{image:LimbusMap.jpg} 1 What is Limbus? In my humble opinion, Limbus is probably one of Square-Enix's greatest additions to Final Fantasy XI. Although similar in some aspects to Dynamis, Limbus is actually more akin to an extended BCNM or ENM—only, consistently more fun. Although Limbus was designed for high leveled end-game players, Square-Enix limited the number of participants to a single alliance of eighteen people. In this way, it allows smaller (non-HNM) linkshells or groups of friends to participate in an end-game event without the frustratingly long and perfunctory hours involved with the typical Dynamis run. Not to mention that ~~everyone~~ who attends Limbus can easily obtain items that are exchanged for upgraded [Artifact Armor] or for an abundance of rare/exclusive end-game armor, including ribbons, earrings, and mantles. In Limbus, your efforts are consistently rewarded; in Dynamis, you may have to wait months or even years before you get a particular drop—not to mention the other 40-50 people who may or may not be your competition. Simply put, Limbus succeeds where so many other Square-Enix events fail (i.e. Expeditionary Force, Garrison, and to a lesser extent, Dynamis). Although it takes some getting used to, Limbus is a fast-paced and enjoyable romp that you can enjoy with a small number of your very close friends. ---- 1 Apollyon & Temenos Strategies {ColorMacro:black}__Apollyon__{ColorMacro}:\\ __[NW Apollyon]__ (Magenta Chip)\\ __[SW Apollyon]__ (Charcoal Chip)\\ \\ __[NE Apollyon]__ (Smoky Chip)\\ __[SE Apollyon]__ (Smalt Chip)\\ \\ __[CS Apollyon]__ - Requires Metal Chip\\ \\ [Central Apollyon] - Proto-Omega\\ \\ {ColorMacro:black}__Temenos__{ColorMacro}:\\ __[Temenos - Northern Tower]__ (Ivory Chip)\\ __[Central Temenos - 3rd Floor]__ (Silver Chip)\\ __[Temenos - Eastern Tower]__ (Scarlet Chip)\\ __[Central Temenos - 2nd Floor]__ (Cerulean Chip)\\ __[Temenos - Western Tower]__ (Emerald Chip)\\ __[Central Temenos - 1st Floor]__ (Orchid Chip)\\ \\ __[Temenos Central Basement 1]__ - Requires Metal Chip\\ \\ [Central Temenos] - Proto-Ultima\\ \\ ---- 1 How to Participate in Limbus - You must have completed CoP 7-5: [The Warrior's Path] and be on CoP 8-1: [Garden of Antiquity] (i.e. access to Al'Taieu). The reason for this is that Limbus zones can only be entered through Al'Taieu ~~(see map above)~~. - Next, each player who wishes to enter Limbus is required to have at least __two__ key items; __Cosmo-Cleanse__ and a colored __Key Card__ that corresponds to the __Matter Diffusion Module__ of the Limbus you wish to enter. - Purchase the [Cosmo-Cleanse] __key item__ from __[Sagheera]__ (I-8) in __Port Jeuno__ for 50,000 gil; this can be repeated every 72 earth hours. - You must gather one (or all 3 if you wish) of the colored __key item__ cards: a __Red Card__, a __White Card__, and a __Black Card__. - These cards are obtained by defeating NM Euvhi: [Aw'euvhi] (Lv.78) from each of the three Northern Al'Taieu areas (red, white, and black as shown above). - The __Aw'euvhi__ are only a decent challenge and fairly simple to defeat; often times they are far more difficult to track down (unless you have a Ranger in your party). Two or three people are more than enough (if NIN or THF tank) to take one down and once you do, everyone in your party (or alliance if you're going with a large group) will receive the card key item automatically. - Limbus consists of two very distinct 'sections'—one called __Temenos__ and the other called __Apollyon__. Temenos zones architecturally resemble the [Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi] and [Garden of Ru'hmet] while Apollyon zones are reminiscent of the __Promyvions__. - Once you have obtained the appropriately colored card, you can enter __Apollyon West__, the __Temenos__ zone, or __Apollyon East__. -- __White Card__: A flexible white card covered in the