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[[Retainer Ventures]] allow the players to assign tasks to their [[retainer]]s. The retainers can be sent on collection missions to bring back [[items]]. The retainer will complete their task after a certain amount of time. Retainers are assigned [[#Class|classes]] and are able to equip [[#Gear|gear]] and level up. Retainer Ventures were introduced in [[Patch 2.2]].
As of [[Patch 2.2]]<ref>[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/69e2c959d2e9285fd541e7f5f70fb8139b3464da Patch 2.2 Notes (Full Release) (03/26/2014)]</ref>, players can now assign their [[Retainer Ventures|retainers ventures]], which send [[retainers]] out into the field to procure items.
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==Unlock==
[[File:Retainer Ventures img1.png]]
To unlock Retainer Ventures, you must complete the quest {{questlink|main|The Scions of the Seventh Dawn (Quest)}} and have hired at least 1 [[Retainer]]. Players then must complete one of the three different level 17 quests in whichever city they started in.


:In [[Limsa Lominsa]], players can complete the quest {{questlink|feature|An Ill-conceived Venture (Limsa Lominsa)}} by talking to [[Troubled Adventurer]] in [[Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks]] (X:9.0 Y:11.2).
===Retainer Venture Quest Requirement===
:In [[Gridania]], players can complete the quest {{questlink|feature|An Ill-conceived Venture (Gridania)}} by talking to [[Troubled Adventurer]] in [[New Gridania]] (X:11.8 Y:12.2).
Players must complete the following quest to gain access to ventures.
:In [[Ul'dah]], players can complete the quest {{questlink|feature|An Ill-conceived Venture (Ul'dah)}} by talking to [[Troubled Adventurer]] in [[Ul'dah - Steps of Nald]] (X:9.3 Y:8.7).


After unlocking retainer ventures, the [[Market Board]] status in the retainer interface will also display venture status.
{| {{STDT|mech1}}
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! Quest Name !! Required Level and Location
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| [[An Ill-conceived Venture (Limsa Lominsa)]] || Level 17<br>[[Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks]] (X:9 Y:11)<br>NPC: [[Troubled Adventurer]]
|-
| [[An Ill-conceived Venture (Gridania)]] || Level 17<br>[[New Gridania]] (X:11 Y:12)<br>NPC: [[Troubled Adventurer]]
|-
| [[An Ill-conceived Venture (Ul'dah)]] || Level 17<br>[[Ul'dah - Steps of Nald]] (X:9 Y:8)<br>NPC: [[Troubled Adventurer]]
|-
|}


==Preparing Your Retainer==
Once unlocked, the following categories will be added to the retainer interface:
===Class===
*Number of remaining [[venture]]s
Before your retainers can undertake ventures, you must first assign them a [[classes|class]] and equip them with a weapon. Retainers can be set to any of the [[Disciples of War]], [[Disciples of Magic]] and [[Gathering]] classes, provided the player has unlocked them. Assigned class determines what items they can collect. In addition, they can only gather items that the player has successfully gathered with that class.
*View venture report
*Assign venture
*View retainer attributes and gear
*Assign retainer class


*A retainer's class can be changed at any time. However, you will reset level in doing so.
[[File:Retainer Ventures img2.png]]
*A retainer's max class level is limited to the player's level in the same class.


===Gear===
After unlocking retainer ventures, the [[Market Board|market board]] status in the retainer interface will also display venture status.
Retainers can be equipped with gear that fits their class and level. The types of gear they are given affect the items they can procure during their ventures. Items will be procured in increased quantities by increasing either average item level for Disciples of War and Magic, or gathering rating for Disciples of the Land. Moreover, for retainers set as [[Disciples of the Land]], increasing [[perception]] will result in a higher likelihood of obtaining high-quality items. Certain types of ventures require a certain item level/ gathering rating at higher levels.


