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{{see also|The Forbidden Land, Eureka|The Baldesion Arsenal}}
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{{see also|The Forbidden Land|Exploratory Missions}}
| name = The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos
==Introduction==
| weather = fair skies, showers, snow, thunderstorms, gloom, umbral turbulence
| description = Having conquered the burning landscape of Pyros, the expedition pushes onward to a region ruled by water: Hydatos. Here rises the headquarters of the Students of Baldesion, their final destination, but aetheric anomalies and fearsome creatures conspire to ensure that entry will not be easily gained. Yet gain entry to the tower they must if they are to head off the threat of the primal Eureka and lay the isle's mysteries to rest once and for all...
| image = Eureka Hydatos banner.png
| type = Field Operation
| level = 70
| level-sync = 70
| ilvl = 0
| ilvl-sync = 300
| elemental-level = 50
| size = flex144
| unsync = n
| time-limit = 180
| roulette =
| tomestones =
| entrance = Kugane
| entrance-coordinates = 8.5, 14.2
| req-quest = And We Shall Call It Hydatos
| patch = 4.55
| release = stormblood
| echo = 150
}}
It is the final area in [[The Forbidden Land, Eureka]]. The zone is primarily water-aspected, containing several geysers and shallow rivers in much more open layout compared to previous Eureka zones. The optional high-end raid {{questlink|eureka|The Baldesion Arsenal}} exists inside the instance.
 
==Requirements==
[[File:eureka hydatos1.jpg|400px|right]]
[[File:eureka hydatos1.jpg|400px|right]]
Hydatos marks the conclusion of the [[Eureka]] expedition. With its discovery, the elemental level cap has been raised to 60. Increase your elemental level to unlock more of the story and the ability to further augment your arms and armor.
To enter Eureka Hydatos, you must first complete the [[Eureka Pyros]] story.


*Level Requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 70
*Level Requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 70
*Item Level Sync: 300
*Item Level Sync: 300
*Party Size: Eight players
*Elemental Level Cap: 60
*Party Size: One to eight players
**While up to 144 players can simultaneously be in the instance, only party sizes of up to eight players are allowed. Players can freely join or leave parties inside the instance, but [[Party Finder]] is disabled.
*Role Restrictions: None
*Time Limit: 180 minutes
*Time Limit: 180 minutes
**The instance timer is specific to each player and commences upon entering the duty.
*[[Unrestricted Party|Unrestricted Parties]] not allowed
*[[Limited Job]]s not allowed


==Requirements==
==Unlock==
Complete the quest [[And We Shall Call It Hydatos]]
Complete the quest [[And We Shall Call It Hydatos]]
*Quest Starter [[Rodney]] in [[Kugane]] (X:8.5 Y:14.2)
*Level: Disciple of War or Magic level 70
*Players must first complete the story of [[Eureka Pyros]].
*Starting NPC: [[Rodney]]
*Starting NPC Location: [[Kugane]] (X:8.5 Y:14.2)
*Players must first complete the story of [[The Forbidden Land, Eureka Pyros]].
 
==Locations==
{{location table header|The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos}}
|-
| Central Point
|
: {{map icon|aetheryte-eureka}} Central Point
|-
| The West Val River Bank
|
: {{map icon|aetheryte-eureka}} Unverified Research
: {{map icon|landmark}} Unverified Research
: {{map icon|landmark}} The Western Columns
|-
| The Val River Source
|
: {{map icon|landmark}} The Central Columns
: {{map icon|landmark}} The Aetherbridge Foundation
|-
| The East Val River Bank
|
: {{map icon|aetheryte-eureka}} Dormitory
: {{map icon|landmark}} Dormitory
: {{map icon|landmark}} The Eastern Columns
: {{map icon|landmark}} The Crystal Dragon's Bloom
|}
 
Players must attune to each aetheryte shard in order to travel to it, including the starting aetheryte in Central Point.
* The west aetheryte (Unverified Research) is unlocked at elemental level 51.
* The east aetheryte (Dormitory) is unlocked at elemental level 55.
 
==="Sprite Island"===
[[File:Sprite island map.png|thumb|right|Sprite Island]]
A small island southeast of the Eastern Columns landmark that is home to elemental level 65 sprites. The type of sprites that spawn depends on the current weather. Farming the enemies on this island, called "Sprite Island" by the playerbase, is an easy method to level from 58 to 60, in addition to being a good source of {{item icon|Fundamental Logogram}}s and {{item icon|Conceptual Logogram}}s. The most popular method relies on the logos action {{action icon|Reflect L}} to reflect the high-level enemies' spells and defeat them.
 
==Quests==
[[File:Hydatos quest locations.png|thumb|right|400px|Quest objective and aetheryte locations]]
{{main|The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos/Quest Dialogue}}
 
Similar to the previous zones, Eureka Hydatos contains a short storyline that must be completed to progress. These do not show up in the Journal, and most quest objectives will not be marked in the minimap.
 
