{"id":34691,"date":"2025-12-01T12:32:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=34691"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:22:54","slug":"ffxiv-patch-7-4-into-the-mist-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ffxiv-patch-7-4-into-the-mist-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Guide \u2013 Into the Mist: New Raid, Dungeon, Trials &amp; QoL Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/\">Final Fantasy XIV<\/a> Patch 7.4, <em>Into the Mist<\/em>, arrives on<strong> December 16th<\/strong> and marks the first major step into the post-Dawntrail era. With a fresh arc for the Main Scenario, a dramatic new raid tier, and sweeping quality-of-life changes, players have much to prepare for ahead of launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know before and after patch day, including:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A breakdown of the <em>Into the Mist<\/em> Main Scenario and new Treno-inspired zone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Arcadion (Heavyweight Division) raid details, including Savage release timing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mistwake dungeon preview and expected loot themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hell on Rails and Tsukuyomi&#8217;s Pain: <\/strong>trial mechanics and unlock tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Phantom jobs and gear from the Occult Crescent update<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosmic Exploration on Oizys and new mission types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PvP updates:<\/strong> new Frontline map, balance changes, and Series 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold Saucer additions, Hildibrand questline updates, and lifestyle content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major system improvements: <\/strong>Glamour freedom, Command Panel, Strategy Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crafters and gatherers: <\/strong>new raid recipes, tools, and scrip gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic insights and how to prepare for Market Board volatility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre-patch checklist: <\/strong>currency caps, materia, inventory, retainers, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content unlock requirements and timeline for Patch 7.4 through 7.45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the full breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-1.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Guide \u2013 Only the Warrior Faces the Heavyweight Tier in Final Fantasy XIV: Into the Mist\" class=\"wp-image-34692\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-1.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-1-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-1-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-block-prize\">\n    Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span>promo code<\/span> for a discount to save on all your boosts.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patch 7.4 Main Scenario &amp; Battle Content Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Scenario: Into the Mist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the main story of <em>Dawntrail<\/em> now concluded, Patch 7.4 serves as the first major step in building the narrative bridge to the eventual 8.0 storyline. The central narrative will be Krile-centric, confirming earlier theories about the direction of the post-<em>Dawntrail<\/em> story. After the machinations in Alexandria were thwarted, the focus shifts to Krile as she confronts a lingering question from her past. Preview screenshots confirm that familiar Scions including Y&#8217;shtola and G&#8217;raha Tia will play a key role alongside Krile; the presence of other companions like Thancred is speculated but not yet officially confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The patch&#8217;s title is evocative, as &#8220;mist&#8221; is a recurring element in the <em>Final Fantasy<\/em> series. Screenshots reveal a mysterious new location that bears a striking resemblance to the city of Treno from <em>Final Fantasy IX<\/em>. Visual cues, including a specific statue emblem, strongly suggest the new zone is heavily inspired by the &#8220;dark city.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Raid: The Arcadion (Heavyweight Division)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-38.webp\" alt=\"Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4 \u2013 New Raid, Main Scenario Quests &amp; Tragic Figure Unfolds in a Once Foreign Homeland\" class=\"wp-image-34694\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-38.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-38-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-38-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The finale of the <em>Dawntrail<\/em> raid series arrives with its heavyweight division. The wrestling theme has been a particular highlight of the expansion, and this final tier offers the chance to fully embrace the spectacle. The story&#8217;s culmination against the backdrop of the threat of psychonecrosis promises high stakes. The theatrical nature of the raid could allow for dramatic moments, such as a &#8220;Wrestlemania-style&#8221; entrance for the Warrior of Light. The Normal difficulty will be available with the patch release, while the Savage version is delayed until <strong>January 6th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Dungeon: Mistwake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new dungeon, Mistwake, appears to be the journey into the aforementioned Treno-inspired location. Screenshots showcase a variety of environments, from what looks like an abandoned station to areas filled with vibrant colors and beautiful cityscapes. The gear sets from Mistwake continue a trend of less role-defined aesthetics, a fitting choice given the sweeping changes being made to the glamour system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Trial: Hell on Rails<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new trial pits players against a terrifying, unholy locomotive\u2014a clear homage to the Doomtrain from <em>Final Fantasy VIII<\/em>. The fight appears to take place on a platform where players will resolve mechanics while the