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[[Mentor System and Novice Network]] provides more experienced players a means to offer advice and guidance to newer players.  
[[Mentor System and Novice Network]] provides more experienced players a means to offer advice and guidance to newer players.  
*Mentor System was introduced in [[patch 3.2]].
*Mentor System was introduced in [[patch 3.2]].


==What is a Mentor==
==Overview==
[[File:Mentor Notice.png|right|350px]]
Mentors are veteran players who chose to offer their time and experience to help guide new adventurers. To facilitate their assistance, mentors will gain access to a [[#Novice Network|special chat channel]] as well as a means to easily register for [[#Duty Roulette: Mentor|duties and trials]] with new players.
Mentors are veteran players who chose to offer their time and experience to help guide new adventurers. To facilitate their assistance, mentors will gain access to a [[#Novice Network|special chat channel]] as well as a means to easily register for [[#Duty Roulette: Mentor|duties and trials]] with new players.


As a mentor you are expected to actively perform the following:
As a mentor, you are expected to actively perform the following:
#Provide gameplay advice for new adventurers and other players.
#Provide gameplay advice for new adventurers and other players.
#Be an exemplar for player etiquette.
#Be an exemplar for player etiquette.
#Invite new adventurers to the [[#Novice Network|Novice Network]] and answer their queries in the chat channel.
#Invite new adventurers to the [[#Novice Network|Novice Network]], and answer their queries in the chat channel.
 
:※Inappropriate mentor behavior may be reported.


==Mentor Requirements==
==Mentor Requirements==
To qualify to become a mentor, players must first have earned certain [[achievements]]. There are two sets of prerequisites: one for [[Disciples of War]] and [[Disciples of Magic|Magic]] (Battle Mentor), and one for [[Disciples of the Hand]] and [[Disciples of Land|Land]] (Trade Mentor). After earning the required achievements for either set, speak with one of the [[File:Npcs offering quests related to the Hall of the Novice icon.png|25px]] [[#Smith Locations|Smiths]] to become a mentor.  
To qualify to become a mentor, players must first have earned certain [[achievements]]. There are two sets of prerequisites: one for [[Disciples of War]] and [[Disciples of Magic|Magic]] (Battle Mentor), and one for [[Disciples of the Hand]] and [[Disciples of Land|Land]] (Trade Mentor). After earning the required achievements for either set, speak with one of [[File:Npcs offering quests related to the Hall of the Novice icon.png|25px|link=]] [[#The Smith Locations|The Smiths]] to become a mentor.  


===Requirements for Battle Mentors (Disciples of War/Magic) ===
===Requirements for Battle Mentors (Disciples of War/Magic) ===
1. Players must obtain the following achievement:
1. Players must obtain all of the following achievements:
{| {{STDT}}
{| {{STDT}}
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|{{item icon|Dungeon Master}} || Complete 1,000 instanced {{questlink|dungeon|dungeons}}, {{questlink|raid|raids}} or {{questlink|trial|trials}}.
|{{item icon|Dungeon Master}} || Complete 1,000 instanced {{questlink|dungeon|dungeons}}, {{questlink|raid|raids}} or {{questlink|trial|trials}}.
|-
|-
|}
|{{item icon|Leaving a Better Impression I}} || Receive 1500 [[File:Player commendation icon1.png|28px]] [[Player Commendation|player commendations]].
2. Players must obtain the following achievement:
{| {{STDT}}
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!Achievement
!Requirements
|-
|{{item icon|Leaving a Better Impression I}} || Receive 1500 [[Player Commendation|player commendations]].
|-
|}
3. Players must obtain the following achievement:
{| {{STDT}}
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!Achievement
!Requirements
|-
|{{item icon|More than Death}} || Complete the Tank role quest {{questlink|feature|A Path Unveiled}}
|-
|}
4. Players must obtain the following achievement:
{| {{STDT}}
|-
|-
!Achievement
|{{item icon|No Sleep Till Tuliyollal}} || Complete the {{tank}} Tank role quest {{questlink|feature|Dreams of a New Day}}
!Requirements
|-
|-
|{{item icon|More than Guilt}} || Complete the Healer role quest {{questlink|feature|The Gift of Mercy}}
|{{item icon|A Heartsting's a Heavy Burden}} || Complete the {{healer}} Healer role quest {{questlink|feature|An Antidote for Anarchy}}
|-
|-
|}
|}
5. Players must obtain at least one of the following 3 achievements:
2. Players must obtain at least one of the following 3 achievements:
{| {{STDT}}
{| {{STDT}}
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!Requirements
!Requirements
|-
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|{{item icon|More than Loss}} || Complete the Melee DPS role quest {{questlink|feature|To Calmer Seas}}
|{{item icon|Dreams Woven Anew}} || Complete the {{Melee DPS}} Melee DPS role quest {{questlink|feature|A Hunter True}}
|-
|-
|{{item icon|More than Loneliness}} || Complete the Physical Ranged DPS role quest {{questlink|feature|Laid to Rest}}
|{{item icon|Some Shields Are Made to Be Broken}} || Complete the {{Physical Ranged DPS}} Physical Ranged DPS role quest {{questlink|feature|The Mightiest Shield}}
|-
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|{{item icon|More than Fear}} || Complete the Magical DPS role quest {{questlink|feature|Ever March Heavensward}}
|{{item icon|Reach for the Apex}} || Complete the {{Magic Ranged DPS}} Magical Ranged DPS role quest {{questlink|feature|Heroes and Pretenders}}
|-
|-
|}
|}


