Final Fantasy 14 Is Making A Change To Chaotic Raid Rewards

Summary

• Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.16 will introduce an exchange system for Clouddark Demimateria based on player feedback.
• Players can convert Clouddark Demimateria 1 into Clouddark Demimateria 2, facilitating the purchase of high-demand items such as a mount and a unique hairstyle.
• Additional adjustments may be implemented in future updates, potentially affecting upcoming raid content.

Final Fantasy 14 recently announced via social media that the reward structure for the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid will be revamped in Patch 7.16, responding directly to player feedback. Once Patch 7.16 rolls out on January 21, players who have amassed excess Clouddark Demimateria 1 will be able to exchange it for Clouddark Demimateria 2.

The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid was introduced on December 24, shortly after the release of Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.15. This challenging raid brings together up to 24 players to battle against the final boss from A Realm Reborn's World of Darkness raid, known as The Cloud of Darkness. Additionally, it incorporates mechanics from the Eden raid series featured in Shadowbringers, presenting players with another version of this formidable foe. Upon successfully clearing the raid, participants are rewarded with Clouddark Demimateria 1 and Clouddark Demimateria 2, with additional amounts of the latter based on the number of first-time clears.

In response to player feedback, Square Enix has confirmed that Patch 7.16, set to launch on January 21 following a brief server maintenance, will allow players to trade their surplus Clouddark Demimateria 1 for Clouddark Demimateria 2. Although the specific exchange rate remains undisclosed, this change will enable more players to acquire sought-after items like the A Half Times Two hairstyle, which requires 49 Clouddark Demimateria 2, and the Dais of Darkness mount, needing 75 Clouddark Demimateria 2.

Final Fantasy 14 Adding Clouddark Demimateria Exchange In Patch 7.16

• Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.16 will introduce a Clouddark Demimateria exchange system in response to player feedback.
• Players can exchange Clouddark Demimateria 1 for Clouddark Demimateria 2 at an undisclosed rate.
• This exchange will make it easier to obtain the A Half Times Two hairstyle and the Dais of Darkness mount, both of which can also be traded on the market board.
• Square Enix plans to consider further changes based on ongoing player feedback.

With the implementation of Patch 7.16, both the hairstyle and the mount will be available for trading on the market board, likely affecting their market prices. Square Enix emphasized that these modifications to the Clouddark Demimateria system stem from player feedback, with the potential for more adjustments in future updates. Patch 7.16 marks the first content update for Final Fantasy 14 in 2025, highlighted by the conclusion of the Dawntrail Role Quest series.

While Patch 7.16 will not feature major job balance updates, players can look forward to such changes in the subsequent Patch 7.2. As Final Fantasy 14 plans to release more raid content throughout 2025, the impact of player feedback on these future developments remains to be seen.