train looms large. This encounter will be available in both Normal and Extreme difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Unreal Trial: Tsukuyomi&#8217;s Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Unreal trial for this patch cycle is Tsukuyomi&#8217;s Pain, a return to one of the more challenging encounters from the <em>Stormblood<\/em> expansion. Players will once again face the Lady of the Moon in a high-stakes, level-synced battle that demands coordination and mastery of its mechanics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PvE Job Adjustments &amp; Patch 7.4 Balance Preview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with every major patch, players can expect a round of job adjustments to fine-tune balance for the new <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/savage-raids\/\">Savage raid tier<\/a>. The development team has not released a detailed changelog yet. This section will be updated with a full breakdown of all PvE job buffs and nerfs once the official 7.4 patch notes are live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PvP Updates: New Frontline and Job Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-36.webp\" alt=\"Explore FFXIV 7.4: Grand Champion\u2019s Crown, New Variant Dungeon &amp; the Realm Reborn Glam Restrictions Update\" class=\"wp-image-34697\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-36.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-36-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-36-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Patch 7.4 kicks off a new season of player-versus-player combat, introducing a new map and a fresh wave of balance changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Seasons:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/pvp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PvP<\/a> Series 10 begins with the launch of Patch 7.4, alongside the start of Ranked Crystalline Conflict Season 18.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Frontline Map: Worqor Chirteh:<\/strong> Set in the vibrant region of Urqopacha, this new map (accessible from level 30) will be added to the daily Frontline roulette. A key feature is its dynamic weather system, which will introduce gameplay-altering effects, similar to the environmental shifts seen in some <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/crystalline-conflict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crystalline Conflict<\/a> arenas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action Adjustments:<\/strong> General PvP action adjustments are confirmed for both Frontline and Crystalline Conflict to tune job balance. The exact PvP action changes will be added once the official 7.4 patch notes are live. Additionally, there are indications that replica versions of old rewards from The Feast may become available at some point during the 7.4x patch series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Content: Hildibrand, Occult Crescent, Variant Dungeon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-10.webp\" alt=\"Into the Mist \u2013 Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4 Brings a New Planet, Faux Commander Fight &amp; Crafting Recipes to Fearsome Heights\" class=\"wp-image-34699\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-10.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-10-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-10-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Occult Crescent Update (7.4x)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 7.4 patch cycle delivers a significant content update for the Occult Crescent, focusing on new jobs and gear progression. It&#8217;s important to note that this is not the major new zone expansion, which is planned for Patch 7.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Three New Phantom Jobs:<\/strong> Players can unlock and master the Mystic Knight, Dancer, and Gladiator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Phantom Accessories:<\/strong> New accessory pieces will drop from various Occult Crescent activities, including critical engagements and treasure chests. These accessories will feature set bonuses, adding a new layer to gearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phantom Weapon Upgrade:<\/strong> The next step in the Phantom Weapon relic questline will become available, allowing weapons to be upgraded to item level 775.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Rewards:<\/strong> Expect new minions, <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/mounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mounts<\/a>, and other cosmetic items tied to mission milestones and Phantom Weapon progression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cosmic Exploration: Oizys Missions, Tools &amp; Rewards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A new star system is open for exploration, offering new missions, tools, and rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Destination: Oizys:<\/strong> This twin-ringed planet, home to floating rocks and the remnants of a gravity-defying civilization, is the next stop for explorers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cosmic Tool Enhancements:<\/strong> Tools can be upgraded to item level 765 through a new series of enhancement quests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Mission Type:<\/strong> &#8220;Ruin Exploration&#8221; missions will offer a lore-focused experience with unique rewards. Expect new minions and mounts, including a prominent spacesuit-style <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/glamour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">glamour <\/a>set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further Hildibrand Adventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The comedic adventures of Inspector Hildibrand are set to continue in the 7.4 patch series. Players can look forward to the next chapter in the \u2018Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures\u2019 questline, which will carry on the Manderville family saga and likely introduce new cosmetic rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Variant &amp; Criterion Dungeon: The Merchant\u2019s Tale (7.4x)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-35.webp\" alt=\"Warrior\u2019s First Step in Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4: The Cruiserweight Division Conquered, the Heavyweight Tier Begins\" class=\"wp-image-34701\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-35.