Palace of the Dead

061824.pngPalace of the Dead
Miscellaneous Duty

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The Palace of the Dead is an ever-changing dungeon whose architecture is never quite the same each time players enter to explore its depths. All players will begin at level one, and only by fighting the enemies within will they be able to gain the strength and experience needed to reach the final floor. For those stout-hearted adventurers who have decided to take the plunge: be sure to ready your aetherpool armor and arms because in this spectral labyrinth, it may be your only hope of making it out in one piece.[1]
Enemies:

Requirements:

Restrictions: Time limit- 60 minutes

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Type: Miscellaneous Duty
Zone: Palace of the Dead (Zone)
Region: The Black Shroud
Unlock Quest: The House That Death Built
Expansion: Heavensward





Drop Table (50)
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Item Type iLvl Requirements Stats
 Bronze-trimmed Sack Icon.png  
Bronze-trimmed Sack
Gold chest icon.png
 Miscellany  &00000000000000010000001 This heavy bag containing a portion of the Palace of the Dead's Accursed Hoard has been sealed with powerful magicks. Only following an appraisal at the hands of a bishop trained in the dispelling of hexes can the seal be broken.


 Gold-trimmed Sack Icon.png  
Gold-trimmed Sack
Gold chest icon.png
 Miscellany  &00000000000000010000001 This heavy bag containing a portion of the Palace of the Dead's Accursed Hoard has been sealed with powerful magicks. Only following an appraisal at the hands of a bishop trained in the dispelling of hexes can the seal be broken.


 Iron-trimmed Sack Icon.png  
Iron-trimmed Sack
Gold chest icon.png
 Miscellany  &00000000000000010000001 This heavy bag containing a portion of the Palace of the Dead's Accursed Hoard has been sealed with powerful magicks. Only following an appraisal at the hands of a bishop trained in the dispelling of hexes can the seal be broken.


 Silver-trimmed Sack Icon.png  
Silver-trimmed Sack
Gold chest icon.png
 Miscellany  &00000000000000010000001 This heavy bag containing a portion of the Palace of the Dead's Accursed Hoard has been sealed with powerful magicks. Only following an appraisal at the hands of a bishop trained in the dispelling of hexes can the seal be broken.


 Potion Icon.png  
Potion
Seasonalachievementicon.pngTools icon.pngGold chest icon.pngQuest Icon.pngLevequest Icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Medicine  &000000000000001000000010&00000000000000010000001
Req. Level 1
This weak concoction instantly restores a small amount of HP.


 Hi-Potion Icon.png  
Hi-Potion
Seasonalachievementicon.pngTools icon.pngGold chest icon.pngQuest Icon.pngLevequest Icon.pngFATE Icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Medicine  &000000000000002500000025&00000000000000010000001
Req. Level 1
This concoction instantly restores a fair amount of HP.


 Phoenix Down Icon.png  
Phoenix Down
Gold chest icon.pngQuest Icon.png
 Medicine  &000000000000005000000050&00000000000000010000001
Req. Level 1
The billowy plumage of the fledgling Phoenix─a legendary bird that, upon each fiery death, is said to rise from its own ashes in a literal “blaze of glory.” When placed upon the body of one who is incapacitated, it will instantly revive the person. While some cultures insist that the tailfeather's restorative properties trump those of down, these claims have yet to be proven in any sort of scientific capacity.

※Cannot be used during battle.


 X-Potion Icon.png  
X-Potion
Tools icon.pngGold chest icon.pngQuest Icon.pngTreasure Map Icon.pngDesynthesis Icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Medicine  &000000000000007000000070&00000000000000010000001
Req. Level 1
This powerful concoction instantly restores a sizable amount of HP.


 Max-Potion Icon.png  
Max-Potion
Tools icon.pngGold chest icon.pngQuest Icon.png
 Medicine  &0000000000000150000000150&00000000000000010000001
Req. Level 1
This spiritous concoction instantly restores a considerable amount of HP.


