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{{Item
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|Unique = Unique Untradable
| name = Mysterious Map
|Image = mysterious map icon1.png
| icon = mysterious map icon1.png
|Name = Mysterious Map
| description = This bottle is holding what appears to be a timeworn map of unknown origin, bearing peculiar markings.<br>※Use the action Decipher to extract the map and examine its contents.<br>※Level 50 recommended.
|Type = Miscellany
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|Description = This bottle is holding what appears to be a timeworn map of unknown origin, bearing peculiar markings.
| unique = y
※Use the action Decipher to extract the map and examine its contents.
| untradable = y
| unsellable = y
| rarity = white
| level =
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| patch = 2.28
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}} __NOTOC__
[[Mysterious Map]]s can be used to obtain {{item icon|Alexandrite}}, the [[catalyst]] needed to upgrade [[Animus Zodiac Weapons]] into [[Novus Zodiac Weapons]]. Players will gain 5 {{item icon|Alexandrite}} for each mysterious map completed. Players will lose the mysterious map if they fail.


※Level 50 recommended.
==Acquisition==
|Exchange =  
===Quests===
|ObjectType = Other
{{quest list header|item-rewards=y}}
|Gil =
{{quest list row|Morbid Motivation}}
}}
{{table footer}}
Mysterious Map can be used to obtain [[Alexandrite]], the [[catalyst]] needed to upgrade [[Zodiac Weapons|Animus Weapons]] into [[Zodiac Weapons|Novus Weapons]]. Players will gain 1 Alexandrite for each Mysterious Map completed. Players will lose the Mysterious Map if he or she fails the task.


==How to Obtain==
''Note'': '''Mysterious Maps''' cannot be bought, and will not show in the shop, until your weapon is ready for the relevant step ([[Novus Zodiac Weapons]] (iLvl 110)).
Players can obtain the Mysterious Map in 2 ways. First players can purchase them for 400 [[Allagan Tomestone of Soldiery]] each from [[Auriana]]. Second players can obtain them by completing the quest [[Morbid Motivation]]. The quest tasks the player to complete a [[Duty Roulette|Expert Roulette]] and resets everyday.
===Purchase===
{{vendor list}}


==Completing Mysterious Map==
==Used For==
Solving Mysterious Map is similar to solving [[Treasure Hunt]] map. Before uncovering the treasure chest, the player will need to use [[Decipher]] and [[Dig]] then defeat a group of enemies.
{{main|Novus Zodiac Weapons/Quest}}
===Completing Mysterious Map===
Solving a Mysterious Map is similar to solving a [[Treasure Hunt]] map. Before uncovering the treasure chest, the player will need to use {{action icon|Decipher}} and {{Action icon|Dig}} then defeat a group of enemies.


*Players can complete the map with the help of a party but only the owner of the map will receive the Alexandrite. Rest of the party members will get some gil.
*Players can complete the map with the help of a party but only the owner of the map will receive the Alexandrite. Rest of the party members will get some gil.
*[[Companions|Chocobo Companion]] can be used to make the battle easier.
*[[Companions|Chocobo Companion]] can be used to make the battle easier.
===Monsters and Other Enemies===
*The battle is trivial for players significantly above level 50.
'''1 [[Morbol Menace]]''': The Morbol is quite dangerous. It can immobilize you for up to 30 seconds with an instant attack called Vine Probe, causing you to unable to dodge its Bad Breath attack. The Bad Breath is a frontal cone shaped AoE that applies a dozen debuff to all players hit.
 
*[[White Mage]] and [[Scholar]] can [[Esuna]] the bind. [[Dragoon]] and [[Bard]] can use [[Elusive Jump]] and [[Repelling Shot]] to clear the bind.
 
*Tanks can stun the boss when it is casting Bad Breath.
 
*Player can position her Chocobo Companion tank in front of the boss then stand behind it.
 
*This fight is dangerous and a party might be necessary.
 
'''4 [[Dire Gargoyles]]''': Gargoyles will use 2 AoE attacks: Desolation and Grim Fate. Desolate is a frontal line attack that deals heavy damage. Grim Fate is a frontal AoE cone attack that also deals heavy damage. Gargoyles do not perform auto-attacks, dodge their AoE and focus them down 1 by 1.
 
