Alexandrite
Template:Item Alexandrite is a catalyst required to upgrade Animus Zodiac Weapons into 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, Novus or Nexus 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 from Auriana.(prior to patch 2.4)
Player can obtain the map by purchasing one for 400 Allagan Tomestone of Soldiery from Auriana.
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.
The Hunt
Alexandrite costs 200 Allied Seals each.