 Gelmorran Potsherd Icon.png  
Gelmorran Potsherd
Gold chest icon.png
 Miscellany  &0000000000000230000000230&00000000000000010000001
Req. Level 1
A jagged piece of a pottery dating back to the early Sixth Astral Era.


 Padjali Longbow Icon.png  
Padjali Longbow
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Archer's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 ARCBRD
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Dexterity &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Skill Speed &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Daggers Icon.png  
Padjali Daggers
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Rogue's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 ROGNIN
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Dexterity &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Greatsword Icon.png  
Padjali Greatsword
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Dark Knight's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 DRK
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Strength &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000088000000+88
Skill Speed &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Grimoire Icon.png  
Padjali Grimoire
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Arcanist's Grimoire  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 ACNSMN
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 76
Intelligence &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000079000000+79
Determination &0000000000000088000000+88
Spell Speed &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Gunblade Icon.png  
Padjali Gunblade
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Gunbreaker's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 GNB
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Strength &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Skill Speed &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Katana Icon.png  
Padjali Katana
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Samurai's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 SAM
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Strength &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000088000000+88
Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Knuckles Icon.png  
Padjali Knuckles
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Pugilist's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 PGLMNK
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Strength &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Milpreves Icon.png  
Padjali Milpreves
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Sage's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 SGE
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 76
Mind &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000079000000+79
Piety &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Blade Icon.png  
Padjali Blade
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Gladiator's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 GLAPLD
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Strength &0000000000000062000000+62
Vitality &0000000000000063000000+63
Critical Hit &0000000000000063000000+63
Determination &0000000000000044000000+44
Materia-slot.png


 Padjali Rapier Icon.png  
Padjali Rapier
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Red Mage's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 RDM
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 76
Intelligence &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000079000000+79
Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Revolver Icon.png  
Padjali Revolver
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Machinist's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 MCH
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Dexterity &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Rod Icon.png  
Padjali Rod
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Two-handed Thaumaturge's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 THMBLM
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 76
Intelligence &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000079000000+79
Critical Hit &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Shield Icon.png  
Padjali Shield
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Shield  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 GLAPLD
Req. Level 60
Block Strength 400Block Rate 400
Strength &0000000000000025000000+25
Vitality &0000000000000025000000+25
Tenacity &0000000000000025000000+25
Skill Speed &0000000000000018000000+18
Materia-slot.png


