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See also: Castrum Lacus Litore and Zadnor

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The Bozjan Southern Front

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Level
71 (Sync: 80)
Item Level
(Sync: 430)
Difficulty
Normal
Party size
Flexible
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Unsyncing
Not Allowed
Time limit
180 minutes
Req. quest
Feature quest Where Eagles Nest
Entrance
Gangos (X:6.4, Y:5.7)
Patch
5.35
The echo icon1.png The Echo
Varies

When the Empire first invaded Bozja, Alermuc Fortress was erected in southern Bozja, the location chosen for its natural defenses. Alas, the seemingly impregnable stronghold fell, and has since been known under the Garlean name Castrum Lacus Litore. Emboldened by the rebirth of Gunnhildr's Blades, the Bozjan Resistance has begun Operation Eagle's Nest in a bid to regain this most necessary foothold in the southern front.

— In-game description

The Bozjan Southern Front is a level 71 field operation introduced in patch 5.35 with Shadowbringers.

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This is an instanced area that up to 72 players can explore simultaneously, and is the first major battlefield of two in the Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr storyline. It is where players assist the Bozjan Resistance in reclaiming their homeland from the IVth Imperial Legion.

Requirements

  • Level Requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 71
  • Item Level Sync: 430
  • Party Size: One to eight players
    • While up to 72 players can simultaneously be in the instance, only party sizes of up to eight players are allowed. Players can freely join or leave parties inside the instance, but Party Finder is disabled.
  • Role Restrictions: None
  • Time Limit: 180 minutes
    • The instance timer is specific to each player and commences upon entering the duty.
  • Unrestricted Parties not allowed

Unlock

Overview

Entering the Bozjan Southern Front

Players can enter the Bozjan southern front by speaking with Sjeros at Gangos (X:5.5 Y:5.4). If entering as a party, the leader must speak with the NPC.

Forming Parties

Unlike other instanced areas, the Bozjan southern front allows the use of party functions such as inviting party members, disbanding the party, and leaving the party without exiting the instance.

  • Please note that if you enter the Bozjan southern front as a member of a party, even if you leave it while within the Bozjan southern front, you will be returned to the party upon exiting the instance.

Level Sync

All forays in the Bozjan southern front are level synced, with character levels adjusted upwards or downwards to 80. Gear is not item level synced; instead, players are given fixed stats (per equipment slot) appropriate to their job at item level 430, plus any Haste bonuses. This also means materia bonuses are ignored, regardless of the item level of gear affixed with materia.

  • Actions requiring job quest completion will remain inaccessible if their associated quests have not been completed.
  • Empty equipment slots will provide no stats.

Earning Experience

Players who have yet to reach level 90 will earn experience points commensurate with their job level from levels 71-80. Fixed EXP rewards are given at level 81+.

Changing Classes and Jobs

You may freely change between Disciple of War and Magic classes and jobs level 71 or above. Note, however, that you cannot change classes or jobs during combat or when participating in a critical engagement.

Mounts

Players are free to ride mounts at any time after entering the instance.

  • Please note that mounts cannot fly.
  • Mounts cannot be ridden when participating in a critical engagement.

Enemies

Enemies encountered on the Bozjan southern front will have an icon next to their name denoting their strength. The larger the number on this icon, the more powerful the enemy. Especially dangerous enemies will bear a unique (★) icon with no number.

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Mettle and Resistance Rank

Mettle Mettle

By participating in battles on the Bozjan southern front, players earn mettle. After earning sufficient mettle, players can speak with the Resistance Commander to increase their Resistance rank. Players can hold a maximum of Mettle 25,870,000 mettle.

  • Please note that mettle cannot be earned by fighting enemies outside of skirmishes and critical engagements.

Resistance Rank

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Resistance Rank is a representation of your reputation on the Bozjan southern front. As your rank increases, the Resistance's front line will advance, allowing you to explore new areas on the southern front.

Current Resistance rank and mettle earned can be viewed at any time via the HUD.

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Penalties

After reaching Resistance rank 5, players will begin to lose mettle upon being incapacitated. Players will also lose a large amount of mettle if they return to the encampment or leave the instance without being revived.