*Retainer gear cannot be changed when a venture is in progress.
===Assigning Your Retainer a Class===
Before your [[retainers]] can undertake ventures, you must first assign them a [[class]] and equip them with a [[Weapons|main arm]].<br>
[[Retainers]] can be set to any of the following [[class]]es, with the assigned [[class]] determining the items they can procure:
 
[[File:Retainer Ventures img3.png]]
 
Disciples of War or Magic: [[Gladiator]] / [[Pugilist]] / [[Marauder]] / [[Lancer]] / [[Archer]] / [[Conjurer]] / [[Thaumaturge]] / [[Arcanist]]<br>
Disciples of the Land: [[Miner]] / [[Botanist]] / [[Fisher]]
 
*<span style="color:red"> Classes your character have not unlocked cannot be assigned to retainers.</span>
 
A retainer's [[class]] can be changed at any time. However, you must reset their current [[class]] and level before assigning a new one.
 
===Retainer Gear===
[[Retainers]] can be equipped with gear befitting their assigned [[class]] and level, which will in turn affect items procured on their venture. Items will be procured in increased quantities by increasing either average [[Item Level|item level]] for [[Disciples of War]] and [[Disciples of Magic|Magic]], or [[gathering]] rating for [[Disciples of the Land]].<ref>Prior to [[Patch 6.0]] and the release of ''[[Endwalker]]'' for retainers set as [[Disciples of the Land]], increasing [[perception]] would result in a higher likelihood of obtaining {{HQ}} [[high-quality]] items.</ref>
 
Retainer gear can be changed via the retainer's character menu.
 
[[File:Retainer Ventures img4.png]]
 
* <span style="color:red"> Retainer gear cannot be changed when a venture is in progress.</span>


Gear equipped by a retainer will be bound upon completion of a retainer venture. However, bound items can still be exchanged and used by both players and their retainers.
Gear equipped by a retainer will be bound upon completion of a retainer venture. However, bound items can still be exchanged and used by both players and their retainers.
*Gear durability will not be affected by retainer ventures.
*<span style="color:red"> Gear durability will not be affected by retainer ventures.</span>
*Spiritbond rating will not be affected by retainer ventures.
*<span style="color:red"> [[Spiritbond]] rating will not be affected by retainer ventures.</span>


==Assigning a Venture==
====[[Patch 3.2]] Updates====
Players can assign a venture to their retainers by selecting Assign Venture from the retainer interface. Every venture assignment costs the player a special currency also named [[Ventures]]. These can be earned from some [[Beast Tribe]] dailies, battle [[leves]], or purchased from the [[Grand Company Quartermasters]] for {{company seal|200}} [[Company Seal]]s each.
Retainers level thirty or above that have been assigned a [[class]] as a [[Disciple of War]] or [[Disciple of Magic|Magic]] can now be assigned a [[job]].<ref>[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c755d756aece79cc9707f5444ad0980ac2b5a39c Patch 3.2 Notes (Full Release)]</ref>
*You can still use the Market Board and Summoning Bell while your Retainer is out venturing. However, their equipment and class cannot be changed during a Venture.
*The status of ventures can be confirmed under Timers in the Duty menu. Selecting Ventures from the Timers interface will display a separate window containing the status of individual retainers.


==Types of Retainer Ventures==
By assigning your retainer a [[job]], they will be able to equip job specific gear. Before assigning your retainer a [[job]], the following requirements must be met.
===Targeted===
These ventures take between 40 minutes to 1 hour (Earth time), depending on retainer level versus the venture's minimum level. They always cost {{venture|1}} [[Venture]] and bring back a specific [[crafting material]] chosen from a list based on the retainer's [[class]] or [[job]].


====[[Hunting (Retainer Ventures)|Hunting]]====
*[[Paladin]] / [[Warrior]] / [[Monk]] / [[Dragoon]] / [[Ninja]] / [[Bard]] / [[Black Mage]] / [[Summoner]] / [[White Mage]] / [[Scholar]]
Hunting allows Disciples of War and Magic classes to collect specific items dropped by [[enemies]]. All of the Disciples of War and Magic classes will procure the same items.
:Retainers: Achieve level 30 with the associated [[class]].
*Hunting generates [[Crafting Material]] and other items commonly dropped by monsters. Players can decide which item your retainer brings back. It can be used as a steady supply of EXP for your retainer or items for crafting.
:Players: Achieve level 50 with the desired [[job]].


