorcerer of eld! Tremble before my glory!
Hades: Darkness, flow through me!
System: Hades is gathering aetherial energy...
Hades: Bothersome pests!
Hades: I am unbound by perfect law!
Hades: Lottery of life!
Hades: Hearken to the word of ruin!
Hades: This place will be your tomb!
Hades: Begone!
Hades: Drown in despair!
Hades: My dormant brethren, dream now of a dark tomorrow...
Hades: By our gathered might must we reclaim these vain reflections.
Hades: In Zodiark's name, I beseech you!
System: The Light within Her champions grows faint...
Hades: Has the Wardens' Light won free!? No...
Hades: Damn you... Damn your wretched blessing!
Hades: I will extinguish the spark of your miserable lives!
System: The Darkness grows deeper...
Hades: That Light split the world, and every life upon it!
System: The Darkness grows deeper still...
Hades: Our tragedy must never again come to pass!
Hades: By His grace will Darkness reign over all!
System: The Darkness becomes an impenetrable shroud, encompassing all...
Hades: Death comes for Her servants...
Hades: I shall rebuild our kingdom upon your bones.
Hades: Abomination! You seek to shatter my soul?

-voiced cutscene start
'''Hades:''' You...you have no power over me!
-cutscene end

===Post-trial cutscene===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Hades:''' I...will...not...yield.
'''Hades:''' Should I surrender this fight, what will become of it all...?
'''Hades:''' What will become of our triumphs? Our hopes? Our...our despair?
'''Hades:''' What of this anguish which yet burns in my chest even after the passing of eons?
'''Hades:''' No, no, no! I will not let it all be for naught!

'''Thancred:''' Enough, damn you!

''Thancred shatters the white auracite and impales Hades with its fragments. The Scions and Ryne channel aether into it, but Hades resists.''

'''Y'shtola:''' Such...''infernal''...strength...

''The white auracite turns into a large spear of light.''

'''Urianger:''' Now! Strike with all thy might!

''Hades destroys the spear. However, the player channels an axe of light and shoots Emet-Selch with a beam of energy. The darkness clears, and Emet-Selch has a large hole in his body.''

'''Emet-Selch:''' Remember...remember us...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Remember...that we once lived...

''Emet-Selch dissipates into aether.''

'''Alphinaud:''' It's over. Emet-Selch is no more!

'''Alisaie:''' More importantly, how do you fare?

'''Urianger:''' ...What dost thou see?

''Y'shtola examines the player.''

'''Y'shtola:''' {{alternatives|f=Her|m=His}} aether... It is...it is as it used to be.
'''Y'shtola:''' As a disciple of Zodiark, the Ascian was the Darkness to your Light...
'''Y'shtola:''' I can but assume that when you set your strength against his, the Light within you was spent.

'''Ryne:''' No. It's more than that.
'''Ryne:''' Under the strain of that incredible flood of aether, your soul had begun to break apart. Yet now it seems somehow...restored.
'''Ryne:''' I tried to help you before the battle, but Emet-Selch stopped me. So, h-how did you─exactly what did you... Can you tell us what happened?

Question: What will you say?
> I had help from a hero of this world...
> I'll explain it all another time...
---

'''Ryne:''' I see...

''The Exarch appears, injured.''

'''Crystal Exarch:''' Where to start...?
'''Crystal Exarch:''' I believe I owe you all an apology. And you most especially.

Question: What will you say?

> Let's get out of here first!
'''Thancred:''' No arguments here!

> I'm tired—we'll leave the lecture for later.
'''Thancred:''' No arguments here!

> Tis good to see you awake, G'raha Tia.
'''Crystal Exarch:''' Well... 'Tis good to be awake!
---

-cutscene end

-voiced cutscene start
''In Kholusia''
'''Chai-Nuzz:''' So, those mad souls dove straight into the ocean over there, did they?

'''Irvithe:''' Ah, a-all I could see from here was the whale, Master Chai...