{| {{STDT|quest}}
! style="width:175px;"| Elemental Level
! style="width:400px;"| Solution
! style="width:400px;"| Unlocks
|-
| [[File:Otherquest.png|20px|link=]] 50 (On Entry) || Talk to [[Krile]] for a cutscene, then [[Gerolt (Eureka Hydatos)|Gerolt]] for another cutscene. Afterwards, talk to Krile again. || Upgrading [[Pyros Weapons]] to [[Hydatos Weapons]]
|-
| [[File:Otherquest.png|20px|link=]] 51 || Talk to Krile. Travel to the Central Columns (X:20.3, Y:24.8) and talk to Krile again. Then travel to the Val River Source (X:25.7, Y:30.7) and interact with the Pooled Aether. Finally, return to the Central Columns and talk to Krile. ||
|-
| [[File:Otherquest.png|20px|link=]] 54 || Talk to Krile. Travel to the Western Columns (X:10.6, Y:29.6) and talk to Krile again. Then travel to the West Val River Bank (X:6.5, Y:15.7) and interact with the Pooled Aether atop the large stone pillar. Finally, return to the Western Columns and talk to Krile. ||
|-
| [[File:Otherquest.png|20px|link=]] 57 || Talk to Krile. Travel to the Eastern Columns (X:31.3, Y:27.2) and talk to Krile again. Then travel to the East Val River Bank (X:30.8, Y:14.4) and interact with the Pooled Aether at the northeast side of the map. Finally, return to the Eastern Columns and talk to Krile. ||
|-
| [[File:Otherquest.png|20px|link=]] 60 || Talk to Krile. Travel to the Aetherbridge Foundation (X:24.0, Y:30.6) and talk to Krile again. Head into the Headquarters Entrance and talk to Krile, then find her in the Board Room and talk to her again. Interact with the Scattered Tomes and talk to her again for a long cutscene. Talk to either Ejika or Krile to determine the questline ending sequence, although this does not impact rewards. After another cutscene, the player will be teleported to Central Point. Talk to either Ejika or Krile depending on which ending is active. || {{item icon|Making the Most of Hydatos}}<br>{{questlink|eureka|The Baldesion Arsenal}} (after talking to the [[Expedition Scholar]])
|-
| [[File:Otherquest.png|20px|link=]] 60 (True Endings) || After clearing the Baldesion Arsenal, the player will be automatically be teleported to the Headquarters Entrance. Talk to Krile for a cutscene, which will depend on which path the player took for the regular ending. After being teleported to Central Point, talk to Krile again for the final cutscene. || {{item icon|Really Making the Most of Hydatos}}
|}
 
==Shops & Services==
{{merchant list|The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos}}


==Logos Actions==
==Enemies==
One additional logogram and six new logos actions have been added.
In Hydatos and the previous zone, [[The Forbidden Land, Eureka Pyros]], regular enemies receive a passive enhancement based on their element. These enhancements apply regardless of the elemental level difference between the player and enemy.
*{{Eurekaelement icon|Wind}} '''Wind''': Higher evasion, causing your attacks to miss more often. Arguably the most annoying since it breaks combos. Can be countered with {{action icon|Feint L}}.
*{{Eurekaelement icon|Fire}} '''Fire''': Higher damage.
*{{Eurekaelement icon|Ice}} '''Ice''': Higher HP.
*{{Eurekaelement icon|Lightning}} '''Lightning''': {{status effect|paralysis}} [[Paralysis]] immune.
*{{Eurekaelement icon|Water}} '''Water''': {{status effect|stun}} [[Stun]] immune.
*{{Eurekaelement icon|earth}} '''Earth''': {{status effect|heavy}} [[Heavy]] immune.


==Eurekan Weapons==
==[[Eureka Hydatos FATEs]]==
After fully augmenting a [[Eurekan weapon|Eurekan Weapons]] in [[Pyros]] and proceeding to a certain point in the Hydatos story, you will be able to augment your Eurekan weapon further by speaking to [[Gerolt]] in [[Hydatos]] (X:21.4 Y:13.6).
Unlike [[Eureka Pagos]] and [[Eureka Pyros]], Hydatos only contains one elemental conflict (i.e., Happy Bunny) FATE: {{questlink|eureka-nm|Drink Me}}.
 
Among notorious monster battles, {{questlink|eureka-nm|Bullheaded Berserker}}, {{questlink|eureka-nm|Duty-free}}, and {{questlink|eureka-nm|Stone-cold Killer}} are of particular interest, because they have a very low chance of dropping three items: {{item icon|Molech's Horn}}, {{item icon|Goldemar's Horn}}, and {{item icon|Ceto's Claw}}, respectively, that together can be exchanged at the [[Expedition Engineer]] to unlock a seventh magicite in the [[Magia Board]]. These items can be sold for a premium on the [[Market Board]]. Because of their high value, some players may not wait for others to arrive before pulling them once they spawn. To maximize's one's chances of earning rewards, be near the FATE spawn area before its cooldown resets. It is recommended to use a [https://ffxiv-eureka.com/ tracker] if available for the instance.
 
To upgrade [[Base Eureka Weapons]], players will need to participate in the {{questlink|eureka-nm|Crystalline Provenance}} ([[Provenance Watcher]]) encounter, as the items it drops ({{item icon|Crystalline Scale}}) cannot be purchased at an [[Expedition Birdwatcher]], unlike previous notorious monster materials in the other zones.


[[Eureka armor]] augmentation will be unlocked once 56 unique logos actions are registered in your log.
There are two "special" notorious monsters in Hydatos. These have different spawn conditions that do not require defeating certain enemies in the overworld.
*{{questlink|eureka-nm|I Don't Want to Believe}} ([[Ovni]]) randomly spawns on its own. This is signified by both the weather changing to {{weather icon|umbral turbulence}} '''[[Umbral Turbulence]]''' and a notification popping up. This event occurs approximately every 30 minutes. Defeating Ovni will cause portals (Aetherial Nodes) to appear, allowing players who earned a gold ranking in the FATE to enter {{questlink|eureka|The Baldesion Arsenal}}.
*{{questlink|eureka-nm|The Baldesion Arsenal: Expedition Support}} ([[Tristitia]]) only spawns upon sufficiently progressing the instance's Baldesion Arsenal. Completing this FATE allows up to 8 more players to enter the ongoing raid, in addition to weakening the third boss, [[Absolute Virtue]], to allow the raid to progress.
{{:Eureka Hydatos FATEs}}


==Happy Bunnies==
==Happy Bunnies==
Hydatos is also home to many a happy bunny. As a reward for saving them from imminent peril, happy bunnies will help you find hidden treasure on the island.
Hydatos is also home to many a happy bunny. As a reward for saving them from imminent peril, happy bunnies will help you find hidden treasure on the island.