====[[Mining (Retainer Ventures)|Mining]]====
::Example:
Mining allows [[Miner]] class to collect specific items gathered by miners. Note that a retainer can only retrieve items that you have recorded in your gathering log, i.e. items that you have collected yourself at least once.
::Assigning your [[retainer]] the [[paladin]] [[job]]:
*Mining generates Crafting Material and other items commonly procured by [[miner]]s. Players can decide which item your retainer brings back. It can be used as a steady supply of EXP for your retainer or items for crafting.
::*Your [[retainer]] must achieve level 30 with [[gladiator]].
::*You must achieve level 50 with [[paladin]].


====[[Botany (Retainer Ventures)|Botany]]====
*[[Dark Knight]] / [[Machinist]] / [[Astrologian]]
Botany allows [[Botanist]] class to collect specific items gathered by botanists. Note that a retainer can only retrieve items that have recorded in your gathering log, i.e. items that you have collected yourself at least once.
:Retainers: Achieve level 50 with any [[Disciple of War]] or [[Disciple of Magic|Magic]].
*Botany generates Crafting Material and other items commonly procured by [[botanist]]s. Players can decide which item your retainer brings back. It can be used as a steady supply of EXP for your retainer or items for crafting.
:Players: Achieve level 50 with the desired [[job]].


====[[Fishing (Retainer Ventures)|Fishing]]====
*<span style="color:red"> You must reset your [[retainer]]'s [[job]] before assigning a different [[class]] or [[job]].</span>
Fishing allows [[Fisher]] class to collect specific items gather by fishers. Note that a retainer can only retrieve items that have recorded in your fishing log, i.e. items that you have collected yourself at least once.
*<span style="color:red"> For further details, speak with a [[Retainer Vocate]] in any city.</span> (for a {{item icon|Modern Vocation}})
*Fishing generates Crafting Material and other items commonly procured by [[fisher]]s. Players can decide which item your retainer brings back. It can be used as a steady supply of EXP for your retainer or items for crafting.


==Exploration==
===Types of Retainer Ventures===
These ventures cost {{venture|2}} [[Venture]]s and always take a full 18 hours (Earth time). The item returned is random from a fixed list based on the venture level chosen. From an {{exp}} [[Experience]] standpoint, Exploration ventures are only more efficient than [[#Quick Ventures|Quick Ventures]] if you must spend 5 or more hours away from the game. Good for sleep, work, or other extended breaks. See [[Retainer Progression]] for details.
Retainers may undertake one of several types of ventures. Depending on the type of venture, retainers will be tasked with obtaining a specified item, or left to freely explore the world to obtain items as they see fit.


===[[Field Exploration]]===
[[File:Retainer Ventures img5.png]]
Field Exploration allows Disciples of War and Magic classes to explore randomly, yielding random items including {{item icon|Allagan Silver Piece|x}} [[Allagan Pieces]]. While Field Exploration takes longer than [[#Hunting|Hunting]], it yields far more experience points for your Retainer. Higher-level retainers may procure items, [[minions]], and [[Crafting Material]]s unique to exploration ventures.


===[[Highland Exploration]]===
====Targeted====
Highland Exploration allows Miner class to explore randomly, yielding random items including {{item icon|Allagan Silver Piece|x}} [[Allagan Pieces]]. While Highland Exploration takes longer than [[#Mining|Mining]], it yields far more experience points for your Retainer. Higher-level retainers may procure items, minions, and crafting materials unique to exploration ventures.
The following ventures will task your retainer with procuring a specified item:
*[[Disciples of War]] and [[Disciples of Magic|Magic]] - [[Hunting (Retainer Ventures)|Hunting]]
*[[Miner]] - [[Mining (Retainer Ventures)|Mining]]
*[[Botanist]] - [[Botany (Retainer Ventures)|Botany]]
*[[Fisher]] - [[Fishing (Retainer Ventures)|Fishing]]


===[[Woodland Exploration]]===
[[File:Retainer Ventures img6.png]]
Woodland Exploration allows Botanist class to explore randomly, yielding random items including {{item icon|Allagan Silver Piece|x}} [[Allagan Pieces]]. While Woodland Exploration takes longer than [[#Botany|Botany]], it yields far more experience points for your retainer. Higher-level retainers may procure items, minions, and crafting materials unique to exploration ventures.