'''Dulia-Chai:''' 'Twas surely Alphinaud and those friends of his! They did something ''heroic'', mark my words!
'''Dulia-Chai:''' You need only look up there for proof of that!

''The sky is back to normal.''

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' As you say, my love.
'''Chai-Nuzz:''' They're sure to be back─any moment now. Any moment...

'''Dulia-Chai:''' They are coming back, aren't they? I couldn't bear the thought of...of...

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' There, there, dear. Everything will be all right...

'''Grithil:''' There! There! Look, over there! Over at the beach!

''The Shadowbringers credits being playing.''

'''Alphinaud:''' I didn't think...we'd be swimming...the ''whole'' way back...
'''Alphinaud:''' Heavens...heavens... Take me...

''Alphinaud collapses.''

'''Alisaie:''' Alphinaud!? Oh, hells...

'''Ryne:''' Wait! Where's Urianger!?

'''Thancred:''' He must have fallen behind...

'''Ryne:''' But...shouldn't we look for him!?

'''Y'shtola:''' He'll wash up sooner or later.

'''Feo Ul:''' Welcome back, dear ones!

'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' And thus did salvation come to the First.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' The lamps of Amaurot will fade along with Emet-Selch's enchantments, and the depths shall be as once they were.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' Mt. Gulg will one day fall, and the Talos below yield to wind and rain.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' This tale, too, will fade with time, passing into legend as the world heals and moves on.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' Nevertheless...
-cutscene end

-voiced cutscene start
''At the Crystarium during night. The party returns to a cheering crowd.''
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' As aether obeys the cycle─as death and decay gives way to new life...
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' So too do the memories we share inspire others to rise to greatness.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' For we who walk before may lead those who walk after.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' Your road goes ever on, as does your story. As does your legacy.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' Such is the hero's lot─to touch the lives of countless others...

'''Wide-eyed Boy:''' Excuse me! You're the Warrior of Darkness...aren't you?
'''Wide-eyed Boy:''' Where are you from, really? And how did you get to be so strong!?
-cutscene end

''The remainder of the Shadowbringers credits roll. The player is transported back to the Ocular.''

-optional start
'''Alisaie:''' <sigh> It would seem I don't know my own limits. I had thought to push on till dawn, but my body had other plans...
'''Alisaie:''' Still, I did enjoy the carousing while it lasted. Even ''I'' need to forget my cares every now and then.
'''Alisaie:''' What I don't need is to wake up to Alphinaud smirking at my bedside! He said my face was “a rare sight” while I slept. Gods, I hope I wasn't drooling...

'''Alphinaud:''' It would seem that the city celebrated long into the night...not that I would know. As embarrassing as it is to admit, I woke to find myself in the infirmary, having apparently collapsed from exhaustion.
'''Alphinaud:''' My aching pride was somewhat soothed by the sight of Alisaie asleep in the bed next to mine. She must have been just as weary. Long has it been since I've seen her face so peaceful in repose...
'''Alphinaud:''' Ah, 'twas a rare, tranquil morning, made unforgettable by the sight of those clear blue skies.

'''Ryne:''' Oh, [Forename], are you well? No ill aftereffects? To my eyes, you seem completely healed. It really is a miracle...
'''Ryne:''' Speaking of happy surprises, I was amazed to see the crowd that greeted our return! I hadn't realized just how many people we'd met along the way...
'''Ryne:''' And did you see their smiles!? Right then and there, I vowed to do whatever I could to keep that joy from fading!

'''Thancred:''' People came from malms around to join the festivities, but most seem to have stumbled home by now.
'''Thancred:''' Even so, I daresay Norvrandt will echo to the sound of clinking mugs for some while yet.
'''Thancred:''' I thought to indulge in a little revelry myself last night...until Urianger began to list all the names of my drunken conquests. I ended up drinking water. ''Water.''