===Requirements for Trade Mentors (Disciples of the Hand/Land)===
===Requirements for Trade Mentors (Disciples of the Hand/Land)===
1. Players must obtain the following achievement:
1. Players must obtain all of the following achievements:
{| {{STDT}}
{| {{STDT}}
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!Requirements
!Requirements
|-
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|{{item icon|I Collected That I}} || Gather or catch 300 collectables.
|{{item icon|I Collected That I}} || Gather or catch 300 {{collectable}} [[collectables]].
|-
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|}
|{{item icon|I Made That (Worth Collecting) I}} || Synthesize 100 {{collectable}} [[collectables]].
2. Players must obtain the following achievement:
{| {{STDT}}
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!Achievement
!Requirements
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|{{item icon|I Made That: (Worth Collecting) I}} || Synthesize 100 [[collectables]].
|-
|-
|}
|}
3. Players must obtain at least one of the following 3 achievements:
2. Players must obtain at least one of the following 3 achievements:
{| {{STDT}}
{| {{STDT}}
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!Requirements
!Requirements
|-
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|{{item icon|Breaking Rocks in the Hot Sun IX}} || Achieve [[miner]] level 90.
|{{item icon|Breaking Rocks in the Hot Sun X}} || Achieve {{MIN}} [[miner]] level 100.
|-
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|{{item icon|Fear the Reaper IX}} || Achieve [[botanist]] level 90.
|{{item icon|Fear the Reaper X}} || Achieve {{BTN}} [[botanist]] level 100.
|-
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|{{item icon|Gone Fishin' IX}} || Achieve [[fisher]] level 90.
|{{item icon|Gone Fishin' X}} || Achieve {{FSH}} [[fisher]] level 100.
|-
|-
|}
|}
4. Players must obtain at least one of the following 8 achievements:
3. Players must obtain at least one of the following 8 achievements:
{| {{STDT}}
{| {{STDT}}
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!Requirements
!Requirements
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|{{item icon|Knock on Wood IX}} || Achieve [[carpenter]] level 90.
|{{item icon|Knock on Wood X}} || Achieve {{CRP}} [[carpenter]] level 100.
|-
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|{{item icon|Temper, Temper IX}} || Achieve [[blacksmith]] level 90.
|{{item icon|Temper, Temper X}} || Achieve {{BSM}} [[blacksmith]] level 100.
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|{{item icon|The Riddle of Steel IX}} || Achieve [[armorer]] level 90.
|{{item icon|The Riddle of Steel X}} || Achieve {{ARM}} [[armorer]] level 100.
|-
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|{{item icon|Heart of Gold IX}} || Achieve [[goldsmith]] level 90.
|{{item icon|Heart of Gold X}} || Achieve {{GSM}} [[goldsmith]] level 100.
|-
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|{{item icon|Tougher than Leather IX}} || Achieve [[leatherworker]] level 90.
|{{item icon|Tougher than Leather X}} || Achieve {{LTW}} [[leatherworker]] level 100.
|-
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|{{item icon|Smiling, Styling, and Textiling IX}} || Achieve [[weaver]] level 90.
|{{item icon|Smiling, Styling, and Textiling X}} || Achieve {{WVR}} [[weaver]] level 100.
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|{{item icon|'Tis True without Lying IX}} || Achieve [[alchemist]] level 90.
|{{item icon|'Tis True without Lying X}} || Achieve {{ALC}} [[alchemist]] level 100.
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|{{item icon|All in Good Taste IX}} || Achieve [[culinarian]] level 90.
|{{item icon|All in Good Taste X}} || Achieve {{CUL}} [[culinarian]] level 100.
|-
|-
|}
|}