 Padjali Spear Icon.png  
Padjali Spear
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Lancer's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 LNCDRG
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Strength &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000088000000+88
Skill Speed &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali War Quoits Icon.png  
Padjali War Quoits
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Dancer's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 DNC
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Dexterity &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Skill Speed &0000000000000088000000+88
Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali War Scythe Icon.png  
Padjali War Scythe
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Reaper's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 RPR
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Strength &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Codex Icon.png  
Padjali Codex
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Scholar's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 SCH
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 76
Mind &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000079000000+79
Critical Hit &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Cane Icon.png  
Padjali Cane
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Two-handed Conjurer's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 CNJWHM
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 76
Mind &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000079000000+79
Critical Hit &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Axe Icon.png  
Padjali Axe
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Marauder's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 MRDWAR
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 38
Strength &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000088000000+88
Critical Hit &0000000000000088000000+88
Tenacity &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Padjali Astrometer Icon.png  
Padjali Astrometer
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Astrologian's Arm  &0000000000000235000000235&000000000000006000000060 AST
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 76Magic Damage 76
Mind &0000000000000087000000+87
Vitality &0000000000000079000000+79
Critical Hit &0000000000000088000000+88
Determination &0000000000000062000000+62
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Grimoire Icon.png  
Kinna Grimoire
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Arcanist's Grimoire  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 ACNSMN
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 78
Intelligence &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000086000000+86
Determination &0000000000000093000000+93
Spell Speed &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Astrometer Icon.png  
Kinna Astrometer
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Astrologian's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 AST
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 78
Mind &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000086000000+86
Critical Hit &0000000000000093000000+93
Determination &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Axe Icon.png  
Kinna Axe
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Marauder's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 MRDWAR
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Strength &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Critical Hit &0000000000000093000000+93
Tenacity &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Bayonet Icon.png  
Kinna Bayonet
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Gunbreaker's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 GNB
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Strength &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Tenacity &0000000000000093000000+93
Determination &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Claws Icon.png  
Kinna Claws
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Pugilist's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 PGLMNK
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Strength &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Skill Speed &0000000000000093000000+93
Determination &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Codex Icon.png  
Kinna Codex
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Scholar's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 SCH
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 78
Mind &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000086000000+86
Spell Speed &0000000000000093000000+93
Critical Hit &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Daggers Icon.png  
Kinna Daggers
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Rogue's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 ROGNIN
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Dexterity &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Determination &0000000000000093000000+93
Critical Hit &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Glaives Icon.png  
Kinna Glaives
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Dancer's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 DNC
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Dexterity &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000093000000+93
Determination &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Greatsword Icon.png  
Kinna Greatsword
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Dark Knight's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 DRK
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Strength &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Determination &0000000000000093000000+93
Skill Speed &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Katana Icon.png  
Kinna Katana
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Samurai's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 SAM
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Strength &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Critical Hit &0000000000000093000000+93
Determination &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Cane Icon.png  
Kinna Cane
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Two-handed Conjurer's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 CNJWHM
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 78
Mind &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000086000000+86
Determination &0000000000000093000000+93
Spell Speed &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Longbow Icon.png  
Kinna Longbow
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Archer's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 ARCBRD
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Dexterity &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Skill Speed &0000000000000093000000+93
Critical Hit &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Milpreves Icon.png  
Kinna Milpreves
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Sage's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 SGE
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 78
Mind &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000086000000+86
Critical Hit &0000000000000093000000+93
Piety &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Musketoon Icon.png  
Kinna Musketoon
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Machinist's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 MCH
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Dexterity &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Determination &0000000000000093000000+93
Critical Hit &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Rod Icon.png  
Kinna Rod
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Two-handed Thaumaturge's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 THMBLM
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 78
Intelligence &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000086000000+86
Critical Hit &0000000000000093000000+93
Determination &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Shield Icon.png  
Kinna Shield
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Shield  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 GLAPLD
Req. Level 60
Block Strength 400Block Rate 400
Strength &0000000000000027000000+27
Vitality &0000000000000027000000+27
Determination &0000000000000027000000+27
Skill Speed &0000000000000019000000+19


 Kinna Sickle Icon.png  
Kinna Sickle
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Reaper's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 RPR
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Strength &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Determination &0000000000000093000000+93
Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Smallsword Icon.png  
Kinna Smallsword
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Red Mage's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 RDM
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 78
Intelligence &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000086000000+86
Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000093000000+93
Critical Hit &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Trident Icon.png  
Kinna Trident
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Lancer's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 LNCDRG
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Strength &0000000000000093000000+93
Vitality &0000000000000096000000+96
Critical Hit &0000000000000093000000+93
Skill Speed &0000000000000065000000+65
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png


 Kinna Blade Icon.png  
Kinna Blade
Gold chest icon.pngMap75 Icon.png
 Gladiator's Arm  &0000000000000255000000255&000000000000006000000060 GLAPLD
Req. Level 60
Physical Damage 78Magic Damage 39
Strength &0000000000000066000000+66
Vitality &0000000000000069000000+69
Critical Hit &0000000000000066000000+66
Tenacity &0000000000000046000000+46
Materia-slot.pngMateria-slot.png




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Entering the Palace of the Dead

Players can enter the Palace of the Dead by speaking with the Wood Wailer Expeditionary Captain in the South Shroud at Quarrymill (X:25.2 Y:20.6). When entering as a party, only the party leader can start the instance. Players may enter either as a Fixed Party or as a Matched Party.