'''Urianger:''' The ending to this tale hath been a joyous one indeed. Myriad were the lessons learned, yet there is one of particular import...
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis imperative that I master magicks to grant my feet purchase upon the water...or else allow me to part the sea at will.
'''Urianger:''' I must needs visit Bismarck in due course, and scrub his teeth in thanks. Mayhap the airy arts of a faerie whale might be imparted to mortal men...? We shall see. We shall see...

'''Y'shtola:''' I knew the Night's Blessed were amongst the revelers, aye... But the Crystarium was so crowded, I thought it safe to speak my true name.
'''Y'shtola:''' Poor Runar and his ilk were gripped with panic. As you may recall, 'tis customary not to reveal one's true name outside of family and ceremony...
'''Y'shtola:''' Yet when I hurried to explain that all present were like family, I was greeted with an outpouring of tears. <sigh> An emotional people, the Blessed...
-optional end

===Speaking with the Crystal Exarch===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Crystal Exarch:''' By your deeds has the blinding Light been banished from these skies, and the sin eaters driven to retreat.
'''Crystal Exarch:''' Although our many hurts will be years in the mending, I have faith that this world and her people will one day be whole once more.
'''Crystal Exarch:''' With no Rejoining in prospect, the Source need no longer fear the coming of an Eighth Umbral Calamity.

'''Y'shtola:''' And with that triumph, the future from which you came will no longer come to pass... Yet, here you still stand.

'''Crystal Exarch:''' ...So I do. I wonder if that other age continues onward somehow, cut adrift from time's flow? Or have I simply etched myself a place upon this new block of history?
'''Crystal Exarch:''' Either way, this is an unexpected development.
'''Crystal Exarch:''' As the summoner of your souls, my death was meant to release you back to your world.
'''Crystal Exarch:''' Yet I am very much alive, and you are still stuck here in the First.

'''Alphinaud:''' I believe I speak for us all when I say that we are happy to postpone our return if it means your life is spared. We will seek out another way.

'''Alisaie:''' Besides, I never had any intention of rushing home. There are people here I still need to thank, and this means I might actually have time to do so.

'''Urianger:''' Yet we dare not neglect our comrades in the Source.
'''Urianger:''' Mistress Tataru, to name but one, will be most anxious to know how things stand with us.

'''Thancred:''' So─you'll just have to make the journey alone for the moment. Be sure and give a full report to our fellow Scions, would you? Oh, and we'd also appreciate any news you can bring us from back home.

'''Crystal Exarch:''' Then I see no reason to delay. I can open the path from here.

'''Y'shtola:''' I imagine we each have matters demanding our attention, so let this be a farewell for us all.
'''Y'shtola:''' Send word when you've resummoned our friend.
'''Y'shtola:''' Oh, and do try to ensure {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}} arrives ''within'' the city next time.

'''Crystal Exarch:''' Hah! Of course! I shall strive for utmost accuracy! No strange forests or unplanned passengers, I promise.

'''Ryne:''' I'm a little relieved, to be honest. I would have been terribly lonely if everyone had suddenly disappeared...
'''Ryne:''' But I understand that you have to go. Safe journey, Warrior of Darkness. I hope to see you again soon!

'''Crystal Exarch:''' Just a moment while I attune the portal, then you can be on your way.

'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' When I was a boy, many long years ago...
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' ...I yearned to stand tall as the heroes of eld.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' But like a fool seeking to pluck the stars from the heavens, my every attempt to reprise their deeds fell short...
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' And then, one day, an all but forgotten dream from my youth stood before me, in the flesh.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' A hero who looked to the horizon and beyond, and saw I knew not what.
'''Crystal Exarch@Crystal Exarch (Narration):''' All I knew was that I would give anything to stand at that hero's side.

'''Crystal Exarch:''' Would that it were so easy...
'''Crystal Exarch:''' The glory of the heavens was ever beyond the grasp of those who never thought to reach for it. But if I've gained anything from all of this, it is the courage to stretch out my hand.
'''Crystal Exarch:''' Do you hear me, G'raha Tia? This is no time for sleeping!
-cutscene end

-voiced cutscene start
System: Meanwhile, in the imperial palace in the Source...

