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The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos

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The Forbidden Land, Eureka, is an instanced area that up to 144 players can explore simultaneously. Contend with raging aetherial energies and strengthen Eureka weapons and gear in order to progress through this untamed land.^[1]



Requirements: Disciples of War or Magic level 70. 1-8 party members. Restrictions: Time limit- 180 minutes

Type:	Miscellaneous Duty
Zone:	Eureka Hydatos
Region:	??? (Region)
Synced iLevel:	300
Unlock Quest:	And We Shall Call It Hydatos
Expansion:	Stormblood
Patch:	Patch 4.55

Objectives

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Getting Started

Access Eureka Hydatos upon completion of And We Shall Call It Hydatos (Kugane via Rodney).

While technically an instance, it has a few unique rules on entering. First off, you enter by talking to Rodney rather than via the duty finder, and you can enter solo without a queue and find other players inside. In many ways, it is like an open zone, just one that allows you to meet people across the whole data center and with a 3 hour timer.

The Magia Board

Magia Melder

Welcome to your best friend: Magicite and the magia board. By allocating magicite to the board at the Magia Melder in Port Surgate, you can increase your elemental parameters and increase your attack and defense against certain monsters. You begin Eureka with 1 magicite, and will earn more as you perform quests for Krile.

Elemental Relationships

There are essentially two triangles on the board to show the pair of elemental patterns. Lightning is strong against water, which is strong against earth, which is strong against lightning. Fire is strong against ice, which is strong against wind, which is strong against fire. The board UI itself has lines to illustrate this point.

Magia Board

As for how it interacts with enemies, magicite allocated to an element strong against the monster's element (for instance, lightning against a water element monster) will increase your offensive capabilities. Allocating the SAME element (Such as water against water monsters) will increase your defensive capabilities. How you choose to allocate is up to you, but generally it's useful to either put them all in the same node to maximize your benefits, or to split them up in some fashion between nodes two spaces apart to have some offense and defense against a foe.

Lastly, you can freely spin the wheel. This allows you to change your element depending on what you're fighting. This will cost you one Magia Aether (represented by a number in the middle of the board), but only once it "settles". When you spin the board there is a timer that appears, refreshing with each spin. If you spin again before the timer empties, that extra spin costs nothing. This allows you to spin the wheel until it matches up exactly where you want it for just one MA. Lastly, MA fills up slowly over time, and fully refills when checking the Magia Melder. So, in short, allocate for offense, defense, or a mix against a single element, and then spin to match whatever new camp you're at.

The Logos System

Main article: Logos Actions.
There are 9 unidentified crystal logograms which can be acquired through various means in Pyros. Appraising the unidentified crystal logograms with Drake, will yield one of 25 mnemes. Combine up to three of these mnemes in the logos manipulator to be granted one of 56 logos actions. Any logos action granted will be usable during that instance of Pyros only. After upgrading your logos manipulator, you can combine 2 sets of 3 mnemes and gain 2 separate logos actions at one time. You can set up to three Logos actions (or combinations of 2 actions) at any given time.

FATES

Eureka Hydatos Monster and NM map

All of the FATEs located inside of Eureka: Hydatos are NM fates. They can often be be spawned by defeating a specific enemy type at the location of the FATE after a certain amount of time has passed since the FATE was previously active. Some have other conditions that must be met such as time or weather.

Upon completion, the FATE will reward Elemental EXP, Hydatos Lockboxes, and Hydatos Crystals. Some FATEs also have special rewards such as minions and equipment.

Please use the map to the right to view the locations of monsters and NMs.