Fixed Party

  • Players may enter with a group of up to four players, with no restrictions to classes, jobs, or roles.
  • After speaking with the Wood Wailer expeditionary, select "Enter the Palace of the Dead," then choose an unused save slot. Next, select "Enter with a fixed party."
  • All future forays into the Palace of the Dead must be done with the party members and party composition chosen upon registering.
  • To enter solo, enter as your chosen job or class as a fixed party.
  • Your character's level, aetherpool arm and armor strength, inventory, and floor progression will be recorded.
  • Players in a fixed party must have uniform save data. Moreover, this save data can only be used with the party members and party composition chosen when first entering the Palace of the Dead.

Matched Party

  • Similar to the Duty Finder, players may choose to be randomly matched with other players on the same data center.
  • After speaking with the Wood Wailer expeditionary, select "Enter the Palace of the Dead," then choose an unused save slot. Next, select "Enter with a matched party." All future forays into the Palace of the Dead must be done with the class or job chosen when first registering.
  • Matched parties will always be comprised of four players.
  • When registering with less than four players, any open party slots will be filled automatically.
  • Players in matched parties are free to choose any composition of jobs and classes they desire. It is not necessary to register with the same players each time, however, you must use the class or job you selected when first registering as a matched party.
  • Your character's level, aetherpool arm and armor strength, and floor progression data will be saved.
  • Players will be matched with party members who have the same floor progression saved. In order to be matched, players must enter with the same class or job that was equipped when progression was first saved. Furthermore, aetherpool weapons and gear strength must be above the requisite for the given floor.
    Players can join a party in progress by first checking the "Join Party in Progress" box in the Duty Finder menu, then speaking with the Wood Wailer expeditionary.

Rules, Dungeon EXP & Actions

  • Players will start at level 1 regardless of their current class or job level. By defeating monsters that appear in the dungeon, players will be able to gain EXP and level their characters up to 60. The levels gained in progression of the dungeon, however, will not be the same as what players will receive upon clearing.
  • Players who have not purchased FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward may only play up to floor 40, and players currently on the free trial may only play up to floor 10, although they will be able to level their characters to 60 inside the Palace of the Dead.
  • All enemies players encounter in the Palace of the Dead will give a fixed amount of EXP regardless of the number of members in your party or the difference in level between you and the enemy. Rested experience and experience bonuses will also be ignored.
  • Players must reach the required level in the dungeon to have access to level restricted actions and statuses. Players can gain actions and statuses regardless of whether or not they have completed the necessary class or job quests.
  • Players who have entered the deep dungeon with a class will be restricted from using any job actions.

Recording Progress

Boss enemies will appear every 10 floors. Upon defeating them, players will be able to record their progress, at which time they may choose to leave the deep dungeon. Please note that progress made in strengthening aetherpool arms and armor is saved independently and shared across all save data.

Aetherpool Gear

  • Players will be restricted to the use of an aetherpool arm and aetherpool armor when inside the Palace of the Dead. In addition to gaining character levels through EXP (mentioned above), players must enhance their aetherpool gear as they progress through the dungeon.
  • Normal gear has no effect on your character's attributes inside the Palace of the Dead, and aetherpool armor will take the appearance of your current gear upon entering the instance.
  • Aetherpool gear can be enhanced by accessing silver coffers, which appear randomly on each floor and after defeating certain enemies.
  • When enhancing gear, there is a chance of failure that varies depending on the current level of your gear and the floor where the silver coffer is found.
  • Aetherpool gear can be enhanced to a maximum strength of +99.
  • In the event the strength of your aetherpool gear exceeds the maximum allowed by your current level, its attributes will be synced.
  • Aetherpool gear (any gear equipped upon entering the instance) is not subject to durability loss, nor can it gain spiritbond when inside the Palace of the Dead.

