3.0 Relic Quest Speculation (SPOILERS)

[Alahra]

I don't think having a finished Zodiac weapon will result in a huge benefit for progression, though Yoshi's statement to that fact was somewhat vague so it's still a possibility. I'd imagine we're more likely to get something cosmetic.

My original line of thought was akin to yours, that the 3.0 relic questline would begin with the Zodiac stage, meaning those of us with Zetas would already be a little bit ahead. Given the recent revelation that the new jobs will not have Zodiac weapons at all, though, I'm not so sure that will be the case now. Chances are we'll see a new type of Relic entirely (perhaps Mythics reborn, if they follow the FFXI naming conventions).

What we might see, if they do intend to give us a slight progression edge, is the ability to transfer our Zeta's stat configuration to the future relic, though, so that we don't have to go through whatever new stage they put in to customize the new one. I would be fine with that.

[Callinon]

(perhaps Mythics reborn, if they follow the FFXI naming conventions).

I really hope they don't. Calling the 2.x weapon a "relic" caused so many problems with perception and expectation.

[Alahra]

I really hope they don't. Calling the 2.x weapon a "relic" caused so many problems with perception and expectation.

I think they know what people's expectations for the questline are now, though (they clearly didn't initially, however). While the Zodiac line wasn't near as punishing as the original implementation of Relics in FFXI, it was extended over time and large enough in scope that I think those expectations have been met well enough when you consider that XIV is a Theme Park MMO.

That being said, I don't know if they'll actually go with Mythic or not, since a large number of the Mythic names were used for the Unidentified Tomestone weapons back in 2.2. I'm hoping for NIN to get Kannagi just for the nod to my personal favorite REM weapon though.

I don't think it will either. Probably a .001% increase in drop rate for whatever RNG nonsense they roll out.

I'd hope it's something slightly more substantial than that!

[Brill_]

I don't think having a finished Zodiac weapon will result in a huge benefit for progression

I don't think it will either. Probably a .001% increase in drop rate for whatever RNG nonsense they roll out.