Friday, November 14, 2008

Corsair AF Guide

Equipped for All Occasions
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Start NPC: ??? - Arrapago Reef (H-10), CS NPC Qultada
Requirements: Corsair 40+
Items Needed:
Title: None
Repeatable:Yes, after AF memory erased
Reward: Trump Gun

Previous Quest: Luck of the Draw
Next Quest: Navigating the Unfriendly Seas


Walkthrough
1. Head to the ??? at (H-10) of the first map of Arrapago Reef (the same ??? used in Luck of the Draw) as Corsair, level 40 or higher.
2. Examine the ??? for a cutscene, during which you will be presented with three choices: Maze of Shakhrami, Gusgen Mines, or Ordelle's Caves. Choose the Maze of Shakhrami (the only correct choice).
* Note: Even if you make the wrong choice, you will still be able to pop the Lost Soul in the Maze of Shakhrami.
3. Head to (K-9) of the second map of the Maze of Shakhrami and examine the Iron Door to spawn the NM, Lost Soul. (Note: You don't need to be Corsair to spawn the NM.)
4. After defeating the Lost Soul, examine the Iron Door again for another cutscene, in which you will be given the key item, Wheel Lock Trigger.
5. Return to the ??? in Arrapago Reef for another cutscene. (Note: You don't need to be Corsair to get this cutscene.)
6. Head to Shararat Teahouse in Aht Urhgan Whitegate and speak with Ratihb for your reward.
* Note: If you had not previously received the final cutscene from Ratihb after finishing Luck of the Draw, you will need to complete that cutscene first, then speak with Ratihb again to obtain the Trump Gun.


Navigating the Unfriendly Seas
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Start NPC: ??? - Arrapago Reef (H-10), CS NPC Zweeha
Requirements: Corsair 50+, Equipped for All Occasions completed
Items Needed: Hydrogauge
Title: None
Repeatable: No
Reward: Corsair's Culotte

Previous Quest: Equipped for All Occasions
Next Quest: Against All Odds


Walkthrough
1. After completing Corsair AF1 Quest, return to Arrapago Reef's ??? as Corsair 50+. If you head out from Nashmau, you may want to set your home point there, as you can warp out from Arrapago Reef and complete the next necessary steps in Nashmau.
2. Examine the ??? for a cutscene. You will be told you need a Hydrogauge.
3. Fish up a Hydrogauge. You can fish up a Hydrogauge in several locations including Al Zahbi, Whitegate, Nashmau, and on the ferry between Whitegate and Nashmau. The Hydrogauge gave the text "You're positive you don't have enough skill to reel this on in." with 0 fishing skill. You will know it is the right one because the gauge will drop in about two seconds and the rod will not sway back and forth rapidly.
* This does not require any Fishing skill level, and can be completed with several types of fishing rod and bait. See confirmed combinations below:
* It is possible to fish up Hydrogauge from Al Zahbi, Whitegate, and Nashmau using a Tarutaru Fishing Rod and a Little Worm.
* Hydrogauge was fished up on first try with Halcyon Rod and a Little Worm.
* Hamsi likes to bite on Lugworm. To avoid catching actual fish, Little Worm and Rogue Rig are better choices.
* A Composite Fishing Rod with a Minnow can also fish up a Hydrogauge.
* Lu Shang's Fishing Rod with a Worm Lure also works, fished up in two casts from the dock in Nashmau.
* Yew Fishing Rod with a Lugworm works in Nashmau.
* Fished up Hydrogauge on 2nd try with a Composite Fishing Rod and Little Worm while waiting for the ship to Nashmau. Gave the text "You have a good feeling about this one!"
4. After fishing up your Hydrogauge, trade your Hydrogauge to Leleroon at Nashmau (G-7).
5. Next, head to the Leypoint in Wajaom Woodlands at (G-8), and trade the Hydrogauge to the Leypoint. You will receive the message "You set the Hydrogauge in the glowing trench." (Note: You don't need to trade this as a Corsair, so the Leypoint can be conveniently warped to by any 60+ job using an Olduum Ring.)
6. Wait until the following day (after midnight Japan time) and re-examine the Leypoint.
7. Next, return to Zweeha by once again examining Arrapago Reef's ???. (Note: You don't need to check this as Corsair.)

* Note: After completing this quest and flagging Against All Odds, you are able to get the next 3 pieces of AF, one by one, by selecting the Item from Leleroon in Nashmau.Each Item will be crafted by an NPC, each in a different Nation, (first Windurst, then Bastok, and finally San d'Oria). In each Nation, you will be required to trade a few specific Items and Imperial Coins to a House and waiting till Midnight JST to get your reward. These have to be done before doing the Against All Odds quest for the Corsair's Tricorne. To see the specific items, check out the individual pages for each Corsair AF.


Against All Odds
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Start NPC: Ratihb - Aht Urhgan Whitegate (J-12),
Cutscene NPC Zweeha
Requirements: Corsair 50 + , completed Navigating the Unfriendly Seas
Items Needed:
Title: Paragon of Corsair Excellence
Repeatable: No
Reward: Corsair's Tricorne

Previous Quest: Navigating the Unfriendly Seas
Next Quest: Breaking the Bonds of Fate (Maat Fight for Corsair)


