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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*''' Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.
**If your party does not have a main tank then one of the melee frontline will need to act as a "First Hate," using an ability like [[Provoke]] to establish enmity. This keeps the backline mostly safe. The mob will eventually "bounce around" between all the frontline as they deal damage/skillchain, until the mob is defeated.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid DPS/utility role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank, or to manage hate between the frontline if there is no tank.
**Allows some melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play/skillchain coordination.
**Needs a buddy to always be standing behind the mob to be their SATA ([[Sneak Attack]], [[Trick Attack]]) partner.

*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM, BLM/RDM, or PLD.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS''' (At least 1 melee/nin recommended from levels 30-49 for SATA without Assassin trait)
** One melee opens skillchains for THF
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# Melee pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull
# The other 2 melee may skillchain as well for dual skillchain MB

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank or melee/nin using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank + other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tank Strategies
* WAR/NIN
* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
**Are viable for a first voke/hate
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate.
** The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control.
** The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than parties with a support; Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well
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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and steady kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times, and monitoring of recast time of Utsusemi
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows, may even need to turn around to stop DPS to reduce enmity
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support frontline
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*''' Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.
**If your party does not have a main tank then one of the melee frontline will need to act as a "First Hate," using an ability like [[Provoke]] to establish enmity. This keeps the backline mostly safe. The mob will eventually "bounce around" between all the frontline as they deal damage/skillchain, until the mob is defeated.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid DPS/utility role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank, or to manage hate between the frontline if there is no tank.
**Allows some melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play/skillchain coordination.
**Needs a buddy to always be standing behind the mob to be their SATA ([[Sneak Attack]], [[Trick Attack]]) partner.

*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS''' (At least 1 melee/nin recommended from levels 30-49 for SATA without Assassin trait)
** One melee opens skillchains for THF
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# Melee pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull
# The other 2 melee may skillchain as well for dual skillchain MB

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank or melee/nin using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank + other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tank Strategies
* WAR/NIN
* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
**Are viable for a first voke/hate
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate.
** The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control.
** The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than parties with a support; Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well
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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and steady kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times, and monitoring of recast time of Utsusemi
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows, may even need to turn around to stop DPS to reduce enmity
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support frontline
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

Party Leader Guide

2026-04-27T15:15:42Z

Txtoast: /* No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party */

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS''' (At least 1 melee/nin recommended from levels 30-49 for SATA without Assassin trait)
** One melee opens skillchains for THF
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# Melee pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull
# The other 2 melee may skillchain as well for dual skillchain MB

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank or melee/nin using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank + other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tank Strategies
* WAR/NIN
* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
**Are viable for a first voke/hate
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate.
** The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control.
** The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than parties with a support; Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well
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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and steady kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times, and monitoring of recast time of Utsusemi
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows, may even need to turn around to stop DPS to reduce enmity
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support frontline
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
</div>
 
For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS''' (At least 1 melee/nin recommended from levels 30-49 for SATA without Assassin trait)
** One melee opens skillchains for THF
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# Melee pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull
# The other 2 melee may skillchain as well for dual skillchain MB

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank or melee/nin using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank + other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tank Strategies
* WAR/NIN
* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
**Are viable for a first voke/hate
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate.
** The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control.
** The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than parties with a support; Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well
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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

Party Leader Guide

2026-04-27T14:59:12Z

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
</div>
 
For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS''' (At least 1 melee/nin recommended from levels 30-49 for SATA without Assassin trait)
** One melee opens skillchains for THF
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# Melee pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull
# The other 2 melee may skillchain as well for dual skillchain MB

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank or melee/nin using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank + other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tank Strategies
* WAR/NIN
* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
**Are viable for a first voke/hate
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate.
** The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control.
** The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than parties with a support; Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well
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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

Party Leader Guide

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tank Strategies
* WAR/NIN
* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
**Are viable for a first voke/hate
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. The melee/nin gets hate from SATA, and gets some shadows eaten up for co-tanking.
** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tank Strategies
* WAR/NIN
* DRK/NIN (37+ for Stun)
* SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye)
* MNK/WAR (using dodge (25+), chakra(35+), and counterstance (45+)
**Are viable for a first voke/hate
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50
** The WAR DRK SAM or MNK/WAR will first provoke/stun for hate. The THF and other melee/nin will get on the opposite side of the mob for SATA and enmity control. It's fine if the melee/nin gets hate from SATA and gets some shadows eaten up.
** Dual Skillchaining + MBing highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
*2 mages recommended for back-up healing/refresh support

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as BLM/WHM, melee/BRD, or DRG/WHM (lvl 60+).

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD or SMN for refresh and level 42+ for Regen and Cure III.

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
</div>
 
For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

Party Leader Guide

2026-04-12T17:23:48Z

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together. Instead of soloing easy preys, a party targets very tough to incredibly tough mobs, and takes them out together as a team.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
</div>
 
For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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==Intro==
This guide is based off of a guide that was provided during Horizon Rebase Beta. Special thanks to the devs!

The information provided below can be helpful in copying macros and config settings from 1 character to another/new character. This guide can also be used to backup your character macros and system configurations.

*NOTE: Using multiple accounts on the same IP address is expressly forbidden without an IP exception!

Review https://horizonxi.com/rules for more information.

==User Macros and Settings==
FFXI stores your macros and other character specific settings inside a folder in your FFXI install:

(install location) > SquareEnix > FINAL FANTASY XI > USER

Each character you create has a folder here that corresponds with the hexadecimal ID of your character.

To find the same folder from your normal Horizon install, you can find your character ID via addons like mobdb:

[[File:MOBDBEXID.png|thumb|center]]

The ID shown here is 38621, which can then be converted into hexadecimal (you can ask google or use a [https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/decimal-to-hex.html tool like this]) is 96DD.

We can see this character folder inside the USER folder:

[[File:USERFOLDEREX.png|thumb|center]]

Copy all the contents of the character folder. This includes everything you would find in your in-game ‘Macros’ and ‘Config’ Menus.

Then paste all of the files into another character's USER folder.

This should bring over all of the character's specific config and macros to the other character!

You could also save these files for backup.

==Addon Configs==
You can also copy addon settings from one character to another!

The majority of addons have a folder for them in [install folder]/config/addons, and they store your settings in folder inside these folders, named in the format of Charactername_ID. Simply copy the contents of your normal characters config into the one for your other character.

Unfortunately, you have to do this for every individual addon you want to copy the config for, so its a little tedious.

How to Copy Macros

2026-04-12T00:02:27Z

Txtoast:

==Intro==
This guide is based off of a guide that was provided during Horizon Rebase Beta. Special thanks to the devs!

The information provided below can be helpful in copying macros and config settings from 1 character to another/new character.

*NOTE: Using multiple accounts on the same IP address is expressly forbidden without an IP exception!

Review https://horizonxi.com/rules for more information.

==User Macros and Settings==
FFXI stores your macros and other character specific settings inside a folder in your FFXI install:

(install location) > SquareEnix > FINAL FANTASY XI > USER

Each character you create has a folder here that corresponds with the hexadecimal ID of your character.

To find the same folder from your normal Horizon install, you can find your character ID via addons like mobdb:

[[File:MOBDBEXID.png|thumb|center]]

The ID shown here is 38621, which can then be converted into hexadecimal (you can ask google or use a [https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/decimal-to-hex.html tool like this]) is 96DD.

We can see this character folder inside the USER folder:

[[File:USERFOLDEREX.png|thumb|center]]

Copy all the contents of the character folder. This includes everything you would find in your in-game ‘Macros’ and ‘Config’ Menus.

Then paste all of the files into another character's USER folder.

This should bring over all of the character's specific config and macros to the other character!

==Addon Configs==
You can also copy addon settings from one character to another!

The majority of addons have a folder for them in [install folder]/config/addons, and they store your settings in folder inside these folders, named in the format of Charactername_ID. Simply copy the contents of your normal characters config into the one for your other character.

Unfortunately, you have to do this for every individual addon you want to copy the config for, so its a little tedious.

How to Copy Macros

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Txtoast:

==User Macros and Settings==
This guide is based off of a guide that was provided during Horizon Rebase Beta. Special thanks to the devs!

FFXI stores your macros and other character specific settings inside a folder in your FFXI install:

(install location) > SquareEnix > FINAL FANTASY XI > USER

Each character you create has a folder here that corresponds with the hexadecimal ID of your character.

To find the same folder from your normal Horizon install, you can find your character ID via addons like mobdb:

[[File:MOBDBEXID.png|thumb|center]]

The ID shown here is 38621, which can then be converted into hexadecimal (you can ask google or use a [https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/decimal-to-hex.html tool like this]) is 96DD.

We can see this character folder inside the USER folder:

[[File:USERFOLDEREX.png|thumb|center]]

Copy all the contents of the character folder. This includes everything you would find in your in-game ‘Macros’ and ‘Config’ Menus.

Then paste all of the files into another character's USER folder.

This should bring over all of the character's specific config and macros to the other character!

==Addon Configs==
You can also copy addon settings from one character to another!

The majority of addons have a folder for them in [install folder]/config/addons, and they store your settings in folder inside these folders, named in the format of Charactername_ID. Simply copy the contents of your normal characters config into the one for your other character.

Unfortunately, you have to do this for every individual addon you want to copy the config for, so its a little tedious.

How to Copy Macros

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Txtoast:

How to Copy Macros

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Txtoast:

==User Macros and Settings==
This guide is based off of the guide that was provided during Horizon Rebase Beta. Special thanks to the devs!

FFXI stores your macros and other character specific settings inside a folder in your FFXI install:

(install location) > SquareEnix > FINAL FANTASY XI > USER

Each character you create has a folder here that corresponds with the hexadecimal ID of your character.

To find the same folder from your normal Horizon install, you can find your character ID via addons like mobdb:

[[File:MOBDBEXID.png|thumb|center]]

The ID shown here is 38621, which can then be converted into hexadecimal (you can ask google or use a [https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/decimal-to-hex.html tool like this]) is 96DD.

We can see this character folder inside the USER folder:

[[File:USERFOLDEREX.png|thumb|center]]

Copy all the contents of the character folder. This includes everything you would find in your in-game ‘Macros’ and ‘Config’ Menus.

Then paste all of the files into another character's USER folder.

This should bring over all of your base game character specific config!

File:USERFOLDEREX.png

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Txtoast:

How to Copy Macros

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Txtoast:

==User Macros and Settings==
This guide is based off of the guide that was provided during Horizon Rebase Beta. Special thanks to the devs!

FFXI stores your macros and other character specific settings inside a folder in your FFXI install:

(install location) > SquareEnix > FINAL FANTASY XI > USER

Each character you create has a folder here that corresponds with the hexadecimal ID of your character.

To find the same folder from your normal Horizon install, you can find your character ID via addons like mobdb:

[[File:MOBDBEXID.png|thumb|center]]

The ID shown here is 38621, which can then be converted into hexadecimal (you can ask google or use a [https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/decimal-to-hex.html tool like this]) is 96DD.

We can see this character folder inside the USER folder:

Copy all the contents of the character folder. This includes everything you would find in your in-game ‘Macros’ and ‘Config’ Menus.

Then paste all of the files into another character's USER folder.

This should bring over all of your base game character specific config!

File:MOBDBEXID.png

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Txtoast:

How to Copy Macros

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Txtoast: Created page with "==User Macros and Settings== This guide is based off of the guide that was provided during Horizon Rebase Beta. Special thanks to the devs! FFXI stores your macros and other character specific settings inside a folder in your FFXI install: (install location) > SquareEnix > FINAL FANTASY XI > USER Each character you create has a folder here that corresponds with the hexadecimal ID of your character. To find the same folder from your normal Horizon install, you can fi..."

==User Macros and Settings==
This guide is based off of the guide that was provided during Horizon Rebase Beta. Special thanks to the devs!

FFXI stores your macros and other character specific settings inside a folder in your FFXI install:

(install location) > SquareEnix > FINAL FANTASY XI > USER

Each character you create has a folder here that corresponds with the hexadecimal ID of your character.

To find the same folder from your normal Horizon install, you can find your character ID via addons like mobdb:

The ID shown here is 38621, which can then be converted into hexadecimal (you can ask google or use a [https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/decimal-to-hex.html tool like this]) is 96DD.

We can see this character folder inside the USER folder:

Copy all the contents of the character folder. This includes everything you would find in your in-game ‘Macros’ and ‘Config’ Menus.

Then paste all of the files into another character's USER folder.

This should bring over all of your base game character specific config!

Category:Guides

2026-04-11T23:16:41Z

Txtoast: /* Macros */

{{Tocright}}
= [[HorizonXI Wiki|HorizonXI Wiki]] - Guides =
Please feel free to expand on this page and add in any and all guides added to the wiki! If you are creating a guide, please add the {{tl|guide}} template and <nowiki>[[Category:Guides]]</nowiki> to the top of them.

== New Player Guides ==
* [[New Player FAQ]]
* [[Tips & Explanations for New Players, Newbies, and n00bs]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13rwdBZi2d8ubOz71mGWxur3Hzjf2ghseehg2hZf95Kk/edit ELI5 Horizon New Player Guide]
* [[Beginner How-To Guide]]
* [[List of things different on HorizonXI (maybe not listed elsewhere.)]]
* [[:Category:Terminology|In-game Terminology]]
* [[Fundamental Graphical & Interface Improvements]]
* [[Reputation-guide]]
* [[Tutorial NPC]]
=== Character Progression ===
* [[Character Progression Guide 1-75 for New Players]]
* [[Efficient Windurst Starting Guide 1-11]]

=== Making Gil ===
* [[Auction House Guide]]
* [[Make Gil as a New Player With This One Easy Trick!]]
* [[Gil: A Guide of Player Economy]]

=== Quests===
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iM7tpyJVSiscorfLREVO5m5RdwC2JairAK6aKI4LVjA/edit#gid=211228980 Low Level Quests for Gear and Gil]

== Combat & Gameplay ==
* [[Treasure Chest and Coffer Guide]]
* [[Notorious Monsters: Level Guide]]
* [https://horizonffxi.wiki/File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png#file|Horizon Skillchain Chart - Level 1 and 2 Chains]
* [https://horizonffxi.wiki/File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png#file|Horizon Skillchain Chart - Level 2 and 3 Chains]

== Macros ==
* [[Beginner's Macro Guide]]
* [[Intermediate Macro Guide]]
* [[How to Copy Macros]]

== Party and Experience Points Guides ==
===New to Leveling Parties===
* [[New to XP Parties Guide]]
* [[Sushomi's Beginners Guide to Healing]]
* [[Party|Party Guide]]

===EXP Party Leader Guide===
* [[Party Leader Guide|How to Start Your Own Leveling Party]]

===Skillchain charts===
* [https://horizonffxi.wiki/File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png#file|Horizon Skillchain Chart - Level 1 and 2 Chains]
* [https://horizonffxi.wiki/File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png#file|Horizon Skillchain Chart - Level 2 and 3 Chains]

==Food==
*[[Food Effects]]

== Mission Guides ==
* [[Promyvion Guide]]
* [[Missions]]

== Crafting ==
=== Alchemy ===
* [[Alchemy Guide by Pendulum 1-60|Alchemy Guide 0-60 by Pendulum]]
* [[Alchemy Guide by Liihu 0-60|Alchemy Guide 0-60 by Liihu]]

===Cooking===
*[[Cooking_0-60_Guide|Cooking 0-60 Guide]]

=== Goldsmithing ===
 

=== Smithing ===
* [[Smithing Guide 0-60 by Pendulum|Smithing Guide 0-60 by Pendulum]]
* [[Smithing guide by Ctownwood and comments|Smithing guide 0-70 and comments by Ctownwood Edits by Mspy]]

=== Fishing ===
* [[The Most Basic Fishing Guide Ever|The Most Basic Fishing Guide Ever By Dejey]]
* [[Fishing Like a Pro 1-100 by Pepen|Fishing Like a Pro 0-100 by Pepen]]

== HELM and Hobbies ==
=== Chocobo Digging ===
* [[:Category:Chocobo Digging|The Complete Digging Manual]]

=== Clamming ===
* [[Sushomi's Clamming Guide]]
* [[Clamming: An Analysis By Sushomi]]

=== Mining ===
* [[:Category:Mining|No Diamond Pickaxes Necessary]]

== Job Specific ==
=== Thief ===
* [[Thief Endgame Gear Guide]]
* [[EXP Party Guide - Thief]]
*[[Terminalbloom's THF gear guide]]

=== Black Mage ===
* [[Black Mage Solo Guide]]
* [[Standard EXP Party Guide - Black Mage]]
* [[Equipment Guide/Black Mage]]

=== Dark Knight ===
* [[Dark Knight Guide by Riverking]]

=== Paladin ===
* [[EXP Party Guide - Paladin]]

===Beastmaster===
* [[Beastmaster Leveling Guide]]
*[[Bst_gear_guide|BST Gear Guide]]
* [[Xlight's BST Burn Guide]]

== Endgame ==
* [[Sea NM System]]

== Events ==
=== Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza ===
* [[Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza 2023]]
* [[Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza 2024]]
* [[Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza 2025]]

=== Sunbreeze Festival ===
* [[Sunbreeze Festival 2023/Guide|Sunbreeze Festival 2023]]
* [[Sunbreeze Festival 2024/Guide|Sunbreeze Festival 2024]]
* [[Sunbreeze Festival 2025/Guide|Sunbreeze Festival 2025]]
* [[Goldfish Scooping]]

=== Harvest Festival ===
* [[Harvest Festival 2023/Guide|Harvest Festival 2023]]
* [[Harvest Festival 2024 Guide|Harvest Festival 2024]]

=== Starlight Celebration ===
* [[Starlight Celebration 2022]]
* [[Starlight_Celebration_2023/Guide|Starlight Celebration 2023]]

===Horizon Anniversary===
* [[Anniversary Scavenger Hunt 2023]]
* [[Anniversary 2024]]
* [[Anniversary 2025]]

== Other ==
* [[Map Guide]]

EXP Party Guide - Paladin

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EXP Party Guide - Paladin

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EXP Camps

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{{Tocright}}
''New Horizon specific camps are marked with {{Changes }}.''

Notes:
*These camps are all aimed at standard 6 member [[Party|parties]].
*Consider targeting lower level mobs (no higher than 8 levels above your party) with a non-standard party setup.
*If your party has a strong line-up, eats food, and is coordinated with [[Skillchains]]/[[Magic Burst]]s, you can target a higher level camp.
*Monsters on Horizon may have levels that differ from that of retail, be wary when using exp camp guides outside of this wiki as they may not be the same level.
*Starting at level 50 adventures will gain an experience point bonus by simply having the [[Signet]] buff, up to a total of 10%, in conquest (Vanilla/RoZ/CoP) areas {{Changes }}.
*Starting at level 50, adventurers will gain a 5% experience point bonus for defeating foes in conquest regions that their nation does not control while having [[Signet]]{{Changes }}. Consider camping in regions that your nation doesn't control for maximum experience point gains!

== Camps - Verify if viable ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
| 28-32
| [[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* Lake
|
* [[Orcish Brawler]], [[Orcish Beastrider]], [[Orcish Nightraider]], [[Orcish Impaler]] (35-38)
|
* [[Thunder Elemental]] danger.
|-
| 29-33
| [[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|
* Via [[Ranguemont Pass]]: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=G-9|pos 2=H-9}})
|
* [[Gigas's Tiger]] (33-35)
* [[Goblin Furrier]], [[Goblin Pathfinder]], [[Goblin Smithy]], [[Goblin Shaman]] (35-38)
* [[Tundra Tiger]] (34-37)
|
* Mages must sub [[WHM]].
* Mobs in area that detect magic.
* The ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=H-9}}) camp is a mostly a roaming camp loaded with [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]]
* Bring someone to kill all other mobs except for the [[BST]] Gigas (will load a pet that is the same level as the [[Tundra Tiger]] but with a fourth of the HP).
|-
| 29-33
| [[Castle Oztroja]]
|
* Behind Trap Door.
|
* [[Yagudo Drummer]] (33-37)
* [[Yagudo Oracle]] (34-38)
* [[Yagudo Interrogator]] (35-39)

|
* Layout of zone favors a moving party.
|-
|41-44
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos=L-10}})
|
* [[Ogrefly]]
* [[Master Coeurl]]
|
* Supports one party.
* [[WHM]] is required.
* Mages must sub [[WHM]].
|-
|}
</div>

== Level 10-20 ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|10-15
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Beetle's Burrow (Through Lily Tower) ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Beetle's Burrow|pos=F-10|pos 2=F-11}})
|
* [[Beady Beetle]] (12-16)
* [[Bat Battalion]] (12-15)
* [[Goblin Ambusher]]
* [[Goblin Butcher]]
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (14-18)
|
* Enter via [[East Sarutabaruta]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=East Sarutabaruta|pos=J-7}}), Lily Tower. Access Beetle's Burrow through hidden doors at either ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Lily Tower|pos=G-8}}) or ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Lily Tower|pos=G-9}})
* Be aware of mobs aggroing by sight and sound on the way to camp.
* [[Beady Beetle|Beetles]] and [[Bat Battalion|Bats]] don't aggro but do link via sight and sound respectively.
|-
|11-15
|[[Carpenters' Landing]] via [[Northern San d'Oria]] Wooden Shutter entrance
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Digger Wasp]] (14-17)
* [[Beady Beetle]] (15-17)
* [[Orcish Grunt]]
* [[Orcish Neckchopper]]
* [[Orcish Stonechucker]] (16-18)
* [[Poison Funguar]] (17-19)
* [[Flytrap]] (20-22)
|
* Wooden Shutter is at [[Northern San d'Oria]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Northern San d'Oria|pos=F-5}})
* [[Poison Funguar|Funguars]] can [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis|Paralyze]], and [[Silence]].
* [[Flytrap]] uses [[Soporific]], a small range [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep (Status Effect)|Sleep]] and potent [[Paralyze (Status Effect)|Paralyze]] ability.
* Can support multiple parties and different level ranges.
|-
|12-14
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=D-7|pos 2=E-6|pos 3=E-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=K-9|pos 2=L-9|pos 3=L-10}})
|
* [[Hill Lizard]] (15-19)
|
* Welcome to the dunes.
* [[Baleful Gaze]] [[Petrification|Petrifies]] the target it's looking at. Turn to avoid!
* Level 11 parties take care when pulling level 18-19 [[Hill Lizard|Lizards]].
* Multiple camps, can support multiple parties.
|-
|12-14
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-9|}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Sylvestre]] (15-18),
* [[Mighty Rarab]] (15-18)
|
* Quick walk from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Try to avoid pulling mobs that are 7+ levels above your party.
|-
|12-15
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=F-3|map=Map 2}})
|
* [[Blood Bunny|Blood Bunnies]] (17-19)
|
* Enter from [[La Theine Plateau]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-7}}). To get down, follow the winding path at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-6}}) from the East end of the chasm.
* Can either sit in place or run up and down the tunnel.
|-
|13-15
|[[Tahrongi Canyon]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=I-8}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Canyon Wasp]] (15-19)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cactus Grub]] (19-20)
|
* Not far from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
|-
|13-15
|[[Tahrongi Canyon]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=F-6}})
|
*{{Changes|Added mobs with higher level range}} [[Killer Bee]] (15-20)
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (18-20)
|
* Not too far from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]] or [[Teleport-Mea]].
* [[Killer Bee]]s seem to use Pollen more often than other [[Bee]]s.
|-
|13-15
|[[Konschtat Highlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=F-3}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=I-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=L-6}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-19)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Yellow Jacket]] (17-20)
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=F-3}}) Camp has a [[Goblin Digger]] that can extend chains.
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=L-6}}) Camp has [[Poltergeist]]s (18-20) that can extend chains.
|-
|13-15
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=H-11|pos 2=I-11}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-18)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Plateau Hare]] (19-20)
|
* [[Plateau Hare|Hares]] link.
* [[Plateau Hare|Hares]] should not be fought until at least level 13.
* 1 Orc spawn can also be used to fill chains.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|13-15
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|
* Pond ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=K-11}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-19)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Snapper]] (17-20)
|
|-
|13-15
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=G-3|map= Map 2}})
|
* [[Stink Bats]] (15-18)
* [[Snipper]] (18-20)
|
* Enter from [[La Theine Plateau]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-7}}). To get down, follow the winding path at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-6}}) from the East end of the chasm.
* Not far from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* [[Stink Bats|Bats]] link via sound.

|-
|13-15
|[[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=K-5}})
|
* [[Maze Maker]] (18-21)
* [[Stink Bats]] (15-17)
* [[Goblin Butcher]]
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (16-17)
|
|-
|14-16
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Secret Beach ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=B-7}})
* West Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=F-7}})
* Whitebone Sands ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=F-9}})
* Oasis ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-7}})
* Siren Sands ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-9}})
* North Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-6}})
* South Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-8}})
*(H-7) NW of OP corner
|
* [[Night Bats]] (12-15)
* [[Star Bat]] (17-20)
* [[Snipper]] (18-22)
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
|
* [[Damselfly|Flies]] & [[Snipper]]s are primary targets.
* Can throw in [[Brutal Sheep|Sheep]] and [[Star Bat|Bats]] at night to keep chains going.
* [[Damselfly]] can [[Poison]], and use [[Cursed Sphere]], a damaging [[Area of Effect|AoE]] TP move.
* [[Brutal Sheep]] can use [[Sheep Song]], which is an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep]].
|-
|14-16
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=G-6}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cape Coney]] (20-21)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cactus Bee]] (20-22)
|
* Quick walk from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Supports up to 2 parties.
|-
|14-17
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Behind Magic Gate of Horutoto ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|pos=E-10|map=Beetle's Burrow}})
|
* [[Battle Bat]] (17-19)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (20-23)
|
* Enter via {{Location|East Sarutabaruta|J-7}}.
* Mobs near camp aggro sight/sound.
* [[Goblin Leecher]]s are casters.
* Careful of links - [[Battle Bat|Bats]] link by sound, and [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] link by sight.
* All of the mobs are aggressive.
* Could support 2 parties.
|-
|14-17
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=H-7|map=Map 1}})
|
* [[Hognosed Bat]] (17-19)
* [[Fly Agaric]] (21-23)
|
* Not far from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sound and Sight aggro near camp.
* [[Hognosed Bat|Bats]] link via sound.
* [[Fly Agaric]]s have TP moves that can inflict [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Silence]].
|-
|15-17
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Cliff Side ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=G-8}})
* Signpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
|
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
* [[Brutal Sheep|Sheep]] use [[Sheep Song]], an AoE sleep TP attack.
|-
|15-17
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-5}})
|
* [[Stag Beetle]] (20-23)
|
* [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* Aggressive mobs on the way to camp.
* 6 spawns, 1 [[Stag Beetle|Beetle]] is around the corner, a little Southwest.
* [[Stag Beetle|Beetle]]s have defense and evasion boosting TP abilities.
|-
|15-17
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=H-11|pos 2=H-12}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]]
* [[Snipper]] (18-20)
* [[Forest Tiger]] (22-24)
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* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]], which is a level 15+ warp from [[Jeuno]].
* Aggressive mobs on the way to camp.
* [[Forest Tiger|Tigers]] have a strong [[Paralyze]] TP attack.
|-
|15-18
|[[Dangruf Wadi]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Dangruf Wadi|pos=G-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Dangruf Wadi|pos=H-3}})
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leeecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-23)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]]s are casters.
|-
|15-18
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-9|pos 2=F-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula||pos=G-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula||pos=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=J-6|pos 2=J-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Bull Dhalmel]] (20-23)
* [[Zu]] (20-23)
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (20-23)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-25)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]] is a caster.
* [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]] use [[Sticky Thread]] which slows the targets in front of them.
* Be wary of linking.
|-
|15-18
| [[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Gadfly]] (18-21)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-25)
|
* [[Derfland]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguars]] link by sound.
* [[Marsh Funguar]] have TP moves that can inflict [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Silence]].
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
|-
|15-18
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=E-6}})
|
* [[Crane Fly]] (18-21),
* [[Hill Lizard]] (19-22)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
|
* [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* 2 [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] around which may prove too much for a level 15/16 group.
|-
|15-18
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=F-10}})
|
* [[Stag Beetle]] (20-23)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-24)
|
* Use Northwest entrance from [[Jugner Forest]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=E-6}}).
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]], which is a level 15+ warp from [[Jeuno]].
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguars]] use [[Paralyze (Status Effect)|Paralyze]], [[Blind (Status Effect)|Blind]], [[Poison (Status Effect)|Poison]] and [[Silence (Status Effect)|Silence]] TP abilities.
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguar]] aggro and link via sound.
* [[Stag Beetle|Beetles]] link via sight.
|-
|15-17
|[[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=K-6}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]]
* [[Snipper]] (17-20)
* [[Gadfly]] (18-21)
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (20-23)
|
* Camp right at the outpost.
* [[Defland]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]] use [[Sticky Thread]] which slows the targets infront of them.
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
|-

|15-18
| [[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=F-5}})
|
* [[Crawlers]]
* [[Leeches]] (20-23)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-25)
|
* [[Water Elemental]] can sometimes spawn in the back.
* [[Marsh Funguar]]s spawn in the road leading to the area, possibly extending this camp to Level 19 depending on kill speed.
|-
|15-19
|[[Korroloka Tunnel]]
|
* Western Tunnel ({{Location Tooltip|area=Korroloka Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=D-8|pos 2=D-9|pos 3=E-9}})
* Eastern Tunnel({{Location Tooltip|area=Korroloka Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=L-6|pos 2=L-7|pos 3=M-6}})
|
* [[Land Worm]] (20-25)
* [[Seeker Bats]] (22-26)
|
* Worms cast lots of spells, including [[Area of Effect|AoE]] spells.
* Ideal for a ranged attack burn style party.
* [[Seeker Bats|Bats]] take extra damage from piercing weapons.
|-
|16-18
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Goblin Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=E-7|pos 2=F-7}})
|
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (23-25)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]] is a caster.
* Watch out for sight-based links.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|16-18
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* By Spine at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-6}})
|
* [[Crane Fly]] (18-21)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
* [[Couerl]] (22-26)
* [[Boggart]] (25-27)
|
* Close to [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* [[Paralyna]] and [[Silena]] recommended.
|-
|17-19
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Hill Lizard]] (23-25)
* [[Moon Bat]] (23-26)
* [[Midnight Wings]] (22-25)
|
* Quick walk from Aragoneu OP.
* Mobs located on both N and S sides of the fort.
|-
|17-19
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map= Map 1|pos=F-10}}), Going East from Entrance
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-26)
* [[Dung Beetle]] (23-25)
|
* Further down, past the [[Fly Agaric]]s.
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Dung Beetle|Beetles]] link via sight.
|-
|17-19
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map= Map 1|pos=H-10}}), Going East from Entrance
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-26)
* [[Vorpal Bunny]] (23-25)
|
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-
|17-19
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* Spore Hollow ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Jugner Funguar]] (22-25)
|
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-9}}) camp is reached from the South.
* [[Jugner Funguar|Funguars]] link by sound.
|-
|17-20
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Secret Beach/Gustav Zone ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=B-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=E-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-9}})
|
* [[Snipper]] (20-23)
* [[Beach Pugil]] (23-26)
|
* Sight and Sound aggro near camp.
|-
|17-19
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=G-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Death Wasp]] (23-26)
* [[Clipper]] (24-26)
* [[Poison Leech]] (24-27)
|
|-
|17-19
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=I-6}})
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]], [[Goblin Leecher]], [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
*{{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cape Dhalmel]]s (24-26)
|
* [[Cape Dhalmel]]s and [[Bull Dhalmels]] (20-23) will link, [[Bind]] or [[Sleep]] recommended.
|-
|17-20
|[[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Maze of Shakhrami|map= Map 2|pos=H-5}})
|
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (22-25)
|
* Enter from [[Tahrongi Canyon]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=K-5}}).
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* 8 [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]], 10 if you roam into the Eastern tunnel.
|-
|17-20
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=H-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Snipper]] (18-23)
* [[Poison Leech]] (21-25)
* [[Shoal Pugil]] (24-28)
|
* Watch for [[Bogy]] spawns at night. Both beaches have safe places to camp outside of blood aggro range.
* Start on [[Snipper]]s at Level 17. Can start mixing [[Shoal Pugil|Pugils]] in at 18.

|-
|18-20
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Rose Tower, [[Three Mage Gate]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map= Rose Tower 1|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Boggart]] (23-26)
|
* Enter via ({{Location Tooltip|area=East Sarutabaruta|pos=J-7}}) in [[East Sarutabaruta]], Lily Tower.
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-

|18-21
|[[Castle Oztroja]]
|
* Main Zone/Entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Castle Oztroja|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Bastion Bats]] (18-21)
* [[Yagudo Persecutor]]
* [[Yagudo Priest]]
* [[Yagudo Theologist]]
* [[Yagudo Votary]] (22-27)
|
* All of the mobs aggro.
|-
|18-21
|[[Beadeaux]]
|
* Main Zone/Entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beadeaux|map=Map 1|pos=E-7}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]] (20-23)
* [[Old Quadav]] (22-26)
* [[Copper Quadav]] (22-27)
|
* All of the mobs aggro.
|-
|19-21
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Land Worm]] (25-27)
|
* Circle around Ice Pond for ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-7}}) camp.
* At night, [[Banshee]]s spawn at Ice Pond so you will need to camp in a tunnel and pull [[Clippers]] to you.
* Popular exp zone.
|-
|19-21
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-8|pos 2=I-7|pos 3=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=G-6|pos 2=H-6}})
|
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Dark Bats]]
* [[Land Worm]] (25-27)
* [[Glow Bat]] (28-29)
|
* Potentially supports 2 parties at opposite ends of the cliff.
* Popular exp zone.
|-
|19-22
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=E-4}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=H-5}})
|
* {{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Migrant Hawker]] (24-27)
* {{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Dust Lizard]] (26-28)
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* Quick walk from [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* 3 camps/supports 3 parties.
|-
|19-22
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
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* Center Landing Docks ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|map=Map 1|pos=H-6}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (21-25)
* [[Fosse Pugil]] (22-24)
* [[Forest Tiger]] (22-25)
|
* Use Northwest entrance from [[Jugner Forest]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=E-6}}).
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-
|19-22
|[[Davoi]]
|
* Main Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Davoi|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (22-28)
|
* [[Bats]] that pop at night aggro via sound.
|-
|19-22
|[[Yughott Grotto]]
|
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yughott Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-6}})
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yughott Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (21-23)
|
* Sight and sound aggro on the way to camp.
* All orcs link by sight, be careful.
|-

|}</div>

== Level 20-30 ==
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|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|20-22
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* Between Fences at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=F-7}})
* Shack at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=F-11}})
* Stone Wall/Signpost at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=H-12}})
* Crates at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=I-10}})
|
* [[Death Wasp]] (23-26)
* [[Berry Grub]] (25-28)
|
* [[Quadav]] and [[Ochu]] aggro sound.
* Can fill in with [[Bats]] at night.
|-
|20-23
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* Waterfall/PLD ??? ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Shrieker]] (25-27)
* [[Clipper]] (26-29)
* [[Goliath Beetle]] (29-31)
|
* Enter through [[La Theine Plateau]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=H-7}}).
* Sight and sound aggro near camp.
* [[Clipper]]s link by sound.
* [[Will-o'-the-Wisp|Bomb]] nearby.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|21-23
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* Zone to [[Meriphataud Mountains|Meriphataud]], ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=G-10}})
|
* [[Ancient Bat]] (26-28)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (26-29)
|
* Southwest part of the zone is littered with [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] and [[Bats]].
* Beware of links.
* Beware of [[Rock Golem]] (magic sensitive and will destroy your party).
* Supports 1 party.
|-

|21-24
|[[Ranguemont Pass]]
|
* Beyond the door ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Seeker Bats]] (25-28)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (26-30)
|
* Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* Be careful of [[Ooze]].
|-
|22-24
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Camp at either end of the caves ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=I-11|pos 2=I-12}})
|
* [[Diving Beetle]] (27-30)
* [[Shreiker]] (28-31)
|
* Use Southeast [[Jugner Forest]] zone entrance, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-8}}).
* Quick walk from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and sound aggro en route to camp.
* [[Shrieker]]s are sound aggro/[[Diving Beetle|Beetles]] link by sight.
|-
|22-24
|[[Lower Delkfutt's Tower]]
|
* Northwest Stairs ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=F-7}})
* Southwest Stairs ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=F-10}})
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=H-10}})
* Northeast Area ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Seeker Bats]] (25-27)
* [[Ancient Bat]]s (27-29)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (27-30)
* [[Giant Gatekeeper]]
* [[Giant Guard]]
* [[Giant Lobber]]
* [[Giant Sentry]] (28-30)
|
* Be careful of aggro if not using entrance camp.
* [[Giant Lobber]]s hurt. Pull with caution.
|-
| 22-26
|| [[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Maze of Shakhrami|pos=L-8}})
|
* [[Ancient Bat]]s (26-29)
* [[Caterchipillar]] (30-31)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (31-34)
|
* [[Buburimu Peninsula|Buburimu]] Side/[[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]]. Enter at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=F-6}}).
* Lower level parties focus on [[Ancient Bat|Bats]] and [[Caterchipillar|Crawlers]].
|-
|22-24
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=F-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=G-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-8|pos 2=H-9}})
|
* [[Greater Pugil]] (28-30)
* [[Giant Ascetic]]
* [[Giant Hunter]]
* [[Giant Ranger]]
* [[Giant Trapper]] (28-31)
* [[Acrophies]] (32-33)
|
* '''Popular exp zone,''' area can get overcrowded and you may need to find alternative camps.
* Take care with [[Thunder Elemental]] spawn at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=F-8}}) during thunder weather.
* Supports 3 parties.
* Be careful with Gigas (Giants), they hit quite hard, especially Gigas Hunter (the RNG-type that throws rocks).
|-
|23-27
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]] {{Changes }}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=G-10}})
|
* [[Ridge Lizard]] {{Changes }} (29-31)
* [[Puma]] {{Changes }} (29-33)
* [[Drooling Hound]] {{Changes }} (31-35)
|
* Not a a bad walk from [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]] or [[Crag of Mea]].
* Can be done at level 23 if going slow between pulls, at level 25, [[Drooling Hound]]s can enter rotation. EXP tapers during level 26 but can still produce 8-10k exp/hr ''without'' rings because kills go quickly. Easy chain 5's with a solid party.
* [[Puma]] inflicts [[Paralysis]] (Blaster) and [[Silence]] (Chaotic Eye.) Chaotic Eye is a very quick cast, so be careful.
* [[Ridge Lizard|Lizard's]] Blockhead TP move can hit non-tanks for very high numbers (200+ dmg.) Be careful about pulling too much enmity!
* Beware [[Drooling Hound]] (31-33) at night, it has [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Disease]].
* Supports 2 parties, 1 at each coordinate.
|-
|24-26
|[[Ranguemont Pass]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=J-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Stirge]] (30-33)
* [[Hecteyes]] (31-33)
|
* ~12 minute walk from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and Sound aggro en route to camp.
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=J-5}}) has about 8 [[Stirge]] spawns along the tunnel. May need to roam a bit.
|-
|24-27
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Sauromugue Skink]] (28-32)
* [[Diving Beetle]] (30-32)
* [[Yagudo Interrogator]]
* [[Yagudo Oracle]]
* [[Yagudo Priest]]
* [[Yagudo Theologist]]
* [[Yagudo Votary]] (26-36)
|
* Camp at fallen pillar/crumbling wall or outside of fort.
* Mob density a bit scarce. [[Yagudo]] have a large level range.
|-
|24-27
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Logs near Dock ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|map=Map 1|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Spinous Pugil]] (29-31)
* [[Sabretooth Tiger]] (29-32)
* [[Birdtrap]] (29-33)
|
* Use Southeast [[Jugner Forest]] entrance at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-8}}).
* Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tigers]] aggro/link by sight, [[Birdtrap]]s don't aggro or link. [[Spinous Pugil|Pugils]] aggro by sound.
* [[Birdtrap|Traps]] [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep]], Single-Target [[Paralysis|paralyze]].
* [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tigers]] [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Paralysis|paralyze]].
* Be mindful of big [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tiger]] crits.
|-
|25-27
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=H-6|pos 2=G-6|pos 3=G-7}})
|
* [[Yuhtunga Mandragora]] (30-33)
|
* Beware patrolling [[Goblin Smithy]].
|-
|25-27
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=F-8|pos 2=G-8}})
|
* [[Diving Beetle]] (30-32)
* [[Tabar Beak]] (31-33)
|
* Supports maybe 2 parties.

* Camp on hill by bonfire [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] camp.
* Beware of links.
* [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] have large level range.
|-
|26-28
|[[Ranguemont Pass]] {{Changes }}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=E-6|pos 2=F-6}})
|
* [[Stirge]] (30-33)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] {{Changes }} (32-36)
|
* ~11.5 minute walk from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]]
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* 4 [[:Category:Goblins|Goblin]] spawns (Era+) with 3-4 [[Stirge]] spawns in the same open area and connecting caves.
* May be able to extend camp to level 28 depending on kill speed.
|-
|26-30
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=J-7|pos 2=K-7}})
|
* [[Ivory Lizard]] (32-35)
* [[Jungle Coeurl]] (35-38)
|
* Take Chocobo from [[Kazham]] to ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=H-6}}) and drop down. Then after emerging from the tunnel after the drop, go down ramp when you see the [[Overgrown Rose]] ([[Morbol]]), into another tunnel. Camp at the edge of the cliff overlooking the Volcano.
* Start with [[Ivory Lizard|Lizards]] at level 26. Mix in [[Jungle Couerl|Coeurls]] at level 28+.
|-
|27-31
|[[Bibiki Bay]]
|
* Docks ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay|pos=H-7}})
|
* [[Eft]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (33-36)
* [[Raven]] (36-38)
|
* Start on [[Eft]]s.
* [[Eft]]s link via sound.
* Move to [[Raven]]s around level 29.
* [[Raven]]s link via sight.
|-
|27-31
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Death Jacket]] (33-37)
|
* '''BEE LOG'''. Camp inside the tunnel.
|-
| 27-30
|| [[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Flesh Eater]] (35-37)
* [[Hecteyes]] (35-38)
|
* Both mobs are casters.
* [[Hecteyes]] are weak to all elemental damage except for dark. They are also resistant to blunt.
|-
| 27-29
|| [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=F-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=G-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=G-13}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Servingman]]
* [[Goblin Craftsman]]
* [[Goblin Gutterman]]
* [[Goblin Hammerman]]
* [[Goblin Leadman]]
* [[Moblin Chapman]]
* [[Moblin Pickman]]
* [[Moblin Ragman]]
* [[Moblin Witchman]]
* [[Stirge]] (33-36)
|
* Not too bad of a walk from [[Crag of Dem]].
* Careful of sight aggro en route to camp.
* Take care not to link - especially with ranged mobs. Can get very dangerous very quickly.
* [[Earth Elemental]] danger at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=E-4}}) camp.
*
* Drops gil and craft materials.
|-
|27-30
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=G-11}})
|
* [[Young Opo-Opo]] (34-36)
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (32-37)
|
* Beware of holes when pulling.
|-

|28-30
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=J-11}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=K-11}}) coast
|
* [[Tavnazian Sheep]] (33-37)
* [[Bugard]] (34-37)
* [[Crimson Knight Crab]] (33-36)
|
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* Supports 2 parties.
|-
|28-30
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=L-9}})
|
* [[Champaign Coeurl]] (35-37)
* [[Diving Beetle]] (35-37)
* [[Midnight Wings]] (35-37)
* [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] (36-38)
|
* [[Champaign Coeurl|Coeurls]] [[Silence]] and [[Paralysis|Paralyze]] using TP moves.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|28-30
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-7|pos 2=F-8}})
|
* [[Yhoator Mandragora]] (35-37)
|
|-
|28-32
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Tavnazian Sheep]] (33-37)
* [[Bugard]] (34-37)
* [[Crimson Knight Crab]] (33-36)
* [[Orcs]] (35-39)
|
* Lower level parties beware of orcs.
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=F-11|pos 2=G-11}})
|
* [[Creek Sahagin]]
* [[River Sahagin]]
* [[Stream Sahagin]] (34-38)
* [[Makara]] (35-38)
|
* Close to the zone exit for [[Sea Serpent Grotto]].
|-
|29-31
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Evil Weapon]]s (34-38) {{changes|adjusted level range 34-38 instead of 36-38}}
|
* The weapons on Horizon here spawn as low as 34 (retail was 36).
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Batallia Downs]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Batallia Downs|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (31-36)
* [[Evil Weapon]] (36-38)
|
* Only 5 spawns. Pull [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] by the coast to fill in.
* Not a bad alternate camp if Sauromugue is taken and party members don't have [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warps]], [[Kazham Airship Pass]], or [[Telepoint]]s.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Evil Weapon]] (36-38)
|
* Only 4 spawns. If you sit at the end of the spine, you can pull weapons from both sides.
|-
|29-31
|[[Bibiki Bay]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay|pos=H-6|pos 2=H-7|pos 3=I-6|pos 4=I-7}})
|
* [[Eft]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (33-36)
* [[Marine Dhalmel]] (34-37)
* [[Island Rarab]] (34-38)
* [[Raven]] (36-38)
|
* Dhalmels can [[Silence]].
* The whole area supports 2 parties.
|-
|}
</div>