==Mentor Online Status==
==Mentor Online Status==
After registering with a [[File:Npcs offering quests related to the Hall of the Novice icon.png|25px]] [[#Smith Locations|Smith NPC]], the online status Mentor will become available. This online status has also been added to the player search interface, allowing new players to more easily seek help from those willing to offer assistance or answer questions.
After registering with a [[File:Npcs offering quests related to the Hall of the Novice icon.png|25px|link=]] [[#The Smith Locations|The Smith NPC]], the online status Mentor will become available. This online status has also been added to the player search interface, allowing new players to more easily seek help from those willing to offer assistance or answer questions.


Regardless of online status, mentors will always have access to the Novice Network and receive the experience point bonus from grouping with new adventurers. Battle Mentors will also always be eligible to register for [[#Duty Roulette: Mentor|Duty Roulette: Mentor]].
Regardless of online status, mentors will always have access to the Novice Network and receive the experience point bonus from grouping with new adventurers. Battle Mentors will also always be eligible to register for [[#Duty Roulette: Mentor|Duty Roulette: Mentor]].


===Smith Locations===
===The Smith Locations===
*[[New Gridania]] (x11,y13)
{{NPC location table header}}
*[[Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks]] (x11,y11)
{{NPC location info|New Gridania| 11.7,13.2 |-}}
*[[Ul'dah - Steps of Nald]] (x11.8,y:9)
{{NPC location info|Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks| 11.6,11.4 |-}}
*[[South Shroud]] (x19,y18)
{{NPC location info|Ul'dah - Steps of Nald| 11.9,9.6 |-}}
*[[Central Shroud]] (x10,y22)
{{NPC location info|Western La Noscea| 28.7,24.2 |-}}
*[[Central Shroud]] (x19,y28)
{{NPC location info|Western La Noscea| 28.2,21.7 |-}}
*[[Western La Noscea]] (x28,y24)
{{NPC location info|Central Shroud| 19.3,28.3 |-}}
*[[Western Thanalan]] (x27,y16)
{{NPC location info|Western Thanalan| 28,17 |-}}
*[[Eastern Thanalan]] (x14,y30)
{{NPC location info|Eastern Thanalan| 14.8,30.3 |-}}
{{NPC location info|South Shroud| 19.8,18.1 |-}}
{{NPC location info|Central Shroud| 10,22.8 |-}}
|}


==Mentor Types==
==Mentor Types==
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A player's selected mentor status will display next to their character's name as well as in Player Search and the Novice Network.
A player's selected mentor status will display next to their character's name as well as in Player Search and the Novice Network.


*[[file:mentor status icon1.png|25px]]'''Mentor''': A player who meets the qualifications for both Battle Mentor and Trade Mentor status.
*[[file:mentor status icon1.png|25px|link=]]'''Mentor''': A player who meets the qualifications for both Battle Mentor and Trade Mentor status.
*[[file:battle mentor status icon1.png|25px]]'''PvE Mentor''': A Battle Mentor (one who meets the qualifications to help Disciples of War or Magic).
*[[file:battle mentor status icon1.png|25px|link=]]'''PvE Mentor''': A Battle Mentor (one who meets the qualifications to help Disciples of War or Magic).
*[[file:trade mentor status icon1.png|25px]]'''Trade Mentor''': A Trade Mentor (one who meets the qualifications to help Disciples of the Hand or Land).
*[[file:trade mentor status icon1.png|25px|link=]]'''Trade Mentor''': A Trade Mentor (one who meets the qualifications to help Disciples of the Hand or Land).
*[[file:pvp mentor status icon1.png|25px]]'''PvP Mentor''': A Battle Mentor who specializes in helping others in player versus player combat.
*[[file:pvp mentor status icon1.png|25px|link=]]'''PvP Mentor''': A Battle Mentor who specializes in helping others in player versus player combat.
 
