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{{#ev:youtube|mhgqmPwNh2U|350|right|Castrum Meridianum Guide}}
| name = Castrum Meridianum
Castrum Meridianum is a level 50 [[dungeons|dungeon]]. It requires a full party of 8 players. Castrum Meridianum is unlocked at level 50 through the main story quests (Quest is to unlock is called [[Rock the Castrum]]). It requires 2 Tanks, 2 Healers, and 4 DPS' to enter.
| description = So begins the third phase of Operation: Archon, which entails a frontal assault upon Castrum Meridianum, Gaius van Baelsar's seat of power. Forming the main thrust, the Immortal Flames will strike at the stronghold with all their strength, though this is but a feint. While the garrison's eyes are drawn outwards, you and your comrades must steal past its defences and attempt to deactivate the magitek field which protects the Praetorium, the fortress within a fortress wherein the Ultima Weapon is believed to be housed.
| image = Castrum Meridianum.png
| type = dungeon
| level = 50
| level-sync = 50
| ilvl = 42
| ilvl-sync = 60
| difficulty = normal
| size = light
| time-limit = 90
| duty-finder = Dungeons (A Realm Reborn)
| roulette = main scenario
| tomestones = 100 poetics
| entrance = Northern Thanalan
| entrance-coordinates = 15.5,16.8
| req-quest = Rock the Castrum
| modes = duty support, explorer
| patch = 2.0
| release = A Realm Reborn
}} {{TOC limit|3}}
==General Information==
*As of [[patch 4.2]], to ensure new players are able to enjoy the cutscenes in [[Castrum Meridianum]] and [[the Praetorium]], all cutscenes in these dungeons can no longer be skipped. Because this will increase the time required to complete these dungeons, completion rewards and [[Duty Roulette]] bonuses for these duties have been increased.


*Players are awarded with 100 [[Level 50 Gear Guide|Tomestones of Philosophy]] for completing Castrum Meridianum.
*As of [[patch 6.1]], extensive changes to general progression have been implemented.


==Bosses==
==Duty Support==
===The Black Eft===
{| {{STDT|pve align-left}}
One tank should tank The Black Eft while another tank should get the attention of the adds spawning at the doors. Players should avoid the heavy hitting Magitek Cannon ability.
!
====Abilities====
! Storm Marauder
'''Photon Stream''' is an instant, frontal, ranged attack that does small to moderate amount of damage.
! Serpent Conjurer
! Flame Thaumaturge
! Serpent Lancer
|-
|
| [[File:DS Marauder4.png]]
| [[File:DS Conjurer4.png]]
| [[File:DS Thaumaturge4.png]]
| [[File:DS Lancer4.png]]
|-
| '''Class'''
| {{MRD}} [[Marauder]]
| {{CNJ}} [[Conjurer]]
| {{THM}} [[Thaumaturge]]
| {{LNC}} [[Lancer]]
|-
| '''Role'''
| Tank
| Healer
| DPS
| DPS
|}


'''Magitek Cannon''' is a large circular AoE attack that targets a random player. It will do heavy damage to all players hit.
==Objectives==
====Adds====
#Arrive at the central crossing: 0/1
'''Imperial War Hound''' has a frontal column AoE ability that should be avoided.
#Clear the central crossing: 0/1
#Arrive at Area V: 0/1
#Clear Area V: 0/1
#Arrive at the parade ground: 0/1
#Defeat [[Livia sas Junius]]: 0/1


'''8th Cohort Laquearius''' has a frontal cone AoE ability that should be avoided.
==Bosses==
===[[File:Aggressive difficulty r5.png|link=]] [[The Black Eft]]===
* '''Incendiary Support''': Deals 3 hits of moderate raidwide damage.
* '''Request Assistance''': Summons additional imperial soldiers to the battle.
* '''Magitek Cannon''': A large circular AoE attack that targets a random player, dealing heavy damage to all players hit.
* '''High-powered Magitek Ray''': An untelegraphed line attack that deals heavy damage to all players directly in front of the boss.
Reward: 34514 {{exp}}


'''Imperial Signifer''' is an add with spell casting abilities
===[[File:Aggressive difficulty r5.png|link=]] [[Magitek Vanguard F-1]]===