'''1 [[Woad Back]], 1 [[Gold Back]], 1 [[Wine Back]] (3 Cockatrice monsters)''': Each of the 3 Cockatrice monsters has a different instant cast AoE status effect. Woad Back can petrify the player, Wind Back can poison the player and Gold Back can paralyze the player. Players should kill Woad Back quickly to avoid being paralyzed. Next the player should kill Gold Back, followed by Wind Back.
 
*Kill Order: Woad Back, Gold Back, Wind Back
 
'''1 [[Alpha Golem]], many Bomb adds''': Dodge the AoE attacks of Golem. Kill bombs that spawn or after a while they will charge at you and detonate all at once.


'''[[Monocular Cyclops]], 8 Puk adds''': Dodge the attacks of the Cyclops. If you are ranged, do not be too close to the boss. Get ready to get out of his melee range and avoid the 100 Tonze Swing. Puks can be quite weak, they can be quickly killed by AoE.
===Possible Chest Locations===
{{NPC location table header}}
{{NPC location info|Lower La Noscea| 23.6,39 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Lower La Noscea| 34.4,14.3 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Middle La Noscea| 17.9,17.9 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Middle La Noscea| 21.7,25.0 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Western La Noscea| 12.2,35.8 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Western La Noscea| 32.8,27.5 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Eastern La Noscea| 17,31.2 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Eastern La Noscea| 30.4,27.6 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Outer La Noscea| 22.8,16.3 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Outer La Noscea| 15.3,15.0 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Upper La Noscea| 30.5,24.8 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Upper La Noscea| 14.1,21.2 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Central Shroud| 21.2,30.1 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Central Shroud| 10.7,23.5 |50}}
{{NPC location info|East Shroud| 25.3,10.8 |50}}
{{NPC location info|East Shroud| 15.5,21 |50}}
{{NPC location info|North Shroud| 24.2,25.9 |50}}
{{NPC location info|North Shroud| 16.2,27.2 |50}}
{{NPC location info|South Shroud| 24.5,24.9 |50}}
{{NPC location info|South Shroud| 23.8,18.8 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Central Thanalan| 19.5,13.6 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Central Thanalan| 29.7,19.2 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Eastern Thanalan| 23.4,27.1 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Eastern Thanalan| 10.5,18.2 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Northern Thanalan| 20.4,22.1 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Northern Thanalan| 20.6,27.8 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Southern Thanalan| 22.4,38.8 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Southern Thanalan| 21.4,8.8 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Western Thanalan| 21.6,23.2 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Western Thanalan| 19.5,26.3 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Coerthas Central Highlands| 10.7,27.2 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Coerthas Central Highlands| 23.1,15.9 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Mor Dhona| 31.5,13.8 |50}}
{{NPC location info|Mor Dhona| 13.1,10.5 |50}}
|}