The different sub-types of Mentor were added in [[Patch 3.3]].


==Novice Network==
==Novice Network==
[[File:novice network1.png|350px|right]]
[[File:novice network1.png|350px|right]]
Upon becoming a mentor, you can gain access to the [[Novice Network]] by typing in the command /nnetwork on. The Novice Network is a chat channel where new adventurers can seek the advice of veteran players.
Upon becoming a mentor, you can gain access to the [[Novice Network]] by typing in the command /nnetwork on. The Novice Network is a chat channel where new adventurers can seek the advice of veteran players.
*The [[file:new adventurer status icon1.png|25px]] "[[New Adventurer]]" status is applied to all players who have less than 300 hours of play time, have not completed the quest {{questlink|main|Death Unto Dawn}}, and do not have mentor status, unless they have toggled this status off by using the command /nastatus. <ref>[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/bdd208b52ddababad086dc9679e96a8412962edf/ Patch 6.0 Notes]</ref>
*The [[file:new adventurer status icon1.png|25px|link=]] "'''New Adventurer'''" status, colloquially called "Sprout", is applied to all characters who fulfill all of the following conditions:
When chatting via the Novice Network, an icon will appear next to your character name to indicate whether you are a mentor or a new adventurer.
** Have less than 300 hours of play time and have not completed the quest {{questlink|main|The Coming Dawn}}
** Do not have mentor status
** Have not toggled this status off by using the command <code>/nastatus</code>.<ref>[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/bdd208b52ddababad086dc9679e96a8412962edf/ Patch 6.0 Notes]</ref>
* As with everything in [[Final Fantasy XIV|FFXIV]], play time and quest completion are tracked per-character, not account-wide. It is possible to be a ''mentor'' on one character and a ''new adventurer'' on another.
* [[file:new adventurer status icon1.png|25px|link=]] "'''New Adventurer'''" status was first implemented in [[Patch 2.3]], then requiring only 40 hours of playtime.
When chatting via the Novice Network, an icon will appear next to your character name to indicate whether you are a mentor, a returner, or a new adventurer.


*[[file:returner status icon1.png|25px]] '''[[Returner]]''' - players who have not played the game in 45 days or more and have at least one class or job at level 50 or above will receive the [[Returner status]] and be able to join Novice Network.
*[[file:returner status icon1.png|25px|link=]] '''[[Returner]]''' - players who have not played the game in 45 days or more and have at least one class or job at level 50 or above will receive the [[Returner status]] and be able to join Novice Network.
** Returners who have accumulated 72 hours of playtime since accepting the Returner's Bounty will lose their Returner status, but will gain New Adventurer status if they meet the relevant qualifications listed above.  


===Using the Novice Network===
===Using the Novice Network===
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* Customer support will be notified when a player is removed from the Novice Network. If your decision to kick a player from the channel was found to be inappropriate then you may face punishment.
* Customer support will be notified when a player is removed from the Novice Network. If your decision to kick a player from the channel was found to be inappropriate then you may face punishment.
* Mentor privileges may be revoked for repeated infractions.
* Mentor privileges may be revoked for repeated infractions.
==References==
<references/>


==Experience Point Bonus==
==Experience Point Bonus==
When a mentor forms a party with a new adventurer or returner, they both receive a bonus to experience points earned from adventuring activities. This experience point bonus applies until level 80.
When a [[file:mentor status icon1.png|25px|link=]]'''[[Mentor]]''' forms a party with a [[file:new adventurer status icon1.png|25px|link=]] '''[[New Adventurer]]''' or [[file:returner status icon1.png|25px|link=]] '''[[Returner]]''', they both receive a bonus to experience points earned from adventuring activities. This experience point bonus applies until level 90.


Bonuses to experience points earned will apply to the following:
Bonuses to experience points earned will apply to the following:
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*Experience point rewards for completion of [[FATEs]].
*Experience point rewards for completion of [[FATEs]].


