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Final Fantasy XIV features a vast plethora of content for players to divulge in. These can range from Dungeons, Trials, Raids, and Alliance Raids. Alliance Raids are 24-man Raids that see a total of three parties teaming up to take on challenging encounters against entirely new foes, or even as part of crossover content. The Royal City of Rabanastre falls into the later, as it is part of the Return to Ivalice Alliance Raid series in FFXIV. Much like the title implies, the Return to Ivalice series will see players head to familiar locations found in Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy Tactics. The Royal City of Rabanstre is the first of three Alliance Raids that tell an alternate history of Ivalice, and one more connected to Final Fantasy XIV‘s Eorzea.
How to Unlock The Royal City of Rabanastre in FFXIV: Stormblood
As part of the Stormblood expansion, players will first need to fulfill the following requirements to access The Royal City of Rabanastre:
- Complete Main Scenario Quest “Stormblood”
- Level 70
- Item Level 305
Once these prerequisites have been met, head to Kugane and pick up the quest “Dramatis Personae” at X:12.2, Y:12.3. Complete the series of tasks required of you to then unlock the quest “A City Fallen” by speaking with Ramza bas Lexentale at The Prima Vista Bridge. This location can be found at the airship dock in Kugane. Following these steps will unlock The Royal City of Rabanastre. This Alliance Raid features characters from Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII, with some appearing as boss encounters.
Additionally, you can obtain armor inspired by said games by completing this Alliance Raid. There are also three Orchestrion Rolls tied to it. These are “Precipitous Combat,” “Trisection,” and “Ultima’s Transformation.”
Final Fantasy XIV is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