'''1 Bomb''': When the Bomb expends, move away to avoid the explosion. When the Bomb is normal-sized, attack it.
===Mysterious Map Monster Spawns===
{| {{STDT| sortable}}
!width="120px"|Monster
!Notes
|-
|[[Morbol Menace]] x1
|
*This fight is dangerous and a party might be necessary for players close to level 50.
*'''Vine Probe''' is an instant attack which will {{status effect|bind}} '''[[Bind]]''' you for up to 30 seconds, causing you to be unable to dodge its '''{{item icon|Bad Breath}}''' attack which always immediately follows it.
**[[Healer]]s can {{Action icon|Esuna}} the {{status effect|bind}} '''[[Bind]]'''.
*'''{{item icon|Bad Breath}}''' is a frontal cone shaped AoE that applies a dozen debuffs to all players hit.
**{{Tank}} [[Tank]]s and {{Melee DPS}} [[Melee DPS]] can {{status effect|stun}} '''[[Stun]]''' the boss when it is casting Bad Breath.
**{{Magical Ranged DPS}} [[Magical Ranged DPS]] can {{Action icon|Swiftcast}} + {{Action icon|Sleep}} to prevent Bad Breath.
*Player can try to position their [[Chocobo Companion]] tank in front of the boss then stand behind it.
|-
|[[Dire Gargoyle]]s x4
|
*'''Desolate''' is a frontal line attack that deals heavy damage.
*'''Grim Fate''' is a frontal AoE cone attack that deals heavy damage.
*Gargoyles do not perform auto-attacks. Simply dodge their AoE and focus them down 1 by 1.
|-
| [[Woad Back]] x1<br>[[Gold Back]] x1<br>[[Wind Back]] x1
|
*Each of the 3 monsters has a different instant cast AoE status effect:
**[[Woad Back]] can {{status effect|Petrification}} '''[[Petrification|Petrify]]''' the player.
**[[Wind Back]] can {{status effect|poison}} '''[[Poison]]''' the player.
**[[Gold Back]] can {{status effect|Paralysis}} '''[[Paralysis|Paralyze]]''' the player.
*Players should kill Woad Back quickly to avoid being petrified. Next the player should kill Gold Back, followed by Wind Back. Kill Order: [[Woad Back]], [[Gold Back]], [[Wind Back]].
|-
| [[Mythril Golem]]
|
*'''Rockslide''' is a frontal line attack that deals heavy damage.
*'''Boulder Clap''' is a frontal AoE cone attack that deals heavy damage.
*Will spawn 8 [[Fox Fire]] bomb adds periodically which should be killed as quickly as possible by AoE.
|-
| [[Monocular Cyclops]] x1
|
*His '''100 Tonze Swing''' is an AoE attack on surrounding the boss. Ranged should stay further away from the boss and melee be prepared to run out.
*Will spawn 8 [[Puk]] adds periodically which are quite weak and can be quickly killed by AoE.
|-
| [[Virago]] x1<br>[[Concubinus]] x2
|
*The succubus will use '''Sweet Steel''' (a frontal cone AOE) repeatedly between normal attacks.
*The concubinus seem to only use auto-attack on you.
*Kill the concubinus first then the succubus.
|-
| [[Bombast]] x1
|
*When the Bomb expands, move away to avoid the explosion. When the Bomb is normal-sized, return to attack it. Generally happens 3 times during the fight.
|-
| [[Gelid Eye]] x1
|
*Side-step its AoE to avoid {{status effect|Petrification}} '''[[Petrification]]'''.
|}


'''Gelid Eye''':Side-step its AoE to avoid petrification.
[[Category:Zodiac Weapons]]
[[Category:Novus Zodiac Weapons]]
[[Category:Zodiac Weapons Quests]]

Latest revision as of 05:46, 4 November 2024

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Mysterious map icon1.png 

Mysterious Map

UNIQUE  UNTRADABLE  UNSELLABLE  
Item type
Other
Material type
Miscellany
Rarity
ABasic
Patch
2.28
Links
EDB GT
“

This bottle is holding what appears to be a timeworn map of unknown origin, bearing peculiar markings.
※Use the action Decipher to extract the map and examine its contents.
※Level 50 recommended.


— In-game description

Mysterious Maps can be used to obtain Alexandrite icon1.png  Alexandrite, the catalyst needed to upgrade Animus Zodiac Weapons into Novus Zodiac Weapons. Players will gain 5 Alexandrite icon1.png  Alexandrite for each mysterious map completed. Players will lose the mysterious map if they fail.

Acquisition

Quests

Quest Type Level Quest Giver Rewards
Morbid Motivation Repeatable Feature quest 50 Brangwine 1 Mysterious map icon1.png  Mysterious Map

Note: Mysterious Maps cannot be bought, and will not show in the shop, until your weapon is ready for the relevant step (Novus Zodiac Weapons (iLvl 110)).

Purchase

Vendor Location / Coordinates Section Cost Unlock req.
Auriana Mor Dhona (22.7, 6.6) Mysterious Map Exchange Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 75 Feature QuestCelestial Radiance

Used For

Main article: Novus Zodiac Weapons/Quest

Completing Mysterious Map

Solving a Mysterious Map is similar to solving a Treasure Hunt map. Before uncovering the treasure chest, the player will need to use Decipher icon1.png  Decipher and Dig icon1.png  Dig then defeat a group of enemies.