Both mentors and new adventurers must be in the same area to receive the experience point bonus. If you meet all requirements you will receive a buff called: 'EXP Bonus'. The experience point bonus will not apply when suffering an experience point penalty due to discrepancies in level or when using the Undersized Party feature.
Both mentors and new adventurers must be in the same area to receive the experience point bonus. <noinclude>If you meet all requirements you will receive a buff called: {{buff|exp bonus}} '''[[EXP Bonus]]'''. </noinclude>The experience point bonus will not apply when suffering an experience point penalty due to discrepancies in level or when using the [[Unrestricted Party]] feature.


==Duty Roulette: Mentor==
==Duty Roulette: Mentor==
Battle Mentors will also gain access to [[Duty Roulette]]: Mentor, which assigns players to duties that are struggling to fill party member slots. Note that players who only qualify for Trade Mentor status will not gain access to this roulette.
Battle Mentors will also gain access to [[Duty_Roulette#Duty_Roulette:_Mentor|Duty Roulette: Mentor]], which assigns players to duties that are struggling to fill party member slots. ''This roulette does not necessarily prioritize matching with players who are new to a duty.'' Rather, it prioritizes queues that have been waiting the longest for a match.
*With the exception of parties actively seeking members for an ongoing duty, Duty Roulette: Mentor will not match together a full party of mentors.  


Furthermore, players can earn an exclusive achievement reward after completing Duty Roulette: Mentor a set number of times.
*Note that players who only qualify for Trade Mentor status will not gain access to this roulette.
*[[Achievement]] rewards will be added in a future update.
*With the exception of parties actively seeking members for an ongoing duty, [[Duty_Roulette#Duty_Roulette:_Mentor|Duty Roulette: Mentor]] will not match together a full party of mentors.
*Unlocking the roulette requires completion of every single PvE duty that is accessible through [[Duty Finder]] once, excluding: [[the Coils of Bahamut]], Savage Raids, Ultimate Raids, Unreal Trials and current expansion's Extreme trials.
**This covers every single duty found in the other Duty roulettes, including Guildhests, plus all Extreme trials up to the current expansion.
**With the exception of the current expansion's duties, these can be done with an [[Unrestricted Party]] ("unsynced") and will still count towards the unlock.
*As of [[Patch 7.1]], players using this Roulette must be level 100 and have at least an average item level of 695. Similar to Duty Roulette: Expert, the required level and item level increase with the release of new content.
*Unlike other [[Duty Roulette]]s, this roulette only allows for solo queuing.
*After registering for Duty Roulette: Mentor, your online status will be automatically changed to "Mentor" if you are eligible for that status, otherwise it will be changed to "PvE Mentor".
*After registering for Duty Roulette: Mentor, your online status will be automatically changed to "Mentor" if you are eligible for that status, otherwise it will be changed to "PvE Mentor".
**While in a duty joined from the Duty Roulette: Mentor, the status icon next to the player name will always be the "PvE Mentor" icon and cannot be changed.
*Players can earn exclusive achievement rewards after completing [[Duty_Roulette#Duty_Roulette:_Mentor|Duty Roulette: Mentor]] a set number of times.
===Mentor Roulette Achievements===
{| {{STDT| mech1 sortable align-left}}
{{achievement table header}}
{{achievement table row|I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me I}}
{{achievement table row|I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me II}}
{{achievement table row|I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me III}}
{{achievement table row|I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me IV}}
{{achievement table row|I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me V}}
{{achievement table row|I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me VI}}
|}


Players will obtain the 2-seater [[Astrope]] [[mount]] after completing 2,000 Mentor Roulettes.
==Images==
<gallery heights=300px mode=packed>
File:Mentor System img1.jpg
File:Mentor System img3.jpg
File:Mentor System img2.jpg
</gallery>


==References==
<references/>


[[Category:Features]] [[Category:Patch 3.2 Features]]
[[Category:Features]] [[Category:Patch 3.2 Features]] [[Category:Game mechanics]]

Latest revision as of 03:47, 12 November 2024

Mentor System and Novice Network provides more experienced players a means to offer advice and guidance to newer players.