fluids of a Luminian; allows you to enter __Temenos__ (North, East, and West); entrance to __Temenos__ is (H-4) in Northern Al'Taieu. -- __Red Card__: A flexible red card covered in the fluids of a Luminian; allows you to enter __Apollyon West__ (NW & SW); entrance to __Apollyon West__ is (D-6) in Northern Al'Taieu. -- __Black Card__: A flexible black card covered in the fluids of a Luminian; allows you to enter __Apollyon East__ (NE & SE); entrance to __Apollyon East__ is (K-6) in Northern Al'Taieu. - When everyone in your alliance has both __key items__, you can examine the __Matter Diffusion Module__ and select the Limbus area you wish to enter. At this point, everyone in your alliance should examine the Module and be teleported into Limbus. - There are some Limbus areas that can only be accessed by trading a specially colored chip to the __Matter Diffusion Module__. These chips are obtained when you defeat a particular Limbus zone (see below for more details). After the chip has been traded to the Module, you will be able to select these additional areas. - Your __Cosmo-Cleanse__ and colored __Key Card__ will be lost upon entering Limbus. ---- 1 General Limbus Rules Each individual Limbus zone has it's own set of rules, but they basically follow the same general formula: clear each floor, ascend, and defeat the final boss to move on. Most Limbus areas can be cleared by a ~~very~~ well-balanced and ~~highly~~ skilled party of six. However, this isn't usually recommended. Since you are limited to one full alliance (18 players) per Limbus zone, if at all possible, take the full amount. You can only attend Limbus once every 72 earth hours. The countdown starts the instant you enter a Limbus zone through the __Matter Diffusion Module__. You will be required to obtain the __Cosmo-Cleanse__ and the colored __Key Card__ key items for every Limbus event. Just like BCNM, most Limbus zones have an initial time limit of 30 earth minutes (although Central Limbus zones are exceptions). Time extensions are granted by opening specifically colored __Armoury Crates__ ~~(see below)~~ that you encounter throughout your expedition. Also, just like a BCNM, BLM and DRK will be ~~unable~~ to __Tractor__ fallen members. Therefore, if you are going to be defeated, make sure to do it in a safe place. Unlike Dynamis, you will not be allowed to re-enter a Limbus area if you __Warp__ out or __Home Point__. The __Matter Diffusion Module__ will close the instant you begin to fight, so make sure that everyone in your alliance has entered before you engage your first target (we learned this the hard way). One complaint about Limbus (similarly with most Dynamis) is that experience points are lost if you are defeated and, alternately, never gained. Although this is ~~just~~ how it is, I wish the developers would reward players with experience points (or __Limit Points__) upon completion of a Limbus zone (à la ENM) or at least have the monsters that you defeat reward you with some measly amount of exp. Too many end-game activities drain experience points instead of reward them and this is just something I would love to see changed. When you have defeated the final boss and opened the zone's last __Armoury Crate__ , you will have cleared that Limbus and be automatically teleported out. Don't worry, all items remaining in the treasure pool will still be there for you to lot on afterward. {image:Armoury Crates.jpg} Get to know your __Armoury Crates__! There are three different types of __Armoury Crates__ in Limbus. - __Time Extensions__ -- These Armoury Crates are {ColorMacro:blue}__blue__{ColorMacro} coffers with {ColorMacro:yellow}__gold__{ColorMacro} trim. -- These Armoury Crates give time extensions of up to 5, 10, or 15 minutes. - __Items__ -- These Armoury Crates are {ColorMacro:brown}__dark brown__{ColorMacro} coffers with {ColorMacro:yellow}__gold__{ColorMacro} trim. -- These