''Estinien, Gaius, and the Shadowhunters notice several dead guards in the palace hallway.''

'''Estinien:''' Hmph.

'''Gaius:''' To the west gate! I want to know what's happening there.

'''Estinien:''' Same as the others─struck down with a single blow. An unfortunate day to draw guard duty.
'''Estinien:''' Forgive me. These were your people.

'''Gaius:''' We took advantage of this slaughter to slip into the palace. 'Tis not for me to grieve them.

'''Varis zos Galvus@???:''' Aaagh!

'''Gaius:''' That was the Emperor!

'''Estinien:''' Wha─ Wait!

''The party enters the throne room. They notice that Zenos has impaled Varis with a katana.''

'''Gaius:''' Your Radiance!

'''Zenos yae Galvus@???:''' Gaius! You've missed your part in this, I'm afraid.

'''Gaius:''' Identify yourself, demon!

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' You were hoping for the Ascian?
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' The craven shed this skin and fled rather than face me. A pity─I was looking forward to crossing blades with myself.
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' But I cannot deny the feeling of satisfaction...
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Body and soul, reunited at last!

'''Estinien:''' What now? The game continues, but the pieces have changed.

'''Gaius:''' Only if we trust in a paragon's words─a mistake I do not intend to repeat.

''Gaius charges at Zenos but stops when Varis speaks.''

'''Varis zos Galvus:''' Gaius!
'''Varis zos Galvus:''' He speaks...the truth...
'''Varis zos Galvus:''' Elidibus is gone... Tore a hole into the rift...
'''Varis zos Galvus:''' Zenos... My foolish, greedy son...
'''Varis zos Galvus:''' Was a second life not enough? Was the Empire too rich a prize to ignore?

''Varis removes the blade from his body and breaks it in two, then throws one piece to the ground.''

'''Varis zos Galvus:''' True freedom for our nation─our people─will never be won by a spoiled princeling! The burden of this throne is beyond you.

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Hmph. 'Tis you, Father, who have struggled with this burden. Simply holding the Empire together has occupied your limited faculties.
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' But you may take comfort in knowing that I have no intention of pursuing your tedious agenda, nor am I interested in ruling over the Empire's lands.
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' I came only to remove that which ruins my sport. I will not have my prey stolen by your petty wars and cowardly weapons.

''Zenos raises his broken katana.''

'''Varis zos Galvus:''' You would kill me just for that...?

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' I need no other reason. Any and all who interfere with my hunt...
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' ...will not do so twice!

''Zenos kills Varis, staining Zenos's face with Varis's blood.''

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' I heard the Ascian speak of Zodiark and Hydaelyn. Even the will of this star is but a construct of our own making...
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' We shall gorge upon their strength, and then, my friend, our contest shall begin anew.

'''Gaius:''' Zenos!

''Gaius charges at Zenos.''
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Son of Saint Coinach:''' Oh, you've returned! Was there a lull in the fighting over there, or...?

'''Alianne:''' Arenvald has taken the lead in our efforts to contain the primals.
'''Alianne:''' He is adamant that we hold the fort, leaving you free to pursue greater matters, and the rest of us could not agree more.

'''Isildaure:''' Welcome, [Forename]. As you can see, nothing of consequence has happened while you were away. You needn't worry for us.

'''Ephemie:''' If you are worried about the Archons' bodies, rest assured all is unchanged and well. We here continue taking turns watching over them.

'''Riol:''' Together with the Eorzean and Eastern alliances, we've been wagin' our war o' subterfuge in the Empire. Thancred's left big shoes to fill, but I try to fill 'em as best I can.
-optional end

===Speaking with Tataru in the Rising Stones===
-cutscene start
'''Tataru:''' But─ But─ But─!
'''Tataru:''' [Forename]!? Is it really you!?
'''Tataru:''' B-B-But how? When!? We didn't think you'd be back for ages!