===Magitek Vanguard F-I===
*'''Cermet Drill''': Tankbuster.
One tank should tank Magitek Vanguard F-I while the second tank grabs adds that spawn at the doors. Non-tank players should avoid the front of the boss.
*'''Thermobaric Strike''': Places a flare in a random corner of the arena. Players should move to the other corner to lower the damage taken.
====Abilities====
*'''Hypercharge''': The boss will reposition at the center of the arena and fire a donut AoE and circle AoE, leaving only a small donut as a safe spot.
'''Cermet Drill''' is an instant, frontal melee attack that deals a moderate amount of damage.
*'''Overcharge''': A frontal cone AoE attack that deals heavy amount of damage and inflicts the debuff {{status effect|paralysis}} [[Paralysis]] to all players hit.
*'''Targeted Support''': Drops an AoE on all players that must be avoided by moving out of it.
Reward: 60396 {{exp}}


'''Drill Cannons''' is a frontal column, AoE attack that deals a heavy amount of damage to all players hit.
===[[File:Aggressive difficulty r6.png|link=]] [[Livia sas Junius]]===
*'''Aglaia Climb''': Tankbuster.
*'''Artificial Plasma''': Unavoidable raidwide damage that must be healed through.
*'''Roundhouse''': Livia will reposition to the center and cast a circle AoE followed by 8 AoEs on the border of the arena. Avoid by moving out then moving in.
*'''Infinite Reach''': A sequence of a large line AoE down the center of the arena followed by 6 circle AoEs on the sides of it. Livia will cast this four times on various sides of the arena before ending with '''Angry Salamander'''. Players must remember the order in which the AoEs appear to avoid them sequentially.
*'''Thermobaric Strike''': A cast in preparation for the following two moves:
**'''Stunning Sweep''': Circular AoE attack that is done at the same time as 6 other AoEs on the outside of the arena, leaving two safe areas on opposite edges. This is followed by two flare markers on the the safe spot. Players must get into the safe zone and then leave once the other AoEs go off.
**'''Angry Salamander''': 8 line AoEs will go off in the middle of the arena, followed by four flare markers on the edge. Players must move in between two of the line AoEs and move back into the center.
At 18% HP, Livia leaps to the center of the arena and casts '''Artificial Boost''', increasing her defenses. Livia then casts a deadlier '''Artificial Plasma''', which now goes through four instances of unavoidable raidwide damage. She will continue to spam '''Artificial Plasma''' until her defeat.


'''Overcharge''' is a frontal cone AoE attack that deals heavy amount of damage and inflicts the debuff [[Paralysis]] to all players hit.
Reward: 77660 {{exp}}
====Adds====
'''8th Cohort Signifer''' has a fire spell that should be avoided by moving out of the ground indicator.


'''8th Cohort Sagittarius''' has ranged attacks that apply DoTs to its targets.
==Loot==
*{{tomestone|Poetics|100}} [[Allagan Tomestone of Poetics]]
*{{Item icon|Livia sas Junius Card}} (Drops at a fixed rate)


'''Magitek Reaper''' has a large circular AoE ability that deals heavy damage to all targets get. Move out of the ground indicator immediately.
==Achievements==
===Magitek Colossus Rubricatus===
This duty is associated with the following achievements:
One tank should tank Magitek Colossus Rubricatus while the other tank tank the adds that spawn. Players should spread out to lessen the damage taken from Magitek Ray. Players should also avoid standing in front of the Magitek Vanguard H-1 adds.
====Abilities====
'''Grand Sword''' is an instant frontal cleave attack that deals a moderate amount of damage to all targets hit.