== Level 30-40 ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|30-33
|[[Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle]]
|
* '''(Everywhere)'''
|
* [[Jagil]] (35-38)
* [[Coastal Opo-opo]] (36-39)
* [[Toucan]] (38-40)
* [[Kraken]] (37-40)
* [[Alraune]] (37-40)
|
* Take the [[Manaclipper]] (need [[Manaclipper Ticket]] or [[Manaclipper multi-ticket]]: 80gil for 1 ride, 500gil for 10, sold on pier).
* Possible [[Notorious Monster|NM]] on [[Manaclipper]]. Careful.
* [[Clot]]s are infrequent but can be taken care of.
* Don't touch the [[Urganite]].
* Island can support probably 8 parties.
|-
|30-34
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos= I-9|pos 2=I-10}})
|
* [[Gallinipper]] (36-39)
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (37-39)
* [[Tracer Antlion]] (38-40)
|
* Be aware of Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* Cross the first bridge. Camp against the wall. Beware of doom scorpions.
|-
|30-33
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Hallway, First Map: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 1|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Lake Sahagin]]
* [[Pond Sahagin]]
* [[Spring Sahagin]]
* [[Undead Bats]] (36-39)
* [[Ironshell]] (37-40)
|
* Be aware of sound aggro.
* Camp in hallway in front of the ornamental door.
* Sahagin link via sound.
* Beware [[Undead Bats|Bats]] that pop in back of the hallway (don't aggro but will link with other bats).
* Supports 1 party. Lots of mobs but long repop timer.
|-
|31-33
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip| area=Eastern Altepa Desert| pos=I-6
}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert| pos=J-7
}})
|
* [[Sand Beetle]] (36-40){{changes}}
* [[Desert Dhalmel]] (38-41){{changes}}
|
* Several sight/sound aggro mobs near camp.
* Supports 3 parties, 1 at each location.
|-
|31-33
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=E-9}})
|
* [[Soldier Crawler]] (37-40)
|
* Beware sight/sound aggro on way to camp.
|-
|32-34
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Yhoator Wasp]] (37-40)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]] (35-39)
* [[Goblin Reaper]] (41-45)
* [[Young Opo-Opo]] (40-44)
|
* Camp on top of bridge or in top tunnel ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}}).
* Watch out for links.
* Supports 1 party at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}}). 2 parties at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-8}}), camp up top, either side.
|-

|34-36
|[[The Eldieme Necropolis]]
|
* Entrance 4: ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Eldieme Necropolis|map=Map 2|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9}})
|
* [[Gazer]] (41-43)
|
* Enter from [[Batallia Downs]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Batallia Downs|pos=G-8}})
|-
|34-37
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 1|pos=G-7|pos 2=G-8}})
* Front of Banishing Gate 1: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 1|pos=I-7|pos 2=I-8|pos 3=I-9}})
|
* [[Siege Bat]] (40-43)
* [[Borer Beetle]] (41-44)
|
* [[Borer Beetles|Beetles]] sight aggro, bats link, beetles will be difficult at 34.
* [[Borer Beetles|Beetles]] can inflict Strength Down and Evasion Down.
* Sufficient mobs for at least 3 parties.
|-
|35-37
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=F-7}})
|
* [[Gigantobugard]] (40-43)
* [[Orcs]] (41-44)
* [[Gigas]] (41-44)
|
* Beware sight/sound aggro on way to camp.
* Need to have CoP Promies cleared to access.
|-
|35-37
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=F-8}})
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=H-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=I-9}})
* Hidden path ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Lesser Gaylas]] (39-42)
* [[Goobbue Gardener]] (40-43)
* [[Ogrefly]] (41-44)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (42-46)
|
* Level 36+ parties recommended at Outpost and ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=F-8}}) camp for Goblins.
* [[Goobbue Gardener|Goobbue]]s have an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Silence]] TP move. Be careful fighting them.
* Supports many parties.
|-

|35-38
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=I-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=K-8}})
|
* [[Worker Crawler]] (40-44)
* [[Death Jacket]] (40-42)
* [[Maze Lizard]] (41-43)
|
* [[Worker Crawler|Crawlers]] can use a Defense Up TP move.
* Many total spawns, easily supports 2+ parties.
|-
|35-38
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=L-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=M-8}})
|
* [[Desert Spider]] (40-44)
|
* Spiders use AoE slow frequently. Bring a WHM for erase or a party composition that doesn't care about slow (ranger burn?)
* Also a popular spot for solo farmers to farm spider webs
|-
| 35-38
|| [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=J-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=K-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Bondman]]
* [[Goblin Doorman]]
* [[Goblin Oilman]]
* [[Goblin Tollman]]
* [[Goblin Shovelman]]
* [[Moblin Repairman]]
* [[Moblin Pikeman]]
* [[Moblin Coalman]]
* [[Moblin Gasman]] (41-44)
|
* Not too bad of a walk from Dem.
* Sight aggro en route to camps.
* Beware [[Moblin Gourneyman]] and [[Goblin Freelance]] as they are a much higher level (~47).
* If the [[:Category:Moblins|Moblins]] are allowed to use Crispy Candle and damage themselves, they will not give EXP. Can be stunned.
|-
|36-39
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=E-8}})
|
* [[Master Coeurl]] (44-47)
|
* [[Master Coeurl|Couerls]] have a gaze TP move that silences. They can also paralyze.
* 2 Hellhounds (47-50) pop at night in the area.
* Forewarning, area is often farmed for Coeurl drops.
|-
|36-43
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Bloodlet Spring ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Big Jaw]] (43-45)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (45-47)
* [[Master Coeurl]] (48-49)
|
* Beware of [[Notorious Monster|NM]] at camp.
|-
|37-39
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-9|pos 2=F-10}})
|
* [[Worker Crawler]] (43-46)
|
|-
|37-40
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Temple of Uggalepih Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Big Jaw]] (43-47)
|
* Not far from [[Elshimo Uplands]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Big Jaw]] can gain evasion and defense up TP moves.
|-
|38-40
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]]
|
* Behind Silver Beastcoin Door ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Brook Sahagin]]
* [[Grotto Pugil]]
* [[Rivulet Sahagin]] (42-46)
* [[Bigclaw]]
* [[Riparin Sahagin]] (42-48)
|
* Enter through door by trading it a [[Silver Beastcoin]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 1|pos=N-14}})
* Lots of sound aggro en route.
* Sahagin link via sound, area is quite crowded.
* Party may need to roam a bit.
* Lots of spawns but high respawn time (~16min).
* Beware NM spawn at (J-10) area.
|-
|38-41
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Nest Beetle]] (45-47)
|
* [[Nest Beetle|Beetles]] gain evasion from TP move.
* Supports 1 good party, 2 parties is questionable.
|-
|38-41
|[[Fei'Yin]]
|
* Hallway ({{Location Tooltip|area=Fei'Yin|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Ore Golem]] (43-45)
* [[Shadow]] (44-46)
|
* Lots of sound aggro, magic aggro in area. Some sight aggro as well.
* 2 parties. Beware of farmers in area.
|-
|39-42
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=I-6}})
|
* [[Big Claw]] (45-48)
* [[Makara]] (46-49)
|
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* 2 parties
|-
|39-42
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Desert Dhalmel]] (44-48)
|
* [[Desert Dhalmel|Dhalmels]] found on all sides of the fork, watch out for Antican aggro.
* Could also pull nearby [[Sand Beetle]] to help extend chains.
|-
|39-42
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|
* Valkurm Side ({{Location Tooltip|area=Gustav Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Hell Bats]](44-48)
* [[Hawker]](45-48)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (46-49)
|
* Sufficient mobs for 2 parties.
|-
|39-41
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''
* Behind Banishing Gate #1 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map= Map 2|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Citadel Bats]] (46-48)
|
* Banishing Gate requires 4 players to stand on floor switches to open door. Switches are located on the walls to the side of the gate. You'll know you're standing on one as the switch will depress.
* Careful of potential sound links.
|-
|39-41
|[[Misareaux Coast]] '''(CoP Chapter 2 Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Mantrap]] (47-48)
|
* [[Mantrap]] can inflict [[Slow]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Sleep]].
|-
|39-44
|[[Misareaux Coast]] '''(CoP Chapter 2 Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-5}})
|
* [[Bigclaw]] (46-48)
* [[Mantrap]] (47-48)
* [[Makara]] (47-49)
* [[Diatryma]] (47-51)
|
* Need to be on at least on Chapter 2 of [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]]
* Target [[Bigclaw]]s, [[Makara]], and [[Mantraps]] for while in the 39-42 range.
* Start targeting Diatryma around 42-44.
* [[Mantrap]] can inflict [[Slow]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Sleep]].
* Diatryma resists melee damage except for piercing.
|}</div>

== Level 40-50==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|40-42
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*Map 2 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=H-9}})
*Map 3 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Soldier Crawler]] (47-49)
|At least 2 camps. Dispel and/or BLM recommended for cocoon. Camp at rocks/boulders on map 3.
|-
|40-43
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=J-8|pos 2=J-9}}) Lower level, by the coast.
|
* {{changes|Horizon Drop Rate change}} [[Stone Golem]] (47-49)
* {{changes|Horizon added mob}} [[Diremite]] (49-50)
|Supports 1 party. Dispel recommended.
|-
|41-43
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-9}}), Yhoat Telepoint
|
* [[Master Coeurl]] (48-50)
|Popular BST camp
|-
|41-43
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=F-9|pos 2=F-10}})
|
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Digger]] (45-52)
|[[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] Bomb Toss can be an issue, stuns recommended. Lower level parties should beware of the diggers as they are higher in level. Supports 2 parties.
|-
|41-44
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=K-10}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Opotrap]] (47-51)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Snap Jaw]] (48-51)
|Mobs do not raise defense (Confirmed by Charsi)
|-
|42-44
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=G-6|pos 2=H-6|pos 3=G-7|pos 4=H-7}})
|
* [[Desert Beetle]] (47-51)
|
Beetles all around Revelation Rock, supports many parties, Beetles link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|43-45
|[[Xarcabard]]
|
* Baileys Zone, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Xarcabard|pos=E-8}})
|
* [[Demon Knight]]
* [[Demon Pawn]]
* [[Demon Wizard]] (48-52)
|
* Supports 1 party
|-
|43-45
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
* Ifrit Cauldron zones ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-6}})
|
* [[Goblin Bouncer]]
* [[Goblin Hunter]] (52-54)
|2 parties. RNG and WAR [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]]. 6 Spawns at west entrance. 8 at east entrance. Barfira for bombs.
|-
|43-45
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 1|pos=F-9}}) 1st map, by Full Moon Fountain
|
* [[Bigclaw]]
* [[Makara]] (49-52)
|
Supports 1 party. Dispel and/or BLM recommended. Need either Portal Charm for Three Mage Gate or Rhinostery Certificate to access. Will need sneak/oils to access without aggro. '''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''.
|-
|43-45
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=H-7}}) 2nd Map
|
* [[Labyrinth Lizard]] (49-52)
|
Supports 1 party. Lizards aggro sound and link! Reliable Sleep, Bind, or Lullaby recommended.'''About a 7.5 minute walk from Derfland OP.'''
|-
|43-46
|[[Lufaise Meadows]] (Req. [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Crag completion)
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=G-6}})
|
* [[Leshachikha]] (49-51)
* [[Leshy]] (52-54)
|
Beware of [[Thunder Elemental]] that spawns by Leshys. All members must complete [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Chapter 1. Uses damaging area-of-effect moves as well as Slumber Powder.
|-
|44-46
|[[Labyrinth of Onzozo]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Labyrinth of Onzozo|pos=I-9}}), 2 tunnels
|
* [[Cockatrice]] (50-53)
* [[Goblin Bouncer]]
* [[Goblin Enchanter]]
* [[Goblin Miner]] (51-58)
* [[Goblin Hunter]] (52-58)
|Supports 2 parties. Know when Cockatrice in tunnels will repop (Reliable sleep/bind/lullaby recommended). '''WHM required for Stona'''. Cockatrice do not link but are aggressive via sound. Echo Drops strongly recommended. Avoid [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] Miners if possible (THF [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]])
|-
|44-46
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=J-5}}) By Fei'Yin
|
* [[Rime Lynx]] (51-53) {{Changes }}
|
Does NOT raise defenses. Bring silena and paralnya. Supports 1 party. 2 parties doubtful. '''~8.5 minute walk from Fauregandi OP'''
|-
|44-47
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=J-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Hornfly]] (50-53)
* [[Exoray]] (51-54)
* [[Blazer Beetle]] (52-54)
|
Can also mix in Exorays(51-54) or other mobs in the area. Typically enough spawns for 2 parties, can camp at other entrances to room as well. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|45-47
|[[Quicksand Caves]]
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 1|pos=J-5}}
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 1|pos=E-5}}
Titan entrance from Eastern Desert ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (51-54)
* [[Sand Spider]] (52-54)
* [[Antican Hastatus]]
* [[Antican Princeps]]
* [[Antican Signifer]] (52-59)
|
Beetles and spiders don't aggro but link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. Bring WHM for Erase if you fight spiders. Anticas have AoE silence. Supports 2 parties. Drops coffer keys.
|-
|46-48
|
[[Bostaunieux Oubliette]](Must progress through certain rank missions to enter Chateau, have rank 3 Bastok and Windurst to enter)
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=I-7}}
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=D-10}}
|
* [[Funnel Bats]] (52-55)
|
'''[[Sneak]] up before dropping down, slimes below.''' Watch out for pops. Lots of link potential. Bring a Bard and/or Carby pull. Don't go past the hounds. Supports at least 2 parties.
|-
|46-48
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Rumble Crawler]] (53-55)
|
Dispel/Finale or BLM recommended.
|-
|48-50
|[[Quicksand Caves]]
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 3|pos=H-9}}
Entry at Western Desert ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (51-58)
* [[Antican Hastatus]]
* [[Antican Princeps]]
* [[Antican Signifer]] (52-59)
|
High level range of mobs. Bring echo drops and/or mages /whm for silena. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|48-50
|[[Misareaux Coast]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-5}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Migrant Dobsonfly]] (55-57) {{Changes }}
|
1 camp by the Qufim warp. Other camp is by waterfall near Sacrarium. Need to be at least on [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Chapter 2 to access.
|-
|48-51
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=G-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=J-8}})
|
* [[Funnel Bats]] (52-54)
* [[Chamber Beetles]] (56-58)
|
Supports 2 parties. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. While you can kill the bats and beetles as low as 45, camping here at 45 will result in ~3k exp/hour.
|-
| 49-51
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=F-6|pos 2=G-6}})
|
* [[Dragonfly]] (55-58)
* [[Den Beetle]] (56-58)
| Will need sneak/oils to reach camp. Take the NW tunnel at the sack room (H-8) to the 2nd map. Supports 1 party. Flies link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. '''About a 10.5 minute walk from Derfland OP'''
|-
|49-51
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=F-6|pos 2=G-6}})
|
* [[Antican Hoplomachus]]
* [[Antican Lanista]] (54-58)
|
Pull Antica from below. They do not link. Bring RDM/Silencer - Lanista are BLM. Silena/echo drops recommended. Could also fight manticore and beetles in the area.
|-
| 49-51
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 3|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Chamber Beetle]] (56-58)
|
Supports 2 parties in the basement. Another 2 behind banishing gate 2. BLM or Dispel recommended.
|-
|}</div>

== Level 50-60==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
| 50-52
|[[Bostaunieux Oubliette]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=D-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Hecatomb Hound]] (56-58)
* [[Werebat]] (57-59)
|
Supports 2 parties. Need sneak/oils to reach camp, before you drop down. '''~8 minute walk from Ronfaure OP.'''
|-
| 50-54
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=F-10}})
|
* [[Canal Pugil]] (57-59)
* [[Scavenger Crab]] (59-62)
|
Very close to Windurst Walls entrance (Head west, in tunnel. Keep going south to 2nd camp with crabs). All party members will need the Rhinostey certificate for quick access. Or go through the 3 mage gate (portal charm) '''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''. Need sneak/oils to get to camp. Pugs don't link. Dispel/BLM recommended.
|-
| 52-54
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-11}})
|
* [[Variable Hare]] (58-61)
* [[Uleguerand Tiger]] (60-62)
|
Having a support highly recommended for AOEs/paralyze. Hares link. '''Hares give +10% exp bonus.'''
|-
|52-54
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|

*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Chamber Beetle]] (55-58)
* [[Over Weapon]]
* [[Vault Weapon]] (59-62)
* [[Tainted Flesh]] (63-65)
|
Typically a "bridge" camp after leveling to 51 from beetles. Not too many higher mobs present. Drops coffer keys. BLM/Dispel recommended.
|-
| 53-55
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=F-9}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (59-62)
|
BLM and/or Dispel recommended. Drops coffer keys. Supports 1 party
|-
| 53-56
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=E-7}})
|
* [[Crawler Hunter]] (60-62)
* [[Knight Crawler]] (60-63)
|
Take the NW tunnel at the sack room (H-8) to the 2nd map. Dispel or BLM needed for cocoon. Drops coffer keys. Supports 1 party.
|-
| 54-56
|[[The Boyahda Tree]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=L-9}})
|
* [[Bark Spider]]
* [[Death Cap]] (60-63)
|
Drops coffer keys. Lots of links! Bring a BRD and/or BLM and a WHM. Spiders have a nasty aoe slow and critical attack ability. Death Caps have a gross breath attack with silence and paralyze. Can be a challenging camp but will make you some money with web drops.
|-
| 54-56
|[[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=J-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=G-3}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (60-63)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (60-64)
|
Plenty of crabs to go around, supports at least 3 parties, just be cautious for Guivre (sight aggro) when getting to your camp. [[Sneak]] will be required to travel through this area. Drops coffer keys. Dispel or BLM recommended.
|-
| 55-57
|[[Ro'Maeve]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|map=Map 1|pos=H-11}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|map=Map 1|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Killing Weapon]] (61-63)
* [[Ominous Weapon]] (62-64)
|
Can camp right at zone entrance. But beware of pop at zone. Can also camp in hallway at (H-9). Supports maybe 2 parties. /NIN recommended for melee for Whirl of Rage spam.
|-
| 55-57
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=King Ranperre's Tomb|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=King Ranperre's Tomb|map=Map 2|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Tomb Worm]] (60-61)
* [[Thousand Eyes]] (60-62)
* [[Dire Bats]] (62-64)
* [[Armet Beetle]] (64-66)
|
Worm's dont aggro but link. Bats aggro by sound. Eyes good alternative when bats or worms are full. One Dire Bats sits on camp, but theres a small room full of Thousand Eyes that do not link next to it. There are only 4 beetles so not enough to make a camp for a full higher level party.

'''Warning''': Thousand Eyes are farmed for Eyes for high level item. You might find max levels farming these enemies.
|-
| 55-57
|[[Ifrit's Cauldron]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ifrit's Cauldron|map=Map 4|pos=G-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ifrit's Cauldron|map=Map 4|pos=J-7|pos 2=J-8}})
|
* [[Cauldron Eruca]] (62-64) {{Changes }}
|
West entrance. Supports 2 parties. Yes aggro. Yes link.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Cape Teriggan]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}}) Outpost
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-7}})
|
* [[Beach Bunny]] (62-65)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (62-65)
|
Have Stona ready for Lizards.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]{{Changes }}
|
'''
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=D-11|pos 2=E-11}})'''
|
* [[Scorch Dhalmel]] (63-65) {{Changes }}
|
Supports 1 party. No defense up.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}})
|
* [[Stygian Pugil]] (63-65)
|
Close to Windurst Walls entrance (Head east, downstairs, then south, in tunnel). All party members will need the Rhinostey certificate for quick access. Or go through the 3 mage gate (portal charm)'''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''. Need sneak/oils to get to camp. Pugs don't link. Dispel/BLM recommended.
|-
| 56-58
|[[The Boyahda Tree]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=E-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=D-4}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (62-66)
* [[Knight Crawler]] (62-67)
|
Many camps/mobs, supports at least two parties. Drops coffer keys. Bring dispeler or blm.
|-
| 58-60
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|map=Map 1|pos=G-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|map=Map 1|pos=F-6}})
|
* [[Monarch Ogrefly]] (65-67)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (65-68)
|
Bring WHM and/or a support for healing heavy AoE Damage. Flies like to spam Cursed Sphere.
|-
| 58-60
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Starmite]] (65-67)
|
Dispel/BLM recommended. Past Stygian Pugils, north up stairs.
|-
| 58-61
|[[Cape Teriggan]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=I-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=G-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (64-67)
* [[Goblin Alchemist]]
* [[Goblin Bandit]]
* [[Goblin Mercenary]]
* [[Goblin Shepherd]] (65-68) ((G-6), (H-6) camps))
* [[Velociraptor]] (66-69)
* [[Terror Pugil]](67-70)
|
Supports at least 4 parties. Viruna suggested if you plan on fighting many raptors. BLM or Dispel recommended for crabs. Beware Sand Cockatrice, aggro sight, will be difficult (lvl 71-74).
|-
| 59-60 {{verification}}
|| Pso'Xja
||(60 level cap zone) '''(H-10) Tower in Beaucedine Glacier'''
||
* Diremite Assaulter (63-68)
* Dire Bat (64-68)
* Goblins (62-68)
* Thousand Eyes (65-68)
* Maledict Millstone (64-68)
|| {{verification}} Verification needed on mob respawn times.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|map=Map 1|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Polar Hare]] (65-68)
|
Support and/or melee sub /nin recommended for AoE. Hares link. '''Hares give +10% exp bonus.'''
|-
| 59-61
|[[Pso'Xja]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Pso'Xja|map=Map 2|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Diremite Assaulter]] (63-68)
* [[Dire Bat]] (64-68)
* [[Snow Lizard]] (65-68)
|
'''Note this is a popular spot where high levels farm Florid Stones.''' Enter from Beaucedine Glacier (F-7). Follow the right wall, apply sneak and drop down the hole at (I-8). Camp in circular room with elevator. WHM recommended for Erase.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 4|pos=H-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=L-7}})
|
* [[Deinonychus]] (65-68)
* [[Kuftal Digger]]
* [[Goblin Alchemist]]
* [[Goblin Bandit]]
* [[Goblin Mercenary]]
* [[Goblin Tamer]] (66-69)
|
Supports 2 parties. Viruna highly recommended. Go down the path at (F-7) map #1 to reach basement camp. [[Sneak]] needed. Beware NM Yowie.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Newton Movalpolos]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Newton Movalpolos|map=Map 1|pos=D-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Trashman]] (65-67)
* [[Goblin Fireman]]
* [[Goblin Foreman]]
* [[Goblin Lengthman]]
* [[Goblin Packman]] (66-69)
|
Enter from (I-12) or (J-11) from Oldton.
|-
|}</div>

== Level 60-75==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! Level !! Zone !! Camp/Mob !! Notes

|-

| 60-62
|| Valley of Sorrows
|| '''(G-7) (corner), (J-9) (zone line)'''
* Velociraptor (66-69)
* Peryton (69-72)
* Valley Manticore (72-74)
|| Supports 1 party at twilight beach entrance. Supports 2 parties at J-8 Cape Terrigan entrance. Viruna/whm recommended.

|-

| 60-63 || Uleguerand Range || '''(I-10), (J-10), (J-11)'''
* Nival Raptor (68-70)
|| Supports at least 2 parties. Paralyna highly recommended.
|-
| 62-64 || Labyrinth of Onzozo || '''(H-6), (I-6)'''
* Torama (70-72)
* [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] (67-69)
* Labyrinth Manticore (72-74)
|| Supports up to 2 parties. Have silena, echo drops, and paralyna ready. Beware NM Ose.

|-
| 63-65 || Attohwa Chasm || '''(F-7)'''
* Tracker Antlion (70-73)
|| Supports 1 party. Blindna and erase recommended.
|-
| 63-66 || Bibiki Bay || '''(G-6)'''
* Tragopan (71-73)
* Hobgoblin Maritalist, Animalier, Venerer, Fascinator (72-74)
|| Supports 1 party. Tragopans link by sight when pulled. Recommend barfira for goblins and silence for Fascinator.
|-
| 64-67 || Boyhada Tree ||''' (H-8) map 2'''
* Skimmer (72-74)
|Camp at the tree by the ??? spot. Be aware of skill up or WSNM parties that may be in the area. Heavy AoE. Steelshells in the area may aggro by sound.
|-

| 65-67 || Cape Terrigan || '''(I-7) Boulder, (I-8) Boulder'''
* Sand Cockatrice (71-74)
|| WHM with Stona pretty much required. Can pull lower level velociraptors to fill in. Beware Manticores (lvl 77-79), sight aggro, will be difficult.
|-
| 66-68 || Boyhada Tree ||''' (H-8) map 2'''
* Skimmer (72-74)
* Steelshell (73-76)
|Camp at the tree by the ??? spot. Be aware of skill up or WSNM parties that may be in the area. Heavy Aoe from skimmers.
|-
| 66-70 || Boyhada Tree ||'''(3rd map, down waterfall at (F-8) up top) (H-6), (H-10), (H-9), (F-9), (F-12), (H-8) '''
* Processionaire (72-75)
* Korrigan (72-75)
* Steelshell (73-76)
* Elder Gobbue (74-77)
* Darter (76-78)
* Blood Ball (76-78)
|Supports multiple parties. Dispel/finale/chi blast/acid bolts/blm nukes recommended for defense up on crawlers and crabs. Echo drops recommended if targeting gobbues. Higher level parties can start to roam around the rooms instead of camp. Can pull additional Processionaires in the tunnels. Link potentials. Have sleepga/lullaby ready. Consider targeting Darters and Blood Balls at level 68+.
|-
| 67-69 || Boyhada Tree ||''' map 2, up top (F-6), (G-10), (H-6)'''
* Elder Gobbue (74-77)
* Steelshell (73-76)
|Silena/echo drops highly recommended. Could also fill in Processionaires (72-75) at (G-10) camp. Link potentials. Have sleepga/lullaby ready.
|-
| 67-69 || Al'Taieu ||'''(D-10) Tower, (K-11) Between Islands'''
* Om'hpemde (73-77)
* Om'xzomit (74-76)
* Om'aern (75-78)
|Need Sea access (CoP 8-1). (D-10) camp is all Om'hpemde.
|-
| 67-69
| Den of Rancor
|''' (I-8) map 6, in front of Cloister of Tides'''
* Demonic Pugil (74-76)
* Doom Toad (74-76)
|Supports 1 party. 1 party member needs a Paintbrush of Souls to reach. Enter den from Temple of Uggalepih paintbrush room. *Note: 15 minute respawn. A good party can wipe all mobs and be sitting waiting for repops.
|-
| 67-69 || Pso'Xja ||''' Nue Tower Entrance, Golden-Tongued Culberry Map'''
* Frost Lizard (74-77)
* Diremite Dominator (74-76)
* Million Eyes (75-77)
* Purgatory Bat (72-76)
|Drop down to the bottom map. Need sneak and invis. Can support 2 parties. East and west sides/drop downs.
|-
|68-70
|Den of Rancor (I-9), (F-7)
|'''Bloodlet Springs Entrance from Yhoater Jungle'''
* Tormentor (75-78)
* Puck (Mandragora) (75-78)
|Lots of links. Have sleep(ga)/lullaby ready. Mages stay back from puks for dreamflower. Stona/WHM recommended for lizards.

|-
| 68-71 || Cape Terrigan {{Changes }} || '''Zone to Gustav Tunnel (J-6)'''
* Arid Lizard (76-78) {{Changes}}
* Dust Bats (77-78) {{Changes}}
* Manticore (77-79)
||Supports two parties. Erase (Manticore Debuff Max HP/MP Debuff) & Stona Recommended. Your party can camp between the boulder and wall for faster pulls with some add potential...or up the ramp to be more safe.
|-
| 69-71 || Bibiki Bay || '''(G-8), (G-10)'''
* Tartarus Eft (76-79)
* Hobgoblins (78-80)
|| - Mobs AoE Dispel and AoE shadow wipe.. better for BST burns
|-

| 69-75 || Newton Movalpolos ||''' Exit from Mine shaft #2716 entry '''
* Moblins (76-79)
* Bugbears (76-79)
|Get twinkbrix to teleport you to the mine shaft. Camp favors a roaming party. Sleep and silence recommended. Teleport Dem and escape recommended for faster travel.
|-
| 69-75 || Cape Terrigan || '''(G-5)'''
* Greater Manticore (76-79)
* Sand Cockatrice (71-73)
|| Erase recommended. Silena and Stona recommended if lower level parties are fighing Cockatrice as well. Mages stay back due to Riddle (max mp down). '''Greater Manticores give +10% exp bonus.''' Camp will make you some money.
|-
| 70-75 || Kuftal Tunnel || '''(H-6), (I-8) Map #3'''
* Greater Cockatrice (78-80)
* Ovinnik (77-79)
* Ladon (80-82)
|| Past moving boulder at (G-9). Path opens at certain times depending on moon phase. Maximum up time is about 15 minutes (6 game hours). Supports at least 2 parties. Will need paralyna for [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]], stona and poisona for cockatrice. Ladons have dispelga move '''and give +23% exp bonus'''. Camp will make you some money.
|-
| 71-75 || Ro'Maeve || '''(N-9), (D-5) Behind East and West Moongates. (M-9), (C-9) outside of Moongates '''
* Apocalyptic Weapon (78-80)
* Infernal Weapon(79-81)
* Darksteel Golem (80-82)
|| Supports 4 parties. No moon pass needed for 2 camps. 2 more camps available behind each moongate. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Behind moongate your party can camp on far bridges for faster pulls with some aggro potential (have sleepga/lullaby ready)... or use a side room to be more safe.
|-
| 71-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]] Need Sky Access
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
* [[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), front/south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 71-75 || Bibiki Bay {{Changes}} || '''(G-6), (F-7), (F-8), (G-9)'''
* Catoblepas (79-81) {{Changes}}
* Hobgoblin Alastor, Blagger, Physician, Toreador (77-79)
* Tropical Rarab (73-76)
* Tartarus Eft (76-79)
|| Supports 4 parties. Berserk is your friend. Healing wind spam can be annoying if cows aren't dealt with swiftly. Fill in with Rarabs and Efts. (F-8) camp has lots of Goblins. Watch out for bombs/AoE, Barfira up.
|-

|}</div>

== Sky Camps (63-75+) '''(Sky Access Required)''' ==
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|-
! Level !! Zone !! Camp !! Mob !! Notes
|-
| 63-66
|| [[Ru'Aun Gardens]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=F-9}}) Earth, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=E-8}}) Ice, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=F-6}}) Dark, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=G-5}}) Light, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-5}}) Air, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=J-6}}) Thunder, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=K-8}}) Fire, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=J-9}}) Water
|| [[Flamingo]] (72-74)
|| Up to 8 camps.
|-
| 71-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
|| [[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 72-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-8}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-8}})) Map #2
|| [[Aura Weapon]] (80-82)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}) Genbu entrance. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 74-75+
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| The Celestial Nexus Loop ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}}) Map #1, Ullikummi Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 6|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=G-8|pos 4=G-9}})
|| [[Aura Statue]] (81-84)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}), Genbu entrance to reach both camps. Have someone enter the shrine's south entrance to make sure yellow gate is open.
|-
|}</div>

== Merit Camps==
* These camps are designed for higher levels (75+) to exp/gain merit points on.
* If your party has a strong line up, and is coordinated, you could start exping at these camps earlier.
* Some camps can turn into roaming camps for faster kills at higher levels.
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp'''
!'''Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
| [[Newton Movalpolos]]
|
* Exit from Mine shaft #2716 entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Newton Movalpolos|pos=J-6}})
|
* Moblins (76-79)
* Bugbears (76-79)
|Get [[Twinkbrix]] to teleport you to the mine shaft. Roaming party. Sleep and silence recommended. Lots of bombs, AoEs. Teleport Dem and escape recommended for faster travel.
|-
| [[Cape Teriggan]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|pos=G-5}})
|
* [[Greater Manticore]] (76-79)
| Erase recommended. No AoEs, but conals. Can roam around a bit. Cockatrice may agro but can be easily dealt with. Mages stay back due to Riddle (reduces max mp). '''Greater Manticores give +10% exp bonus.''' Manticore drops will make you some money.
|-
| [[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 3|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 3|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Greater Cockatrice]] (78-80)
* [[Ovinnik]] (77-79)
* [[Ladon]] (80-82)
| Past moving boulder at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=G-9}}). Path opens at certain times depending on moon phase. Maximum up time is about 15 minutes (6 game hours). Supports at least 2 parties. Roam around. Will need paralyna for [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]], stona and poisona for cockatrice. Ladons have dispelga move '''and give +23% exp bonus'''. Camp will make you some money.
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]] Need Sky Access
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
||
*[[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), front/south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
|[[Ro'Maeve]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=N-9}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=D-5}}) Behind East and West Moongates. ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=M-9}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=C-9}}) outside of Moongates
|
* [[Apocalyptic Weapon]] (78-80)
* [[Infernal Weapon]] (79-81)
* [[Darksteel Golem]] (80-82)
| Supports 4 parties. No moon pass needed for 2 camps. 2 more camps available behind each moongate. Lots of physical AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Camp on far bridges and/or roam around.
|-
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Abraxas]] (80-83)
* [[Tavnazian Ram]] (82-84)
|Need to be on CoP Chapter 2+ to access. Lot's of magical AoE, will wipe shadows and still cause damage. WHM recommended for AoE healing [[Stona]] and [[Erase]]. Camp will make you some money. '''Tavnazian Rams give +23% exp bonus.'''
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-8}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-8}}) Map #2
|
* [[Aura Weapon]] (80-82)
| **Need Sky Access** Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}) Genbu entrance. Open yellow gate. Roaming camp. Lot's of physical AoE. '''~8 minute walk from crag shortcut or ~15 minute walk from Li'Telor OP without Mazurka.'''
|-
|[[Ro'Maeve]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=A-9}}) ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=O-9}}). Behind East and West Moon gates.
|
* [[Luminous Cluster]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
* [[Lunar Guardian]] (81-82){{Changes}}
|Supports 2 parties. Lots of physical AoE, graviga, and slowga. Pull weapons to fill to maintain chain.'''~7 minute walk from Li'Telor OP without Mazurka'''
|-

|[[Fei'Yin]] {{Changes}}
|
* Basement ({{Location Tooltip|area=Fei'Yin|map=Map 2|pos=H-6|pos 2=H-5}})
|
* [[Rancid Flesh]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
* [[Apparition]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
* [[Perdition Bat]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
| Supports 1 party. Not much AoE or conal. Roam around as needed. '''~12.5 minute walk from Fauregandi OP without Mazurka'''
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|
* The Celestial Nexus Loop ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}}) Map #1, Ullikummi Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 6|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=G-8|pos 4=G-9}})
|
* [[Aura Statue]] (81-84)
| **Need Sky Access** Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}), Genbu entrance to reach both camps. Have someone enter the shrine's south entrance to make sure yellow gate is open. Drops Diorite, Ullikummi pop item. Lot's of AoE/wipes shadows, bindga, and stunga. Roam around the Nexus loop. Can roam around a bit at Ullikummi.
|-
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Dromaeosaurus]] (82-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Cliff Glider]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
| Supports 1 party. South of spine. Raptors have virus and slow. Flies have lots of AoE and poison.
|-
|[[Misareaux Coast]] {{Changes}}
|
*Close to Tavnazia Safehold Zone ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=J-8}})
|
* [[Beast Bugard]] (82-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Raging Sheep]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
|Mobs seem to be blunt resistant. Mages stay back due to AoE sleep. Dispel/acid bolts/chi blast recommedned for defense up abilities.
|-
|[[Toraimarai Canal]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=J-8|pos 2=J-9}}) Map 2
|
* [[Diphylla]] (81-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Channel Pugil]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
|Need {{KeyItem}}[[Rhinostery Certificate]] for fast access from Windurst Walls.
Could also use 3 mage gate to get to but need portal charm. Some magical AoE. Dispel/acid bolts/chi blast recommedned for defense up abilities.'''(~16 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP, going through 3 mage gate, without Mazurka)'''
|-
|[[Purgonorgo Isle|Bibiki Bay, Purgonorgo Isle]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle|pos=H-10|pos 2=H-11}})
|
* [[Toco Tucan]] (83-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Island Jugil]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
|Right by the [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] warmachine. Take Manaclipper. Takes time to get to. Supports 1 party. Not much AoE. Some conals.
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=I-5}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=F-6}})
|
* [[Kindred Black Mage]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Dark Night]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Summoner]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Warrior]] (81-84)
* [[Smolenkos]] (81-84)
* [[Molech]] (80-82)
| Bit of a walk. Go east/counter-clockwise from the entrance to climb up. Will need [[Sneak]]/invis/meds. Watch out for true sight tauri on the way up. Roam around. Slowga. Conals. Blind. Doom.
Note: 3 mobs per kilometer, Molech has Doom (they look at you and you die) NOT WORTH IT tested by blacklung
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[King Buffalo]] (80-82)
* [[Kindred Demon]] (81-84)
| A bit further of a walk. Past Jormy, by frozen waterfall. Plague.
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Gigas Brawler]] (84-86) {{Changes}}
* [[Gigas Crusher]] (84-86) {{Changes}}
| Before you get to Jormy. You probably want to have decent gear and a few merits under your belt before meriting on these. Lots of physical AoE and conals. Melee subbing /nin isn't a bad idea.
|-
|}</div>

== Alpha Camps {{Changes}} ==
*Coming soon in patch 1.2

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!'''Zone'''
!'''Mob'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|}</div>
== Shatter Camps {{Changes}} ==
*Coming soon in patch 1.2

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|-
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==Mana Burn Camps {{Changes }}==
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* These camps are ideally for SMNx2 BLMx4 parties as these are era+ mobs that raise their defenses at the start of the battle. The defense is lost with a [[Skillchain]] + [[Magic Burst]] combo.
* SMN x2, 3 BLM, 1 Support (BRD, RDM) works.
*These camps were originally intended for a traditional party with skill chaining and more than 1 BLM magic bursting.

{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
!'''Level'''
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp/Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|12-16
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|'''(G-6) Carbuncle Quest'''
* [[Eikon Worm]] (19-23) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses at start of fight. MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. [[Ghost]]s pop at night.
|-
|17-20
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(F-5)'''
* [[Island Goop]] (26-28) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses.
|-
|20-25
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(G-6)/(H-6)'''
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Greater Pugil]]
| G-6 camp is at the top middle of the quadrant, safe from undead. Our composition was 5 x BLM and 1 x RDM, bouncing hate between us. No need for a tank, just brave mages. Pulled 10k/hour (with band up) and no deaths. Move to pugil alley at (H-6) at 23.
|-
|23-25
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(G-8)'''

* [[Hexed Weapon]] (31-33) {{Changes }}
* [[Cliff Worm]] (30-33) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required.
|-

|25-28
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(J-9)'''

* [[Muddy Slime]] (34-36) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at the start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Tried this at 26, was rough. AoE move does a ton of damage. 28 might be better starting point when you get firaga.
|-
|29-32
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|'''(J-9)'''
* [[Flying Beetle]] (35-37) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|31-34
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-6)'''

* [[Sand Worm]] (36-39) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, Doesn't Link
|-
|33-37
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|('''{{Location Tooltip| text = K-5| tooltip = | area = Sauromugue Champaign| pos = K-5| highlight background = transparent| marker pos x = -4| marker pos y = 12| marker size = 35| marker opacity = 0.4| marker background = #5555ff}})'''
* [[Young Uragnite]] (36-42) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses. Wide level range. Higher levels (40-42) seem to spawn more on the western side of camp. Have [[poisona]] and [[paralyna]] ready.
|-

|29-32
|Rolanberry Fields
|'''(E-9)'''

* [[Shell Grubs]] (38-41)
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, Doesn't Link
|-
|33-36
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(G-10) Pond'''
* [[Winter Slime]] (39-41)
|Raises defenses
|-
|31-33
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-9) Upper level'''
* [[Boreal Worm]] (39-42)
|Raises defenses.
|-
|33-37
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(H-7)/(I-7)'''

* [[Snofallo]] (43-45)
|Quick run from [[Outpost]]/[[Telepoint|Telepoint Vahzl]]. Raises defenses. Can use Lowing which is AoE Plague (TP/MP drain). WHM/SMN recommended for SC closer if possible.
|-
|36-40
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]]
|'''(H-10)'''

*[[Jungle Crawlers]] (44-48) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|34-39
|[[Batallia Downs]]
|'''{{location Tooltip|area= Batallia Downs|pos=I-10}} / {{location Tooltip|area= Batallia Downs|pos=J-10}}'''
* [[Downslime]] (41-44){{Changes }}
|Are [[Shielded]].
|-
|39-41
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-8)'''

* [[Glacier Crab]] (47-50) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. Similar name to crabs on the other side of the coast but different level range.
|-
|39-42
|[[Battalia Downs]]
|'''(H-5)'''

* [[Rancideyes]] (48-51) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Resistant to piercing damage. '''Fast movement. Recommend having someone with silence. REALLY FAST CASTS'''
|-
|42-46
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|'''(I-11)'''

* [[Jungle Crab]] (51-53) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Resistant to piercing damage.
|-
|44-47
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(E-11)'''

* [[Bloody Beetle]] (53-56) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|47-50
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(E-9)'''

* [[Desert Gazer]] ([[:Category:Hecteyes|Hecteyes]], 56-59){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. {{Verification}}Couldn't be slept. '''Casts -aga II magic. Avoid this camp unless you can reliably land silence.'''
|-
|50-53
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-7)'''
* [[Desert Worm]] (59-61){{Changes }}
|On pull, Raises it's Defenses - Goes away during the day
|-
|49-54
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-9)'''
* [[Mud Crab]] (59-62){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.{{Verification}}
|-
|53-56
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(H-10)'''
* [[Desert Slime]] (61-64){{Changes }}
|Defense boost possible, best to have Firaga 2 at 53.
|-
|51-56
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(I-10)'''
* [[Muddyeyes]] (62-66){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.{{Verification}} Casts magic and cannot be slept. Avoid.
|-
|57-62
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-9) Lower level'''
* [[Glacier Crab]] (69-72){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.
|-
|65-68
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|'''(K-9) By Dunes Warp'''
* [[Meadow Buffalo]] (75-78){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. [[Aspir]]able mobs.
|-
|64-75
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|'''(G-8)'''
* [[Coastal Slime]] (78-81){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.
|-
|64-75
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(I-9)'''
* [[Ice Crab]] (81-82){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. Supports 2 manaburn parties.
|-
|66-75
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(I-8)'''
* [[Icefallo]] (81-82){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. [[Viruna]] recommended for [[plague]].
|}</div>

==Undead Burn Camps==
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|+
!'''Level'''
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp/Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|11-13
| [[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''Konschtat Zone'''

* [[Skeleton Warrior]]
|Monk or manaburn party recommended.

|-
|16-19
|[[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''Stairs'''
* [[Ghoul]]s (21-24) {{Changes }}
|Camp is for MNK/PLD/WHM (Holy Party)
|-
|20-23
|[[Outer Horutoto Ruins]]
|'''Strange Apparatus Room'''

* [[Ghoul]]
|Use northernmost [[West Sarutabaruta]] zone. Monk or manaburn party recommended. [[Sneak]] required to reach camp
|-
|21-28
|[[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''G-7) Map 2 behind first center door on staircase, Gadfly/Bogy Room, Behind East Banshee Door.'''

* [[Mauthe Doog]] (28-31)
* [[Wight]] (29-34),
* [[Wendigo]] (26-30)
* [[Banshee]] (31-34),
* [[Bogy]] (27-29),
* [[Ghast]] (30-34)
|WHM Cure Burn party. WHM/NIN with Utsusemi recommended (if not able, Blink is required). Bring assistance for Raise and Viruna as the TP moves from Banshee really hurt and Rot Gas virus effect can last up to 5 minutes. Level sync 21-25 on Bogy Room and 24-29 behind the east Banshee door where no mobs spawn. [[Sneak]] is required to reach camp.
|-
|30-33
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]]
|'''F-8 Map 1 where Royal Leech spawns in the tunnel just east of Namtar room.'''

*[[Ghast]] (38-41)
|WHM Cure Burn party. Level Sync 29 is too low. 31 is preferred. Blink, Stoneskin, and Reraise is a must. [[Sneak]] is required to reach camp.
|-
|34-37
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(E-8)/(F-8), (J-9)'''

* [[Lost Soul]] (42-45)
* [[Etemmu]] (43-46)
|Outpost warp or Vazhl gate crystal required to reach camp. WHM x6 Cure Burn party.
|-
|34-37
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''Main entrance from [[Batallia Downs]]'''

* [[Lost Soul]] (42-46)
|Level Sync 32 too low, 33 still iffy.
|-
|41-47
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''E-7 Map 1, Just east of where you land in drop A, Beaucedine entrance'''

* [[Lich]] (51-55)
* [[Fallen Knight]] (54-56)
* [[Mummy]] (50-52)
* [[Hell Hound]] (46-49),
* [[Ka]] (52-54)
* [[Tomb Wolf]] (53-55),
* [[Dark Stalker]] (55-57)
|[[Earth Elemental]] Danger at E-7 and Hume Bones camp.
|-
|41-44
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''Behind Banishing Gate 3 at I-6 Map 2 or Map 2 at F-9 near Funnel [[Bats spawn'''

* [[Fallen Officer]] (52-55)
|Bring extra player with both Tractor and/or Raise behind Gate 3 camp to help cheese replacements to camp.
|-
|50-54
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''M-7 Map 2, M-11 Map 2, South center pit landing from south room in Map 1'''

* [[Tomb Mage]] (60-63)
* [[Tomb Warrior]] (60-62)
* [[Spriggan]] (64-66)
* [[Haunt]] (63-65)
|2x SMN 4x WHM. Holy and Banishga II burst from Ifrit Fusion. Coffer key mobs. Dark Stalkers (55-57) may be used to extend chains if using M-11 camp.
|-
|50-54
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''In basement H-8/I-8 tunnel or behind Banishing Gate 2 J-8 (Strange Apparatus Room)'''

* [[Fallen Mage]] (59-62)
* [[Fallen Major]] (59-62)
* [[Wraith]] (60-62)
|2x SMN/4x WHM burn party. Basement camp is preferred camp but need another party targeting beetles/bats; the other camp lacks those mobs but just 5 undead spawns to work with. Mobs drop coffer keys required for white mage artifact hat.
|-
|55-57
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|'''I-7 Map 2'''

* [[Doom Soldier]] (65-67)
* [[Doom Mage]] (65-67)
* [[Robber Crab]] (65-68)
|2x SMN/4x WHM for skeletons. Black Mage manaburn parties can also target Robber Crabs (which are never engaged by the white mage party).
|-
|65-67{{Verification}}
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|'''(H-7), (G-8)'''

* [[Doom Warlock]] (76-78)
* [[Doom Guard]] (75-77)
* [[Erlik]] (75-78)
|2x SMN/4x WHM. Skeleton DRKs, BLMs, and Ghosts. Doom Guard on camp, all WHM should be /BLM for Elemental Seal > Silence on everything. Care for Typhoon Wyverns that are in the area. Taxim (Doom Warlock NM) also spawns here, but easy to kill with usual strats.
|-
|65-68
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|'''Map 2 (J-9) ((K-9) and (E-7) Secondary)'''

* [[Spartoi Warrior]] (78-82)
* [[Spartoi Sorcerer]] (80-82)
* [[Lemures]] (80-82)
* [[Hati]] (77-79)
|2x SMN/4x WHM/BLM or PLD. SMN do Ifrit (Punch) > Ramuh (Shock Strike) = Fusion. WHM and PLD do Banish III > Holy for 2x MB. If avatars miss, spam Cure and Banish spells until dead. Main camp is on a ledge outside Vrtra room.

Additional camps are inside Vrtra Room and on west side in hidden room near Strange Apparatus.
|-
|73+
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|'''Map 2 (E-7)'''

* [[Skeletons]] (78-82)
* [[Lemures]] (80-82)
* [[Hati]] (77-79)
|Monk burn, mana burn, or the 2x SMN/4x WHM groups work. White mage burn parties can start at 65.
|}</div>

Today's Horoscope

2026-02-23T14:47:48Z

Txtoast: /* Possible Rewards */

{{Battlefield Header
| name = Today's Horoscope
| type = KSNM
| zone = Horlais Peak
| level = 75
| members = 6
| time = 30 minutes
| entry item = Lachesis Orb
}}

==Mobs==
{| class="table-sm horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 center-col-2 center-col-3 center-col-4"
|-
! width="35%" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px black solid" | Name
! width="10%" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px black solid;" | Level
! width="20%" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px black solid;" | Job
! width="35%" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px black solid;" | Type
|-
|[[Aries]]
|{{question}}
|{{question}}
|[[:Category:Rams|Ram]]
|}

==Possible Rewards==
*Your armoury crate will load out of the following groupings:
<div class="flex-container">
<div class="flex-container-item-3">
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
! All of:
|-
|24,000 [[Gil]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=1000/1000|0|0}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
! Zero to one of:
|-
|[[Aries Mantle]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=250/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Adaman Ingot]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=230/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Orichalcum Ingot]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=178/1000|0|0}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
! Zero to one of:
|-
|[[Beetle Blood]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=41/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Damascene Cloth]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=90/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Damascus Ingot]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=29/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Malboro Fiber]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=76/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Philosopher's Stone]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=148/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Phoenix Feather]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=234/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Raxa]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=232/1000|0|0}}
|}

</div>
<div class="flex-container-item-3">
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
! One of:
|-
|[[Gravedigger]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=222/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Rampager]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=245/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Retributor]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=231/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Perforator]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=302/1000|0|0}} {{changes}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
! One of:
|-
|[[Hierarch Belt]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=250/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Palmerin's Shield]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=206/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Trainer's Gloves]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=206/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Warwolf Belt]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=338/1000|0|0}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
! One of:
|-
|[[Rampaging Horn]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=292/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Lumbering Horn]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=265/1000|0|0}}
|-class="toau"
| [[Sword Strap]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=354/1000|0|0}}
|-class="toau"
| [[Claymore Grip]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=89/1000|0|0}}
|}
</div>
<div class="flex-container-item-3">
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
! One of:
|-
|[[Mythril Ore]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=41/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Darksteel Ore]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=68/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Mahogany Log]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=41/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Ebony Log]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=121/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Petrified Log]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=72/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Gold Ore]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=109/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Platinum Ore]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=44/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Gold Thread]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=60/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Rainbow Cloth]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=14/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Malboro Fiber]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=20/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Wyvern Scales]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=44/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Coral Fragment]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=80/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Ram Horn]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=14/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Demon Horn]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=61/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Phoenix Feather]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=111/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Raxa]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=105/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Reraiser]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=34/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Hi-Reraiser]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=14/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Vile Elixir +1]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=27/1000|0|0}}

|}
</div>
</div>

==Notes==
*Aries Attacks very quickly similar to 100 fists effect.
*Aries uses: Ram special attacks including Severe HP down effect
*Uses Stoneskin, Paralyga and Petrabreath
*Completely resists Paralyze, Silence, and Slow.
*It is immune to Charm and Stun, but susceptible to Sleep, Gravity, Bind, and Blind.
*Regens HP at decent rate. "Aries enters a deep sleep" Presumably, gains TP while sleeping also.
**Can be taken down with a BLM kite-nuke method.

==Strategy==
''Be the first one to provide a profit-making strategy!''

----
{{Ksnms}}

Pheonix Feather

2026-02-23T14:46:51Z

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Redirect to [[Phoenix Feather]]

Pheonix Feather

2026-02-23T14:40:57Z

Txtoast: Created page with "{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|Phoenix Feather.gif}}<section end="Item Image"/> ==Statistics== {{Item Statistics | type = Material | name = Phoenix feather | icon id = 844 | description = A tail feather from the legendary phoenix. | stackable = 12 }} ==Other Uses== {{Used In | resale price = {{Resale Price|1560|1599}} }} ==Used in Recipes== {{rl|Elite Beret|Clothcraft|95}} {{rl|Mythic Wand|Woodworking|84}} ==Obtained from Desynthesis== {{..."