Walkthrough
1. Head to Aht Urhgan Whitegate and approach the Shararat Teahouse at (J-12) as Corsair after completing Navigating the Unfriendly Seas to receive a cutscene with Zweeha and receive Life Float key item. This key item grants you access to a 6 person BCNM fight.
* Note that if you do fail the BC on The Ashu Talif, you can only obtain one key item per real life day. If you received your key item, attempted the BC and failed in the same real life day, you must wait until the next JST Midnight to receive another key item by talking to Ratihb, then you can gain access to re-enter the BC.
2. Next you must get to the Cutter BC. The easiest way is through Nyzul Isle Staging Point. Take the Teleporter at (G-8), then take the right Teleporter and zone out into Caedarva Mire.
* This staging point is a bit safer than the Dvucca Isle Staging Point due to there being no aggro in the Alzadaal Undersea Ruins, and once in Caedarva Mire, you only need Sneak and to avoid using Job Abilities and Weapon Skills around the Ephramadian Shades.
3. Next, head out into Caedarva Mire and run straight to the entrance of Arrapago Reef at (G-9) (entrance 3 on the map).
4. Once in Arrapago Reef, go straight and to the right. You will see a ship on your left (H-8). Walk up to it and get a cutscene.
5. After the cutscene, walk up to the ship itself. When ready, click on the "Cutter" to enter the BCNM. You are now on The Ashu Talif. You have time to buff and rest before engaging Yazquhl and Gowam. This fight has a 30 minute time limit.

* The fight is capped at 75, so buffs will wear upon entry. Up to 6 players are allowed in. You will face 1 Hume WAR Yazquhl and 1 Galka BLU Gowam.
* Both the Galka and Hume are HIGHLY resistant to Sleep and Silence, even with the use of Elemental Seal. Lullaby may still work.
* Susceptible to Gravity and Bind.
* Red Lotus Blade, and Burning Blade both completely go through shadows and often time open the Scission Skillchain for Vorpal Blade to close if two people are tanking close to one another. Seraph Blade and Shining Blade also go through shadows. It is probably safe to assume all of their Weapon Skills go through shadows.
* Yazquhl will use Mighty Strikes at about 50-60% HP.
* Gowam will use Azure Lore at 50% HP and begin to spam spells, but he is easily interrupted with regular hits or Stun.

* Duoable by a skilled level 75 RDM/NIN and 75 NIN. The RDM/NIN kites the BLU until the WAR is dead, while the NIN watches for WSs and BLU spells, timing shadows appropriately. Blade: Jin from a merited NIN with attack gear did about 950-1000 damage.
* Duoable by a 75 NIN/WAR and 75 DNC/NIN. Trance may be necessary at the start just in case Vorpal Blade goes off early. NIN enfeebles both BLU and WAR, which may cause the NIN to be tanking both for a while. Easiest with the NIN tanking the WAR and the DNC tanking the BLU. After 2~4 Curing Waltz IV the DNC will most likely be tanking both WAR and BLU until one dies.
* Very easily done by a level 75 PLD, 75 RDM/NIN, 75 SMN, and 75 BLM. The RDM/NIN kites the BLU with Gravity and Bind. The BLM can back up the RDM if there is any unexpeceted trouble.
* Duoable by a level 75 NIN and 75 SMN with the SMN kiting the BLU. Astral Flow may be needed. Predator Claws did about 1500-1600+ damage while Chaotic Strike did 1100-1700+ damage to both.
* Done as a trio of Two 73 BST and one 69 BRD with only minor difficulties; Bst's go at the War with all they have while the BRD kites the Blu around. Watch out for their "shared hate" in that it seems after some time they both convene on one target. (The BRD need not hold the BLU for long, provided the BST's can take War down fairly easilly)

6. After the BCNM, you get a cutscene, receive the Corsair's Tricorne, and will be released at (H-11) in Arrapago Reef.


The Rest:

Corsair's Frac:
* After flagging the Against All Odds quest, speak with Leleroon, and choose the Frac. He'll give you the Key Item: Leleroon's Letter (Red).
* Head to Port San d'Oria and speak with Raqtibahl in the Rusty Anchor Pub.
* He will ask you for the following materials:

o Gold Chain
o Velvet Cloth
o Red Grass Cloth
o Sailcloth

* After trading him those items, he will ask for 1 Imperial Gold Piece as a fee.
* Wait until Midnight JST and speak with Raqtibahl again to obtain your Frac.
* (Note: You must first complete your current COR AF item with Leleroon, before you can start the next one. E.G: You have to finish making your frac before you can start the Corsair's Bottes Quest.)

Corsair's Gants:
* After flagging the Against All Odds quest, speak with Leleroon, and choose the Gants. He'll give you the Key Item: Leleroon's Letter (Green).
* Head to D-7 in the southern map of Windurst Waters. Check the front door of the eastern house for a Cutscene.
* Zhuk Vojahom will ask you for the following materials:

o Gold Thread
o Karakul Leather
o Red Grass Cloth
o Wamoura Silk

* After trading those items to the door, you are asked for 4 Imperial Mythril Pieces as a fee.
* Wait until Midnight JST, as well as changing zones, then check the door again to obtain the Gants.
* (Note: You must first complete your current COR AF item with Leleroon, before you can start the next one. E.G.: You have to finish making your Gants before you can start the Corsair's Bottes Quest.)

Corsair's Bottes:
* After flagging the Against All Odds quest, speak with Leleroon, and choose the Bottes. He'll give you the Key Item: Leleroon's Letter (Blue).
* To get in contact with the NPC for your bottes, go to Bastok Mines and examine the door on the second floor at (I-7).
* Watzahl will ask for the following materials:

o Laminated Buffalo Leather
o Mythril Sheet
o Karakul Leather
o Wolf Felt

* After you trade those items to the door at (I-7) you will be asked to bring 4 Imperial Mythril Pieces.
* Wait until midnight JST, as well as changing zones, then speak with the door again. You will get another cutscene, in which you'll be given the Bottes.
* (Note: You must first complete your current COR AF item with Leleroon, before you can start the next one. E.G.: You have to finish making your bottes before you can start the Corsair's Frac Quest.)







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