Name	Level	XP	Tomes	Rewards
Drink Me The Val River Source (13.8-21.6)	&000000000000005000000050{{{Custom Fate_Chain}}}Drink Me	2,536,625	30	x3
I Ink, Therefore I Am The West Val River Bank (10.8-25.6)	&000000000000005000000050	11,161,152	63	x4 x5 x1 x1
From Tusk till Dawn The West Val River Bank (10.4-17.2)	&000000000000005100000051	12,277,267	69	x4 x5 x1 x1
Bullheaded Berserker The West Val River Bank (8.1-21.8)	&000000000000005200000052	13,529,549	75	x5 x6 x1 x1
Mad, Bad, and Fabulous to Know The West Val River Bank (7.1-14.5)	&000000000000005300000053	14,936,622	81	x5 x6 x1
Fearful Symmetry The West Val River Bank (8.2-26.1)	&000000000000005400000054{{{Custom Fate_Chain}}}Fearful Symmetry	16,519,904	87	x6 x7 x1 x1
Crawling Chaos The East Val River Bank (24.2-19.0)	&000000000000005500000055{{{Custom Fate_Chain}}}Crawling Chaos	18,304,054	96	x6 x7 x1
Duty-free The East Val River Bank (29.1-23.0)	&000000000000005600000056{{{Custom Fate_Chain}}}Duty-free	19,393,977	99	x7 x8 x1 x1 x1
Leukewarm Reception The East Val River Bank (37.4-26.4)	&000000000000005700000057	21,566,102	105	x7 x8 x1
Robber Barong The East Val River Bank (32.2-25.3)	&000000000000005800000058{{{Custom Fate_Chain}}}Robber Barong	24,390,235	108	x8 x9 x1
Stone-cold Killer The East Val River Bank (36.3-14.0)	&000000000000005900000059	25,699,605	114	x8 x9 x1 x1
Crystalline Provenance The East Val River Bank - The Crystal Dragon's Bloom (32.8-19.5)	&000000000000006000000060	25,699,605	120	x9 x10 x3
I Don't Want to Believe The Val River Source (26.3-29.2)	&000000000000006000000060	25,699,605	120	x9 x10 x1
The Baldesion Arsenal: Expedition Support The Val River Source (18.7-28.4)	&000000000000006000000060			x9 x30

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Eureka Elemental

The Eureka Elemental will appear randomly around Hydatos. It will occasionally cast an AoE spell that will give the player two buffs which will last for 59 minutes. After a time, the Eureka Elemental will vanish, appearing somewhere else in the zone.

Elemental EXP Up: Elemental EXP earned through battle is increased.
Elemental Blessing: Receiving the blessing of Eureka's elementals. Damage dealt is increased and restoring HP over time.

XP Chart

eLevel	Experience Points	Total (from eLvl 0)	% Progress 50 to 60
50~51	50,732,512	333,411,203	6%
51~52	55,805,763	389,216,966	12%
52~53	61,497,951	450,714,917	19%
53~54	67,893,738	518,608,655	26%
54~55	75,090,474	593,699,129	35%
55~56	83,200,246	676,899,375	44%
56~57	92,352,273	769,251,648	54%
57~58	102,695,727	871,947,375	65%
58~59	128,369,659	1,000,317,034	80%
59~60	183,568,612	1,183,885,646	100%

The Baldesion Arsenal

Main article: The Baldesion Arsenal.
This is a special open dungeon within Eureka Hydatos, entered through special Aetherial Nodes that only appear during specific weather(?), and can hold 56 players at a time. The dungeon is meant to be extremely difficult and challenging, with a wipe likely causing you to lose elemental experience and elemental levels. See here for more information.

Progression Guide

On Entry
	Talk to Krile and then, after a cutscene, to Gerolt. After another cutscene, speak again with Krile. Upon finishing the quest, you can speak with Gerolt again to begin purchasing the Hydatos weapons; you must have a matching, finished Pyros weapon to do so.
Level 51
	Talk to Krile. Head to The Central Columns at 20.3-24.8 and talk again to Krile. Head south to The Val River Source 25.7-30.7 to find the Pooled Aether. Return to the The Central Columns and speak to Krile.
	You can attune to the aetheryte at Unverified Research.
Level 54
	Talk to Krile. Head to The Western Columns at 10.6-29.6 and talk to Krile again. Head to The West Val River Bank 6.5-15.7 to find the Pooled Aether after walking up the large column. Return to The Western Columns at 10.6-29.6 and talk to Krile.
Level 55
	You can attune to the aetheryte at Dormitory.
Level 57
	Talk to Krile at the The Western Columns at 10.6-29.6. Then head east to The Eastern Columns at 31.3-27.2 and talk to Krile again. Head north to The East Val River Bank at 30.8-14.4 to find the Pooled Aether. Return to The Eastern Columns at 31.3-27.2 and talk to Krile.
Level 60
	Talk to Krile at the The Eastern Columns at 31.3-27.2. Head to The Aetherbridge Foundation at 24.0-30.6 and talk again to Krile. Head into the Headquarters Entrance and talk to Krile, then talk to her again in the Board Room. Interact with the Scattered Tomes and talk again to Krile for a few lengthy cutscenes. Choose between Krile's path (sealing) or that of Ejika Tsunjika (destruction) for another cutscene. Return to Central Point and talk to Ejika Tsunjika (when doing Krile's path) or Krile (when doing Ejika's path) to complete the quest.
	Able to use the Aetherial Nodes to access The Baldesion Arsenal. Speak with the Expedition Scholar to unlock.