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-35-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-35-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Arriving later in the 7.4x patch cycle (traditionally in the x.45 patch), The Merchant\u2019s Tale is the next installment in the Variant and Criterion Dungeon series. This installment features a unique aesthetic, taking place within a living painting that brings a concept-art or watercolor style to life. The content is structured into three distinct modes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Variant:<\/strong> The story-focused, casual difficulty mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced:<\/strong> A new mid-to-high difficulty mode for 2-4 players, featuring a boss-rush format where the dungeon&#8217;s three bosses can be challenged in any order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Criterion:<\/strong> The highest difficulty setting, which will also be streamlined to focus exclusively on challenging boss fights without trash mobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifestyle, Housing, and System Improvements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gold Saucer: Air Force One &#8211; The Cieldalaes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The popular Air Force One GATE receives a brand new course set in The Cieldalaes. This new version involves shooting down targets over the open sea and features encounters with enemy airships and a massive kraken-like boss near Hullbreaker Isle, providing a fresh way to farm MGP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Housing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-13.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV 7.4 Live Letter Reveals Tragic Figure, Frontline Campaign, and the Unholy Locomotive That Evokes Intense Pathos\" class=\"wp-image-34703\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-13.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-13-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-13-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Patch 7.4 is expected to add the usual wave of new furniture and d\u00e9cor items. However, major system overhauls, such as new wards or interior size increases, have not been announced for this patch and are anticipated closer to the 7.5 cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Major System &amp; Quality of Life Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patch 7.4 introduces a suite of significant improvements aimed at refining the player experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Glamour Revolution:<\/strong> The patch will finally implement the highly anticipated removal of role and level restrictions for glamouring armor. This will unlock unprecedented levels of character customization. The main exceptions are weapons, which cannot be glamoured across disparate types.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Command Panel:<\/strong> This new UI element is designed to alleviate hotbar clutter. It provides four separate panels, each with 25 slots, to house frequently used but non-urgent actions like emotes, gear sets, and macros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Strategy Board:<\/strong> An in-game tool for creating and sharing visual strategies for duties. This &#8220;whiteboard&#8221; can be displayed during combat and aims to bring the functionality of popular third-party websites directly into the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duty Support:<\/strong> The system will be expanded to include the Level 44 dungeon Dzemael Darkhold and the Level 47 dungeon The Aurum Vale. Additionally, a quality-of-life improvement for Duty Support will grant players &#8216;revival stacks&#8217; after dying to a boss, allowing them to endure multiple knockouts on subsequent attempts without a full reset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New UI Themes:<\/strong> Two new color schemes, &#8216;Clear Green&#8217; and &#8216;Clear White,&#8217; will be added to the theme settings. These options offer greater visibility and may appeal to players using light-mode accessibility preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/final-fantasy-xiv-gil.webp\" alt=\"Buy FFXIV Gil\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy FFXIV Gil<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/gil\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patch 7.4 Release Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-13.webp\" alt=\"Living Memory Awaits: Final Fantasy XIV 7.4 Update Adds Beneficial Accessories, El Segundo Missions &amp; Diving Deep into Duty\" class=\"wp-image-34704\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-13.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-13-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-13-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Patch<\/td><td>Release Date<\/td><td>Content Highlights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7.4<\/strong><\/td><td>December 16, 2025<\/td><td>&#8211; <strong>Main Scenario: <\/strong>Into the Mist-<strong> Dungeon: <\/strong>Mistwake &#8211;<strong> Trial: <\/strong>Hell on Rails (Normal\/Extreme) &#8211; <strong>Raid:<\/strong> The Arcadion (Normal) &#8211; <strong>Unreal Trial: <\/strong>Tsukuyomi&#8217;s Pain &#8211; <strong>PvP: <\/strong>Frontline map &amp; Series 10 &#8211; <strong>Cosmic Exploration:<\/strong> Oizys &#8211; Major QoL updates (Glamour, Strategy Board, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7.41<\/strong><\/td><td>January 6, 2026<\/td><td>&#8211; <strong>Savage<\/strong>: The Arcadion (Heavyweight Division) &#8211; Phantom Weapon Relic upgrade (i775)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7.45<\/strong><\/td><td>~February\u2013March 2026<\/td><td>&#8211; <strong>Variant &amp; Criterion Dungeon: <\/strong>The Merchant\u2019s Tale &#8211; <strong>Occult Crescent: <\/strong>Phantom Jobs &amp; Accessories &#8211; Hildibrand Adventures continue &#8211; Additional side quests and rewards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Content Not Arriving in 7.4<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of the current previews, no new Island Sanctuary, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/deep-dungeons\/\">Deep Dungeon<\/a>, or <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/blue-mage\/\">Blue Mage<\/a> content is scheduled for the 7.4\/7.4x window. Those updates are expected closer to Patch 7.