May 2016 Version Update

Update Notes - http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/50529-May-10-2016-%28JST%29-Version-Update

New Items - https://www.bg-wiki.com/bg/May_2016_Version_Update_Changes

Updating wiki. It is unusual the patch notes are not available before I have the update. Someone *** up lol.

Looks like the new armor set is Usukane.

Hizamaru Somen +1
DEF:110 HP+60 STR+30 DEX+26 VIT+24 AGI+21 INT+12 MND+10 CHR+17 Accuracy+38 Attack+26 Evasion+84 Magic Evasion+59 "Magic Def. Bonus"+3 Haste+6% "Martial Arts"+10

Hiza. Haramaki +1
DEF:136 HP+100 STR+37 DEX+33 VIT+31 AGI+25 INT+20 MND+17 CHR+25 Accuracy+40 Attack+28 Evasion+89 Magic Evasion+69 "Magic Def. Bonus"+6 Haste+4% "Regen"+10

Hizamaru Kote +1
DEF:101 HP+40 STR+17 DEX+40 VIT+35 AGI+13 INT+7 MND+21 CHR+22 Accuracy+37 Attack+25 Evasion+70 Magic Evasion+43 "Magic Def. Bonus"+2 Haste+4% "Critical Parry"+20

Hiza. Hizayoroi +1
DEF:118 HP+60 STR+47 VIT+29 AGI+21 INT+24 MND+11 CHR+16 Accuracy+39 Attack+27 Evasion+75 Magic Evasion+75 "Magic Def. Bonus"+5 Haste+9% Weapon skill damage +5%

Hiza. Sune-Ate +1
DEF:80 HP+30 STR+25 DEX+28 VIT+20 AGI+31 MND+3 CHR+25 Accuracy+36 Attack+24 Evasion+108 Magic Evasion+75 "Magic Def. Bonus"+5 Haste+3% "Dual Wield"+7

Some of those new grips are really nice though, shame about the weapons.

Yeah I was just thinking that, Ruau. Need acc badly for my Monk and it looks like I got it. The only thing I was kind of hoping was for less haste just to give me an excuse to dig out my Black Belt, but it already beats cap on haste there (9 on the legs.. daaaamn.) But yeah, except for the feet (I think I've got a better Herculean boots), I think I have my Acc set for my Monk and Puppetmaster now. Now if I could just get 8400 more boulders to upgrade my Verethragna...

If they are from Ambuscade it is very possible those are base stats that can be augmented.

So I'm looking at this "Faux Usukane" set, and I notice that there isn't a single "Store TP" stat on the whole set.

Boy did SAM get screwed in this update! The set does look good for MNK though, and it's "ok" for PUP, it's mainly a master DD set, as this set has ZERO pet stats on it.

I'm really not excited about any of this gear to be honest...

Abdhaljs Needle is a new item. Weapon augments, maybe? Because they barely edge out Delve mega boss weapons otherwise.

Unless they're just adding more to the capes. Or possibly for armor.

Patch notes say nope.

notes finally up http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/50529-May-10-2016-%28JST%29-Version-Update

the dev's said theres a new "abdhaljs" item that will change the stats on capes without losing their rank

Preeeetttyyy

Wow, dat SMN update became elemental siphon tweak? Something doesn't add up lol.

That sword, judging by the thumb, is an event exclusive item and has no function.
R.I.P Pretty sword.

I hope those weapons are augmentable or else yes, they are seriously ****!

Probably not. Su1 NPC buyable for 100,100 gil.

According to the notes, they're Su weapons that you can buy from a vendor, I wouldn't expect much outta them, lol.

No idea how to HQ unless they're craftable as well though.

Increase the number of rewards, not hallmarks? Does this mean items are going to drop from certain Ambuscade battles as well?

Ah, must be a revamped version of Unity/Eminence type gear for your everyday noob.

I'm thinking the weapons can be crafted. That's the only explanation I can think of that would explain the +1 versions of the weapons in the .dats

server up

they don't drop anything inside the bcnm i doubt thats changed.
Also i assume the new battle content drops stuff for the HQ weapons, but it wouldnt suprise me if that content is entirely skip able seeing you need 500 Merit points just for 1 entry.
Most people i know haven't even got any Potpourri, i only have 150...

I didn't even realize that there was a cap to Siphon tbh...

We got a shiny new BP grip though, so I'm not gonna complain too much lol.

Previous Ambuscade armor set can be purchased with Gallantry. Along with cape augment items and the needle. And various currency.

Initial thoughts from a NIN PUP MNK SAM:

Head is really nice for PUP TP for non-Kenkonken (or KKK with minimal buffs so not hitting delay reduction cap) due to the MA+10 and healthy amount of acc. Also nice for uncapped delay for MNK, but more so for PUP who can't use Adhemar or Dampening Tam like every other light DD...

Body is not particularly good if you have access to NQ Ryuo, Adhemar (NIN MNK), or Reisenjima bodies. I guess a decent option for people who can't get those.

Hands aren't great, decent acc piece for people who can't get T1 Reisen gear (which can also get other good stats like TA), Adhemar, etc.

Legs are pretty darn nice for STR WS, with good acc and WSD. Rao have more STR but lack Acc/WSD. For SAM, Valorous Hose need very good augs to be better.

Feet are I guess a NIN DW option for low buff situations, decent acc choice for others but shoukd be beaten by well augmented T1 Reisen feet.

I'm a little bummed we didn't finally get an ilevel movement speed +12%/18% piece for the martial arts jobs from this set. Other than Adoulin reward ring, MNK PUP SAM and dawn-dusk NIN have no ilevel options.

Assuming this means I get my full +18% now? If so, about time.

You obtain Marks of Gallentry if you enter the content with friends, this allows you to buy last months set.
HQ Pear crepes are in total Hallmarks, and Sublime sushi ++1, Caliber ring (2300 HM.), Facility ring. (3900HM), Panacea (6500HM), and the full +1 set is avaliable for 14500HM at HQ same as last time.


ALSO REALLY ANNOYING CHAT LINES TELLING YOU WHEN THE ROOMS OPEN.
"Page 2 flares up, Page 3 flares up, Page 1 flares up"
uguuughghghhggghhhhh

Grips from the new battle content? if so, will be a long slog. lol.

The NQ version is definitely sold by Vendor: Antonia, but I'm almost wondering if you're half correct. Maybe you have to purchase the NQ from Vendor, in order to create the chance at the HQ synthesis. Maybe it will use an old item we already have to fuse together. The HQ is BARELY even a jump in stats though when you look at them.

Also, the update notes say nothing about where the grips/+1 versions come from either, and they aren't shown to be sold by a vendor. So it's a possibility that they are obtainable via ambuscade as one of the 'extra rewards' you can get by using Abdhalj's Seal.