One of the core appeals of Final Fantasy XIV is its endgame content, not only because the game has an interesting story and narrative, but also because it provides a diverse and highly engaging endgame experience.
Throughout the development of Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix has continuously improved and expanded the endgame content, striving to make the content rich and engaging enough with each version. Take Heavensward, for example. It not only brought new plots and areas to the game, but also laid the foundation for future content development.
In particular, the introduction of Diadem in Heavensward marked the first major addition to FFXIV outside of standard raids and post-launch stories. Although Diadem’s debut failed to fully ignite players’ enthusiasm, many people felt that it was somewhat boring and repetitive, its introduction was undoubtedly an attempt to lay the foundation for Eureka and Bozjan Southern Front.
This trend has continued in FFXIV’s expansions and updates, and Square Enix has continued to introduce more and more challenging content as the game progresses. Now the game has launched its first Chaotic Raid. This guide will take you through the details of what it is all about.
Chaotic Alliance Raid Overview
Chaotic Alliance Raid is a recent addition to FFXIV that a standard Alliance Raid inspires and introduces new environments and mechanics. The raid supports up to 24 players, and can be adjusted to a minimum of 8 players. Gathering players and playing synchronously can cause considerable chaos.
Chaotic Alliance Raids are significantly more difficult than usual raids, and players must not only rely on their own skills but also work closely with their teammates to ensure that everyone can play their best. For some players, this high level of teamwork can be stressful, especially when they encounter teammates who are not performing well in the game.
Despite the challenges, some players have successfully overcome these difficulties. Based on initial feedback, Chaotic Alliance Raid is close to an Extreme. This level of difficulty makes it a good choice for mid-core players, who can obtain a full set of 730 gear without having to complete the highest difficulty raid.
Players will be rewarded with Demimateria when they complete the Chaotic Alliance Raid. The amount of rewards issued will be adjusted based on the number of players (including yourself) who have successfully cleared the content.
This reward mechanism not only increases the player’s sense of achievement but also provides players with the opportunity to exchange practical items, such as equipment, rare mounts, and unique hairstyles. In the future, as the content continues to iterate and expand, we can expect Chaotic Alliance Raid to provide more challenges and reward options.
How To Unlock Cloud Of Darkness (Chaotic) Raid?
In the end-game content of “Final Fantasy XIV”, players need to interact with the game’s director and producer, Yoshi-P himself. Yoshi-P has been integrated into the game world as Wandering Minstrel and has become a familiar part of the players. Players can find him at Tuliyollal Docks, standing next to the stairs leading to the city, at coordinates (X: 11.1 Y: 14.7). Talking to him is a key step to enter Chaotic Alliance Raid content.
Rewards
To participate in Cloud of Darkness Chaotic raid, players must complete the main storyline of Dawntrail 7.0 and obtain certain equipment through crafting with Tomestones obtained weekly or using FFXIV Gil. Reaching at least ilevel 710 is the minimum requirement to enter the raid. However, most raid teams usually expect players to sync up to ilevel 735.
Upon successfully completing Cloud of Darkness Chaotic raid, you will claim the following rewards:
- Shroud of Darkness Mount (99 Clouddark Demimateria I)
- Dias of Darkness Mount (75 Clouddark Demimateria II)
- Modern Aesthetics - A Half Times Two Hairstyle (49 Clouddark Demimateria II)
- Armor Pieces (ilevel 730) (2-3 Clouddark Demimateria I)
Cloud Of Darkness (Chaotic) Raid Has Been Beaten
Final Fantasy XIV players have once again proven their resolve and ability to take on a challenge. Even when they had to team up with 23 other players, they didn’t back down. Many players completed the raid within hours of its release.
Feedback on social media so far indicates that the raid is very challenging. Still, for players with enough time to spare, this high-difficulty raid provides enough entertainment and challenge for the holiday season and is worth a try.
At present, although this raid has sparked heated discussions among many players, we still need to wait for more player feedback to see if other teams can successfully overcome this difficulty.
According to the announcement in September, if this type of content is popular with players, more similar 24-player raids will be added to the game in the future. Therefore, players can expect FFXIV to launch more such large-scale team challenges in future updates, bringing richer and more diverse end-game content.
Overall, Cloud of Darkness Chaotic Raid is undoubtedly a highlight of FFXIV’s end-game content. With its chief difficulty, unique reward mechanism and challenging teamwork, it provides players with a new and in-depth experience. Although the first attempt may be challenging, this is also what attracts players to FFXIV. With the addition of more such 24-player raids in the future, the end-game content of the game will become richer and more diverse.