Armoury Crates contain Ancient Beastcoins, AF+1 materials, Limbus chips, and crafting materials. - __HP/MP__ -- These Armoury Crates are {ColorMacro:brown}__light brown__{ColorMacro} coffers with {ColorMacro:gray}__gray__{ColorMacro} trim. -- These Armoury Crates recover the HP/MP and all the job abilities (including two hours) of your entire alliance (within radius). As you journey throughout Temenos and Apollyon, you will inevitebly stumble upon a good number of these __Armoury Crates__. Depending on the Limbus zone you are attending, the conditions for which they appear will vary dramatically. You should have one person designated to open __Armoury Crates__ during each Limbus; that way nobody mistakenly opens an HP/MP Crate while people are out of range or is responsible for causing other __Armoury Crates__ to dissapear. For instance, certain Limbus zones require you to choose ~~one~~ __Armoury Crate__; once it's open, all the other crates will dissapear. Opening an __Armoury Crate__ in other zones will sometimes release a very unhappy Avatar who proceeds to __Astral Flow__ your alliance to death. Then, there are those Limbus areas where __Armoury Crates__ are actually Mimics in disguise. Lastly, it is important to note that, while Temenos and Apollyon both drop ~~different sets~~ (see below) of AF+1 material, each individual Limbus zone has the same chance of dropping AF+1 materials for every single job. ---- 1 Nashira Armor __Nashira Set__\\ Obtained by trading items dropped from __[Proto-Ultima]__\\ Usable by BLU, WHM, BLM, RDM, SMN\\ {table}|Nashira Armor|Level|Slot|DEF|Stats|Item Needed {image:Nashira Turban.jpg}|__[Nashira Turban]__|Lv.75|Head|DEF:19|Magic Accuracy +5\\Enmity -5\\Haste +2%\\Spell Interruption Rate -10%|Ultima's Cerebrum {image:Nashira Manteel.jpg}|__[Nashira Manteel]__|Lv.75|Body:|DEF:41|Healing Magic Skill +5\\Dark Magic Skill +5\\Magic Accuracy +5\\Haste +3%|Ultima's Heart {image:Nashira Gages.jpg}|__[Nashira Gages]__|Lv.75|Hands|DEF:18|Magic Accuracy +3\\Enmity -4\\Avatar Perpetuation Cost -1\\Haste +1%|Ultima's Claw {image:Nashira Seraweels.jpg}|__[Nashira Seraweels]__|Lv.75|Legs|DEF:30|Divine Magic Skill +5\\Enfeebling Magic Skill +5\\Magic Accuracy +3\\Haste +2%|Ultima's Leg {image:Nashira Crackows.jpg}|__[Nashira Crackows]__|Lv.75|Feet|DEF:13|Elemental Magic Skill +5\\Summoning Magic Skill +5\\Magic Accuracy +2\\Haste +1%|Ultima's Tail {table} __Full Set__:\\ Magic Accuracy +16\\ Enmity -9\\ Haste +9%\\ Spell Interruption Rate -10%\\ Healing Magic Skill +5\\ Dark Magic Skill +5\\ Divine Magic Skill +5\\ Enfeebling Magic Skill +5\\ Summoning Magic Skill +5\\ Avatar Perpetuation Cost -1\\ ---- 1 Homam Armor __Homam Set__\\ Obtained by trading items dropped from __[Proto-Omega]__\\ Usable by BLU, THF, PLD, DRK, DRG\\ {table}|Homam Armor|Level|Slot|DEF|Stats|Item Needed {image:Homam Zucchetto.jpg}|__[Homam Zucchetto]__|Lv.75|Head|DEF:26|HP+22\\MP+20\\Accuracy +4\\Enmity +3\\Haste +3%|Omega's Eye {image:Homam Corazza.jpg}|__[Homam Corazza]__|Lv.75|Body|DEF:49|HP+28\\MP+28\\Accuracy +15\\Enhances 'Triple Attack' Effect|Omega's Heart {image:Homam Manopolas.jpg}|__[Homam Manopolas]__|Lv.75|Hands|DEF:20|HP+20\\MP+20\\Accuracy +4\\Enmity +3\\Haste +3%|Omega's Foreleg {image:Homam Cosciales.jpg}|__[Homam Cosicales]__|Lv.75|Legs|DEF:35|HP+26\\MP+26\\Accuracy +3\\Enhances 'Fast Cast' Effect\\Haste +3%|Omega's Hind Leg {image:Homam Gambieras.jpg}|__[Homam Gambieras]__|Lv.75|Feet|DEF:16|HP+31\\MP+31\\Accuracy +6\\Ranged Accuracy +6\\Haste +3%\\Wyvern: HP+50|Omega's Tail {table} __Full Set__:\\ HP+127\\ MP+125\\ Accuracy +32\\ Ranged Accuracy +6\\ Enmity +6\\ Haste +12%\\ Enhances 'Triple Attack' Effect\\ Enhances 'Fast Cast' Effect\\ Wyvern: HP+50\\ ---- 1 Limbus Rewards {table}|75 Anicent Beastcoins|Level|Slot|DEF|Stats|Jobs {image:Boxer's Mantle.jpg}|__[Boxer's Mantle]__|Lv.70|Ear|DEF:8|Guard