  • Players can complete the map with the help of a party but only the owner of the map will receive the Alexandrite. Rest of the party members will get some gil.
  • Chocobo Companion can be used to make the battle easier.
  • The battle is trivial for players significantly above level 50.

Possible Chest Locations

Zone Coordinates Level range
Lower La Noscea (X:23.6, Y:39) 50
Lower La Noscea (X:34.4, Y:14.3) 50
Middle La Noscea (X:17.9, Y:17.9) 50
Middle La Noscea (X:21.7, Y:25.0) 50
Western La Noscea (X:12.2, Y:35.8) 50
Western La Noscea (X:32.8, Y:27.5) 50
Eastern La Noscea (X:17, Y:31.2) 50
Eastern La Noscea (X:30.4, Y:27.6) 50
Outer La Noscea (X:22.8, Y:16.3) 50
Outer La Noscea (X:15.3, Y:15.0) 50
Upper La Noscea (X:30.5, Y:24.8) 50
Upper La Noscea (X:14.1, Y:21.2) 50
Central Shroud (X:21.2, Y:30.1) 50
Central Shroud (X:10.7, Y:23.5) 50
East Shroud (X:25.3, Y:10.8) 50
East Shroud (X:15.5, Y:21) 50
North Shroud (X:24.2, Y:25.9) 50
North Shroud (X:16.2, Y:27.2) 50
South Shroud (X:24.5, Y:24.9) 50
South Shroud (X:23.8, Y:18.8) 50
Central Thanalan (X:19.5, Y:13.6) 50
Central Thanalan (X:29.7, Y:19.2) 50
Eastern Thanalan (X:23.4, Y:27.1) 50
Eastern Thanalan (X:10.5, Y:18.2) 50
Northern Thanalan (X:20.4, Y:22.1) 50
Northern Thanalan (X:20.6, Y:27.8) 50
Southern Thanalan (X:22.4, Y:38.8) 50
Southern Thanalan (X:21.4, Y:8.8) 50
Western Thanalan (X:21.6, Y:23.2) 50
Western Thanalan (X:19.5, Y:26.3) 50
Coerthas Central Highlands (X:10.7, Y:27.2) 50
Coerthas Central Highlands (X:23.1, Y:15.9) 50
Mor Dhona (X:31.5, Y:13.8) 50
Mor Dhona (X:13.1, Y:10.5) 50

Mysterious Map Monster Spawns

Monster Notes
Morbol Menace x1
  • This fight is dangerous and a party might be necessary for players close to level 50.
  • Vine Probe is an instant attack which will Bind icon1.png Bind you for up to 30 seconds, causing you to be unable to dodge its Bad Breath.png  Bad Breath attack which always immediately follows it.
  • Bad Breath.png  Bad Breath is a frontal cone shaped AoE that applies a dozen debuffs to all players hit.
  • Player can try to position their Chocobo Companion tank in front of the boss then stand behind it.
Dire Gargoyles x4
  • Desolate is a frontal line attack that deals heavy damage.
  • Grim Fate is a frontal AoE cone attack that deals heavy damage.
  • Gargoyles do not perform auto-attacks. Simply dodge their AoE and focus them down 1 by 1.
Woad Back x1
Gold Back x1
Wind Back x1
Mythril Golem
  • Rockslide is a frontal line attack that deals heavy damage.
  • Boulder Clap is a frontal AoE cone attack that deals heavy damage.
  • Will spawn 8 Fox Fire bomb adds periodically which should be killed as quickly as possible by AoE.
Monocular Cyclops x1
  • His 100 Tonze Swing is an AoE attack on surrounding the boss. Ranged should stay further away from the boss and melee be prepared to run out.
  • Will spawn 8 Puk adds periodically which are quite weak and can be quickly killed by AoE.
Virago x1
Concubinus x2
  • The succubus will use Sweet Steel (a frontal cone AOE) repeatedly between normal attacks.
  • The concubinus seem to only use auto-attack on you.
  • Kill the concubinus first then the succubus.
Bombast x1
  • When the Bomb expands, move away to avoid the explosion. When the Bomb is normal-sized, return to attack it. Generally happens 3 times during the fight.
Gelid Eye x1

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