Limbus (FFXI)
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What is Limbus?
Limbus is accessible from the area Al'Taieu. Limbus is comprised of two zones: Temenos and Apollyon. Each zone has separate areas leading to a "central" area, eventually leading to a boss fight.
It is similiar to Dynamis; as these areas are intended to challenged end game players and to obtain new armor. Items can be obtained in Limbus to upgrade Artifact Armor and to obtain new Rare/Ex equipment; as well as items to turn in for Nashira and Homam armor.
Requirements
The minimum requirements for Limbus are as follows:
- Must be on Chapter 8 of Chains of Promothia. (Access to Al'Taieu)
- Cosmo-Cleanse and a colored Key Card. (i.e Red Card)
How To Enter Limbus
In order to enter Limbus you must be on Chapter 8 of Chains of Promothia. Each person is required to obtain two key items; Cosmo-Cleanse and a colored Key Card. The Cosmo-Cleanse is purchased from Sagheera in Port Jeuno for 30,000 gil. The Key Card is obtained from Aw'euvhi NM's in Al'Taieu. Upon the death of a Aw'euvhi NM all members in the alliance and in Al'Taieu will obtain a Key Card (key item).
After the entire alliance has obtained both Key Items, zone into the lobby for the Limbus area you have chosen. Check the Sentinel Column (Apollyon) or Scanning Device (Temenos) to ensure that there is no alliance in the desired area. If the area is unoccupied, you may apply buffs and have one person check the Swirling Vortex (Apollyon) or the Matter Diffusion Module (Temenos) and select the Limbus area you wish to enter from the list provided. [1]
You (and your alliance) will then receive the message "You hear a faint hum." Check the Swirling Vortex/Matter Diffusion Module to join that area into Limbus. Be sure not to engage in a battle before all members of the alliance/party have entered the battleground. If someone does manage to engage a monster within Limbus, then those that have not entered will be unable to join the current battlefield. Be advised that all players will lose both of their Key Items upon entry into a Limbus battleground.[2]
Limbus Rules and Limitations
- Maximum Number of Players: 18 (ONE Alliance)
- Time: Your alliance will begin most areas with a time limit of thirty minutes (Earth time), save for areas in Central Temenos (45 minutes) and Central Apollyon and Central Temenos - 4th Floor (60 minutes). These amounts may be increased through time extensions gained by opening certain chests throughout each route. (Maximum possible time currently unknown.)
- Entering: Upon entering, both key items are lost. This is like a BCNM area in that if you leave, you cannot re-enter (unless your connection is lost, and can reconnect before the originating party's time expires.) In addition, if someone has not entered when the first monster is attacked/aggroed, they will not be able to enter and receive a message stating that the party is already engaged in battle.
- Reentering: 72 hours (Earth time) must pass after you enter a Limbus battlefield and consequently losing your Cosmo-Cleanse Key Item before you may obtain another Cosmo-Cleanse again from Sagheera and prepare to enter another Limbus area.
- Clearing: Upon opening the area's final treasure chest, the Limbus area will be cleared and you will automatically exit into the lobby where you may distribute the resulting treasure.
- Death: As with Dynamis, Experience Points continue to be lost if you are defeated within Limbus. It is not possible to gain experience points through defeating enemies in these areas.
