Hall of the Novice

Hall of the Novice

Map of Hall of the Novice

Type

Landmark

Within

Skull Valley

Hall of the Novice

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Hall of the Novice is a series of challenges designed to prepare new adventurers for the rigors of party combat. It was a feature introduced in patch 3.2.

— In-game description

Hall of the Novice is a landmark in Skull Valley, Western La Noscea.

Additional Information

The Hall of the Novice can be found in Western La Noscea at (x28,y24).

Entry Requirements

Upon reaching level 15 with at least one combat class, players can speak with

The Smith NPCs located at the

Adventurers' Guild in each city and several other locations to register for Hall of the Novice training. The Main Scenario Quests will also lead to the Smith near the first dungeon you are expected to complete. Once this is done, Hall of the Novice training can be accessed through the Duty tab in the   Action bar.

Registration locations:

• New Gridania (x11,y13)
• Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (x11,y11)
• Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (x11.8,y:9)
• South Shroud (x19,y18)
• Central Shroud (x10,y22)
• Central Shroud (x19,y28)
• Western La Noscea (x28,y24)
• Western Thanalan (x27,y16)
• Eastern Thanalan (x14,y30)

Types of Training

Players can undertake several training exercises depending on the role of their current class or job and three general Tactical Training. Each role will have a different number of exercises to complete. Tank roles have eight total, DPS roles have seven total, and healer roles have five total.

Class/job roles are as follows:

• Tank: Gladiator / Paladin / Marauder / Warrior / Dark Knight
• DPS: Pugilist / Monk / Rogue / Ninja / Lancer / Dragoon / Archer / Bard / Arcanist / Summoner / Thaumaturge / Black Mage / Machinist
• Healer: Conjurer / White Mage / Scholar / Astrologian

Jobs introduced in Stormblood and later expansions cannot participate in the Hall of the Novice, which was added during Heavensward.

Tactical Training Exercises

Added in Patch 7.1.

Through tactical training, players will have a chance to learn about various party mechanics, enemy attacks, and effect markers commonly seen when undertaking duties.

The combat guide found in the Hall of the Novice also offers a brief overview of these topics.

After completing tactical training exercises 1 through 3, you will receive a   Neophyte's Ring, which grants increased experience points to Disciples of War and Magic up to level 60.

Undertaking Training Exercises

After completing the main scenario quest Hearts on Fire, speak with a Smith at an Adventurers' Guild with a Disciple of War or Magic level 49 or above. You may also access these exercises via Hall of the Novice under the Duty section of the main menu.

The option "Display Completed Exercises" in the Hall of the Novice window has been replaced with "Display All Exercises."

Hall of the Novice Loot

The loot that the player receives depends on the role they complete an exercise in. Completing an exercise again will reward its loot again.

Tank Loot

Item	Icon	Level	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defense	Magic Defense	Materia Slots	Stats and Attributes
Brand-new Cuirass		15	17	GLA MRD PLD WAR DRK GNB	Body	49	49	0	Strength +3 Vitality +3 Direct Hit Rate +2 Tenacity +3
Brand-new Gauntlets		15	17	GLA MRD PLD WAR DRK GNB	Hands	37	37	0	Strength +2 Vitality +2 Critical Hit +2 Direct Hit Rate +1
Brand-new Trousers		15	17	GLA MRD PLD WAR DRK GNB	Legs	49	49	0	Strength +3 Vitality +3 Determination +3 Direct Hit Rate +2
Brand-new Sabatons		15	17	GLA MRD PLD WAR DRK GNB	Feet	37	37	0	Strength +2 Vitality +2 Direct Hit Rate +1 Skill Speed +2

Disciples of War Loot

Item	Icon	Level	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defense	Magic Defense	Materia Slots	Stats and Attributes
Brand-new Tabard		15	17	Disciple of War	Body	49	49	0	Strength +3 Dexterity +3 Vitality +3 Determination +2 Skill Speed +3
Brand-new Gloves		15	17	Disciple of War	Hands	37	37	0	Strength +2 Dexterity +2 Vitality +2 Determination +1 Direct Hit Rate +2
Brand-new Skirt		15	17	Disciple of War	Legs	49	49	0	Strength +3 Dexterity +3 Vitality +3 Determination +2 Direct Hit Rate +3
Brand-new Boots		15	17	Disciple of War	Feet	37	37	0	Strength +2 Dexterity +2 Vitality +2 Critical Hit +2 Determination +1

