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Final Fantasy 14’sPatch 6.4 is here with another substantial content drop to keep us all locked into the world of Hydaelyn forever, bringing much-needed tweaks and changes to PvE, PvP, and other activities. The newPvP Series 4 Malmstonesare amongst the latest additions, giving you more things to look forward to as you grind the PvP.
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Like the past PvP Series, you can expect to earnnew Mounts, Minions, Emotes,and Adventure Plate customization optionswhen leveling your Malmstones up, making your efforts in the crucible against other players well worth it.
Series 4 PvP Overview
Before we dive into the rewards you can expect from theSeries 4 Malmstones,let’s review how muchMalmstone EXPis needed to complete it and obtain all the unique items for this Series.
Level 30+
20,000 EXP Per Level
Much like all the other seasons, there areonly five out of the 30 Malmstone Levels that offer unique rewards,with therest of them earning you Trophy Crystals,which can be exchanged for gear by visiting theCrystal Quartermasterin theWolve’s Den Pier(X:4.4, Y:6.1).
Once you obtainLevel 30on your Series Malmstone, you can continue earning5,000 Trophy Crystalseach time you accrue20,000 EXP.However,Level 25 will grant you the last unique item of the Series,allowing you to stop your grind there if you don’t care for or need Trophy Crystals.
Claiming Series 3 Rewards
Lastly,if you have anyunclaimed rewards from Series 3,you canstill acquire themby selecting the “Previous Series” option in thetop-left corner of the Series Malmstone page.If you have nothing to claim, this option will not be available to you.
All previous Series rewards will be available later,but when, where, and how you obtain them are still unknown. So, if you missed out on some of the awesome items that were part of past Malmstones, you can still get them at some point in the future.
Series 4 Malmstone Rewards
As we outlined above, there are onlyfive itemsfor you to earn inSeries 4,as the rest will be Trophy Crystals that you’re able to exchange for unique gear in the Wolve’s Den Pier. This Series offersunique Emote, Mount, Minion, and Adventure Plate customization options,which you can find more about below!
Level 5 Malmstone Reward
Ourfirst Malmstone Rewardis theBallroom Etiquette - Heartfelt Sincerety Emote,which has yourcharacter place their hand over their heart while offering their most profound gratitude or condolencesto whoever their target is. This becomes available to you atLevel 5!
Levels 10 And 20 Malmstone Rewards
Framer Kitsare the items you receive atMalmstone Levels 10 and 20,withAramitama Framer’s Kitbecoming available atLevel 10andNigimitama Framer’s KitatLevel 20,respectively.
Aramitama’s Framer Kitshowcases aharsh green wave of water acting as a backdrop to the rage of a fighter,making it a perfect fit for those that love combat. TheNigimitama’s Framer Kitrepresents acalming blue wave,making it a must-have for those thatmastered the art of patience and collectiveness!
Level 15 Malmstone Reward
Malmstone Level 15is where we get ourRubellite Weapon Minion,which fans ofFinal Fantasy 7will instantly recognize as theRuby Weapon,with itsdeep red body, sharp claws, and intimidating look.This is a must-have for fans of Final Fantasy 7!
Level 25 Malmstone Reward
Our last reward atMalmstone Level 25is theTraveling Supporter Identification Keywhich grants you theTraveling Supporter Mounton use, making it an excellent way to cap off your Series 4 grind. Thisodd bipedal machina with a bright smile and long earswill make all your grinding worth it!
How To Earn Series EXP
Finally, you may want to know the best ways to earn Series EXP to quickly obtain the new and wonderful items outlined in the section above. Before we do this, let’s review what each mode offers regarding Series EXP payout for winning and losing.
900 EXP
700 EXP
1,250 EXP
750 EXP
1,500 EXP
As you can see,longer modes such as Frontlines and Rival Wings offer more EXP per match,whether you win or lose,than Crystalline Conflict.But there’s ahuge caveathere:You can complete roughly two to three Crystalline Conflict matches in the span it takes to finish one of the others,making it the best option for farming Series EXP.
In addition to that,completing your Daily PvP Roulettes will also grant you lots of needed Series EXP,so be sure to do those as well if you want to level up your Series Malmstones faster. Lastly, whileCrystalline Conflict is the best mode for quick EXP,youdon’t have to grind it if you don’t enjoy it,just play what you like, and you will reach Level 25 in no time!