Skill +10\\Evasion Skill +10\\Shield Skill +10\\Parrying Skill +10|All {image:Brutal Earring.jpg}|__[Brutal Earring]__|Lv.75|Ear|DEF:0|Enhances Double Attack Effect\\Store TP+1|All {image:Gunner's Mantle.jpg}|__[Gunner's Mantle]__|Lv.70|Back|DEF:7|Attack -10\\Ranged Accuracy -10\\Ranged Attack +20|All {image:Loquacious Earring.jpg}|__[Loquacious Earring]__|Lv.75|Ear|DEF:0|MP+30\\Enhances Fast Cast Effect|All {image:Musical Earring.jpg}|__[Musical Earring]__|Lv.70|Ear|DEF:0|Evasion +5\\String Instrument Skill +5\\Wind Instrument Skill +5|All {image:Stealth Earring.jpg}|__[Stealth Earring]__|Lv.70|Ear|DEF:0|Ninjitsu Skill +5\\Enhances Resist Silence Effect|All {table} {table}|150 Anicent Beastcoins|Level|Slot|DEF|Stats|Jobs {image:Flawless Ribbon.jpg}|__[Flawless Ribbon]__|Lv.75|Head|DEF:18|Resist vs Light +30\\Resist vs Dark +30\\Enhances Killer Effects\\Increases Resistance to All Status Ailments|All {image:Charger Mantle.jpg}|__[Charger Mantle]__|Lv.70|Back|DEF:7|Attack +20\\Ranged Accuracy -10\\Ranged Attack -10|BRD/BST/DRK\\DRG/MNK/NIN\\PLD/RDM/RNG\\SAM/THF/WAR {image:Jaeger Mantle.jpg}|__[Jaeger Mantle]__|Lv.70|Back|DEF:7|Attack -10\\Ranged Accuracy +20\\Ranged Attack -10|BRD/BST/DRK\\DRG/MNK/NIN\\PLD/RDM/RNG\\SAM/THF/WAR {table} ---- 1 Apollyon Materials - Here's a quick reference list of items that drop in Apollyon and which job(s) they benefit. {table}-|Material|Which Job?|Apollyon {image:Ancient Brass.jpg}|__Ancient Brass__|Monk|__Apollyon__ {image:Argyro Rivet.jpg}|__Argyro Rivet__|Warrior|__Apollyon__ {image:Astral Leather.jpg}|__Astral Leather__|Summoner|__Apollyon__ {image:Benedict Yarn.jpg}|__Benedict Yarn__|White Mage|__Apollyon__ {image:Black Rivet.jpg}|__Black Rivet__|Dark Knight|__Apollyon__ {image:Blue Rivet.jpg}|__Blue Rivet__|Dragoon|__Apollyon__ {image:Brown Doeskin.jpg}|__Brown Doeskin__|Bard|__Apollyon__ {image:Cardinal Cloth.jpg}|__Cardinal Cloth__|Red Mage|__Apollyon__ {image:Charcoal Cotton.jpg}|__Charcoal Cotton__|Ranger|__Apollyon__ {image:Diabolic Yarn.jpg}|__Diabolic Yarn__|Black Mage|__Apollyon__ {image:Ebony Lacquer.jpg}|__Ebony Lacquer__|Ninja|__Apollyon__ {image:Fetid Lanolin.jpg}|__Fetid Lanolin__|Beastmaster|__Apollyon__ {image:Kurogane.jpg}|__Kurogane__|Samurai|__Apollyon__ {image:Light Filament.jpg}|__Light Filament__|Thief|__Apollyon__ {image:White Rivet.jpg}|__White Rivet__|Paladin|__Apollyon__ {table} ---- 1 Temenos Materials - Here's a quick reference list of items that drop in Temenos and which job(s) they benefit. {table}-|Material|Which Job?|Temenos {image:Benedict Silk.jpg}|__Benedict Silk__|White Mage|__Temenos__ {image:Chameleon Yarn.jpg}|__Chameleon Yarn__|Ranger|__Temenos__ {image:Cobalt Mythril Sheet.jpg}|__Cobalt Mythril Sheet__|Dragoon|__Temenos__ {image:Coiled Yarn.jpg}|__Coiled Yarn__|Bard|__Temenos__ {image:Dark Orichalcum.jpg}|__Dark Orichalcum__|Dark Knight|__Temenos__ {image:Diabolic Silk.jpg}|__Diabolic Silk__|Black Mage|__Temenos__ {image:Ecarlate Cloth.jpg}|__Ecarlate Cloth__|Warrior|__Temenos__ {image:Glittering Yarn.jpg}|__Glittering Yarn__|Summoner|__Temenos__ {image:Plaited Cord.jpg}|__Plaited Cord__|Ninja|__Temenos__ {image:Ruby Silk Thread.jpg}|__Ruby Silk Thread__|Red Mage|__Temenos__ {image:Scarlet Odoshi.jpg}|__Scarlet Odoshi__|Samurai|__Temenos__ {image:Smalt Leather.jpg}|__Smalt Leather__|Beastmaster|__Temenos__ {image:Snowy Cermet.jpg}|__Snowy Cermet__|Paladin|__Temenos__ {image:Supple Skin.jpg}|__Supple Skin__|Thief|__Temenos__ {image:Utopian Gold Thread.jpg}|__Utopian Gold Thread__|Monk|__Temenos__ {table} ---- 2006-05-16 12:35:48.745 2005-10-19 16:35:38.983 Ancient Brass.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:10:36 CST 2005 Argyro Rivet.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:10:58 CST 2005 Armoury Crates.jpg Thu Mar 30 19:53:41 CST 2006 Astral Leather.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:11:10 CST 2005 Benedict Silk.