Disciples of Magic Loot

Item	Icon	Level	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defense	Magic Defense	Materia Slots	Stats and Attributes
Brand-new Robe		15	17	Disciple of Magic	Body	20	34	0	Intelligence +3 Mind +3 Vitality +3 Critical Hit +3 Determination +2
Brand-new Halfgloves		15	17	Disciple of Magic	Hands	15	26	0	Intelligence +2 Mind +2 Vitality +2 Determination +1 Direct Hit Rate +2
Brand-new Waistwrap		15	17	Disciple of Magic	Legs	20	34	0	Intelligence +3 Mind +3 Vitality +3 Critical Hit +3 Determination +2
Brand-new Thighboots		15	17	Disciple of Magic	Feet	15	26	0	Intelligence +2 Mind +2 Vitality +2 Critical Hit +2 Determination +1

All Roles Loot

Item	Icon	Level	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defense	Magic Defense	Materia Slots	Stats and Attributes
Brand-new Ring		1	30	Disciple of War or Magic	Ring	1	1	0	Strength +3 Dexterity +3 Intelligence +3 Mind +3 Vitality +3
Neophyte's Ring		1	150	Disciple of War or Magic	Ring	1	1	0	Vitality +26 Determination +25

Hall of the Novice Role Exercises

Tank Exercises

Exercise	Description
Tank Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks	Master moving out of the way of attacks from caster and melee targets.
Tank Training - Exercise 2: Execute a Combo to Increase Enmity	Practice your class's specific attack combo designed to generate enmity.
Tank Training - Exercise 3: Execute a Combo in Battle	Use your expertise from the previous training exercise on live targets.
Tank Training - Exercise 4: Accrue Enmity from Multiple Targets	Practice using your area of effect attack against multiple dummy targets.
Tank Training - Exercise 5: Engage Multiple Targets	Use your expertise from the previous training exercise against three live targets, making sure to keep them away from your party members.
Tank Training - Exercise 6: Execute a Ranged Attack to Increase Enmity	Use your class's ranged attack to get the attention of pairs of targets, picking them off one by one instead of charging into the group.
Tank Training - Exercise 7: Engage Enemy Reinforcements	Use any tools in your new arsenal to make sure your healer doesn't get attacked by current, and then new, enemies.
Tank Training - Exercise 8: Final Exercise	Put all of your training to use in one final exercise.

DPS Exercises

Exercise	Description
DPS Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks	Master moving out of the way of attacks from caster and melee targets.
DPS Training - Exercise 2: Assist Allies in Defeating a Target	Use your offensive skills to bring the enemy down.
DPS Training - Exercise 3: Defeat an Occupied Target	Take down multiple enemies in specific order.
DPS Training - Exercise 4: Avoid Engaged Targets	Avoid the targeted attacks from an enemy that's engaged with a different party member.
DPS Training - Exercise 5: Engage Enemy Reinforcements	Defeat the reinforcements before they bring down a party member.
DPS Training - Exercise 6: Interact with the Battlefield	Find the way to close out the enemies and interact with it, then take down the rest of the enemies left on the battlefield.
DPS Training - Exercise 7: Final Exercise	Put all of your training to use in one final exercise.

Healer Exercises

Exercise	Description
Healer Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks	Master moving out of the way of attacks from caster and melee targets
Healer Training - Exercise 2: Heal an Ally	Use your classes healing abilities to keep your party members alive.
Healer Training - Exercise 3: Heal Multiple Allies	Use your expertise from the previous training exercise on more than one target, while enemy reinforcements arrive periodically.
Healer Training - Exercise 4: Avoid Engaged Targets	Practice moving out of the way of attacks that may hit you but are focused on your party members, and keep your attacks clear of your party members.
Healer Training - Exercise 5: Final Exercise	Put all of your training to use in one final exercise.

Tactical Exercises

Exercise	Description
Tactical Training - Exercise 1: React to Attack Markers	Learn how to react to different attack markers on players.
Tactical Training - Exercise 2: React to Floor Markers	Practice avoiding out of the way of AoE attacks with floor markers.
Tactical Training - Exercise 3: React to Advanced Visual Indicators	Find out what special attacks with advanced markers exist and how to dodge them.

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  Patch 7.1 update