==Notorious Monsters==
Unlike Pagos and Pyros, there is only one elemental conflict FATE in Hydatos: {{questlink|eureka-nm|Drink Me}}.
[[File:eureka hydatos2.jpg|400px|right]]
Players may encounter notorious monsters that cannot be found in other regions of Eureka. Those who would engage them are advised to seek aid from other adventurers.
 
Defeating notorious monsters yields a great deal of elemental EXP, as well as various rewards.


==The Baldesion Arsenal==
{| {{STDT|item}}
[[File:the baldesion arsenal1.png|400px|right]]
! Treasure Coffer
[[File:the baldesion arsenal2.png|400px|right]]
! Gil
The Baldesion Arsenal is a brutally difficult open dungeon that can be challenged by up to 56 players at once. To enter, you will need to complete the main Eureka storyline and prepare for the worst.
! Materia
! Notable Drops
|-
|[[File:EurekaBronzeBunnyChest.png|60px]] '''Bronze'''
|{{gil|10000}} [[gil]]
|
*{{Item icon|Savage Aim Materia V}}
*{{Item icon|Savage Might Materia V}}
*{{Item icon|Heavens' Eye Materia V}}
*{{Item icon|Quickarm Materia V}}
*{{Item icon|Quicktongue Materia V}}
*{{Item icon|Battledance Materia V}}
|
'''One of the following guaranteed:'''
*{{Item icon|Inimical Logogram}} (1-3)
*{{Item icon|Protective Logogram}} (1-3)
*{{Item icon|Curative Logogram}} (1-3)
|-
| [[File:EurekaSilverBunnyChest.png|60px]] '''Silver'''
| {{gil|25000}} [[gil]]
|
*{{Item icon|Savage Aim Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Savage Might Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Heavens' Eye Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Quickarm Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Quicktongue Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Battledance Materia VI}}
|
*{{Item icon|Aethertight Flask}}
*{{Item icon|Happy Bunny Card}}
*{{Item icon|Aetherially Conductive Plate}} ('''Guaranteed''')
*{{Item icon|Mitigative Logogram}} ('''Guaranteed''')
|-
| [[File:EurekaGoldBunnyChest.png|60px]] '''Gold'''
| {{gil|100000}} [[gil]]
|
*{{Item icon|Savage Aim Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Savage Might Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Heavens' Eye Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Quickarm Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Quicktongue Materia VI}}
*{{Item icon|Battledance Materia VI}}
|
*{{Item icon|Absolute Lance}}
*{{Item icon|Penthesilea's Spear}}
*{{Item icon|Eurekan Petrel Horn}} ({{item icon|Eurekan Petrel}})
*{{Item icon|Aetherially Conductive Plate}} ('''Guaranteed''')
*{{Item icon|Offensive Logogram}} ('''Guaranteed''')
|}


The entry requirements for this duty are extremely strict, as savage bosses, devious traps, and an effect that prevents resurrection by certain means all await you within.
==[[Logos Actions]]==
{{main|Logos Actions}}
{{main|Logograms}}
Similar to [[Pyros]], Logos Actions are available in Hydatos. This zone allows players to obtain a new logogram type: {{item icon|Obscure Logogram}}s, unlocking six new logos actions.


Those who hope to challenge this dungeon should read all available information thoroughly, and properly understand the risks before entering.
By trading {{item icon|Aethertight Flask}}s (obtained from silver Happy Bunny coffers in Hydatos) with the [[Expedition Alchemist]], players can expand their maximum number of logos action plates from three to six.


==Entering the Baldesion Arsenal==
==Eurekan Weapons==
Aetherial nodes throughout Hydatos can provide access to the Baldesion Arsenal.
After fully augmenting a Eureka weapon in [[the Forbidden Land, Eureka Pyros]] and proceeding to a certain point in the Hydatos story, you will be able to augment your Eureka weapon further by speaking to [[Gerolt]] in the Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos (X:21.4 Y:13.6).
===Named Eureka Weapons===
{{#lsth:Eurekan Weapons|Eureka Weapons}}
===Physeos Weapons===
{{#lsth:Eurekan Weapons|Physeos Weapons}}
==Elemental Armor Sets==
Eureka armor augmentation will be unlocked once 56 unique logos actions are registered in your log.
===Elemental Armor +1===
{{#section:Eurekan Armor|elemental-armor-1}}
===Elemental Armor +2===
{{#section:Eurekan Armor|elemental-armor-2}}
==Other Rewards==
*{{Item reward||Hydatos Lockbox}}
*{{Item reward||Moisture-warped Lockbox}}


To make use of these nodes, your elemental level must be 60. You will also require a particular status enhancement.
==The Baldesion Arsenal==
[[File:the baldesion arsenal1.png|400px|right]]
{{main|The Baldesion Arsenal}}
The Baldesion Arsenal is an optional, high-difficulty raid that can be challenged by up to 56 players at once. For more information, see the above link. The raid is not a separate instance: it exists within Eureka Hydatos.