{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|Phoenix Feather.gif}}<section end="Item Image"/>
==Statistics==
{{Item Statistics
| type = Material
| name = Phoenix feather
| icon id = 844
| description = A tail feather from the legendary phoenix.
| stackable = 12
}}

==Other Uses==
{{Used In
| resale price = {{Resale Price|1560|1599}}
}}
==Used in Recipes==
{{rl|Elite Beret|Clothcraft|95}}
{{rl|Mythic Wand|Woodworking|84}}
==Obtained from Desynthesis==
{{rl|Elite Beret|Clothcraft|95}}
{{rl|Mythic Wand|Woodworking|84}}
==How to Obtain==
{{AH|Materials|Clothcraft}}
===Quests===
* [[Requiem of Sin]]
===Chocobo Digging===
{|class="ffxi-table wide-table"
|-
!width="50%"| Zone
!width="50%"| Abundance
|-
| [[Bibiki Bay]]
| Uncommon
|-
| [[Buburimu Peninsula]]
| Uncommon
|-
| [[Western Altepa Desert]]
| Uncommon
|-
| [[Valkurm Dunes]]
| Rare
|-
| [[Konschtat Highlands]]
| Very Rare
|- class="ffxi-footer"
|}

===Dropped From===
{|class="ffxi-table wide-table"
|-
!width="35%"| Name
!width="15%"| Level
!width="60%"| Zone
|- class="bg-nm" valign="top"
|'''[[Overlord Bakgodek]] ([[NM]])'''
| align="center" |85
| [[Monastic Cavern]]
|- class="bg-nm" valign="top"
|'''[[Tzee Xicu the Manifest]] ([[NM]])'''
| align="center" |85
| [[Castle Oztroja]]
|- class="bg-nm" valign="top"
|'''[[Za'Dha Adamantking]] ([[NM]])'''
| align="center" |85
| [[Qulun Dome]]
|}

===BCNM===
{|class="ffxi-table wide-table"
|-
!width="30%"| Name
!width="30%"| Zone
!width="15%"| Level
!width="15%"| Time
!width="10%"| Members
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Cactuar Suave]]
| align="left" |[[Chamber of Oracles]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Come Into My Parlor]]
| align="left" |[[Qu'Bia Arena]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Contaminated Colosseum]]
| align="left" |[[Horlais Peak]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Copycat]]
| align="left" |[[Waughroon Shrine]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Double Dragonian]]
| align="left" |[[Horlais Peak]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[E-vase-ive Action]]
| align="left" |[[Qu'Bia Arena]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Early Bird Catches the Wyrm]]
| align="left" |[[Balga's Dais]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 18
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[The Hills Are Alive]]
| align="left" |[[Waughroon Shrine]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 18
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Horns of War]]
| align="left" |[[Horlais Peak]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 18
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Infernal Swarm]]
| align="left" |[[Qu'Bia Arena]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Moa Constrictors]]
| align="left" |[[Balga's Dais]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Operation Desert Swarm]]
| align="left" |[[Waughroon Shrine]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Royale Ramble]]
| align="left" |[[Balga's Dais]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[The Scarlet King]]
| align="left" |[[Chamber of Oracles]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|- align="center"
| align="left" |[[Today's Horoscope]]
| align="left" |[[Horlais Peak]]
| 75
| 30 minutes
| 6
|}

Forest Rope

2026-02-23T14:04:04Z

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{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|ForestRope.png}}<section end="Item Image"/>
==Statistics==
{{Item Statistics
| type = Armor
| icon id = 13267
| tags = {{Rare}}
| slot = Waist
| races = Elvaan
| stats = {{stat|def|32}} {{stat|mp|+60}} {{stat|dex|-4}} {{stat|int|+4}}
| level = 70
}}
==Other Uses==
{{Used In
| resale price = {{Resale Price|1200|1230}}
}}
==How to Obtain==
{{AH|Armor|Waist}}
===BCNM===
{|class="ffxi-table wide-table"
|-
! Name
! Restrictions
! Zone
|- valign="top"
| [[Come Into My Parlor]]
| align="center" | No Level Restriction, 30 minutes, 6 members
| [[Qu'Bia Arena]]
|}
[[Category:Race Specific Equipment]]

Desert Rope

2026-02-23T14:03:06Z

Txtoast: Created page with "{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|DesertRope.png|Desert Rope}}<section end="Item Image"/> ==Statistics== {{Item Statistics | type = Armor | icon id = 13270 | tags = {{Rare}} | slot = Waist | races = Galk | stats = {{stat|def|3}} {{stat|mp|+60}} {{stat|vit|-4}} {{stat|int|+4}} | level = 70 }} ==Other Uses== {{Used In | resale price = {{Resale Price|1230}} }} ==How to Obtain== {{AH|Armor|Waist}} ===BCNM=== {|class="ffxi-table wide-table" |- ! Name..."

{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|DesertRope.png|Desert Rope}}<section end="Item Image"/>
==Statistics==
{{Item Statistics
| type = Armor
| icon id = 13270
| tags = {{Rare}}
| slot = Waist
| races = Galk
| stats = {{stat|def|3}} {{stat|mp|+60}} {{stat|vit|-4}} {{stat|int|+4}}
| level = 70
}}
==Other Uses==
{{Used In
| resale price = {{Resale Price|1230}}
}}
==How to Obtain==
{{AH|Armor|Waist}}
===BCNM===
{|class="ffxi-table wide-table"
|-
! Name
! Restrictions
! Zone
|- valign="top"
| [[Come Into My Parlor]]
| align="center" | No Level Restriction, 30 minutes, 6 members
| [[Qu'Bia Arena]]
|}
[[Category:Race Specific Equipment]]

Steppe Rope

2026-02-23T14:02:06Z

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{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|SteppeRope.png|Steppe Rope}}<section end="Item Image"/>
==Statistics==
{{Item Statistics
| type = Armor
| icon id = 13268
| tags = {{Rare}}
| slot = Waist
| races = Tarutaru
| stats = {{stat|def|5}} {{stat|mp|+30}} {{stat|str|-4}} {{stat|mnd|+4}}
| level = 70
}}
==Other Uses==
{{Used In
| resale price = {{Resale Price|1200}}
}}
==How to Obtain==
{{AH|Armor|Waist}}
===BCNM===
{|class="ffxi-table wide-table"
|-
! Name
! Restrictions
! Zone
|- valign="top"
| [[Come Into My Parlor]]
| align="center" | No Level Restriction, 30 minutes, 6 members
| [[Qu'Bia Arena]]
|}
[[Category:Race Specific Equipment]]

Jungle Rope

2026-02-23T14:01:22Z

Txtoast: Created page with "{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|Jungle Rope.jpg}}<section end="Item Image"/> ==Statistics== {{Item Statistics | type = Armor | icon id = 13269 | tags = {{Rare}} | slot = Waist | races = Mithra | stats = {{stat|def|4}} {{stat|mp|+45}} {{stat|dex|-4}} {{stat|int|+4}} | level = 70 }} ==Other Uses== {{Used In | resale price = {{Resale Price|1230}} }} ==How to Obtain== {{AH|Armor|Waist}} ===BCNM=== {|class="ffxi-table wide-table" ! Name ! Restrictio..."

{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|Jungle Rope.jpg}}<section end="Item Image"/>
==Statistics==
{{Item Statistics
| type = Armor
| icon id = 13269
| tags = {{Rare}}
| slot = Waist
| races = Mithra
| stats = {{stat|def|4}} {{stat|mp|+45}} {{stat|dex|-4}} {{stat|int|+4}}
| level = 70
}}
==Other Uses==
{{Used In
| resale price = {{Resale Price|1230}}
}}
==How to Obtain==
{{AH|Armor|Waist}}
===BCNM===
{|class="ffxi-table wide-table"
! Name
! Restrictions
! Zone
|- valign="top"
| [[Come Into My Parlor]]
|align="center" | (No Level Restriction, 30 minutes, 6 members)
| [[Qu'Bia Arena]]
|}
[[Category:Race Specific Equipment]]

Ocean Rope

2026-02-23T14:00:36Z

Txtoast: Created page with "{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|OceanRope.jpg|Ocean Rope}}<section end="Item Image"/> ==Statistics== {{Item Statistics | type = Armor | icon id = 13266 | tags = {{Rare}} | slot = Waist | races = Hume | stats = {{stat|def|4}} {{stat|mp|+45}} {{stat|str|-4}} {{stat|int|+4}} | level = 70 }} ==Other Uses== {{Used In | resale price = {{Resale Price|}} }} ==How to Obtain== {{AH|Armor|Waist}} ===BCNM=== {|class="ffxi-table wide-table" |- ! Name ! Rest..."

{{Item Sections}}<section begin="Item Image"/>{{Item Image|OceanRope.jpg|Ocean Rope}}<section end="Item Image"/>
==Statistics==
{{Item Statistics
| type = Armor
| icon id = 13266
| tags = {{Rare}}
| slot = Waist
| races = Hume
| stats = {{stat|def|4}} {{stat|mp|+45}} {{stat|str|-4}} {{stat|int|+4}}
| level = 70
}}
==Other Uses==
{{Used In
| resale price = {{Resale Price|}}
}}
==How to Obtain==
{{AH|Armor|Waist}}
===BCNM===
{|class="ffxi-table wide-table"
|-
! Name
! Restrictions
! Zone
|- valign="top"
| [[Come Into My Parlor]]
| align="center" | No Level Restriction, 30 minutes, 6 members
| [[Qu'Bia Arena]]
|}
[[Category:Race Specific Equipment]]

Infernal Swarm

2026-02-23T13:57:09Z

Txtoast: /* Strategy */

{{Battlefield Header
| type = ksnm
| zone = Qu'Bia Arena
| location =
| level = 75
| members = 6
| time = 30 minutes
| entry item = Atropos Orb
| notes =
}}

==Mobs==
{| class="table-sm horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 center-col-2 center-col-3 center-col-4"
|-
! width="35%" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px black solid" | Name
! width="10%" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px black solid;" | Level
! width="20%" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px black solid;" | Job
! width="35%" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px black solid;" | Type
|-
| [[Beelzebub]] x 1
| {{question}}
| [[White Mage]]
| [[:category:Bees|Bee]]
|- class="bcnm-table-alt"
| [[Hell Fly]] x 8
| {{question}}
| {{question}}
| [[:category:Bees|Bee]]
|}

==Possible Rewards==
*Your armoury crate will load out of the following groupings:
<div class="flex-container">
<div class="flex-container-item-3">
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Ebony Log]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Phoenix Feather]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=500/1000|0|0}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Phoenix Feather]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=500/1000|0|0}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Phoenix Feather]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=500/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Hi-Reraiser]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Philosopher's Stone]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=400/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Phoenix Feather]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=500/1000|0|0}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Damascus Ingot]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=10/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Damascene Cloth]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=10/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Raxa]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=400/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Beetle Blood]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Philosopher's Stone]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=250/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Malboro Fiber]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=10/1000|0|0}}
|}
</div>
<div class="flex-container-item-3">
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Ocean Sash]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Jungle Sash]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Steppe Sash]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Desert Sash]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Forest Sash]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Mythril Ore]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Adaman Ore]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=10/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Darksteel Ore]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Platinum Ore]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=100/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Granite]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Gold Thread]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=100/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Petrified Log]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Mahogany Log]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=100/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Ram Horn]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=200/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Coral Fragment]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=100/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Demon Horn]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=100/1000|0|0}}
|}
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{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 toau sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Staff Strap]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Claymore Grip]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Pole Grip]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=300/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Spear Strap]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=150/1000|0|0}}
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to One of
|-
|[[Cure V|Scroll of Cure V]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=10/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Thunder III|Scroll of Thunder III]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=10/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Shell IV|Scroll of Shell IV]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=10/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Light Spirit Pact]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=130/1000|0|0}}
|}
|}
</div>
</div>
<div class="flex-container-item-3">
{| class="table-xs horizon-table bcnm-table bcnm-table-border no-borders-td no-borders-tr center-col-1 sortable"
|-
! Zero to Two of
|-
|[[Guardian Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Kampfer Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Conjurer's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Shinobi Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Tracker's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Sorcerer's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Soldier's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Tamer's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Medicine Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Drake Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Fencer's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Minstrel's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Rogue's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Ronin Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|-
|[[Slayer's Earring]] {{Hxi Drop Rate|asb=50/1000|0|0}}
|}

</div></div>

== Horizon Changes {{changes}} ==
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==Notes==
*All bees have Pollen and Sharp Sting. Beelzebub's Pollen can heal for a couple thousand HP.
*Beelzebub has Benediction and casts [[Cure V]], [[Silencega]] and [[Paralyga]].
*Hell Fly can be charmed and slept
*Beelzebub is immune to sleep.

== Strategy ==
*At the start of the battle, a BLM can sleepga the group and kite Beelzebub away so Benediction will not reach the other bees.

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Infernal Swarm

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Txtoast: /* Notes */

EXP Camps

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{{Tocright}}
''New Horizon specific camps are marked with {{Changes }}.''

Notes:
*These camps are all aimed at standard 6 member [[Party|parties]].
*Consider targeting lower level mobs (no higher than 8 levels above your party) with a non-standard party setup.
*If your party has a strong line-up, eats food, and is coordinated with [[Skillchains]]/[[Magic Burst]]s, you can target a higher level camp.
*Monsters on Horizon may have levels that differ from that of retail, be wary when using exp camp guides outside of this wiki as they may not be the same level.
*Starting at level 50 adventures will gain an experience point bonus by simply having the [[Signet]] buff, up to a total of 10%, in conquest (Vanilla/RoZ/CoP) areas {{Changes }}.
*Starting at level 50, adventurers will gain a 5% experience point bonus for defeating foes in conquest regions that their nation does not control while having [[Signet]]{{Changes }}. Consider camping in regions that your nation doesn't control for maximum experience point gains!

== Camps - Verify if viable ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
| 28-32
| [[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* Lake
|
* [[Orcish Brawler]], [[Orcish Beastrider]], [[Orcish Nightraider]], [[Orcish Impaler]] (35-38)
|
* [[Thunder Elemental]] danger.
|-
| 29-33
| [[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|
* Via [[Ranguemont Pass]]: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=G-9|pos 2=H-9}})
|
* [[Gigas's Tiger]] (33-35)
* [[Goblin Furrier]], [[Goblin Pathfinder]], [[Goblin Smithy]], [[Goblin Shaman]] (35-38)
* [[Tundra Tiger]] (34-37)
|
* Mages must sub [[WHM]].
* Mobs in area that detect magic.
* The ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=H-9}}) camp is a mostly a roaming camp loaded with [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]]
* Bring someone to kill all other mobs except for the [[BST]] Gigas (will load a pet that is the same level as the [[Tundra Tiger]] but with a fourth of the HP).
|-
| 29-33
| [[Castle Oztroja]]
|
* Behind Trap Door.
|
* [[Yagudo Drummer]] (33-37)
* [[Yagudo Oracle]] (34-38)
* [[Yagudo Interrogator]] (35-39)

|
* Layout of zone favors a moving party.
|-
|41-44
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos=L-10}})
|
* [[Ogrefly]]
* [[Master Coeurl]]
|
* Supports one party.
* [[WHM]] is required.
* Mages must sub [[WHM]].
|-
|}
</div>

== Level 10-20 ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|10-15
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Beetle's Burrow (Through Lily Tower) ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Beetle's Burrow|pos=F-10|pos 2=F-11}})
|
* [[Beady Beetle]] (12-16)
* [[Bat Battalion]] (12-15)
* [[Goblin Ambusher]]
* [[Goblin Butcher]]
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (14-18)
|
* Enter via [[East Sarutabaruta]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=East Sarutabaruta|pos=J-7}}), Lily Tower. Access Beetle's Burrow through hidden doors at either ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Lily Tower|pos=G-8}}) or ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Lily Tower|pos=G-9}})
* Be aware of mobs aggroing by sight and sound on the way to camp.
* [[Beady Beetle|Beetles]] and [[Bat Battalion|Bats]] don't aggro but do link via sight and sound respectively.
|-
|11-15
|[[Carpenters' Landing]] via [[Northern San d'Oria]] Wooden Shutter entrance
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Digger Wasp]] (14-17)
* [[Beady Beetle]] (15-17)
* [[Orcish Grunt]]
* [[Orcish Neckchopper]]
* [[Orcish Stonechucker]] (16-18)
* [[Poison Funguar]] (17-19)
* [[Flytrap]] (20-22)
|
* Wooden Shutter is at [[Northern San d'Oria]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Northern San d'Oria|pos=F-5}})
* [[Poison Funguar|Funguars]] can [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis|Paralyze]], and [[Silence]].
* [[Flytrap]] uses [[Soporific]], a small range [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep (Status Effect)|Sleep]] and potent [[Paralyze (Status Effect)|Paralyze]] ability.
* Can support multiple parties and different level ranges.
|-
|12-14
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=D-7|pos 2=E-6|pos 3=E-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=K-9|pos 2=L-9|pos 3=L-10}})
|
* [[Hill Lizard]] (15-19)
|
* Welcome to the dunes.
* [[Baleful Gaze]] [[Petrification|Petrifies]] the target it's looking at. Turn to avoid!
* Level 11 parties take care when pulling level 18-19 [[Hill Lizard|Lizards]].
* Multiple camps, can support multiple parties.
|-
|12-14
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-9|}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Sylvestre]] (15-18),
* [[Mighty Rarab]] (15-18)
|
* Quick walk from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Try to avoid pulling mobs that are 7+ levels above your party.
|-
|12-15
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=F-3|map=Map 2}})
|
* [[Blood Bunny|Blood Bunnies]] (17-19)
|
* Enter from [[La Theine Plateau]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-7}}). To get down, follow the winding path at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-6}}) from the East end of the chasm.
* Can either sit in place or run up and down the tunnel.
|-
|13-15
|[[Tahrongi Canyon]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=I-8}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Canyon Wasp]] (15-19)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cactus Grub]] (19-20)
|
* Not far from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
|-
|13-15
|[[Tahrongi Canyon]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=F-6}})
|
*{{Changes|Added mobs with higher level range}} [[Killer Bee]] (15-20)
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (18-20)
|
* Not too far from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]] or [[Teleport-Mea]].
* [[Killer Bee]]s seem to use Pollen more often than other [[Bee]]s.
|-
|13-15
|[[Konschtat Highlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=F-3}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=I-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=L-6}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-19)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Yellow Jacket]] (17-20)
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=F-3}}) Camp has a [[Goblin Digger]] that can extend chains.
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=L-6}}) Camp has [[Poltergeist]]s (18-20) that can extend chains.
|-
|13-15
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=H-11|pos 2=I-11}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-18)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Plateau Hare]] (19-20)
|
* [[Plateau Hare|Hares]] link.
* [[Plateau Hare|Hares]] should not be fought until at least level 13.
* 1 Orc spawn can also be used to fill chains.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|13-15
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|
* Pond ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=K-11}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-19)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Snapper]] (17-20)
|
|-
|13-15
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=G-3|map= Map 2}})
|
* [[Stink Bats]] (15-18)
* [[Snipper]] (18-20)
|
* Enter from [[La Theine Plateau]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-7}}). To get down, follow the winding path at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-6}}) from the East end of the chasm.
* Not far from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* [[Stink Bats|Bats]] link via sound.

|-
|13-15
|[[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=K-5}})
|
* [[Maze Maker]] (18-21)
* [[Stink Bats]] (15-17)
* [[Goblin Butcher]]
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (16-17)
|
|-
|14-16
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Secret Beach ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=B-7}})
* West Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=F-7}})
* Whitebone Sands ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=F-9}})
* Oasis ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-7}})
* Siren Sands ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-9}})
* North Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-6}})
* South Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-8}})
*(H-7) NW of OP corner
|
* [[Night Bats]] (12-15)
* [[Star Bat]] (17-20)
* [[Snipper]] (18-22)
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
|
* [[Damselfly|Flies]] & [[Snipper]]s are primary targets.
* Can throw in [[Brutal Sheep|Sheep]] and [[Star Bat|Bats]] at night to keep chains going.
* [[Damselfly]] can [[Poison]], and use [[Cursed Sphere]], a damaging [[Area of Effect|AoE]] TP move.
* [[Brutal Sheep]] can use [[Sheep Song]], which is an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep]].
|-
|14-16
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=G-6}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cape Coney]] (20-21)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cactus Bee]] (20-22)
|
* Quick walk from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Supports up to 2 parties.
|-
|14-17
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Behind Magic Gate of Horutoto ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|pos=E-10|map=Beetle's Burrow}})
|
* [[Battle Bat]] (17-19)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (20-23)
|
* Enter via {{Location|East Sarutabaruta|J-7}}.
* Mobs near camp aggro sight/sound.
* [[Goblin Leecher]]s are casters.
* Careful of links - [[Battle Bat|Bats]] link by sound, and [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] link by sight.
* All of the mobs are aggressive.
* Could support 2 parties.
|-
|14-17
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=H-7|map=Map 1}})
|
* [[Hognosed Bat]] (17-19)
* [[Fly Agaric]] (21-23)
|
* Not far from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sound and Sight aggro near camp.
* [[Hognosed Bat|Bats]] link via sound.
* [[Fly Agaric]]s have TP moves that can inflict [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Silence]].
|-
|15-17
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Cliff Side ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=G-8}})
* Signpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
|
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
* [[Brutal Sheep|Sheep]] use [[Sheep Song]], an AoE sleep TP attack.
|-
|15-17
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-5}})
|
* [[Stag Beetle]] (20-23)
|
* [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* Aggressive mobs on the way to camp.
* 6 spawns, 1 [[Stag Beetle|Beetle]] is around the corner, a little Southwest.
* [[Stag Beetle|Beetle]]s have defense and evasion boosting TP abilities.
|-
|15-17
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=H-11|pos 2=H-12}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]]
* [[Snipper]] (18-20)
* [[Forest Tiger]] (22-24)
|
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]], which is a level 15+ warp from [[Jeuno]].
* Aggressive mobs on the way to camp.
* [[Forest Tiger|Tigers]] have a strong [[Paralyze]] TP attack.
|-
|15-18
|[[Dangruf Wadi]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Dangruf Wadi|pos=G-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Dangruf Wadi|pos=H-3}})
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leeecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-23)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]]s are casters.
|-
|15-18
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-9|pos 2=F-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula||pos=G-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula||pos=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=J-6|pos 2=J-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Bull Dhalmel]] (20-23)
* [[Zu]] (20-23)
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (20-23)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-25)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]] is a caster.
* [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]] use [[Sticky Thread]] which slows the targets in front of them.
* Be wary of linking.
|-
|15-18
| [[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Gadfly]] (18-21)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-25)
|
* [[Derfland]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguars]] link by sound.
* [[Marsh Funguar]] have TP moves that can inflict [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Silence]].
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
|-
|15-18
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=E-6}})
|
* [[Crane Fly]] (18-21),
* [[Hill Lizard]] (19-22)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
|
* [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* 2 [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] around which may prove too much for a level 15/16 group.
|-
|15-18
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=F-10}})
|
* [[Stag Beetle]] (20-23)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-24)
|
* Use Northwest entrance from [[Jugner Forest]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=E-6}}).
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]], which is a level 15+ warp from [[Jeuno]].
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguars]] use [[Paralyze (Status Effect)|Paralyze]], [[Blind (Status Effect)|Blind]], [[Poison (Status Effect)|Poison]] and [[Silence (Status Effect)|Silence]] TP abilities.
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguar]] aggro and link via sound.
* [[Stag Beetle|Beetles]] link via sight.
|-
|15-17
|[[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=K-6}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]]
* [[Snipper]] (17-20)
* [[Gadfly]] (18-21)
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (20-23)
|
* Camp right at the outpost.
* [[Defland]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]] use [[Sticky Thread]] which slows the targets infront of them.
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
|-

|15-18
| [[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=F-5}})
|
* [[Crawlers]]
* [[Leeches]] (20-23)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-25)
|
* [[Water Elemental]] can sometimes spawn in the back.
* [[Marsh Funguar]]s spawn in the road leading to the area, possibly extending this camp to Level 19 depending on kill speed.
|-
|15-19
|[[Korroloka Tunnel]]
|
* Western Tunnel ({{Location Tooltip|area=Korroloka Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=D-8|pos 2=D-9|pos 3=E-9}})
* Eastern Tunnel({{Location Tooltip|area=Korroloka Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=L-6|pos 2=L-7|pos 3=M-6}})
|
* [[Land Worm]] (20-25)
* [[Seeker Bats]] (22-26)
|
* Worms cast lots of spells, including [[Area of Effect|AoE]] spells.
* Ideal for a ranged attack burn style party.
* [[Seeker Bats|Bats]] take extra damage from piercing weapons.
|-
|16-18
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Goblin Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=E-7|pos 2=F-7}})
|
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (23-25)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]] is a caster.
* Watch out for sight-based links.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|16-18
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* By Spine at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-6}})
|
* [[Crane Fly]] (18-21)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
* [[Couerl]] (22-26)
* [[Boggart]] (25-27)
|
* Close to [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* [[Paralyna]] and [[Silena]] recommended.
|-
|17-19
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Hill Lizard]] (23-25)
* [[Moon Bat]] (23-26)
* [[Midnight Wings]] (22-25)
|
* Quick walk from Aragoneu OP.
* Mobs located on both N and S sides of the fort.
|-
|17-19
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map= Map 1|pos=F-10}}), Going East from Entrance
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-26)
* [[Dung Beetle]] (23-25)
|
* Further down, past the [[Fly Agaric]]s.
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Dung Beetle|Beetles]] link via sight.
|-
|17-19
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map= Map 1|pos=H-10}}), Going East from Entrance
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-26)
* [[Vorpal Bunny]] (23-25)
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* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-
|17-19
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* Spore Hollow ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Jugner Funguar]] (22-25)
|
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-9}}) camp is reached from the South.
* [[Jugner Funguar|Funguars]] link by sound.
|-
|17-20
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Secret Beach/Gustav Zone ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=B-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=E-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-9}})
|
* [[Snipper]] (20-23)
* [[Beach Pugil]] (23-26)
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* Sight and Sound aggro near camp.
|-
|17-19
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=G-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Death Wasp]] (23-26)
* [[Clipper]] (24-26)
* [[Poison Leech]] (24-27)
|
|-
|17-19
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=I-6}})
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]], [[Goblin Leecher]], [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
*{{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cape Dhalmel]]s (24-26)
|
* [[Cape Dhalmel]]s and [[Bull Dhalmels]] (20-23) will link, [[Bind]] or [[Sleep]] recommended.
|-
|17-20
|[[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Maze of Shakhrami|map= Map 2|pos=H-5}})
|
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (22-25)
|
* Enter from [[Tahrongi Canyon]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=K-5}}).
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* 8 [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]], 10 if you roam into the Eastern tunnel.
|-
|17-20
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=H-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Snipper]] (18-23)
* [[Poison Leech]] (21-25)
* [[Shoal Pugil]] (24-28)
|
* Watch for [[Bogy]] spawns at night. Both beaches have safe places to camp outside of blood aggro range.
* Start on [[Snipper]]s at Level 17. Can start mixing [[Shoal Pugil|Pugils]] in at 18.

|-
|18-20
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Rose Tower, [[Three Mage Gate]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map= Rose Tower 1|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Boggart]] (23-26)
|
* Enter via ({{Location Tooltip|area=East Sarutabaruta|pos=J-7}}) in [[East Sarutabaruta]], Lily Tower.
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-

|18-21
|[[Castle Oztroja]]
|
* Main Zone/Entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Castle Oztroja|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Bastion Bats]] (18-21)
* [[Yagudo Persecutor]]
* [[Yagudo Priest]]
* [[Yagudo Theologist]]
* [[Yagudo Votary]] (22-27)
|
* All of the mobs aggro.
|-
|18-21
|[[Beadeaux]]
|
* Main Zone/Entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beadeaux|map=Map 1|pos=E-7}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]] (20-23)
* [[Old Quadav]] (22-26)
* [[Copper Quadav]] (22-27)
|
* All of the mobs aggro.
|-
|19-21
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Land Worm]] (25-27)
|
* Circle around Ice Pond for ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-7}}) camp.
* At night, [[Banshee]]s spawn at Ice Pond so you will need to camp in a tunnel and pull [[Clippers]] to you.
* Popular exp zone.
|-
|19-21
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-8|pos 2=I-7|pos 3=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=G-6|pos 2=H-6}})
|
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Dark Bats]]
* [[Land Worm]] (25-27)
* [[Glow Bat]] (28-29)
|
* Potentially supports 2 parties at opposite ends of the cliff.
* Popular exp zone.
|-
|19-22
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=E-4}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=H-5}})
|
* {{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Migrant Hawker]] (24-27)
* {{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Dust Lizard]] (26-28)
|
* Quick walk from [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* 3 camps/supports 3 parties.
|-
|19-22
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Center Landing Docks ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|map=Map 1|pos=H-6}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (21-25)
* [[Fosse Pugil]] (22-24)
* [[Forest Tiger]] (22-25)
|
* Use Northwest entrance from [[Jugner Forest]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=E-6}}).
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-
|19-22
|[[Davoi]]
|
* Main Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Davoi|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (22-28)
|
* [[Bats]] that pop at night aggro via sound.
|-
|19-22
|[[Yughott Grotto]]
|
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yughott Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-6}})
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yughott Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (21-23)
|
* Sight and sound aggro on the way to camp.
* All orcs link by sight, be careful.
|-

|}</div>

== Level 20-30 ==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|20-22
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* Between Fences at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=F-7}})
* Shack at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=F-11}})
* Stone Wall/Signpost at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=H-12}})
* Crates at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=I-10}})
|
* [[Death Wasp]] (23-26)
* [[Berry Grub]] (25-28)
|
* [[Quadav]] and [[Ochu]] aggro sound.
* Can fill in with [[Bats]] at night.
|-
|20-23
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* Waterfall/PLD ??? ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
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* [[Shrieker]] (25-27)
* [[Clipper]] (26-29)
* [[Goliath Beetle]] (29-31)
|
* Enter through [[La Theine Plateau]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=H-7}}).
* Sight and sound aggro near camp.
* [[Clipper]]s link by sound.
* [[Will-o'-the-Wisp|Bomb]] nearby.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|21-23
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* Zone to [[Meriphataud Mountains|Meriphataud]], ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=G-10}})
|
* [[Ancient Bat]] (26-28)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (26-29)
|
* Southwest part of the zone is littered with [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] and [[Bats]].
* Beware of links.
* Beware of [[Rock Golem]] (magic sensitive and will destroy your party).
* Supports 1 party.
|-

|21-24
|[[Ranguemont Pass]]
|
* Beyond the door ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Seeker Bats]] (25-28)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (26-30)
|
* Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* Be careful of [[Ooze]].
|-
|22-24
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Camp at either end of the caves ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=I-11|pos 2=I-12}})
|
* [[Diving Beetle]] (27-30)
* [[Shreiker]] (28-31)
|
* Use Southeast [[Jugner Forest]] zone entrance, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-8}}).
* Quick walk from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and sound aggro en route to camp.
* [[Shrieker]]s are sound aggro/[[Diving Beetle|Beetles]] link by sight.
|-
|22-24
|[[Lower Delkfutt's Tower]]
|
* Northwest Stairs ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=F-7}})
* Southwest Stairs ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=F-10}})
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=H-10}})
* Northeast Area ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Seeker Bats]] (25-27)
* [[Ancient Bat]]s (27-29)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (27-30)
* [[Giant Gatekeeper]]
* [[Giant Guard]]
* [[Giant Lobber]]
* [[Giant Sentry]] (28-30)
|
* Be careful of aggro if not using entrance camp.
* [[Giant Lobber]]s hurt. Pull with caution.
|-
| 22-26
|| [[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Maze of Shakhrami|pos=L-8}})
|
* [[Ancient Bat]]s (26-29)
* [[Caterchipillar]] (30-31)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (31-34)
|
* [[Buburimu Peninsula|Buburimu]] Side/[[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]]. Enter at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=F-6}}).
* Lower level parties focus on [[Ancient Bat|Bats]] and [[Caterchipillar|Crawlers]].
|-
|22-24
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=F-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=G-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-8|pos 2=H-9}})
|
* [[Greater Pugil]] (28-30)
* [[Giant Ascetic]]
* [[Giant Hunter]]
* [[Giant Ranger]]
* [[Giant Trapper]] (28-31)
* [[Acrophies]] (32-33)
|
* '''Popular exp zone,''' area can get overcrowded and you may need to find alternative camps.
* Take care with [[Thunder Elemental]] spawn at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=F-8}}) during thunder weather.
* Supports 3 parties.
* Be careful with Gigas (Giants), they hit quite hard, especially Gigas Hunter (the RNG-type that throws rocks).
|-
|23-27
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]] {{Changes }}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=G-10}})
|
* [[Ridge Lizard]] {{Changes }} (29-31)
* [[Puma]] {{Changes }} (29-33)
* [[Drooling Hound]] {{Changes }} (31-35)
|
* Not a a bad walk from [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]] or [[Crag of Mea]].
* Can be done at level 23 if going slow between pulls, at level 25, [[Drooling Hound]]s can enter rotation. EXP tapers during level 26 but can still produce 8-10k exp/hr ''without'' rings because kills go quickly. Easy chain 5's with a solid party.
* [[Puma]] inflicts [[Paralysis]] (Blaster) and [[Silence]] (Chaotic Eye.) Chaotic Eye is a very quick cast, so be careful.
* [[Ridge Lizard|Lizard's]] Blockhead TP move can hit non-tanks for very high numbers (200+ dmg.) Be careful about pulling too much enmity!
* Beware [[Drooling Hound]] (31-33) at night, it has [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Disease]].
* Supports 2 parties, 1 at each coordinate.
|-
|24-26
|[[Ranguemont Pass]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=J-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Stirge]] (30-33)
* [[Hecteyes]] (31-33)
|
* ~12 minute walk from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and Sound aggro en route to camp.
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=J-5}}) has about 8 [[Stirge]] spawns along the tunnel. May need to roam a bit.
|-
|24-27
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Sauromugue Skink]] (28-32)
* [[Diving Beetle]] (30-32)
* [[Yagudo Interrogator]]
* [[Yagudo Oracle]]
* [[Yagudo Priest]]
* [[Yagudo Theologist]]
* [[Yagudo Votary]] (26-36)
|
* Camp at fallen pillar/crumbling wall or outside of fort.
* Mob density a bit scarce. [[Yagudo]] have a large level range.
|-
|24-27
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Logs near Dock ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|map=Map 1|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Spinous Pugil]] (29-31)
* [[Sabretooth Tiger]] (29-32)
* [[Birdtrap]] (29-33)
|
* Use Southeast [[Jugner Forest]] entrance at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-8}}).
* Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tigers]] aggro/link by sight, [[Birdtrap]]s don't aggro or link. [[Spinous Pugil|Pugils]] aggro by sound.
* [[Birdtrap|Traps]] [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep]], Single-Target [[Paralysis|paralyze]].
* [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tigers]] [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Paralysis|paralyze]].
* Be mindful of big [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tiger]] crits.
|-
|25-27
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=H-6|pos 2=G-6|pos 3=G-7}})
|
* [[Yuhtunga Mandragora]] (30-33)
|
* Beware patrolling [[Goblin Smithy]].
|-
|25-27
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=F-8|pos 2=G-8}})
|
* [[Diving Beetle]] (30-32)
* [[Tabar Beak]] (31-33)
|
* Supports maybe 2 parties.

* Camp on hill by bonfire [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] camp.
* Beware of links.
* [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] have large level range.
|-
|26-28
|[[Ranguemont Pass]] {{Changes }}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=E-6|pos 2=F-6}})
|
* [[Stirge]] (30-33)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] {{Changes }} (32-36)
|
* ~11.5 minute walk from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]]
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* 4 [[:Category:Goblins|Goblin]] spawns (Era+) with 3-4 [[Stirge]] spawns in the same open area and connecting caves.
* May be able to extend camp to level 28 depending on kill speed.
|-
|26-30
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=J-7|pos 2=K-7}})
|
* [[Ivory Lizard]] (32-35)
* [[Jungle Coeurl]] (35-38)
|
* Take Chocobo from [[Kazham]] to ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=H-6}}) and drop down. Then after emerging from the tunnel after the drop, go down ramp when you see the [[Overgrown Rose]] ([[Morbol]]), into another tunnel. Camp at the edge of the cliff overlooking the Volcano.
* Start with [[Ivory Lizard|Lizards]] at level 26. Mix in [[Jungle Couerl|Coeurls]] at level 28+.
|-
|27-31
|[[Bibiki Bay]]
|
* Docks ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay|pos=H-7}})
|
* [[Eft]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (33-36)
* [[Raven]] (36-38)
|
* Start on [[Eft]]s.
* [[Eft]]s link via sound.
* Move to [[Raven]]s around level 29.
* [[Raven]]s link via sight.
|-
|27-31
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Death Jacket]] (33-37)
|
* '''BEE LOG'''. Camp inside the tunnel.
|-
| 27-30
|| [[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Flesh Eater]] (35-37)
* [[Hecteyes]] (35-38)
|
* Both mobs are casters.
* [[Hecteyes]] are weak to all elemental damage except for dark. They are also resistant to blunt.
|-
| 27-29
|| [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=F-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=G-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=G-13}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Servingman]]
* [[Goblin Craftsman]]
* [[Goblin Gutterman]]
* [[Goblin Hammerman]]
* [[Goblin Leadman]]
* [[Moblin Chapman]]
* [[Moblin Pickman]]
* [[Moblin Ragman]]
* [[Moblin Witchman]]
* [[Stirge]] (33-36)
|
* Not too bad of a walk from [[Crag of Dem]].
* Careful of sight aggro en route to camp.
* Take care not to link - especially with ranged mobs. Can get very dangerous very quickly.
* [[Earth Elemental]] danger at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=E-4}}) camp.
*
* Drops gil and craft materials.
|-
|27-30
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=G-11}})
|
* [[Young Opo-Opo]] (34-36)
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (32-37)
|
* Beware of holes when pulling.
|-

|28-30
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=J-11}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=K-11}}) coast
|
* [[Tavnazian Sheep]] (33-37)
* [[Bugard]] (34-37)
* [[Crimson Knight Crab]] (33-36)
|
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* Supports 2 parties.
|-
|28-30
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=L-9}})
|
* [[Champaign Coeurl]] (35-37)
* [[Diving Beetle]] (35-37)
* [[Midnight Wings]] (35-37)
* [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] (36-38)
|
* [[Champaign Coeurl|Coeurls]] [[Silence]] and [[Paralysis|Paralyze]] using TP moves.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|28-30
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-7|pos 2=F-8}})
|
* [[Yhoator Mandragora]] (35-37)
|
|-
|28-32
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Tavnazian Sheep]] (33-37)
* [[Bugard]] (34-37)
* [[Crimson Knight Crab]] (33-36)
* [[Orcs]] (35-39)
|
* Lower level parties beware of orcs.
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=F-11|pos 2=G-11}})
|
* [[Creek Sahagin]]
* [[River Sahagin]]
* [[Stream Sahagin]] (34-38)
* [[Makara]] (35-38)
|
* Close to the zone exit for [[Sea Serpent Grotto]].
|-
|29-31
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Evil Weapon]]s (34-38) {{changes|adjusted level range 34-38 instead of 36-38}}
|
* The weapons on Horizon here spawn as low as 34 (retail was 36).
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Batallia Downs]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Batallia Downs|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (31-36)
* [[Evil Weapon]] (36-38)
|
* Only 5 spawns. Pull [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] by the coast to fill in.
* Not a bad alternate camp if Sauromugue is taken and party members don't have [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warps]], [[Kazham Airship Pass]], or [[Telepoint]]s.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Evil Weapon]] (36-38)
|
* Only 4 spawns. If you sit at the end of the spine, you can pull weapons from both sides.
|-
|29-31
|[[Bibiki Bay]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay|pos=H-6|pos 2=H-7|pos 3=I-6|pos 4=I-7}})
|
* [[Eft]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (33-36)
* [[Marine Dhalmel]] (34-37)
* [[Island Rarab]] (34-38)
* [[Raven]] (36-38)
|
* Dhalmels can [[Silence]].
* The whole area supports 2 parties.
|-
|}
</div>

== Level 30-40 ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|30-33
|[[Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle]]
|
* '''(Everywhere)'''
|
* [[Jagil]] (35-38)
* [[Coastal Opo-opo]] (36-39)
* [[Toucan]] (38-40)
* [[Kraken]] (37-40)
* [[Alraune]] (37-40)
|
* Take the [[Manaclipper]] (need [[Manaclipper Ticket]] or [[Manaclipper multi-ticket]]: 80gil for 1 ride, 500gil for 10, sold on pier).
* Possible [[Notorious Monster|NM]] on [[Manaclipper]]. Careful.
* [[Clot]]s are infrequent but can be taken care of.
* Don't touch the [[Urganite]].
* Island can support probably 8 parties.
|-
|30-34
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos= I-9|pos 2=I-10}})
|
* [[Gallinipper]] (36-39)
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (37-39)
* [[Tracer Antlion]] (38-40)
|
* Be aware of Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* Cross the first bridge. Camp against the wall. Beware of doom scorpions.
|-
|30-33
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Hallway, First Map: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 1|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Lake Sahagin]]
* [[Pond Sahagin]]
* [[Spring Sahagin]]
* [[Undead Bats]] (36-39)
* [[Ironshell]] (37-40)
|
* Be aware of sound aggro.
* Camp in hallway in front of the ornamental door.
* Sahagin link via sound.
* Beware [[Undead Bats|Bats]] that pop in back of the hallway (don't aggro but will link with other bats).
* Supports 1 party. Lots of mobs but long repop timer.
|-
|31-33
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip| area=Eastern Altepa Desert| pos=I-6
}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert| pos=J-7
}})
|
* [[Sand Beetle]] (36-40){{changes}}
* [[Desert Dhalmel]] (38-41){{changes}}
|
* Several sight/sound aggro mobs near camp.
* Supports 3 parties, 1 at each location.
|-
|31-33
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=E-9}})
|
* [[Soldier Crawler]] (37-40)
|
* Beware sight/sound aggro on way to camp.
|-
|32-34
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Yhoator Wasp]] (37-40)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]] (35-39)
* [[Goblin Reaper]] (41-45)
* [[Young Opo-Opo]] (40-44)
|
* Camp on top of bridge or in top tunnel ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}}).
* Watch out for links.
* Supports 1 party at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}}). 2 parties at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-8}}), camp up top, either side.
|-

|34-36
|[[The Eldieme Necropolis]]
|
* Entrance 4: ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Eldieme Necropolis|map=Map 2|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9}})
|
* [[Gazer]] (41-43)
|
* Enter from [[Batallia Downs]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Batallia Downs|pos=G-8}})
|-
|34-37
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 1|pos=G-7|pos 2=G-8}})
* Front of Banishing Gate 1: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 1|pos=I-7|pos 2=I-8|pos 3=I-9}})
|
* [[Siege Bat]] (40-43)
* [[Borer Beetle]] (41-44)
|
* [[Borer Beetles|Beetles]] sight aggro, bats link, beetles will be difficult at 34.
* [[Borer Beetles|Beetles]] can inflict Strength Down and Evasion Down.
* Sufficient mobs for at least 3 parties.
|-
|35-37
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=F-7}})
|
* [[Gigantobugard]] (40-43)
* [[Orcs]] (41-44)
* [[Gigas]] (41-44)
|
* Beware sight/sound aggro on way to camp.
* Need to have CoP Promies cleared to access.
|-
|35-37
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=F-8}})
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=H-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=I-9}})
* Hidden path ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Lesser Gaylas]] (39-42)
* [[Goobbue Gardener]] (40-43)
* [[Ogrefly]] (41-44)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (42-46)
|
* Level 36+ parties recommended at Outpost and ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=F-8}}) camp for Goblins.
* [[Goobbue Gardener|Goobbue]]s have an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Silence]] TP move. Be careful fighting them.
* Supports many parties.
|-

|35-38
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=I-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=K-8}})
|
* [[Worker Crawler]] (40-44)
* [[Death Jacket]] (40-42)
* [[Maze Lizard]] (41-43)
|
* [[Worker Crawler|Crawlers]] can use a Defense Up TP move.
* Many total spawns, easily supports 2+ parties.
|-
|35-38
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=L-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=M-8}})
|
* [[Desert Spider]] (40-44)
|
* Spiders use AoE slow frequently. Bring a WHM for erase or a party composition that doesn't care about slow (ranger burn?)
* Also a popular spot for solo farmers to farm spider webs
|-
| 35-38
|| [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=J-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=K-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Bondman]]
* [[Goblin Doorman]]
* [[Goblin Oilman]]
* [[Goblin Tollman]]
* [[Goblin Shovelman]]
* [[Moblin Repairman]]
* [[Moblin Pikeman]]
* [[Moblin Coalman]]
* [[Moblin Gasman]] (41-44)
|
* Not too bad of a walk from Dem.
* Sight aggro en route to camps.
* Beware [[Moblin Gourneyman]] and [[Goblin Freelance]] as they are a much higher level (~47).
* If the [[:Category:Moblins|Moblins]] are allowed to use Crispy Candle and damage themselves, they will not give EXP. Can be stunned.
|-
|36-39
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=E-8}})
|
* [[Master Coeurl]] (44-47)
|
* [[Master Coeurl|Couerls]] have a gaze TP move that silences. They can also paralyze.
* 2 Hellhounds (47-50) pop at night in the area.
* Forewarning, area is often farmed for Coeurl drops.
|-
|36-43
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Bloodlet Spring ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Big Jaw]] (43-45)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (45-47)
* [[Master Coeurl]] (48-49)
|
* Beware of [[Notorious Monster|NM]] at camp.
|-
|37-39
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-9|pos 2=F-10}})
|
* [[Worker Crawler]] (43-46)
|
|-
|37-40
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Temple of Uggalepih Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Big Jaw]] (43-47)
|
* Not far from [[Elshimo Uplands]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Big Jaw]] can gain evasion and defense up TP moves.
|-
|38-40
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]]
|
* Behind Silver Beastcoin Door ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Brook Sahagin]]
* [[Grotto Pugil]]
* [[Rivulet Sahagin]] (42-46)
* [[Bigclaw]]
* [[Riparin Sahagin]] (42-48)
|
* Enter through door by trading it a [[Silver Beastcoin]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 1|pos=N-14}})
* Lots of sound aggro en route.
* Sahagin link via sound, area is quite crowded.
* Party may need to roam a bit.
* Lots of spawns but high respawn time (~16min).
* Beware NM spawn at (J-10) area.
|-
|38-41
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Nest Beetle]] (45-47)
|
* [[Nest Beetle|Beetles]] gain evasion from TP move.
* Supports 1 good party, 2 parties is questionable.
|-
|38-41
|[[Fei'Yin]]
|
* Hallway ({{Location Tooltip|area=Fei'Yin|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Ore Golem]] (43-45)
* [[Shadow]] (44-46)
|
* Lots of sound aggro, magic aggro in area. Some sight aggro as well.
* 2 parties. Beware of farmers in area.
|-
|39-42
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=I-6}})
|
* [[Big Claw]] (45-48)
* [[Makara]] (46-49)
|
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* 2 parties
|-
|39-42
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Desert Dhalmel]] (44-48)
|
* [[Desert Dhalmel|Dhalmels]] found on all sides of the fork, watch out for Antican aggro.
* Could also pull nearby [[Sand Beetle]] to help extend chains.
|-
|39-42
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|
* Valkurm Side ({{Location Tooltip|area=Gustav Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Hell Bats]](44-48)
* [[Hawker]](45-48)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (46-49)
|
* Sufficient mobs for 2 parties.
|-
|39-41
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''
* Behind Banishing Gate #1 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map= Map 2|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Citadel Bats]] (46-48)
|
* Banishing Gate requires 4 players to stand on floor switches to open door. Switches are located on the walls to the side of the gate. You'll know you're standing on one as the switch will depress.
* Careful of potential sound links.
|-
|39-41
|[[Misareaux Coast]] '''(CoP Chapter 2 Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Mantrap]] (47-48)
|
* [[Mantrap]] can inflict [[Slow]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Sleep]].
|-
|39-44
|[[Misareaux Coast]] '''(CoP Chapter 2 Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-5}})
|
* [[Bigclaw]] (46-48)
* [[Mantrap]] (47-48)
* [[Makara]] (47-49)
* [[Diatryma]] (47-51)
|
* Need to be on at least on Chapter 2 of [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]]
* Target [[Bigclaw]]s, [[Makara]], and [[Mantraps]] for while in the 39-42 range.
* Start targeting Diatryma around 42-44.
* [[Mantrap]] can inflict [[Slow]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Sleep]].
* Diatryma resists melee damage except for piercing.
|}</div>

