Final Fantasy 14 Is Making A Change To Chaotic Raid Rewards

Summary

• Responding to player feedback, Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.16 will introduce a Clouddark Demimateria exchange system.
• Players can trade Clouddark Demimateria I for Clouddark Demimateria II, facilitating purchases of high-demand items like a mount and hairstyle.
• Further adjustments based on player feedback are anticipated, potentially impacting future raid content updates.

Final Fantasy XIV has announced changes to the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid reward structure in Patch 7.16, addressing player concerns. Starting January 21st, players with excess Clouddark Demimateria I will be able to exchange them for Clouddark Demimateria II.

The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid, introduced on December 24th, challenges up to 24 players against the final boss from A Realm Reborn's World of Darkness alliance raid. This challenging encounter incorporates mechanics from Shadowbringers’ Eden raid series. Successful completion rewards players with Clouddark Demimateria I and II, with bonus Demimateria II awarded based on first-time clears.

Square Enix's announcement confirms the upcoming Clouddark Demimateria exchange in Patch 7.16. While the exact exchange rate remains undisclosed, this change will improve accessibility to the "A Half Times Two" hairstyle and the "Dais of Darkness" mount, both requiring significant amounts of Clouddark Demimateria II.

Final Fantasy XIV Adding Clouddark Demimateria Exchange In Patch 7.16

• Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.16 will implement a Clouddark Demimateria exchange system in response to player feedback.
• Players can exchange Clouddark Demimateria I for Clouddark Demimateria II at a rate to be announced.
• The "A Half Times Two" hairstyle and "Dais of Darkness" mount, purchasable with Clouddark Demimateria II, will be available on the market board.
• Further adjustments based on ongoing player feedback are expected.

Both the mount and hairstyle will be marketable, influencing their prices upon Patch 7.16's release. Square Enix emphasizes that these changes are directly driven by player feedback, with further adjustments possible in subsequent updates. Patch 7.16, the first content update of 2025, will also feature the concluding chapter of the Dawntrail Role Quest series.

Significant job balance updates are not anticipated in Patch 7.16; players will need to await Patch 7.2 for those changes. The impact of player feedback on future raid content throughout 2025 remains to be seen.