Voidwatch Test Server Findings

[Kari]

There will most likely be an NPC in each outlands city. Check Rabao and Kazham.

This is true. Found Atmacite guys + GM NPCs in all three towns.

[Slycer]

thats like 28 new voidwatch NMs, HOLY SHIT!

It's a good thing they are adding that many - until relic+2 is in the game, there's like nowhere else lv 91-95 gear will be coming from (outside probably a couple random pieces in the new KC/HKC fights and a couple more in the new WoE areas). That is, unless they have some surprise(s) in store.

Definitely looking forward to it, though, I was also expecting something much lower, like in the ~15 range.

[Colenzo]

It's a good thing they are adding that many - until relic+2 is in the game, there's like nowhere else lv 91-95 gear will be coming from (outside probably a couple random pieces in the new KC/HKC fights and a couple more in the new WoE areas). That is, unless they have some surprise(s) in store.

Definitely looking forward to it, though, I was also expecting something much lower, like in the ~15 range.

I absolutely agree, I can't wait!

[Kari]

Some of these NMs are absolute badasses though.
Fun fights, if you can live. xD

Trying to do a couple with a randomly made alliance on the test server atm.

[Colenzo]

If you figure some of them out, post info! I wan't to be ready to do this crap before it comes out xD

[Kari]

Yuhtunga Jungle is a Rafflesia reskin named Holy Moly.. Spawned with two Moly's, they didn't seem to have much HP, it resummoned when it used Soothing Aroma to charm, otherwise not too bad.

We went and did this again, with almost a full alliance.
But, of course, we didn't know like 14 of these random people, so gimpiness and lack of communication everywhere. Most had never done VW before.

But, anyway.
As has been stated, it spawns with two adds.
If you kill an add, you get a message:

A surge of extradimensional power courses through your veins!
Spare the fiend no mercy!"

If you kill the second one, it'll say:

Alignment surge extended! (2-chain).

Currently, I have absolutely no idea what this does.

When it uses Soothing Aroma, anyone in range gets charmed, and it respawns any missing adds.
Bloody Caress was a Drain.
Viscid Emission was AoE Amnesia.
Blighted Bouquet was AoE Mute + Damage.
Unsure if any other TP moves are used.

There seemed to be some sort of Poison? Bio? Aura going around. I can't tell if it came from the NM, the adds, or both.
I can tell you it was absolutely LOVELY when you were weakened and something ran by you.

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As far as general Voidwatch, some people might have noticed that the "Current Known Issues" they released said there was a bug with one of the KIs.
The KI gives you better hints for JA/WS procs, but occasionally gives no text for the hint.
For example "Ladybug family abilities" instead of "Pet Abilities".
I can ONLY HOPE that they will make a Magic version next Voidwatch episode.

[Damane]

28 new voidwatch NMs oO... I really doubt all of them are clustered with gear, so I will guess that some will be required to upgrade the empy weapons.

[Colenzo]

How big is the refflesia? pics!!

[Fereydoon]

NM is average size, Adds are half size.

[Colenzo]

boo, I want huge raffleshia ;/

[Karbuncle]

Really not very productive, But some of those Atmacites are actually rather amazing.

I saw a Regain+2 one in the set, a "Sphere: Refresh", a Waltz Potency+20% One... Some really nice ones.

[Colenzo]

another sphere refresh? because if so thats awesome

[Khiinroye]

Atmacite of Devotion is the existing sphere refresh. The new ones are:

Atmacite of Mysticism: MP+4% AGI+4 MAB+5
Atmacite of Rapidity: MND+10 Fast Cast+4 Snapshot+4
Atmacite of Preparedness: VIT+5 INT+4 MDT-4%
Atmacite of Deluges: Enmity+10 VIT+10 sTP+10 DA+2%
Atmacite of Promises: MND+4 RAcc+5 Waltz Potency+20% Song Casting Time -4%
Atmacite of Latitude: MND+4 Subtle Blow +5 TP Bonus +50 Haste +2%
Atmacite of Finesse: INT+5 Ratt+4 RAcc+10 Magic Burst Damage+20
Atmacite of Coercion: STR+4 AGI+4 Accuracy+5 Regain+2

Old atmacite:

Atmacite of Destruction: MP+50, MAB+10, Fast Cast +2
Atmacite of Onslaught: DEX+4 AGI+10 Spell Interruption Rate Down 20%
Atmacite of Devotion: MND+10 Enmity-10 Sphere Refresh +1
Atmacite of Temperance: DEF+20 HP+50 DEX+4
Atmacite of Discipline: HP+5% All Attributes+1 MDB+5 Save TP+20

Old atmacite (lv 5 values, still need lv 10 info):

Atmacite of Incursion: Dex+5 Attack +5 Ranged Attack +5
Atmacite of Exhortation: MP+3% CHR +5 Magic Accuracy +2 Sphere: Regen +1
Atmacite of Persistence: STR +5  Accuracy +2  PDT -2%
Atmacite of Eminence: HP+2% STR+2 INT+5 Double Attack +1%

Most of the old atmacite stats so far have a linear progression from the lv 5 values.
Onslaught's dex only went up 1, Devotion's refresh sphere is still 1, and discipline's hp% and MDB went from 3->5.

[Kalasin]

The Caturae Pil has a Gaze attack that inflicts Terror+Doom, fun.

I forgot the names, but Ru'Aun Gardens has the red Celaeno mob, it casts Firaja and the like from the start, and spawns with 3 pixie adds that are mage type as well.

[LidenbokValour]

Is there a LS/group that will be doing VW's at 95 on Siren? lol Looks like I am going to need one for this. Rejoice!

[Foldypaws]

Old atmacite (lv 5 values, still need lv 10 info):

Atmacite of Incursion: Dex+5 Attack +5 Ranged Attack +5
Atmacite of Exhortation: MP+3% CHR +5 Magic Accuracy +2 Sphere: Regen +1
Atmacite of Persistence: STR +5  Accuracy +2  PDT -2%
Atmacite of Eminence: HP+2% STR+2 INT+5 Double Attack +1%

Most of the old atmacite stats so far have a linear progression from the lv 5 values.
Onslaught's dex only went up 1, Devotion's refresh sphere is still 1, and discipline's hp% and MDB went from 3->5.

Persistence and Eminence stay linear, 10 STR 4 Acc -4% PDT @10 for Persistence, HP+4% STR +4 INT +10 DA +2% for Eminence.

[Kari]

Because the Ifrit's Cauldron warp was borked, I was originally avoiding checking the NM, but I finally went over to do it.
I was pleased.
http://bucket.bluegartr.com/24bea92d...839599abec.png

[ronin sparthos]

Awesome.

Anyone care to tell what Voidwatch grouping is in Zi'tah?

[Rocl]

Qufim Island is, obviously, the Mantis. Kaggen.

With both Barrier Tusk (-15% DT?) and Harden Shell (so ~720DEF) he hit me for 330-500 damage. It functions like an Iron Giant, what with normal swings taking multiple shadows. I couldn't tell if he had different swing animations since it was over so quickly, but I imagine he does. Couldn't stun him w/ Head Butt-- didn't try Lunge or anything else. My damage (497 ATK, D58, STR80+11) was pitifully weak, starting in single digits, and maxing out at 20.
[2,6,24 miss,miss miss,0 21,16]

For the purposes of me being lazy, assume all these numbers afterward are the same states. Barrier Tusk, Harden Shell, same set-up for damage, etc. Mainhand Badelaire+2, offhand Isador
It occurs to me accuracy might be something of interest: 424 skill, +40acc if my calculations are correct

Gugalanna in Sauromugue Champaign [S] is a Bukhis-taurus

Monk mob ofc, so longer delay but 2 fists and does appear to possess Double Attack
His critical hit did 434 damage, normal hits were 230~290 and Triclip landed for 840 damage (Barrier Tusk wore before the WS)
He was relatively easy to stun with Sudden Lunge, and if I wasn't dicking around in macros I could have probably kept him locked
A lot of attack rounds here, since I lived for at least 30 seconds, so I'm doing quick math in my head by eyeballs
offhand seems to vary between 13~38 damage, mainhand is 47~63, missed only a handful of times, crit for 98 dmg
Seemed to possess moderate Regain. (Attempted to Weapon Skill at least three times before he got Triclip off, opposed to Laurence below who lived longer and whatnot)

Laidly Laurence in Garlaige Citadel [S] is a sandworm mob, a new mid-sized model for the whole family to enjoy

