Guide to Field Operation: Occult Crescent
Learn everything we know about the new Field Operation planned for Patch 7.2, taking place in a new instance called the Occult Crescent! This instance will be similar to previous Field Operations, and likely tie into the Dawntrail Relic Weapons.
What is Occult Crescent in FFXIV?
Occult Crescent is new Field Operations content releasing in Patch 7.2 of Dawntrail. Expected to function similarly to The Forbidden Land, Eureka and Save The Queen, players will explore the unmapped terrain and battle against the isle's inhabitants.

Exploration and Combat are the main focus of Occult Crescent, and will be how players progress. By partaking in battles, players can raise their Knowledge Level, which will greatly influence the outcome of battles on the isle. Players must have a Combat job at level 100 to enter.

Identical to Skirmishes in Save The Queen, encounters similar to FATEs will occur on the isle, which can be completed solo or collaboratively with other players.

Once enough Skirmishes have been completed, a Critcal Engagement will spawn, which have more challenging mechanics and grant greater rewards when completed.

Once enough progression has been made, players will unlock a unique raid similar to Delubrum Reginae that can be tackled by up to 48 players at a time.

Unique to this content, players can equip power-ups known as Phantom Jobs that give access to new actions. These can be equipped independently of a player's main job.


What Rewards are Available in Occult Crescent?
It is not currently know exactly what rewards will be available. Expect this space to be updated once we know more!
Changelog
- 11 Feb. 2025: Guide Added.
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