== Level 40-50==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|40-42
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*Map 2 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=H-9}})
*Map 3 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Soldier Crawler]] (47-49)
|At least 2 camps. Dispel and/or BLM recommended for cocoon. Camp at rocks/boulders on map 3.
|-
|40-43
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=J-8|pos 2=J-9}}) Lower level, by the coast.
|
* {{changes|Horizon Drop Rate change}} [[Stone Golem]] (47-49)
* {{changes|Horizon added mob}} [[Diremite]] (49-50)
|Supports 1 party. Dispel recommended.
|-
|41-43
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-9}}), Yhoat Telepoint
|
* [[Master Coeurl]] (48-50)
|Popular BST camp
|-
|41-43
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=F-9|pos 2=F-10}})
|
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Digger]] (45-52)
|[[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] Bomb Toss can be an issue, stuns recommended. Lower level parties should beware of the diggers as they are higher in level. Supports 2 parties.
|-
|41-44
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=K-10}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Opotrap]] (47-51)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Snap Jaw]] (48-51)
|Mobs do not raise defense (Confirmed by Charsi)
|-
|42-44
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=G-6|pos 2=H-6|pos 3=G-7|pos 4=H-7}})
|
* [[Desert Beetle]] (47-51)
|
Beetles all around Revelation Rock, supports many parties, Beetles link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|43-45
|[[Xarcabard]]
|
* Baileys Zone, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Xarcabard|pos=E-8}})
|
* [[Demon Knight]]
* [[Demon Pawn]]
* [[Demon Wizard]] (48-52)
|
* Supports 1 party
|-
|43-45
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
* Ifrit Cauldron zones ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-6}})
|
* [[Goblin Bouncer]]
* [[Goblin Hunter]] (52-54)
|2 parties. RNG and WAR [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]]. 6 Spawns at west entrance. 8 at east entrance. Barfira for bombs.
|-
|43-45
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 1|pos=F-9}}) 1st map, by Full Moon Fountain
|
* [[Bigclaw]]
* [[Makara]] (49-52)
|
Supports 1 party. Dispel and/or BLM recommended. Need either Portal Charm for Three Mage Gate or Rhinostery Certificate to access. Will need sneak/oils to access without aggro. '''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''.
|-
|43-45
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=H-7}}) 2nd Map
|
* [[Labyrinth Lizard]] (49-52)
|
Supports 1 party. Lizards aggro sound and link! Reliable Sleep, Bind, or Lullaby recommended.'''About a 7.5 minute walk from Derfland OP.'''
|-
|43-46
|[[Lufaise Meadows]] (Req. [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Crag completion)
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=G-6}})
|
* [[Leshachikha]] (49-51)
* [[Leshy]] (52-54)
|
Beware of [[Thunder Elemental]] that spawns by Leshys. All members must complete [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Chapter 1. Uses damaging area-of-effect moves as well as Slumber Powder.
|-
|44-46
|[[Labyrinth of Onzozo]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Labyrinth of Onzozo|pos=I-9}}), 2 tunnels
|
* [[Cockatrice]] (50-53)
* [[Goblin Bouncer]]
* [[Goblin Enchanter]]
* [[Goblin Miner]] (51-58)
* [[Goblin Hunter]] (52-58)
|Supports 2 parties. Know when Cockatrice in tunnels will repop (Reliable sleep/bind/lullaby recommended). '''WHM required for Stona'''. Cockatrice do not link but are aggressive via sound. Echo Drops strongly recommended. Avoid [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] Miners if possible (THF [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]])
|-
|44-46
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=J-5}}) By Fei'Yin
|
* [[Rime Lynx]] (51-53) {{Changes }}
|
Does NOT raise defenses. Bring silena and paralnya. Supports 1 party. 2 parties doubtful. '''~8.5 minute walk from Fauregandi OP'''
|-
|44-47
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=J-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Hornfly]] (50-53)
* [[Exoray]] (51-54)
* [[Blazer Beetle]] (52-54)
|
Can also mix in Exorays(51-54) or other mobs in the area. Typically enough spawns for 2 parties, can camp at other entrances to room as well. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|45-47
|[[Quicksand Caves]]
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 1|pos=J-5}}
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 1|pos=E-5}}
Titan entrance from Eastern Desert ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (51-54)
* [[Sand Spider]] (52-54)
* [[Antican Hastatus]]
* [[Antican Princeps]]
* [[Antican Signifer]] (52-59)
|
Beetles and spiders don't aggro but link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. Bring WHM for Erase if you fight spiders. Anticas have AoE silence. Supports 2 parties. Drops coffer keys.
|-
|46-48
|
[[Bostaunieux Oubliette]](Must progress through certain rank missions to enter Chateau, have rank 3 Bastok and Windurst to enter)
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=I-7}}
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=D-10}}
|
* [[Funnel Bats]] (52-55)
|
'''[[Sneak]] up before dropping down, slimes below.''' Watch out for pops. Lots of link potential. Bring a Bard and/or Carby pull. Don't go past the hounds. Supports at least 2 parties.
|-
|46-48
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Rumble Crawler]] (53-55)
|
Dispel/Finale or BLM recommended.
|-
|48-50
|[[Quicksand Caves]]
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 3|pos=H-9}}
Entry at Western Desert ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (51-58)
* [[Antican Hastatus]]
* [[Antican Princeps]]
* [[Antican Signifer]] (52-59)
|
High level range of mobs. Bring echo drops and/or mages /whm for silena. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|48-50
|[[Misareaux Coast]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-5}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Migrant Dobsonfly]] (55-57) {{Changes }}
|
1 camp by the Qufim warp. Other camp is by waterfall near Sacrarium. Need to be at least on [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Chapter 2 to access.
|-
|48-51
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=G-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=J-8}})
|
* [[Funnel Bats]] (52-54)
* [[Chamber Beetles]] (56-58)
|
Supports 2 parties. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. While you can kill the bats and beetles as low as 45, camping here at 45 will result in ~3k exp/hour.
|-
| 49-51
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=F-6|pos 2=G-6}})
|
* [[Dragonfly]] (55-58)
* [[Den Beetle]] (56-58)
| Will need sneak/oils to reach camp. Take the NW tunnel at the sack room (H-8) to the 2nd map. Supports 1 party. Flies link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. '''About a 10.5 minute walk from Derfland OP'''
|-
|49-51
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=F-6|pos 2=G-6}})
|
* [[Antican Hoplomachus]]
* [[Antican Lanista]] (54-58)
|
Pull Antica from below. They do not link. Bring RDM/Silencer - Lanista are BLM. Silena/echo drops recommended. Could also fight manticore and beetles in the area.
|-
| 49-51
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 3|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Chamber Beetle]] (56-58)
|
Supports 2 parties in the basement. Another 2 behind banishing gate 2. BLM or Dispel recommended.
|-
|}</div>

== Level 50-60==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
| 50-52
|[[Bostaunieux Oubliette]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=D-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Hecatomb Hound]] (56-58)
* [[Werebat]] (57-59)
|
Supports 2 parties. Need sneak/oils to reach camp, before you drop down. '''~8 minute walk from Ronfaure OP.'''
|-
| 50-54
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=F-10}})
|
* [[Canal Pugil]] (57-59)
* [[Scavenger Crab]] (59-62)
|
Very close to Windurst Walls entrance (Head west, in tunnel. Keep going south to 2nd camp with crabs). All party members will need the Rhinostey certificate for quick access. Or go through the 3 mage gate (portal charm) '''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''. Need sneak/oils to get to camp. Pugs don't link. Dispel/BLM recommended.
|-
| 52-54
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-11}})
|
* [[Variable Hare]] (58-61)
* [[Uleguerand Tiger]] (60-62)
|
Having a support highly recommended for AOEs/paralyze. Hares link. '''Hares give +10% exp bonus.'''
|-
|52-54
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|

*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Chamber Beetle]] (55-58)
* [[Over Weapon]]
* [[Vault Weapon]] (59-62)
* [[Tainted Flesh]] (63-65)
|
Typically a "bridge" camp after leveling to 51 from beetles. Not too many higher mobs present. Drops coffer keys. BLM/Dispel recommended.
|-
| 53-55
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=F-9}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (59-62)
|
BLM and/or Dispel recommended. Drops coffer keys. Supports 1 party
|-
| 53-56
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=E-7}})
|
* [[Crawler Hunter]] (60-62)
* [[Knight Crawler]] (60-63)
|
Take the NW tunnel at the sack room (H-8) to the 2nd map. Dispel or BLM needed for cocoon. Drops coffer keys. Supports 1 party.
|-
| 54-56
|[[The Boyahda Tree]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=L-9}})
|
* [[Bark Spider]]
* [[Death Cap]] (60-63)
|
Drops coffer keys. Lots of links! Bring a BRD and/or BLM and a WHM. Spiders have a nasty aoe slow and critical attack ability. Death Caps have a gross breath attack with silence and paralyze. Can be a challenging camp but will make you some money with web drops.
|-
| 54-56
|[[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=J-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=G-3}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (60-63)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (60-64)
|
Plenty of crabs to go around, supports at least 3 parties, just be cautious for Guivre (sight aggro) when getting to your camp. [[Sneak]] will be required to travel through this area. Drops coffer keys. Dispel or BLM recommended.
|-
| 55-57
|[[Ro'Maeve]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|map=Map 1|pos=H-11}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|map=Map 1|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Killing Weapon]] (61-63)
* [[Ominous Weapon]] (62-64)
|
Can camp right at zone entrance. But beware of pop at zone. Can also camp in hallway at (H-9). Supports maybe 2 parties. /NIN recommended for melee for Whirl of Rage spam.
|-
| 55-57
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=King Ranperre's Tomb|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=King Ranperre's Tomb|map=Map 2|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Tomb Worm]] (60-61)
* [[Thousand Eyes]] (60-62)
* [[Dire Bats]] (62-64)
* [[Armet Beetle]] (64-66)
|
Worm's dont aggro but link. Bats aggro by sound. Eyes good alternative when bats or worms are full. One Dire Bats sits on camp, but theres a small room full of Thousand Eyes that do not link next to it. There are only 4 beetles so not enough to make a camp for a full higher level party.

'''Warning''': Thousand Eyes are farmed for Eyes for high level item. You might find max levels farming these enemies.
|-
| 55-57
|[[Ifrit's Cauldron]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ifrit's Cauldron|map=Map 4|pos=G-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ifrit's Cauldron|map=Map 4|pos=J-7|pos 2=J-8}})
|
* [[Cauldron Eruca]] (62-64) {{Changes }}
|
West entrance. Supports 2 parties. Yes aggro. Yes link.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Cape Teriggan]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}}) Outpost
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-7}})
|
* [[Beach Bunny]] (62-65)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (62-65)
|
Have Stona ready for Lizards.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]{{Changes }}
|
'''
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=D-11|pos 2=E-11}})'''
|
* [[Scorch Dhalmel]] (63-65) {{Changes }}
|
Supports 1 party. No defense up.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}})
|
* [[Stygian Pugil]] (63-65)
|
Close to Windurst Walls entrance (Head east, downstairs, then south, in tunnel). All party members will need the Rhinostey certificate for quick access. Or go through the 3 mage gate (portal charm)'''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''. Need sneak/oils to get to camp. Pugs don't link. Dispel/BLM recommended.
|-
| 56-58
|[[The Boyahda Tree]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=E-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=D-4}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (62-66)
* [[Knight Crawler]] (62-67)
|
Many camps/mobs, supports at least two parties. Drops coffer keys. Bring dispeler or blm.
|-
| 58-60
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|map=Map 1|pos=G-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|map=Map 1|pos=F-6}})
|
* [[Monarch Ogrefly]] (65-67)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (65-68)
|
Bring WHM and/or a support for healing heavy AoE Damage. Flies like to spam Cursed Sphere.
|-
| 58-60
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Starmite]] (65-67)
|
Dispel/BLM recommended. Past Stygian Pugils, north up stairs.
|-
| 58-61
|[[Cape Teriggan]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=I-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=G-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (64-67)
* [[Goblin Alchemist]]
* [[Goblin Bandit]]
* [[Goblin Mercenary]]
* [[Goblin Shepherd]] (65-68) ((G-6), (H-6) camps))
* [[Velociraptor]] (66-69)
* [[Terror Pugil]](67-70)
|
Supports at least 4 parties. Viruna suggested if you plan on fighting many raptors. BLM or Dispel recommended for crabs. Beware Sand Cockatrice, aggro sight, will be difficult (lvl 71-74).
|-
| 59-60 {{verification}}
|| Pso'Xja
||(60 level cap zone) '''(H-10) Tower in Beaucedine Glacier'''
||
* Diremite Assaulter (63-68)
* Dire Bat (64-68)
* Goblins (62-68)
* Thousand Eyes (65-68)
* Maledict Millstone (64-68)
|| {{verification}} Verification needed on mob respawn times.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|map=Map 1|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Polar Hare]] (65-68)
|
Support and/or melee sub /nin recommended for AoE. Hares link. '''Hares give +10% exp bonus.'''
|-
| 59-61
|[[Pso'Xja]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Pso'Xja|map=Map 2|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Diremite Assaulter]] (63-68)
* [[Dire Bat]] (64-68)
* [[Snow Lizard]] (65-68)
|
'''Note this is a popular spot where high levels farm Florid Stones.''' Enter from Beaucedine Glacier (F-7). Follow the right wall, apply sneak and drop down the hole at (I-8). Camp in circular room with elevator. WHM recommended for Erase.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 4|pos=H-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=L-7}})
|
* [[Deinonychus]] (65-68)
* [[Kuftal Digger]]
* [[Goblin Alchemist]]
* [[Goblin Bandit]]
* [[Goblin Mercenary]]
* [[Goblin Tamer]] (66-69)
|
Supports 2 parties. Viruna highly recommended. Go down the path at (F-7) map #1 to reach basement camp. [[Sneak]] needed. Beware NM Yowie.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Newton Movalpolos]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Newton Movalpolos|map=Map 1|pos=D-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Trashman]] (65-67)
* [[Goblin Fireman]]
* [[Goblin Foreman]]
* [[Goblin Lengthman]]
* [[Goblin Packman]] (66-69)
|
Enter from (I-12) or (J-11) from Oldton.
|-
|}</div>

== Level 60-75==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! Level !! Zone !! Camp/Mob !! Notes

|-

| 60-62
|| Valley of Sorrows
|| '''(G-7) (corner), (J-9) (zone line)'''
* Velociraptor (66-69)
* Peryton (69-72)
* Valley Manticore (72-74)
|| Supports 1 party at twilight beach entrance. Supports 2 parties at J-8 Cape Terrigan entrance. Viruna/whm recommended.

|-

| 60-63 || Uleguerand Range || '''(I-10), (J-10), (J-11)'''
* Nival Raptor (68-70)
|| Supports at least 2 parties. Paralyna highly recommended.
|-
| 62-64 || Labyrinth of Onzozo || '''(H-6), (I-6)'''
* Torama (70-72)
* [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] (67-69)
* Labyrinth Manticore (72-74)
|| Supports up to 2 parties. Have silena, echo drops, and paralyna ready. Beware NM Ose.

|-
| 63-65 || Attohwa Chasm || '''(F-7)'''
* Tracker Antlion (70-73)
|| Supports 1 party. Blindna and erase recommended.
|-
| 63-66 || Bibiki Bay || '''(G-6)'''
* Tragopan (71-73)
* Hobgoblin Maritalist, Animalier, Venerer, Fascinator (72-74)
|| Supports 1 party. Tragopans link by sight when pulled. Recommend barfira for goblins and silence for Fascinator.
|-
| 64-67 || Boyhada Tree ||''' (I-6) map 2'''
* Skimmer (72-74)
* Steelshell (73-76)
|Rabbits no aggro. Water elemental spawns during weather on i-6 and will aggro frequently.
|-
| 65-67 || Cape Terrigan || '''(I-7) Boulder, (I-8) Boulder'''
* Sand Cockatrice (71-74)
|| WHM with Stona pretty much required. Can pull lower level velociraptors to fill in. Beware Manticores (lvl 77-79), sight aggro, will be difficult.
|-

| 66-70 || Boyhada Tree ||'''(3rd map, down waterfall at (F-8) up top) (H-6), (H-10), (H-9), (F-9), (F-12), (H-8) '''
* Processionaire (72-75)
* Korrigan (72-75)
* Steelshell (73-76)
* Elder Gobbue (74-77)
* Darter (76-78)
* Blood Ball (76-78)
|Supports multiple parties. Dispel/finale/chi blast/acid bolts/blm nukes recommended for defense up on crawlers and crabs. Echo drops recommended if targeting gobbues. Higher level parties can start to roam around the rooms instead of camp. Can pull additional Processionaires in the tunnels. Link potentials. Have sleepga/lullaby ready. Consider targeting Darters and Blood Balls at level 68+.
|-
| 67-69 || Boyhada Tree ||''' map 2, up top (F-6), (G-10)'''
* Elder Gobbue (74-77)
* Steelshell (73-76)
|Silena/echo drops highly recommended. Could also fill in Processionaires (72-75) at (G-10) camp. Link potentials. Have sleepga/lullaby ready.
|-
| 67-69 || Al'Taieu ||'''(D-10) Tower, (K-11) Between Islands'''
* Om'hpemde (73-77)
* Om'xzomit (74-76)
* Om'aern (75-78)
|Need Sea access (CoP 8-1). (D-10) camp is all Om'hpemde.
|-
| 67-69
| Den of Rancor
|''' (I-8) map 6, in front of Cloister of Tides'''
* Demonic Pugil (74-76)
* Doom Toad (74-76)
|Supports 1 party. 1 party member needs a Paintbrush of Souls to reach. Enter den from Temple of Uggalepih paintbrush room. *Note: 15 minute respawn. A good party can wipe all mobs and be sitting waiting for repops.
|-
| 67-69 || Pso'Xja ||''' Nue Tower Entrance, Golden-Tongued Culberry Map'''
* Frost Lizard (74-77)
* Diremite Dominator (74-76)
* Million Eyes (75-77)
* Purgatory Bat (72-76)
|Drop down to the bottom map. Need sneak and invis. Can support 2 parties. East and west sides/drop downs.
|-
|68-70
|Den of Rancor (I-9), (F-7)
|'''Bloodlet Springs Entrance from Yhoater Jungle'''
* Tormentor (75-78)
* Puck (Mandragora) (75-78)
|Lots of links. Have sleep(ga)/lullaby ready. Mages stay back from puks for dreamflower. Stona/WHM recommended for lizards.

|-
| 68-71 || Cape Terrigan {{Changes }} || '''Zone to Gustav Tunnel (J-6)'''
* Arid Lizard (76-78) {{Changes}}
* Dust Bats (77-78) {{Changes}}
* Manticore (77-79)
||Supports two parties. Erase (Manticore Debuff Max HP/MP Debuff) & Stona Recommended. Your party can camp between the boulder and wall for faster pulls with some add potential...or up the ramp to be more safe.
|-
| 69-71 || Bibiki Bay || '''(G-8), (G-10)'''
* Tartarus Eft (76-79)
* Hobgoblins (78-80)
|| - Mobs AoE Dispel and AoE shadow wipe.. better for BST burns
|-

| 69-75 || Newton Movalpolos ||''' Exit from Mine shaft #2716 entry '''
* Moblins (76-79)
* Bugbears (76-79)
|Get twinkbrix to teleport you to the mine shaft. Camp favors a roaming party. Sleep and silence recommended. Teleport Dem and escape recommended for faster travel.
|-
| 69-75 || Cape Terrigan || '''(G-5)'''
* Greater Manticore (76-79)
* Sand Cockatrice (71-73)
|| Erase recommended. Silena and Stona recommended if lower level parties are fighing Cockatrice as well. Mages stay back due to Riddle (max mp down). '''Greater Manticores give +10% exp bonus.''' Camp will make you some money.
|-
| 70-75 || Kuftal Tunnel || '''(H-6), (I-8) Map #3'''
* Greater Cockatrice (78-80)
* Ovinnik (77-79)
* Ladon (80-82)
|| Past moving boulder at (G-9). Path opens at certain times depending on moon phase. Maximum up time is about 15 minutes (6 game hours). Supports at least 2 parties. Will need paralyna for [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]], stona and poisona for cockatrice. Ladons have dispelga move '''and give +23% exp bonus'''. Camp will make you some money.
|-
| 71-75 || Ro'Maeve || '''(N-9), (D-5) Behind East and West Moongates. (M-9), (C-9) outside of Moongates '''
* Apocalyptic Weapon (78-80)
* Infernal Weapon(79-81)
* Darksteel Golem (80-82)
|| Supports 4 parties. No moon pass needed for 2 camps. 2 more camps available behind each moongate. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Behind moongate your party can camp on far bridges for faster pulls with some aggro potential (have sleepga/lullaby ready)... or use a side room to be more safe.
|-
| 71-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]] Need Sky Access
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
* [[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), front/south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 71-75 || Bibiki Bay {{Changes}} || '''(G-6), (F-7), (F-8), (G-9)'''
* Catoblepas (79-81) {{Changes}}
* Hobgoblin Alastor, Blagger, Physician, Toreador (77-79)
* Tropical Rarab (73-76)
* Tartarus Eft (76-79)
|| Supports 4 parties. Berserk is your friend. Healing wind spam can be annoying if cows aren't dealt with swiftly. Fill in with Rarabs and Efts. (F-8) camp has lots of Goblins. Watch out for bombs/AoE, Barfira up.
|-

|}</div>

== Sky Camps (63-75+) '''(Sky Access Required)''' ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! Level !! Zone !! Camp !! Mob !! Notes
|-
| 63-66
|| [[Ru'Aun Gardens]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=F-9}}) Earth, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=E-8}}) Ice, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=F-6}}) Dark, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=G-5}}) Light, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-5}}) Air, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=J-6}}) Thunder, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=K-8}}) Fire, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=J-9}}) Water
|| [[Flamingo]] (72-74)
|| Up to 8 camps.
|-
| 71-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
|| [[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 72-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-8}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-8}})) Map #2
|| [[Aura Weapon]] (80-82)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}) Genbu entrance. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 74-75+
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| The Celestial Nexus Loop ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}}) Map #1, Ullikummi Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 6|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=G-8|pos 4=G-9}})
|| [[Aura Statue]] (81-84)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}), Genbu entrance to reach both camps. Have someone enter the shrine's south entrance to make sure yellow gate is open.
|-
|}</div>

== Merit Camps==
* These camps are designed for higher levels (75+) to exp/gain merit points on.
* If your party has a strong line up, and is coordinated, you could start exping at these camps earlier.
* Some camps can turn into roaming camps for faster kills at higher levels.
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp'''
!'''Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
| [[Newton Movalpolos]]
|
* Exit from Mine shaft #2716 entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Newton Movalpolos|pos=J-6}})
|
* Moblins (76-79)
* Bugbears (76-79)
|Get [[Twinkbrix]] to teleport you to the mine shaft. Roaming party. Sleep and silence recommended. Lots of bombs, AoEs. Teleport Dem and escape recommended for faster travel.
|-
| [[Cape Teriggan]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|pos=G-5}})
|
* [[Greater Manticore]] (76-79)
| Erase recommended. No AoEs, but conals. Can roam around a bit. Cockatrice may agro but can be easily dealt with. Mages stay back due to Riddle (reduces max mp). '''Greater Manticores give +10% exp bonus.''' Manticore drops will make you some money.
|-
| [[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 3|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 3|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Greater Cockatrice]] (78-80)
* [[Ovinnik]] (77-79)
* [[Ladon]] (80-82)
| Past moving boulder at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=G-9}}). Path opens at certain times depending on moon phase. Maximum up time is about 15 minutes (6 game hours). Supports at least 2 parties. Roam around. Will need paralyna for [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]], stona and poisona for cockatrice. Ladons have dispelga move '''and give +23% exp bonus'''. Camp will make you some money.
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]] Need Sky Access
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
||
*[[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), front/south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
|[[Ro'Maeve]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=N-9}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=D-5}}) Behind East and West Moongates. ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=M-9}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=C-9}}) outside of Moongates
|
* [[Apocalyptic Weapon]] (78-80)
* [[Infernal Weapon]] (79-81)
* [[Darksteel Golem]] (80-82)
| Supports 4 parties. No moon pass needed for 2 camps. 2 more camps available behind each moongate. Lots of physical AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Camp on far bridges and/or roam around.
|-
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Abraxas]] (80-83)
* [[Tavnazian Ram]] (82-84)
|Need to be on CoP Chapter 2+ to access. Lot's of magical AoE, will wipe shadows and still cause damage. WHM recommended for AoE healing [[Stona]] and [[Erase]]. Camp will make you some money. '''Tavnazian Rams give +23% exp bonus.'''
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-8}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-8}}) Map #2
|
* [[Aura Weapon]] (80-82)
| **Need Sky Access** Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}) Genbu entrance. Open yellow gate. Roaming camp. Lot's of physical AoE. '''~8 minute walk from crag shortcut or ~15 minute walk from Li'Telor OP without Mazurka.'''
|-
|[[Ro'Maeve]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=A-9}}) ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=O-9}}). Behind East and West Moon gates.
|
* [[Luminous Cluster]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
* [[Lunar Guardian]] (81-82){{Changes}}
|Supports 2 parties. Lots of physical AoE, graviga, and slowga. Pull weapons to fill to maintain chain.'''~7 minute walk from Li'Telor OP without Mazurka'''
|-

|[[Fei'Yin]] {{Changes}}
|
* Basement ({{Location Tooltip|area=Fei'Yin|map=Map 2|pos=H-6|pos 2=H-5}})
|
* [[Rancid Flesh]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
* [[Apparition]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
* [[Perdition Bat]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
| Supports 1 party. Not much AoE or conal. Roam around as needed. '''~12.5 minute walk from Fauregandi OP without Mazurka'''
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|
* The Celestial Nexus Loop ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}}) Map #1, Ullikummi Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 6|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=G-8|pos 4=G-9}})
|
* [[Aura Statue]] (81-84)
| **Need Sky Access** Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}), Genbu entrance to reach both camps. Have someone enter the shrine's south entrance to make sure yellow gate is open. Drops Diorite, Ullikummi pop item. Lot's of AoE/wipes shadows, bindga, and stunga. Roam around the Nexus loop. Can roam around a bit at Ullikummi.
|-
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Dromaeosaurus]] (82-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Cliff Glider]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
| Supports 1 party. South of spine. Raptors have virus and slow. Flies have lots of AoE and poison.
|-
|[[Misareaux Coast]] {{Changes}}
|
*Close to Tavnazia Safehold Zone ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=J-8}})
|
* [[Beast Bugard]] (82-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Raging Sheep]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
|Mobs seem to be blunt resistant. Mages stay back due to AoE sleep. Dispel/acid bolts/chi blast recommedned for defense up abilities.
|-
|[[Toraimarai Canal]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=J-8|pos 2=J-9}}) Map 2
|
* [[Diphylla]] (81-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Channel Pugil]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
|Need {{KeyItem}}[[Rhinostery Certificate]] for fast access from Windurst Walls.
Could also use 3 mage gate to get to but need portal charm. Some magical AoE. Dispel/acid bolts/chi blast recommedned for defense up abilities.'''(~16 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP, going through 3 mage gate, without Mazurka)'''
|-
|[[Purgonorgo Isle|Bibiki Bay, Purgonorgo Isle]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle|pos=H-10|pos 2=H-11}})
|
* [[Toco Tucan]] (83-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Island Jugil]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
|Right by the [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] warmachine. Take Manaclipper. Takes time to get to. Supports 1 party. Not much AoE. Some conals.
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=I-5}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=F-6}})
|
* [[Kindred Black Mage]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Dark Night]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Summoner]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Warrior]] (81-84)
* [[Smolenkos]] (81-84)
* [[Molech]] (80-82)
| Bit of a walk. Go east/counter-clockwise from the entrance to climb up. Will need [[Sneak]]/invis/meds. Watch out for true sight tauri on the way up. Roam around. Slowga. Conals. Blind. Doom.
Note: 3 mobs per kilometer, Molech has Doom (they look at you and you die) NOT WORTH IT tested by blacklung
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[King Buffalo]] (80-82)
* [[Kindred Demon]] (81-84)
| A bit further of a walk. Past Jormy, by frozen waterfall. Plague.
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Gigas Brawler]] (84-86) {{Changes}}
* [[Gigas Crusher]] (84-86) {{Changes}}
| Before you get to Jormy. You probably want to have decent gear and a few merits under your belt before meriting on these. Lots of physical AoE and conals. Melee subbing /nin isn't a bad idea.
|-
|}</div>

== Alpha Camps {{Changes}} ==
*Coming soon in patch 1.2

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!'''Notes'''
|-
|}</div>
== Shatter Camps {{Changes}} ==
*Coming soon in patch 1.2

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|-
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==Mana Burn Camps {{Changes }}==
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* These camps are ideally for SMNx2 BLMx4 parties as these are era+ mobs that raise their defenses at the start of the battle. The defense is lost with a [[Skillchain]] + [[Magic Burst]] combo.
* SMN x2, 3 BLM, 1 Support (BRD, RDM) works.
*These camps were originally intended for a traditional party with skill chaining and more than 1 BLM magic bursting.

{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
!'''Level'''
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp/Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|12-16
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|'''(G-6) Carbuncle Quest'''
* [[Eikon Worm]] (19-23) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses at start of fight. MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. [[Ghost]]s pop at night.
|-
|17-20
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(F-5)'''
* [[Island Goop]] (26-28) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses.
|-
|20-25
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(G-6)/(H-6)'''
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Greater Pugil]]
| G-6 camp is at the top middle of the quadrant, safe from undead. Our composition was 5 x BLM and 1 x RDM, bouncing hate between us. No need for a tank, just brave mages. Pulled 10k/hour (with band up) and no deaths. Move to pugil alley at (H-6) at 23.
|-
|23-25
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(G-8)'''

* [[Hexed Weapon]] (31-33) {{Changes }}
* [[Cliff Worm]] (30-33) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required.
|-

|25-28
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(J-9)'''

* [[Muddy Slime]] (34-36) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at the start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Tried this at 26, was rough. AoE move does a ton of damage. 28 might be better starting point when you get firaga.
|-
|29-32
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|'''(J-9)'''
* [[Flying Beetle]] (35-37) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|31-34
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-6)'''

* [[Sand Worm]] (36-39) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, Doesn't Link
|-
|33-37
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|('''{{Location Tooltip| text = K-5| tooltip = | area = Sauromugue Champaign| pos = K-5| highlight background = transparent| marker pos x = -4| marker pos y = 12| marker size = 35| marker opacity = 0.4| marker background = #5555ff}})'''
* [[Young Uragnite]] (36-42) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses. Wide level range. Higher levels (40-42) seem to spawn more on the western side of camp. Have [[poisona]] and [[paralyna]] ready.
|-

|29-32
|Rolanberry Fields
|'''(E-9)'''

* [[Shell Grubs]] (38-41)
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, Doesn't Link
|-
|33-36
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(G-10) Pond'''
* [[Winter Slime]] (39-41)
|Raises defenses
|-
|31-33
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-9) Upper level'''
* [[Boreal Worm]] (39-42)
|Raises defenses.
|-
|33-37
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(H-7)/(I-7)'''

* [[Snofallo]] (43-45)
|Quick run from [[Outpost]]/[[Telepoint|Telepoint Vahzl]]. Raises defenses. Can use Lowing which is AoE Plague (TP/MP drain). WHM/SMN recommended for SC closer if possible.
|-
|36-40
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]]
|'''(H-10)'''

*[[Jungle Crawlers]] (44-48) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|34-39
|[[Batallia Downs]]
|'''{{location Tooltip|area= Batallia Downs|pos=I-10}} / {{location Tooltip|area= Batallia Downs|pos=J-10}}'''
* [[Downslime]] (41-44){{Changes }}
|Are [[Shielded]].
|-
|39-41
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-8)'''

* [[Glacier Crab]] (47-50) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. Similar name to crabs on the other side of the coast but different level range.
|-
|39-42
|[[Battalia Downs]]
|'''(H-5)'''

* [[Rancideyes]] (48-51) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Resistant to piercing damage. '''Fast movement. Recommend having someone with silence. REALLY FAST CASTS''' (Data updated as of 5/16)
|-
|42-46
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|'''(I-11)'''

* [[Jungle Crab]] (51-53) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Resistant to piercing damage.
|-
|44-47
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(E-11)'''

* [[Bloody Beetle]] (53-56) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|47-50
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(E-9)'''

* [[Desert Gazer]] ([[:Category:Hecteyes|Hecteyes]], 56-59){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. {{Verification}}Couldn't be slept. '''Casts -aga II magic. Avoid this camp unless you can reliably land silence.'''
|-
|50-53
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-7)'''
* [[Desert Worm]] (59-61){{Changes }}
|On pull, Raises it's Defenses - Goes away during the day
|-
|49-54
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-9)'''
* [[Mud Crab]] (59-62){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.{{Verification}}
|-
|53-56
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(H-10)'''
* [[Desert Slime]] (61-64){{Changes }}
|Defense boost possible, best to have Firaga 2 at 53.
|-
|51-56
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(I-10)'''
* [[Muddyeyes]] (62-66){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.{{Verification}} Casts magic and cannot be slept. Avoid.
|-
|57-62
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-9) Lower level'''
* [[Glacier Crab]] (69-72){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.
|-
|65-68
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|'''(K-9) By Dunes Warp'''
* [[Meadow Buffalo]] (75-78){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. [[Aspir]]able mobs.
|-
|64-75
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|'''(G-8)'''
* [[Coastal Slime]] (78-81){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.
|-
|64-75
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(I-9)'''
* [[Ice Crab]] (81-82){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. Supports 2 manaburn parties.
|-
|66-75
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(I-8)'''
* [[Icefallo]] (81-82){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. [[Viruna]] recommended for [[plague]].
|}</div>

==Undead Burn Camps==
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|+
!'''Level'''
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp/Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|11-13
| [[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''Konschtat Zone'''

* [[Skeleton Warrior]]
|Monk or manaburn party recommended.

|-
|16-19
|[[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''Stairs'''
* [[Ghoul]]s (21-24) {{Changes }}
|Camp is for MNK/PLD/WHM (Holy Party)
|-
|20-23
|[[Outer Horutoto Ruins]]
|'''Strange Apparatus Room'''

* [[Ghoul]]
|Use northernmost [[West Sarutabaruta]] zone. Monk or manaburn party recommended. [[Sneak]] required to reach camp
|-
|21-28
|[[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''G-7) Map 2 behind first center door on staircase, Gadfly/Bogy Room, Behind East Banshee Door.'''

* [[Mauthe Doog]] (28-31)
* [[Wight]] (29-34),
* [[Wendigo]] (26-30)
* [[Banshee]] (31-34),
* [[Bogy]] (27-29),
* [[Ghast]] (30-34)
|WHM Cure Burn party. WHM/NIN with Utsusemi recommended (if not able, Blink is required). Bring assistance for Raise and Viruna as the TP moves from Banshee really hurt and Rot Gas virus effect can last up to 5 minutes. Level sync 21-25 on Bogy Room and 24-29 behind the east Banshee door where no mobs spawn. [[Sneak]] is required to reach camp.
|-
|30-33
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]]
|'''F-8 Map 1 where Royal Leech spawns in the tunnel just east of Namtar room.'''

*[[Ghast]] (38-41)
|WHM Cure Burn party. Level Sync 29 is too low. 31 is preferred. Blink, Stoneskin, and Reraise is a must. [[Sneak]] is required to reach camp.
|-
|34-37
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(E-8)/(F-8), (J-9)'''

* [[Lost Soul]] (42-45)
* [[Etemmu]] (43-46)
|Outpost warp or Vazhl gate crystal required to reach camp. WHM x6 Cure Burn party.
|-
|34-37
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''Main entrance from [[Batallia Downs]]'''

* [[Lost Soul]] (42-46)
|Level Sync 32 too low, 33 still iffy.
|-
|41-47
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''E-7 Map 1, Just east of where you land in drop A, Beaucedine entrance'''

* [[Lich]] (51-55)
* [[Fallen Knight]] (54-56)
* [[Mummy]] (50-52)
* [[Hell Hound]] (46-49),
* [[Ka]] (52-54)
* [[Tomb Wolf]] (53-55),
* [[Dark Stalker]] (55-57)
|[[Earth Elemental]] Danger at E-7 and Hume Bones camp.
|-
|41-44
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''Behind Banishing Gate 3 at I-6 Map 2 or Map 2 at F-9 near Funnel [[Bats spawn'''

* [[Fallen Officer]] (52-55)
|Bring extra player with both Tractor and/or Raise behind Gate 3 camp to help cheese replacements to camp.
|-
|50-54
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''M-7 Map 2, M-11 Map 2, South center pit landing from south room in Map 1'''

* [[Tomb Mage]] (60-63)
* [[Tomb Warrior]] (60-62)
* [[Spriggan]] (64-66)
* [[Haunt]] (63-65)
|2x SMN 4x WHM. Holy and Banishga II burst from Ifrit Fusion. Coffer key mobs. Dark Stalkers (55-57) may be used to extend chains if using M-11 camp.
|-
|50-54
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''In basement H-8/I-8 tunnel or behind Banishing Gate 2 J-8 (Strange Apparatus Room)'''

* [[Fallen Mage]] (59-62)
* [[Fallen Major]] (59-62)
* [[Wraith]] (60-62)
|2x SMN/4x WHM burn party. Basement camp is preferred camp but need another party targeting beetles/bats; the other camp lacks those mobs but just 5 undead spawns to work with. Mobs drop coffer keys required for white mage artifact hat.
|-
|55-57
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|'''I-7 Map 2'''

* [[Doom Soldier]] (65-67)
* [[Doom Mage]] (65-67)
* [[Robber Crab]] (65-68)
|2x SMN/4x WHM for skeletons. Black Mage manaburn parties can also target Robber Crabs (which are never engaged by the white mage party).
|-
|65-67{{Verification}}
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|'''(H-7), (G-8)'''

* [[Doom Warlock]] (76-78)
* [[Doom Guard]] (75-77)
* [[Erlik]] (75-78)
|2x SMN/4x WHM. Skeleton DRKs, BLMs, and Ghosts. Doom Guard on camp, all WHM should be /BLM for Elemental Seal > Silence on everything. Care for Typhoon Wyverns that are in the area. Taxim (Doom Warlock NM) also spawns here, but easy to kill with usual strats.
|-
|65-68
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|'''Map 2 (J-9) ((K-9) and (E-7) Secondary)'''

* [[Spartoi Warrior]] (78-82)
* [[Spartoi Sorcerer]] (80-82)
* [[Lemures]] (80-82)
* [[Hati]] (77-79)
|2x SMN/4x WHM/BLM or PLD. SMN do Ifrit (Punch) > Ramuh (Shock Strike) = Fusion. WHM and PLD do Banish III > Holy for 2x MB. If avatars miss, spam Cure and Banish spells until dead. Main camp is on a ledge outside Vrtra room.

Additional camps are inside Vrtra Room and on west side in hidden room near Strange Apparatus.
|-
|73+
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|'''Map 2 (E-7)'''

* [[Skeletons]] (78-82)
* [[Lemures]] (80-82)
* [[Hati]] (77-79)
|Monk burn, mana burn, or the 2x SMN/4x WHM groups work. White mage burn parties can start at 65.
|}</div>

EXP Camps

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Txtoast: /* Merit Camps */

{{Tocright}}
''New Horizon specific camps are marked with {{Changes }}.''

Notes:
*These camps are all aimed at standard 6 member [[Party|parties]].
*Consider targeting lower level mobs (no higher than 8 levels above your party) with a non-standard party setup.
*If your party has a strong line-up, eats food, and is coordinated with [[Skillchains]]/[[Magic Burst]]s, you can target a higher level camp.
*Monsters on Horizon may have levels that differ from that of retail, be wary when using exp camp guides outside of this wiki as they may not be the same level.
*Starting at level 50 adventures will gain an experience point bonus by simply having the [[Signet]] buff, up to a total of 10%, in conquest (Vanilla/RoZ/CoP) areas {{Changes }}.
*Starting at level 50, adventurers will gain a 5% experience point bonus for defeating foes in conquest regions that their nation does not control while having [[Signet]]{{Changes }}. Consider camping in regions that your nation doesn't control for maximum experience point gains!

== Camps - Verify if viable ==
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|+
|-
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! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
| 28-32
| [[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* Lake
|
* [[Orcish Brawler]], [[Orcish Beastrider]], [[Orcish Nightraider]], [[Orcish Impaler]] (35-38)
|
* [[Thunder Elemental]] danger.
|-
| 29-33
| [[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|
* Via [[Ranguemont Pass]]: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=G-9|pos 2=H-9}})
|
* [[Gigas's Tiger]] (33-35)
* [[Goblin Furrier]], [[Goblin Pathfinder]], [[Goblin Smithy]], [[Goblin Shaman]] (35-38)
* [[Tundra Tiger]] (34-37)
|
* Mages must sub [[WHM]].
* Mobs in area that detect magic.
* The ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=H-9}}) camp is a mostly a roaming camp loaded with [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]]
* Bring someone to kill all other mobs except for the [[BST]] Gigas (will load a pet that is the same level as the [[Tundra Tiger]] but with a fourth of the HP).
|-
| 29-33
| [[Castle Oztroja]]
|
* Behind Trap Door.
|
* [[Yagudo Drummer]] (33-37)
* [[Yagudo Oracle]] (34-38)
* [[Yagudo Interrogator]] (35-39)

|
* Layout of zone favors a moving party.
|-
|41-44
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos=L-10}})
|
* [[Ogrefly]]
* [[Master Coeurl]]
|
* Supports one party.
* [[WHM]] is required.
* Mages must sub [[WHM]].
|-
|}
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== Level 10-20 ==
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|+
|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|10-15
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Beetle's Burrow (Through Lily Tower) ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Beetle's Burrow|pos=F-10|pos 2=F-11}})
|
* [[Beady Beetle]] (12-16)
* [[Bat Battalion]] (12-15)
* [[Goblin Ambusher]]
* [[Goblin Butcher]]
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (14-18)
|
* Enter via [[East Sarutabaruta]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=East Sarutabaruta|pos=J-7}}), Lily Tower. Access Beetle's Burrow through hidden doors at either ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Lily Tower|pos=G-8}}) or ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Lily Tower|pos=G-9}})
* Be aware of mobs aggroing by sight and sound on the way to camp.
* [[Beady Beetle|Beetles]] and [[Bat Battalion|Bats]] don't aggro but do link via sight and sound respectively.
|-
|11-15
|[[Carpenters' Landing]] via [[Northern San d'Oria]] Wooden Shutter entrance
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Digger Wasp]] (14-17)
* [[Beady Beetle]] (15-17)
* [[Orcish Grunt]]
* [[Orcish Neckchopper]]
* [[Orcish Stonechucker]] (16-18)
* [[Poison Funguar]] (17-19)
* [[Flytrap]] (20-22)
|
* Wooden Shutter is at [[Northern San d'Oria]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Northern San d'Oria|pos=F-5}})
* [[Poison Funguar|Funguars]] can [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis|Paralyze]], and [[Silence]].
* [[Flytrap]] uses [[Soporific]], a small range [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep (Status Effect)|Sleep]] and potent [[Paralyze (Status Effect)|Paralyze]] ability.
* Can support multiple parties and different level ranges.
|-
|12-14
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=D-7|pos 2=E-6|pos 3=E-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=K-9|pos 2=L-9|pos 3=L-10}})
|
* [[Hill Lizard]] (15-19)
|
* Welcome to the dunes.
* [[Baleful Gaze]] [[Petrification|Petrifies]] the target it's looking at. Turn to avoid!
* Level 11 parties take care when pulling level 18-19 [[Hill Lizard|Lizards]].
* Multiple camps, can support multiple parties.
|-
|12-14
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-9|}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Sylvestre]] (15-18),
* [[Mighty Rarab]] (15-18)
|
* Quick walk from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Try to avoid pulling mobs that are 7+ levels above your party.
|-
|12-15
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=F-3|map=Map 2}})
|
* [[Blood Bunny|Blood Bunnies]] (17-19)
|
* Enter from [[La Theine Plateau]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-7}}). To get down, follow the winding path at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-6}}) from the East end of the chasm.
* Can either sit in place or run up and down the tunnel.
|-
|13-15
|[[Tahrongi Canyon]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=I-8}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Canyon Wasp]] (15-19)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cactus Grub]] (19-20)
|
* Not far from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
|-
|13-15
|[[Tahrongi Canyon]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=F-6}})
|
*{{Changes|Added mobs with higher level range}} [[Killer Bee]] (15-20)
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (18-20)
|
* Not too far from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]] or [[Teleport-Mea]].
* [[Killer Bee]]s seem to use Pollen more often than other [[Bee]]s.
|-
|13-15
|[[Konschtat Highlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=F-3}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=I-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=L-6}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-19)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Yellow Jacket]] (17-20)
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=F-3}}) Camp has a [[Goblin Digger]] that can extend chains.
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=L-6}}) Camp has [[Poltergeist]]s (18-20) that can extend chains.
|-
|13-15
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=H-11|pos 2=I-11}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-18)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Plateau Hare]] (19-20)
|
* [[Plateau Hare|Hares]] link.
* [[Plateau Hare|Hares]] should not be fought until at least level 13.
* 1 Orc spawn can also be used to fill chains.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|13-15
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
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* Pond ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=K-11}})
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* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-19)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Snapper]] (17-20)
|
|-
|13-15
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=G-3|map= Map 2}})
|
* [[Stink Bats]] (15-18)
* [[Snipper]] (18-20)
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* Enter from [[La Theine Plateau]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-7}}). To get down, follow the winding path at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-6}}) from the East end of the chasm.
* Not far from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* [[Stink Bats|Bats]] link via sound.