His normal hits varied between 160~240 damage, and he did use Disgorge as his first weapon skill for 606 damage
He, on the other hand, could not be stunned whatsoever
Damage on him was very lackluster, even compared to the others, I got single digits with both hands, but mostly teens. crit for 84 dmg

Taweret in Batallia Downs [S] is a Sobek-clone, presumably with a man living in her foot

She only managed to hit me after Barrier Tusk & Harden Shell wore for approx ~410 dmg even (That's 359DEF)
Tail Roll hit me soon after her attacks for 895 damage
She was easily stunned by Sudden Lunge, the two times I cast Head Butt, the stun did not land
Out of the 3 I've done so far, she seemed to have the least defense, I never dropped below 20 dmg and managed to even pop a Chant du Cygne off for 792 damage
Without TParty, I obviously could not tell the % her health moved, but after CDC, QC (~500) and Heavy Strike (~500) in addition to some minor melee + attempts at stunning she was missing at least 2-3%
[After adding up my damage, it looks like I did about ~3000 damage total, so a conservative estimate of 100k HP? lol I have no idea what other VWNM have :3]
I only managed to miss her once, and considering my longevity I'm going to assume she has shitty evasion

[Rocl]

Gonna fight Kagen with a larger group here in a few minutes. Being that we'll have an actual Healer/Tank/etc, I'm going to reserve this for more info on him/the fight.

TRIAL#1
Rocl + PLD (BLU + Rearden)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON KAGGEN, now with Ochain PLD data
(PLD) regular attacks did 20-60 dmg w/ Cocoon, and 130-350 without. (block/unblock) yeah he was PLD/BLU, let's fight about it
Slicing Sickle WS - ~80-300 dmg to Ochain PLD (block) looks like ~1200 dmg unblocked? maybe multi-hit? After Preying Posture, did 1182 dmg
Macerating Bite WS -Adds Bio and all stats down. Somewhere around -20~30 stats? The stat downs wear relatively quickly (30s? 60s?) but the Bio stays on longer, I didn't get to clock the DoT, but it hurt.
Raptorial Claw WS - AoE (conal?) dmg did 270 damage to me and 377 to the PLD. That's weird as fk. This gives Magic Defense Down.
Preying Posture WS - Gives the mantis Attack Boost, and an apparent Defense Down aura. You can't overwrite it with Cocoon or Harden Shell, think we died before I tried other means. Damage to the PLD doubled, possibly tripled.
Instead of just slashing you, he will occasional jump in the air and slam down. This seems to happen after TP moves most often, and is AoE dmg. (hit me for ~1000dmg, can't see what it hit the PLD for)
He does cast magic, Sleepga, Poisonga2, AerogaIV observed
Aeroga IV was cast after Preying Posture was used (possibly related?) and did 2112 damage to me (the only target)
Chant du Cygne did approx ~300 dmg, me and the PLD's melee strikes were doing fuck all

TRIAL#2
PLD BLU WHM DRK WAR BLM WHM
Retarded set up, I know.
He seems to take less damage over time, I don't think we broke the 90% mark, lol.
Saw a new WS: Phlegm Explosion (and it does in fact, sneeze on you) Slow + Silence + Amnesia
At some point it gained a Gravity aura, I believe it was post-sneeze.
He cast Aeroja at some point, some time after casting Aeroga4. I was mostly out of range this time (damnit why didn't I set Cannonball for old school?)
The Black Mage said nukes were doing OK, ice seemed better than thunder. I saw a Blizzard V for ~1200 dmg
He does jump randomly, and that's a ~1000 dmg AoE. Raptorial Claw seems to target whoever is closest and the further you are from him seems to take more damage.

TRIAL #3
SMN SMN SMN SMN SMN SMN SMN
/this does not work/
We definitely broke the 90% mark this time, I think. At the very least we broke 95%!
This time, we saw GRAVIGA.
Zantetsuken at the beginning of the fight did 5498 damage.
From what I can see Chaotic Strike performed best with 1700 dmg. T2 BPs hovered around 1300dmg. Predator Claws was around 700~800 dmg.
DISCLAIMER: Most of these SUmmoners were auto-leveled and wearing mainly AF3+2 and random shit. I don't know how many people actually made macros I literally had a /summon, a BP, and a reraise macro only

We are giving up on this guy for now, lol.