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:11:21 CST 2005 Benedict Yarn.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:11:35 CST 2005 Black Rivet.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:12:04 CST 2005 Blue Rivet.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:13:07 CST 2005 Boxer's Mantle.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:39:35 CDT 2006 Brown Doeskin.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:13:35 CST 2005 Brutal Earring.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:39:44 CDT 2006 Cardinal Cloth.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:19:07 CST 2005 Chameleon Yarn.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:20:45 CST 2005 Charcoal Cotton.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:22:01 CST 2005 Charger Mantle.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:39:52 CDT 2006 Cobalt Mythril Sheet.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:22:14 CST 2005 Coiled Yarn.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:22:52 CST 2005 Dark Orichalcum.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:23:25 CST 2005 Diabolic Silk.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:23:39 CST 2005 Diabolic Yarn.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:24:01 CST 2005 Ebony Lacquer.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:24:16 CST 2005 Ecarlate Cloth.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:24:29 CST 2005 Fetid Lanolin.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:24:39 CST 2005 Flawless Ribbon.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:40:19 CDT 2006 Glittering Yarn.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:25:05 CST 2005 Gunner's Mantle.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:40:29 CDT 2006 Homam Corazza.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:40:36 CDT 2006 Homam Cosciales.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:40:43 CDT 2006 Homam Gambieras.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:40:51 CDT 2006 Homam Manopolas.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:41:00 CDT 2006 Homam Zucchetto.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:41:07 CDT 2006 Jaeger Mantle.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:41:25 CDT 2006 Sat Nov 26 01:26:02 CST 2005 Light Filament.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:27:01 CST 2005 Tue Feb 14 14:19:17 CST 2006 Loquacious Earring.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:41:33 CDT 2006 Musical Earring.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:41:43 CDT 2006 Nashira Crackows.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:42:07 CDT 2006 Nashira Gages.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:41:52 CDT 2006 Nashira Manteel.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:42:14 CDT 2006 Nashira Seraweels.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:42:22 CDT 2006 Nashira Turban.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:42:31 CDT 2006 Omega's Heart.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:39:24 CDT 2006 Plaited Cord.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:27:13 CST 2005 Ruby Silk Thread.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:27:24 CST 2005 Scarlet Odoshi.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:28:05 CST 2005 Smalt Leather.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:28:19 CST 2005 Snowy Cermet.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:28:32 CST 2005 Stealth Earring.jpg Fri Apr 07 11:42:52 CDT 2006 Supple Skin.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:28:40 CST 2005 Utopian Gold Thread.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:29:36 CST 2005 White Rivet.jpg Sat Nov 26 01:29:46 CST 2005 Fri Nov 25 15:21:05 CST 2005