|-
|13-15
|[[Maze of Shakhrami]]
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* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=K-5}})
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* [[Maze Maker]] (18-21)
* [[Stink Bats]] (15-17)
* [[Goblin Butcher]]
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (16-17)
|
|-
|14-16
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Secret Beach ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=B-7}})
* West Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=F-7}})
* Whitebone Sands ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=F-9}})
* Oasis ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-7}})
* Siren Sands ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-9}})
* North Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-6}})
* South Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-8}})
*(H-7) NW of OP corner
|
* [[Night Bats]] (12-15)
* [[Star Bat]] (17-20)
* [[Snipper]] (18-22)
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
|
* [[Damselfly|Flies]] & [[Snipper]]s are primary targets.
* Can throw in [[Brutal Sheep|Sheep]] and [[Star Bat|Bats]] at night to keep chains going.
* [[Damselfly]] can [[Poison]], and use [[Cursed Sphere]], a damaging [[Area of Effect|AoE]] TP move.
* [[Brutal Sheep]] can use [[Sheep Song]], which is an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep]].
|-
|14-16
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=G-6}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cape Coney]] (20-21)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cactus Bee]] (20-22)
|
* Quick walk from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Supports up to 2 parties.
|-
|14-17
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Behind Magic Gate of Horutoto ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|pos=E-10|map=Beetle's Burrow}})
|
* [[Battle Bat]] (17-19)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (20-23)
|
* Enter via {{Location|East Sarutabaruta|J-7}}.
* Mobs near camp aggro sight/sound.
* [[Goblin Leecher]]s are casters.
* Careful of links - [[Battle Bat|Bats]] link by sound, and [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] link by sight.
* All of the mobs are aggressive.
* Could support 2 parties.
|-
|14-17
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=H-7|map=Map 1}})
|
* [[Hognosed Bat]] (17-19)
* [[Fly Agaric]] (21-23)
|
* Not far from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sound and Sight aggro near camp.
* [[Hognosed Bat|Bats]] link via sound.
* [[Fly Agaric]]s have TP moves that can inflict [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Silence]].
|-
|15-17
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Cliff Side ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=G-8}})
* Signpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
|
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
* [[Brutal Sheep|Sheep]] use [[Sheep Song]], an AoE sleep TP attack.
|-
|15-17
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-5}})
|
* [[Stag Beetle]] (20-23)
|
* [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* Aggressive mobs on the way to camp.
* 6 spawns, 1 [[Stag Beetle|Beetle]] is around the corner, a little Southwest.
* [[Stag Beetle|Beetle]]s have defense and evasion boosting TP abilities.
|-
|15-17
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=H-11|pos 2=H-12}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]]
* [[Snipper]] (18-20)
* [[Forest Tiger]] (22-24)
|
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]], which is a level 15+ warp from [[Jeuno]].
* Aggressive mobs on the way to camp.
* [[Forest Tiger|Tigers]] have a strong [[Paralyze]] TP attack.
|-
|15-18
|[[Dangruf Wadi]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Dangruf Wadi|pos=G-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Dangruf Wadi|pos=H-3}})
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leeecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-23)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]]s are casters.
|-
|15-18
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-9|pos 2=F-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula||pos=G-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula||pos=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=J-6|pos 2=J-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Bull Dhalmel]] (20-23)
* [[Zu]] (20-23)
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (20-23)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-25)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]] is a caster.
* [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]] use [[Sticky Thread]] which slows the targets in front of them.
* Be wary of linking.
|-
|15-18
| [[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Gadfly]] (18-21)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-25)
|
* [[Derfland]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguars]] link by sound.
* [[Marsh Funguar]] have TP moves that can inflict [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Silence]].
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
|-
|15-18
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=E-6}})
|
* [[Crane Fly]] (18-21),
* [[Hill Lizard]] (19-22)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
|
* [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* 2 [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] around which may prove too much for a level 15/16 group.
|-
|15-18
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=F-10}})
|
* [[Stag Beetle]] (20-23)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-24)
|
* Use Northwest entrance from [[Jugner Forest]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=E-6}}).
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]], which is a level 15+ warp from [[Jeuno]].
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguars]] use [[Paralyze (Status Effect)|Paralyze]], [[Blind (Status Effect)|Blind]], [[Poison (Status Effect)|Poison]] and [[Silence (Status Effect)|Silence]] TP abilities.
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguar]] aggro and link via sound.
* [[Stag Beetle|Beetles]] link via sight.
|-
|15-17
|[[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=K-6}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]]
* [[Snipper]] (17-20)
* [[Gadfly]] (18-21)
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (20-23)
|
* Camp right at the outpost.
* [[Defland]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]] use [[Sticky Thread]] which slows the targets infront of them.
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
|-

|15-18
| [[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=F-5}})
|
* [[Crawlers]]
* [[Leeches]] (20-23)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-25)
|
* [[Water Elemental]] can sometimes spawn in the back.
* [[Marsh Funguar]]s spawn in the road leading to the area, possibly extending this camp to Level 19 depending on kill speed.
|-
|15-19
|[[Korroloka Tunnel]]
|
* Western Tunnel ({{Location Tooltip|area=Korroloka Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=D-8|pos 2=D-9|pos 3=E-9}})
* Eastern Tunnel({{Location Tooltip|area=Korroloka Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=L-6|pos 2=L-7|pos 3=M-6}})
|
* [[Land Worm]] (20-25)
* [[Seeker Bats]] (22-26)
|
* Worms cast lots of spells, including [[Area of Effect|AoE]] spells.
* Ideal for a ranged attack burn style party.
* [[Seeker Bats|Bats]] take extra damage from piercing weapons.
|-
|16-18
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Goblin Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=E-7|pos 2=F-7}})
|
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (23-25)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]] is a caster.
* Watch out for sight-based links.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|16-18
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* By Spine at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-6}})
|
* [[Crane Fly]] (18-21)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
* [[Couerl]] (22-26)
* [[Boggart]] (25-27)
|
* Close to [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* [[Paralyna]] and [[Silena]] recommended.
|-
|17-19
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Hill Lizard]] (23-25)
* [[Moon Bat]] (23-26)
* [[Midnight Wings]] (22-25)
|
* Quick walk from Aragoneu OP.
* Mobs located on both N and S sides of the fort.
|-
|17-19
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map= Map 1|pos=F-10}}), Going East from Entrance
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-26)
* [[Dung Beetle]] (23-25)
|
* Further down, past the [[Fly Agaric]]s.
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Dung Beetle|Beetles]] link via sight.
|-
|17-19
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map= Map 1|pos=H-10}}), Going East from Entrance
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-26)
* [[Vorpal Bunny]] (23-25)
|
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-
|17-19
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* Spore Hollow ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Jugner Funguar]] (22-25)
|
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-9}}) camp is reached from the South.
* [[Jugner Funguar|Funguars]] link by sound.
|-
|17-20
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Secret Beach/Gustav Zone ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=B-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=E-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-9}})
|
* [[Snipper]] (20-23)
* [[Beach Pugil]] (23-26)
|
* Sight and Sound aggro near camp.
|-
|17-19
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=G-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Death Wasp]] (23-26)
* [[Clipper]] (24-26)
* [[Poison Leech]] (24-27)
|
|-
|17-19
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=I-6}})
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]], [[Goblin Leecher]], [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
*{{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cape Dhalmel]]s (24-26)
|
* [[Cape Dhalmel]]s and [[Bull Dhalmels]] (20-23) will link, [[Bind]] or [[Sleep]] recommended.
|-
|17-20
|[[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Maze of Shakhrami|map= Map 2|pos=H-5}})
|
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (22-25)
|
* Enter from [[Tahrongi Canyon]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=K-5}}).
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* 8 [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]], 10 if you roam into the Eastern tunnel.
|-
|17-20
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=H-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Snipper]] (18-23)
* [[Poison Leech]] (21-25)
* [[Shoal Pugil]] (24-28)
|
* Watch for [[Bogy]] spawns at night. Both beaches have safe places to camp outside of blood aggro range.
* Start on [[Snipper]]s at Level 17. Can start mixing [[Shoal Pugil|Pugils]] in at 18.

|-
|18-20
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Rose Tower, [[Three Mage Gate]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map= Rose Tower 1|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Boggart]] (23-26)
|
* Enter via ({{Location Tooltip|area=East Sarutabaruta|pos=J-7}}) in [[East Sarutabaruta]], Lily Tower.
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-

|18-21
|[[Castle Oztroja]]
|
* Main Zone/Entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Castle Oztroja|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Bastion Bats]] (18-21)
* [[Yagudo Persecutor]]
* [[Yagudo Priest]]
* [[Yagudo Theologist]]
* [[Yagudo Votary]] (22-27)
|
* All of the mobs aggro.
|-
|18-21
|[[Beadeaux]]
|
* Main Zone/Entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beadeaux|map=Map 1|pos=E-7}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]] (20-23)
* [[Old Quadav]] (22-26)
* [[Copper Quadav]] (22-27)
|
* All of the mobs aggro.
|-
|19-21
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Land Worm]] (25-27)
|
* Circle around Ice Pond for ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-7}}) camp.
* At night, [[Banshee]]s spawn at Ice Pond so you will need to camp in a tunnel and pull [[Clippers]] to you.
* Popular exp zone.
|-
|19-21
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-8|pos 2=I-7|pos 3=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=G-6|pos 2=H-6}})
|
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Dark Bats]]
* [[Land Worm]] (25-27)
* [[Glow Bat]] (28-29)
|
* Potentially supports 2 parties at opposite ends of the cliff.
* Popular exp zone.
|-
|19-22
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=E-4}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=H-5}})
|
* {{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Migrant Hawker]] (24-27)
* {{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Dust Lizard]] (26-28)
|
* Quick walk from [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* 3 camps/supports 3 parties.
|-
|19-22
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Center Landing Docks ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|map=Map 1|pos=H-6}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (21-25)
* [[Fosse Pugil]] (22-24)
* [[Forest Tiger]] (22-25)
|
* Use Northwest entrance from [[Jugner Forest]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=E-6}}).
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-
|19-22
|[[Davoi]]
|
* Main Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Davoi|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (22-28)
|
* [[Bats]] that pop at night aggro via sound.
|-
|19-22
|[[Yughott Grotto]]
|
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yughott Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-6}})
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yughott Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (21-23)
|
* Sight and sound aggro on the way to camp.
* All orcs link by sight, be careful.
|-

|}</div>

== Level 20-30 ==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|20-22
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* Between Fences at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=F-7}})
* Shack at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=F-11}})
* Stone Wall/Signpost at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=H-12}})
* Crates at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=I-10}})
|
* [[Death Wasp]] (23-26)
* [[Berry Grub]] (25-28)
|
* [[Quadav]] and [[Ochu]] aggro sound.
* Can fill in with [[Bats]] at night.
|-
|20-23
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* Waterfall/PLD ??? ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Shrieker]] (25-27)
* [[Clipper]] (26-29)
* [[Goliath Beetle]] (29-31)
|
* Enter through [[La Theine Plateau]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=H-7}}).
* Sight and sound aggro near camp.
* [[Clipper]]s link by sound.
* [[Will-o'-the-Wisp|Bomb]] nearby.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|21-23
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* Zone to [[Meriphataud Mountains|Meriphataud]], ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=G-10}})
|
* [[Ancient Bat]] (26-28)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (26-29)
|
* Southwest part of the zone is littered with [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] and [[Bats]].
* Beware of links.
* Beware of [[Rock Golem]] (magic sensitive and will destroy your party).
* Supports 1 party.
|-

|21-24
|[[Ranguemont Pass]]
|
* Beyond the door ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Seeker Bats]] (25-28)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (26-30)
|
* Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* Be careful of [[Ooze]].
|-
|22-24
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Camp at either end of the caves ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=I-11|pos 2=I-12}})
|
* [[Diving Beetle]] (27-30)
* [[Shreiker]] (28-31)
|
* Use Southeast [[Jugner Forest]] zone entrance, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-8}}).
* Quick walk from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and sound aggro en route to camp.
* [[Shrieker]]s are sound aggro/[[Diving Beetle|Beetles]] link by sight.
|-
|22-24
|[[Lower Delkfutt's Tower]]
|
* Northwest Stairs ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=F-7}})
* Southwest Stairs ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=F-10}})
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=H-10}})
* Northeast Area ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Seeker Bats]] (25-27)
* [[Ancient Bat]]s (27-29)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (27-30)
* [[Giant Gatekeeper]]
* [[Giant Guard]]
* [[Giant Lobber]]
* [[Giant Sentry]] (28-30)
|
* Be careful of aggro if not using entrance camp.
* [[Giant Lobber]]s hurt. Pull with caution.
|-
| 22-26
|| [[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Maze of Shakhrami|pos=L-8}})
|
* [[Ancient Bat]]s (26-29)
* [[Caterchipillar]] (30-31)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (31-34)
|
* [[Buburimu Peninsula|Buburimu]] Side/[[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]]. Enter at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=F-6}}).
* Lower level parties focus on [[Ancient Bat|Bats]] and [[Caterchipillar|Crawlers]].
|-
|22-24
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=F-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=G-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-8|pos 2=H-9}})
|
* [[Greater Pugil]] (28-30)
* [[Giant Ascetic]]
* [[Giant Hunter]]
* [[Giant Ranger]]
* [[Giant Trapper]] (28-31)
* [[Acrophies]] (32-33)
|
* '''Popular exp zone,''' area can get overcrowded and you may need to find alternative camps.
* Take care with [[Thunder Elemental]] spawn at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=F-8}}) during thunder weather.
* Supports 3 parties.
* Be careful with Gigas (Giants), they hit quite hard, especially Gigas Hunter (the RNG-type that throws rocks).
|-
|23-27
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]] {{Changes }}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=G-10}})
|
* [[Ridge Lizard]] {{Changes }} (29-31)
* [[Puma]] {{Changes }} (29-33)
* [[Drooling Hound]] {{Changes }} (31-35)
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* Not a a bad walk from [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]] or [[Crag of Mea]].
* Can be done at level 23 if going slow between pulls, at level 25, [[Drooling Hound]]s can enter rotation. EXP tapers during level 26 but can still produce 8-10k exp/hr ''without'' rings because kills go quickly. Easy chain 5's with a solid party.
* [[Puma]] inflicts [[Paralysis]] (Blaster) and [[Silence]] (Chaotic Eye.) Chaotic Eye is a very quick cast, so be careful.
* [[Ridge Lizard|Lizard's]] Blockhead TP move can hit non-tanks for very high numbers (200+ dmg.) Be careful about pulling too much enmity!
* Beware [[Drooling Hound]] (31-33) at night, it has [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Disease]].
* Supports 2 parties, 1 at each coordinate.
|-
|24-26
|[[Ranguemont Pass]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=J-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Stirge]] (30-33)
* [[Hecteyes]] (31-33)
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* ~12 minute walk from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and Sound aggro en route to camp.
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=J-5}}) has about 8 [[Stirge]] spawns along the tunnel. May need to roam a bit.
|-
|24-27
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Sauromugue Skink]] (28-32)
* [[Diving Beetle]] (30-32)
* [[Yagudo Interrogator]]
* [[Yagudo Oracle]]
* [[Yagudo Priest]]
* [[Yagudo Theologist]]
* [[Yagudo Votary]] (26-36)
|
* Camp at fallen pillar/crumbling wall or outside of fort.
* Mob density a bit scarce. [[Yagudo]] have a large level range.
|-
|24-27
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Logs near Dock ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|map=Map 1|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Spinous Pugil]] (29-31)
* [[Sabretooth Tiger]] (29-32)
* [[Birdtrap]] (29-33)
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* Use Southeast [[Jugner Forest]] entrance at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-8}}).
* Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tigers]] aggro/link by sight, [[Birdtrap]]s don't aggro or link. [[Spinous Pugil|Pugils]] aggro by sound.
* [[Birdtrap|Traps]] [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep]], Single-Target [[Paralysis|paralyze]].
* [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tigers]] [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Paralysis|paralyze]].
* Be mindful of big [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tiger]] crits.
|-
|25-27
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=H-6|pos 2=G-6|pos 3=G-7}})
|
* [[Yuhtunga Mandragora]] (30-33)
|
* Beware patrolling [[Goblin Smithy]].
|-
|25-27
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=F-8|pos 2=G-8}})
|
* [[Diving Beetle]] (30-32)
* [[Tabar Beak]] (31-33)
|
* Supports maybe 2 parties.

* Camp on hill by bonfire [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] camp.
* Beware of links.
* [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] have large level range.
|-
|26-28
|[[Ranguemont Pass]] {{Changes }}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=E-6|pos 2=F-6}})
|
* [[Stirge]] (30-33)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] {{Changes }} (32-36)
|
* ~11.5 minute walk from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]]
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* 4 [[:Category:Goblins|Goblin]] spawns (Era+) with 3-4 [[Stirge]] spawns in the same open area and connecting caves.
* May be able to extend camp to level 28 depending on kill speed.
|-
|26-30
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=J-7|pos 2=K-7}})
|
* [[Ivory Lizard]] (32-35)
* [[Jungle Coeurl]] (35-38)
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* Take Chocobo from [[Kazham]] to ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=H-6}}) and drop down. Then after emerging from the tunnel after the drop, go down ramp when you see the [[Overgrown Rose]] ([[Morbol]]), into another tunnel. Camp at the edge of the cliff overlooking the Volcano.
* Start with [[Ivory Lizard|Lizards]] at level 26. Mix in [[Jungle Couerl|Coeurls]] at level 28+.
|-
|27-31
|[[Bibiki Bay]]
|
* Docks ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay|pos=H-7}})
|
* [[Eft]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (33-36)
* [[Raven]] (36-38)
|
* Start on [[Eft]]s.
* [[Eft]]s link via sound.
* Move to [[Raven]]s around level 29.
* [[Raven]]s link via sight.
|-
|27-31
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Death Jacket]] (33-37)
|
* '''BEE LOG'''. Camp inside the tunnel.
|-
| 27-30
|| [[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Flesh Eater]] (35-37)
* [[Hecteyes]] (35-38)
|
* Both mobs are casters.
* [[Hecteyes]] are weak to all elemental damage except for dark. They are also resistant to blunt.
|-
| 27-29
|| [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=F-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=G-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=G-13}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Servingman]]
* [[Goblin Craftsman]]
* [[Goblin Gutterman]]
* [[Goblin Hammerman]]
* [[Goblin Leadman]]
* [[Moblin Chapman]]
* [[Moblin Pickman]]
* [[Moblin Ragman]]
* [[Moblin Witchman]]
* [[Stirge]] (33-36)
|
* Not too bad of a walk from [[Crag of Dem]].
* Careful of sight aggro en route to camp.
* Take care not to link - especially with ranged mobs. Can get very dangerous very quickly.
* [[Earth Elemental]] danger at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=E-4}}) camp.
*
* Drops gil and craft materials.
|-
|27-30
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=G-11}})
|
* [[Young Opo-Opo]] (34-36)
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (32-37)
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* Beware of holes when pulling.
|-

|28-30
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=J-11}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=K-11}}) coast
|
* [[Tavnazian Sheep]] (33-37)
* [[Bugard]] (34-37)
* [[Crimson Knight Crab]] (33-36)
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* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* Supports 2 parties.
|-
|28-30
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=L-9}})
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* [[Champaign Coeurl]] (35-37)
* [[Diving Beetle]] (35-37)
* [[Midnight Wings]] (35-37)
* [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] (36-38)
|
* [[Champaign Coeurl|Coeurls]] [[Silence]] and [[Paralysis|Paralyze]] using TP moves.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|28-30
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-7|pos 2=F-8}})
|
* [[Yhoator Mandragora]] (35-37)
|
|-
|28-32
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Tavnazian Sheep]] (33-37)
* [[Bugard]] (34-37)
* [[Crimson Knight Crab]] (33-36)
* [[Orcs]] (35-39)
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* Lower level parties beware of orcs.
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=F-11|pos 2=G-11}})
|
* [[Creek Sahagin]]
* [[River Sahagin]]
* [[Stream Sahagin]] (34-38)
* [[Makara]] (35-38)
|
* Close to the zone exit for [[Sea Serpent Grotto]].
|-
|29-31
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=G-7}})
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* [[Evil Weapon]]s (34-38) {{changes|adjusted level range 34-38 instead of 36-38}}
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* The weapons on Horizon here spawn as low as 34 (retail was 36).
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Batallia Downs]]
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* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Batallia Downs|pos=J-10}})
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* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (31-36)
* [[Evil Weapon]] (36-38)
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* Only 5 spawns. Pull [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] by the coast to fill in.
* Not a bad alternate camp if Sauromugue is taken and party members don't have [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warps]], [[Kazham Airship Pass]], or [[Telepoint]]s.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=K-7}})
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* [[Evil Weapon]] (36-38)
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* Only 4 spawns. If you sit at the end of the spine, you can pull weapons from both sides.
|-
|29-31
|[[Bibiki Bay]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay|pos=H-6|pos 2=H-7|pos 3=I-6|pos 4=I-7}})
|
* [[Eft]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (33-36)
* [[Marine Dhalmel]] (34-37)
* [[Island Rarab]] (34-38)
* [[Raven]] (36-38)
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* Dhalmels can [[Silence]].
* The whole area supports 2 parties.
|-
|}
</div>

== Level 30-40 ==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|30-33
|[[Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle]]
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* '''(Everywhere)'''
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* [[Jagil]] (35-38)
* [[Coastal Opo-opo]] (36-39)
* [[Toucan]] (38-40)
* [[Kraken]] (37-40)
* [[Alraune]] (37-40)
|
* Take the [[Manaclipper]] (need [[Manaclipper Ticket]] or [[Manaclipper multi-ticket]]: 80gil for 1 ride, 500gil for 10, sold on pier).
* Possible [[Notorious Monster|NM]] on [[Manaclipper]]. Careful.
* [[Clot]]s are infrequent but can be taken care of.
* Don't touch the [[Urganite]].
* Island can support probably 8 parties.
|-
|30-34
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos= I-9|pos 2=I-10}})
|
* [[Gallinipper]] (36-39)
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (37-39)
* [[Tracer Antlion]] (38-40)
|
* Be aware of Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* Cross the first bridge. Camp against the wall. Beware of doom scorpions.
|-
|30-33
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Hallway, First Map: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 1|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Lake Sahagin]]
* [[Pond Sahagin]]
* [[Spring Sahagin]]
* [[Undead Bats]] (36-39)
* [[Ironshell]] (37-40)
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* Be aware of sound aggro.
* Camp in hallway in front of the ornamental door.
* Sahagin link via sound.
* Beware [[Undead Bats|Bats]] that pop in back of the hallway (don't aggro but will link with other bats).
* Supports 1 party. Lots of mobs but long repop timer.
|-
|31-33
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip| area=Eastern Altepa Desert| pos=I-6
}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert| pos=J-7
}})
|
* [[Sand Beetle]] (36-40){{changes}}
* [[Desert Dhalmel]] (38-41){{changes}}
|
* Several sight/sound aggro mobs near camp.
* Supports 3 parties, 1 at each location.
|-
|31-33
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=E-9}})
|
* [[Soldier Crawler]] (37-40)
|
* Beware sight/sound aggro on way to camp.
|-
|32-34
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Yhoator Wasp]] (37-40)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]] (35-39)
* [[Goblin Reaper]] (41-45)
* [[Young Opo-Opo]] (40-44)
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* Camp on top of bridge or in top tunnel ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}}).
* Watch out for links.
* Supports 1 party at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}}). 2 parties at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-8}}), camp up top, either side.
|-

|34-36
|[[The Eldieme Necropolis]]
|
* Entrance 4: ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Eldieme Necropolis|map=Map 2|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9}})
|
* [[Gazer]] (41-43)
|
* Enter from [[Batallia Downs]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Batallia Downs|pos=G-8}})
|-
|34-37
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 1|pos=G-7|pos 2=G-8}})
* Front of Banishing Gate 1: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 1|pos=I-7|pos 2=I-8|pos 3=I-9}})
|
* [[Siege Bat]] (40-43)
* [[Borer Beetle]] (41-44)
|
* [[Borer Beetles|Beetles]] sight aggro, bats link, beetles will be difficult at 34.
* [[Borer Beetles|Beetles]] can inflict Strength Down and Evasion Down.
* Sufficient mobs for at least 3 parties.
|-
|35-37
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=F-7}})
|
* [[Gigantobugard]] (40-43)
* [[Orcs]] (41-44)
* [[Gigas]] (41-44)
|
* Beware sight/sound aggro on way to camp.
* Need to have CoP Promies cleared to access.
|-
|35-37
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=F-8}})
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=H-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=I-9}})
* Hidden path ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Lesser Gaylas]] (39-42)
* [[Goobbue Gardener]] (40-43)
* [[Ogrefly]] (41-44)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (42-46)
|
* Level 36+ parties recommended at Outpost and ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=F-8}}) camp for Goblins.
* [[Goobbue Gardener|Goobbue]]s have an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Silence]] TP move. Be careful fighting them.
* Supports many parties.
|-

|35-38
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=I-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=K-8}})
|
* [[Worker Crawler]] (40-44)
* [[Death Jacket]] (40-42)
* [[Maze Lizard]] (41-43)
|
* [[Worker Crawler|Crawlers]] can use a Defense Up TP move.
* Many total spawns, easily supports 2+ parties.
|-
|35-38
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=L-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=M-8}})
|
* [[Desert Spider]] (40-44)
|
* Spiders use AoE slow frequently. Bring a WHM for erase or a party composition that doesn't care about slow (ranger burn?)
* Also a popular spot for solo farmers to farm spider webs
|-
| 35-38
|| [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=J-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=K-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Bondman]]
* [[Goblin Doorman]]
* [[Goblin Oilman]]
* [[Goblin Tollman]]
* [[Goblin Shovelman]]
* [[Moblin Repairman]]
* [[Moblin Pikeman]]
* [[Moblin Coalman]]
* [[Moblin Gasman]] (41-44)
|
* Not too bad of a walk from Dem.
* Sight aggro en route to camps.
* Beware [[Moblin Gourneyman]] and [[Goblin Freelance]] as they are a much higher level (~47).
* If the [[:Category:Moblins|Moblins]] are allowed to use Crispy Candle and damage themselves, they will not give EXP. Can be stunned.
|-
|36-39
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=E-8}})
|
* [[Master Coeurl]] (44-47)
|
* [[Master Coeurl|Couerls]] have a gaze TP move that silences. They can also paralyze.
* 2 Hellhounds (47-50) pop at night in the area.
* Forewarning, area is often farmed for Coeurl drops.
|-
|36-43
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Bloodlet Spring ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Big Jaw]] (43-45)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (45-47)
* [[Master Coeurl]] (48-49)
|
* Beware of [[Notorious Monster|NM]] at camp.
|-
|37-39
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-9|pos 2=F-10}})
|
* [[Worker Crawler]] (43-46)
|
|-
|37-40
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Temple of Uggalepih Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Big Jaw]] (43-47)
|
* Not far from [[Elshimo Uplands]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Big Jaw]] can gain evasion and defense up TP moves.
|-
|38-40
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]]
|
* Behind Silver Beastcoin Door ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Brook Sahagin]]
* [[Grotto Pugil]]
* [[Rivulet Sahagin]] (42-46)
* [[Bigclaw]]
* [[Riparin Sahagin]] (42-48)
|
* Enter through door by trading it a [[Silver Beastcoin]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 1|pos=N-14}})
* Lots of sound aggro en route.
* Sahagin link via sound, area is quite crowded.
* Party may need to roam a bit.
* Lots of spawns but high respawn time (~16min).
* Beware NM spawn at (J-10) area.
|-
|38-41
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Nest Beetle]] (45-47)
|
* [[Nest Beetle|Beetles]] gain evasion from TP move.
* Supports 1 good party, 2 parties is questionable.
|-
|38-41
|[[Fei'Yin]]
|
* Hallway ({{Location Tooltip|area=Fei'Yin|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Ore Golem]] (43-45)
* [[Shadow]] (44-46)
|
* Lots of sound aggro, magic aggro in area. Some sight aggro as well.
* 2 parties. Beware of farmers in area.
|-
|39-42
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=I-6}})
|
* [[Big Claw]] (45-48)
* [[Makara]] (46-49)
|
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* 2 parties
|-
|39-42
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Desert Dhalmel]] (44-48)
|
* [[Desert Dhalmel|Dhalmels]] found on all sides of the fork, watch out for Antican aggro.
* Could also pull nearby [[Sand Beetle]] to help extend chains.
|-
|39-42
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|
* Valkurm Side ({{Location Tooltip|area=Gustav Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Hell Bats]](44-48)
* [[Hawker]](45-48)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (46-49)
|
* Sufficient mobs for 2 parties.
|-
|39-41
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''
* Behind Banishing Gate #1 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map= Map 2|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Citadel Bats]] (46-48)
|
* Banishing Gate requires 4 players to stand on floor switches to open door. Switches are located on the walls to the side of the gate. You'll know you're standing on one as the switch will depress.
* Careful of potential sound links.
|-
|39-41
|[[Misareaux Coast]] '''(CoP Chapter 2 Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Mantrap]] (47-48)
|
* [[Mantrap]] can inflict [[Slow]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Sleep]].
|-
|39-44
|[[Misareaux Coast]] '''(CoP Chapter 2 Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-5}})
|
* [[Bigclaw]] (46-48)
* [[Mantrap]] (47-48)
* [[Makara]] (47-49)
* [[Diatryma]] (47-51)
|
* Need to be on at least on Chapter 2 of [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]]
* Target [[Bigclaw]]s, [[Makara]], and [[Mantraps]] for while in the 39-42 range.
* Start targeting Diatryma around 42-44.
* [[Mantrap]] can inflict [[Slow]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Sleep]].
* Diatryma resists melee damage except for piercing.
|}</div>

== Level 40-50==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|40-42
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*Map 2 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=H-9}})
*Map 3 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Soldier Crawler]] (47-49)
|At least 2 camps. Dispel and/or BLM recommended for cocoon. Camp at rocks/boulders on map 3.
|-
|40-43
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=J-8|pos 2=J-9}}) Lower level, by the coast.
|
* {{changes|Horizon Drop Rate change}} [[Stone Golem]] (47-49)
* {{changes|Horizon added mob}} [[Diremite]] (49-50)
|Supports 1 party. Dispel recommended.
|-
|41-43
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-9}}), Yhoat Telepoint
|
* [[Master Coeurl]] (48-50)
|Popular BST camp
|-
|41-43
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=F-9|pos 2=F-10}})
|
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Digger]] (45-52)
|[[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] Bomb Toss can be an issue, stuns recommended. Lower level parties should beware of the diggers as they are higher in level. Supports 2 parties.
|-
|41-44
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=K-10}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Opotrap]] (47-51)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Snap Jaw]] (48-51)
|Mobs do not raise defense (Confirmed by Charsi)
|-
|42-44
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=G-6|pos 2=H-6|pos 3=G-7|pos 4=H-7}})
|
* [[Desert Beetle]] (47-51)
|
Beetles all around Revelation Rock, supports many parties, Beetles link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|43-45
|[[Xarcabard]]
|
* Baileys Zone, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Xarcabard|pos=E-8}})
|
* [[Demon Knight]]
* [[Demon Pawn]]
* [[Demon Wizard]] (48-52)
|
* Supports 1 party
|-
|43-45
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
* Ifrit Cauldron zones ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-6}})
|
* [[Goblin Bouncer]]
* [[Goblin Hunter]] (52-54)
|2 parties. RNG and WAR [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]]. 6 Spawns at west entrance. 8 at east entrance. Barfira for bombs.
|-
|43-45
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 1|pos=F-9}}) 1st map, by Full Moon Fountain
|
* [[Bigclaw]]
* [[Makara]] (49-52)
|
Supports 1 party. Dispel and/or BLM recommended. Need either Portal Charm for Three Mage Gate or Rhinostery Certificate to access. Will need sneak/oils to access without aggro. '''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''.
|-
|43-45
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=H-7}}) 2nd Map
|
* [[Labyrinth Lizard]] (49-52)
|
Supports 1 party. Lizards aggro sound and link! Reliable Sleep, Bind, or Lullaby recommended.'''About a 7.5 minute walk from Derfland OP.'''
|-
|43-46
|[[Lufaise Meadows]] (Req. [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Crag completion)
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=G-6}})
|
* [[Leshachikha]] (49-51)
* [[Leshy]] (52-54)
|
Beware of [[Thunder Elemental]] that spawns by Leshys. All members must complete [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Chapter 1. Uses damaging area-of-effect moves as well as Slumber Powder.
|-
|44-46
|[[Labyrinth of Onzozo]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Labyrinth of Onzozo|pos=I-9}}), 2 tunnels
|
* [[Cockatrice]] (50-53)
* [[Goblin Bouncer]]
* [[Goblin Enchanter]]
* [[Goblin Miner]] (51-58)
* [[Goblin Hunter]] (52-58)
|Supports 2 parties. Know when Cockatrice in tunnels will repop (Reliable sleep/bind/lullaby recommended). '''WHM required for Stona'''. Cockatrice do not link but are aggressive via sound. Echo Drops strongly recommended. Avoid [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] Miners if possible (THF [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]])
|-
|44-46
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=J-5}}) By Fei'Yin
|
* [[Rime Lynx]] (51-53) {{Changes }}
|
Does NOT raise defenses. Bring silena and paralnya. Supports 1 party. 2 parties doubtful. '''~8.5 minute walk from Fauregandi OP'''
|-
|44-47
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=J-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Hornfly]] (50-53)
* [[Exoray]] (51-54)
* [[Blazer Beetle]] (52-54)
|
Can also mix in Exorays(51-54) or other mobs in the area. Typically enough spawns for 2 parties, can camp at other entrances to room as well. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|45-47
|[[Quicksand Caves]]
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 1|pos=J-5}}
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 1|pos=E-5}}
Titan entrance from Eastern Desert ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (51-54)
* [[Sand Spider]] (52-54)
* [[Antican Hastatus]]
* [[Antican Princeps]]
* [[Antican Signifer]] (52-59)
|
Beetles and spiders don't aggro but link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. Bring WHM for Erase if you fight spiders. Anticas have AoE silence. Supports 2 parties. Drops coffer keys.
|-
|46-48
|
[[Bostaunieux Oubliette]](Must progress through certain rank missions to enter Chateau, have rank 3 Bastok and Windurst to enter)
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=I-7}}
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=D-10}}
|
* [[Funnel Bats]] (52-55)
|
'''[[Sneak]] up before dropping down, slimes below.''' Watch out for pops. Lots of link potential. Bring a Bard and/or Carby pull. Don't go past the hounds. Supports at least 2 parties.
|-
|46-48
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Rumble Crawler]] (53-55)
|
Dispel/Finale or BLM recommended.
|-
|48-50
|[[Quicksand Caves]]
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 3|pos=H-9}}
Entry at Western Desert ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (51-58)
* [[Antican Hastatus]]
* [[Antican Princeps]]
* [[Antican Signifer]] (52-59)
|
High level range of mobs. Bring echo drops and/or mages /whm for silena. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|48-50
|[[Misareaux Coast]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-5}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Migrant Dobsonfly]] (55-57) {{Changes }}
|
1 camp by the Qufim warp. Other camp is by waterfall near Sacrarium. Need to be at least on [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Chapter 2 to access.
|-
|48-51
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=G-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=J-8}})
|
* [[Funnel Bats]] (52-54)
* [[Chamber Beetles]] (56-58)
|
Supports 2 parties. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. While you can kill the bats and beetles as low as 45, camping here at 45 will result in ~3k exp/hour.
|-
| 49-51
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=F-6|pos 2=G-6}})
|
* [[Dragonfly]] (55-58)
* [[Den Beetle]] (56-58)
| Will need sneak/oils to reach camp. Take the NW tunnel at the sack room (H-8) to the 2nd map. Supports 1 party. Flies link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. '''About a 10.5 minute walk from Derfland OP'''
|-
|49-51
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=F-6|pos 2=G-6}})
|
* [[Antican Hoplomachus]]
* [[Antican Lanista]] (54-58)
|
Pull Antica from below. They do not link. Bring RDM/Silencer - Lanista are BLM. Silena/echo drops recommended. Could also fight manticore and beetles in the area.
|-
| 49-51
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 3|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Chamber Beetle]] (56-58)
|
Supports 2 parties in the basement. Another 2 behind banishing gate 2. BLM or Dispel recommended.
|-
|}</div>

== Level 50-60==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
| 50-52
|[[Bostaunieux Oubliette]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=D-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Hecatomb Hound]] (56-58)
* [[Werebat]] (57-59)
|
Supports 2 parties. Need sneak/oils to reach camp, before you drop down. '''~8 minute walk from Ronfaure OP.'''
|-
| 50-54
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=F-10}})
|
* [[Canal Pugil]] (57-59)
* [[Scavenger Crab]] (59-62)
|
Very close to Windurst Walls entrance (Head west, in tunnel. Keep going south to 2nd camp with crabs). All party members will need the Rhinostey certificate for quick access. Or go through the 3 mage gate (portal charm) '''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''. Need sneak/oils to get to camp. Pugs don't link. Dispel/BLM recommended.
|-
| 52-54
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-11}})
|
* [[Variable Hare]] (58-61)
* [[Uleguerand Tiger]] (60-62)
|
Having a support highly recommended for AOEs/paralyze. Hares link. '''Hares give +10% exp bonus.'''
|-
|52-54
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|

*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Chamber Beetle]] (55-58)
* [[Over Weapon]]
* [[Vault Weapon]] (59-62)
* [[Tainted Flesh]] (63-65)
|
Typically a "bridge" camp after leveling to 51 from beetles. Not too many higher mobs present. Drops coffer keys. BLM/Dispel recommended.
|-
| 53-55
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=F-9}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (59-62)
|
BLM and/or Dispel recommended. Drops coffer keys. Supports 1 party
|-
| 53-56
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=E-7}})
|
* [[Crawler Hunter]] (60-62)
* [[Knight Crawler]] (60-63)
|
Take the NW tunnel at the sack room (H-8) to the 2nd map. Dispel or BLM needed for cocoon. Drops coffer keys. Supports 1 party.
|-
| 54-56
|[[The Boyahda Tree]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=L-9}})
|
* [[Bark Spider]]
* [[Death Cap]] (60-63)
|
Drops coffer keys. Lots of links! Bring a BRD and/or BLM and a WHM. Spiders have a nasty aoe slow and critical attack ability. Death Caps have a gross breath attack with silence and paralyze. Can be a challenging camp but will make you some money with web drops.
|-
| 54-56
|[[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=J-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=G-3}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (60-63)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (60-64)
|
Plenty of crabs to go around, supports at least 3 parties, just be cautious for Guivre (sight aggro) when getting to your camp. [[Sneak]] will be required to travel through this area. Drops coffer keys. Dispel or BLM recommended.
|-
| 55-57
|[[Ro'Maeve]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|map=Map 1|pos=H-11}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|map=Map 1|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Killing Weapon]] (61-63)
* [[Ominous Weapon]] (62-64)
|
Can camp right at zone entrance. But beware of pop at zone. Can also camp in hallway at (H-9). Supports maybe 2 parties. /NIN recommended for melee for Whirl of Rage spam.
|-
| 55-57
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=King Ranperre's Tomb|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=King Ranperre's Tomb|map=Map 2|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Tomb Worm]] (60-61)
* [[Thousand Eyes]] (60-62)
* [[Dire Bats]] (62-64)
* [[Armet Beetle]] (64-66)
|
Worm's dont aggro but link. Bats aggro by sound. Eyes good alternative when bats or worms are full. One Dire Bats sits on camp, but theres a small room full of Thousand Eyes that do not link next to it. There are only 4 beetles so not enough to make a camp for a full higher level party.

'''Warning''': Thousand Eyes are farmed for Eyes for high level item. You might find max levels farming these enemies.
|-
| 55-57
|[[Ifrit's Cauldron]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ifrit's Cauldron|map=Map 4|pos=G-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ifrit's Cauldron|map=Map 4|pos=J-7|pos 2=J-8}})
|
* [[Cauldron Eruca]] (62-64) {{Changes }}
|
West entrance. Supports 2 parties. Yes aggro. Yes link.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Cape Teriggan]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}}) Outpost
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-7}})
|
* [[Beach Bunny]] (62-65)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (62-65)
|
Have Stona ready for Lizards.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]{{Changes }}
|
'''
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=D-11|pos 2=E-11}})'''
|
* [[Scorch Dhalmel]] (63-65) {{Changes }}
|
Supports 1 party. No defense up.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}})
|
* [[Stygian Pugil]] (63-65)
|
Close to Windurst Walls entrance (Head east, downstairs, then south, in tunnel). All party members will need the Rhinostey certificate for quick access. Or go through the 3 mage gate (portal charm)'''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''. Need sneak/oils to get to camp. Pugs don't link. Dispel/BLM recommended.
|-
| 56-58
|[[The Boyahda Tree]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=E-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=D-4}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (62-66)
* [[Knight Crawler]] (62-67)
|
Many camps/mobs, supports at least two parties. Drops coffer keys. Bring dispeler or blm.
|-
| 58-60
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|map=Map 1|pos=G-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|map=Map 1|pos=F-6}})
|
* [[Monarch Ogrefly]] (65-67)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (65-68)
|
Bring WHM and/or a support for healing heavy AoE Damage. Flies like to spam Cursed Sphere.
|-
| 58-60
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Starmite]] (65-67)
|
Dispel/BLM recommended. Past Stygian Pugils, north up stairs.
|-
| 58-61
|[[Cape Teriggan]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=I-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=G-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (64-67)
* [[Goblin Alchemist]]
* [[Goblin Bandit]]
* [[Goblin Mercenary]]
* [[Goblin Shepherd]] (65-68) ((G-6), (H-6) camps))
* [[Velociraptor]] (66-69)
* [[Terror Pugil]](67-70)
|
Supports at least 4 parties. Viruna suggested if you plan on fighting many raptors. BLM or Dispel recommended for crabs. Beware Sand Cockatrice, aggro sight, will be difficult (lvl 71-74).
|-
| 59-60 {{verification}}
|| Pso'Xja
||(60 level cap zone) '''(H-10) Tower in Beaucedine Glacier'''
||
* Diremite Assaulter (63-68)
* Dire Bat (64-68)
* Goblins (62-68)
* Thousand Eyes (65-68)
* Maledict Millstone (64-68)
|| {{verification}} Verification needed on mob respawn times.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|map=Map 1|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Polar Hare]] (65-68)
|
Support and/or melee sub /nin recommended for AoE. Hares link. '''Hares give +10% exp bonus.'''
|-
| 59-61
|[[Pso'Xja]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Pso'Xja|map=Map 2|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Diremite Assaulter]] (63-68)
* [[Dire Bat]] (64-68)
* [[Snow Lizard]] (65-68)
|
'''Note this is a popular spot where high levels farm Florid Stones.''' Enter from Beaucedine Glacier (F-7). Follow the right wall, apply sneak and drop down the hole at (I-8). Camp in circular room with elevator. WHM recommended for Erase.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 4|pos=H-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=L-7}})
|
* [[Deinonychus]] (65-68)
* [[Kuftal Digger]]
* [[Goblin Alchemist]]
* [[Goblin Bandit]]
* [[Goblin Mercenary]]
* [[Goblin Tamer]] (66-69)
|
Supports 2 parties. Viruna highly recommended. Go down the path at (F-7) map #1 to reach basement camp. [[Sneak]] needed. Beware NM Yowie.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Newton Movalpolos]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Newton Movalpolos|map=Map 1|pos=D-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Trashman]] (65-67)
* [[Goblin Fireman]]
* [[Goblin Foreman]]
* [[Goblin Lengthman]]
* [[Goblin Packman]] (66-69)
|
Enter from (I-12) or (J-11) from Oldton.
|-
|}</div>

== Level 60-75==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! Level !! Zone !! Camp/Mob !! Notes

|-

| 60-62
|| Valley of Sorrows
|| '''(G-7) (corner), (J-9) (zone line)'''
* Velociraptor (66-69)
* Peryton (69-72)
* Valley Manticore (72-74)
|| Supports 1 party at twilight beach entrance. Supports 2 parties at J-8 Cape Terrigan entrance. Viruna/whm recommended.

|-

| 60-63 || Uleguerand Range || '''(I-10), (J-10), (J-11)'''
* Nival Raptor (68-70)
|| Supports at least 2 parties. Paralyna highly recommended.
|-
| 62-64 || Labyrinth of Onzozo || '''(H-6), (I-6)'''
* Torama (70-72)
* [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] (67-69)
* Labyrinth Manticore (72-74)
|| Supports up to 2 parties. Have silena, echo drops, and paralyna ready. Beware NM Ose.

|-
| 63-65 || Attohwa Chasm || '''(F-7)'''
* Tracker Antlion (70-73)
|| Supports 1 party. Blindna and erase recommended.
|-
| 63-66 || Bibiki Bay || '''(G-6)'''
* Tragopan (71-73)
* Hobgoblin Maritalist, Animalier, Venerer, Fascinator (72-74)
|| Supports 1 party. Tragopans link by sight when pulled. Recommend barfira for goblins and silence for Fascinator.
|-
| 64-67 || Boyhada Tree ||''' (I-6) map 2'''
* Skimmer (72-74)
* Steelshell (73-76)
|Rabbits no aggro. Water elemental spawns during weather on i-6 and will aggro frequently.
|-
| 65-67 || Cape Terrigan || '''(I-7) Boulder, (I-8) Boulder'''
* Sand Cockatrice (71-74)
|| WHM with Stona pretty much required. Can pull lower level velociraptors to fill in. Beware Manticores (lvl 77-79), sight aggro, will be difficult.
|-

| 66-70 || Boyhada Tree ||'''(3rd map, down waterfall at (F-8) up top) (H-6), (H-10), (H-9), (F-9), (F-12), (H-8) '''
* Processionaire (72-75)
* Korrigan (72-75)
* Steelshell (73-76)
* Elder Gobbue (74-77)
* Darter (76-78)
* Blood Ball (76-78)
|Supports multiple parties. Dispel/finale/chi blast/acid bolts/blm nukes recommended for defense up on crawlers and crabs. Echo drops recommended if targeting gobbues. Higher level parties can start to roam around the rooms instead of camp. Can pull additional Processionaires in the tunnels. Link potentials. Have sleepga/lullaby ready. Consider targeting Darters and Blood Balls at level 68+.
|-
| 67-69 || Boyhada Tree ||''' map 2, up top (F-6), (G-10)'''
* Elder Gobbue (74-77)
* Steelshell (73-76)
|Silena/echo drops highly recommended. Could also fill in Processionaires (72-75) at (G-10) camp. Link potentials. Have sleepga/lullaby ready.
|-
| 67-69 || Al'Taieu ||'''(D-10) Tower, (K-11) Between Islands'''
* Om'hpemde (73-77)
* Om'xzomit (74-76)
* Om'aern (75-78)
|Need Sea access (CoP 8-1). (D-10) camp is all Om'hpemde.
|-
| 67-69
| Den of Rancor
|''' (I-8) map 6, in front of Cloister of Tides'''
* Demonic Pugil (74-76)
* Doom Toad (74-76)
|Supports 1 party. 1 party member needs a Paintbrush of Souls to reach. Enter den from Temple of Uggalepih paintbrush room. *Note: 15 minute respawn. A good party can wipe all mobs and be sitting waiting for repops.
|-
| 67-69 || Pso'Xja ||''' Nue Tower Entrance, Golden-Tongued Culberry Map'''
* Frost Lizard (74-77)
* Diremite Dominator (74-76)
* Million Eyes (75-77)
* Purgatory Bat (72-76)
|Drop down to the bottom map. Need sneak and invis. Can support 2 parties. East and west sides/drop downs.
|-
|68-70
|Den of Rancor (I-9), (F-7)
|'''Bloodlet Springs Entrance from Yhoater Jungle'''
* Tormentor (75-78)
* Puck (Mandragora) (75-78)
|Lots of links. Have sleep(ga)/lullaby ready. Mages stay back from puks for dreamflower. Stona/WHM recommended for lizards.

|-
| 68-71 || Cape Terrigan {{Changes }} || '''Zone to Gustav Tunnel (J-6)'''
* Arid Lizard (76-78) {{Changes}}
* Dust Bats (77-78) {{Changes}}
* Manticore (77-79)
||Supports two parties. Erase (Manticore Debuff Max HP/MP Debuff) & Stona Recommended. Your party can camp between the boulder and wall for faster pulls with some add potential...or up the ramp to be more safe.
|-
| 69-71 || Bibiki Bay || '''(G-8), (G-10)'''
* Tartarus Eft (76-79)
* Hobgoblins (78-80)
|| - Mobs AoE Dispel and AoE shadow wipe.. better for BST burns
|-

| 69-75 || Newton Movalpolos ||''' Exit from Mine shaft #2716 entry '''
* Moblins (76-79)
* Bugbears (76-79)
|Get twinkbrix to teleport you to the mine shaft. Camp favors a roaming party. Sleep and silence recommended. Teleport Dem and escape recommended for faster travel.
|-
| 69-75 || Cape Terrigan || '''(G-5)'''
* Greater Manticore (76-79)
* Sand Cockatrice (71-73)
|| Erase recommended. Silena and Stona recommended if lower level parties are fighing Cockatrice as well. Mages stay back due to Riddle (max mp down). '''Greater Manticores give +10% exp bonus.''' Camp will make you some money.
|-
| 70-75 || Kuftal Tunnel || '''(H-6), (I-8) Map #3'''
* Greater Cockatrice (78-80)
* Ovinnik (77-79)
* Ladon (80-82)
|| Past moving boulder at (G-9). Path opens at certain times depending on moon phase. Maximum up time is about 15 minutes (6 game hours). Supports at least 2 parties. Will need paralyna for [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]], stona and poisona for cockatrice. Ladons have dispelga move '''and give +23% exp bonus'''. Camp will make you some money.
|-
| 71-75 || Ro'Maeve || '''(N-9), (D-5) Behind East and West Moongates. (M-9), (C-9) outside of Moongates '''
* Apocalyptic Weapon (78-80)
* Infernal Weapon(79-81)
* Darksteel Golem (80-82)
|| Supports 4 parties. No moon pass needed for 2 camps. 2 more camps available behind each moongate. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Behind moongate your party can camp on far bridges for faster pulls with some aggro potential (have sleepga/lullaby ready)... or use a side room to be more safe.
|-
| 71-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]] Need Sky Access
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
* [[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), front/south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 71-75 || Bibiki Bay {{Changes}} || '''(G-6), (F-7), (F-8), (G-9)'''
* Catoblepas (79-81) {{Changes}}
* Hobgoblin Alastor, Blagger, Physician, Toreador (77-79)
* Tropical Rarab (73-76)
* Tartarus Eft (76-79)
|| Supports 4 parties. Berserk is your friend. Healing wind spam can be annoying if cows aren't dealt with swiftly. Fill in with Rarabs and Efts. (F-8) camp has lots of Goblins. Watch out for bombs/AoE, Barfira up.
|-

|}</div>

== Sky Camps (63-75+) '''(Sky Access Required)''' ==
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|-
! Level !! Zone !! Camp !! Mob !! Notes
|-
| 63-66
|| [[Ru'Aun Gardens]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=F-9}}) Earth, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=E-8}}) Ice, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=F-6}}) Dark, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=G-5}}) Light, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-5}}) Air, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=J-6}}) Thunder, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=K-8}}) Fire, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=J-9}}) Water
|| [[Flamingo]] (72-74)
|| Up to 8 camps.
|-
| 71-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
|| [[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 72-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-8}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-8}})) Map #2
|| [[Aura Weapon]] (80-82)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}) Genbu entrance. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 74-75+
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| The Celestial Nexus Loop ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}}) Map #1, Ullikummi Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 6|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=G-8|pos 4=G-9}})
|| [[Aura Statue]] (81-84)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}), Genbu entrance to reach both camps. Have someone enter the shrine's south entrance to make sure yellow gate is open.
|-
|}</div>

== Merit Camps==
* These camps are designed for higher levels (75+) to exp/gain merit points on.
* If your party has a strong line up, and is coordinated, you could start exping at these camps earlier.
* Some camps can turn into roaming camps for faster kills at higher levels.
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!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp'''
!'''Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
| [[Newton Movalpolos]]
|
* Exit from Mine shaft #2716 entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Newton Movalpolos|pos=J-6}})
|
* Moblins (76-79)
* Bugbears (76-79)
|Get [[Twinkbrix]] to teleport you to the mine shaft. Roaming party. Sleep and silence recommended. Lots of bombs, AoEs. Teleport Dem and escape recommended for faster travel.
|-
| [[Cape Teriggan]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|pos=G-5}})
|
* [[Greater Manticore]] (76-79)
| Erase recommended. No AoEs, but conals. Can roam around a bit. Cockatrice may agro but can be easily dealt with. Mages stay back due to Riddle (reduces max mp). '''Greater Manticores give +10% exp bonus.''' Manticore drops will make you some money.
|-
| [[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 3|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 3|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Greater Cockatrice]] (78-80)
* [[Ovinnik]] (77-79)
* [[Ladon]] (80-82)
| Past moving boulder at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=G-9}}). Path opens at certain times depending on moon phase. Maximum up time is about 15 minutes (6 game hours). Supports at least 2 parties. Roam around. Will need paralyna for [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]], stona and poisona for cockatrice. Ladons have dispelga move '''and give +23% exp bonus'''. Camp will make you some money.
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]] Need Sky Access
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
||[[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), front/south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
|[[Ro'Maeve]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=N-9}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=D-5}}) Behind East and West Moongates. ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=M-9}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=C-9}}) outside of Moongates
|
* [[Apocalyptic Weapon]] (78-80)
* [[Infernal Weapon]] (79-81)
* [[Darksteel Golem]] (80-82)
| Supports 4 parties. No moon pass needed for 2 camps. 2 more camps available behind each moongate. Lots of physical AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Camp on far bridges and/or roam around.
|-
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Abraxas]] (80-83)
* [[Tavnazian Ram]] (82-84)
|Need to be on CoP Chapter 2+ to access. Lot's of magical AoE, will wipe shadows and still cause damage. WHM recommended for AoE healing [[Stona]] and [[Erase]]. Camp will make you some money. '''Tavnazian Rams give +23% exp bonus.'''
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-8}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-8}}) Map #2
|
* [[Aura Weapon]] (80-82)
| **Need Sky Access** Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}) Genbu entrance. Open yellow gate. Roaming camp. Lot's of physical AoE. '''~8 minute walk from crag shortcut or ~15 minute walk from Li'Telor OP without Mazurka.'''
|-
|[[Ro'Maeve]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=A-9}}) ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=O-9}}). Behind East and West Moon gates.
|
* [[Luminous Cluster]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
* [[Lunar Guardian]] (81-82){{Changes}}
|Supports 2 parties. Lots of physical AoE, graviga, and slowga. Pull weapons to fill to maintain chain.'''~7 minute walk from Li'Telor OP without Mazurka'''
|-

|[[Fei'Yin]] {{Changes}}
|
* Basement ({{Location Tooltip|area=Fei'Yin|map=Map 2|pos=H-6|pos 2=H-5}})
|
* [[Rancid Flesh]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
* [[Apparition]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
* [[Perdition Bat]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
| Supports 1 party. Not much AoE or conal. Roam around as needed. '''~12.5 minute walk from Fauregandi OP without Mazurka'''
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|
* The Celestial Nexus Loop ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}}) Map #1, Ullikummi Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 6|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=G-8|pos 4=G-9}})
|
* [[Aura Statue]] (81-84)
| **Need Sky Access** Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}), Genbu entrance to reach both camps. Have someone enter the shrine's south entrance to make sure yellow gate is open. Drops Diorite, Ullikummi pop item. Lot's of AoE/wipes shadows, bindga, and stunga. Roam around the Nexus loop. Can roam around a bit at Ullikummi.
|-
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Dromaeosaurus]] (82-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Cliff Glider]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
| Supports 1 party. South of spine. Raptors have virus and slow. Flies have lots of AoE and poison.
|-
|[[Misareaux Coast]] {{Changes}}
|
*Close to Tavnazia Safehold Zone ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=J-8}})
|
* [[Beast Bugard]] (82-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Raging Sheep]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
|Mobs seem to be blunt resistant. Mages stay back due to AoE sleep. Dispel/acid bolts/chi blast recommedned for defense up abilities.
|-
|[[Toraimarai Canal]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=J-8|pos 2=J-9}}) Map 2
|
* [[Diphylla]] (81-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Channel Pugil]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
|Need {{KeyItem}}[[Rhinostery Certificate]] for fast access from Windurst Walls.
Could also use 3 mage gate to get to but need portal charm. Some magical AoE. Dispel/acid bolts/chi blast recommedned for defense up abilities.'''(~16 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP, going through 3 mage gate, without Mazurka)'''
|-
|[[Purgonorgo Isle|Bibiki Bay, Purgonorgo Isle]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle|pos=H-10|pos 2=H-11}})
|
* [[Toco Tucan]] (83-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Island Jugil]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
|Right by the [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] warmachine. Take Manaclipper. Takes time to get to. Supports 1 party. Not much AoE. Some conals.
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=I-5}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=F-6}})
|
* [[Kindred Black Mage]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Dark Night]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Summoner]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Warrior]] (81-84)
* [[Smolenkos]] (81-84)
* [[Molech]] (80-82)
| Bit of a walk. Go east/counter-clockwise from the entrance to climb up. Will need [[Sneak]]/invis/meds. Watch out for true sight tauri on the way up. Roam around. Slowga. Conals. Blind. Doom.
Note: 3 mobs per kilometer, Molech has Doom (they look at you and you die) NOT WORTH IT tested by blacklung
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[King Buffalo]] (80-82)
* [[Kindred Demon]] (81-84)
| A bit further of a walk. Past Jormy, by frozen waterfall. Plague.
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Gigas Brawler]] (84-86) {{Changes}}
* [[Gigas Crusher]] (84-86) {{Changes}}
| Before you get to Jormy. You probably want to have decent gear and a few merits under your belt before meriting on these. Lots of physical AoE and conals. Melee subbing /nin isn't a bad idea.
|-
|}</div>

== Alpha Camps {{Changes}} ==
*Coming soon in patch 1.2

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!'''Zone'''
!'''Mob'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|}</div>
== Shatter Camps {{Changes}} ==
*Coming soon in patch 1.2

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|-
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==Mana Burn Camps {{Changes }}==
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* These camps are ideally for SMNx2 BLMx4 parties as these are era+ mobs that raise their defenses at the start of the battle. The defense is lost with a [[Skillchain]] + [[Magic Burst]] combo.
* SMN x2, 3 BLM, 1 Support (BRD, RDM) works.
*These camps were originally intended for a traditional party with skill chaining and more than 1 BLM magic bursting.