Question: What will you say?

> Time moves in mysterious ways.
'''Tataru:''' Right! So it does! The reports you had delivered by that excitable little pixie said as much!

> Would you rather I went again?
'''Tataru:''' Oh, don't be daft! I just can't believe you're actually back!
'''Tataru:''' We heard the good news from your pixie friend, but nothing compares to seeing you in the flesh!
---

'''Tataru:''' As for the situation on this side, the imperials are still eyeing our forces from afar.
'''Tataru:''' From what I'm told, the Garlean armies have been slow to react, and seem reluctant to commit to any large-scale engagements. It's an odd sort of stalemate.
'''Tataru:''' Otherwise, we've yet to see any sign of that awful “Black Rose” weapon we were warned about...
'''Tataru:''' Oh! But I suppose we ''did'' call in an old friend to help out on that count.
'''Tataru:''' Hee hee! Krile and I had a terrible time tracking him down, though it will be worth it to see the look on your face when you find out who it is!
'''Tataru:''' Anyway, I was just about to make contact with this helper of ours, and then confirm the latest news from the front. Might you fancy having a rest while I do?
'''Tataru:''' Ah, the Warrior of Light, back where {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} belongs, just as if nothing had happened! ...Though you do seem different somehow. You'll have to tell me all about your adventures when we next have a spare moment!
'''Tataru:''' Until then, welcome back!

-quest complete
-cutscene end

-cutscene start
''On the surface of the moon''
'''Elidibus:''' Oblivion has claimed him...
'''Elidibus:''' Emet-Selch...gone. Lahabrea...gone. I alone remain─the last of the unbroken.
'''Elidibus:''' Once more, I am moved to reevaluate the potential of these tattered souls.
'''Elidibus:''' Ah, Zenos. Never did I dream you could overpower me so completely, possessed as I was of your body, and all its uncanny strength...
'''Elidibus:''' And now that I have shared with you the truth of this world and its reflections, who can predict how events will unfold? ...Not I.
'''Elidibus:''' “Emissary”... What a poor jest that title has become. The flow of history has become muddied, its currents wild beyond my capacity to direct them.
'''Elidibus:''' You have wrested the advantage, Hydaelyn. The thieving hands of Your disciples tighten their grip on our star.
'''Elidibus:''' The origins of the world remain hidden and its inhabitants ignorant of their broken existence, just as You and Your creators desired.
'''Elidibus:''' They celebrate the gift of imperfect life─uncaring, unknowing as we weaken and fade.
'''Elidibus:''' But do not imagine Yourself rid of us.
'''Elidibus:''' Though Your champion has indeed proven the most egregious obstacle to our ascendance─a barbed thorn in my side─{{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} may yet be removed and cast into the abyss.
'''Elidibus:''' Oh yes...it can be done. I will keep these “heroes” mired in the First, and victory will be ours at the last.
'''Elidibus:''' Warriors of Darkness now, are they? Then their fate is decided.
'''Elidibus:''' They shall meet the same end as those who came before─death at the hands of Warriors of Light!
-cutscene end

-cutscene start
''In [[the Empty]]''
'''Thancred:''' It seems you were right.

'''Ryne:''' Yes, there ''is'' something out there...

'''Thancred:''' But it would mean crossing malms and malms of this infernal emptiness. Which is rather unhealthy for living creatures, as I understand it.
'''Thancred:''' Even were we to restrict ourselves to brief forays, I don't like to imagine the effect it would have on our aether...
'''Thancred:''' But...you still want to go. Don't you.

'''Ryne:''' We may have saved the world, but we haven't reclaimed it.

'''Thancred:''' Ah, when you put it that way...
'''Thancred:''' ...What choice do we have?
'''Thancred:''' Well, of ''course'' I'm going with you─that's what family is for, isn't it?
'''Thancred:''' Come. Let's head back and prepare for this mad journey of yours.