- Trading chips: Once chip(s) are traded to gain access for an advanced area, those chips lose their power, and become useless. Chips used to gain entry to the boss areas, Central Apollyon and Central Temenos - 4th Floor, all chips must be traded by the same person. So, when collecting chips from various Limbus areas, take care that the same person receives the appropriate chips. [3]
Armory Crates
Armory Crates are scattered throughout Limbus. The behaviour of the chests vary from area to area, be sure to have a designated person, who is aware of the chests behaviour to open the chests. There are three types of chests:
- Blue with Gold trim: (Time Chest) Time Extension (5, 10, or 15 minutes)
- Dark Brown with Gold trim: (Item Chest) Items (AF+1 materials, Ancient Beastcoins, area access chips, and Synthesis Materials)
- Light Brown with Silver trim: (Restore Chest) HP/MP recovery and all Job Ability timers reset (including 2-hours)
The Area's
| Limbus Area | Entrance | Required Card | Required Chips | Chip Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Apollyon | (D-6) (Dem) | Red Card | None | Magenta Chip |
| SW Apollyon | (D-6) (Dem) | Red Card | None | Charcoal Chip |
| NE Apollyon | (K-6) (Mea) | Black Card | None | Smoky Chip |
| SE Apollyon | (K-6) (Mea) | Black Card | None | Smalt Chip |
| CS Apollyon | (D-6) (Dem) or (K-6) (Mea) | Black Card or Red Card | None | Metal Chip |
| Central Apollyon (Proto-Omega) | (D-6) (Dem) or (K-6) (Mea) | Black Card or Red Card | Magenta Chip, Charcoal Chip, Smoky Chip, Smalt Chip | None |
| Temenos - Western Tower | (H-4) (Holla) | White Card | None | Emerald Chip |
| Temenos - Northern Tower | (H-4) (Holla) | White Card | None | Ivory Chip |
| Temenos - Eastern Tower | (H-4) (Holla) | White Card | None | Scarlet Chip |
| Temenos - Basement 1 | (H-4) (Holla) | White Card | Metal Chip | None |
| Central Temenos - 1st Floor | (H-4) (Holla) | White Card | Emerald Chip | Orchid Chip |
| Central Temenos - 2nd Floor | (H-4) (Holla) | White Card | Scarlet Chip | Cerulean Chip |
| Central Temenos - 3rd Floor | (H-4) (Holla) | White Card | Ivory Chip | Silver Chip |
| Central Temenos - 4th Floor (Proto-Ultima) | (H-4) (Holla) | White Card | Orchid Chip, Cerulean Chip, Silver Chip | None |
Rewards
Artifact Armor +1
You can upgrade your Artifact Armor by trading it to Sagheera in Port Jeuno along with Ancient Beastcoins and two other Rare/Ex Items. One item that drops in Temenos and one from Apollyon.
Trade Sagheera the Ancient Beastcoins first and then the rest of the items. After the next Conquest tally; talk to Sagheera and recieve your AF+1. It is suggested to hand in your pieces Saturday night if you use the AF piece regularly.
If you should happen to want the original AF, you will need to restart the Quest by talking to Vingijard in Lower Jeuno.
- Bard Artifact+1
- Beastmaster Artifact+1
- Black Mage Artifact+1
- Dark Knight Artifact+1
- Dragoon Artifact+1
- Monk Artifact+1
- Ninja Artifact+1
- Paladin Artifact+1
- Ranger Artifact+1
- Red Mage Artifact+1
- Samurai Artifact+1
- Summoner Artifact+1
- Thief Artifact+1
- Warrior Artifact+1
- White Mage Artifact+1
Homam and Nashira Armor
Complete Apollyon and Temenos floors to get chips to gain access the final floors where Proto-Ultima and Proto-Omega must be defeated.
Once Proto-Ultima and Proto-Omega are defeated your alliance will be awared with 2-3 pieces of their body which you can trade to Wilhelm for Nashira or Homam gear.
Homam Armor
- Omega's Eye - Homam Zuchetto
- Omega's Heart - Homam Corazza
- Omega's Foreleg - Homam Manopolas
- Omega's Hind Leg - Homam Cosciales
- Omega's Tail- Homam Gambieras
Nashira Armor
- Ultima's Cerebrum - Nashira Turban
- Ultima's Heart - Nashira Manteel
- Ultima's Claw - Nashira Gages
- Ultima's Leg - Nashira Seraweels
- Ultima's Tail - Nashira Crackows
Guides
- If you have a guide to Limbus, post a link to your guide here.
References
[1] [2] [3]