Pomanders

  • Players will obtain pomanders from treasure chests within the Palace of the Dead. These items have various uses ranging from displaying the entire map of your current floor, to providing party members with beneficial effects. Up to three of each pomander can be held at any time. These items can be found in a shared inventory to be used by all party members.
  • Normal items such as potions can still be used independently of this shared inventory.
  • Pomanders cannot be taken outside of the Palace of the Dead and when in a matched party cannot be used after the completion of a set of floors.
Name Description
Pomander of Affluence Icon.png Pomander of Affluence Increases the number of treasure coffers on the next floor.
Pomander of Alteration Icon.png Pomander of Alteration Changes the enemy occupying a random room on the next floor into a mimic or a mandragora.
Pomander of Flight Icon.png Pomander of Flight Decreases the number of enemies on the next floor.
Pomander of Fortune Icon.png Pomander of Fortune Increases the chance enemies on the current floor will drop treasure coffers.
Pomander of Intuition Icon.png Pomander of Intuition Reveals the current floor's hidden traps.
Pomander of Lust Icon.png Pomander of Lust Transforms user into a succubus.
Pomander of Purity Icon.png Pomander of Purity Removes the Pox status.
Pomander of Rage Icon.png Pomander of Rage Transforms user into a manticore.
Pomander of Raising Icon.png Pomander of Raising Instantly raises the first party member to be KO'd.
Pomander of Resolution Icon.png Pomander of Resolution Transforms user into Kuribu.
Pomander of Safety Icon.png Pomander of Safety Removes all traps from the current floor.
Pomander of Serenity Icon.png Pomander of Serenity Removes all enchantments from the current floor.
Pomander of Sight Icon.png Pomander of Sight Reveals the current floor's map and the location of all hidden traps.
Pomander of Steel Icon.png Pomander of Steel Decreases damage received by 40%.
Pomander of Strength Icon.png Pomander of Strength Increases damage dealt and HP recovered via healing magic by 30%.
Pomander of Witching Icon.png Pomander of Witching Transforms all targets within range into a frog, imp, or chicken.

Progression

Palace of the Dead
Palace of the Dead Map Example.png
Icon Description
Palace of the Dead Map Icon 1.png Cairn of Passage is inactive
Palace of the Dead Map Icon 2.png Cairn of Passage is nearing activation
Palace of the Dead Map Icon 3.png Cairn of Passage is activated
Palace of the Dead Map Icon 4.png Cairn of Return is inactive
Palace of the Dead Map Icon 5.png Cairn of Return is nearing activation
Palace of the Dead Map Icon 6.png Cairn of Return is activated

Navigation Map

A special navigation map will be displayed, which can be used to progress through the rooms on a given floor. When any party member enters a room on the floor, the map will automatically update. The icons for the Cairn of Return and the Cairn of Passage will appear in their location on the map.

  • Players can display or hide the map by pressing the M key. This is the same key for the Hold button to lock the map in position.
  • The default navigational map will not be displayed in the Palace of the Dead.

Moving to the Lower Floors

Parties progress to lower floors by activating the Cairn of Passage stones. These stones have three phases, and will always be inactive when arriving at a new floor. Players must defeat the enemies that appear on the floor before the stone can be fully activated. As the phases progress, the color of the stone's icon on the map will change, and the perimeter around the stone will glow when it becomes fully activated.

Moving beyond Floor 50

In order to progress to the floors past Floor 50, you must first complete floors 1-50. The Expeditionary Captain will then allow you entrance into floors 51+

Floors 101+

In order to proceed past floor 100, you MUST be in a Fixed Party. Your party must also not have suffered a complete KO (all players in party defeated) from floors 51 onwards. Individual players in a party may die (unless you are solo, in which cases it counts as a Party KO) and be resurrected without triggering the Party KO. If you have a Party KO anywhere between floors 101-200, you must reset your progress back to floor 51 and start again.

Resurrection

In addition to resurrection items and actions, players can use a Cairn of Return to raise all KO'd players. These stones, like the Cairn of Passage, have three phases of activation and can only be used when fully activated. The stone will be inactive when arriving at a new floor. Players must defeat the enemies that appear on the floor before the stone can be fully activated. As the phases progress, the color of the stone's icon on the map will change, and the stone itself will glow when it becomes fully activated.