===[[Waterside Exploration]]===
[[File:Retainer Ventures img7.png]]
Waterside Exploration allows Fisher class to explore randomly, yielding random items including {{item icon|Allagan Silver Piece|x}} [[Allagan Pieces]]. While Waterside Exploration takes longer than [[#Fishing|Fishing]], it yields far more experience points for your retainer. Higher-level retainers may procure items, minions, and crafting materials unique to exploration ventures.


==[[Quick Exploration]]==
*<span style="color:red"> Disciples of War and Magic will procure the same items from ventures, regardless of class.</span>
When your Retainer is level 10, they can go on Quick Exploration. These always take 1 hour (Earth time) and cost {{venture|2}} [[Venture]]s. The retainer will come back with a single item. The experience your retainer gains no longer depends on the item they collect (as of [[patch 5.4]]). Note that players will get random items from [[fish]] to [[furniture]] to [[Endgame Gear Guide|endgame gear]]. The item your retainer brings back can be anything, as '''the loot table is independent of your retainer's level and equipment''' (though the higher level your retainer's gear is, the better the chance they have of acquiring a [[High Quality]] {{HQ}} item or receiving a larger stack of the item). For example, a level 10 retainer can bring back [[Endgame Gear Guide|endgame gear]].


===Quick Exploration Rewards===
====Exploration====
Aside from 1.0 items and [[dungeon]] and [[trial]] [[gear]], players may obtain a {{item icon|Venture Coffer}} containing either exclusive [[dye]]s or a {{item icon|Retainer Fantasia}}.
The following exploration ventures will allow your retainer to freely explore the world, procuring items as they see fit:<br>
Although these ventures require more time to complete, they yield far greater [[experience]], and also allow retainers to procure more obscure items such as [[Allagan Pieces|Allagan bronze and silver pieces]].
*[[Disciples of War]] and [[Disciples of Magic|Magic]] - [[Field Exploration]]
*[[Miner]] - [[Highland Exploration]]
*[[Botanist]] - [[Woodland Exploration]]
*[[Fisher]] - [[Waterside Exploration]]


==Venture Completion==
[[File:Retainer Ventures img8.png]]
All ventures are completed within a fixed period of time (the normal gathering ventures can be shorter than usual if a high level retainer is sent to gather low level materials). When completed, your retainer's venture report will be updated in the retainer interface, allowing you to collect the spoils of their venture.
The remaining time for ventures can also be viewed in the Timers tab.


Retainers will receive experience points upon completion of ventures, increasing their level to a maximum of 90. The number of available ventures will increase as your retainer advances in level, a new tier of each type being unlocked every 5 levels.
[[File:Retainer Ventures img9.png]]


==Achievements==
*<span style="color:red"> Although retainers will procure items randomly, higher-level retainers may procure items, minions, and crafting materials unique to exploration ventures.</span>
Retainer Ventures are associated with the following [[achievements]]:


{| {{STDT| mech1 sortable align-left}}
====[[Quick Exploration]]====
{{achievement table header}}
Upon reaching level 10, retainers can undertake [[Quick Exploration|quick exploration]] ventures. Retainers assigned to quick exploration will always come back with a single item, which will remain unknown until the venture is completed.
{{achievement table row|Can't Someone Else Do It I}}
 
{{achievement table row|Can't Someone Else Do It II}}
[[File:Retainer Ventures img10.png]]
{{achievement table row|Can't Someone Else Do It III}}
 