'''Exhaust''' is a frontal column AoE attack that does a moderate amount of damage to all targets hit.
{| {{STDT| mech1 sortable align-left}}
{{achievement table header}}
{{achievement table row|Mapping the Realm: Castrum Meridianum}}
|}


'''Magitek Ray''' is an instant attack that randomly targets a player and deals a moderate amount of damage to the player and nearby players.
===Images===


'''Magitek Field''' gives Magitek Colossus Rubricatus the buff Vulnerability Down, reducing the damage it takes.
==Lore==
===Operation Archon===
Exploiting the chaos that followed the Calamity, the XIVth Imperial Legion entrenched itself in Eorzea, establishing strongholds in stra-tegic locations across the realm. Foremost among them was Castrum Meridianum, Gaius van Baelsar’s seat of power. Situated in northern Thanalan, the site was chosen for its rich deposits of ceruleum—fuel for the Empire’s machina and the lifeblood of its conquest. Upon occupying the area, the legatus ordered the construction of a facility to refine the raw liquid, thereby achieving self-sufficiency for his campaign and ending his dependence on the Garlean motherland.


====Adds====
Struggling simply to rebuild, the nations of Eorzea could only watch on as the castrum’s intimidating silhouette took form to dominate the landscape. But years later, the opportunity would come to take action—via the large-scale military strategy dubbed Operation Archon. Bringing all of their resources to bear, the Grand Companies isolated Castrum Meridianum from its sister strongholds with coordinated strikes before turning their eyes upon the main prize. It was a delicate dance that demanded audacity, finesse, and no small amount of luck, but each of the units involved came through to guide the operation to success.
'''8th Cohort Laquearius''' has a frontal AoE cone attack that moderately damages all targets hit.


'''8th Cohort Medicus''' has the [[Cure]] spell that heals its ally.
All their efforts were for but one purpose: the destruction of the Ultima Weapon. Once the way was clear for an elite adventurer unit to carry out this task, the Grand Companies withdrew their forces to avoid unnecessary losses. After the dust had settled, the remnants of the XIVth were suffered to remain, but the Black Wolf’s legion had effectively been defanged.


'''Magitek Vanguard H-1''' has a frontal cone and column AoE attacks that deal heavy damage to all targets hit.
===Magitek Vanguard H-1===
Fitted with additional plate, this heavy variant of the vanguard sacrifices mobility for defense. Though not apparent at a glance it also boasts a more powerful ceruleum engine.


===Livia sas Junius Part 1===
===Magitek Colossus Rubricatus===
In this fight, players have to defeat [[Livia sas Junius]] in her Magitek Armor. In the boss room, there are Mark XLIII Artillery Cannons with Magitek Missle piles near them. When players click on these cannons, Magitek Loaders will load the cannons with missiles. Players can fire the cannons to do 3000 damage to Livia. One of the tanks should fire the cannons because the act draws the aggro of the boss. Tanks should tank Livia in the center of the room, away from the cannons, because Livia's cleave attacks could damage and destroy them.
An enhanced version of the autonomous colossus, this model incorporates experimental technology that draws upon an external energy source to augment power. The first units manufactured were deployed to guard the Praetorium.


She will spawn adds throughout the fight. One of the tanks should take their aggro and prevent them from destroying the cannons.
===More===
====Abilities====
By reproducing the workings of arcane shields with magitek, the Garleans succeeded in enveloping Castrum Meridianum in an energy field that could withstand powerful magical attacks. In order to defeat such a field, one must either subject it to a tremendous burden or destroy its generator from within, the latter method being undertaken by the Eorzean Alliance during Operation Archon.
''Photon Stream'' is an instant frontal attack that deals a small amount of damage