Overview

Mentor Notice.png

Mentors are veteran players who chose to offer their time and experience to help guide new adventurers. To facilitate their assistance, mentors will gain access to a special chat channel as well as a means to easily register for duties and trials with new players.

As a mentor, you are expected to actively perform the following:

  1. Provide gameplay advice for new adventurers and other players.
  2. Be an exemplar for player etiquette.
  3. Invite new adventurers to the Novice Network, and answer their queries in the chat channel.
※Inappropriate mentor behavior may be reported.

Mentor Requirements

To qualify to become a mentor, players must first have earned certain achievements. There are two sets of prerequisites: one for Disciples of War and Magic (Battle Mentor), and one for Disciples of the Hand and Land (Trade Mentor). After earning the required achievements for either set, speak with one of Npcs offering quests related to the Hall of the Novice icon.png The Smiths to become a mentor.

Requirements for Battle Mentors (Disciples of War/Magic)

1. Players must obtain all of the following achievements:

Achievement Requirements
Dungeon master icon1.png  Dungeon Master Complete 1,000 instanced Dungeon dungeons, Raid raids or Trial trials.
Leaving a better impression i icon1.png  Leaving a Better Impression I Receive 1500 Player commendation icon1.png player commendations.
No sleep till tuliyollal icon1.png  No Sleep Till Tuliyollal Complete the Tank role.png Tank role quest Feature QuestDreams of a New Day
A heartsting's a heavy burden icon1.png  A Heartsting's a Heavy Burden Complete the Healer role.png Healer role quest Feature QuestAn Antidote for Anarchy

2. Players must obtain at least one of the following 3 achievements:

Achievement Requirements
Dreams woven anew icon1.png  Dreams Woven Anew Complete the Melee DPS role.png Melee DPS role quest Feature QuestA Hunter True
Some shields are made to be broken icon1.png  Some Shields Are Made to Be Broken Complete the Physical Ranged DPS role.png Physical Ranged DPS role quest Feature QuestThe Mightiest Shield
Reach for the apex icon1.png  Reach for the Apex Complete the Magic Ranged DPS role.png Magical Ranged DPS role quest Feature QuestHeroes and Pretenders

Requirements for Trade Mentors (Disciples of the Hand/Land)

1. Players must obtain all of the following achievements:

Achievement Requirements
I collected that i icon1.png  I Collected That I Gather or catch 300 Collectable collectables.
I made that (worth collecting) i icon1.png  I Made That (Worth Collecting) I Synthesize 100 Collectable collectables.

2. Players must obtain at least one of the following 3 achievements:

Achievement Requirements
Breaking rocks in the hot sun x icon1.png  Breaking Rocks in the Hot Sun X Achieve Miner frame icon.png miner level 100.
Fear the reaper x icon1.png  Fear the Reaper X Achieve Botanist frame icon.png botanist level 100.
Gone fishin' x icon1.png  Gone Fishin' X Achieve Fisher frame icon.png fisher level 100.

3. Players must obtain at least one of the following 8 achievements:

Achievement Requirements
Knock on wood x icon1.png  Knock on Wood X Achieve Carpenter frame icon.png carpenter level 100.
Temper, temper x icon1.png  Temper, Temper X Achieve Blacksmith frame icon.png blacksmith level 100.
The riddle of steel x icon1.png  The Riddle of Steel X Achieve Armorer frame icon.png armorer level 100.
Heart of gold x icon1.png  Heart of Gold X Achieve Goldsmith frame icon.png goldsmith level 100.
Tougher than leather x icon1.png  Tougher than Leather X Achieve Leatherworker frame icon.png leatherworker level 100.
Smiling, styling, and textiling x icon1.png  Smiling, Styling, and Textiling X Achieve Weaver frame icon.png weaver level 100.
'tis true without lying x icon1.png  'Tis True without Lying X Achieve Alchemist frame icon.png alchemist level 100.
All in good taste x icon1.png  All in Good Taste X Achieve Culinarian frame icon.png culinarian level 100.

Mentor Online Status

After registering with a Npcs offering quests related to the Hall of the Novice icon.png The Smith NPC, the online status Mentor will become available. This online status has also been added to the player search interface, allowing new players to more easily seek help from those willing to offer assistance or answer questions.