  • Resistance rank cannot go down from losing mettle.
  • Because of the large penalty for "releasing", it is recommended for incapacitated players to use /shout chat and provide their current coordinates to signal to others they need to be resurrected.

Encounters on the Bozjan Southern Front

Players must assist the soldiers of Bozja by participating in skirmishes and critical engagements. Contributions to these battles will earn players the following rewards:

Victory in these battles is essential to pushing the front line forward and ultimately routing the imperial forces.

Skirmishes

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These battles appear throughout the instance, and can be joined by any number of players. Most skirmishes are commenced randomly in the field, with some being triggered by the defeat of certain enemies.

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Critical Engagements

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These battles are triggered by the defeat of certain enemies or victory in skirmishes, allowing only a limited number of combatants.

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Critical engagements do not require you to be present in the field to participate. Instead, players must request deployment via the Resistance Recruitment window.

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Joining Critical Engagements

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Once battle has commenced, critical engagements will appear in the Resistance Recruitment window. There, players can confirm whether the Resistance is enlisting more combatants to join the fray, the maximum number of participants, as well as the time remaining for the encounter.

Critical engagements take place in three phases:

1. Registration

Players will have one minute after a critical engagement has been initiated to request deployment. If there are more requests for deployment than are permitted for an engagement, however, participants will be selected at random.

  • When joined in a party, the party leader must request deployment on behalf of their party. In the event participants are selected at random, the party will be accepted or declined as a whole.

2. Preparing for Battle

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Players selected for deployment will have two minutes to prepare for battle. When ready, they can be transported to the battlefield via the Resistance Recruitment window.

Should the maximum number of combatants not be reached before the preparation phase, the Resistance will call for reinforcements, at which point players may again request deployment.

  • When requesting deployment as reinforcements, all players must apply separately, even if they are in a party. Furthermore, combatants will be selected in the order in which they applied rather than by lottery.

3. Battle Commences

When the preparation phase ends, players must take up arms and do battle with imperial forces.

Priority Deployment

It is possible to gain priority deployment for critical engagements. This can be accomplished in one of two ways:

Combatant's Priority Deployment

Players who contribute to the initiation of a critical engagement may receive priority when registering for their next deployment.

Quartermaster's Priority Deployment

Players may receive priority deployment in exchange for Bozjan clusters by speaking to the Resistance quartermaster at Utya's Aegis (X:14.2 Y:29.6). It should be noted that those with combatant's priority deployment are more likely to be chosen.

  • When registering as a party, all party members must have the same type of priority deployment for it to be recognized.
  • If the number of players requesting priority deployment exceeds the maximum number of combatants, they will be selected by lottery.

Bozjan Clusters

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When defeating enemies on the Bozjan southern front, there is a chance players will come across Bozjan Cluster Bozjan Clusters. These crystals can be traded to the Resistance Quartermaster at Utya's Aegis (X:14.2 Y:29.6) for various goods and services.

The number of Bozjan clusters in your possession can be confirmed via the HUD.

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Lockboxes

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While battling on the southern front, players will also come across Southern Front Lockboxes. They can be appraised by the Resistance Locksmith at Utya's Aegis (X:15.2 Y:29.7).

Lost Actions

Lost actions are a special type of duty action exclusive to the Bozjan southern front. They have various effects, including those used for attacking, healing, and reviving allies. Their effective use may turn the tide of battle in your fight against the IVth Imperial Legion.

  • Lost actions are unlocked after reaching Resistance rank 2 and progressing the quest line.
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Forgotten Fragments and the Lost Finds Cache

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During their expeditions into the front, players will obtain items known as Forgotten Fragments. These can be examined by a Resistance Appraiser at Utya's Aegis (X:15.3 Y:30.1), transforming them into lost actions.

While unidentified fragments can be placed in your inventory, those transformed into lost actions are stored in the Lost Finds Cache, which can hold up to 200 copies of any lost action.

Lost Finds Holster

To use lost actions in battle, they must first be moved from the lost finds cache to the lost finds holster.

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It should be noted, however, that the lost finds holster has a limited capacity. While this limit can be increased with a higher Resistance rank, you must choose carefully which actions to take into battle.

Up to 10 combinations of your favorite lost actions can be saved as sets.