==Aetherial Nodes==
To unlock the raid, players will need to be elemental level 60 and have completed the level 60 story quest in Hydatos. Afterwards, talk to the [[Expedition Scholar]] at camp and accept the prompt. In North American and European data centers, most Baldesion Arsenal runs are organized through [[The Baldesion Arsenal#External Links|various Discord servers]].
[[File:aetherial nodes1.png]]


There are two varieties of aetherial nodes: unstable blue nodes, and stable red nodes. Regardless of type, each node will disappear once accessed by a player, or if a certain amount of time passes without its being accessed.
To enter the raid, players must complete the notorious monster FATE {{questlink|eureka-nm|I Don't Want to Believe}} ([[Ovni]]) with a gold ranking to receive the [[File:Aetherially primed icon1.png|link=]] '''Aetherially Primed''' buff. This allows them to enter '''Aetherial Nodes''', which are 48 portals that will appear throughout the map a few minutes after Ovni is defeated. Portals will initially be unstable (blue), but will transform to stable (red) after a few minutes. Players with Aetherically Primed may enter either portal, but blue portals also require an {{item icon|Aetheric Stabilizer}}.
* Only the player who accesses a node will be transported, even if that player is in a party at the time.


The appearance of aetherial nodes is related to the atmospheric condition umbral turbulence.
[[File:aetherial nodes1.png|300px]]


===Unstable Aetherial Nodes===
Upon sufficient progression of the instance's Baldesion Arsenal, the notorious monster FATE {{questlink|eureka-nm|The Baldesion Arsenal: Expedition Support}} will spawn. Completing it is required for progression within the raid, along with spawning 8 more Aetheric Nodes, allowing 8 more players to enter the ongoing raid.
An Aetheric Stabilizer is required to use unstable nodes. Aetheric Stabilizers can be acquired in Hydatos through various means, and will be consumed once they are used to access a node.


===Stable Aetherial Nodes===
Rewards include:
Stable nodes do not require the use of Aetheric Stabilizers. However, each will only appear after a certain amount of time has passed following the disappearance of an unstable node.
*{{item icon|Eureka Fragment}}s: required for [[Physeos Weapons]] and [[Elemental Armor +2]]
*{{item icon|Cryptic Seal}}s and {{item icon|Damascene Cloth}}: required for [[Kirin's Osode Armor]]
*{{item icon|Conditional Virtue}} [[minion]]
*{{item icon|Demi-Ozma}} [[mount]] (via the achievement {{item icon|We're on Your Side I}})
*{{item icon|Turmoil Orchestrion Roll}}
*{{item icon|Obscure Logogram}}s (these also drop from regular enemies and certain notorious monsters in Hydatos)
*A "true ending" for the Eureka storyline depending on the initial ending the player chose, along with the achievement {{item icon|Really Making the Most of Hydatos}}


==Resurrection Restrictions==
==Achievements==
The detrimental status effect "Resurrection Restricted" will be applied upon entering the Baldesion Arsenal. While this status is active, you can only be resurrected via limit break or a specific logos action. For this reason, be aware that KO carries a heavy risk.
This duty is associated with the following [[achievements]]:


==Withdrawal and Re-entry==
{| {{STDT| mech1 sortable align-left}}
If you use choose the Return function from the menu, or accept the prompt to return to the starting point while KO'd in the Baldesion Arsenal, you will be removed from the dungeon and transported to the expedition camp in Eureka Hydatos. To re-enter the dungeon, you will once again need to access an aetherial node, so think carefully before returning.
{{achievement table header}}
{{achievement table row|Mapping the Realm: Eureka Hydatos}}
{{achievement table row|Making the Most of Hydatos}}
{{achievement table row|Really Making the Most of Hydatos}}
|}


==Rewards==
==Images==
Those who defeat the bosses within and clear the entirety of the Baldesion Arsenal will be richly rewarded. To do so will be no mean feat, however─you must communicate well with your fellow adventurers if any of you are to reach the prize.
<gallery heights=200px mode=packed>
Eureka Hydatos free trial.jpg
Eurkea Hydatos map.PNG|Map
File:Hydatos detailed map.jpg|Detailed Map
</gallery>


==Lore==
==Trivia==
Having conquered the burning landscape of Pyros, the expedition pushes onward to a region ruled by water: Hydatos. Here rises the headquarters of the Students of Baldesion, their final destination, but aetheric anomalies and fearsome creatures conspire to ensure that entry will not be easily gained. Yet gain entry to the tower they must if they are to head off the threat of the primal Eureka and lay the isle’s mysteries to rest once and for all...
*''Hydatos'' means not merely water, but the living water, such as from rainfall or rivers.


{{Duties nav|Field Operation}}


[[Category:The Forbidden Land]] [[Category:Exploratory Missions]] [[Category:Patch 4.55 Features]]
[[Category:The Forbidden Land, Eureka]] [[Category:Patch 4.5 Features]]

Latest revision as of 19:31, 5 May 2024

See also: The Forbidden Land, Eureka and The Baldesion Arsenal

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The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos

Fair Skies.png Showers.png Snow.png Thunderstorms.png Gloom.png Umbral Turbulence.png
Eureka Hydatos banner.png
Level
70 (Sync: 70)
Item Level
0 (Sync: 300)
Elem. Level
50
Difficulty
Normal
Party size
Flexible
1-144 man • 1-144 Any class frame icon.png
Unsyncing
Not Allowed
Time limit
180 minutes
Req. quest
Feature quest And We Shall Call It Hydatos
Entrance
Kugane (X:8.5, Y:14.2)
Patch
4.55
The echo icon1.png The Echo
Permanent +150%
“

Having conquered the burning landscape of Pyros, the expedition pushes onward to a region ruled by water: Hydatos. Here rises the headquarters of the Students of Baldesion, their final destination, but aetheric anomalies and fearsome creatures conspire to ensure that entry will not be easily gained. Yet gain entry to the tower they must if they are to head off the threat of the primal Eureka and lay the isle's mysteries to rest once and for all...

— In-game description

The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos is a level 70 field operation introduced in patch 4.55 with Stormblood.

It is the final area in The Forbidden Land, Eureka. The zone is primarily water-aspected, containing several geysers and shallow rivers in much more open layout compared to previous Eureka zones. The optional high-end raid The Forbidden Land Eureka The Baldesion Arsenal exists inside the instance.

