Revelations Strategy Guide FFXI

[Daemon]

Introduction to Beastmaster

This is an introduction to Beastmaster. The purpose of this guide is to help you gain a basic understanding of how to play this job in order to solo and accomplish many goals on your own when you have difficulty finding other people to party with.

Unlocking Beastmaster Job
Quest Name: Save my Son
Starting NPC: Dietmund (G-11)
Location: Lower Jeuno
Reward: Beast Whistle, 2100 gil, ability to become a Beastmaster
Lvl Requirement. 30

WALKTHROUGH
Speak with Dietmund in Lower Jeuno (G-11). A cutscene will trigger when you open the door. During the evening at (22:00-04:00), head over to Qufim F-8 and follow the path down the cliff to the bottom. If you are below level 45, carry silent oil or sub a job with sneak in order to avoid agro from the Kraken guarding the Night Flowers. Check the Night Flowers, which will be glowing. After the cutscene, head back to Lower Jueno and return to Dietmund's house.

After completing the quest "Save My Son", walk to Upper Jeuno and speak with Brutus located in the Chocobo Stables. Talk to him to receive your reward.

Lets take a quick look at the combat skills for Beastmaster.

• Axe A-
• Scythe B-
• Dagger C+
• Club D
• Sword E
• Evasion C
• Parrying C
• Shield E

Notice Axe Skill is Rank A- therefore your primary weapon of choice will be Axe.

One of the weaponskill quests you can unlock is Decimation.
NOTE: Although this Weaponskill may be old, having it unlocked can help you accomplish trials requiring Weaponskill Points better.

Weaponskill: Decimation
Quest Name: Axe the Competition
Starting Zone: Jeuno Upper
Starting NPC: Brutus [G-7]

Description: You must have Axe skill of at least 240 and be at least level 71 to begin this quest. If you're ready to accept the mission, head to Upper Jeuno and speak with Brutus.

Ok let's take a look at the Merit Weaponskill Ruinator.

Merit Weaponskill
Ruinator
Skill level: 357
Description: Delivers a four-hit attack. Accuracy varies with TP.
In order to obtain Ruinator, the quest Martial Mastery must be completed.
This Weapon Skill's first hit fTP is duplicated for all additional hits.
Aligned: Aqua Gorget, Snow Gorget & Breeze Gorget.
Aligned: Aqua Belt, Snow Belt & Breeze Belt.

This Weaponskill requires Aqua, Snow or Breeze Gorget/Belt.
Gorgets are Quested in Tavnazian Safehold by doing the Quest "In the name of Science"
Start NPC: Yurim
Location: Tavnazian Safehold J-8 Upper Level

TAVNAZIAN SAFEHOLD
Aqua Gorget
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Aqua_Gorget
Snow Belt
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Snow_Gorget
Breeze Belt
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Breeze_Gorget

ABYSSEA - ULEGUERAND
Ogopogo - Aqua Belt
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Ogopogo
Isgebind - Snow Belt
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Isgebind
Empousa - Breeze Belt
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Empousa

Properties
Element: None
Skillchain Properties: Distortion/Detonation
Modifiers: STR:86~100%, depending on merit points upgrades.
Upgrade: Lv.1 86%, Lv.2 89.5%, Lv.3 93%, Lv.4 96.5%, Lv.5 100%

The Modifier on Ruinator is STR, so you will need high STR to make this Weaponskill powerful.

Here are some pieces of gear that will also help you increase your weaponskill damage.
Mekira-oto +1 Auction House>Armor>Head
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Mekira-oto_%2B1

Ogier's Breeches Jueno Stage VI Voidwatch Gaunab
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Ogier's_Breeches

Imperial Kaman 15,000 llrusi Atoll Assault Points
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Kaman


Foods to help you Increase Weaponskill Damage
Red Curry Bun Auction: Food>Meals>Breads & Rice
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Red_Curry_Bun

Red Curry Bun+1 Auction: Food>Meals>Breads & Rice
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Red_Curry_Bun_%2B1

Red Curry Auction: Food>Meals>Soups
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Red_Curry

Ambrosia Abjuration: Auction: Others>Cursed Soup
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Ambrosia
Note: This Requires Oblation Abjuration http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Oblation_Abjuration

Dragon Soup Auction: Food>Meals>Soups
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Soup

Dragon Steak Auction: Food>Meals>Meat & Eggs
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Steak


Pet Equipment
Shepard's Chain
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Shepherd's_Chain

Location: Misareaux Coast
Notorious Monster: Okyupete
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Okyupete

Beast Bazubands
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Beast_Bazubands

Location: Mamook
Notorious Monster: Dragonscaled Bugaal Ja
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Dr...aled_Bugaal_Ja

Moepapa Stone
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Moepapa_Stone

Location: Dynamis Valkurm Dunes
Notorious Monster: Lost Fairy Ring
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Lost_Fairy_Ring

Oneiros Cappa
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Oneiros_Cappa

Location: Dynamis Sand'Oria
Notorious Monster: Steelshank Kratzvatz
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Steelshank_Kratzvatz

Sabong Earring
http://wiki.bluegartr.com/bg/Sabong_Earring
Location: Burrow Researcher
Price: 25,000 Research Marks

Petfoods
I'm only going to list 2 Petfoods as these are mainly the ones you will be using.
Pet Food Zeta Biscuit
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Pet_Food_Zeta_Biscuit

Pet Food Theta Biscuit
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Pe..._Theta_Biscuit


Beastmaster Pets
Once again I'm only going to cover 2 Pets, as the issue with FFXI is limited Inventory. These will be enough to accomplish the goals you need.

Faithful Falcorr
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Faithful_Falcorr

Jug: Lucky Broth
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Broth
Calls Faithful Falcorr.
Lv. 86 BST

Gooey Gerard
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Gooey_Gerard

Jug: Cloudy Wheat Broth
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Cloudy_Wheat_Broth
Calls Gooey Gerard.
Lv. 95 BST

Magian Trial Elemental Path Axes
Astolfo (Physical Damage Taken -11%)
http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Axe_Trials


Atma of the Ducal Gaurd
(Guard) Damage Taken -: Major
(HP Below 50%) Damage Taken -: Superior (-50%)
(HP Below 50%) Movement Speed -: Superior

Obtained By:
Purchase from Atma Fabricant in Abyssea - Grauberg for 1000 cruor after completion of Dominion Ops 1, 2, 3, and 6. Must also complete the Quests The Egg Enthusiast and Brugaire's Ambition (Requires fame level 3).

This thread is still under development.