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Once a set has been loaded, your selection of actions can be confirmed in the Lost Finds Holster window.

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Using Lost Actions

While most lost actions must be converted into duty actions before they are used, some can be used directly from the holster as items.

Using as Duty Actions Lost actions are kept in the lost finds holster until they are assigned as duty actions.

  • Lost actions assigned as duty actions will not be lost upon exiting the Bozjan southern front.

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When two duty actions are set, the controls are as follows:

  • Duty Action 1

RT + Right Thumb-click (R2 + R3)

  • Duty Action 2

LT + Right Thumb-click (L2 + R3)

Using as Items Lost actions categorized as items can be used directly from the lost finds holster to activate their effects. They may also be assigned to your hotbar, making them ideal for use in emergencies.

Field Records

As you progress through quests on the Bozjan southern front, a field record will be added to your collection. Furthermore, completion of certain quests, skirmishes, and critical engagements in the Bozjan southern front will earn you sheaves of notes. These notes can then be used to add entries to the field record.

If you should find sheaves of notes already added to your field record, they can be traded to the Resistance Historian at Utya's Aegis (X:15.0 Y:29.1) for various goods.


Notoriety

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Notoriety is a parameter added in patch 5.5 that influences a player's chances of being selected to duel enemies.

In the event a player is not chosen to duel, participation in the prerequisite critical engagement will earn them notoriety. As notoriety increases, so too will their chances of being chosen to duel. The player with the highest notoriety when the duelist is selected will be chosen to take part in the duel. If two or more players have equal notoriety levels, a random player from those with the highest notoriety will be selected. It should be noted, however, that all notoriety is lost when selected for a duel.

Advancement - Mettle and Resistance Rank

Mettle and Resistance rank are similar in concept to experience and leveling, respectively. Mettle is earned by completing skirmishes and critical engagements, and on reaching a certain amounts of mettle, you will be able to increase your resistance rank by talking to the commander. Increasing your Resistance Rank is needed to progress within the front, and unlocks additional features.

Features unlocked by Resistance Rank

Rank Mettle Required New Features / Content Unlocked
1 - Starting Rank, Feature QuestAn Expected Engagement
2 Mettle 300 Feature QuestLost No Longer, can appraise Forgotten fragment of skill icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Skill, Forgotten fragment of preparation icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Preparation, and Forgotten fragment of caution icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Caution
3 Mettle 1,100
4 Mettle 2,200
5 Mettle 3,800 Feature QuestOn the Offensive, Access to Old Bozja (Second Area), can appraise Forgotten fragment of awakening icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Awakening, Forgotten fragment of ingenuity icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Ingenuity, and Forgotten fragment of care icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Care
6 Mettle 9,400 Feature QuestTime to Focus
7 Mettle 18,000 Feature QuestThird Time's the Charm
8 Mettle 32,000 Feature QuestPressing Forward, Access to The Alermuc Climb (Third Area), can appraise Forgotten fragment of violence icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Violence, Forgotten fragment of resolve icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Resolve, Forgotten fragment of support icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Support, and Forgotten fragment of compassion icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Compassion
9 Mettle 51,300 Feature QuestSignature Acquired, Feature QuestPicking Up the Trail
10 Mettle 78,000 Feature QuestThe Lady of Blades, Access to Critical Engagement: Assault EncounterCastrum Lacus Litore, Continuation of the Save the Queen storyline leading to Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr Delubrum Reginae and Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr Zadnor
11 Mettle 106,000 Can appraise Forgotten fragment of mastery icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Mastery and Forgotten fragment of superstition icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Superstition
12 Mettle 157,400 Can appraise Forgotten fragment of sagacity icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Sagacity
13 Mettle 252,000 Can appraise Forgotten fragment of becoming icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Becoming
14 Mettle 416,000 Can appraise Forgotten fragment of transcendence icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Transcendence
15 Mettle 703,200 Access to Delubrum Reginae (Savage), can appraise Forgotten fragment of caprice icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Caprice

Bozja events

Skirmishes

Skirmishes are functionally identical to FATEs. They require groups of players to travel to certain locations within the battlefield and complete various objective, such as killing mobs, killing a boss, or collecting supplies. Skirmishes grant mettle, experience, Allagan Tomestone of PoeticsAllagan Tomestones of Poetics, and a chance for various other rewards.