Traps and Floor Effects

As players progress, they will arrive at floors with traps that will be set off when walked across. These traps are invisible unless a player has a special item which can reveal their locations. In addition to traps, some floors have the below effects which may benefit or provide some challenge to the player's ability to progress:

  • Some floors may inflict detrimental or beneficial statuses on players.
  • Some floors may prohibit certain actions.
  • Some floors may have strengthened enemies.
Traps
Impeding Trap Toading Trap Land Mine Luring Trap Enervate Trap
Palace of the Dead Trap Icon 1.jpg
Palace of the Dead Trap Icon 2.jpg
Palace of the Dead Trap Icon 3.jpg
Palace of the Dead Trap Icon 4.jpg
Palace of the Dead Trap Icon 5.jpg
30 second pacify and silence to players. Fully removable by Esuna or partially by Echo drops. 20 second toad status: reduced max HP, increased damage taken, and Amnesia (Status Effect). Cannot be removed. Causes approximately 80% of maximum HP to everything in range. Spawns three random enemies. Causes Enervation status: reduced damage dealt and increased damage taken.

Treasure Coffers

There are three types of treasure coffers which will randomly appear somewhere on the floor at the same time as enemies. While most of these coffers will give players various benefits, some will have traps, such as surprise enemy attacks.

Gold Coffers

Gold Coffers may yield pomanders. The coffer will remain even if these items already exceed the inventory limit.

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Pomanders
 Pomander of Affluence Icon.png Pomander of Affluence
 Pomander of Alteration Icon.png Pomander of Alteration
 Pomander of Flight Icon.png Pomander of Flight
 Pomander of Fortune Icon.png Pomander of Fortune
 Pomander of Lust Icon.png Pomander of Lust
 Pomander of Purity Icon.png Pomander of Purity
 Pomander of Rage Icon.png Pomander of Rage
 Pomander of Safety Icon.png Pomander of Safety
 Pomander of Serenity Icon.png Pomander of Serenity
 Pomander of Sight Icon.png Pomander of Sight
 Pomander of Steel Icon.png Pomander of Steel
 Pomander of Strength Icon.png Pomander of Strength
 Pomander of Witching Icon.png Pomander of Witching


Bronze Coffers

Bronze Coffers may yield normal items such as potions or Gelmorran potsherds which can be exchanged for special items.

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Permanent Items
 Potion Icon.png Potion
 Hi-Potion Icon.png Hi-Potion
 X-Potion Icon.png X-Potion
 Max-Potion Icon.png Max-Potion
 Phoenix Down Icon.png Phoenix Down
 Gelmorran Potsherd Icon.png Gelmorran Potsherd


Silver Coffers

Silver Coffers will strengthen aetherpool arms and armor. However, opening these coffers will have no effect if the players' weapons and gear are at their maximum level of strength. In addition, even if players' weapons and gear are not at maximum level, there is a possibility that the strengthening effects will not take hold even after opening the coffer. Weapons (including shields), and gear will be strengthened individually, and depending on the player.

Leaving the Palace of the Dead

If all party members are KO'd inside the Palace of the Dead, they will be removed from the instance.

  • Unlike other dungeons, players cannot choose to return to the floor entrance if they are KO'd.

Management of Save Data

Players can manage their save data by talking with the same Wood Wailer Expeditionary Captain you talk to in order to enter the Palace of the Dead.

Resetting Progress

Players can reset their level and progression to floor 1. However, aetherpool arm and armor strength will carry over to the new file. This means players can reset and return to floor 1 to continue strengthening their weapons and gear if they have found that previous progression became too difficult.

  • Reset save data cannot be recovered.

Disbanding a Fixed Party

Players can convert fixed party saved data to matched party saved data. Aetherpool arm and armor strength will be carried over, but pomander information will be reset. Under these conditions you will be able to be matched with other players who are currently playing on the same floor as you.