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patch 7.4 (December 16, 2025):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main Scenario: <\/strong>Into the Mist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dungeon:<\/strong> Mistwake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trial: <\/strong>Hell on Rails (Normal\/Extreme)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/raid-boost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raid<\/a>:The Arcadion \u2013 Heavyweight Division (Normal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unreal Trial:<\/strong> Tsukuyomi\u2019s Pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frontline: <\/strong>Worqor Chirteh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cosmic Exploration: <\/strong>Oizys &amp; Cosmic Tool quests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gold Saucer GATE:<\/strong> Air Force One \u2013 The Cieldalaes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All major QoL updates (Glamour, Command Panel, Strategy Board)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patch 7.41 (January 6, 2026):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raid: <\/strong>The Arcadion \u2013 Heavyweight Division (Savage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phantom Weapon upgrade step (i775)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patch 7.45 and Later:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Variant\/Criterion Dungeon: <\/strong>The Merchant\u2019s Tale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Occult Crescent:<\/strong> New Phantom Jobs &amp; accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further Hildibrand Adventures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continued side quests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting, Gathering &amp; Market Prep for Patch 7.4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-44.webp\" alt=\"From Glam Restrictions to Rightful Ascension \u2013 Everything in Final Fantasy XIV 7.4 Launching Tuesday, December 16\" class=\"wp-image-34705\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-44.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-44-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-44-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New for Crafters and Gatherers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Crafted Raid Set:<\/strong> The final crafted battle set for the Arcadion raid tier will be introduced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Recipes and Nodes:<\/strong> New Master recipes and legendary gathering nodes will be available. These nodes will be the primary source for materials used in the new raid gear, making early access and efficient routing a priority for gatherers aiming for high profits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Consumables:<\/strong> New raid food and tinctures will be essential for Savage progression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Scrip Gear:<\/strong> The final scrip gear set for Disciples of the Hand and Land will be added. This set serves as a more accessible, budget-friendly alternative to fully pentamelded crafted gear, allowing more players to meet the statistical requirements for new Master recipes without a massive <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/gil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gil <\/a>investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Market Board Predictions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early-Patch Spikes:<\/strong> Expect high prices for new raid food\/tinctures, Levinchrome Aethersand, intermediate crafting materials, and Grade 11-12 materia as players rush to prepare for the new raid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustained Demand:<\/strong> The full crafted battle set will remain in high demand for at least three weeks, as tomestones alone will not be enough to fully gear a character by the time Savage launches on January 6th.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Market Influences:<\/strong> Materials from the new Cosmic Exploration star, Oizys, will compete with existing scrip-based materials, potentially creating new arbitrage opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patch 7.4 Pre-Patch Checklist: Tomestones, Materia, Inventory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-17.webp\" alt=\"New Variant Dungeon &amp; Main Scenario Define FFXIV Patch 7.4: A Second Shadow Over Alexandria\u2019s Releasing Light\" class=\"wp-image-34707\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-17.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-17-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-17-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Currency and Tomestone Management:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Tomestone:<\/strong> The new weekly-capped currency will be <strong>Allagan Tomestones of Mnemonics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Old Tomestones:<\/strong> <strong>Allagan Tomestones of Heliometry <\/strong>will be deprecated and can be exchanged for <a href=\"https:\/\/ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com\/wiki\/Allagan_Tomestone_of_Mathematics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Allagan Tomestones of Mathematics<\/a>. Cap your Mathematics (the uncapped tomestone) to purchase new crafting materials on day one. <strong>Allagan Tomestones of Aesthetics<\/strong> will be completely removed, so trade them in before maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hunt Currencies:<\/strong> Participate in Hunt Trains to cap tomestones and acquire Sacks of Nuts, which are vital for Grade 11 and 12 materia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Currency Type<\/td><td>Status in Patch 7.4<\/td><td>Player Actions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Allagan Tomestones of Mnemonics<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 New weekly-capped tomestone<\/td><td>Earn