Critical Engagements

Critical engagements are similar to skirmishes, with some key differences. They are limited in the number of players who can participate (Either 24 or 48, depending on the engagement). To participate, you need to register through the UI. If more than the maximum allowed number of players register, players will be chosen at random to participate.

If you are chosen to participate, click the Commence button in the Resistance Recruitment list to teleport to the arena. The arena will have a wall placed around it, preventing players from entering or leaving while the engagement is in progress. Critical engagements are generally more challenging than skirmishes, and grant greater rewards when completed, including mettle, experience, Allagan Tomestone of PoeticsAllagan Tomestones of Poetics, and a chance for various other rewards.

Most critical engagements contain a single boss enemy, similar to a raid or trial, while others will have waves of several enemies. Being hit with any avoidable AoEs will inflict a stack of Vulnerability Up icon1.png Vulnerability Up that lasts indefinitely for the rest of the engagement or until the player dies.

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If you do not die and not receive any Vulnerability Up icon1.png Vulnerability Up stacks (i.e., not be hit with any avoidable AoEs) during certain critical engagements, you will be offered a chance to register for a solo engagement. Solo engagements, or duels, are a special type of engagement that only one player can participate in, and require you to fight a powerful boss. When fought normally, they are very difficult, and only well-prepared players can complete them. There are 3 different solo engagements in the Bozjan Southern Front, and beating each one grants 99 lockboxes, an exclusive achievement and a title. They also are guaranteed to drop certain rare Field Notes that otherwise have low drop rates from other sources. When a duel is successfully completed, every player in the instance that chose to watch the duel will receive a 100% buff to mettle gain for one hour.

  • There are methods ("duel cheesing") using certain combinations of Lost Actions to easily complete most duels.

Critical Engagement: Assault EncounterCastrum Lacus Litore

Main article: Castrum Lacus Litore

Castrum Lacus Litore is a special engagement that takes place on a separate map and serves as the "finale" to the Bozjan Southern Front. Available after reaching Resistance Rank 10 and completing the prerequisite quests, it is a raid dungeon that allows up to a maximum of 48 players, and is accessed in the same way as a critical engagement. When it pops, click the Register button in the Resistance Recruitment list, and if you are selected, click Commence. Defeating bosses within Castrum Lacus Litore grants Bozjan coin icon1.png  Bozjan Coins, which can be exchanged for special armor sets.

FATEs

See also: The Bozjan Southern Front FATEs

Bozjan coin icon1.png  Bozjan Coins will only drop after completing Castrum Lacus Litore for the first time.