Requirements

Eureka hydatos1.jpg
  • Level Requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 70
  • Item Level Sync: 300
  • Elemental Level Cap: 60
  • Party Size: One to eight players
    • While up to 144 players can simultaneously be in the instance, only party sizes of up to eight players are allowed. Players can freely join or leave parties inside the instance, but Party Finder is disabled.
  • Role Restrictions: None
  • Time Limit: 180 minutes
    • The instance timer is specific to each player and commences upon entering the duty.
  • Unrestricted Parties not allowed
  • Limited Jobs not allowed

Unlock

Complete the quest And We Shall Call It Hydatos

Locations

Area Points of Interest
Central Point
Eureka aetheryte map icon.png
Central Point
The West Val River Bank
Eureka aetheryte map icon.png
Unverified Research
Landmark (map icon).png
Unverified Research
Landmark (map icon).png
The Western Columns
The Val River Source
Landmark (map icon).png
The Central Columns
Landmark (map icon).png
The Aetherbridge Foundation
The East Val River Bank
Eureka aetheryte map icon.png
Dormitory
Landmark (map icon).png
Dormitory
Landmark (map icon).png
The Eastern Columns
Landmark (map icon).png
The Crystal Dragon's Bloom

Players must attune to each aetheryte shard in order to travel to it, including the starting aetheryte in Central Point.

  • The west aetheryte (Unverified Research) is unlocked at elemental level 51.
  • The east aetheryte (Dormitory) is unlocked at elemental level 55.

"Sprite Island"

Sprite Island

A small island southeast of the Eastern Columns landmark that is home to elemental level 65 sprites. The type of sprites that spawn depends on the current weather. Farming the enemies on this island, called "Sprite Island" by the playerbase, is an easy method to level from 58 to 60, in addition to being a good source of Fundamental logogram icon1.png  Fundamental Logograms and Conceptual logogram icon1.png  Conceptual Logograms. The most popular method relies on the logos action Reflect L.png  Reflect L to reflect the high-level enemies' spells and defeat them.

Quests

Quest objective and aetheryte locations
Main article: The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos/Quest Dialogue

Similar to the previous zones, Eureka Hydatos contains a short storyline that must be completed to progress. These do not show up in the Journal, and most quest objectives will not be marked in the minimap.

Elemental Level Solution Unlocks
Otherquest.png 50 (On Entry) Talk to Krile for a cutscene, then Gerolt for another cutscene. Afterwards, talk to Krile again. Upgrading Pyros Weapons to Hydatos Weapons
Otherquest.png 51 Talk to Krile. Travel to the Central Columns (X:20.3, Y:24.8) and talk to Krile again. Then travel to the Val River Source (X:25.7, Y:30.7) and interact with the Pooled Aether. Finally, return to the Central Columns and talk to Krile.
Otherquest.png 54 Talk to Krile. Travel to the Western Columns (X:10.6, Y:29.6) and talk to Krile again. Then travel to the West Val River Bank (X:6.5, Y:15.7) and interact with the Pooled Aether atop the large stone pillar. Finally, return to the Western Columns and talk to Krile.
Otherquest.png 57 Talk to Krile. Travel to the Eastern Columns (X:31.3, Y:27.2) and talk to Krile again. Then travel to the East Val River Bank (X:30.8, Y:14.4) and interact with the Pooled Aether at the northeast side of the map. Finally, return to the Eastern Columns and talk to Krile.
Otherquest.png 60 Talk to Krile. Travel to the Aetherbridge Foundation (X:24.0, Y:30.6) and talk to Krile again. Head into the Headquarters Entrance and talk to Krile, then find her in the Board Room and talk to her again. Interact with the Scattered Tomes and talk to her again for a long cutscene. Talk to either Ejika or Krile to determine the questline ending sequence, although this does not impact rewards. After another cutscene, the player will be teleported to Central Point. Talk to either Ejika or Krile depending on which ending is active. Making the most of hydatos icon1.png  Making the Most of Hydatos
The Forbidden Land Eureka The Baldesion Arsenal (after talking to the Expedition Scholar)
Otherquest.png 60 (True Endings) After clearing the Baldesion Arsenal, the player will be automatically be teleported to the Headquarters Entrance. Talk to Krile for a cutscene, which will depend on which path the player took for the regular ending. After being teleported to Central Point, talk to Krile again for the final cutscene. Really making the most of hydatos icon1.png  Really Making the Most of Hydatos

Shops & Services

Merchant Name Merchant Location
Merchant (map icon).png
Expedition Artisan 		(X:20.5, Y:13.3)
Merchant (map icon).png
Expedition Provisioner 		(X:19.8, Y:13.9)
Merchant (map icon).png
Expedition Scholar 		(X:21, Y:13.7)
Merchant (map icon).png
Gerolt 		(X:21.4, Y:13.6)

Enemies

In Hydatos and the previous zone, The Forbidden Land, Eureka Pyros, regular enemies receive a passive enhancement based on their element. These enhancements apply regardless of the elemental level difference between the player and enemy.

  • Wind Wind: Higher evasion, causing your attacks to miss more often. Arguably the most annoying since it breaks combos. Can be countered with Feint L.png  Feint L.
  • Fire Fire: Higher damage.
  • Ice Ice: Higher HP.
  • Lightning Lightning: Paralysis icon1.png Paralysis immune.
  • Water Water: Stun icon1.png Stun immune.
  • Earth Earth: Heavy icon1.png Heavy immune.

Eureka Hydatos FATEs

Unlike Eureka Pagos and Eureka Pyros, Hydatos only contains one elemental conflict (i.e., Happy Bunny) FATE: Eureka: Notorious MonsterDrink Me.

