Hall of the Novice

Hall of the Novice is a new series of challenges designed to prepare new adventurers for the rigors of party combat. It is a feature introduced in patch 3.2.

The Hall of the Novice can be found in Western La Noscea (Aleport) (x28,y24).

Entry Requirements

Upon reaching level 15 with at least combat class, players can speak with the Smith NPC located at the Adventurers' Guild in each city and several other locations to register for Hall of the Novice training.

Registration locations:

• New Gridania (x11,y13)
• Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (x11,y11)
• Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (x11.8,y:9)
• South Shroud (x19,y18)
• Central Shroud (x10,y22)
• Central Shroud (x19,y28)
• Western La Noscea (x28,y24)
• Western Thanalan (x27,y16)
• Eastern Thanalan (x14,y30)

Types of Training

Players can undertake several training exercises depending on the role of their current class or job

Class/job roles are as follows:

• Tank: Gladiator / Marauder / Paladin / Warrior / Dark Knight
• DPS: Pugilist / Lancer / Rogue / Monk / Dragoon / Ninja / Archer / Thaumaturge / Arcanist / Bard / Black Mage / Summoner / Machinist
• Healer: Conjurer / White Mage / Scholar / Astrologian

Hall of the Novice Loot

Disciples of Magic Loot

Item	Icon	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defence	Magic Defence	Stats and Attributes	Training Exercise
Brand-new Halfgloves		17	Disciples of Magic Level 15	Hands	10	21	Vitality +1, Intelligence +2, Mind +2, Accuracy +2, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks Healer Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks
Brand-new Thighboots		17	Disciples of Magic Level 15	Feet	10	21	Vitality +1, Intelligence +2, Mind +2, Critical Hit Rate +2, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 2: Assist Allies in Defeating a Target Healer Training - Exercise 2: Heal an Ally
Brand-new Waistwrap		17	Disciples of Magic Level 15	Legs	14	29	Vitality +2, Intelligence +3, Mind +3, Critical Hit Rate +3, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 4: Avoid Engaged Targets Healer Training - Exercise 3: Heal Multiple Allies
Brand-new Robe		17	Disciples of Magic Level 15	Body	14	29	Vitality +2, Intelligence +3, Mind +3, Critical Hit Rate +3, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 6: Interact with the Battlefield Healer Training - Exercise 4: Avoid Engaged Targets

Disciples of War Loot

Item	Icon	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defence	Magic Defence	Stats and Attributes	Training Exercise
Brand-new Gloves		17	Disciples of War Level 15	Hands	16	16	Strength +2, Dexterity +2, Vitality +2, Accuracy +2, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks
Brand-new Boots		17	Disciples of War Level 15	Feet	16	16	Strength +2, Dexterity +2, Vitality +2, Critical Hit Rate +2, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 2: Assist Allies in Defeating a Target
Brand-new Skirt		17	Disciples of War Level 15	Legs	22	22	Strength +3, Dexterity +3, Vitality +3, Accuracy +3, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 4: Avoid Engaged Targets
Brand-new Tabard		17	Disciples of War Level 15	Body	22	22	Strength +3, Dexterity +3, Vitality +3, Skill Speed +3, Determination +1	DPS Training - Exercise 6: Interact with the Battlefield

Tank Loot

Item	Icon	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defence	Magic Defence	Stats and Attributes	Training Exercise
Novice's Gauntlets		17	GLA, MRD, PLD, WAR, DRK Level 15	Hands	31	31	Strength +2, Vitality +2, Accuracy +1, Critical Hit Rate +2	Tank Training - Exercise 1: Avoid Area of Effect Attacks
Brand-new Sabatons		17	GLA, MRD, PLD, WAR, DRK Level 15	Feet	31	31	Strength +2, Vitality +2, Accuracy +1, Skill Speed +2	Tank Training - Exercise 3: Execute a Combo in Battle
Brand-new Trousers		17	GLA, MRD, PLD, WAR, DRK Level 15	Legs	44	44	Strength +3, Vitality +3, Accuracy +2, Determination +2, Determination +1	Tank Training - Exercise 5: Engage Multiple Targets
Novice's Cuirass		17	GLA, MRD, PLD, WAR, DRK Level 15	Body	44	44	Strength +3, Vitality +3, Accuracy +2, Parry +3	Tank Training - Exercise 7: Engage Enemy Reinforcements

Disciples of War or Magic Loot

Item	Icon	Item Level	Requirement	Slot	Defence	Magic Defence	Stats and Attributes	Training Exercise
Brand-new Ring*		30	Disciples of War or Magic Level 1	Ring	1	1	Strength +3, Dexterity +3, Vitality +3, Intelligence +3, Mind +3, Piety +3	DPS Training - Exercise 7: Final Exercise Tank Training - Exercise 8: Final Exercise Healer Training - Exercise 5: Final Exercise

• It increases all EXP earned by combat classes level 30 or below by 30%.