Alexandrite

Template:Item Alexandrite is a catalyst required to upgrade Novus Zodiac Weapon. It was introduced in patch 2.28. Players will need 75 Alexandrites to upgrade each Animus weapon into Zodiac. Players will not lose Alexandrite for failed materia melds.

How to Obtain

FATEs

Players can complete FATEs with their Animus weapons equipped with a chance to obtain alexandrite. This is similar to Atma farming.

Mysterious Maps

Players can also complete Mysterious Maps to obtain Alexandrite. Each map awards 1 alexandrite. Failing the task will destroy the map.

Players can obtain the map by purchasing each for 800 Allagan Tomestone of Mythology.

Players can also obtain the map by completing the quest Morbid Motivation that requires the player to complete Expert Roulette. Each quest awards a map. The quest resets daily.