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Fate Name Fate Level Fate Location Experience Experience Mettle Mettle Tomestones Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Aces High 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:31.6, Y:26.8) 2,968,750-4,868,750 Experience 1,875-75,000 Mettle 120 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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All Pets Are Off 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:17, Y:26.8) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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And the Flames Went Higher 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:18.7, Y:15.9) 3,281,250-5,381,250 Experience 34,875-465,000 Mettle 120 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Beast of Man 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:23.2, Y:20.6) 3,125,000-5,125,000 Experience 13,500-270,000 Mettle 120 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Brought to Heal 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:28.6, Y:26.1) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Can Carnivorous Plants Bloom Even on a Battlefield? 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:33.5, Y:19.3) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Castrum Lacus Litore 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:, Y:) - Experience 600,000-0 Mettle 50 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Conflicting with the First Law 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:33.5, Y:29.3) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Demonstrably Demonic 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:11.3, Y:20.4) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Desperately Seeking Something 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:24.5, Y:17.3) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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For Absent Friends 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:14.3, Y:18.2) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Heavy Boots of Lead 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:30.7, Y:22.3) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Help Wanted 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:18.2, Y:20.9) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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I'm a Mechanical Man 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:20.8, Y:18) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Kill It with Fire 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:17.2, Y:27) 525,000-861,000 Experience 375-15,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Let Slip the Dogs of War 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:14.1, Y:15.7) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Metal Fox Chaos 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:14.3, Y:18.3) 1,312,500-2,152,500 Experience 2,925-39,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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More Machine Now than Man 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:27.9, Y:28.9) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Murder Death Kill 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:14.1, Y:15.7) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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My Family and Other Animals 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:11.3, Y:15.2) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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No Camping Allowed 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:17.6, Y:23.4) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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None of Them Knew They Were Robots 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:24.4, Y:27.7) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Of Steel and Flame 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:14.3, Y:18.2) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Parts and Recreation 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:25.4, Y:21.9) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Patriot Games 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:14.2, Y:21.3) 1,250,000-2,050,000 Experience 1,350-27,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Pyromancer Supreme 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:18.2, Y:20.9) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Red (Chocobo) Alert 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:27, Y:18.5) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Rise of the Robots 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:21, Y:17.8) 1,312,500-2,152,500 Experience 2,925-39,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Scavengers of Man's Sorrow 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:25.2, Y:22.8) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Seeq and Destroy 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:28.6, Y:26) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Sneak and Spell 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:20.2, Y:26.9) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Supplies Party 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:20.9, Y:14.7) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Baying of the Hound(s) 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:22, Y:29) 1,187,500-1,947,500 Experience 375-15,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Beasts Must Die 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:20, Y:27.1) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Element of Supplies 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:17.6, Y:23.3) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Final Furlong 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:31.9, Y:17.6) 1,250,000-2,050,000 Experience 1,350-27,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Fires of War 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:20.6, Y:24.3) 1,250,000-2,050,000 Experience 1,350-27,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Hunt for Red Choctober 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:26.8, Y:18.4) 1,250,000-2,050,000 Experience 1,350-27,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Monster Mash 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:30.8, Y:22.2) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Shadow of Death's Hand 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:35.4, Y:26.2) 1,187,500-1,947,500 Experience 375-15,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The War Against the Machines 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:11.3, Y:20.4) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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The Wild Bunch 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:20.9, Y:14.7) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Trampled under Hoof 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:9.9, Y:18.3) 1,312,500-2,152,500 Experience 2,925-39,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Unicorn Flakes 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:31.6, Y:17.3) 500,000-820,000 Experience 540-10,800 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Unrest for the Wicked 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:24.3, Y:27.6) 475,000-779,000 Experience 150-6,000 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Vigil for the Lost 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:27.9, Y:30) 1,187,500-1,947,500 Experience 375-15,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Waste the Rainbow 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:24.5, Y:17.3) 525,000-861,000 Experience 1,170-15,600 Mettle 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
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Where Strode the Behemoth 80 The Bozjan Southern Front (X:23.6, Y:14.9) 1,312,500-2,152,500 Experience 2,925-39,000 Mettle 70 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics

Lost Actions

Offensive

Defensive

Restorative

Beneficial

Tactical

Detrimental

Item-related

Forgotten Fragments

Lost Fragment How to Acquire Lost Actions Unlocked
Forgotten fragment of skill icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Skill Quest: Lost No Longer
FATEs: Sneak and Spell, The Beasts Must Die, Conflicting with the First Law, More Machine Now than Man
Enemies: (I) Bozjan Nepenthes, Bozjan Orobon,
(II) Bozjan Mudpuppy, Bozjan Korrigan
(III) Bozjan Matamata
Essence of the Aetherweaver.png  Essence of the Aetherweaver, Essence of the Martialist.png  Essence of the Martialist, Essence of the Platebearer.png  Essence of the Platebearer, Essence of the Savior.png  Essence of the Savior, Essence of the Veteran.png  Essence of the Veteran
Forgotten fragment of awakening icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Awakening Quest: On the Offensive
FATEs: The Element of Supplies, Unicorn Flakes, Help Wanted, No Camping Allowed
Enemies: (I) Bozjan Doblyn, Bozjan Sabotender
(II) Red Chocobo, Bozjan Tormentor
(III) Bozjan Worm, Bozjan Antlion
(IV) Bozjan Taipan, Bozjan Bandersnatch, Bozjan Biast
Essence of the Breathtaker.png  Essence of the Breathtaker, Essence of the Guardian.png  Essence of the Guardian, Essence of the Irregular.png  Essence of the Irregular, Essence of the Ordained.png  Essence of the Ordained, Essence of the Profane.png  Essence of the Profane, Essence of the Skirmisher.png  Essence of the Skirmisher, Essence of the Watcher.png  Essence of the Watcher
Forgotten fragment of compassion icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Compassion Quest: Signature Acquired
FATEs: Desperately Seeking Something, For Absent Friends, I'm a Mechanical Man, Let Slip the Dogs of War, Of Steel and Flame, The War Against the Machines
Enemies: (I) Bozjan Elbst, Bozjan Screamer
(II) Bozjan Phobosuchus, Bozjan Ranunculus
(III) Bozjan Monitor, Bozjan Ochu
(IV) Bozjan Goobbue, Bozjan Wadjet, Bozjan Snake
(V) Bozjan Anzu, Bozjan Doll, Bozjan Elasmoth
Lost Arise.png  Lost Arise, Lost Cure II.png  Lost Cure II, Lost Cure IV.png  Lost Cure IV, Resistance Medikit.png  Resistance Medikit
Forgotten fragment of care icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Care Quest: On the Offensive
FATEs: Pyromancer Supreme, Red (Chocobo) Alert, Heavy Boots of Lead, Parts and Recreation
Enemies: Lightning Sprite, Bozjan Dullahan, Bozjan Wight
Resistance Ether Kit.png  Resistance Ether Kit, Resistance Potion Kit.png  Resistance Potion Kit, Resistance Reraiser.png  Resistance Reraiser
Forgotten fragment of caution icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Caution Purchase: Resistance Quartermaster for Bozjan Cluster 1 Bozjan Cluster
Quest: Lost No Longer
Enemies: Ink Claw, Tideborn Angel, Fern Flower
Lost Cure.png  Lost Cure, Lost Cure III.png  Lost Cure III, Lost Incense.png  Lost Incense, Lost Manawall.png  Lost Manawall, Lost Protect.png  Lost Protect, Lost Shell.png  Lost Shell, Lost Stealth.png  Lost Stealth
Forgotten fragment of support icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Support Quest: Pressing Forward
Enemies: Lightning Sprite, Wind Sprite
Lost Bravery.png  Lost Bravery, Lost Reflect.png  Lost Reflect, Lost Stoneskin.png  Lost Stoneskin
Forgotten fragment of violence icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Violence Quest: Pressing Forward
Enemies: Bird of Barathrum, Clingy Clare, Patty, Bozjan Gravekeeper, Bozjan Rider
Lost Death.png  Lost Death, Lost Focus.png  Lost Focus, Lost Slash.png  Lost Slash
Forgotten fragment of preparation icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Preparation Quest: Lost No Longer
FATEs: None of Them Knew They Were Robots, Unrest for the Wicked, All Pets Are Off, Brought to Heal
Enemies: Wind Sprite, Bozjan Wraith, Bozjan Geshunpest
Resistance Phoenix.png  Resistance Phoenix, Resistance Potion.png  Resistance Potion
Forgotten fragment of ingenuity icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Ingenuity Purchase: Resistance Quartermaster for Bozjan Cluster 1 Bozjan Cluster
Enemies: Psoglav, Smok, Viy
Lost Banish III.png  Lost Banish III, Lost Dispel.png  Lost Dispel, Lost Paralyze III.png  Lost Paralyze III, Lost Spellforge.png  Lost Spellforge, Lost Steelsting.png  Lost Steelsting, Lost Swift.png  Lost Swift
Forgotten fragment of resolve icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Resolve Quest: Signature Acquired
FATEs: Metal Fox Chaos, Trampled under Hoof, Where Strode the Behemoth
