Patch 2.25 is now live as of today with many new things for PvP, a significant amount being new gear for PvP. But the 15% echo buff for Binding Coil is now present and the new materia feature, which is a trade in system. Simply give any 5 materia to the NPC and received a different materia back, it maybe of lower, equal or higher tier to what you handed. It's been too early to tell if there is a pattern or formula for receiving better materia aside from putting the materia of the tier you want.

Patch 2.25 will introduce new ranks and rewards to the Wolves' Den, the next phase of the Echo in the Binding Coil of Bahamut, and much more. Event

A new quest has been added.

Quest Required Level and Location
Marvelously Mutable Materia Level 19
Central Thanalan (X:23 Y:14)
NPC: Kokosamu


The strength of the Echo granted in the Binding Coil of Bahamut has been increased.

The Echo will take effect upon entering the Binding Coil of Bahamut, increasing players' maximum HP, damage dealt, and healing magic potency by 15%.
* Unlike other instances, the strength of the Echo will not increase upon total party incapacitation.
* The Echo will not be applied in Turn 3.
* The strength of the Echo is scheduled to be increased two weeks after the release of patch 2.25.

The Tidal Wave Shield and Tidal Wave Buckler have been added as rewards to The Whorleater (Extreme).

Players who have already used a Mirror of the Whorl to upgrade a wave shield or wave buckler prior to patch 2.25 will be compensated with an additional Mirror of the Whorl.
* These mirrors will be distributed via the moogle delivery service after the release of patch 2.25.

Players who have completed the quest "A Relic Reborn" in Version 1.0 can unlock the Hydra and Dhorme Chimera trials at the following locations:

A Relic Reborn: The Chimera - Coerthas Central Highlands (X:32 Y:7)

A Relic Reborn: The Hydra - Eastern Thanalan (X:14 Y:30)



Ventures have been added as rewards for treasure hunting.

The number of seeds obtained through intercrossing when using Shroud Topsoil has been adjusted.

This adjustment is intended to ensure balance with the number of seeds received when intercrossing using Shroud Topsoil in comparison to Thanalan Topsoil.

A system message will be displayed when Challenge Log entries near completion.


Battle System

The maximum PvP rank has been raised to 40.

New PvP gear has been added.

The following PvP gear can now be purchased from the Storm Private and Storm Sergeant NPCs at Wolves' Den Pier (X:6 Y:5)



Item Category
Lionsmane Blade Gladiator's Arm Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Hawkwing Claws Pugilist's Arm Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Bearsmaw Axe Marauder's Arm Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Snakestongue Spear Lancer's Arm Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Birdsong Bow Archer's Arm Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Swansgrace Cane Two--handed Conjurer's Arm Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Wolfseye Staff Two--handed Thaumaturge's Arm Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elkhorn Grimoire Arcanist's Grimoire Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elktail Grimoire Arcanist's Grimoire Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Lionsmane Shield Shield Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 40
Lionsmane Armet Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Hawkwing Armet Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Bearsmaw Armet Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Snakestongue Helm Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Birdsong Mask Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Swansgrace Hood Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Wolfseye Hat Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elkhorn Hat Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elktail Hat Head Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Lionsmane Cuirass Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Hawkwing Cyclas Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Bearsmaw Cuirass Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Snakestongue Scale Mail Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Birdsong Coat Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Swansgrace Coat Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Wolfseye Coat Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elkhorn Robe Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elktail Robe Body Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 38
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Lionsmane Gauntlets Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Hawkwing Gauntlets Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Bearsmaw Gauntlets Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Snakestongue Gauntlets Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Birdsong Gloves Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Swansgrace Armguards Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Wolfseye Long Gloves Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elkhorn Gloves Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elktail Gloves Hands Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 34
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Lionsmane Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Hawkwing Rope Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Bearsmaw Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Snakestongue Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Birdsong Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Swansgrace Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Wolfseye Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elkhorn Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elktail Belt Waist Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Lionsmane Breeches Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Hawkwing Gaskins Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Bearsmaw Hose Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Snakestongue Brais Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Birdsong Breeches Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Swansgrace Hose Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Wolfseye Brais Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elkhorn Slops Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elktail Slops Legs Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 36
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Lionsmane Sabatons Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Hawkwing Boots Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Bearsmaw Sabatons Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Snakestongue Greaves Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Birdsong Boots Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Swansgrace Boots Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Wolfseye Thighboots Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elkhorn Thighboots Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Elktail Thighboots Feet Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 32
Materia effects active during PvP only.
Hellwolf Choker of Fending Necklace Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Choker of Slaying Necklace Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Choker of Aiming Necklace Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Choker of Casting Necklace Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Choker of Healing Necklace Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Earrings of Fending Earrings Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Earrings of Slaying Earrings Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Earrings of Aiming Earrings Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Earrings of Casting Earrings Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Earrings of Healing Earrings Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Bracelets of Fending Bracelets Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Bracelets of Slaying Bracelets Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Bracelets of Aiming Bracelets Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Bracelets of Casting Bracelets Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Bracelets of Healing Bracelets Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Ring of Fending Ring Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Ring of Slaying Ring Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Ring of Aiming Ring Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Ring of Casting Ring Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30
Hellwolf Ring of Healing Ring Item Level: 100 / Equipment Level: 50
Cannot equip if PvP rank is below 30