{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
!'''Level'''
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp/Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|12-16
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|'''(G-6) Carbuncle Quest'''
* [[Eikon Worm]] (19-23) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses at start of fight. MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. [[Ghost]]s pop at night.
|-
|17-20
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(F-5)'''
* [[Island Goop]] (26-28) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses.
|-
|20-25
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(G-6)/(H-6)'''
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Greater Pugil]]
| G-6 camp is at the top middle of the quadrant, safe from undead. Our composition was 5 x BLM and 1 x RDM, bouncing hate between us. No need for a tank, just brave mages. Pulled 10k/hour (with band up) and no deaths. Move to pugil alley at (H-6) at 23.
|-
|23-25
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(G-8)'''

* [[Hexed Weapon]] (31-33) {{Changes }}
* [[Cliff Worm]] (30-33) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required.
|-

|25-28
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(J-9)'''

* [[Muddy Slime]] (34-36) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at the start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Tried this at 26, was rough. AoE move does a ton of damage. 28 might be better starting point when you get firaga.
|-
|29-32
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|'''(J-9)'''
* [[Flying Beetle]] (35-37) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|31-34
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-6)'''

* [[Sand Worm]] (36-39) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, Doesn't Link
|-
|33-37
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|('''{{Location Tooltip| text = K-5| tooltip = | area = Sauromugue Champaign| pos = K-5| highlight background = transparent| marker pos x = -4| marker pos y = 12| marker size = 35| marker opacity = 0.4| marker background = #5555ff}})'''
* [[Young Uragnite]] (36-42) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses. Wide level range. Higher levels (40-42) seem to spawn more on the western side of camp. Have [[poisona]] and [[paralyna]] ready.
|-

|29-32
|Rolanberry Fields
|'''(E-9)'''

* [[Shell Grubs]] (38-41)
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, Doesn't Link
|-
|33-36
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(G-10) Pond'''
* [[Winter Slime]] (39-41)
|Raises defenses
|-
|31-33
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-9) Upper level'''
* [[Boreal Worm]] (39-42)
|Raises defenses.
|-
|33-37
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(H-7)/(I-7)'''

* [[Snofallo]] (43-45)
|Quick run from [[Outpost]]/[[Telepoint|Telepoint Vahzl]]. Raises defenses. Can use Lowing which is AoE Plague (TP/MP drain). WHM/SMN recommended for SC closer if possible.
|-
|36-40
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]]
|'''(H-10)'''

*[[Jungle Crawlers]] (44-48) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|34-39
|[[Batallia Downs]]
|'''{{location Tooltip|area= Batallia Downs|pos=I-10}} / {{location Tooltip|area= Batallia Downs|pos=J-10}}'''
* [[Downslime]] (41-44){{Changes }}
|Are [[Shielded]].
|-
|39-41
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-8)'''

* [[Glacier Crab]] (47-50) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. Similar name to crabs on the other side of the coast but different level range.
|-
|39-42
|[[Battalia Downs]]
|'''(H-5)'''

* [[Rancideyes]] (48-51) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Resistant to piercing damage. '''Fast movement. Recommend having someone with silence. REALLY FAST CASTS''' (Data updated as of 5/16)
|-
|42-46
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|'''(I-11)'''

* [[Jungle Crab]] (51-53) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Resistant to piercing damage.
|-
|44-47
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(E-11)'''

* [[Bloody Beetle]] (53-56) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|47-50
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(E-9)'''

* [[Desert Gazer]] ([[:Category:Hecteyes|Hecteyes]], 56-59){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. {{Verification}}Couldn't be slept. '''Casts -aga II magic. Avoid this camp unless you can reliably land silence.'''
|-
|50-53
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-7)'''
* [[Desert Worm]] (59-61){{Changes }}
|On pull, Raises it's Defenses - Goes away during the day
|-
|49-54
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-9)'''
* [[Mud Crab]] (59-62){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.{{Verification}}
|-
|53-56
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(H-10)'''
* [[Desert Slime]] (61-64){{Changes }}
|Defense boost possible, best to have Firaga 2 at 53.
|-
|51-56
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(I-10)'''
* [[Muddyeyes]] (62-66){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.{{Verification}} Casts magic and cannot be slept. Avoid.
|-
|57-62
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-9) Lower level'''
* [[Glacier Crab]] (69-72){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.
|-
|65-68
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|'''(K-9) By Dunes Warp'''
* [[Meadow Buffalo]] (75-78){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. [[Aspir]]able mobs.
|-
|64-75
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|'''(G-8)'''
* [[Coastal Slime]] (78-81){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.
|-
|64-75
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(I-9)'''
* [[Ice Crab]] (81-82){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. Supports 2 manaburn parties.
|-
|66-75
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(I-8)'''
* [[Icefallo]] (81-82){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. [[Viruna]] recommended for [[plague]].
|}</div>

==Undead Burn Camps==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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!'''Level'''
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp/Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|11-13
| [[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''Konschtat Zone'''

* [[Skeleton Warrior]]
|Monk or manaburn party recommended.

|-
|16-19
|[[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''Stairs'''
* [[Ghoul]]s (21-24) {{Changes }}
|Camp is for MNK/PLD/WHM (Holy Party)
|-
|20-23
|[[Outer Horutoto Ruins]]
|'''Strange Apparatus Room'''

* [[Ghoul]]
|Use northernmost [[West Sarutabaruta]] zone. Monk or manaburn party recommended. [[Sneak]] required to reach camp
|-
|21-28
|[[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''G-7) Map 2 behind first center door on staircase, Gadfly/Bogy Room, Behind East Banshee Door.'''

* [[Mauthe Doog]] (28-31)
* [[Wight]] (29-34),
* [[Wendigo]] (26-30)
* [[Banshee]] (31-34),
* [[Bogy]] (27-29),
* [[Ghast]] (30-34)
|WHM Cure Burn party. WHM/NIN with Utsusemi recommended (if not able, Blink is required). Bring assistance for Raise and Viruna as the TP moves from Banshee really hurt and Rot Gas virus effect can last up to 5 minutes. Level sync 21-25 on Bogy Room and 24-29 behind the east Banshee door where no mobs spawn. [[Sneak]] is required to reach camp.
|-
|30-33
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]]
|'''F-8 Map 1 where Royal Leech spawns in the tunnel just east of Namtar room.'''

*[[Ghast]] (38-41)
|WHM Cure Burn party. Level Sync 29 is too low. 31 is preferred. Blink, Stoneskin, and Reraise is a must. [[Sneak]] is required to reach camp.
|-
|34-37
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(E-8)/(F-8), (J-9)'''

* [[Lost Soul]] (42-45)
* [[Etemmu]] (43-46)
|Outpost warp or Vazhl gate crystal required to reach camp. WHM x6 Cure Burn party.
|-
|34-37
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''Main entrance from [[Batallia Downs]]'''

* [[Lost Soul]] (42-46)
|Level Sync 32 too low, 33 still iffy.
|-
|41-47
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''E-7 Map 1, Just east of where you land in drop A, Beaucedine entrance'''

* [[Lich]] (51-55)
* [[Fallen Knight]] (54-56)
* [[Mummy]] (50-52)
* [[Hell Hound]] (46-49),
* [[Ka]] (52-54)
* [[Tomb Wolf]] (53-55),
* [[Dark Stalker]] (55-57)
|[[Earth Elemental]] Danger at E-7 and Hume Bones camp.
|-
|41-44
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''Behind Banishing Gate 3 at I-6 Map 2 or Map 2 at F-9 near Funnel [[Bats spawn'''

* [[Fallen Officer]] (52-55)
|Bring extra player with both Tractor and/or Raise behind Gate 3 camp to help cheese replacements to camp.
|-
|50-54
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''M-7 Map 2, M-11 Map 2, South center pit landing from south room in Map 1'''

* [[Tomb Mage]] (60-63)
* [[Tomb Warrior]] (60-62)
* [[Spriggan]] (64-66)
* [[Haunt]] (63-65)
|2x SMN 4x WHM. Holy and Banishga II burst from Ifrit Fusion. Coffer key mobs. Dark Stalkers (55-57) may be used to extend chains if using M-11 camp.
|-
|50-54
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''In basement H-8/I-8 tunnel or behind Banishing Gate 2 J-8 (Strange Apparatus Room)'''

* [[Fallen Mage]] (59-62)
* [[Fallen Major]] (59-62)
* [[Wraith]] (60-62)
|2x SMN/4x WHM burn party. Basement camp is preferred camp but need another party targeting beetles/bats; the other camp lacks those mobs but just 5 undead spawns to work with. Mobs drop coffer keys required for white mage artifact hat.
|-
|55-57
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|'''I-7 Map 2'''

* [[Doom Soldier]] (65-67)
* [[Doom Mage]] (65-67)
* [[Robber Crab]] (65-68)
|2x SMN/4x WHM for skeletons. Black Mage manaburn parties can also target Robber Crabs (which are never engaged by the white mage party).
|-
|65-67{{Verification}}
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|'''(H-7), (G-8)'''

* [[Doom Warlock]] (76-78)
* [[Doom Guard]] (75-77)
* [[Erlik]] (75-78)
|2x SMN/4x WHM. Skeleton DRKs, BLMs, and Ghosts. Doom Guard on camp, all WHM should be /BLM for Elemental Seal > Silence on everything. Care for Typhoon Wyverns that are in the area. Taxim (Doom Warlock NM) also spawns here, but easy to kill with usual strats.
|-
|65-68
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|'''Map 2 (J-9) ((K-9) and (E-7) Secondary)'''

* [[Spartoi Warrior]] (78-82)
* [[Spartoi Sorcerer]] (80-82)
* [[Lemures]] (80-82)
* [[Hati]] (77-79)
|2x SMN/4x WHM/BLM or PLD. SMN do Ifrit (Punch) > Ramuh (Shock Strike) = Fusion. WHM and PLD do Banish III > Holy for 2x MB. If avatars miss, spam Cure and Banish spells until dead. Main camp is on a ledge outside Vrtra room.

Additional camps are inside Vrtra Room and on west side in hidden room near Strange Apparatus.
|-
|73+
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|'''Map 2 (E-7)'''

* [[Skeletons]] (78-82)
* [[Lemures]] (80-82)
* [[Hati]] (77-79)
|Monk burn, mana burn, or the 2x SMN/4x WHM groups work. White mage burn parties can start at 65.
|}</div>

EXP Camps

2026-02-16T17:49:56Z

Txtoast: /* Level 60-75 */ adding shrine camps

{{Tocright}}
''New Horizon specific camps are marked with {{Changes }}.''

Notes:
*These camps are all aimed at standard 6 member [[Party|parties]].
*Consider targeting lower level mobs (no higher than 8 levels above your party) with a non-standard party setup.
*If your party has a strong line-up, eats food, and is coordinated with [[Skillchains]]/[[Magic Burst]]s, you can target a higher level camp.
*Monsters on Horizon may have levels that differ from that of retail, be wary when using exp camp guides outside of this wiki as they may not be the same level.
*Starting at level 50 adventures will gain an experience point bonus by simply having the [[Signet]] buff, up to a total of 10%, in conquest (Vanilla/RoZ/CoP) areas {{Changes }}.
*Starting at level 50, adventurers will gain a 5% experience point bonus for defeating foes in conquest regions that their nation does not control while having [[Signet]]{{Changes }}. Consider camping in regions that your nation doesn't control for maximum experience point gains!

== Camps - Verify if viable ==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
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! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
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| 28-32
| [[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* Lake
|
* [[Orcish Brawler]], [[Orcish Beastrider]], [[Orcish Nightraider]], [[Orcish Impaler]] (35-38)
|
* [[Thunder Elemental]] danger.
|-
| 29-33
| [[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|
* Via [[Ranguemont Pass]]: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=G-9|pos 2=H-9}})
|
* [[Gigas's Tiger]] (33-35)
* [[Goblin Furrier]], [[Goblin Pathfinder]], [[Goblin Smithy]], [[Goblin Shaman]] (35-38)
* [[Tundra Tiger]] (34-37)
|
* Mages must sub [[WHM]].
* Mobs in area that detect magic.
* The ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=H-9}}) camp is a mostly a roaming camp loaded with [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]]
* Bring someone to kill all other mobs except for the [[BST]] Gigas (will load a pet that is the same level as the [[Tundra Tiger]] but with a fourth of the HP).
|-
| 29-33
| [[Castle Oztroja]]
|
* Behind Trap Door.
|
* [[Yagudo Drummer]] (33-37)
* [[Yagudo Oracle]] (34-38)
* [[Yagudo Interrogator]] (35-39)

|
* Layout of zone favors a moving party.
|-
|41-44
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos=L-10}})
|
* [[Ogrefly]]
* [[Master Coeurl]]
|
* Supports one party.
* [[WHM]] is required.
* Mages must sub [[WHM]].
|-
|}
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== Level 10-20 ==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|10-15
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Beetle's Burrow (Through Lily Tower) ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Beetle's Burrow|pos=F-10|pos 2=F-11}})
|
* [[Beady Beetle]] (12-16)
* [[Bat Battalion]] (12-15)
* [[Goblin Ambusher]]
* [[Goblin Butcher]]
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (14-18)
|
* Enter via [[East Sarutabaruta]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=East Sarutabaruta|pos=J-7}}), Lily Tower. Access Beetle's Burrow through hidden doors at either ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Lily Tower|pos=G-8}}) or ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map=Lily Tower|pos=G-9}})
* Be aware of mobs aggroing by sight and sound on the way to camp.
* [[Beady Beetle|Beetles]] and [[Bat Battalion|Bats]] don't aggro but do link via sight and sound respectively.
|-
|11-15
|[[Carpenters' Landing]] via [[Northern San d'Oria]] Wooden Shutter entrance
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Digger Wasp]] (14-17)
* [[Beady Beetle]] (15-17)
* [[Orcish Grunt]]
* [[Orcish Neckchopper]]
* [[Orcish Stonechucker]] (16-18)
* [[Poison Funguar]] (17-19)
* [[Flytrap]] (20-22)
|
* Wooden Shutter is at [[Northern San d'Oria]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Northern San d'Oria|pos=F-5}})
* [[Poison Funguar|Funguars]] can [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis|Paralyze]], and [[Silence]].
* [[Flytrap]] uses [[Soporific]], a small range [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep (Status Effect)|Sleep]] and potent [[Paralyze (Status Effect)|Paralyze]] ability.
* Can support multiple parties and different level ranges.
|-
|12-14
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=D-7|pos 2=E-6|pos 3=E-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=K-9|pos 2=L-9|pos 3=L-10}})
|
* [[Hill Lizard]] (15-19)
|
* Welcome to the dunes.
* [[Baleful Gaze]] [[Petrification|Petrifies]] the target it's looking at. Turn to avoid!
* Level 11 parties take care when pulling level 18-19 [[Hill Lizard|Lizards]].
* Multiple camps, can support multiple parties.
|-
|12-14
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-9|}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Sylvestre]] (15-18),
* [[Mighty Rarab]] (15-18)
|
* Quick walk from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Try to avoid pulling mobs that are 7+ levels above your party.
|-
|12-15
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=F-3|map=Map 2}})
|
* [[Blood Bunny|Blood Bunnies]] (17-19)
|
* Enter from [[La Theine Plateau]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-7}}). To get down, follow the winding path at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-6}}) from the East end of the chasm.
* Can either sit in place or run up and down the tunnel.
|-
|13-15
|[[Tahrongi Canyon]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=I-8}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Canyon Wasp]] (15-19)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cactus Grub]] (19-20)
|
* Not far from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
|-
|13-15
|[[Tahrongi Canyon]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=F-6}})
|
*{{Changes|Added mobs with higher level range}} [[Killer Bee]] (15-20)
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (18-20)
|
* Not too far from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]] or [[Teleport-Mea]].
* [[Killer Bee]]s seem to use Pollen more often than other [[Bee]]s.
|-
|13-15
|[[Konschtat Highlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=F-3}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=I-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=L-6}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-19)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Yellow Jacket]] (17-20)
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=F-3}}) Camp has a [[Goblin Digger]] that can extend chains.
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Konschtat Highlands|pos=L-6}}) Camp has [[Poltergeist]]s (18-20) that can extend chains.
|-
|13-15
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=H-11|pos 2=I-11}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-18)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Plateau Hare]] (19-20)
|
* [[Plateau Hare|Hares]] link.
* [[Plateau Hare|Hares]] should not be fought until at least level 13.
* 1 Orc spawn can also be used to fill chains.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|13-15
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|
* Pond ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=K-11}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Mineral Eater]] (15-19)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Snapper]] (17-20)
|
|-
|13-15
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=G-3|map= Map 2}})
|
* [[Stink Bats]] (15-18)
* [[Snipper]] (18-20)
|
* Enter from [[La Theine Plateau]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-7}}). To get down, follow the winding path at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=F-6}}) from the East end of the chasm.
* Not far from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* [[Stink Bats|Bats]] link via sound.

|-
|13-15
|[[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=K-5}})
|
* [[Maze Maker]] (18-21)
* [[Stink Bats]] (15-17)
* [[Goblin Butcher]]
* [[Goblin Tinkerer]] (16-17)
|
|-
|14-16
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Secret Beach ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=B-7}})
* West Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=F-7}})
* Whitebone Sands ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=F-9}})
* Oasis ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-7}})
* Siren Sands ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-9}})
* North Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-6}})
* South Forest ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-8}})
*(H-7) NW of OP corner
|
* [[Night Bats]] (12-15)
* [[Star Bat]] (17-20)
* [[Snipper]] (18-22)
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
|
* [[Damselfly|Flies]] & [[Snipper]]s are primary targets.
* Can throw in [[Brutal Sheep|Sheep]] and [[Star Bat|Bats]] at night to keep chains going.
* [[Damselfly]] can [[Poison]], and use [[Cursed Sphere]], a damaging [[Area of Effect|AoE]] TP move.
* [[Brutal Sheep]] can use [[Sheep Song]], which is an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep]].
|-
|14-16
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=G-6}})
|
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cape Coney]] (20-21)
* {{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cactus Bee]] (20-22)
|
* Quick walk from [[Kolshushu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Supports up to 2 parties.
|-
|14-17
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Behind Magic Gate of Horutoto ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|pos=E-10|map=Beetle's Burrow}})
|
* [[Battle Bat]] (17-19)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (20-23)
|
* Enter via {{Location|East Sarutabaruta|J-7}}.
* Mobs near camp aggro sight/sound.
* [[Goblin Leecher]]s are casters.
* Careful of links - [[Battle Bat|Bats]] link by sound, and [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] link by sight.
* All of the mobs are aggressive.
* Could support 2 parties.
|-
|14-17
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|pos=H-7|map=Map 1}})
|
* [[Hognosed Bat]] (17-19)
* [[Fly Agaric]] (21-23)
|
* Not far from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sound and Sight aggro near camp.
* [[Hognosed Bat|Bats]] link via sound.
* [[Fly Agaric]]s have TP moves that can inflict [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Silence]].
|-
|15-17
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Cliff Side ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=G-8}})
* Signpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
|
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
* [[Brutal Sheep|Sheep]] use [[Sheep Song]], an AoE sleep TP attack.
|-
|15-17
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-5}})
|
* [[Stag Beetle]] (20-23)
|
* [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* Aggressive mobs on the way to camp.
* 6 spawns, 1 [[Stag Beetle|Beetle]] is around the corner, a little Southwest.
* [[Stag Beetle|Beetle]]s have defense and evasion boosting TP abilities.
|-
|15-17
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=H-11|pos 2=H-12}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]]
* [[Snipper]] (18-20)
* [[Forest Tiger]] (22-24)
|
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]], which is a level 15+ warp from [[Jeuno]].
* Aggressive mobs on the way to camp.
* [[Forest Tiger|Tigers]] have a strong [[Paralyze]] TP attack.
|-
|15-18
|[[Dangruf Wadi]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Dangruf Wadi|pos=G-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Dangruf Wadi|pos=H-3}})
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leeecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-23)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]]s are casters.
|-
|15-18
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=E-9|pos 2=F-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula||pos=G-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula||pos=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=J-6|pos 2=J-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Bull Dhalmel]] (20-23)
* [[Zu]] (20-23)
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (20-23)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-25)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]] is a caster.
* [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]] use [[Sticky Thread]] which slows the targets in front of them.
* Be wary of linking.
|-
|15-18
| [[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Gadfly]] (18-21)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-25)
|
* [[Derfland]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguars]] link by sound.
* [[Marsh Funguar]] have TP moves that can inflict [[Poison]], [[Blind]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Silence]].
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
|-
|15-18
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=E-6}})
|
* [[Crane Fly]] (18-21),
* [[Hill Lizard]] (19-22)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
|
* [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* 2 [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] around which may prove too much for a level 15/16 group.
|-
|15-18
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=F-10}})
|
* [[Stag Beetle]] (20-23)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-24)
|
* Use Northwest entrance from [[Jugner Forest]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=E-6}}).
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]], which is a level 15+ warp from [[Jeuno]].
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguars]] use [[Paralyze (Status Effect)|Paralyze]], [[Blind (Status Effect)|Blind]], [[Poison (Status Effect)|Poison]] and [[Silence (Status Effect)|Silence]] TP abilities.
* [[Marsh Funguar|Funguar]] aggro and link via sound.
* [[Stag Beetle|Beetles]] link via sight.
|-
|15-17
|[[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=K-6}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]]
* [[Snipper]] (17-20)
* [[Gadfly]] (18-21)
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (20-23)
|
* Camp right at the outpost.
* [[Defland]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warp]] is level 15+ from [[Jeuno]].
* [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]] use [[Sticky Thread]] which slows the targets infront of them.
* Flies use [[Cursed Sphere]], an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] damage TP attack and [[Venom]], a [[Poison]] TP attack.
|-

|15-18
| [[Pashhow Marshlands]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Pashhow Marshlands|pos=F-5}})
|
* [[Crawlers]]
* [[Leeches]] (20-23)
* [[Marsh Funguar]] (21-25)
|
* [[Water Elemental]] can sometimes spawn in the back.
* [[Marsh Funguar]]s spawn in the road leading to the area, possibly extending this camp to Level 19 depending on kill speed.
|-
|15-19
|[[Korroloka Tunnel]]
|
* Western Tunnel ({{Location Tooltip|area=Korroloka Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=D-8|pos 2=D-9|pos 3=E-9}})
* Eastern Tunnel({{Location Tooltip|area=Korroloka Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=L-6|pos 2=L-7|pos 3=M-6}})
|
* [[Land Worm]] (20-25)
* [[Seeker Bats]] (22-26)
|
* Worms cast lots of spells, including [[Area of Effect|AoE]] spells.
* Ideal for a ranged attack burn style party.
* [[Seeker Bats|Bats]] take extra damage from piercing weapons.
|-
|16-18
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Goblin Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=E-7|pos 2=F-7}})
|
* [[Brutal Sheep]]
* [[Damselfly]] (20-23)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (23-25)
|
* [[Goblin Leecher]] is a caster.
* Watch out for sight-based links.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|16-18
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* By Spine at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-6}})
|
* [[Crane Fly]] (18-21)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
* [[Couerl]] (22-26)
* [[Boggart]] (25-27)
|
* Close to [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* [[Paralyna]] and [[Silena]] recommended.
|-
|17-19
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Hill Lizard]] (23-25)
* [[Moon Bat]] (23-26)
* [[Midnight Wings]] (22-25)
|
* Quick walk from Aragoneu OP.
* Mobs located on both N and S sides of the fort.
|-
|17-19
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map= Map 1|pos=F-10}}), Going East from Entrance
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-26)
* [[Dung Beetle]] (23-25)
|
* Further down, past the [[Fly Agaric]]s.
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Dung Beetle|Beetles]] link via sight.
|-
|17-19
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map= Map 1|pos=H-10}}), Going East from Entrance
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (22-26)
* [[Vorpal Bunny]] (23-25)
|
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-
|17-19
|[[Jugner Forest]]
|
* Spore Hollow ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-9}})
|
* [[Jugner Funguar]] (22-25)
|
* Not far from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=K-9}}) camp is reached from the South.
* [[Jugner Funguar|Funguars]] link by sound.
|-
|17-20
|[[Valkurm Dunes]]
|
* Secret Beach/Gustav Zone ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=B-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=E-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Valkurm Dunes|pos=I-9}})
|
* [[Snipper]] (20-23)
* [[Beach Pugil]] (23-26)
|
* Sight and Sound aggro near camp.
|-
|17-19
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=G-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Death Wasp]] (23-26)
* [[Clipper]] (24-26)
* [[Poison Leech]] (24-27)
|
|-
|17-19
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=I-6}})
|
* [[Goblin Gambler]], [[Goblin Leecher]], [[Goblin Mugger]] (21-25)
*{{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Cape Dhalmel]]s (24-26)
|
* [[Cape Dhalmel]]s and [[Bull Dhalmels]] (20-23) will link, [[Bind]] or [[Sleep]] recommended.
|-
|17-20
|[[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Maze of Shakhrami|map= Map 2|pos=H-5}})
|
* [[Carnivorous Crawler]] (22-25)
|
* Enter from [[Tahrongi Canyon]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Tahrongi Canyon|pos=K-5}}).
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* 8 [[Carnivorous Crawler|Crawlers]], 10 if you roam into the Eastern tunnel.
|-
|17-20
|[[Buburimu Peninsula]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=H-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Snipper]] (18-23)
* [[Poison Leech]] (21-25)
* [[Shoal Pugil]] (24-28)
|
* Watch for [[Bogy]] spawns at night. Both beaches have safe places to camp outside of blood aggro range.
* Start on [[Snipper]]s at Level 17. Can start mixing [[Shoal Pugil|Pugils]] in at 18.

|-
|18-20
|[[Inner Horutoto Ruins]]
|
* Rose Tower, [[Three Mage Gate]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Inner Horutoto Ruins|map= Rose Tower 1|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Boggart]] (23-26)
|
* Enter via ({{Location Tooltip|area=East Sarutabaruta|pos=J-7}}) in [[East Sarutabaruta]], Lily Tower.
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-

|18-21
|[[Castle Oztroja]]
|
* Main Zone/Entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Castle Oztroja|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Bastion Bats]] (18-21)
* [[Yagudo Persecutor]]
* [[Yagudo Priest]]
* [[Yagudo Theologist]]
* [[Yagudo Votary]] (22-27)
|
* All of the mobs aggro.
|-
|18-21
|[[Beadeaux]]
|
* Main Zone/Entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Beadeaux|map=Map 1|pos=E-7}})
|
* [[Land Pugil]] (20-23)
* [[Old Quadav]] (22-26)
* [[Copper Quadav]] (22-27)
|
* All of the mobs aggro.
|-
|19-21
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Land Worm]] (25-27)
|
* Circle around Ice Pond for ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-7}}) camp.
* At night, [[Banshee]]s spawn at Ice Pond so you will need to camp in a tunnel and pull [[Clippers]] to you.
* Popular exp zone.
|-
|19-21
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-8|pos 2=I-7|pos 3=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=G-6|pos 2=H-6}})
|
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Dark Bats]]
* [[Land Worm]] (25-27)
* [[Glow Bat]] (28-29)
|
* Potentially supports 2 parties at opposite ends of the cliff.
* Popular exp zone.
|-
|19-22
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=E-4}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=H-5}})
|
* {{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Migrant Hawker]] (24-27)
* {{changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Dust Lizard]] (26-28)
|
* Quick walk from [[Aragoneu]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* 3 camps/supports 3 parties.
|-
|19-22
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Center Landing Docks ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|map=Map 1|pos=H-6}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (21-25)
* [[Fosse Pugil]] (22-24)
* [[Forest Tiger]] (22-25)
|
* Use Northwest entrance from [[Jugner Forest]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=E-6}}).
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
|-
|19-22
|[[Davoi]]
|
* Main Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Davoi|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (22-28)
|
* [[Bats]] that pop at night aggro via sound.
|-
|19-22
|[[Yughott Grotto]]
|
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yughott Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-6}})
* Map 2: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yughott Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Orcish Cursemaker]]
* [[Orcish Fighter]]
* [[Orcish Serjeant]] (21-23)
|
* Sight and sound aggro on the way to camp.
* All orcs link by sight, be careful.
|-

|}</div>

== Level 20-30 ==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable center-col-1 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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|-
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|20-22
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* Between Fences at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=F-7}})
* Shack at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=F-11}})
* Stone Wall/Signpost at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=H-12}})
* Crates at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=I-10}})
|
* [[Death Wasp]] (23-26)
* [[Berry Grub]] (25-28)
|
* [[Quadav]] and [[Ochu]] aggro sound.
* Can fill in with [[Bats]] at night.
|-
|20-23
|[[Ordelle's Caves]]
|
* Waterfall/PLD ??? ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ordelle's Caves|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Shrieker]] (25-27)
* [[Clipper]] (26-29)
* [[Goliath Beetle]] (29-31)
|
* Enter through [[La Theine Plateau]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=La Theine Plateau|pos=H-7}}).
* Sight and sound aggro near camp.
* [[Clipper]]s link by sound.
* [[Will-o'-the-Wisp|Bomb]] nearby.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|21-23
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* Zone to [[Meriphataud Mountains|Meriphataud]], ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=G-10}})
|
* [[Ancient Bat]] (26-28)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (26-29)
|
* Southwest part of the zone is littered with [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] and [[Bats]].
* Beware of links.
* Beware of [[Rock Golem]] (magic sensitive and will destroy your party).
* Supports 1 party.
|-

|21-24
|[[Ranguemont Pass]]
|
* Beyond the door ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Seeker Bats]] (25-28)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (26-30)
|
* Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* Be careful of [[Ooze]].
|-
|22-24
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Camp at either end of the caves ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|pos=I-11|pos 2=I-12}})
|
* [[Diving Beetle]] (27-30)
* [[Shreiker]] (28-31)
|
* Use Southeast [[Jugner Forest]] zone entrance, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-8}}).
* Quick walk from [[Norvallen]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and sound aggro en route to camp.
* [[Shrieker]]s are sound aggro/[[Diving Beetle|Beetles]] link by sight.
|-
|22-24
|[[Lower Delkfutt's Tower]]
|
* Northwest Stairs ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=F-7}})
* Southwest Stairs ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=F-10}})
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=H-10}})
* Northeast Area ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lower Delkfutt's Tower|map=First Floor|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Seeker Bats]] (25-27)
* [[Ancient Bat]]s (27-29)
* [[Goblin Gambler]]
* [[Goblin Leecher]]
* [[Goblin Mugger]] (27-30)
* [[Giant Gatekeeper]]
* [[Giant Guard]]
* [[Giant Lobber]]
* [[Giant Sentry]] (28-30)
|
* Be careful of aggro if not using entrance camp.
* [[Giant Lobber]]s hurt. Pull with caution.
|-
| 22-26
|| [[Maze of Shakhrami]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Maze of Shakhrami|pos=L-8}})
|
* [[Ancient Bat]]s (26-29)
* [[Caterchipillar]] (30-31)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (31-34)
|
* [[Buburimu Peninsula|Buburimu]] Side/[[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]]. Enter at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Buburimu Peninsula|pos=F-6}}).
* Lower level parties focus on [[Ancient Bat|Bats]] and [[Caterchipillar|Crawlers]].
|-
|22-24
|[[Qufim Island]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=F-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=G-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=H-8|pos 2=H-9}})
|
* [[Greater Pugil]] (28-30)
* [[Giant Ascetic]]
* [[Giant Hunter]]
* [[Giant Ranger]]
* [[Giant Trapper]] (28-31)
* [[Acrophies]] (32-33)
|
* '''Popular exp zone,''' area can get overcrowded and you may need to find alternative camps.
* Take care with [[Thunder Elemental]] spawn at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Qufim Island|pos=F-8}}) during thunder weather.
* Supports 3 parties.
* Be careful with Gigas (Giants), they hit quite hard, especially Gigas Hunter (the RNG-type that throws rocks).
|-
|23-27
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]] {{Changes }}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=D-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=G-10}})
|
* [[Ridge Lizard]] {{Changes }} (29-31)
* [[Puma]] {{Changes }} (29-33)
* [[Drooling Hound]] {{Changes }} (31-35)
|
* Not a a bad walk from [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]] or [[Crag of Mea]].
* Can be done at level 23 if going slow between pulls, at level 25, [[Drooling Hound]]s can enter rotation. EXP tapers during level 26 but can still produce 8-10k exp/hr ''without'' rings because kills go quickly. Easy chain 5's with a solid party.
* [[Puma]] inflicts [[Paralysis]] (Blaster) and [[Silence]] (Chaotic Eye.) Chaotic Eye is a very quick cast, so be careful.
* [[Ridge Lizard|Lizard's]] Blockhead TP move can hit non-tanks for very high numbers (200+ dmg.) Be careful about pulling too much enmity!
* Beware [[Drooling Hound]] (31-33) at night, it has [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Disease]].
* Supports 2 parties, 1 at each coordinate.
|-
|24-26
|[[Ranguemont Pass]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=J-5}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Stirge]] (30-33)
* [[Hecteyes]] (31-33)
|
* ~12 minute walk from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and Sound aggro en route to camp.
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=J-5}}) has about 8 [[Stirge]] spawns along the tunnel. May need to roam a bit.
|-
|24-27
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Sauromugue Skink]] (28-32)
* [[Diving Beetle]] (30-32)
* [[Yagudo Interrogator]]
* [[Yagudo Oracle]]
* [[Yagudo Priest]]
* [[Yagudo Theologist]]
* [[Yagudo Votary]] (26-36)
|
* Camp at fallen pillar/crumbling wall or outside of fort.
* Mob density a bit scarce. [[Yagudo]] have a large level range.
|-
|24-27
|[[Carpenters' Landing]]
|
* Logs near Dock ({{Location Tooltip|area=Carpenters' Landing|map=Map 1|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Spinous Pugil]] (29-31)
* [[Sabretooth Tiger]] (29-32)
* [[Birdtrap]] (29-33)
|
* Use Southeast [[Jugner Forest]] entrance at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Jugner Forest|pos=J-8}}).
* Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tigers]] aggro/link by sight, [[Birdtrap]]s don't aggro or link. [[Spinous Pugil|Pugils]] aggro by sound.
* [[Birdtrap|Traps]] [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Sleep]], Single-Target [[Paralysis|paralyze]].
* [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tigers]] [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Paralysis|paralyze]].
* Be mindful of big [[Sabretooth Tiger|Tiger]] crits.
|-
|25-27
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=H-6|pos 2=G-6|pos 3=G-7}})
|
* [[Yuhtunga Mandragora]] (30-33)
|
* Beware patrolling [[Goblin Smithy]].
|-
|25-27
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=F-8|pos 2=G-8}})
|
* [[Diving Beetle]] (30-32)
* [[Tabar Beak]] (31-33)
|
* Supports maybe 2 parties.