Banner of Firm Resolve.png  Banner of Firm Resolve, Banner of Honed Acuity.png  Banner of Honed Acuity, Banner of Honored Sacrifice.png  Banner of Honored Sacrifice, Banner of Noble Ends.png  Banner of Noble Ends, Banner of Solemn Clarity.png  Banner of Solemn Clarity, Banner of Tireless Conviction.png  Banner of Tireless Conviction
Forgotten fragment of mastery icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Mastery Castrum Lacus Litore Deep Essence of the Aetherweaver.png  Deep Essence of the Aetherweaver, Deep Essence of the Martialist.png  Deep Essence of the Martialist, Deep Essence of the Platebearer.png  Deep Essence of the Platebearer, Deep Essence of the Savior.png  Deep Essence of the Savior, Deep Essence of the Veteran.png  Deep Essence of the Veteran
Forgotten fragment of sagacity icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Sagacity Castrum Lacus Litore Lost Font of Magic.png  Lost Font of Magic, Lost Font of Power.png  Lost Font of Power, Lost Font of Skill.png  Lost Font of Skill
Forgotten fragment of superstition icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Superstition Castrum Lacus Litore Essence of the Beast.png  Essence of the Beast, Essence of the Bloodsucker.png  Essence of the Bloodsucker, Essence of the Templar.png  Essence of the Templar
Forgotten fragment of transcendence icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Transcendence Castrum Lacus Litore Deep Essence of the Beast.png  Deep Essence of the Beast, Deep Essence of the Bloodsucker.png  Deep Essence of the Bloodsucker, Deep Essence of the Templar.png  Deep Essence of the Templar
Forgotten fragment of becoming icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Becoming Castrum Lacus Litore Deep Essence of the Breathtaker.png  Deep Essence of the Breathtaker, Deep Essence of the Guardian .png  Deep Essence of the Guardian, Deep Essence of the Irregular.png  Deep Essence of the Irregular, Deep Essence of the Ordained.png  Deep Essence of the Ordained, Deep Essence of the Profane.png  Deep Essence of the Profane, Deep Essence of the Skirmisher.png  Deep Essence of the Skirmisher, Deep Essence of the Watcher.png  Deep Essence of the Watcher
Forgotten fragment of caprice icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Caprice Castrum Lacus Litore Dynamis Dice.png  Dynamis Dice, Lost Fair Trade.png  Lost Fair Trade, Mimic.png  Mimic
Forgotten fragment of clarity icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Clarity Purchase: Resistance Quartermaster for Bozjan Cluster 1 Bozjan Cluster
Delubrum Reginae
Delubrum Reginae (Savage)
Pure Essence of the Elder.png  Pure Essence of the Elder, Lost Flare Star.png  Lost Flare Star
Forgotten fragment of contention icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Contention Purchase: Resistance Quartermaster for Bozjan Cluster 1 Bozjan Cluster
Delubrum Reginae
Delubrum Reginae (Savage)
Pure Essence of the Duelist.png  Pure Essence of the Duelist, Lost Rend Armor.png  Lost Rend Armor
Forgotten fragment of deception icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Deception Delubrum Reginae (Savage) Pure Essence of the Gambler.png  Pure Essence of the Gambler
Forgotten fragment of divinity icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Divinity Purchase: Resistance Quartermaster for Bozjan Cluster 1 Bozjan Cluster
Delubrum Reginae
Delubrum Reginae (Savage)
Pure Essence of the Divine.png  Pure Essence of the Divine, Lost Seraph Strike.png  Lost Seraph Strike
Forgotten fragment of finesse icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Finesse Purchase: Resistance Quartermaster for Bozjan Cluster 1 Bozjan Cluster
Delubrum Reginae
Delubrum Reginae (Savage)
Pure Essence of the Fiendhunter.png  Pure Essence of the Fiendhunter, Lost Dervish.png  Lost Dervish
Forgotten fragment of fortitude icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Fortitude Purchase: Resistance Quartermaster for Bozjan Cluster 1 Bozjan Cluster
Delubrum Reginae
Delubrum Reginae (Savage)
Pure Essence of the Indomitable.png  Pure Essence of the Indomitable, Lost Aethershield.png  Lost Aethershield
Forgotten fragment of loss icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Loss Delubrum Reginae
Delubrum Reginae (Savage)
Lost Sacrifice.png  Lost Sacrifice
Forgotten fragment of observation icon1.png  Forgotten Fragment of Observation Purchase: Resistance Quartermaster for Bozjan Cluster 1 Bozjan Cluster
Delubrum Reginae
Delubrum Reginae (Savage)
Lost Perception.png  Lost Perception