{{achievement table row|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}
=====Patch 5.4 changes<ref>[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/230f6e0af3536f9a40654d783c8c2f1094131070 Patch 5.4 Notes]</ref>=====
|}
*New items can be obtained by retainers that have reached maximum level. (e.g. {{item icon|Venture Coffer}})
*Retainers equipped with more powerful gear will receive items in greater quantities, with a greater chance of obtaining {{HQ}} [[high-quality]] items.
** Following this change, the chance to obtain rare items based on gear has been removed.
*Certain items previously obtainable via retainer ventures have been removed.
*The amount of [[experience]] gained via retainer ventures is fixed depending on the retainer's level.<ref>Prior to [[Patch 5.4]], the amount of experience earned varied depending on the item found. There were no items unique to quick exploration ventures at the time.</ref>
 
===Assigning a Venture===
Players can assign a venture to their retainers by selecting Assign Venture from the retainer interface. Assigning a venture requires payment with a unique currency named ventures, which can be acquired through the exchange of company seals, fulfilling leve objectives, or completing beast tribe quests.
*<span style="color:red"> Fees will not be refunded in the event a venture is canceled.</span>
*<span style="color:red"> Players can still summon their retainers and place items for sale on the market while a venture is in progress.</span>
*<span style="color:red"> The status of ventures can be confirmed under Timers in the Duty menu. Selecting Ventures from the Timers interface will display a separate window containing the status of individual retainers.</span>
 
===Completing Ventures===
All ventures are completed within a fixed period of time, which is affected by the retainer's level. When completed, your retainer's venture report will be updated in the retainer interface, allowing you to collect the spoils of their venture.
 
[[File:Retainer Ventures img11.png]]
 
Retainers will receive experience points upon completion of ventures, increasing their level to a maximum of 50. The number of available ventures will increase as your retainer advances in level.
 
*<span style="color:red"> The status of retainers dispatched to procure items is saved locally to your computer, PlayStation®3, or PlayStation®4, which may result in the display of incorrect information when changing systems. Summoning a retainer once via a summoning bell will update the status of their ventures on that system.</span>


[[Category:Patch 2.2 Features‎]]
==References==
<references/>

Revision as of 05:04, 27 February 2023

As of Patch 2.2[1], players can now assign their retainers ventures, which send retainers out into the field to procure items.

Retainer Ventures img1.png

Retainer Venture Quest Requirement

Players must complete the following quest to gain access to ventures.

Quest Name Required Level and Location
An Ill-conceived Venture (Limsa Lominsa) Level 17
Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:9 Y:11)
NPC: Troubled Adventurer
An Ill-conceived Venture (Gridania) Level 17
New Gridania (X:11 Y:12)
NPC: Troubled Adventurer
An Ill-conceived Venture (Ul'dah) Level 17
Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (X:9 Y:8)
NPC: Troubled Adventurer

Once unlocked, the following categories will be added to the retainer interface:

  • Number of remaining ventures
  • View venture report
  • Assign venture
  • View retainer attributes and gear
  • Assign retainer class

Retainer Ventures img2.png

After unlocking retainer ventures, the market board status in the retainer interface will also display venture status.

Assigning Your Retainer a Class

Before your retainers can undertake ventures, you must first assign them a class and equip them with a main arm.
Retainers can be set to any of the following classes, with the assigned class determining the items they can procure:

Retainer Ventures img3.png

Disciples of War or Magic: Gladiator / Pugilist / Marauder / Lancer / Archer / Conjurer / Thaumaturge / Arcanist
Disciples of the Land: Miner / Botanist / Fisher

  • Classes your character have not unlocked cannot be assigned to retainers.

A retainer's class can be changed at any time. However, you must reset their current class and level before assigning a new one.

Retainer Gear

Retainers can be equipped with gear befitting their assigned class and level, which will in turn affect items procured on their venture. Items will be procured in increased quantities by increasing either average item level for Disciples of War and Magic, or gathering rating for Disciples of the Land.[2]

Retainer gear can be changed via the retainer's character menu.

Retainer Ventures img4.png

  • Retainer gear cannot be changed when a venture is in progress.