through dungeons, raids, trials<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Allagan Tomestones of Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 Remains as uncapped tomestone<\/td><td>Cap before patch to prep for crafting mats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Allagan Tomestones of Heliometry<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c Deprecated<\/td><td>Trade for Mathematics before maintenance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Allagan Tomestones of Aesthetics<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c Removed entirely<\/td><td>Spend before patch day or lose them<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sacks of Nuts<\/strong> (Hunt currency)<\/td><td>\u2705 Still active<\/td><td>Use for materia and rare crafting mats<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stockpiling Materia:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The release of a new raid tier will cause a surge in materia demand. Use Roulettes, high-level duties, and Materia Transmutation to build a healthy supply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wondrous Tails and Its Strategic Value:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Gold Certificate (three lines) from Wondrous Tails offers exceptional rewards. Exchanging it for materia can yield upwards of 500,000 Gil in value during the first week of the patch, while choosing an &#8220;Ornate&#8221; piece of the new crafted gear provides a best-in-slot item with five guaranteed materia slots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inventory and Glamour Prep:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inventory and Armoury Chest:<\/strong> Clear out at least 20-30 slots in your inventory and check your Armoury Chest capacity to make room for new items, materials, and gear. Pay special attention to accessory and off-hand slots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glamour Plates:<\/strong> While the glamour system is becoming more flexible, it&#8217;s wise to ensure your favorite job-locked glamour plates are saved correctly, as the update may change how some items are categorized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retainers:<\/strong> Organize retainer inventories and clear out market sale slots to be ready to sell new crafted items and materials on patch day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Unlock New Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-29.webp\" alt=\"Patch 7.4 FFXIV Guide \u2013 Explore Pacific Coast Highway of Pain as the Nation\u2019s People Begin Their Next Trial\" class=\"wp-image-34708\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-29.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-29-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-29-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Content<\/td><td>Unlock Quest<\/td><td>NPC &amp; Location<\/td><td>Prerequisites<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dungeon: Mistwake<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA (in patch notes)<\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>Completion of Main Scenario up to Patch 7.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trial: Hell on Rails<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA (in patch notes)<\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>Main Scenario progression<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unreal Trial: Tsukuyomi\u2019s Pain<\/strong><\/td><td>Fantastic Unrealities (expected)<\/td><td>Painfully Familiar NPC \u2013 Idyllshire (X:7.0, Y:5.9)<\/td><td>Unlock Unreal via Faux Hollows<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Occult Crescent<\/strong><\/td><td>One Last Hurrah<\/td><td>Expedition Messenger \u2013 Tuliyollal (X:17.1, Y:11.8)<\/td><td>Must have completed 7.3 Main Scenario<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cosmic Exploration: Oizys<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>Likely from Celestial Surveyor \u2013 Ultima Thule<\/td><td>Completion of previous cosmic tool quests<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-block-prize\">\n    Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span>promo code<\/span> for a discount to save on all your boosts.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlock information for the Mistwake dungeon, Hell on Rails trial, and Tsukuyomi\u2019s Pain (Unreal) will be updated with exact quest names and NPC locations once they are revealed in the official patch notes. As a reference for players who have not started it, the base unlock for the Occult Crescent is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quest:<\/strong> &#8220;One Last Hurrah&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NPC:<\/strong> Expedition Messenger \u2013 Tuliyollal (X:17.1, Y:11.8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4, Into the Mist, arrives on December 16th and marks the first major step into the post-Dawntrail era. With a fresh arc for the Main Scenario, a dramatic new raid tier, and sweeping quality-of-life changes, players have much to prepare for ahead of launch. In this guide, we\u2019ll cover everything you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33680,"featured_media":34709,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[93,3],"tags":[703,702,704,706,701,707],"post_kind":[97,400],"ppma_author":[127],"class_list":["post-34691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ffxiv","category-all","tag-ff14-7-4","tag-ffxiv-7-4","tag-ffxiv-7-4-guide","tag-ffxiv-7-4-into-the-mist","tag-ffxiv-patch-7-4","tag-ffxiv-patch-7-4-into-the-mist","author-dina"],"acf":[],"authors":[{"term_id":127,"user_id":33680,"is_guest":0,"slug":"dina","display_name":"Dina","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dina-avatar.webp","url2x":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dina-avatar.webp"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33680"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34691"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34691\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34691"},{"taxonomy":"post_kind","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_kind?post=34691"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=34691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}