Shops & Services

Merchant Name Merchant Location
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Resistance Provisioner
(X:14.6, Y:30.6)
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Resistance Quartermaster
(X:14.2, Y:29.6)
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Resistance Supplier
(X:15.3, Y:29.9)

Rewards

Achievements

This duty is associated with the following achievements:

Name Points Task Reward Patch
No man's land i icon1.png  No Man's Land I 5 Successfully complete 10 skirmishes in Bozja. - 5.35
No man's land ii icon1.png  No Man's Land II 5 Successfully complete 50 skirmishes in Bozja. - 5.35
No man's land iii icon1.png  No Man's Land III 5 Successfully complete 100 skirmishes in Bozja. - 5.35
No man's land iv icon1.png  No Man's Land IV 10 Successfully complete 500 skirmishes in Bozja. Achievement title icon.png Skirmisher 5.35
Critical role i icon1.png  Critical Role I 10 Complete 10 critical engagements in Bozja. - 5.35
Critical role ii icon1.png  Critical Role II 10 Complete 50 critical engagements in Bozja. - 5.35
Critical role iii icon1.png  Critical Role III 10 Complete 100 critical engagements in Bozja. - 5.35
Critical role iv icon1.png  Critical Role IV 20 Complete 500 critical engagements in Bozja. Achievement title icon.png The Decisive Blow 5.35
Missing an angel icon1.png  Missing an Angel 10 Defeat Gabriel in a duel at the Bozjan southern front. Achievement title icon.png Gabriel's Downfall 5.35
Lyon's share icon1.png  Lyon's Share 10 Defeat Lyon the Beast King in a duel at the Bozjan southern front. Achievement title icon.png Queller of Beasts 5.35
Burn baby burn icon1.png  Burn Baby Burn 10 Defeat Sartauvoir quo Soranus in a duel at the Bozjan southern front. Achievement title icon.png The Death of Flame 5.35
Close encounters icon1.png  Close Encounters 20 Obtain the achievements Missing an Angel, Lyon's Share, and Burn Baby Burn. Achievement title icon.png Sword of the South 5.35
Sharper than blades icon1.png  Sharper than Blades 20 Obtain the achievements Close Encounters and Close Encounters of the Zadnoran Kind. Achievement title icon.png Gunnhildr's Blade 5.55
Operation eagle's nest i icon1.png  Operation: Eagle's Nest I 10 Clear Castrum Lacus Litore. - 5.35
Operation eagle's nest ii icon1.png  Operation: Eagle's Nest II 10 Clear Castrum Lacus Litore 10 times. - 5.35
Operation eagle's nest iii icon1.png  Operation: Eagle's Nest III 20 Clear Castrum Lacus Litore 50 times. Achievement title icon.png Siege Liege 5.35
No need for triage i icon1.png  No Need for Triage I 5 Resurrect another player in a Save the Queen area 10 times. - 5.35
No need for triage ii icon1.png  No Need for Triage II 5 Resurrect another player in a Save the Queen area 100 times. - 5.35
No need for triage iii icon1.png  No Need for Triage III 10 Resurrect another player in a Save the Queen area 500 times. Achievement title icon.png Guardian Angel 5.35
Mapping the realm the bozjan southern front icon1.png  Mapping the Realm: The Bozjan Southern Front 10 Discover every location at the Bozjan southern front. - 5.45
Annals of war icon1.png  Annals of War 10 Complete all Bozjan southern front entries in your field record. - 5.45

Differences from Eureka

  • Mettle is not awarded from killing the mobs, but clusters and fragments exclusively drop from them. Therefore, some amount of mob farming will be required, but this will not advance your resistance rank. For that, Skirmishes and Critical Engagements should be prioritized.
  • Increasing Resistance Rank is required to progress the storyline and unlock new areas, similar to Eureka Elemental Level. However, unlike Elemental Level, Resistance Rank is not directly tied to player power. The primary means of progression is Resistance Honors, which is only unlocked after completing the storyline.
  • It is not possible to "de-rank" after Mettle loss on death, unlike Elemental Levels, due to Mettle being treated as an expendable resource similar to a currency.
  • To alleviate "early pulling" issues with Notorious Monsters in Eureka, Critical Engagements in Bozja are more structured versions of Notorious Monsters with a time window to sign up and take place in enclosed arenas. Because of this, there is no expectation (nor is it possible) to pull them at a player-designated time to allow other players to arrive, unlike with Notorious Monsters.

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