Among notorious monster battles, Eureka: Notorious MonsterBullheaded Berserker, Eureka: Notorious MonsterDuty-free, and Eureka: Notorious MonsterStone-cold Killer are of particular interest, because they have a very low chance of dropping three items: Molechs horn icon1.png  Molech's Horn, Goldemars horn icon1.png  Goldemar's Horn, and Cetos claw icon1.png  Ceto's Claw, respectively, that together can be exchanged at the Expedition Engineer to unlock a seventh magicite in the Magia Board. These items can be sold for a premium on the Market Board. Because of their high value, some players may not wait for others to arrive before pulling them once they spawn. To maximize's one's chances of earning rewards, be near the FATE spawn area before its cooldown resets. It is recommended to use a tracker if available for the instance.

To upgrade Base Eureka Weapons, players will need to participate in the Eureka: Notorious MonsterCrystalline Provenance (Provenance Watcher) encounter, as the items it drops (Crystalline scale icon1.png  Crystalline Scale) cannot be purchased at an Expedition Birdwatcher, unlike previous notorious monster materials in the other zones.

There are two "special" notorious monsters in Hydatos. These have different spawn conditions that do not require defeating certain enemies in the overworld.

  • Eureka: Notorious MonsterI Don't Want to Believe (Ovni) randomly spawns on its own. This is signified by both the weather changing to Umbral Turbulence.png Umbral Turbulence and a notification popping up. This event occurs approximately every 30 minutes. Defeating Ovni will cause portals (Aetherial Nodes) to appear, allowing players who earned a gold ranking in the FATE to enter The Forbidden Land Eureka The Baldesion Arsenal.
  • Eureka: Notorious MonsterThe Baldesion Arsenal: Expedition Support (Tristitia) only spawns upon sufficiently progressing the instance's Baldesion Arsenal. Completing this FATE allows up to 8 more players to enter the ongoing raid, in addition to weakening the third boss, Absolute Virtue, to allow the raid to progress.
FATE Notorious Monster Location Elemental EXP Eureka Tomestones Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Lockboxes/Crystals Notable Rewards Spawn Mob
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 50) Drink Me 		Water Elemental Conflict (X:13.8, Y:21.6) 2,536,625 Eureka 30Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 3 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 50) I Ink, Therefore I Am 		Water Khalamari (X:10.8, Y:25.6) 11,161,152 Eureka 63Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 4 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
5 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 1 Obscure logogram icon1.png  Obscure Logogram
 Lv. 55 Xzomit
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 51) From Tusk till Dawn 		Earth Stegodon (X:10.4, Y:17.2) 12,277,267 Eureka 69Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 4 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
5 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 1 Obscure logogram icon1.png  Obscure Logogram
 Lv. 56 Hydatos Primelephas
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(Lv. 52) Bullheaded Berserker 		Ice Molech (X:8.1, Y:21.8) 13,529,549 Eureka 75Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 5 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
6 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 1 Molechs horn icon1.png  Molech's Horn
 Lv. 57 Val Nullchu
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 53) Mad, Bad, and Fabulous to Know 		Wind Piasa (X:7.1, Y:14.5) 14,936,622 Eureka 81Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 5 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
6 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 Lv. 58 Vivid Gastornis
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(Lv. 54) Fearful Symmetry 		Fire Frostmane (X:8.2, Y:26.1) 16,519,904 Eureka 87Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 6 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
7 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 1 Obscure logogram icon1.png  Obscure Logogram
 Lv. 59 Northern Tiger
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 55) Crawling Chaos 		Water Daphne (X:24.2, Y:19) 18,304,054 Eureka 96Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 6 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
7 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 Lv. 60 Dark Void Monk
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(Lv. 56) Duty-free 		Lightning King Goldemar (X:29.1, Y:23) 19,393,977 Eureka 99Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 7 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
8 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 1 Goldemars horn icon1.png  Goldemar's Horn
1 Triple Triad Card r2.png  Dvergr Card
 Lv. 61 Hydatos Wraith Night spawn icon1.png
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 57) Leukewarm Reception 		Earth Leuke (X:37.4, Y:26.4) 21,566,102 Eureka 105Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 7 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
8 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 Lv. 62 Tigerhawk
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 58) Robber Barong 		Fire Barong (X:32.2, Y:25.3) 24,390,235 Eureka 108Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 8 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
9 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 Lv. 63 Laboratory Lion
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 59) Stone-cold Killer 		Water Ceto (X:36.3, Y:14) 25,699,605 Eureka 114Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 8 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
9 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
1 Hydatos cluster icon1.png  Hydatos Cluster
 1 Cetos claw icon1.png  Ceto's Claw
 Lv. 64 Hydatos Delphine
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 60) The Baldesion Arsenal: Expedition Support 		Wind Tristitia (X:18.7, Y:28.4) 25,699,605 Eureka 120Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 9 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
30 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 60) Crystalline Provenance 		FireIce Provenance Watcher (X:32.8, Y:19.5) 25,699,605 Eureka 120Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 9 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
10 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
 3 Crystalline scale icon1.png  Crystalline Scale
1 Triple Triad Card r3.png  Provenance Watcher Card
 Lv. 65 Crystal Claw
Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png
(Lv. 60) I Don't Want to Believe 		Ice Ovni Umbral Turbulence.png (X:26.3, Y:29.2) 25,699,605 Eureka 120Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 9 Hydatos lockbox icon1.png  Hydatos Lockbox
10 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal
 1 Obscure logogram icon1.png  Obscure Logogram

Happy Bunnies

Hydatos is also home to many a happy bunny. As a reward for saving them from imminent peril, happy bunnies will help you find hidden treasure on the island.

Unlike Pagos and Pyros, there is only one elemental conflict FATE in Hydatos: Eureka: Notorious MonsterDrink Me.

