*SPOILER* So I think the new primal in 3.5 part 2 is...

[Dualblade]

It can be a Steps of Faith like trial without any weapon drop

I'm hoping it'll be as mechanic dependant as the original SoF and doesn't get nerfed. I really do.

[MilesSaintboroguh]

I'm hoping it'll be as mechanic dependant as the original SoF and doesn't get nerfed. I really do.

Considering that Stormblood requires 2.0 and 3.0 completed to allow access, ain't gonna happen.

[LineageRazor]

On the topic of needing the faith and worship of followers to sustain him/her/it, let's not forget that every Primal has a powerful tool in their kit for securing this, even if no worshipers exist: Tempering. There's nothing in the game that implies that Primals instantly go poof once their last worshiper dies or loses faith. They may well have plenty of time to wander around and collect followers.

Considering that Stormblood requires 2.0 and 3.0 completed to allow access, ain't gonna happen.

Sadly, as much as I, too, would like to see an epically climactic battle to end the expansion, SE isn't going to do anything that might hamper sales of their next expansion. They want ALL current players to be able to complete the Main Scenario. The best we can hope for is that they allow the final battle to have teeth for a little while before they nerf it into the floor in order to allow the lowest common denominator to pass it without too much trouble.

I'm a bit surprised they haven't nerfed Nidhogg, to be honest - that fight is part of the Main Scenario and can still be rough if a lot of newbies are involved (particularly if one of them is a Healer). Of course, Nidhogg HAS gone through the "natural" nerfing progress caused by higher gear ilvls and the addition of Echo. Perhaps SE felt that was enough.