Main Scenario Revisions
In an effort to streamline the new player experience, the development team embarked on a series of changes starting in Shadowbringers. This page documents those changes. In Patch 5.3, quests in the A Realm Reborn main scenario were abridged: some quests had steps modified or removed, others were converted to side quests, and approximately 13% of quests were eliminated entirely. Completion of the Crystal Tower quests were also added as a requirement to proceed to Heavensward to aid in storytelling. Starting in Patch 6.1, many dungeons and some trials were adjusted to add compatibility with the Duty Support system. Trials and dungeons related to the main scenario quests Operation Archon, Rock the Castrum, and The Ultimate Weapon were converted from eight-player duties to four-player duties and solo instance battles. In Patch 6.2, the trial The Steps of Faith and its associated quest were adjusted to become a solo instance battle.
Levels 1-15
Gridania Quest Chain
29 Quests reduced to 23 Quests. Additionally most rewards were improved with stronger gear options being provided at earlier levels.
These quests are for players whose chose to start the game as a Lancer, Archer, or Conjurer.
Limsa Lominsa Quest Chain
26 Quests reduced to 23 Quests.
These quests are for players whose chose to start the game as a Marauder or Arcanist.
Ul'dah Quest Chain
28 Quests reduced to 24 Quests.
These quests are for players whose chose to start the game as a Gladiator, Pugilist, or Thaumaturge.
Levels 15-20
26 Quests reduced to 26 Quests.
All classes share the same Main Scenario Quests from this point onward.
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Levels 21-30
48 Quests reduced to 45 Quests.
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Levels 31-40
46 Quests reduced to 37 Quests.
Levels 41-50
39 Quests reduced to 33 Quests.
Post-ARR
Page becomes too large for the quest list template at this point, so Post-ARR has been moved to a subpage: Main Scenario Revisions/Post-ARR