Treasure Coffer Gil Materia Notable Drops
EurekaBronzeBunnyChest.png Bronze Gil 10,000 gil

One of the following guaranteed:

EurekaSilverBunnyChest.png Silver Gil 25,000 gil
EurekaGoldBunnyChest.png Gold Gil 100,000 gil

Logos Actions

Main article: Logos Actions
Main article: Logograms

Similar to Pyros, Logos Actions are available in Hydatos. This zone allows players to obtain a new logogram type: Obscure logogram icon1.png  Obscure Logograms, unlocking six new logos actions.

By trading Aethertight flask icon1.png  Aethertight Flasks (obtained from silver Happy Bunny coffers in Hydatos) with the Expedition Alchemist, players can expand their maximum number of logos action plates from three to six.

Eurekan Weapons

After fully augmenting a Eureka weapon in the Forbidden Land, Eureka Pyros and proceeding to a certain point in the Hydatos story, you will be able to augment your Eureka weapon further by speaking to Gerolt in the Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos (X:21.4 Y:13.6).

Named Eureka Weapons

An upgrade to Pyros weapons. Weapons will have a new model and swirling particle effects. This step grants the weapon's final appearance and maxes out its stats, excluding elemental stats that are effective in Eureka zones only. If you only care about the earning the glamour and don't care about the elemental stats, you can stop after completing this step.

Item Quick Reference Total for every weapon
Hydatos Crystal x350 Crystalline Scale x5
Hydatos Crystal x5250 Crystalline Scale x75
Eureka Weapons (IL 405)
Antea Eureka Antea Eureka (PLD) Bellerophon Eureka Bellerophon Eureka (PLD) Dumuzis Eureka Dumuzis Eureka (MNK)
Shamash Eureka Shamash Eureka (WAR) Daboya Eureka Daboya Eureka (DRG) Circinae Eureka Circinae Eureka (BRD)
Kasasagi Eureka Kasasagi Eureka (NIN) Rose Couverte Eureka Rose Couverte Eureka (WHM) Paikea Eureka Paikea Eureka (BLM)
Tuah Eureka Tuah Eureka (SMN) Jebat Eureka Jebat Eureka (SCH) Xiphias Eureka Xiphias Eureka (DRK)
Mollfrith Eureka Mollfrith Eureka (MCH) Albireo Eureka Albireo Eureka (AST) Torigashira Eureka Torigashira Eureka (SAM)
Brunello Eureka Brunello Eureka (RDM)
Weapon Tier IL Items needed
Hydatos 390 Hydatos Crystal x50
Hydatos +1 395 Hydatos Crystal x100
Base Eureka 400 Hydatos Crystal x100
Eureka 405 Hydatos Crystal x100, Crystalline Scale x5

How to acquire items to upgrade

  • Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystal: These are acquired by killing Notorious Monsters in Eureka Hydatos. The higher level the Notorious Monster, the more crystals it will drop. While fewer crystals are needed compared to prior steps, Notorious Monsters in Hydatos also drop fewer crystals. A good source of crystals is the FATE Eureka: Notorious MonsterThe Baldesion Arsenal: Expedition Support, although this only spawns when there is an ongoing run of The Forbidden Land Eureka The Baldesion Arsenal.
  • Crystalline scale icon1.png  Crystalline Scale: 3 scales will drop each time you complete the FATE Eureka: Notorious MonsterCrystalline Provenance with gold medal credit in Eureka Hydatos, which requires you to kill the notorious monster Provenance Watcher. This is the only way to obtain the item as they are not sold by the Expedition Birdwatcher.

Physeos Weapons

An upgrade to Eureka weapons. Stats and appearances are identical to Eureka weapons, except that they have extra Elemental Bonus stats that increase the weapons' power in Eureka zones only (including The Forbidden Land Eureka The Baldesion Arsenal).

Item Quick Reference Total for every weapon
Eureka Fragment x100
Eureka Fragment x1500
Physeos Weapons (IL 405)
Antea Physeos Antea Physeos (PLD) Bellerophon Physeos Bellerophon Physeos (PLD) Dumuzis Physeos Dumuzis Physeos (MNK)
Shamash Physeos Shamash Physeos (WAR) Daboya Physeos Daboya Physeos (DRG) Circinae Physeos Circinae Physeos (BRD)
Kasasagi Physeos Kasasagi Physeos (NIN) Rose Couverte Physeos Rose Couverte Physeos (WHM) Paikea Physeos Paikea Physeos (BLM)
Tuah Physeos Tuah Physeos (SMN) Jebat Physeos Jebat Physeos (SCH) Xiphias Physeos Xiphias Physeos (DRK)
Mollfrith Physeos Mollfrith Physeos (MCH) Albireo Physeos Albireo Physeos (AST) Torigashira Physeos Torigashira Physeos (SAM)
Brunello Physeos Brunello Physeos (RDM)
Weapon Tier IL Items needed
Physeos 405 Eureka Fragment x100

How to acquire items to upgrade

  • Eureka fragment icon1.png  Eureka Fragment: These are exclusively acquired inside The Forbidden Land Eureka The Baldesion Arsenal. A complete clear yields 28 fragments total, with each boss defeated dropping a portion of that total amount. It requires a total of four runs, assuming all of them are successful, to obtain enough fragments for one weapon.

Elemental Armor Sets

Eureka armor augmentation will be unlocked once 56 unique logos actions are registered in your log.

Elemental Armor +1

Can be bought from Expedition Artisan in The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos. Chest and leg armor cost 50 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystals each, while head, hands and boots are for 30 Hydatos crystal icon1.png  Hydatos Crystals each. Players must have all 56 Logos Actions unlocked to be able to purchase these items.