  • If any members of a fixed party are unable to enter the Deep Dungeon after the deletion of save data or usage of the World transfer service, they must select "Disband your fixed party." to carry over their save data.

Rewards

  • If your job or class is level 60 upon entering you will receive Allagan tomestones and gil.
  • If your job or class is between levels 50 and 60 upon entering you will receive Experience points, gil, and Allagan tomestones of poetics.
  • If job or class is under level 50 upon entering you will receive experience points and gil.
  • If your job or class is under level 20 when entering and there is a novice and mentor in the party, the party/mentor experience bonus will apply.
  • The Armory bonus will be applied to these rewards.
Job / Class at Level 90 Job / Class Level 50-89
Floor Reward Reward
Floor 10
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x10
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x20
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x10
Gil Icon.png x1,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x10
Gil Icon.png x1,000
Floor 20
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x20
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x40
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x20
Gil Icon.png x1,500
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x20
Gil Icon.png x1,500
Floor 30
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x60
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Floor 40
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x60
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Floor 50
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x50
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x100
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x50
Gil Icon.png x3,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x50
Gil Icon.png x3,000
Floor 60
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x60
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Floor 70
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x60
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Floor 80
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x60
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Floor 90
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x60
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Floor 100
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x50
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x100
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x50
Gil Icon.png x3,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x50
Gil Icon.png x3,000
Floor 110+
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Causality
Allagan Tomestone of Causality Icon.png
x60
Comedy
Allagan Tomestone of Comedy Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000
Poetics
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Icon.png
x30
Gil Icon.png x2,000

E-Una-Kotor Rewards

A Gelmorran potsherd will be awarded upon reaching floor 50. This item can be traded to the NPC E-Una-Kotor in the South Shroud at Quarrymill (X:25 Y:20.6). While you can acquire more common items such as Materia, the following list has the unique items that you can get.

Unique Item Required Item Requirements
20x Sustaining Potion 1x Gelmorran Potsherd
Wind-up Sasquatch 3x Gelmorran Potsherd
Hecteye 3x Gelmorran Potsherd
Disembodied Head Resonator 10x Gelmorran Potsherd
Firecrest Earring 1x Firecrest *Note 3
Glass Pumpkin Earring 1x Glass Pumpkin *Note 3
Firecrest Choker 1x Firecrest *Note 3
Glass Pumpkin Choker 1x Glass Pumpkin *Note 3
Firecrest Bracelet 1x Firecrest *Note 3
Glass Pumpkin Bracelet 1x Glass Pumpkin *Note 3
Firecrest Ring 1x Firecrest *Note 3
Glass Pumpkin Ring 1x Glass Pumpkin *Note 3
Firecrest Trophy 1x Firecrest *Note 3
Glass Pumpkin Trophy 1x Glass Pumpkin *Note 3
Blasphemous Experiment Orchestrion Roll 1x Gelmorran Potsherd *Note 1
Fog of Phantom Orchestrion Roll 5x Gelmorran Potsherd *Note 2
Notice of Death Orchestrion Roll 10x Gelmorran Potsherd *Note 3
Firecrest 2x Glass Pumpkin *Note 3
Glass Pumpkin 2x Firecrest *Note 3
*Note 1 = Requires you to have the In Too Deep VI achievement (Clear the 100th floor of the Palace of the Dead.)
*Note 2 = Requires you to have the In Too Deep VII achievement (Clear the 150th floor of the Palace of the Dead.)
*Note 3 = Requires you to have the In Too Deep VIII achievement (Clear the 200th floor of the Palace of the Dead.)

Padjali Arms

If you have strengthened your aetherpool arm and aetherpool armor to +30 in addition to reaching floor 50 of the Palace of the Dead, you can receive an aetherpool arm from the NPC E-Una-Kotor which can be used outside of the instance.