* Camp on hill by bonfire [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] camp.
* Beware of links.
* [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] have large level range.
|-
|26-28
|[[Ranguemont Pass]] {{Changes }}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ranguemont Pass|pos=E-6|pos 2=F-6}})
|
* [[Stirge]] (30-33)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] {{Changes }} (32-36)
|
* ~11.5 minute walk from [[Ronfaure]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]]
* Sight and Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* 4 [[:Category:Goblins|Goblin]] spawns (Era+) with 3-4 [[Stirge]] spawns in the same open area and connecting caves.
* May be able to extend camp to level 28 depending on kill speed.
|-
|26-30
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=J-7|pos 2=K-7}})
|
* [[Ivory Lizard]] (32-35)
* [[Jungle Coeurl]] (35-38)
|
* Take Chocobo from [[Kazham]] to ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=H-6}}) and drop down. Then after emerging from the tunnel after the drop, go down ramp when you see the [[Overgrown Rose]] ([[Morbol]]), into another tunnel. Camp at the edge of the cliff overlooking the Volcano.
* Start with [[Ivory Lizard|Lizards]] at level 26. Mix in [[Jungle Couerl|Coeurls]] at level 28+.
|-
|27-31
|[[Bibiki Bay]]
|
* Docks ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay|pos=H-7}})
|
* [[Eft]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (33-36)
* [[Raven]] (36-38)
|
* Start on [[Eft]]s.
* [[Eft]]s link via sound.
* Move to [[Raven]]s around level 29.
* [[Raven]]s link via sight.
|-
|27-31
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Death Jacket]] (33-37)
|
* '''BEE LOG'''. Camp inside the tunnel.
|-
| 27-30
|| [[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Flesh Eater]] (35-37)
* [[Hecteyes]] (35-38)
|
* Both mobs are casters.
* [[Hecteyes]] are weak to all elemental damage except for dark. They are also resistant to blunt.
|-
| 27-29
|| [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=F-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=G-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=G-13}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Servingman]]
* [[Goblin Craftsman]]
* [[Goblin Gutterman]]
* [[Goblin Hammerman]]
* [[Goblin Leadman]]
* [[Moblin Chapman]]
* [[Moblin Pickman]]
* [[Moblin Ragman]]
* [[Moblin Witchman]]
* [[Stirge]] (33-36)
|
* Not too bad of a walk from [[Crag of Dem]].
* Careful of sight aggro en route to camp.
* Take care not to link - especially with ranged mobs. Can get very dangerous very quickly.
* [[Earth Elemental]] danger at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=E-4}}) camp.
*
* Drops gil and craft materials.
|-
|27-30
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=G-11}})
|
* [[Young Opo-Opo]] (34-36)
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (32-37)
|
* Beware of holes when pulling.
|-

|28-30
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=J-11}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=K-11}}) coast
|
* [[Tavnazian Sheep]] (33-37)
* [[Bugard]] (34-37)
* [[Crimson Knight Crab]] (33-36)
|
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* Supports 2 parties.
|-
|28-30
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=L-9}})
|
* [[Champaign Coeurl]] (35-37)
* [[Diving Beetle]] (35-37)
* [[Midnight Wings]] (35-37)
* [[:Category:Yagudo|Yagudo]] (36-38)
|
* [[Champaign Coeurl|Coeurls]] [[Silence]] and [[Paralysis|Paralyze]] using TP moves.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|28-30
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-7|pos 2=F-8}})
|
* [[Yhoator Mandragora]] (35-37)
|
|-
|28-32
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=H-10}})
|
* [[Tavnazian Sheep]] (33-37)
* [[Bugard]] (34-37)
* [[Crimson Knight Crab]] (33-36)
* [[Orcs]] (35-39)
|
* Lower level parties beware of orcs.
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] required)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=F-11|pos 2=G-11}})
|
* [[Creek Sahagin]]
* [[River Sahagin]]
* [[Stream Sahagin]] (34-38)
* [[Makara]] (35-38)
|
* Close to the zone exit for [[Sea Serpent Grotto]].
|-
|29-31
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sauromugue Champaign|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Evil Weapon]]s (34-38) {{changes|adjusted level range 34-38 instead of 36-38}}
|
* The weapons on Horizon here spawn as low as 34 (retail was 36).
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Batallia Downs]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Batallia Downs|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (31-36)
* [[Evil Weapon]] (36-38)
|
* Only 5 spawns. Pull [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] by the coast to fill in.
* Not a bad alternate camp if Sauromugue is taken and party members don't have [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost Warps]], [[Kazham Airship Pass]], or [[Telepoint]]s.
* Supports 1 party.
|-
|29-31
|[[Rolanberry Fields]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Rolanberry Fields|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Evil Weapon]] (36-38)
|
* Only 4 spawns. If you sit at the end of the spine, you can pull weapons from both sides.
|-
|29-31
|[[Bibiki Bay]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay|pos=H-6|pos 2=H-7|pos 3=I-6|pos 4=I-7}})
|
* [[Eft]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]] (33-36)
* [[Marine Dhalmel]] (34-37)
* [[Island Rarab]] (34-38)
* [[Raven]] (36-38)
|
* Dhalmels can [[Silence]].
* The whole area supports 2 parties.
|-
|}
</div>

== Level 30-40 ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|30-33
|[[Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle]]
|
* '''(Everywhere)'''
|
* [[Jagil]] (35-38)
* [[Coastal Opo-opo]] (36-39)
* [[Toucan]] (38-40)
* [[Kraken]] (37-40)
* [[Alraune]] (37-40)
|
* Take the [[Manaclipper]] (need [[Manaclipper Ticket]] or [[Manaclipper multi-ticket]]: 80gil for 1 ride, 500gil for 10, sold on pier).
* Possible [[Notorious Monster|NM]] on [[Manaclipper]]. Careful.
* [[Clot]]s are infrequent but can be taken care of.
* Don't touch the [[Urganite]].
* Island can support probably 8 parties.
|-
|30-34
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|pos= I-9|pos 2=I-10}})
|
* [[Gallinipper]] (36-39)
* [[Goblin Furrier]]
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]]
* [[Goblin Shaman]]
* [[Goblin Smithy]] (37-39)
* [[Tracer Antlion]] (38-40)
|
* Be aware of Sound aggro on the way to camp.
* Cross the first bridge. Camp against the wall. Beware of doom scorpions.
|-
|30-33
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Hallway, First Map: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 1|pos=J-10}})
|
* [[Lake Sahagin]]
* [[Pond Sahagin]]
* [[Spring Sahagin]]
* [[Undead Bats]] (36-39)
* [[Ironshell]] (37-40)
|
* Be aware of sound aggro.
* Camp in hallway in front of the ornamental door.
* Sahagin link via sound.
* Beware [[Undead Bats|Bats]] that pop in back of the hallway (don't aggro but will link with other bats).
* Supports 1 party. Lots of mobs but long repop timer.
|-
|31-33
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip| area=Eastern Altepa Desert| pos=I-6
}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert| pos=J-7
}})
|
* [[Sand Beetle]] (36-40){{changes}}
* [[Desert Dhalmel]] (38-41){{changes}}
|
* Several sight/sound aggro mobs near camp.
* Supports 3 parties, 1 at each location.
|-
|31-33
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yuhtunga Jungle|pos=E-9}})
|
* [[Soldier Crawler]] (37-40)
|
* Beware sight/sound aggro on way to camp.
|-
|32-34
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Yhoator Wasp]] (37-40)
* [[Goblin Pathfinder]] (35-39)
* [[Goblin Reaper]] (41-45)
* [[Young Opo-Opo]] (40-44)
|
* Camp on top of bridge or in top tunnel ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}}).
* Watch out for links.
* Supports 1 party at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=G-7}}). 2 parties at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-8}}), camp up top, either side.
|-

|34-36
|[[The Eldieme Necropolis]]
|
* Entrance 4: ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Eldieme Necropolis|map=Map 2|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9}})
|
* [[Gazer]] (41-43)
|
* Enter from [[Batallia Downs]] ({{Location Tooltip|area=Batallia Downs|pos=G-8}})
|-
|34-37
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
* Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 1|pos=G-7|pos 2=G-8}})
* Front of Banishing Gate 1: ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 1|pos=I-7|pos 2=I-8|pos 3=I-9}})
|
* [[Siege Bat]] (40-43)
* [[Borer Beetle]] (41-44)
|
* [[Borer Beetles|Beetles]] sight aggro, bats link, beetles will be difficult at 34.
* [[Borer Beetles|Beetles]] can inflict Strength Down and Evasion Down.
* Sufficient mobs for at least 3 parties.
|-
|35-37
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=F-7}})
|
* [[Gigantobugard]] (40-43)
* [[Orcs]] (41-44)
* [[Gigas]] (41-44)
|
* Beware sight/sound aggro on way to camp.
* Need to have CoP Promies cleared to access.
|-
|35-37
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=F-8}})
* Outpost ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=H-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=I-9}})
* Hidden path ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Lesser Gaylas]] (39-42)
* [[Goobbue Gardener]] (40-43)
* [[Ogrefly]] (41-44)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (42-46)
|
* Level 36+ parties recommended at Outpost and ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=F-8}}) camp for Goblins.
* [[Goobbue Gardener|Goobbue]]s have an [[Area of Effect|AoE]] [[Silence]] TP move. Be careful fighting them.
* Supports many parties.
|-

|35-38
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=I-9}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=K-8}})
|
* [[Worker Crawler]] (40-44)
* [[Death Jacket]] (40-42)
* [[Maze Lizard]] (41-43)
|
* [[Worker Crawler|Crawlers]] can use a Defense Up TP move.
* Many total spawns, easily supports 2+ parties.
|-
|35-38
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=L-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=M-8}})
|
* [[Desert Spider]] (40-44)
|
* Spiders use AoE slow frequently. Bring a WHM for erase or a party composition that doesn't care about slow (ranger burn?)
* Also a popular spot for solo farmers to farm spider webs
|-
| 35-38
|| [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=I-8}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=J-10}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Oldton Movalpolos|pos=K-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Bondman]]
* [[Goblin Doorman]]
* [[Goblin Oilman]]
* [[Goblin Tollman]]
* [[Goblin Shovelman]]
* [[Moblin Repairman]]
* [[Moblin Pikeman]]
* [[Moblin Coalman]]
* [[Moblin Gasman]] (41-44)
|
* Not too bad of a walk from Dem.
* Sight aggro en route to camps.
* Beware [[Moblin Gourneyman]] and [[Goblin Freelance]] as they are a much higher level (~47).
* If the [[:Category:Moblins|Moblins]] are allowed to use Crispy Candle and damage themselves, they will not give EXP. Can be stunned.
|-
|36-39
|[[The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah|pos=E-8}})
|
* [[Master Coeurl]] (44-47)
|
* [[Master Coeurl|Couerls]] have a gaze TP move that silences. They can also paralyze.
* 2 Hellhounds (47-50) pop at night in the area.
* Forewarning, area is often farmed for Coeurl drops.
|-
|36-43
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Bloodlet Spring ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=J-7}})
|
* [[Big Jaw]] (43-45)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (45-47)
* [[Master Coeurl]] (48-49)
|
* Beware of [[Notorious Monster|NM]] at camp.
|-
|37-39
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-9|pos 2=F-10}})
|
* [[Worker Crawler]] (43-46)
|
|-
|37-40
|[[Yhoator Jungle]] '''([[Kazham Airship Pass]] Req)'''
|
* Temple of Uggalepih Entrance ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Big Jaw]] (43-47)
|
* Not far from [[Elshimo Uplands]] [[Outpost Teleportation|Outpost]].
* Sight and sound aggro on the way to camp.
* [[Big Jaw]] can gain evasion and defense up TP moves.
|-
|38-40
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]]
|
* Behind Silver Beastcoin Door ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 2|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Brook Sahagin]]
* [[Grotto Pugil]]
* [[Rivulet Sahagin]] (42-46)
* [[Bigclaw]]
* [[Riparin Sahagin]] (42-48)
|
* Enter through door by trading it a [[Silver Beastcoin]] at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Sea Serpent Grotto|map=Map 1|pos=N-14}})
* Lots of sound aggro en route.
* Sahagin link via sound, area is quite crowded.
* Party may need to roam a bit.
* Lots of spawns but high respawn time (~16min).
* Beware NM spawn at (J-10) area.
|-
|38-41
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 1|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Nest Beetle]] (45-47)
|
* [[Nest Beetle|Beetles]] gain evasion from TP move.
* Supports 1 good party, 2 parties is questionable.
|-
|38-41
|[[Fei'Yin]]
|
* Hallway ({{Location Tooltip|area=Fei'Yin|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Ore Golem]] (43-45)
* [[Shadow]] (44-46)
|
* Lots of sound aggro, magic aggro in area. Some sight aggro as well.
* 2 parties. Beware of farmers in area.
|-
|39-42
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=I-6}})
|
* [[Big Claw]] (45-48)
* [[Makara]] (46-49)
|
* Need to be on CoP chapter 2 to access.
* 2 parties
|-
|39-42
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Desert Dhalmel]] (44-48)
|
* [[Desert Dhalmel|Dhalmels]] found on all sides of the fork, watch out for Antican aggro.
* Could also pull nearby [[Sand Beetle]] to help extend chains.
|-
|39-42
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|
* Valkurm Side ({{Location Tooltip|area=Gustav Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Hell Bats]](44-48)
* [[Hawker]](45-48)
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Trader]] (46-49)
|
* Sufficient mobs for 2 parties.
|-
|39-41
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''
* Behind Banishing Gate #1 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map= Map 2|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[Citadel Bats]] (46-48)
|
* Banishing Gate requires 4 players to stand on floor switches to open door. Switches are located on the walls to the side of the gate. You'll know you're standing on one as the switch will depress.
* Careful of potential sound links.
|-
|39-41
|[[Misareaux Coast]] '''(CoP Chapter 2 Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Mantrap]] (47-48)
|
* [[Mantrap]] can inflict [[Slow]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Sleep]].
|-
|39-44
|[[Misareaux Coast]] '''(CoP Chapter 2 Req)'''
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-5}})
|
* [[Bigclaw]] (46-48)
* [[Mantrap]] (47-48)
* [[Makara]] (47-49)
* [[Diatryma]] (47-51)
|
* Need to be on at least on Chapter 2 of [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]]
* Target [[Bigclaw]]s, [[Makara]], and [[Mantraps]] for while in the 39-42 range.
* Start targeting Diatryma around 42-44.
* [[Mantrap]] can inflict [[Slow]], [[Paralysis]], and [[Sleep]].
* Diatryma resists melee damage except for piercing.
|}</div>

== Level 40-50==
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{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
|40-42
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*Map 2 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=H-9}})
*Map 3 ({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Soldier Crawler]] (47-49)
|At least 2 camps. Dispel and/or BLM recommended for cocoon. Camp at rocks/boulders on map 3.
|-
|40-43
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=J-8|pos 2=J-9}}) Lower level, by the coast.
|
* {{changes|Horizon Drop Rate change}} [[Stone Golem]] (47-49)
* {{changes|Horizon added mob}} [[Diremite]] (49-50)
|Supports 1 party. Dispel recommended.
|-
|41-43
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=F-9}}), Yhoat Telepoint
|
* [[Master Coeurl]] (48-50)
|Popular BST camp
|-
|41-43
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=F-9|pos 2=F-10}})
|
* [[Goblin Poacher]]
* [[Goblin Robber]]
* [[Goblin Reaper]]
* [[Goblin Digger]] (45-52)
|[[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] Bomb Toss can be an issue, stuns recommended. Lower level parties should beware of the diggers as they are higher in level. Supports 2 parties.
|-
|41-44
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=K-10}})
|
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Opotrap]] (47-51)
*{{Changes|Horizon custom mob}} [[Snap Jaw]] (48-51)
|Mobs do not raise defense (Confirmed by Charsi)
|-
|42-44
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=G-6|pos 2=H-6|pos 3=G-7|pos 4=H-7}})
|
* [[Desert Beetle]] (47-51)
|
Beetles all around Revelation Rock, supports many parties, Beetles link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|43-45
|[[Xarcabard]]
|
* Baileys Zone, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Xarcabard|pos=E-8}})
|
* [[Demon Knight]]
* [[Demon Pawn]]
* [[Demon Wizard]] (48-52)
|
* Supports 1 party
|-
|43-45
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|
* Ifrit Cauldron zones ({{Location Tooltip|area=Yhoator Jungle|pos=H-6}})
|
* [[Goblin Bouncer]]
* [[Goblin Hunter]] (52-54)
|2 parties. RNG and WAR [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]]. 6 Spawns at west entrance. 8 at east entrance. Barfira for bombs.
|-
|43-45
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 1|pos=F-9}}) 1st map, by Full Moon Fountain
|
* [[Bigclaw]]
* [[Makara]] (49-52)
|
Supports 1 party. Dispel and/or BLM recommended. Need either Portal Charm for Three Mage Gate or Rhinostery Certificate to access. Will need sneak/oils to access without aggro. '''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''.
|-
|43-45
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=H-7}}) 2nd Map
|
* [[Labyrinth Lizard]] (49-52)
|
Supports 1 party. Lizards aggro sound and link! Reliable Sleep, Bind, or Lullaby recommended.'''About a 7.5 minute walk from Derfland OP.'''
|-
|43-46
|[[Lufaise Meadows]] (Req. [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Crag completion)
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=G-6}})
|
* [[Leshachikha]] (49-51)
* [[Leshy]] (52-54)
|
Beware of [[Thunder Elemental]] that spawns by Leshys. All members must complete [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Chapter 1. Uses damaging area-of-effect moves as well as Slumber Powder.
|-
|44-46
|[[Labyrinth of Onzozo]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Labyrinth of Onzozo|pos=I-9}}), 2 tunnels
|
* [[Cockatrice]] (50-53)
* [[Goblin Bouncer]]
* [[Goblin Enchanter]]
* [[Goblin Miner]] (51-58)
* [[Goblin Hunter]] (52-58)
|Supports 2 parties. Know when Cockatrice in tunnels will repop (Reliable sleep/bind/lullaby recommended). '''WHM required for Stona'''. Cockatrice do not link but are aggressive via sound. Echo Drops strongly recommended. Avoid [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] Miners if possible (THF [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]])
|-
|44-46
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Beaucedine Glacier|pos=J-5}}) By Fei'Yin
|
* [[Rime Lynx]] (51-53) {{Changes }}
|
Does NOT raise defenses. Bring silena and paralnya. Supports 1 party. 2 parties doubtful. '''~8.5 minute walk from Fauregandi OP'''
|-
|44-47
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=J-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Hornfly]] (50-53)
* [[Exoray]] (51-54)
* [[Blazer Beetle]] (52-54)
|
Can also mix in Exorays(51-54) or other mobs in the area. Typically enough spawns for 2 parties, can camp at other entrances to room as well. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|45-47
|[[Quicksand Caves]]
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 1|pos=J-5}}
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 1|pos=E-5}}
Titan entrance from Eastern Desert ({{Location Tooltip|area=Eastern Altepa Desert|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (51-54)
* [[Sand Spider]] (52-54)
* [[Antican Hastatus]]
* [[Antican Princeps]]
* [[Antican Signifer]] (52-59)
|
Beetles and spiders don't aggro but link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. Bring WHM for Erase if you fight spiders. Anticas have AoE silence. Supports 2 parties. Drops coffer keys.
|-
|46-48
|
[[Bostaunieux Oubliette]](Must progress through certain rank missions to enter Chateau, have rank 3 Bastok and Windurst to enter)
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=I-7}}
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=D-10}}
|
* [[Funnel Bats]] (52-55)
|
'''[[Sneak]] up before dropping down, slimes below.''' Watch out for pops. Lots of link potential. Bring a Bard and/or Carby pull. Don't go past the hounds. Supports at least 2 parties.
|-
|46-48
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=G-9}})
|
* [[Rumble Crawler]] (53-55)
|
Dispel/Finale or BLM recommended.
|-
|48-50
|[[Quicksand Caves]]
|
*{{Location Tooltip|area=Quicksand Caves|map=Map 3|pos=H-9}}
Entry at Western Desert ({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (51-58)
* [[Antican Hastatus]]
* [[Antican Princeps]]
* [[Antican Signifer]] (52-59)
|
High level range of mobs. Bring echo drops and/or mages /whm for silena. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles.
|-
|48-50
|[[Misareaux Coast]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-5}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Migrant Dobsonfly]] (55-57) {{Changes }}
|
1 camp by the Qufim warp. Other camp is by waterfall near Sacrarium. Need to be at least on [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] Chapter 2 to access.
|-
|48-51
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=G-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=J-8}})
|
* [[Funnel Bats]] (52-54)
* [[Chamber Beetles]] (56-58)
|
Supports 2 parties. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. While you can kill the bats and beetles as low as 45, camping here at 45 will result in ~3k exp/hour.
|-
| 49-51
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=F-6|pos 2=G-6}})
|
* [[Dragonfly]] (55-58)
* [[Den Beetle]] (56-58)
| Will need sneak/oils to reach camp. Take the NW tunnel at the sack room (H-8) to the 2nd map. Supports 1 party. Flies link. BLM or Dispel recommended for beetles. '''About a 10.5 minute walk from Derfland OP'''
|-
|49-51
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=F-6|pos 2=G-6}})
|
* [[Antican Hoplomachus]]
* [[Antican Lanista]] (54-58)
|
Pull Antica from below. They do not link. Bring RDM/Silencer - Lanista are BLM. Silena/echo drops recommended. Could also fight manticore and beetles in the area.
|-
| 49-51
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 3|pos=F-8}})
|
* [[Chamber Beetle]] (56-58)
|
Supports 2 parties in the basement. Another 2 behind banishing gate 2. BLM or Dispel recommended.
|-
|}</div>

== Level 50-60==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
! width="8%" | Level
! width="17%" | Zone
! width="18%" | Camp
! width="17%" | Mob(s)
! width="40%" | Notes
|-
| 50-52
|[[Bostaunieux Oubliette]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=D-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Bostaunieux Oubliette|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Hecatomb Hound]] (56-58)
* [[Werebat]] (57-59)
|
Supports 2 parties. Need sneak/oils to reach camp, before you drop down. '''~8 minute walk from Ronfaure OP.'''
|-
| 50-54
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=F-10}})
|
* [[Canal Pugil]] (57-59)
* [[Scavenger Crab]] (59-62)
|
Very close to Windurst Walls entrance (Head west, in tunnel. Keep going south to 2nd camp with crabs). All party members will need the Rhinostey certificate for quick access. Or go through the 3 mage gate (portal charm) '''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''. Need sneak/oils to get to camp. Pugs don't link. Dispel/BLM recommended.
|-
| 52-54
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-11}})
|
* [[Variable Hare]] (58-61)
* [[Uleguerand Tiger]] (60-62)
|
Having a support highly recommended for AOEs/paralyze. Hares link. '''Hares give +10% exp bonus.'''
|-
|52-54
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|

*({{Location Tooltip|area=Garlaige Citadel|map=Map 4|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Chamber Beetle]] (55-58)
* [[Over Weapon]]
* [[Vault Weapon]] (59-62)
* [[Tainted Flesh]] (63-65)
|
Typically a "bridge" camp after leveling to 51 from beetles. Not too many higher mobs present. Drops coffer keys. BLM/Dispel recommended.
|-
| 53-55
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 3|pos=F-9}})
|
* [[Helm Beetle]] (59-62)
|
BLM and/or Dispel recommended. Drops coffer keys. Supports 1 party
|-
| 53-56
|[[Crawlers' Nest]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Crawlers' Nest|map=Map 2|pos=E-7}})
|
* [[Crawler Hunter]] (60-62)
* [[Knight Crawler]] (60-63)
|
Take the NW tunnel at the sack room (H-8) to the 2nd map. Dispel or BLM needed for cocoon. Drops coffer keys. Supports 1 party.
|-
| 54-56
|[[The Boyahda Tree]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=L-9}})
|
* [[Bark Spider]]
* [[Death Cap]] (60-63)
|
Drops coffer keys. Lots of links! Bring a BRD and/or BLM and a WHM. Spiders have a nasty aoe slow and critical attack ability. Death Caps have a gross breath attack with silence and paralyze. Can be a challenging camp but will make you some money with web drops.
|-
| 54-56
|[[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=J-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=G-3}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (60-63)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (60-64)
|
Plenty of crabs to go around, supports at least 3 parties, just be cautious for Guivre (sight aggro) when getting to your camp. [[Sneak]] will be required to travel through this area. Drops coffer keys. Dispel or BLM recommended.
|-
| 55-57
|[[Ro'Maeve]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|map=Map 1|pos=H-11}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|map=Map 1|pos=H-9}})
|
* [[Killing Weapon]] (61-63)
* [[Ominous Weapon]] (62-64)
|
Can camp right at zone entrance. But beware of pop at zone. Can also camp in hallway at (H-9). Supports maybe 2 parties. /NIN recommended for melee for Whirl of Rage spam.
|-
| 55-57
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=King Ranperre's Tomb|map=Map 2|pos=G-7}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=King Ranperre's Tomb|map=Map 2|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Tomb Worm]] (60-61)
* [[Thousand Eyes]] (60-62)
* [[Dire Bats]] (62-64)
* [[Armet Beetle]] (64-66)
|
Worm's dont aggro but link. Bats aggro by sound. Eyes good alternative when bats or worms are full. One Dire Bats sits on camp, but theres a small room full of Thousand Eyes that do not link next to it. There are only 4 beetles so not enough to make a camp for a full higher level party.

'''Warning''': Thousand Eyes are farmed for Eyes for high level item. You might find max levels farming these enemies.
|-
| 55-57
|[[Ifrit's Cauldron]] {{Changes }}
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ifrit's Cauldron|map=Map 4|pos=G-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Ifrit's Cauldron|map=Map 4|pos=J-7|pos 2=J-8}})
|
* [[Cauldron Eruca]] (62-64) {{Changes }}
|
West entrance. Supports 2 parties. Yes aggro. Yes link.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Cape Teriggan]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}}) Outpost
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-7}})
|
* [[Beach Bunny]] (62-65)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (62-65)
|
Have Stona ready for Lizards.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]{{Changes }}
|
'''
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Western Altepa Desert|pos=D-11|pos 2=E-11}})'''
|
* [[Scorch Dhalmel]] (63-65) {{Changes }}
|
Supports 1 party. No defense up.
|-
| 56-58
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}})
|
* [[Stygian Pugil]] (63-65)
|
Close to Windurst Walls entrance (Head east, downstairs, then south, in tunnel). All party members will need the Rhinostey certificate for quick access. Or go through the 3 mage gate (portal charm)'''(~15 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP going through 3 mage gate)'''. Need sneak/oils to get to camp. Pugs don't link. Dispel/BLM recommended.
|-
| 56-58
|[[The Boyahda Tree]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=G-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=E-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=The Boyahda Tree|map=Map 1|pos=D-4}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (62-66)
* [[Knight Crawler]] (62-67)
|
Many camps/mobs, supports at least two parties. Drops coffer keys. Bring dispeler or blm.
|-
| 58-60
|[[Attohwa Chasm]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|map=Map 1|pos=G-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Attohwa Chasm|map=Map 1|pos=F-6}})
|
* [[Monarch Ogrefly]] (65-67)
* [[Sand Lizard]] (65-68)
|
Bring WHM and/or a support for healing heavy AoE Damage. Flies like to spam Cursed Sphere.
|-
| 58-60
|[[Toraimarai Canal]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Starmite]] (65-67)
|
Dispel/BLM recommended. Past Stygian Pugils, north up stairs.
|-
| 58-61
|[[Cape Teriggan]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=I-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=I-9}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=G-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-6}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}})
|
* [[Robber Crab]] (64-67)
* [[Goblin Alchemist]]
* [[Goblin Bandit]]
* [[Goblin Mercenary]]
* [[Goblin Shepherd]] (65-68) ((G-6), (H-6) camps))
* [[Velociraptor]] (66-69)
* [[Terror Pugil]](67-70)
|
Supports at least 4 parties. Viruna suggested if you plan on fighting many raptors. BLM or Dispel recommended for crabs. Beware Sand Cockatrice, aggro sight, will be difficult (lvl 71-74).
|-
| 59-60 {{verification}}
|| Pso'Xja
||(60 level cap zone) '''(H-10) Tower in Beaucedine Glacier'''
||
* Diremite Assaulter (63-68)
* Dire Bat (64-68)
* Goblins (62-68)
* Thousand Eyes (65-68)
* Maledict Millstone (64-68)
|| {{verification}} Verification needed on mob respawn times.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|map=Map 1|pos=J-11}})
|
* [[Polar Hare]] (65-68)
|
Support and/or melee sub /nin recommended for AoE. Hares link. '''Hares give +10% exp bonus.'''
|-
| 59-61
|[[Pso'Xja]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Pso'Xja|map=Map 2|pos=I-7}})
|
* [[Diremite Assaulter]] (63-68)
* [[Dire Bat]] (64-68)
* [[Snow Lizard]] (65-68)
|
'''Note this is a popular spot where high levels farm Florid Stones.''' Enter from Beaucedine Glacier (F-7). Follow the right wall, apply sneak and drop down the hole at (I-8). Camp in circular room with elevator. WHM recommended for Erase.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 4|pos=H-8}})
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=L-7}})
|
* [[Deinonychus]] (65-68)
* [[Kuftal Digger]]
* [[Goblin Alchemist]]
* [[Goblin Bandit]]
* [[Goblin Mercenary]]
* [[Goblin Tamer]] (66-69)
|
Supports 2 parties. Viruna highly recommended. Go down the path at (F-7) map #1 to reach basement camp. [[Sneak]] needed. Beware NM Yowie.
|-
| 59-61
|[[Newton Movalpolos]]
|
*({{Location Tooltip|area=Newton Movalpolos|map=Map 1|pos=D-10}})
|
* [[Bugbear Trashman]] (65-67)
* [[Goblin Fireman]]
* [[Goblin Foreman]]
* [[Goblin Lengthman]]
* [[Goblin Packman]] (66-69)
|
Enter from (I-12) or (J-11) from Oldton.
|-
|}</div>

== Level 60-75==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! Level !! Zone !! Camp/Mob !! Notes

|-

| 60-62
|| Valley of Sorrows
|| '''(G-7) (corner), (J-9) (zone line)'''
* Velociraptor (66-69)
* Peryton (69-72)
* Valley Manticore (72-74)
|| Supports 1 party at twilight beach entrance. Supports 2 parties at J-8 Cape Terrigan entrance. Viruna/whm recommended.

|-

| 60-63 || Uleguerand Range || '''(I-10), (J-10), (J-11)'''
* Nival Raptor (68-70)
|| Supports at least 2 parties. Paralyna highly recommended.
|-
| 62-64 || Labyrinth of Onzozo || '''(H-6), (I-6)'''
* Torama (70-72)
* [[:Category:Goblins|Goblins]] (67-69)
* Labyrinth Manticore (72-74)
|| Supports up to 2 parties. Have silena, echo drops, and paralyna ready. Beware NM Ose.

|-
| 63-65 || Attohwa Chasm || '''(F-7)'''
* Tracker Antlion (70-73)
|| Supports 1 party. Blindna and erase recommended.
|-
| 63-66 || Bibiki Bay || '''(G-6)'''
* Tragopan (71-73)
* Hobgoblin Maritalist, Animalier, Venerer, Fascinator (72-74)
|| Supports 1 party. Tragopans link by sight when pulled. Recommend barfira for goblins and silence for Fascinator.
|-
| 64-67 || Boyhada Tree ||''' (I-6) map 2'''
* Skimmer (72-74)
* Steelshell (73-76)
|Rabbits no aggro. Water elemental spawns during weather on i-6 and will aggro frequently.
|-
| 65-67 || Cape Terrigan || '''(I-7) Boulder, (I-8) Boulder'''
* Sand Cockatrice (71-74)
|| WHM with Stona pretty much required. Can pull lower level velociraptors to fill in. Beware Manticores (lvl 77-79), sight aggro, will be difficult.
|-

| 66-70 || Boyhada Tree ||'''(3rd map, down waterfall at (F-8) up top) (H-6), (H-10), (H-9), (F-9), (F-12), (H-8) '''
* Processionaire (72-75)
* Korrigan (72-75)
* Steelshell (73-76)
* Elder Gobbue (74-77)
* Darter (76-78)
* Blood Ball (76-78)
|Supports multiple parties. Dispel/finale/chi blast/acid bolts/blm nukes recommended for defense up on crawlers and crabs. Echo drops recommended if targeting gobbues. Higher level parties can start to roam around the rooms instead of camp. Can pull additional Processionaires in the tunnels. Link potentials. Have sleepga/lullaby ready. Consider targeting Darters and Blood Balls at level 68+.
|-
| 67-69 || Boyhada Tree ||''' map 2, up top (F-6), (G-10)'''
* Elder Gobbue (74-77)
* Steelshell (73-76)
|Silena/echo drops highly recommended. Could also fill in Processionaires (72-75) at (G-10) camp. Link potentials. Have sleepga/lullaby ready.
|-
| 67-69 || Al'Taieu ||'''(D-10) Tower, (K-11) Between Islands'''
* Om'hpemde (73-77)
* Om'xzomit (74-76)
* Om'aern (75-78)
|Need Sea access (CoP 8-1). (D-10) camp is all Om'hpemde.
|-
| 67-69
| Den of Rancor
|''' (I-8) map 6, in front of Cloister of Tides'''
* Demonic Pugil (74-76)
* Doom Toad (74-76)
|Supports 1 party. 1 party member needs a Paintbrush of Souls to reach. Enter den from Temple of Uggalepih paintbrush room. *Note: 15 minute respawn. A good party can wipe all mobs and be sitting waiting for repops.
|-
| 67-69 || Pso'Xja ||''' Nue Tower Entrance, Golden-Tongued Culberry Map'''
* Frost Lizard (74-77)
* Diremite Dominator (74-76)
* Million Eyes (75-77)
* Purgatory Bat (72-76)
|Drop down to the bottom map. Need sneak and invis. Can support 2 parties. East and west sides/drop downs.
|-
|68-70
|Den of Rancor (I-9), (F-7)
|'''Bloodlet Springs Entrance from Yhoater Jungle'''
* Tormentor (75-78)
* Puck (Mandragora) (75-78)
|Lots of links. Have sleep(ga)/lullaby ready. Mages stay back from puks for dreamflower. Stona/WHM recommended for lizards.

|-
| 68-71 || Cape Terrigan {{Changes }} || '''Zone to Gustav Tunnel (J-6)'''
* Arid Lizard (76-78) {{Changes}}
* Dust Bats (77-78) {{Changes}}
* Manticore (77-79)
||Supports two parties. Erase (Manticore Debuff Max HP/MP Debuff) & Stona Recommended. Your party can camp between the boulder and wall for faster pulls with some add potential...or up the ramp to be more safe.
|-
| 69-71 || Bibiki Bay || '''(G-8), (G-10)'''
* Tartarus Eft (76-79)
* Hobgoblins (78-80)
|| - Mobs AoE Dispel and AoE shadow wipe.. better for BST burns
|-

| 69-75 || Newton Movalpolos ||''' Exit from Mine shaft #2716 entry '''
* Moblins (76-79)
* Bugbears (76-79)
|Get twinkbrix to teleport you to the mine shaft. Camp favors a roaming party. Sleep and silence recommended. Teleport Dem and escape recommended for faster travel.
|-
| 69-75 || Cape Terrigan || '''(G-5)'''
* Greater Manticore (76-79)
* Sand Cockatrice (71-73)
|| Erase recommended. Silena and Stona recommended if lower level parties are fighing Cockatrice as well. Mages stay back due to Riddle (max mp down). '''Greater Manticores give +10% exp bonus.''' Camp will make you some money.
|-
| 70-75 || Kuftal Tunnel || '''(H-6), (I-8) Map #3'''
* Greater Cockatrice (78-80)
* Ovinnik (77-79)
* Ladon (80-82)
|| Past moving boulder at (G-9). Path opens at certain times depending on moon phase. Maximum up time is about 15 minutes (6 game hours). Supports at least 2 parties. Will need paralyna for [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]], stona and poisona for cockatrice. Ladons have dispelga move '''and give +23% exp bonus'''. Camp will make you some money.
|-
| 71-75 || Ro'Maeve || '''(N-9), (D-5) Behind East and West Moongates. (M-9), (C-9) outside of Moongates '''
* Apocalyptic Weapon (78-80)
* Infernal Weapon(79-81)
* Darksteel Golem (80-82)
|| Supports 4 parties. No moon pass needed for 2 camps. 2 more camps available behind each moongate. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Behind moongate your party can camp on far bridges for faster pulls with some aggro potential (have sleepga/lullaby ready)... or use a side room to be more safe.
|-
| 71-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]] Need Sky Access
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
* [[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), front/south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 71-75 || Bibiki Bay {{Changes}} || '''(G-6), (F-7), (F-8), (G-9)'''
* Catoblepas (79-81) {{Changes}}
* Hobgoblin Alastor, Blagger, Physician, Toreador (77-79)
* Tropical Rarab (73-76)
* Tartarus Eft (76-79)
|| Supports 4 parties. Berserk is your friend. Healing wind spam can be annoying if cows aren't dealt with swiftly. Fill in with Rarabs and Efts. (F-8) camp has lots of Goblins. Watch out for bombs/AoE, Barfira up.
|-

|}</div>

== Sky Camps (63-75+) '''(Sky Access Required)''' ==
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
|-
! Level !! Zone !! Camp !! Mob !! Notes
|-
| 63-66
|| [[Ru'Aun Gardens]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=F-9}}) Earth, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=E-8}}) Ice, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=F-6}}) Dark, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=G-5}}) Light, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-5}}) Air, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=J-6}}) Thunder, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=K-8}}) Fire, ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=J-9}}) Water
|| [[Flamingo]] (72-74)
|| Up to 8 camps.
|-
| 71-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-10}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-10}}) Map #2, ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 3|pos=H-8}}) Map #3
|| [[Decorative Weapon]] (79-81)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens (H-9), south entrance. Can also enter at Olla entrance and take 1st teleport up to map #3 for another camp. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 72-75
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-8}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-8}})) Map #2
|| [[Aura Weapon]] (80-82)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}) Genbu entrance. Lots of AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Consider roaming.
|-
| 74-75+
|| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|| The Celestial Nexus Loop ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}}) Map #1, Ullikummi Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 6|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=G-8|pos 4=G-9}})
|| [[Aura Statue]] (81-84)
|| Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}), Genbu entrance to reach both camps. Have someone enter the shrine's south entrance to make sure yellow gate is open.
|-
|}</div>

== Merit Camps==
* These camps are designed for higher levels (75+) to exp/gain merit points on.
* If your party has a strong line up, and is coordinated, you could start exping at these camps earlier.
* Some camps can turn into roaming camps for faster kills at higher levels.
<div class="flex-container">
{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp'''
!'''Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
| [[Newton Movalpolos]]
|
* Exit from Mine shaft #2716 entry ({{Location Tooltip|area=Newton Movalpolos|pos=J-6}})
|
* Moblins (76-79)
* Bugbears (76-79)
|Get [[Twinkbrix]] to teleport you to the mine shaft. Roaming party. Sleep and silence recommended. Lots of bombs, AoEs. Teleport Dem and escape recommended for faster travel.
|-
| [[Cape Teriggan]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Cape Teriggan|pos=G-5}})
|
* [[Greater Manticore]] (76-79)
| Erase recommended. No AoEs, but conals. Can roam around a bit. Cockatrice may agro but can be easily dealt with. Mages stay back due to Riddle (reduces max mp). '''Greater Manticores give +10% exp bonus.''' Manticore drops will make you some money.
|-
| [[Kuftal Tunnel]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 3|pos=H-6}})
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 3|pos=I-8}})
|
* [[Greater Cockatrice]] (78-80)
* [[Ovinnik]] (77-79)
* [[Ladon]] (80-82)
| Past moving boulder at ({{Location Tooltip|area=Kuftal Tunnel|map=Map 2|pos=G-9}}). Path opens at certain times depending on moon phase. Maximum up time is about 15 minutes (6 game hours). Supports at least 2 parties. Roam around. Will need paralyna for [[:Category:Tigers|tigers]], stona and poisona for cockatrice. Ladons have dispelga move '''and give +23% exp bonus'''. Camp will make you some money.
|-
|[[Ro'Maeve]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=N-9}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=D-5}}) Behind East and West Moongates. ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=M-9}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=C-9}}) outside of Moongates
|
* [[Apocalyptic Weapon]] (78-80)
* [[Infernal Weapon]] (79-81)
* [[Darksteel Golem]] (80-82)
| Supports 4 parties. No moon pass needed for 2 camps. 2 more camps available behind each moongate. Lots of physical AOE. Melee DPS subbing /nin is a good idea. Camp on far bridges and/or roam around.
|-
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Lufaise Meadows|pos=K-7}})
|
* [[Abraxas]] (80-83)
* [[Tavnazian Ram]] (82-84)
|Need to be on CoP Chapter 2+ to access. Lot's of magical AoE, will wipe shadows and still cause damage. WHM recommended for AoE healing [[Stona]] and [[Erase]]. Camp will make you some money. '''Tavnazian Rams give +23% exp bonus.'''
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=I-8}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 2|pos=G-8}}) Map #2
|
* [[Aura Weapon]] (80-82)
| **Need Sky Access** Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}) Genbu entrance. Open yellow gate. Roaming camp. Lot's of physical AoE. '''~8 minute walk from crag shortcut or ~15 minute walk from Li'Telor OP without Mazurka.'''
|-
|[[Ro'Maeve]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=A-9}}) ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ro'Maeve|pos=O-9}}). Behind East and West Moon gates.
|
* [[Luminous Cluster]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
* [[Lunar Guardian]] (81-82){{Changes}}
|Supports 2 parties. Lots of physical AoE, graviga, and slowga. Pull weapons to fill to maintain chain.'''~7 minute walk from Li'Telor OP without Mazurka'''
|-

|[[Fei'Yin]] {{Changes}}
|
* Basement ({{Location Tooltip|area=Fei'Yin|map=Map 2|pos=H-6|pos 2=H-5}})
|
* [[Rancid Flesh]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
* [[Apparition]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
* [[Perdition Bat]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
| Supports 1 party. Not much AoE or conal. Roam around as needed. '''~12.5 minute walk from Fauregandi OP without Mazurka'''
|-
| [[The Shrine of Ru'Avitau]]
|
* The Celestial Nexus Loop ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 1|pos=H-8}}) Map #1, Ullikummi Camp ({{Location Tooltip|area=The Shrine of Ru'Avitau|map=Map 6|pos=F-8|pos 2=F-9|pos 3=G-8|pos 4=G-9}})
|
* [[Aura Statue]] (81-84)
| **Need Sky Access** Enter at Ru'Aun Gardens ({{Location Tooltip|area=Ru'Aun Gardens|pos=I-6}}), Genbu entrance to reach both camps. Have someone enter the shrine's south entrance to make sure yellow gate is open. Drops Diorite, Ullikummi pop item. Lot's of AoE/wipes shadows, bindga, and stunga. Roam around the Nexus loop. Can roam around a bit at Ullikummi.
|-
|[[Meriphataud Mountains]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Meriphataud Mountains|pos=J-9}})
|
* [[Dromaeosaurus]] (82-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Cliff Glider]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
| Supports 1 party. South of spine. Raptors have virus and slow. Flies have lots of AoE and poison.
|-
|[[Misareaux Coast]] {{Changes}}
|
*Close to Tavnazia Safehold Zone ({{Location Tooltip|area=Misareaux Coast|pos=J-8}})
|
* [[Beast Bugard]] (82-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Raging Sheep]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
|Mobs seem to be blunt resistant. Mages stay back due to AoE sleep. Dispel/acid bolts/chi blast recommedned for defense up abilities.
|-
|[[Toraimarai Canal]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Toraimarai Canal|map=Map 2|pos=J-8|pos 2=J-9}}) Map 2
|
* [[Diphylla]] (81-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Channel Pugil]] (81-82) {{Changes}}
|Need {{KeyItem}}[[Rhinostery Certificate]] for fast access from Windurst Walls.
Could also use 3 mage gate to get to but need portal charm. Some magical AoE. Dispel/acid bolts/chi blast recommedned for defense up abilities.'''(~16 minute walk from Sarutabarta OP, going through 3 mage gate, without Mazurka)'''
|-
|[[Purgonorgo Isle|Bibiki Bay, Purgonorgo Isle]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle|pos=H-10|pos 2=H-11}})
|
* [[Toco Tucan]] (83-84) {{Changes}}
* [[Island Jugil]] (81-83) {{Changes}}
|Right by the [[:Category:Chains of Promathia Missions|CoP]] warmachine. Take Manaclipper. Takes time to get to. Supports 1 party. Not much AoE. Some conals.
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=I-5}}), ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=F-6}})
|
* [[Kindred Black Mage]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Dark Night]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Summoner]] (81-84)
* [[Kindred Warrior]] (81-84)
* [[Smolenkos]] (81-84)
* [[Molech]] (80-82)
| Bit of a walk. Go east/counter-clockwise from the entrance to climb up. Will need [[Sneak]]/invis/meds. Watch out for true sight tauri on the way up. Roam around. Slowga. Conals. Blind. Doom.
Note: 3 mobs per kilometer, Molech has Doom (they look at you and you die) NOT WORTH IT tested by blacklung
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]]
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-8}})
|
* [[King Buffalo]] (80-82)
* [[Kindred Demon]] (81-84)
| A bit further of a walk. Past Jormy, by frozen waterfall. Plague.
|-
|[[Uleguerand Range]] {{Changes}}
|
* ({{Location Tooltip|area=Uleguerand Range|pos=G-7}})
|
* [[Gigas Brawler]] (84-86) {{Changes}}
* [[Gigas Crusher]] (84-86) {{Changes}}
| Before you get to Jormy. You probably want to have decent gear and a few merits under your belt before meriting on these. Lots of physical AoE and conals. Melee subbing /nin isn't a bad idea.
|-
|}</div>

== Alpha Camps {{Changes}} ==
*Coming soon in patch 1.2

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!'''Notes'''
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== Shatter Camps {{Changes}} ==
*Coming soon in patch 1.2

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!'''Zone'''
!'''Mob'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|}</div>
==Mana Burn Camps {{Changes }}==
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* These camps are ideally for SMNx2 BLMx4 parties as these are era+ mobs that raise their defenses at the start of the battle. The defense is lost with a [[Skillchain]] + [[Magic Burst]] combo.
* SMN x2, 3 BLM, 1 Support (BRD, RDM) works.
*These camps were originally intended for a traditional party with skill chaining and more than 1 BLM magic bursting.

{| class="droppedby horizon-table table-xl sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+
!'''Level'''
!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp/Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|12-16
|[[La Theine Plateau]]
|'''(G-6) Carbuncle Quest'''
* [[Eikon Worm]] (19-23) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses at start of fight. MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. [[Ghost]]s pop at night.
|-
|17-20
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(F-5)'''
* [[Island Goop]] (26-28) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses.
|-
|20-25
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(G-6)/(H-6)'''
* [[Clipper]]
* [[Greater Pugil]]
| G-6 camp is at the top middle of the quadrant, safe from undead. Our composition was 5 x BLM and 1 x RDM, bouncing hate between us. No need for a tank, just brave mages. Pulled 10k/hour (with band up) and no deaths. Move to pugil alley at (H-6) at 23.
|-
|23-25
|[[Qufim Island]]
|'''(G-8)'''

* [[Hexed Weapon]] (31-33) {{Changes }}
* [[Cliff Worm]] (30-33) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required.
|-

|25-28
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(J-9)'''

* [[Muddy Slime]] (34-36) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at the start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Tried this at 26, was rough. AoE move does a ton of damage. 28 might be better starting point when you get firaga.
|-
|29-32
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|'''(J-9)'''
* [[Flying Beetle]] (35-37) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|31-34
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-6)'''

* [[Sand Worm]] (36-39) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, Doesn't Link
|-
|33-37
|[[Sauromugue Champaign]]
|('''{{Location Tooltip| text = K-5| tooltip = | area = Sauromugue Champaign| pos = K-5| highlight background = transparent| marker pos x = -4| marker pos y = 12| marker size = 35| marker opacity = 0.4| marker background = #5555ff}})'''
* [[Young Uragnite]] (36-42) {{Changes }}
|Raises defenses. Wide level range. Higher levels (40-42) seem to spawn more on the western side of camp. Have [[poisona]] and [[paralyna]] ready.
|-

|29-32
|Rolanberry Fields
|'''(E-9)'''

* [[Shell Grubs]] (38-41)
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, Doesn't Link
|-
|33-36
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(G-10) Pond'''
* [[Winter Slime]] (39-41)
|Raises defenses
|-
|31-33
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-9) Upper level'''
* [[Boreal Worm]] (39-42)
|Raises defenses.
|-
|33-37
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(H-7)/(I-7)'''

* [[Snofallo]] (43-45)
|Quick run from [[Outpost]]/[[Telepoint|Telepoint Vahzl]]. Raises defenses. Can use Lowing which is AoE Plague (TP/MP drain). WHM/SMN recommended for SC closer if possible.
|-
|36-40
|[[Yuhtunga Jungle]]
|'''(H-10)'''

*[[Jungle Crawlers]] (44-48) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|34-39
|[[Batallia Downs]]
|'''{{location Tooltip|area= Batallia Downs|pos=I-10}} / {{location Tooltip|area= Batallia Downs|pos=J-10}}'''
* [[Downslime]] (41-44){{Changes }}
|Are [[Shielded]].
|-
|39-41
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-8)'''

* [[Glacier Crab]] (47-50) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. Similar name to crabs on the other side of the coast but different level range.
|-
|39-42
|[[Battalia Downs]]
|'''(H-5)'''

* [[Rancideyes]] (48-51) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Resistant to piercing damage. '''Fast movement. Recommend having someone with silence. REALLY FAST CASTS''' (Data updated as of 5/16)
|-
|42-46
|[[Yhoator Jungle]]
|'''(I-11)'''

* [[Jungle Crab]] (51-53) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. Resistant to piercing damage.
|-
|44-47
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(E-11)'''

* [[Bloody Beetle]] (53-56) {{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP Burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required, does not link
|-
|47-50
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(E-9)'''

* [[Desert Gazer]] ([[:Category:Hecteyes|Hecteyes]], 56-59){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight, MP burn recommended or [[magic burst]] required. {{Verification}}Couldn't be slept. '''Casts -aga II magic. Avoid this camp unless you can reliably land silence.'''
|-
|50-53
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-7)'''
* [[Desert Worm]] (59-61){{Changes }}
|On pull, Raises it's Defenses - Goes away during the day
|-
|49-54
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(F-9)'''
* [[Mud Crab]] (59-62){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.{{Verification}}
|-
|53-56
|[[Western Altepa Desert]]
|'''(H-10)'''
* [[Desert Slime]] (61-64){{Changes }}
|Defense boost possible, best to have Firaga 2 at 53.
|-
|51-56
|[[Eastern Altepa Desert]]
|'''(I-10)'''
* [[Muddyeyes]] (62-66){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.{{Verification}} Casts magic and cannot be slept. Avoid.
|-
|57-62
|[[Beaucedine Glacier]]
|'''(J-9) Lower level'''
* [[Glacier Crab]] (69-72){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.
|-
|65-68
|[[Lufaise Meadows]]
|'''(K-9) By Dunes Warp'''
* [[Meadow Buffalo]] (75-78){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. [[Aspir]]able mobs.
|-
|64-75
|[[Misareaux Coast]]
|'''(G-8)'''
* [[Coastal Slime]] (78-81){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight.
|-
|64-75
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(I-9)'''
* [[Ice Crab]] (81-82){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. Supports 2 manaburn parties.
|-
|66-75
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(I-8)'''
* [[Icefallo]] (81-82){{Changes }}
|Raises defense at start of fight. [[Viruna]] recommended for [[plague]].
|}</div>

==Undead Burn Camps==
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!'''Zone'''
!'''Camp/Mob(s)'''
!'''Notes'''
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|11-13
| [[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''Konschtat Zone'''

* [[Skeleton Warrior]]
|Monk or manaburn party recommended.

|-
|16-19
|[[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''Stairs'''
* [[Ghoul]]s (21-24) {{Changes }}
|Camp is for MNK/PLD/WHM (Holy Party)
|-
|20-23
|[[Outer Horutoto Ruins]]
|'''Strange Apparatus Room'''

* [[Ghoul]]
|Use northernmost [[West Sarutabaruta]] zone. Monk or manaburn party recommended. [[Sneak]] required to reach camp
|-
|21-28
|[[Gusgen Mines]]
|'''G-7) Map 2 behind first center door on staircase, Gadfly/Bogy Room, Behind East Banshee Door.'''

* [[Mauthe Doog]] (28-31)
* [[Wight]] (29-34),
* [[Wendigo]] (26-30)
* [[Banshee]] (31-34),
* [[Bogy]] (27-29),
* [[Ghast]] (30-34)
|WHM Cure Burn party. WHM/NIN with Utsusemi recommended (if not able, Blink is required). Bring assistance for Raise and Viruna as the TP moves from Banshee really hurt and Rot Gas virus effect can last up to 5 minutes. Level sync 21-25 on Bogy Room and 24-29 behind the east Banshee door where no mobs spawn. [[Sneak]] is required to reach camp.
|-
|30-33
|[[Sea Serpent Grotto]]
|'''F-8 Map 1 where Royal Leech spawns in the tunnel just east of Namtar room.'''

*[[Ghast]] (38-41)
|WHM Cure Burn party. Level Sync 29 is too low. 31 is preferred. Blink, Stoneskin, and Reraise is a must. [[Sneak]] is required to reach camp.
|-
|34-37
|[[Xarcabard]]
|'''(E-8)/(F-8), (J-9)'''

* [[Lost Soul]] (42-45)
* [[Etemmu]] (43-46)
|Outpost warp or Vazhl gate crystal required to reach camp. WHM x6 Cure Burn party.
|-
|34-37
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''Main entrance from [[Batallia Downs]]'''

* [[Lost Soul]] (42-46)
|Level Sync 32 too low, 33 still iffy.
|-
|41-47
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''E-7 Map 1, Just east of where you land in drop A, Beaucedine entrance'''

* [[Lich]] (51-55)
* [[Fallen Knight]] (54-56)
* [[Mummy]] (50-52)
* [[Hell Hound]] (46-49),
* [[Ka]] (52-54)
* [[Tomb Wolf]] (53-55),
* [[Dark Stalker]] (55-57)
|[[Earth Elemental]] Danger at E-7 and Hume Bones camp.
|-
|41-44
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''Behind Banishing Gate 3 at I-6 Map 2 or Map 2 at F-9 near Funnel [[Bats spawn'''

* [[Fallen Officer]] (52-55)
|Bring extra player with both Tractor and/or Raise behind Gate 3 camp to help cheese replacements to camp.
|-
|50-54
|[[Eldieme Necropolis]]
|'''M-7 Map 2, M-11 Map 2, South center pit landing from south room in Map 1'''

* [[Tomb Mage]] (60-63)
* [[Tomb Warrior]] (60-62)
* [[Spriggan]] (64-66)
* [[Haunt]] (63-65)
|2x SMN 4x WHM. Holy and Banishga II burst from Ifrit Fusion. Coffer key mobs. Dark Stalkers (55-57) may be used to extend chains if using M-11 camp.
|-
|50-54
|[[Garlaige Citadel]]
|'''In basement H-8/I-8 tunnel or behind Banishing Gate 2 J-8 (Strange Apparatus Room)'''

* [[Fallen Mage]] (59-62)
* [[Fallen Major]] (59-62)
* [[Wraith]] (60-62)
|2x SMN/4x WHM burn party. Basement camp is preferred camp but need another party targeting beetles/bats; the other camp lacks those mobs but just 5 undead spawns to work with. Mobs drop coffer keys required for white mage artifact hat.
|-
|55-57
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|'''I-7 Map 2'''

* [[Doom Soldier]] (65-67)
* [[Doom Mage]] (65-67)
* [[Robber Crab]] (65-68)
|2x SMN/4x WHM for skeletons. Black Mage manaburn parties can also target Robber Crabs (which are never engaged by the white mage party).
|-
|65-67{{Verification}}
|[[Gustav Tunnel]]
|'''(H-7), (G-8)'''

* [[Doom Warlock]] (76-78)
* [[Doom Guard]] (75-77)
* [[Erlik]] (75-78)
|2x SMN/4x WHM. Skeleton DRKs, BLMs, and Ghosts. Doom Guard on camp, all WHM should be /BLM for Elemental Seal > Silence on everything. Care for Typhoon Wyverns that are in the area. Taxim (Doom Warlock NM) also spawns here, but easy to kill with usual strats.
|-
|65-68
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|'''Map 2 (J-9) ((K-9) and (E-7) Secondary)'''

* [[Spartoi Warrior]] (78-82)
* [[Spartoi Sorcerer]] (80-82)
* [[Lemures]] (80-82)
* [[Hati]] (77-79)
|2x SMN/4x WHM/BLM or PLD. SMN do Ifrit (Punch) > Ramuh (Shock Strike) = Fusion. WHM and PLD do Banish III > Holy for 2x MB. If avatars miss, spam Cure and Banish spells until dead. Main camp is on a ledge outside Vrtra room.