Gear equipped by a retainer will be bound upon completion of a retainer venture. However, bound items can still be exchanged and used by both players and their retainers.

  • Gear durability will not be affected by retainer ventures.
  • Spiritbond rating will not be affected by retainer ventures.

Patch 3.2 Updates

Retainers level thirty or above that have been assigned a class as a Disciple of War or Magic can now be assigned a job.[3]

By assigning your retainer a job, they will be able to equip job specific gear. Before assigning your retainer a job, the following requirements must be met.

Retainers: Achieve level 30 with the associated class.
Players: Achieve level 50 with the desired job.
Example:
Assigning your retainer the paladin job:
Retainers: Achieve level 50 with any Disciple of War or Magic.
Players: Achieve level 50 with the desired job.

Types of Retainer Ventures

Retainers may undertake one of several types of ventures. Depending on the type of venture, retainers will be tasked with obtaining a specified item, or left to freely explore the world to obtain items as they see fit.

Retainer Ventures img5.png

Targeted

The following ventures will task your retainer with procuring a specified item:

Retainer Ventures img6.png

Retainer Ventures img7.png

  • Disciples of War and Magic will procure the same items from ventures, regardless of class.

Exploration

The following exploration ventures will allow your retainer to freely explore the world, procuring items as they see fit:
Although these ventures require more time to complete, they yield far greater experience, and also allow retainers to procure more obscure items such as Allagan bronze and silver pieces.

Retainer Ventures img8.png

Retainer Ventures img9.png

  • Although retainers will procure items randomly, higher-level retainers may procure items, minions, and crafting materials unique to exploration ventures.

Quick Exploration

Upon reaching level 10, retainers can undertake quick exploration ventures. Retainers assigned to quick exploration will always come back with a single item, which will remain unknown until the venture is completed.

Retainer Ventures img10.png

Patch 5.4 changes[4]
  • New items can be obtained by retainers that have reached maximum level. (e.g. Venture coffer icon1.png  Venture Coffer)
  • Retainers equipped with more powerful gear will receive items in greater quantities, with a greater chance of obtaining HQ icon.png high-quality items.
    • Following this change, the chance to obtain rare items based on gear has been removed.
  • Certain items previously obtainable via retainer ventures have been removed.
  • The amount of experience gained via retainer ventures is fixed depending on the retainer's level.[5]

Assigning a Venture

Players can assign a venture to their retainers by selecting Assign Venture from the retainer interface. Assigning a venture requires payment with a unique currency named ventures, which can be acquired through the exchange of company seals, fulfilling leve objectives, or completing beast tribe quests.

  • Fees will not be refunded in the event a venture is canceled.
  • Players can still summon their retainers and place items for sale on the market while a venture is in progress.
  • The status of ventures can be confirmed under Timers in the Duty menu. Selecting Ventures from the Timers interface will display a separate window containing the status of individual retainers.

Completing Ventures

All ventures are completed within a fixed period of time, which is affected by the retainer's level. When completed, your retainer's venture report will be updated in the retainer interface, allowing you to collect the spoils of their venture.

Retainer Ventures img11.png

Retainers will receive experience points upon completion of ventures, increasing their level to a maximum of 50. The number of available ventures will increase as your retainer advances in level.

  • The status of retainers dispatched to procure items is saved locally to your computer, PlayStation®3, or PlayStation®4, which may result in the display of incorrect information when changing systems. Summoning a retainer once via a summoning bell will update the status of their ventures on that system.

References

  1. ↑ Patch 2.2 Notes (Full Release) (03/26/2014)
  2. ↑ Prior to Patch 6.0 and the release of Endwalker for retainers set as Disciples of the Land, increasing perception would result in a higher likelihood of obtaining HQ icon.png high-quality items.
  3. ↑ Patch 3.2 Notes (Full Release)
  4. ↑ Patch 5.4 Notes
  5. ↑ Prior to Patch 5.4, the amount of experience earned varied depending on the item found. There were no items unique to quick exploration ventures at the time.

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