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Padjali Items
 Padjali Astrometer Icon.png Padjali Astrometer
 Padjali Axe Icon.png Padjali Axe
 Padjali Blade Icon.png Padjali Blade
 Padjali Cane Icon.png Padjali Cane
 Padjali Codex Icon.png Padjali Codex
 Padjali Daggers Icon.png Padjali Daggers
 Padjali Greatsword Icon.png Padjali Greatsword
 Padjali Grimoire Icon.png Padjali Grimoire
 Padjali Knuckles Icon.png Padjali Knuckles
 Padjali Longbow Icon.png Padjali Longbow
 Padjali Revolver Icon.png Padjali Revolver
 Padjali Rod Icon.png Padjali Rod
 Padjali Spear Icon.png Padjali Spear
 Padjali Shield Icon.png Padjali Shield
 Padjali Rapier Icon.png Padjali Rapier
 Padjali Katana Icon.png Padjali Katana
 Padjali Gunblade Icon.png Padjali Gunblade
 Padjali War Quoits Icon.png Padjali War Quoits
 Padjali War Scythe Icon.png Padjali War Scythe
 Padjali Milpreves Icon.png Padjali Milpreves


Kinna Arms

Once you have acquired the Padjali Arm of your choice, you may upgrade it for a newer, stronger version called Kinna. Kinna Arms require the Padjali weapon for your current class/job, it must be in your armoury chest, you must clear floor 100 and increase the strength of your aetherpool arm and armor to at least +60. Once done, speak with E-Una-Kotor to exchange both the Padjali Arm and your Aetherpool Arm/Armor for a Kinna Arm. The Padjali Arm will disappear, and your Aetherpool Arm/Armor will be reduced by 60 upon receipt of the new weapon.

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Kinna Arms
 Kinna Astrometer Icon.png Kinna Astrometer
 Kinna Axe Icon.png Kinna Axe
 Kinna Blade Icon.png Kinna Blade
 Kinna Cane Icon.png Kinna Cane
 Kinna Codex Icon.png Kinna Codex
 Kinna Daggers Icon.png Kinna Daggers
 Kinna Greatsword Icon.png Kinna Greatsword
 Kinna Grimoire Icon.png Kinna Grimoire
 Kinna Claws Icon.png Kinna Claws
 Kinna Longbow Icon.png Kinna Longbow
 Kinna Musketoon Icon.png Kinna Musketoon
 Kinna Rod Icon.png Kinna Rod
 Kinna Trident Icon.png Kinna Trident
 Kinna Shield Icon.png Kinna Shield
 Kinna Smallsword Icon.png Kinna Smallsword
 Kinna Katana Icon.png Kinna Katana
 Kinna Bayonet Icon.png Kinna Bayonet
 Kinna Glaives Icon.png Kinna Glaives
 Kinna Sickle Icon.png Kinna Sickle
 Kinna Milpreves Icon.png Kinna Milpreves


The Accursed Hoard

Bronze (Floors 1-50), Iron (Floors 51-100), Silver (Floors 101-150) and Gold-trimmed Sacks (Floors 151-200) are acquired via a hidden chest. These chests are hidden from sight and can only be revealed upon use of a special pomander. You may stumble across one without the pomander, it just requires you to stand on the position where one is hiding for a few seconds until it gets revealed. Doing this 1 time (without the pomander) will grant you an achievement, The Trouble with Buried I, and doing it 100 times will grant you The Trouble with Buried II achievement.

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The Accursed Hoard
 Iron-trimmed Sack Icon.png Iron-trimmed Sack
 Bronze-trimmed Sack Icon.png Bronze-trimmed Sack
 Silver-trimmed Sack Icon.png Silver-trimmed Sack
 Gold-trimmed Sack Icon.png Gold-trimmed Sack


Music

The music played on most floors of Palace of the Dead is chosen randomly with each play, and will change to something different every three floors. The random music is listed under the BGM tab above, while areas that play specific music are listed here.

Fixed Floors

Certain floors will play the same BGM each time:

Boss Floors

Every 10th floor has a fixed boss fight that plays the same music each time.