Regardless of online status, mentors will always have access to the Novice Network and receive the experience point bonus from grouping with new adventurers. Battle Mentors will also always be eligible to register for Duty Roulette: Mentor.

The Smith Locations

Zone Coordinates Level range
New Gridania (X:11.7, Y:13.2) —
Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:11.6, Y:11.4) —
Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (X:11.9, Y:9.6) —
Western La Noscea (X:28.7, Y:24.2) —
Western La Noscea (X:28.2, Y:21.7) —
Central Shroud (X:19.3, Y:28.3) —
Western Thanalan (X:28, Y:17) —
Eastern Thanalan (X:14.8, Y:30.3) —
South Shroud (X:19.8, Y:18.1) —
Central Shroud (X:10, Y:22.8) —

Mentor Types

Mentor statuses are now separated into categories so that players can search for a mentor specialized in their play style. Players who meet the qualifications to become mentors can select from one of up to four different mentor status icons using Edit Search Info in the Player Search menu. Players who are already mentors can also set their status in the same manner.

  • Mentor / PvE Mentor / Trade Mentor / PvP Mentor

A player's selected mentor status will display next to their character's name as well as in Player Search and the Novice Network.

  • Mentor status icon1.pngMentor: A player who meets the qualifications for both Battle Mentor and Trade Mentor status.
  • Battle mentor status icon1.pngPvE Mentor: A Battle Mentor (one who meets the qualifications to help Disciples of War or Magic).
  • Trade mentor status icon1.pngTrade Mentor: A Trade Mentor (one who meets the qualifications to help Disciples of the Hand or Land).
  • Pvp mentor status icon1.pngPvP Mentor: A Battle Mentor who specializes in helping others in player versus player combat.

The different sub-types of Mentor were added in Patch 3.3.

Novice Network

Novice network1.png

Upon becoming a mentor, you can gain access to the Novice Network by typing in the command /nnetwork on. The Novice Network is a chat channel where new adventurers can seek the advice of veteran players.

  • The New adventurer status icon1.png "New Adventurer" status, colloquially called "Sprout", is applied to all characters who fulfill all of the following conditions:
    • Have less than 300 hours of play time and have not completed the quest Main Scenario QuestThe Coming Dawn
    • Do not have mentor status
    • Have not toggled this status off by using the command /nastatus.[1]
  • As with everything in FFXIV, play time and quest completion are tracked per-character, not account-wide. It is possible to be a mentor on one character and a new adventurer on another.
  • New adventurer status icon1.png "New Adventurer" status was first implemented in Patch 2.3, then requiring only 40 hours of playtime.

When chatting via the Novice Network, an icon will appear next to your character name to indicate whether you are a mentor, a returner, or a new adventurer.

  • Returner status icon1.png Returner - players who have not played the game in 45 days or more and have at least one class or job at level 50 or above will receive the Returner status and be able to join Novice Network.
    • Returners who have accumulated 72 hours of playtime since accepting the Returner's Bounty will lose their Returner status, but will gain New Adventurer status if they meet the relevant qualifications listed above.

Using the Novice Network

Depending on whether you are a mentor or a new adventurer, you can gain access to the Novice Network via one of two ways.

Mentors: Mentors are automatically added to this channel upon logging in or changing areas.

New Adventurers: New adventurers must be invited by a mentor.

  • Mentors can access the Novice Network regardless of their online status.
  • The display of the Novice Network chat log can be enabled or disabled via the Log Filters setting under the General tab of Log Window Settings in the Character Configuration interface.
  • New adventurers will automatically have their chat mode set to Novice Network when they join the channel.

After joining the Novice Network, new adventurers will receive a unique online status icon, which can be seen in the following windows:

  • The Party Members, Friend List, and Player Search tabs of the Social interface.
  • The Members list of the Free Company interface.
  • The Linkshells interface.

Novice Network Capacity

The Novice Network can accommodate up to 100 mentors and 412 new adventurers, for a combined total of 512 players. Provided that a space is available, mentors will be added to the Novice Network automatically upon logging in or changing areas.

New adventurers must receive an invitation from mentors in order to access the Novice Network. Once invited, new adventurers will be added to the Novice Network automatically when logging in or changing areas provided that a space is available. Please note that a space must be available at the time a mentor invites a new adventurer to join the Novice Network.