Additional camps are inside Vrtra Room and on west side in hidden room near Strange Apparatus.
|-
|73+
|[[King Ranperre's Tomb]]
|'''Map 2 (E-7)'''

* [[Skeletons]] (78-82)
* [[Lemures]] (80-82)
* [[Hati]] (77-79)
|Monk burn, mana burn, or the 2x SMN/4x WHM groups work. White mage burn parties can start at 65.
|}</div>

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together, instead of soloing easy preys, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party to support long chains/allow the main healer (WHM) to rest mp more often.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together, instead of soloing easy preys, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
*'''Back up healer - Another hybrid role.'''
**Often filled by BLM/WHM that can DPS + back up heal/cleanse.
**Typically present if there is no refresh in the party.
**May also be present if a party is facing mobs that use heavy Aoe or status ailments like flies/evil weapons/sheep/courels.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together, instead of soloing easy preys, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.
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Having 3 DPS, puller, and a main healer can be considered the '''"Core"''' of an EXP party. The next roles discussed can be interchangeable for the last spot depending on which jobs are seeking and/or what your party strategy is.
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*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - A hybrid role for a frontline melee/puller/DPS. Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+.'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank.
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS with careful play
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
</div>
 
For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together, instead of soloing easy preys, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.

*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
*'''Hate Control - Typically present if your party has a tank. This role is usually for THF or Melee/THF at level 60+'''
**Will use Trick Attack, Collaborator/Accomplice to keep hate on the party's tank
**Allows melee frontline to sub something outside of /NIN for increased DPS
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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* [[Character Progression Guide 1-75 for New Players]]
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* [[Gil:_A_Guide_of_Player_Economy]]

=== Quests===
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iM7tpyJVSiscorfLREVO5m5RdwC2JairAK6aKI4LVjA/edit#gid=211228980 Low Level Quests for Gear and Gil]

== Combat & Gameplay ==
* [[Treasure Chest and Coffer Guide]]
* [[Notorious Monsters: Level Guide]]
* [[https://horizonffxi.wiki/File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png#file|Horizon Skillchain Chart (Level 1 and 2 Chains)]]
*[[https://horizonffxi.wiki/File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png#file|Horizon Skillchain Chart (Level 2 and 3 Chains)]]

== Macros ==
* [[Beginner's Macro Guide]]
* [[Intermediate Macro Guide]]

== Party and Experience Points Guides ==
===New to Leveling Parties===
* [[New to XP Parties Guide]]
* [[Sushomi's Beginners Guide to Healing]]
* [[Party]] Guide
===EXP Party Leader Guide===
* [[Party Leader Guide|How to Start Your Own Leveling Party]]

===Skillchain charts===
* [[https://horizonffxi.wiki/File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png#file|Horizon Skillchain Chart (Level 1 and 2 Chains)]]
*[[https://horizonffxi.wiki/File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png#file|Horizon Skillchain Chart (Level 2 and 3 Chains)]]

==Food==
*[[Food Effects]]

== Mission Guides ==
* [[Promyvion Guide]]
* [[Missions]]

== Crafting ==
=== Alchemy ===
* [[Alchemy Guide by Pendulum 1-60|Alchemy Guide 0-60 by Pendulum]]
* [[Alchemy Guide by Liihu 0-60|Alchemy Guide 0-60 by Liihu]]

===Cooking===
*[[Cooking_0-60_Guide]]

=== Goldsmithing ===
 

=== Smithing ===
* [[Smithing Guide 0-60 by Pendulum|Smithing Guide 0-60 by Pendulum]]
* [[Smithing guide by Ctownwood and comments|Smithing guide 0-70 and comments by Ctownwood Edits by Mspy]]

=== Fishing ===
* [[The Most Basic Fishing Guide Ever|The Most Basic Fishing Guide Ever By Dejey]]
* [[Fishing Like a Pro 1-100 by Pepen|Fishing Like a Pro 0-100 by Pepen]]

== HELM and Hobbies ==
=== Chocobo Digging ===
* [[:Category:Chocobo Digging|The Complete Digging Manual]]

=== Clamming ===
* [[Sushomi's Clamming Guide]]
* [[Clamming:_An_Analysis_By_Sushomi]]

=== Mining ===
* [[:Category:Mining|No Diamond Pickaxes Necessary]]

== Job Specific ==
=== Thief ===
* [[Thief Endgame Gear Guide]]
* [[EXP Party Guide - Thief]]

=== Black Mage ===
* [[Black Mage Solo Guide]]
* [[Standard EXP Party Guide - Black Mage]]
* [[Equipment Guide/Black Mage]]

=== Dark Knight ===
* [[Dark Knight Guide by Riverking]]

=== Paladin ===
* [[EXP Party Guide - Paladin]]

===Beastmaster===
* [[Beastmaster Leveling Guide]]
* [[Bst gear guide]]
* [[Xlight's BST Burn Guide]]

== Endgame ==
* [[Sea NM System]]

== Events ==
=== Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza ===
* [[Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza 2023]]
* [[Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza 2024]]
* [[Egg_Hunt_Egg-stravaganza_2025]]

=== Sunbreeze Festival ===
* [[Sunbreeze Festival 2023/Guide|Sunbreeze Festival 2023]]
* [[Sunbreeze Festival 2024/Guide|Sunbreeze Festival 2024]]
* [[Sunbreeze Festival 2025/Guide|Sunbreeze Festival 2025]]
* [[Goldfish Scooping]]

=== Harvest Festival ===
* [[Harvest Festival 2023/Guide|Harvest Festival 2023]]
* [[Harvest Festival 2024 Guide|Harvest Festival 2024]]

=== Starlight Celebration ===
* [[Starlight Celebration 2022]]
* [[Starlight_Celebration_2023/Guide|Starlight Celebration 2023]]

===Horizon Anniversary===
* [[Anniversary_Scavenger_Hunt_2023]]
* [[Anniversary_2024]]
* [[Anniversary_2025]]

== Other ==
* [[Map Guide]]

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Party Leader Guide

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together, instead of soloing easy preys, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.

*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of no tank '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play on FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together, instead of soloing easy preys, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.

*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

Party Leader Guide

2026-01-08T22:14:46Z

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a good 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play in FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together instead of soloing, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.

*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack''' below level 50
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''
**Closes skillchains behind the tank using only '''Trick Attack''' at level 50+

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a good 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play in FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together instead of soloing, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.

*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
</div>
 
For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack'''
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)
* May suggest/focus on creating light based skill chains for MB Holy at level 55+

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.

Party Leader Guide

2026-01-08T22:02:01Z

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Tired of spending hours seeking for an exp party? Consider making your own! It's not too terrible. This in-depth guide is aimed at helping you become an effective party leader, putting together a good 6-person exp group targeting incredibly tough mobs, and provides tactics/strategy tips for group play in FFXI Horizon.
 

==What's a Party? ==
A party is a group of gamers who game together. The game is to level up. And you play the game by fighting high level mobs together to make exp by defeating said high level mobs. Exp parties usually involve 6 people that makes exp faster together instead of soloing, targeting very tough to incredibly tough mobs.

There is no auto queue in FFXI. It's old school. Someone is going to need to reach out to other gamers to start the party....how bout you?

== Why Me? ==
Why not? Being a party leader puts you ahead of all the other party seekers and allows you to get leveling sooner rather than later. Get to exping faster instead of sitting in town for hours waiting for an invite. Any job can make an effective exp party leader.

You don't need to know everything to be a party leader. But having some general knowledge of roles for a successful party is good to have. To start- 4 frontline and 2 backline is the basic equation for a standard party of 6 members.

DD jobs typically wait longer to get an invite than the tanks/healers/support jobs. If you want to level up fast as a DD, consider being a party leader!

Usually there are tons of people seeking at multiple level ranges. Especially during prime time. All it takes is someone to wrangle a group together. That someone can be you!

== Party Roles==
Putting the right jobs together for a full 6-person party can be a bit of a puzzle. This in-depth guide will help you solve it!

Please be advised that the following information on party compositions and job functions is a guide and not the standard. '''The following tips/tactics may not be as necessary if your party is defeating mobs at an acceptable rate for exp gains.''' In FFXI, and especially so on Horizon, there is more than 1 way to do things. PAFO, etc.
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Generally, aim to have 4 frontline jobs and 2 backline/mage jobs for a full exp party. Or, consider having at least two jobs that can heal (1 main healer, 1 backup). This is the basic equation to A) defeat mobs at a satisfactory rate and B) prevent deaths (deaths delay exp gain over time).
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At higher levels consider only having 2 mages (WHM RDM BLM SMN) in your leveling group. Typically 1 mage will be the main healer and 1 mage will be the backup healer+DPS/support. 3 mages (ex: WHM RDM BLM) is doable but melee should really consider NOT subbing /NIN for this type of setup. Subbing /NIN for melee is a DPS loss in favor of damage mitigation which is not necessary if you have 3 mages that can heal and have refresh.
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'''The biggest factor in a successful party lineup is whether or not there is a main tank.''' Basically, if you have a tank, then you don't need a support. And if you don't have a tank, then you want to have a support/back up healer.
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'''Standard Party'''
The traditional/standard exp party consists of:

*'''3 damage dealers'''- typically organize to skillchain and magic burst with each other to defeat mobs. Ideally will be 3 different DPS jobs/using different weapons for increased skillchaining/magic bursting opportunities.
**'''1 of the damage dealers can fit in a flex/hybrid roll that can DD + support/heal''' such as DRG/WHM (lvl 60+), DRG/RDM (lvl 60+), melee/BRD, BLM/WHM, or BLM/RDM.

*'''1 main healer'''- keeps everyone alive, cures, regens, heals status ailments, can do some minor debuffs on mobs and provide some party buffs (haste, refresh)

*'''1 puller''' - someone who will pull mobs to the camp using boomerang/bow/xbow/pebbles/songs. '''The puller is also a hybrid role''', in addition to being the puller they can be a DPS (THF) or be a support (BRD) depending on the job.
**'''DPS pullers prioritize bringing mobs to the camp in lieu of dealing damage.''' DPS is important...however consider disengaging from the mob at around 5%-10% HP left (depending on how quickly your group is defeating mobs) to bring another mob to camp. The 3 DPS will focus on high DPS.

*'''Tank- A party may have 1 person acting as a tank. Swap a DPS or the support spot for this role:''' Provokes and holds the mob, uses defensive abilities, takes most of the hits/protects the DPS, can open/close skillchains for additional DPS when they have TP, provides stability for sneak and trick attack/enmity control abilities, allows DPS to sub /WAR /SAM or /THF.
**'''Note: A tank is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with 3 DPS, 1 puller, 1 main healer, and 1 support (or DPS/backup healer). At level 24+, DPS consider subbing /NIN for shadows.

*'''Support - A party may also have 1 person acting as a "support" role. Swap the tank or a DPS spot for this role. This role could also be for the puller.'''
**A versatile role...buffs the party (haste, refresh, songs), debuffs the mob (dia, paralyze, acid bolts, etc), and can off heal depending on the job. Could also be a puller, magic burst, skillchain, and do some damage depending on the job. Depending on the job and party lineup may allow melee DD to sub something outside of /NIN due to increased healing support.
**The support role typically does not contribute much/if any personal DPS to the party. Instead it focuses on supporting the party members to do extra damage and decrease downtime.
**'''Note: A support is not necessary for all parties!''' Your party can do great with a main tank, 1 of the DD on flex/off-heal support, and 1 main healer. Without a dedicated support, your party will quickly kill mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage but downtime may catch up with resting between chains. A support makes it so mob kills are steady, with less downtime in-between chains. Unless you are facing mobs that have a lot of AoE/status ailments, or if your party does not have a main tank, then having a support/backup healer is a good idea. '''If your party does NOT have a support, consider including a DPS in a flex/support role: BLM/WHM, Melee/BRD, DRG/WHM, etc.
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Examples of jobs that will traditionally fill those roles are:
 
*'''Tank''':
**PLD
**NIN
**WAR - Using a shield/stacking defense armor, eating defense food, and using Defender ability. Decent at lower levels but tends to shift to a DD/using great axe after around levels 30-40. WAR/NIN x2 can also dual tank+DD
**SAM - Using Seigan and Third Eye abilities at level 35+

*'''Healer''':
**WHM
**RDM
**SMN - Ideally level 42+ for Regen and Cure III
**BLM/WHM - may be considered but will benefit from having a BRD for ballads and bring level 42+ for Regen and Cure III

*'''Damage Dealers''':
**WAR - If WAR is DD, make sure they are using an axe/dual welding axes or using a Great Axe for more damage. Polearm/Scythe/Great Sword may be acceptable at lower levels as well.
**MNK
**BLM - Coordinate at least 1 skillchain between the melee DDs/RNG for the BLM to burst off of. Having partners/two chains is better for more damage. BLM can perform well in a 4 frontline (THF, tank, 2 melee DPS), and 2 backline (healer + BLM) type of party if they are on top of magic bursting and supporting/off healing the party as needed.
**DRK
**BST
**RNG
**SAM
**DRG

*'''Puller''' (Hybrid/Doubles as a DD or Support): Typically '''THF or BRD''' fills this role but any DD with a ranged attack can do it. SAMs or 30+ melee with /SAM sub job can be effective pullers as they have third eye. WAR and NIN tanks could pull in a pinch as well. MNKs and BSTs best option for pulling would be to use pebbles.
**'''If THF is the puller/DD, make sure they have an xbow and acid bolts at level 15+. Defense down from acid bolts is great for the melee DPS and is on par with a bard giving attack+ songs'''. Also, try to coordinate a skillchain for the THF to close.
**'''You don't need both BRD and THF in the same group. However, if you do, coordinate who will be the puller. BRD may want to consider subbing /WHM to backup heal/cleanse/dia if THF is pulling.'''

*'''Support''' :
**BRD
**SMN - Consider skillchaining/magic bursting if the party has a tank in it for increased DPS
**RDM - If RDM is support, have them sub /BLM for more INT. RDM will need to focus more on double magic bursting/draining if RDM+WHM in a standard party with a tank or the party DPS/kill rate may suffer. And/or consider coordinating a transfixion/fusion/light skillchain for the WHM to burst Holy/Banish on for increased DPS. Melee may also consider nixing /NIN and subbing /WAR /SAM /THF for increased DPS if RDM+WHM backline since both mages can heal and will have refresh.
**DRG/WHM or /RDM - Lvl 60+ using AF helmet
**BLM/WHM - Can DPS+ debuff + back up heal
**Consider WHM x2, RDM x2, SMN x2 backline if no other support/healer available. These jobs can off-heal/support/co-heal the frontline.
**'''Your party can make quick work of mobs with 3 dedicated-non-puller DPS instead of 2 by nixing the support if you already have a tank and healer roles covered.'''
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'''Woah woah woah! What about a refresher?'''
 
Without a dedicated refresher/support your party can still quickly take out mobs with coordinated burst/spike damage. What may happen is that downtime creeps in between exp chains due to mobs being killed fast/waiting on respawn time and a window opening for mages to rest some MP. Compared to steady mob kills and lower downtime with a support in your party. Both strategies can produce satisfactory exp gains. As long as you have at least 2 people who can heal, and you are knowledgeable of your lineup and mobs you are facing, your group should be a good one.

Refresh/ballad is nice but actually not that necessary. Certain jobs and job traits have been era+ on horizon to get around not having a refresh in your party. If you nix the support/refresher (or can't get a support because nobody is LFG on a support/refresh job) for another dedicated DPS, you can defeat mobs much faster than if you had someone on refresh duty and doing less (or no) DPS. It's always a good idea to aim for at least 3 dedicated DPS + puller in your parties.
*WHM has '''Devotion''' at 45, it's an MP bomb every 10 minutes.
**Consider having only either 1 DRG/Mage, 1 PLD, or 1 DRK in your parties if WHM is main healer with no support. WHM can only give MP to 1 party member at a time every 10 min. BLM can usually get away without a refresh/devotion.
*WHM has '''Divine Veil''' at 50. This will double the strength and length of the next regen spell after Divine Seal is used. WHM can use it on the tank and rest a lot of MP up without having to worry too much about healing while they are down.
*PLD has '''Chivalry''' at 45, it's another self MP bomb every 15 minutes.
*PLD also has access to '''hammers''' and can make use of '''Starlight''', an MP battery weapon skill.
*If your healer is RDM then you already have a refresh
*'''The Resting MP formula and Clear Mind traits have been era+ (boosted) on Horizon''' for faster MP regen via rest.
**Especially for WHM. They can get MP back pretty quickly by resting.
**With a BLM + WHM or RDM backline, '''BLM should expect to backup heal/(cleanse subbing /WHM)''' so the healer can rest more often.
*'''DRG/RDM or DRG/WHM''' (at level 60+ using AF helmet) can be an effective backup healer + dedicated DPS as well.
*It's always a good idea to bring drinks and ethers to your exp parties for additional MP support.
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The standard/traditional party is cozy. There is usually a lot of utility/synergy amongst the party to kill mobs quick, prevent things from going awry, and also to deal with anything that may go wrong.

With a tank (and preferably some form of hate control), melee DPS do not need to sub /nin (rng should probably stay /nin though) for more damage options as the tank will be holding the enemy, mitigating damage via shadows and/or defensive abilities, and if it's a Paladin will cover/cure any DPS that may take aggro. '''Melee not subbing nin do need to be mindful of managing their aggro though...if melee want to "unga bunga" (i.e.: starting a fight with a WS and taking hate...) then sub /nin or they will be a hindrance to the healer and cause downtime.'''

Starting at around level 30+, the traditional party setup can take on mobs 9+ levels higher than the party depending on skill and gear of the group. Before that consider aiming for mobs no more than 7-8 levels higher unless your group is skilled.

At levels 50+, a THF or melee subbing /THF may be something to consider for trick attacking behind the tank for more enmity control. Melee start getting very strong WSs at level 50+ which may cause issues for a tank's enmity, especially if melee are not subbing /NIN.

It may be difficult to put a traditional party together as it needs a specific line up of jobs (specifically healer/tank/support roles). It may be easier to forgo the tank/support in favor of getting to exping faster depending on what jobs are seeking.
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The traditional party's DPS/exp rate may suffer if there is a tank a main healer and a support in it, and all melee/frontline DPS are subbing ninja and/or there isn't at least 1 skillchain organized with a strong closer (i.e. RNG THF WAR) and/or a magic burst (i.e. BLM RDM NIN).
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=== Searching for and Inviting Party Members ===
Type in the command '''/sea all x-x invite'''. (You can also use '''inv''' instead of '''invite'''.) Where '''X''' is the levels of folks you want to search for. For example: '''/sea all 19-29 inv''' will populate a list of people leveled from 19 to 29 seeking a party.
 
 
If you see someone seeking for a role you need to fill in your party you can select them from the list and message them directly via '''/tell''' and ask them to join your party.
 
'''Note:''' ***It is considered rude to invite people without first talking to them.***
 
People typically use the auto translate when /telling party seekers to invite them. Ex: (Hello!) (Experience points) (Party) (Level Sync) 36 (Crawlers Nest)?
 
'''Note:''' Multiple jobs can fit multiple roles, i.e.: RDMs can act as a main healer or support in a traditional party. Make sure to ask if they can fill that role. Some folks prefer a specific role.

Once the party seeker agrees to join your group, you can invite them from the populated list you created from the /sea all x-x invite command.

'''Consider "spamming" the "/sea all invite x-x" command.'''
 People that want to party are logging in all the time. Especially during prime time. You have a better chance of catching someone by spamming "/sea all 20-30 invite" over time for example."

'''Note:''' Some party seekers have a few questions about your party before they agree to join...where's the camp, what's the level sync, etc? You don't have to have an exact answer but just have a general idea. Ex: "Thinking 29 Level Sync at Bibiki Bay. We @4/6, got heals and tank covered."

'''It can take some time to get a full party together! 20-30+ minutes is not uncommon. Patience wins the day.'''

===Level Sync Considerations===
When putting a party together, most of the time you will have 1 person be the [[Level Sync]]. This basically means everyone else will be synced to that person's level. Having the party level synced evens out the exp gains for everyone and makes it much easier to decide on a camp. Level sync allows up to a 10 level difference between all party members without any exp penalties. You technically have a 20 level range to search for party members to fill needed roles. Make sure you check in with your party member about agreement on the level sync.

Level sync only works by syncing levels of people who are higher level DOWN to match the person who is the level sync. Backline jobs/mages may be under the level sync by a level or two (maybe even more at higher level ranges). An under-leveled mage is not as big of a deal than an under-leveled frontline melee.

'''Not finding the right jobs for your party? Try yelling.'''
 
/yell in a city and you can broadcast what you are seeking for. Ex: (Experience Points) (Party) (Looking for Members) (Level Sync) 40 @4/6 Need (Healing Magic) and (Support Role Job) (/tell)

'''Still don't have a full group and not finding the right jobs?'''
 Try asking your current party members. They might have someone in their linkshell who could fill the missing spot as a healer or DPS/etc.'''

== Party Tactics ==
You're the leader! Huzzah! That means you set the tone and your party members will look to you for setting up party tactics. 2 important things to coordinate in a party are DPS [[skillchains]] and [[Magic Burst]]s. Sometimes the DPS jobs are knowledgeable in skillchaining and magic bursting and they will naturally coordinate with eachother. Sometimes they may need some direction.

'''Skillchains'''
 
A skillchain happens when melee use their [[Weapon Skills]] in certain combinations. Depending on the order of WS an effect will happen and extra damage is created. Melee need 1000TP+ to use a WS, so in order to SC effectively and seamlessly melee will need to be looking at eachother's TP in the party window. As soon as the opener sees they and their partner have TP to WS they use their WS. The partner follows after.
 
[[File:HXUIPartyTP.png|middle|thumb|Melee 3 and 5 have TP to SC (HXUI addon)]]
 
Jobs that magic burst will also be looking at melee TP as well because it will tell them when the melee are going to SC and they will follow with bursting.

If your DD jobs are not skillchaining and bursting you are leaving a lot of party DPS on the table and it will take longer to defeat mobs. Don't be afraid to at least suggest certain party member's do certain things if you, the leader, are noticing a lack of coordination. Ex: "SMN and WAR please skillchain together. Raging axe > Double Punch Gravitation".

[[Skillchains]] have been buffed on horizon (no longer a chance to resist the damage) to incentivize players to work together. Skillchains add additional damage (40%-100% of the WS used to close the chain) against mobs for faster kills and open up the option of magic bursting. As the party leader it will be on you to at least encourage your melee to skillchain with each other at level 30+. You want to aim to have at least 1 dedicated opener and 1 closer in your party. You can certainly spam weapon skills but you are missing out on additional damage with chaining. Especially if you are partying with a THF.

Any melee, tank or summoner can be an effective closer or opener. THF and /THF makes for a VERY effective closer with sneak and trick attack. Tanks can make effective openers for a higher DPS/melee to close.

Ideally your party will want to have at least 2 skillchains set up. With 4 frontline, each of them will have a partner. Alternatively, your frontline could set up a 3 step chain.
 

Study up on [[skillchains]] with these charts:
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChartbyGrayson.png|thumb|center|700px|Skillchain Chart]]
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[[File:HorizonSkillchainChart2.png|thumb|center|700px| Level 2-3 Skillchains Chart]]
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For more details about skillchains and horizon era+ skillchain changes, check out: https://horizonffxi.wiki/Category:Weapon_Skills
 

Note: Distortion and Detonation are very popular skillchain at lower levels, especially with THF in a party to close with sneak/trick attack. Many jobs/weapons, even summoner avatars, can open/close distortion and detonation.
 
 
'''Magic Bursts'''
 
So know that you know about SCs MBs are like extra extra damage. Magic bursts are boosted on Horizon (+magic accuracy, +magic attack bonus, -enmity) for even faster kills. If you're partying with a black mage you most certainly will want to coordinate at least 1 skillchain (between 2 melee DPS, melee/tank + THF, tank + melee DPS, tank/melee DPS + summoner) for them to burst on. The MB damage on top of the SC damage can be devastating.''' A decently geared party (~level 30+) that coordinates skillchains and magic bursts can make quick work of mobs 9+ levels higher than them.''' Traditional jobs that can magic burst: BLM, RDM, SMN, NIN, DRK. NINs consider (double) bursting with ninjutsu.
 
 
{{Property| Detonation }} = Burst Aero
 
{{Property| Impaction }} = Burst Thunder
 
{{Property| Scission }} = Burst Earth
 
{{Property| Reverberation }} = Burst Water
 
{{Property| Liquefaction }} = Burst Fire
 
{{Property| Induration}} = Burst Blizzard
 
{{Property| Transfixion }} = Burst Light
 
{{Property| Compression }} = Burst Dark
 
{{Property| Fusion }} = Burst Fire and Light
 
{{Property| Fragmentation }} = Burst Thunder and Aero
 
{{Property| Distortion }} = Burst Water and Blizzard
 
{{Property| Gravitation }} = Burst Earth and Dark
 
{{Property| Light }} = Burst Light, Fire, Thunder, Aero
 
{{Property| Darkness }} = Burst Dark, Water, Earth, and Blizzard
 
 
'''Off Tanking and Enmity Considerations'''
 
PLD WAR SAM and NIN can be main tanks but it's also a good idea to consider having an off tank in your party, someone who can take hate for a bit (Using provoke as WAR main or sub job) while main tank recovers. This is especially effective with ninja or samurai sub/main jobs to mitigate damage. SMNs can also support damage mitigation with blink or stoneskin. This gives more breathing room for the main tank and also allows THFs to trick attack multiple people in your party. At lower levels an off tank can also be considered a "first voke", a front line job that will provoke (subbing WAR or WAR main) the mob at the beginning of a fight, and allow a THF to sneak and trick attack on the main tank. WARs and SAMs make great off tanks. A "first voke" is not necessary at level 50+ if partying with a THF for Trick Attack as that's when they get the Assassin job trait.
 
 
WAR and SAM tanks may struggle a bit keeping enmity on their own and will benefit a THF buddy tricking on them and/or off tank buddy.
NIN tanks may also struggle a bit in keeping enmity and maintaining damage mitigation with shadows at lower levels and will also benefit from off tanking/SATA.
 
 
'''Food'''
 
Nudge your party members to eat food! Your party members will perform much better with the increased stats that food provides. Especially when fighting incredibly tough mobs. Generally tanks want to eat seafood/defensive food, melee want to eat meat for attack or sushi for accuracy, black mages want to eat pies for +INT, and healers want to eat cookies or mushrooms for +hMP/-enmity.
 
 
'''Speed of kills'''
 
1 other consideration for xp party tactics is controlling the rate of how fast your party is defeating mobs. This becomes more important at higher levels when DPS jobs become more powerful. The exp chain timer caps at about 1 minute past exp chain 5. This means in order to maintain a chain 5+, your party must be defeating a mob at least every 50-55 seconds.

It is possible to obtain chain 20+, 30+, 100+! '''The longer your party can maintain an exp chain, the more exp your party gains over time.''' However, if your party is consistently quickly defeating mobs...the camp will run out of mobs for the puller to pull. The puller will then need to wait on respawns....and the exp chain will break. Your exp chain will start from 1 with a smaller exp bonus, instead of continuing a consistent higher exp bonus with chain 5+.

Consider communicating with your DPS to time defeating mobs every 50-55 seconds at higher level/merit parties to maintain chain 5+! Ask if everyone can use an addon that tracks exp chains/timers. Sometimes it's better to hold TP/free nuking/DPS by keeping mobs alive long enough to allow timely respawns and maintain exp chains, instead of always doing as much DPS as possible.

Leveling parties can do well with only 3 DPS that are coordinated. The rest of the spots can be filled with a healer, puller, and either a tank or support. More DPS can overkill and cause respawn issues which will break chains.

== EXP Camps ==
A good party leader will be knowledgeable of where the party can go to get some exp. Visit: https://horizonffxi.wiki/EXP_Camps for ideas in where you can camp.
 
 
The sweet-spot/target-level of mobs you want to fight with a full party is 6-9 levels higher than the level of your party. These mobs will check as Incredibly Tough and it is considered the most time-efficient manner in getting exp. If your party is skilled and/or has a bard and/or black mage, you can target mobs 10+ levels. You generally want to aim for consistent exp chains 4-5s.

An alternate camp mindset is to target mobs 4-7 levels higher than the party, and aim to quickly defeat them for high exp chains (6+). The quick pace of defeating lower level mobs is comparable to targeting higher level mobs that give more exp. Players that aren't well geared may benefit more from this type of party as player to mob level difference is not as big. The puller will need to pull full faster or consider having a "roaming party" where your party moves around the area, defeating enemies quickly, instead of camping in 1 spot. There kinds of parties get more popular at the higher levels (~68+). A main tank is less necessary for these types of quick parties and most likely frontline will be subbing /nin for shadow damage mitigation. A main healer may not be necessary as well, where healing is shared among the backline mages.

For non-traditional/new player parties you can certainly target lower level mobs. Just be mindful that you cant gain exp chains on mobs that are lower levels than your party is.
 
 
'''Consider What You Are Fighting'''
 
Does the mob use silence or paralyze attacks? Do they have defense up abilities? Are they casters? Consider bringing jobs that will counter monster abilities! You may need someone who can dispel/silena/poisona/stona in your group to effectively fight certain monsters.
 
*Consider having a BLM in your party for big magic bursting if fighting crabs, pugils, crawlers, or beetles. These mobs have higher than average defense and/or evasion. Extra bonus points for having a RDM or BRD or /RDM (64+) for dispel because these mobs have abilities that will further increase their defense/evasion.
*Consider having at least 1 ranged DD (BLM, RNG) in your party if fighting flies. Cursed sphere against 4 front line jobs is ouch.
*Consider asking BLM to use /WHM subjob and lean more towards an off-healer/debuffer/cleanser if your party is going to be facing mobs with AoE or multiple status ailment abilities (flies, courels, beastmen, evil weapons, etc), and the party does not have a support job like SMN or RDM (4 frontline, 2 backline type of setup). BLM can still magic burst and cast drain for extra DPS, but may want to consider holding back free nuking, to save mp for supporting the party.
*Consider having a WHM in your party if fighting Courels (silence, paralyze), Lizards (petrify), flies (Cursed sphere, AOE) or Cockatrice (petrify, silence). At later levels RDM/WHM can cover silena. RDM/WHM will never have stona to cure petrification however.
 
'''Consider Camp Limitations'''
 
Some areas can only support 1 party. It's a good idea to search an area before heading there to see if there already is a party exping there. Use the menu or type the command /sea "ZoneName" to pull up a list of people and their levels in an area.
 
 
The zone names require abbreviations that aren't always intuitive, though. Use [https://ffxiclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Command/search this link] for a list of abbreviations. Ex: /sea "CrawlNest" will show you a list of people currently in Crawler's Nest.
'''Note:''' ***Be advised that you need to have been in that zone before in order to see a list populate of who's currently in the zone! 
 
Although any mob unclaimed is technically up for claim it is considered rude to camp on top of another party and won't help your reputation on the server.
 
==Party Compositions and Strategies==

=== No Support? No Problem. AKA Burst Party===
This strategy is for a a viable EXP party setup that does not rely on traditional support jobs (e.g. Bard). When executed correctly, this lineup offers competitive EXP/hour, high player interaction, and reduced downtime waiting for specific jobs.

Era+ changes (job traits, weaponskills, Magic Burst adjustments) and modern addons (e.g. TParty, HXUI, Chains) significantly improve the consistency of this strategy compared to original 75-cap FFXI.

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Party Composition
* '''1 Tank'''
* '''2 Melee DPS'''
** One melee opens skillchains
** Ranged DPS (RNG) can fill one melee slot
* '''1 Thief (THF)'''
** Puller, enmity control, debuffs, skillchain closer
* '''1 Black Mage / White Mage (BLM/WHM)'''
** Magic Bursts, crowd control, backup healing/debuffs
* '''1 Healer'''
** WHM, RDM, or SMN

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Core Concept

If a party has a reliable '''tank''' and '''healer''', a dedicated support job is not required.

Instead of waiting for a Bard or support to log in, the party fills remaining slots with DPS and a Thief and immediately begins gaining EXP. This setup emphasizes Classic FFXI mechanics: skillchains, Magic Bursts, enmity control, and coordinated play.

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Core Strategy

This party functions around '''burst damage cycles''':

# DPS pay careful attention to party member's TP in the party window
# Melee + THF execute a skillchain
# BLM performs one or more Magic Bursts
# Mob is defeated quickly
# Repeat every pull or every other pull

Coordination is required, but the payoff is high burst damage and efficient kills.

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Role Breakdown

Thief
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Manages party enmity (SATA, Collaborator, Accomplice)
* Closes skillchains behind the tank using '''Sneak Attack''' and '''Trick Attack'''
* Setup improves significantly at '''level 50+''' with '''Assassin'''

'''''Note:''''' Use of '''Bully + Acid Bolts''' is strongly recommended for fast kills.

Black Mage (BLM/WHM)
* Performs Magic Bursts (often double bursts)
* Crowd control (Sleep, Bind, Stun)
* Backup healing, debuffing, and cleansing as needed
* May reduce free nuking to conserve MP in longer chains

Other Melee DPS
* Focus on sustained DPS
* Avoid weaponskills during the primary skillchain unless assigned
* Can form secondary skillchains when coordination allows

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Advanced Optimization: Dual Skillchain Rotation

With sufficient coordination, the party can establish two alternating skillchains:

* '''Chain A''' – THF + partner → Magic Burst
* '''Chain B''' – Tank or other melee → Magic Burst

This creates a consistent rhythm:
* Mob 1 → Chain A → Burst
* Mob 2 → Chain B → Burst
* Repeat

Result: Increased kill speed and higher EXP/hour.

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Alternate Strategy: Multi-Step Skillchains
*Typically involves a PLD tank using Starlight to maintain MP. They will be outside of skillchaining.
** THF + melee can form 3-step chains
** BLM may land 2–3 Magic Bursts during the 3-step
** Tank maintains enmity through cooldown abilities and by Trick Attack+WS+SC of THF

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Recommended targets (low AoE, predictable behavior):

* Crabs
* Crawlers
* Bats
* Birds
* Dhalmels
* Courels
* Beetles
* Bees
* Raptors
* Doomed
* Buggards
* Sheep

Avoid when possible without support:
* Flies
* Rabbits
* Beastmen
* Rocs

If fighting AoE-heavy mobs:
* BLM may sub '''/WHM''' for curaga support.
* Party should lean on bursts, debuffs, and crowd-controlling as needed.

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Tank Considerations

Paladin (PLD)
* Sword preferred for increased damage and skillchain flexibility
* Club viable for MP sustain (e.g. Starlight)
* Use '''Cover''', '''sentinel''', '''shield bash''', etc., to protect melee that may take aggro.
* Consider accuracy food (e.g. Ikra Gunkan)

Ninja (NIN)
* Enables frequent alternating skillchains
* May also magic burst ninjutsu

Alternative Tanks
* WAR/NIN, DRK/NIN (37+ with Stun), SAM/WAR (35+ with Seigan and Third Eye) are viable for a first voke/hate
** Dual Skillchaining highly recommended for fast kills/before shadows run out and are on recast
* At least one melee should sub '''/NIN''' for SATA positioning prior to level 50

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Healer Considerations

White Mage (WHM)
* Emphasize '''Regen''' spells for MP efficiency
* '''Divine Seal + Regen''' (50+) is highly effective for tanks
* '''Devotion''' MP prioritized for PLD tanks

Red Mage (RDM)
* Strong due to '''Refresh'''
* May struggle with Petrify Virus or heavy AoE
** Remedies recommended

Summoner (SMN)
* Viable but MP-intensive
* Must choose between buffs (Hastega/Spring Water) and healing throughput

'''BLM handles self-care; healer focuses primarily on frontline.'''
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General Notes
* Expect less Haste than BRD parties; Magic Burst damage compensates
* Requires communication and coordination
* Strong at low levels, excellent at '''50+''', and highly competitive with dual/rotating skillchains
* Can rival traditional support parties when executed well

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Alternative Variations
* All-melee /NIN setups possible with shadow rotation and dual/rotating skillchains
* BRD may replace THF as puller (fewer skillchains, weaker enmity control)
* Extra melee may replace THF to be the puller. May limit use of acid bolts in the leveling party.
* Heavy DD (RNG, DRG, DRK, etc) may replace BLM with careful threat management and focus on creating skillchains for burst damage to defeat mobs before shadows expire. DRK may focus on stuns to support shadow/threat management of party members.

===No tank? No problem. AKA Melee/TP Burn Party===
This section describes a melee-focused DPS EXP party setup that operates without a dedicated tank. Damage mitigation is handled through '''Utsusemi''' shadows, enmity rotation, and rapid kill speed. This setup is commonly referred to as a '''Melee Burn''' or '''TP Burn''' party.

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Common Party Compositions
Any of the following variants are viable:

* '''4 Melee/NIN + BRD (Puller) + Healer'''
* '''3 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer + SMN'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + Support'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN (one acts as puller) + Healer + DRG/WHM'''
* '''4 Melee/NIN + THF (Puller) + Healer'''

'''''Note:''''' Parties consisting of '''5 Melee/NIN + 1 Healer''' are doable but fair warning due to healer strain and limited crowd control.

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Core Concept

When a dedicated tank is unavailable, this strategy replaces tanking with '''shadow rotation'''.

All frontline melee sub '''/NIN''' (level 24+) to gain '''Utsusemi: Ichi'''. Damage is mitigated by rotating enmity between melee as shadows wear off, while the healer and support stabilize HP and MP.

This setup relies on:
* Fast kills
* Controlled pulling
* Active enmity awareness
* Strong healer/support coordination

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Role Expectations

Melee (/NIN)
* Maintain Utsusemi shadows at all times
* Rotate enmity when shadows drop
* Avoid holding hate without shadows
* Communicate when shadows are down
*At least one melee should provide:
** '''Provoke''' (WAR/NIN or SAM/WAR with Seigan) or '''Stun'''(DRK/NIN) or '''Flash''' (PLD/NIN) for enmity establishment

Thief (THF)
* Primary puller
* Applies defense debuffs via '''Acid Bolts'''
* Assists with enmity control and shadow management with accomplice and collaborator
* Can briefly tank using '''Sneak Attack + Weaponskill'''
* Bard may also be the puller instead of THF

A competent THF and/or DRK significantly increases party stability.

Healer
* Maintains frontline HP aggressively
* Monitors shadow uptime and enmity
* Healing load is heavier than tank-based parties

Support / Utility

Bard (BRD)
* Most common support choice
* Often pulls mobs with songs and sleeps
* Provides songs, debuffs, and pulling
* Enables faster TP gain and smoother rotation

Red Mage (RDM)
* Provides Refresh and debuffs
* Consider sub '''/BLM''' to contribute Magic Bursts and Drain
* MP economy is weaker than in retail; solo-healing 5 melee is risky

Summoner (SMN)
* Provides Hastega and Refresh-ga and Warcry-ga
* Backup heals
* Light DD with bloodpacts, closes chains
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Recommended Mage Count
For non-tank melee burn parties:
* '''At least two mages''' are recommended (WHM, RDM, BRD, SMN, or BLM)

Single-healer setups with no backup support greatly increase the risk of deaths and downtime.

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Job-Specific Variations

Samurai (SAM/WAR)
* May acts as hybrid tank/DPS
* Uses '''Seigan''' and '''Third Eye'''
* Provides Provoke for first hate and emergency enmity control

Dragoon (DRG/WHM or DRG/RDM)
* Acts as DPS with backup healing
* Provides utility without stressing healer MP

Paladin (PLD/NIN (swords) or PLD/SAM (staff))
* Functions as DD, support, and pseudo-tank
* Can Flash on pull and stabilize hate early
* Can Focus on creating light based skillchains to MB Holy.

Dark Knight (DRK/NIN)
* Can function as a co-tank
* May use Stun, Weapon Bash, and other enmity abilities to support WAR/NIN
* May use Great Sword WS to support multiple skillchaining opportunities for burst damage

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Skillchains
* Skillchain coordination is not as common in TP Burn parties
* Damage output relies primarily on sustained melee DPS
** Chains may be coordinated however if your party contains a THF, DRK, or BLM even.

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Risks and Limitations
* HP can drop rapidly if shadows fall unexpectedly
* Healer workload can be high
* Limited crowd control without a mage support
* Mistakes are punished more severely than in tank-based parties

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===Magic/Mana Burn Party===
Typically consisting of 2 SMNs and 4 BLM. Or 2 SMN and 4 WHM for cure burning.

Both SMNs skillchain and BLMs burst. 1 SMN pulls and 1
SMN buffs and heals.

Have a plan for when SMN skillchain misses.

Manaburn parties can take on mobs at least 10+ levels than the group. Just make sure all mages are up to date on -AGA/AoE spells.

===Pet/Jug Burn Party===
*5 BSTs, 1 Support

*4 BSTS, 1 THF/BRD/Puller, 1 healer

===Merit Parties (74+)===
Party composition is a bit different than traditional parties with the aim to reduce damage taken/downtime. Basically all melee use /NIN subjob for utsu ichi/ni, and play "hot potato" with the mobs (/SAM is OK for 2 handed weapon using seigan and third eye but not recommended for all front line to use). Emphasis on a "tank" is not as needed at 74+ as melee have access to utsu ichi/ni. BUT a first voke/flash is highly recommended.

It is possible to set up a merit party like a standard party though . If you do have a PLD/WAR or NIN/WAR + THF for keeping hate on them in your merit party all other melee could sub /sam /war or /thf even for increased DPS.

Note: At least 1 WAR/NIN, NIN/WAR, SAM/WAR (using siegan and third eye), WAR/SAM (using seigan and third eye), or PLD/NIN recommended for a first voke or flash.

'''A merit party may also consider having less than 6 people in it, nixing a DPS. If all DPS are highly geared/skilled, your group may be killing too fast and be waiting on mob spawns, meaning loss of exp chains/exp rate. Additionally, with [[signet]] on, groups gain bonus exp with less than 6 people in it.'''
*Another idea is to form a '''low man farming+merit party.'''
**3-4 level 75s can get together and target EM-VT mobs that drop valuable items and crystals to sell on the [[Auction House]]. Your group can also farm beastmen and kindred seals like this too. A balanced trio of 75s can make consistent chain 5s against T-VT mobs. 4-5 75s can target VT-IT mobs for consistent chain 5s. Make some money and get some merits+beastmen/kindred seals!
** THF/NIN + melee/NIN or RDM/NIN + mage/WHM or WHM/whatever is a good baseline to work with. You'll probably want a WHM if facing mobs that can petrify for [[Stona]]. If the mage is WHM try setting up a light or fusion chain for MB Holy.

== Time Considerations ==
So your SAM and DRK are skillchaining, your BLM is bursting, your BRD is pulling, and your RDM has heals covered! Things are moving smoothly... However unlike other modern MMOs there is no "end of instance/party" that is established by the game. It is up to the players to determine how long they are going to be partying for. Ideally everyone has hours to party but RL does trump FFXI at the end of the day.

Typically, the average player has about 90 minutes to party. At around the hour mark, consider checking in with your party about how long they have left to exp. Ex:"Anybody need to go soon?" "Everyone good to keep going for at least 30 more minutes?" Party members may also tell you/the party leader they need to go soon in chat.

'''At higher levels (50+) the exp needed to level up jumps considerably. Consider providing time structure to your party. Not having a sense of when the party is over or when they can take a break can be stressful to your party members. Generally, it is a good idea to plan for and tell your party members that after an hour everyone can take a break. Food buffs are generally 30m-1hr so this strategy can sync nicely with game mechanics. Ex: "Hey everyone let's exp for an hour and then take 5."'''
 
 
If some party members need to go soon you do have some options. Do you need replacements? If it's only 1-2 people that need to leave soon, consider searching for other people to replace. Sometimes party members will happily search for their rep, sometimes they may ask you to find a rep. Consider having at least another hour available for the rest of the party to exp for reps.
 
 
Does the party need to end? If 3+ party members, or yourself, need to head out then it may be best to call it soon. A popular way to call a party's end is when somebody gains a level. Ex: "Anybody close TNL?" "I'm 500 tnl." "OK let's call it when RDM gets their level." Another common way to end a party is at the end of a chain 5 exp chain. Ex: "Let's call it after this exp chain."
 
 
Are you the one that needs to leave soon? If you need to leave but everyone else is good to keep going, ask if someone wants lead and find yourself a rep.
 

Breaks are fine! It's OK to ask to take a 5-10 min break. Exping can be tiring. After an exp chain 5 and/or when your food buffs wear off is the ideal time to take a breather. Run to the restroom, refill the coffee, take out the dog, stretch, make a snack... Ex: "Hey guys after this chain 5 let's take 10. (Breakga)."

==Make Some Contacts==
Was the healer on top of heals/hastes/debuffs? Was the black mage on top of the magic bursts, debuffs, and off heals? Was a melee pumping out the DPS? Was someone especially entertaining/vibing with the group? Consider taking note of good party people and searching for/inviting them to your next party! Or ask them what their schedule is like to coordinate a time to party again in the future.

You may consider creating a [[linkshell]] and inviting players to your linkshell that you liked playing with. This will make it easier for you to keep in contact with them and you might even make some long time friends that will help you with progression/missions/quests/etc.

== Setting the Tone ==
With great power comes great responsibility! People talk/suggest, but the party leader is the one that makes the decisions (i.e.: where the camp is, what jobs will be in the party line up/who to invite, etc.). As the party leader you also set the tone of your group - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior. Usually party people are easy going, want to cooperate and will adjust if asked, but sometimes party people need more direction.
 
 
Is someone a newer player to FFXI? They may need some extra help in learning their role in the party and/or finding the camp.
 
 
Does a party member not agree with the party strategy? Ex: a melee does not want to skillchain, or BLM does not want to backup heal or MB.
 
 
Is someone being offensive, rude, or complaining too much? Don't be afraid to call them out on their behavior or change the subject. Nobody likes a party pooper! Are they continuing to be rude/offensive/complain?
 
 
As the party leader you have the option of talking to them, making adjustments as needed. Or "No Thanks", finding a rep and kicking the problem player who just wants to do their own thing/is being rude.
 
 
'''When deciding to kick a problem person from your party, consider first looking for a rep and once the rep arrives, you can kick, to reduce downtime. But... if the problem person is REALLY being a problem then kicking them sooner rather than later is probably the best thing to do.'''
 
 
Overall the most important thing about being a party leader is COMMUNICATION. Chat with to your party members. Tell them what you are thinking. Help them understand their role more if they need direction. Praise them for doing a good job. Thank them for the heals. Applaud their DPS. Congratulate their level ups. Joke around with them. FFXI is a SOCIAL game. The flow of combat is pretty chill/slow compared to other/modern mmorpgs, so there is room for typing/chatting/being social.

== Conclusion ==
As the party leader you get to call the shots! Don't try to control every little thing though if things aren't going perfectly. If the party is getting experience points at a decent rate and things are going smoothly it's better to to just let things go. Have fun. It's a game.

Many people think that starting an exp group is stressful but I hope this guide helps you overcome that. Being a party leader in FFXI can be a rewarding experience that can't be matched on other MMOs. All it takes is some general knowledge of party tactics, job roles, camps, giving directions, and being friendly. OK so maybe that is a little bit stressful :)

This guide was created by Grayson. This guide is considered an ongoing work in progress so please feel free to visit again for more updates! Thanks.