'''Ryne:''' Thank you, Thancred...

x@Banner Text:THOUGH BLAZING SKIES GIVE WAY TO GENTLE NIGHT,
x@Banner Text:WHAT HAND CAN END THE WAR OF DARK AND LIGHT?

-cutscene end

''Trust parties unlocked''
System: By completing the main scenario quest "Shadowbringers," you have unlocked the Trust system!
System: Trust allows you to repeat previously completed main scenario dungeons with a party of NPC avatars, who will gain EXP and level up in accordance with their duty participation.
System: To bring up the interface, select Trust under Duty from the main menu. For more information, please refer to the help found within the interface itself.
System: Furthermore, bolstered by your experiences in the First, you are now able to accept new quests from job-relqted NPCs in the Source. In order to access them, the folowing conditions must be met: - Reach level 80 in a given job - Complete the relevant level 70 job quest - Complete the associated role quest line
System: Quest locations and other details can be reviewed in the level 70 job quest journal entry.
System: In addition, quests to unlock new content have now become available in the Crystarium. Rest well, Warrior of Light and Darkness, for two worlds of adventure await your return!
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==Video Archive==
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Shadowbringers

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{{other uses|the [[expansion]]|other uses|Shadowbringers (disambiguation)}}
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{{see also|Stormblood|Endwalker}}

<center>'''Warriors of Light - Embrace the darkness and forge a new fate!'''</center>

==Introduction==
[[Shadowbringers]] (considered [[patch 5.0|version 5.0]] of the game) is the third [[expansion]] for ''Final Fantasy XIV'', after ''[[Stormblood]]''. It was released on July 2nd, 2019 with early access started on June 28th.

With the release of Endwalker, Shadowbringers is no longer sold on its own, but is included with purchase of the newest expansion.

As of [[Patch 7.5]], Shadowbringers is included in the [[Free Trial]].

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==Story==
Hero becomes villain as the Warrior of Light embraces the dark, and embarks upon an adventure that transcends worlds. Pore over these records─learn about the lands and the foes that await─and prepare for the trials ahead. 
Ala Mhigo is at last free from imperial rule, but that liberty may prove fleeting as the Empire moves to both reclaim this bloodied nation and subjugate all of Eorzea. 
In their hour of need, however, they cannot turn to the Warrior of Light. Nor to the Scions, who yet slumber, their souls adrift. The realm is left to struggle without its saviors, for they have been beckoned beyond time and space─beckoned to the First.
Here a new adventure begins in a world where light ushers all unto oblivion. But hope is not yet lost, for where there is light there is shadow.

==Features==
*New [[jobs]]: [[Gunbreaker]] (Tank), [[Dancer]] (Ranged DPS)
*New [[races]]: [[Viera]] (Female only), [[Hrothgar]] (Male only)
*Level cap increase to 80
* [[Role Quests]] replace [[Job Quests]] for combat [[job]]s going forward
** [[Crystarium Deliveries]] replace [[Class Quests]] for crafting and gathering [[class]]es. These are similar to role quests.
*[[NPC Trust System]] – Players are now be able to fight alongside familiar NPCs.
*[[New Game Plus|New Game+ Feature]] – A feature that allows players to “replay” the FINAL FANTASY XIV main scenario stories.
*[[World Visit System]] – Players are able to travel to other servers on the same data center and interact with more players than ever before.
*Battle System Revamp - [[TP]] and [[MP]] are combined into one resource.
** [[MP]] set to 10,000 for all levels. [[Piety (Stat)|Piety]] retooled into a role-specific stat for {{healer}} [[Healer]]s.
*[[Restoration of the Holy See of Ishgard]] - new activity for [[crafters]] and [[gatherers]].
*New [[Dungeons]]: 8 new dungeons at the release.
*New [[Raids]]: [[YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse]] (24-man), [[Eden]] (8-man)
*New [[Locations]]: [[The Crystarium]] (Major City), [[Eulmore]] (Minor City), [[Rak'tika]], [[Amh Araeng]], [[Il Mheg]], [[Kholusia]], [[Lakeland]], and [[The Tempest|a secret spoiler zone]].
*New [[Allied Societies]]: [[Pixies]], [[Qitari Daily Quests|Qitari]], [[Dwarves]]
*PS5 Support added ([[Patch 5.55|5.55]])

