Hall of the Novice

Hall of the Novice

Type

Landmark

Within

Skull Valley

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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

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.

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 to the first dungeon you are expected to complete for it. Once this is achieved, it 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. 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

Hall of the Novice Loot

Disciples of Magic Loot

Item	Icon	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defence	Magic Defence	Stats and Attributes	Training Exercise
Brand-new Halfgloves		17	Disciples of Magic Level 15	Hands	10	21	Vitality +1, Intelligence +2, Mind +2, Accuracy +2, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks Healer Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks
Brand-new Thighboots		17	Disciples of Magic Level 15	Feet	10	21	Vitality +1, Intelligence +2, Mind +2, Critical Hit Rate +2, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 2: Assist Allies in Defeating a Target Healer Training - Exercise 2: Heal an Ally
Brand-new Waistwrap		17	Disciples of Magic Level 15	Legs	14	29	Vitality +2, Intelligence +3, Mind +3, Critical Hit Rate +3, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 4: Avoid Engaged Targets Healer Training - Exercise 3: Heal Multiple Allies
Brand-new Robe		17	Disciples of Magic Level 15	Body	14	29	Vitality +2, Intelligence +3, Mind +3, Critical Hit Rate +3, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 6: Interact with the Battlefield Healer Training - Exercise 4: Avoid Engaged Targets

Disciples of War Loot

Item	Icon	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defence	Magic Defence	Stats and Attributes	Training Exercise
Brand-new Gloves		17	Disciples of War Level 15	Hands	16	16	Strength +2, Dexterity +2, Vitality +2, Accuracy +2, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks
Brand-new Boots		17	Disciples of War Level 15	Feet	16	16	Strength +2, Dexterity +2, Vitality +2, Critical Hit Rate +2, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 2: Assist Allies in Defeating a Target
Brand-new Skirt		17	Disciples of War Level 15	Legs	22	22	Strength +3, Dexterity +3, Vitality +3, Accuracy +3, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 4: Avoid Engaged Targets
Brand-new Tabard		17	Disciples of War Level 15	Body	22	22	Strength +3, Dexterity +3, Vitality +3, Skill Speed +3, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 6: Interact with the Battlefield

Tank Loot

Item	Icon	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defence	Magic Defence	Stats and Attributes	Training Exercise
Novice's Gauntlets		17	GLA, MRD, PLD, WAR, DRK Level 15	Hands	31	31	Strength +2, Vitality +2, Accuracy +1, Critical Hit Rate +2	Tank Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks
Brand-new Sabatons		17	GLA, MRD, PLD, WAR, DRK Level 15	Feet	31	31	Strength +2, Vitality +2, Accuracy +1, Skill Speed +2	Tank Training - Exercise 3: Execute a Combo in Battle
Brand-new Trousers		17	GLA, MRD, PLD, WAR, DRK Level 15	Legs	44	44	Strength +3, Vitality +3, Accuracy +2, Determination +2, Determination +1	Tank Training - Exercise 5: Engage Multiple Targets
Novice's Cuirass		17	GLA, MRD, PLD, WAR, DRK Level 15	Body	44	44	Strength +3, Vitality +3, Accuracy +2, Parry +3	Tank Training - Exercise 7: Engage Enemy Reinforcements

Disciples of War or Magic Loot

Item	Icon	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defence	Magic Defence	Stats and Attributes	Training Exercise
Brand-new Ring		30	Disciples of War or Magic Level 1	Ring	1	1	Strength +3, Dexterity +3, Vitality +3, Intelligence +3, Mind +3, Piety +3 +30% EXP gain when at or below level 30	DPS Training - Exercise 7: Final Exercise or Tank Training - Exercise 8: Final Exercise or Healer Training - Exercise 5: Final Exercise

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 conal 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.