Drop Table (45)

Item	Type	iLvl	Requirements	Stats
Offensive Logogram	Other	&00000000000000010000001		Crystallized memory that likely contains a master's knowledge of destructive arts.
Inimical Logogram	Other	&00000000000000010000001		Crystallized memory that likely contains a master's knowledge of enfeebling arts.
Tactical Logogram	Other	&00000000000000010000001		Crystallized memory that likely contains a master's knowledge of logistical arts.
Protective Logogram	Other	&00000000000000010000001		Crystallized memory that likely contains a master's knowledge of chivalrous arts.
Curative Logogram	Other	&00000000000000010000001		Crystallized memory that likely contains a master's knowledge of healing arts.
Fundamental Logogram	Other	&00000000000000010000001		Crystallized memory that likely contains a journeyman's knowledge of his art.
Mitigative Logogram	Other	&00000000000000010000001		Crystallized memory that likely contains a master's knowledge of defensive arts.
Simple Treehouse	Outdoor Furnishing	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	No girls allowed. And while we're at it─no boys, either.
Sharlayan Aether Oil	Reagent	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A Sharlayan imitation of an Allagan concoction, this aetherochemical oil can be applied to metal to lower its aetherial conductivity.
Shantotto's Staff	Two-handed Thaumaturge's Arm	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	THM, BLM Req. Level 1	Physical Damage 9Magic Damage 9 Intelligence &0000000000000000000000+0 Vitality &0000000000000000000000+0
Penthesilea's Spear	Lancer's Arm	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	LNC, DRG Req. Level 1	Physical Damage 9Magic Damage 5 Strength &0000000000000000000000+0 Vitality &0000000000000000000000+0
Paissa Chronometer	Tabletop	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	As if the beastkin's physique simply does not beg to be reimagined as a convenient timepiece.
Onslaught Orchestrion Roll	Orchestrion Roll	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Music roll for Onslaught. Use to add to your orchestrion list.
Aetherially Conductive Plate	Metal	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A thin piece of metal that assists in dampening fluctuations in the aetherial current. Used in the creation of aetherytes.
Moisture-warped Lockbox	Miscellany	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A firmly sealed box discovered deep in the Hydatos wilds, its shape made irregular by prolonged exposure to the elements. Only a skilled picker of locks might grant you access to the treasure within.
Absolute Lance	Lancer's Arm	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	LNC, DRG Req. Level 1	Physical Damage 9Magic Damage 5 Strength &0000000000000000000000+0 Vitality &0000000000000000000000+0
Yukinko Snowflake	Minion	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Falling, falling, falling, falling, falling...falling on his head. Use item to acquire the yukinko snowflake minion.
Happy Bunny Card	Triple Triad Card	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A rare (★★★) card used in the game Triple Triad.
Ballroom Etiquette - Overzealous Affirmations	Miscellany	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	An illustrated manual of how not to express your enthusiasm for mashed popotoes in the middle of the dinner course. Use to learn the /fistpump emote.
Gil	Other	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Standard Eorzean currency.
Gates of Paradise - The Garden of Ru'Hmet Orchestrion Roll	Orchestrion Roll	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Music roll for Gates of Paradise - The Garden of Ru'Hmet. Use to add to your orchestrion list.
Eurekan Petrel Horn	Other	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A delicate shell horn that summons the beautiful and dangerous gastropod known as the Eurekan petrel.
Aethertight Flask	Miscellany	&00000000000000010000001&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	An utterly impermeable vessel of Sharlayan design, created for the purpose of securely storing experimental alchemical concoctions.
Clear Demimateria I	Demimateria	&000000000000001000000010&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A crystallized mass of residual spiritbond energies transferred to an item by its maker during the crafting process. Exchangeable for gil.
Clear Demimateria II	Demimateria	&000000000000003000000030&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A crystallized mass of residual spiritbond energies transferred to an item by its maker during the crafting process. Exchangeable for gil.