Viewing Novice Network Participants

Selecting the sprout icon next to the log window will display a list of all mentors and new adventurers currently participating in the Novice Network.

Removing Players from the Novice Network

In cases of spamming or harassment, a mentor can kick another mentor or a new adventurer from the Novice Network channel. Kicked mentors cannot return for three hours, and kicked new adventurers for thirty minutes. Please be advised that, in doing so, your name, the name of the player being kicked, and the reason will be displayed to everyone on the channel.

  • Customer support will be notified when a player is removed from the Novice Network. If your decision to kick a player from the channel was found to be inappropriate then you may face punishment.
  • Mentor privileges may be revoked for repeated infractions.

Experience Point Bonus

When a Mentor status icon1.pngMentor forms a party with a New adventurer status icon1.png New Adventurer or Returner status icon1.png Returner, they both receive a bonus to experience points earned from adventuring activities. This experience point bonus applies until level 90.

Bonuses to experience points earned will apply to the following:

Both mentors and new adventurers must be in the same area to receive the experience point bonus. If you meet all requirements you will receive a buff called: EXP Bonus icon1.png EXP Bonus. The experience point bonus will not apply when suffering an experience point penalty due to discrepancies in level or when using the Unrestricted Party feature.

Duty Roulette: Mentor

Battle Mentors will also gain access to Duty Roulette: Mentor, which assigns players to duties that are struggling to fill party member slots. This roulette does not necessarily prioritize matching with players who are new to a duty. Rather, it prioritizes queues that have been waiting the longest for a match.

  • Note that players who only qualify for Trade Mentor status will not gain access to this roulette.
  • With the exception of parties actively seeking members for an ongoing duty, Duty Roulette: Mentor will not match together a full party of mentors.
  • Unlocking the roulette requires completion of every single PvE duty that is accessible through Duty Finder once, excluding: the Coils of Bahamut, Savage Raids, Ultimate Raids, Unreal Trials and current expansion's Extreme trials.
    • This covers every single duty found in the other Duty roulettes, including Guildhests, plus all Extreme trials up to the current expansion.
    • With the exception of the current expansion's duties, these can be done with an Unrestricted Party ("unsynced") and will still count towards the unlock.
  • As of Patch 7.1, players using this Roulette must be level 100 and have at least an average item level of 695. Similar to Duty Roulette: Expert, the required level and item level increase with the release of new content.
  • Unlike other Duty Roulettes, this roulette only allows for solo queuing.
  • After registering for Duty Roulette: Mentor, your online status will be automatically changed to "Mentor" if you are eligible for that status, otherwise it will be changed to "PvE Mentor".
    • While in a duty joined from the Duty Roulette: Mentor, the status icon next to the player name will always be the "PvE Mentor" icon and cannot be changed.
  • Players can earn exclusive achievement rewards after completing Duty Roulette: Mentor a set number of times.

Mentor Roulette Achievements

Name Points Task Reward Patch
I hope mentor will notice me i icon1.png  I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me I 5 Complete 10 duties via Duty Roulette: Mentor. - 3.2
I hope mentor will notice me ii icon1.png  I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me II 5 Complete 50 duties via Duty Roulette: Mentor. Achievement title icon.png Mentor 3.2
I hope mentor will notice me iii icon1.png  I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me III 5 Complete 200 duties via Duty Roulette: Mentor. Expeditioners flyers icon1.png  Expeditioner's Flyers 3.2
I hope mentor will notice me iv icon1.png  I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me IV 5 Complete 500 duties via Duty Roulette: Mentor. Achievement title icon.png Mentor of Mentors 3.2
I hope mentor will notice me v icon1.png  I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me V 10 Complete 1,000 duties via Duty Roulette: Mentor. Dragon monocle icon1.png  Dragon Monocle 3.3
I hope mentor will notice me vi icon1.png  I Hope Mentor Will Notice Me VI 20 Complete 2,000 duties via Duty Roulette: Mentor. Astrope whistle icon1.png  Astrope Whistle 3.3

Images

  • Mentor System img1.jpg
  • Mentor System img3.jpg
  • Mentor System img2.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Patch 6.0 Notes

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