''Magitek Cannon'' is a large circular AoE attack that targets a random player. It deals heavy damage to all players caught in the AoE.
===Livia sas Junius Part 2===
Livia sas Junius is now on foot, stripped of her Magitek Armor. She possesses a different set of abilities with greater damage potentials. Players should dodge her Stunning Sweep, circular AoE attack, and Angry Salamander, frontal column AoE attack.
At 3/4 and half [[HP]], Livia will spawn a group of 7th Cohort Secutor Adds. They will target all target one player. That player should stay still so rest of the party members can AoE down the adds. At quarter HP, Livia will spawn a Magitek Colossus along with a group of 7th Cohort Secutors. One of the tanks should take the aggro of the Colossus while the rest of the group AoE down the Secutors and burst down the boss.
====Abilities====
'''Aglaia Bite''' is an instant melee attack that deals a moderate amount of damage.
'''Delta Trance''' is an instant melee attack that hits a target 5 times rapidly.
'''Roundhouse''' is an instant attack that deals a small amount of damage to all players nearby.
'''Stunning Sweep''' is a circular AoE attack deals a moderate amount of damage and inflicts the debuff [[Paralysis]] to all players hit.
'''Angry Salamander''' is a frontal column AoE attack that deals a moderate amount of damage to all targets hit.
'''Aglaia Climb''' is a frontal attack that hits targets very rapidly.
'''Order to Attack''' summons 7th Cohort Secutors.
====Adds====
'''7th Cohort Secutor''' is a melee damage dealer summoned by Livia in groups.
'''Magitek Colossus''' has a frontal column AoE attack that deals moderate amount of damage to all targets caught. It also has an instant frontal cleave attack that should be avoided. Players should also spread out to lessen Magitek Ray damage.
==Loot==
==Lore==
So begins the third phase of Operation: Archon, which entails a frontal assault upon Castrum Meridianum, Gaius van Baelsar's seat of power. Forming the main thrust, the Immortal Flames will strike at the stronghold with all their strength, though this is but a feint. While the garrison's eyes are drawn outwards, you and your comrades must steal past its defenses and attempt to deactivate the magitek field which protects the Praetorium, the fortress within a fortress wherein the Ultima Weapon is believed to be housed.


{{dungeons}}
{{Duties nav|dungeon}}

Latest revision as of 16:11, 17 August 2024

Dungeon.png

Castrum Meridianum

Castrum Meridianum.png
Level
50 (Sync: 50)
Item Level
42 (Sync: 60)
Difficulty
Normal
Party size
Light Party
4 man • 1 Tank role.png 1 Healer role.png 2 DPS role.png
Unsyncing
Allowed
Time limit
90 minutes
Duty Finder
Dungeons (A Realm Reborn)
Roulette
Main Scenario
Tomestones
Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 100 
Req. quest
Main Scenario quest Rock the Castrum
Entrance
Northern Thanalan (X:15.5, Y:16.8)
Modes
Duty Support, Explorer
Patch
2.0
“

So begins the third phase of Operation: Archon, which entails a frontal assault upon Castrum Meridianum, Gaius van Baelsar's seat of power. Forming the main thrust, the Immortal Flames will strike at the stronghold with all their strength, though this is but a feint. While the garrison's eyes are drawn outwards, you and your comrades must steal past its defences and attempt to deactivate the magitek field which protects the Praetorium, the fortress within a fortress wherein the Ultima Weapon is believed to be housed.

— In-game description

Castrum Meridianum is a level 50 dungeon introduced in patch 2.0.

General Information

  • As of patch 4.2, to ensure new players are able to enjoy the cutscenes in Castrum Meridianum and the Praetorium, all cutscenes in these dungeons can no longer be skipped. Because this will increase the time required to complete these dungeons, completion rewards and Duty Roulette bonuses for these duties have been increased.
  • As of patch 6.1, extensive changes to general progression have been implemented.

Duty Support

Storm Marauder Serpent Conjurer Flame Thaumaturge Serpent Lancer
DS Marauder4.png DS Conjurer4.png DS Thaumaturge4.png DS Lancer4.png
Class Marauder frame icon.png Marauder Conjurer frame icon.png Conjurer Thaumaturge frame icon.png Thaumaturge Lancer frame icon.png Lancer
Role Tank Healer DPS DPS

Objectives

  1. Arrive at the central crossing: 0/1
  2. Clear the central crossing: 0/1
  3. Arrive at Area V: 0/1
  4. Clear Area V: 0/1
  5. Arrive at the parade ground: 0/1
  6. Defeat Livia sas Junius: 0/1

Bosses

Aggressive difficulty r5.png The Black Eft

  • Incendiary Support: Deals 3 hits of moderate raidwide damage.
  • Request Assistance: Summons additional imperial soldiers to the battle.
  • Magitek Cannon: A large circular AoE attack that targets a random player, dealing heavy damage to all players hit.
  • High-powered Magitek Ray: An untelegraphed line attack that deals heavy damage to all players directly in front of the boss.