Allagan Platinum Piece	Miscellany	&000000000000004500000045&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Currency minted in the Third Astral Era by the Allagan Empire. Exchangeable for gil.
Clear Demimateria III	Demimateria	&000000000000005000000050&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A crystallized mass of residual spiritbond energies transferred to an item by its maker during the crafting process. Exchangeable for gil.
Pagos Spring Water	Reagent	&0000000000000150000000150&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Clear, cool water taken from a spring in the Pagos region of Eureka.
Reishi Mushroom	Ingredient	&0000000000000150000000150&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	This rare mushroom is known for its high nutritive content...and not much else.
Pagos Sage	Ingredient	&0000000000000150000000150&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	A fragrant herb that can be used medicinally or to add a pleasant flavor to cuisine. The variety found in Pagos is notably crisp and hearty.
Lizard Tail	Reagent	&0000000000000150000000150&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	In defiance of all logic and natural laws, this tail is still partly alive, and twitches occasionally. Delightful.
Battledance Materia V	Materia	&0000000000000160000000160&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Tenacity &0000000000000006000000+6
Savage Might Materia V	Materia	&0000000000000160000000160&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Determination &0000000000000006000000+6
Savage Aim Materia V	Materia	&0000000000000160000000160&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Critical Hit &0000000000000006000000+6
Heavens' Eye Materia V	Materia	&0000000000000160000000160&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000006000000+6
Quicktongue Materia V	Materia	&0000000000000160000000160&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Spell Speed &0000000000000006000000+6
Quickarm Materia V	Materia	&0000000000000160000000160&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Skill Speed &0000000000000006000000+6
Piety Materia V	Materia	&0000000000000160000000160&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Piety &0000000000000006000000+6
Quicktongue Materia VI	Materia	&0000000000000290000000290&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Cannot be melded onto a piece of equipment past the first advanced materia melding slot.Spell Speed &0000000000000016000000+16
Savage Aim Materia VI	Materia	&0000000000000290000000290&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Cannot be melded onto a piece of equipment past the first advanced materia melding slot.Critical Hit &0000000000000016000000+16
Quickarm Materia VI	Materia	&0000000000000290000000290&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Cannot be melded onto a piece of equipment past the first advanced materia melding slot.Skill Speed &0000000000000016000000+16
Savage Might Materia VI	Materia	&0000000000000290000000290&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Cannot be melded onto a piece of equipment past the first advanced materia melding slot.Determination &0000000000000016000000+16
Heavens' Eye Materia VI	Materia	&0000000000000290000000290&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Cannot be melded onto a piece of equipment past the first advanced materia melding slot.Direct Hit Rate &0000000000000016000000+16
Piety Materia VI	Materia	&0000000000000290000000290&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Cannot be melded onto a piece of equipment past the first advanced materia melding slot.Piety &0000000000000016000000+16
Battledance Materia VI	Materia	&0000000000000290000000290&00000000000000010000001	Req. Level 1	Cannot be melded onto a piece of equipment past the first advanced materia melding slot.Tenacity &0000000000000016000000+16

Gallery

Rewards

Hydatos Lockbox

Lockboxes drop from FATEs located in the zone. They can then be opened by talking to an Expedition Lockpick.

Hydatos Lockbox

Moisture-warped Lockbox

Moisture-warped lockboxes drop from mutated mobs at higher levels. They can also be opened by talking to an Expedition Lockpick, and in addition to the standard lootbox items above, they can contain the following items.

Moisture-warped Lockbox

Yukinko Snowflake

Onslaught Orchestrion Roll

Sharlayan Aether Oil

Tactical Logogram

Ballroom Etiquette - Overzealous Affirmations

Bunny Hydatos Lockbox

Bunny lockboxes are found after completing two Bunny FATES and finding buried treasure. They are not inventory items and will immediately grant you items. They can contain the following items.

Bunny Hydatos Lockbox