This armor uses same model as basic Elemental Armor, but it is recolored with an added glowing light effect. This step may take longer, because Hydatos Crystals drop in lower quantities compared to Pyros Crystals.

Item Quick Reference
Hydatos Crystal x190 Logos Actions x56
Elemental Armor +1 (IL 390)
Elemental Set of Fending +1 Elemental Set of Fending +1
(PLD, WAR, DRK, GNB)
Elemental Set of Maiming +1 Elemental Set of Maiming +1
(DRG, RPR) 		Elemental Set of Striking +1 Elemental Set of Striking +1
(MNK, SAM)
Elemental Set of Scouting +1 Elemental Set of Scouting +1
(NIN) 		Elemental Set of Aiming +1 Elemental Set of Aiming +1
(BRD, MCH, DNC)
Elemental Set of Casting +1 Elemental Set of Casting +1
(BLM, SMN, RDM, BLU) 		Elemental Set of Healing +1 Elemental Set of Healing +1
(WHM, SCH, AST, SGE)

Elemental Armor +2

The final upgrade to the Eureka Armor. Can be bought from Expedition Artisan in The Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos. Chest and leg armor cost 35 Eureka fragment icon1.png  Eureka Fragments each, while head, hands and boots are for 21 Eureka fragment icon1.png  Eureka Fragments each.

In the game, it is known as Elemental Armor +2, but due to its similar acquisition methods as Physeos Weapons, it is also known as the Physeos Set. Upgrading requires Eureka fragment icon1.png  Eureka Fragments, which are acquired only from The Baldesion Arsenal. The armor is visually identical to Elemental Armor +1. The only difference is added Elemental Bonus stat, which makes them stronger in Eureka duties only.

  • Kirin's Osode Armor remains stronger than the Elemental Armor +2 chest gear in Eureka due to the extra Haste bonus and matching the item level sync of Eureka, allowing materia melds to be active. While Elemental Armor +2 has a higher item level, it will still be synced down to IL 300, the same as Kirin's Osode Armor, while losing materia melds.
Item Quick Reference
Eureka Fragment x133
Elemental Armor +2 (IL 390)
Elemental Set of Fending +2 Elemental Set of Fending +2
(PLD, WAR, DRK, GNB)
Elemental Set of Maiming +2 Elemental Set of Maiming +2
(DRG, RPR) 		Elemental Set of Striking +2 Elemental Set of Striking +2
(MNK, SAM)
Elemental Set of Scouting +2 Elemental Set of Scouting +2
(NIN) 		Elemental Set of Aiming +2 Elemental Set of Aiming +2
(BRD, MCH, DNC)
Elemental Set of Casting +2 Elemental Set of Casting +2
(BLM, SMN, RDM, BLU) 		Elemental Set of Healing +2 Elemental Set of Healing +2
(WHM, SCH, AST, SGE)

Other Rewards

The Baldesion Arsenal

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Main article: The Baldesion Arsenal

The Baldesion Arsenal is an optional, high-difficulty raid that can be challenged by up to 56 players at once. For more information, see the above link. The raid is not a separate instance: it exists within Eureka Hydatos.

To unlock the raid, players will need to be elemental level 60 and have completed the level 60 story quest in Hydatos. Afterwards, talk to the Expedition Scholar at camp and accept the prompt. In North American and European data centers, most Baldesion Arsenal runs are organized through various Discord servers.

To enter the raid, players must complete the notorious monster FATE Eureka: Notorious MonsterI Don't Want to Believe (Ovni) with a gold ranking to receive the Aetherially primed icon1.png Aetherially Primed buff. This allows them to enter Aetherial Nodes, which are 48 portals that will appear throughout the map a few minutes after Ovni is defeated. Portals will initially be unstable (blue), but will transform to stable (red) after a few minutes. Players with Aetherically Primed may enter either portal, but blue portals also require an Aetheric stabilizer icon1.png  Aetheric Stabilizer.

Aetherial nodes1.png

Upon sufficient progression of the instance's Baldesion Arsenal, the notorious monster FATE Eureka: Notorious MonsterThe Baldesion Arsenal: Expedition Support will spawn. Completing it is required for progression within the raid, along with spawning 8 more Aetheric Nodes, allowing 8 more players to enter the ongoing raid.

Rewards include:

Achievements

This duty is associated with the following achievements:

Name Points Task Reward Patch
Mapping the realm eureka hydatos icon1.png  Mapping the Realm: Eureka Hydatos 10 Discover every location within the Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos. - 4.55
Making the most of hydatos icon1.png  Making the Most of Hydatos 10 Complete all the story objectives within the Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos. Achievement title icon.png Eurekan Explorer 4.55
Really making the most of hydatos icon1.png  Really Making the Most of Hydatos 0 Truly complete all the story objectives within the Forbidden Land, Eureka Hydatos. - 4.55

Images

  • Eureka Hydatos free trial.jpg

  • Map

  • Detailed Map

Trivia

  • Hydatos means not merely water, but the living water, such as from rainfall or rivers.
Field Operations
Stormblood
(Lv. 70) 		The Forbidden Land, Eureka: Anemos • Pagos • Pyros • Hydatos (The Baldesion Arsenal)
Shadowbringers
(Lv. 80) 		Save the Queen: The Bozjan Southern Front (Castrum Lacus Litore) • Delubrum Reginae (Savage) • Zadnor (The Dalriada)
Dawntrail
(Lv. 100) 		Occult Crescent
Duties
Dungeons • Guildhests • Trials • Raids • PvP • Quest Battles • Treasure Hunt • Deep Dungeons • Field Operations • Variant and Criterion Dungeons • Gathering Forays • The Gold Saucer • Hall of the Novice • Stone, Sky, Sea • The Masked Carnivale

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