Criterion Dungeons are based on Variant Dungeons, using the same assets, but feature a linear path and standard fixed light party. These are significantly more challenging than regular Dungeons, with each boss being individually comparable to an Extreme Trial, and packs between bosses requiring considerably more consideration than usual. Normal resurrection spells are disabled, and instead each party member has a resurrection duty action which can be used once and is refreshed after each wipe or boss clear.

Savage Dungeons are harder versions of Criterion Dungeons. Variant Raise II is removed, and a party wipe resets the whole instance. Additional, there is a global enrage timer, which starts upon the first instance of combat and resets upon party wipe, after which all remaining mobs and bosses gain a buff that all but ensures a wipe.