Reward: 34514 Experience

Aggressive difficulty r5.png Magitek Vanguard F-1

  • Cermet Drill: Tankbuster.
  • Thermobaric Strike: Places a flare in a random corner of the arena. Players should move to the other corner to lower the damage taken.
  • Hypercharge: The boss will reposition at the center of the arena and fire a donut AoE and circle AoE, leaving only a small donut as a safe spot.
  • Overcharge: A frontal cone AoE attack that deals heavy amount of damage and inflicts the debuff Paralysis icon1.png Paralysis to all players hit.
  • Targeted Support: Drops an AoE on all players that must be avoided by moving out of it.

Reward: 60396 Experience

Aggressive difficulty r6.png Livia sas Junius

  • Aglaia Climb: Tankbuster.
  • Artificial Plasma: Unavoidable raidwide damage that must be healed through.
  • Roundhouse: Livia will reposition to the center and cast a circle AoE followed by 8 AoEs on the border of the arena. Avoid by moving out then moving in.
  • Infinite Reach: A sequence of a large line AoE down the center of the arena followed by 6 circle AoEs on the sides of it. Livia will cast this four times on various sides of the arena before ending with Angry Salamander. Players must remember the order in which the AoEs appear to avoid them sequentially.
  • Thermobaric Strike: A cast in preparation for the following two moves:
    • Stunning Sweep: Circular AoE attack that is done at the same time as 6 other AoEs on the outside of the arena, leaving two safe areas on opposite edges. This is followed by two flare markers on the the safe spot. Players must get into the safe zone and then leave once the other AoEs go off.
    • Angry Salamander: 8 line AoEs will go off in the middle of the arena, followed by four flare markers on the edge. Players must move in between two of the line AoEs and move back into the center.

At 18% HP, Livia leaps to the center of the arena and casts Artificial Boost, increasing her defenses. Livia then casts a deadlier Artificial Plasma, which now goes through four instances of unavoidable raidwide damage. She will continue to spam Artificial Plasma until her defeat.

Reward: 77660 Experience

Loot

Achievements

This duty is associated with the following achievements:

Name Points Task Reward Patch
Mapping the realm castrum meridianum icon1.png  Mapping the Realm: Castrum Meridianum 10 Discover every location within Castrum Meridianum. - 2.0

Images

Lore

Operation Archon

Exploiting the chaos that followed the Calamity, the XIVth Imperial Legion entrenched itself in Eorzea, establishing strongholds in stra-tegic locations across the realm. Foremost among them was Castrum Meridianum, Gaius van Baelsar’s seat of power. Situated in northern Thanalan, the site was chosen for its rich deposits of ceruleum—fuel for the Empire’s machina and the lifeblood of its conquest. Upon occupying the area, the legatus ordered the construction of a facility to refine the raw liquid, thereby achieving self-sufficiency for his campaign and ending his dependence on the Garlean motherland.

Struggling simply to rebuild, the nations of Eorzea could only watch on as the castrum’s intimidating silhouette took form to dominate the landscape. But years later, the opportunity would come to take action—via the large-scale military strategy dubbed Operation Archon. Bringing all of their resources to bear, the Grand Companies isolated Castrum Meridianum from its sister strongholds with coordinated strikes before turning their eyes upon the main prize. It was a delicate dance that demanded audacity, finesse, and no small amount of luck, but each of the units involved came through to guide the operation to success.

All their efforts were for but one purpose: the destruction of the Ultima Weapon. Once the way was clear for an elite adventurer unit to carry out this task, the Grand Companies withdrew their forces to avoid unnecessary losses. After the dust had settled, the remnants of the XIVth were suffered to remain, but the Black Wolf’s legion had effectively been defanged.

Magitek Vanguard H-1

Fitted with additional plate, this heavy variant of the vanguard sacrifices mobility for defense. Though not apparent at a glance it also boasts a more powerful ceruleum engine.

Magitek Colossus Rubricatus

An enhanced version of the autonomous colossus, this model incorporates experimental technology that draws upon an external energy source to augment power. The first units manufactured were deployed to guard the Praetorium.

More

By reproducing the workings of arcane shields with magitek, the Garleans succeeded in enveloping Castrum Meridianum in an energy field that could withstand powerful magical attacks. In order to defeat such a field, one must either subject it to a tremendous burden or destroy its generator from within, the latter method being undertaken by the Eorzean Alliance during Operation Archon.


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