Items

The Materia Transmutation system has been added.

Materia transmutation can be unlocked by completing the following quest:

Quest Marvelously Mutable Materia
Required Level Level 19
Location Central Thanalan (X:23 Y:14)
NPC: Kokosamu
Prerequisites Players must first complete the quest "Life, Materia, and Everything."


Class requirements for the following gear have been changed:

Item Before After
Artisan's Spectacles Disciple of the Hand -> All Classes
Forager's Hat Disciple of the Land -> All Classes


The following gear can now be dyed:

Darklight Helm / Darklight Eyepatch of Striking / Darklight Eyepatch of Aiming / Heavy Darklight Armor / Darklight Cuirass / Darklight Corselet of Striking / Darklight Corselet of Aiming / Darklight Cowl of Casting / Darklight Cowl of Healing / Heavy Darklight Flanchard / Darklight Trousers / Darklight Subligar / Darklight Kecks / Darklight Breeches of Casting / Darklight Breeches of Healing / Heavy Darklight Gauntlets / Darklight Gauntlets / Darklight Bracers of Striking / Darklight Bracers of Aiming / Darklight Gloves of Casting / Darklight Gloves of Healing / Darklight Sollerets / Darklight Caligae of Striking / Darklight Caligae of Aiming / Darklight Boots of Casting / Darklight Boots of Healing

The color of the following item icons has been changed to improve visibility:

Atma of the Maiden / Atma of the Scorpion / Atma of the Water-bearer / Atma of the Goat / Atma of the Bull / Atma of the Ram / Atma of the Twins / Atma of the Lion / Atma of the Fish / Atma of the Archer / Atma of the Scales / Atma of the Crab


System

New achievements have been added.

Title Requirements Reward
Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Maelstrom V Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Maelstrom. Title: Lominsan Stalker
Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Twin Adder V Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Twin Title: Gridanian Stalker
Cutting Your Wolf Loose: Immortal Flames V Achieve PvP rank 40 with the Immortal Flames. Title: Ul'dahn Stalker
I Got a Good Materia Obtain a high-grade materia through transmutation. -


The average waiting time for Melee DPS and Ranged DPS will now be displayed separately in the Duty Finder.

Treasure maps and Trials of the Braves books can now be viewed while mounted.

Certain furnishings can no longer be obtained via quick exploration ventures.

This adjustment is intended to ensure balance in the distribution of materials and items related to high-level recipes introduced in patch 2.2.

To reduce system load when scaling the chat log window, the maximum number of lines displayed has been adjusted. (PlayStation®4).


Resolved Issues

The following issues have been addressed:

An issue wherein players could not complete the quest "Highway Robbery" under certain conditions.

An issue wherein players would remain level synced after a FATE had ended.

An issue wherein the Rotten Stench ability would deal reduced damage under certain conditions in the Second Coil of Bahamut.

An issue wherein the following items could not be delivered for Expert Delivery missions:

Lapis Cross / Aquamarine Cross / Emerald Leaf / Emerald Bough / Gold Scales / Platinum Scales / On the Properties of Beastmen
An issue wherein no animation was displayed when using the item Cherry Confetti.

The parameters for Gloam Boots have been corrected as follows:

Before: Strength+24 Vitality+28 Accuracy+18 Skillspeed+25
After: Strength+24 Vitality+28 Determination+12 Skillspeed+25
An issue wherein the game client would crash when opening the Fishing Log.

An issue wherein the game client would crash when repeatedly changing areas.

An issue wherein retainer names would occasionally display incorrectly during a retainer venture.

An issue wherein direct chat would not function properly even when activated in the Character Configuration menu.

An issue wherein the game client would forcibly close when using Teleport or Return. (PlayStation®4).


Source: FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone | Patch 2.25 Notes (04/23/2014)