==Pre-order Bonuses==
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File:baby gremlin1.png| [[Baby Gremlin]] [[Minion]]
File:aetheryte earring1.jpg| [[Aetheryte Earring]] - Increases [[EXP]] when leveling, iLvl scales
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==Collector's Edition==
[[File:shadowbringers_collectors_edition1.jpg|400px|right]]
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File:wind-up fran1.png| [[Wind-up Fran]] [[Minion]]
File:grani1.png| [[Grani]] [[Mount]]
File:revolver1.png| [[Revolver]] [[Gunblade]]
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==Theme Song==
The theme song for Shadowbringers is called ''Tomorrow and Tomorrow'' and it is composed by Masayoshi Soken and features vocals by Amanda Achen. ({{item icon|Tomorrow and Tomorrow Orchestrion Roll}})
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==Concept Art==
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File:shadowbringers artwork1.jpg|Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano
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File:shadowbringers warrior of darkness1.png|Warrior of Darkness
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File:Il Mheg concept art1.jpg
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File:Titania concept render1.png
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File:Hrothgar concept art1.png
File:Viera concept render1.png
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==Screenshots==
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File:shadowbringers free trial commemorative artwork.jpg|Artwork commemorating Shadowbringers being added to the free trial
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Shadowbringers (disambiguation)

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{{disambig}}
'''Shadowbringers''' may refer to:
*''[[Shadowbringers]]'', the third expansion for [[Final Fantasy XIV]].
*[[Shadowbringers (Quest)]], the last of the [[Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests]].
*[[Shadowbringers (Achievement)]], the [[achievement]].
*[[Shadowbringers Orchestrion Roll]], the [[Orchestrion Roll]].
*[[Shadowbringer]], the [[Dark Knight]] weapon.
*[[Shadowbringer (ability)]], the Dark Knight ability.

Shadowbringer

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{{otheruses|the weapon|the PvE ability|Shadowbringer (ability)|the PvP ability|Shadowbringer (PvP)|the expansion|Shadowbringers}}
{{Weapon infobox
| name = Shadowbringer
| icon = shadowbringer icon1.png
| model = 1501-74-1-0
| requires = dark knight
| type = greatsword
| level = 80
| ilvl = 430
| rarity = blue
| attributes = {{attribute increase|strength|164}}{{attribute increase|vitality|168}}{{attribute increase|determination|165}}{{attribute increase|tenacity|116}}
| physical-damage = 95
| physical-damage-hq =
| magic-damage =
| magic-damage-hq =
| autoattack = 93.73
| autoattack-hq =
| delay = 2.96
| delay-hq =
| dps = 31.67
| dps-hq =
| flavor-text =
| race =
| gender =
| cost =
| value =
| value-hq =
| seals =
| repair = Blacksmith
| npc-repair =
| set-name = Artifact Weapons (Shadowbringers)
| materia-slots = 2
| adv-melding = n
| unique = y
| untradable = y
| unsellable = y
| convertible =
| dyeable = y
| dye-count = 2
| projectable = y
| desynthesizable =
| desynth-level =
| crest-worthy =
| storable = y
| armoire-category = Class/Job Gear
| armoire-subcategory = Dark Knight
| collectable =
| patch = 5.0
| release = shadowbringers
| id-edb = 591bc20546b
| id-gt = 25224
}}
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==Acquisition==
{{vendor list|showCostText=true}}
==Images==
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