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= The Unofficial Dragoon Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) List | version .06
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= author: Lance | server: Ragnarok | email: LanceFFXI@hotmail.com
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ATTENTION REGARDING FUTURE UPDATES!! ** PLEASE READ **
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Due to the newly implemented level cap (level 75) and introduction of new armor
and weaponry, SOME material will be incorrect.

Although I was initially working on fixing the necessary areas, certain "real
life" events have forced my hand and I am now forced to abandon this work :(

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ATTENTION REGARDING FUTURE UPDATES!! ** PLEASE READ **
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The sole purpose of this FAQ is to provide a centralized location for answers
and insight into this popular class.

NONE of the information contained within this FAQ should be considered "the
gospel" but rather a point of reference.

Some material is "borrowed". Either from official texts or other forms of
reference, but, *ALL* are given credit at the end of this document.

In other words, if I have used something you wrote, I *WILL* give you credit.
I'm not here for the glory, just here to help folks ^^.

It is also a work in progress that I will be updating from time to time so
please bear with me as I work out its finer details and expand it.

Creative criticisms encouraged, but, please, keep it civil. Pointless flames
will be piped to /dev/null AS WELL AS emails with questions that I have already
answered in the FAQ.


Yes people do email me such things i.e. "Great FAQ! What can you tell me about
Dragoon?", "Do you plan on revising the FAQ or making additions?"

No, the version number is just there for show and the comments scattered
throughout the FAQ that says I will update are just to mess with you...

*sigh* # rm /var/mail/spool/lanceffxi


I personally play this class and have a strong affection for it. I am not an
importer, though I am close with a few long time importers who play the Dragoon
class at high levels. God bless them for their patience, their vision,
encouragement and support.

So, without further ado, lets get down into the nitty gritty shall we?

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= F.A.Q.
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1) What is a Dragoon?
A: Well according to the textbook definition:
"Masters of the lance, dragoons can command creatures known as wyverns. They
are well renowned for their ability to leap great heights. Dragoons can use
wyverns and their own jumping abilities to turn the tide of a battle. Wyverns
learn more abilities as their master's level increases.

Dragoon Job Abilities
Call Wyvern: Calls a wyvern to fight by your side. Generally, a wyvern imitates
its master's actions in combat.

Examples:
PC initiates an auto-attack; Wyvern initiates an auto-attack against the same
target.
PC uses a spell or weapon skill; Wyvern uses a breath attack.

As a dragoon's job level increases, their wyverns will gain new abilities, such
as the ability to heal PCs and use breath attacks of the element that will most
damage an enemy. However, PCs cannot heal wyverns.

Additionally, the abilities of the wyvern will differ depending on your
character's support job. For example, if you have white mage as your support
job, the wyvern will focus on healing. If your support job is warrior, the
wyvern will focus on attacks. Dragoons use the "Dismiss" command to send their
wyverns away."

2) Ok I know that's in the book but what is a Dragoon?
A: A Dragoon is a Dragon Knight. A fierce warrior, who is a master of the
2handed pole arm known as the lance. Capable of summoning a dragon to fight by
his/her side. And laying waste to the evil which dares to oppose him.

3) What do you mean we can't heal our wyvern?
A: Well that's not entirely a correct statement within the N.A. manual for FFXI.

A Dragoon CAN heal its wyvern. You have to go into healing mode for it to work
though. As Soon as you start to heal, you wyvern will land and heal right
alongside you.

But as for casting "cure" type spells or attempting to remove status ailments
via magic, that will fail.

4) So, the wyvern lasts forever?
A: No, here's the thing. You only lose your wyvern (and need to Call) when:
a) You die.
b) You change job or subjob.
c) You ride a chocobo.
d) Your pet's HP drops below 1.

5) Why won't my wyvern sit to heal when I do?
A: It's probably under the effect of a status ailment (i.e. poison, etc). A
good tactic to try is to start your initial attack from the rear of the monster
(especially if you have someone tanking). That way, your wyvern can avoide
"breath" or direction based attacks. You can also try to start the attack and
swivel around 180 degrees so you are facing your wyvern.

6) Can you please describe to us how the job for Dragoon is acquired?
A: Most certainly. But, I must warn you that this might *spoil* the fun a bit
as you do not get to discover it on your own.

First and foremost, you must be at least level 30 in any job to acquire the
quest.
1. First off, talk to either of the NPC's in Warehouse A in Port San d'Oria.
2. Then speak to Novalmauge in the Bostaunieux Prison in the basement of
Chateaux Doraguille. *NOTE* Novalmauge is a guard so he will be patrolling the
hallways. Keep looking.
3. Afterward, return and speak to Morjean in the Cathedral to actually start
the quest. (He's very studious, find him by the bookshelf)
4. Your next task will be to go to the Shakrami Mines in the Windurst region.
5. When inside the Shamkrami maze, take caution. Although you may be tougher
than the mobs, they tend to link and aggro you. What you are trying to locate
are "Excavation Point"'s near bones.
6. When you actually locate one, use a pickaxe on the spot to retrieve a
wyvern egg.
7. Return with your egg to Morjean in the Cathedral and tell him of your
discovery.
8. You will be then asked to go to the Meriphataud Mountains and find the ???
point on the south face at the far east section of Doragora's Spine.
9. Once there, you must trade the egg to this spot. *at this point the plot
will thicken*
10. You must then return to San d'Oria and talk to Rahal back in Chateaux
Doraguille.
11. At which point, you must now go to Ghelsba Outpost, and find the Hut at
around (F-10).
12. *MAKE SURE YOUR PARTY IS READY BEFORE USING THE DOOR* *VERY IMPORTANT*
13. You and your party will be put face to face with the evil dragon.
14. Upon defeat of the dragon, you will be bestowed the Dragoon Job and be
given a choice of names for your new wyvern.
16. Now all you gotta do is run your butt back to your Mog house and be
magically transformed!!

** NOTE **
It has been brought to my attention by many emails that I had overlooked
something.
You must be allowed entry to Chateaux Doraguille via Mission 6 to do the
Chateaux portion of the Dragoon Job Quest.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO *COMPLETE* MISSION 6 TO DO THE DRAGOON JOB QUEST.
I did not catch this since I had already completed Mission 6 at the time I had
done the Dragoon Job Quest.
Thank you to everyone who caught it and emailed me...repeatedly. ^^

7) But Lance, you didn't tell us what type of group would be strong enough to
take this dragon on.
A: Good point. No matter what anyone says, chances are, a full party of level
30 players will get annihilated. What you want to do is find a *group* of at
least level 40+ players to take this dragon on. Unless, of course, your
Japanese is decent, you can ask a high level (preferably 60+) player to kill it
for you. At which point you wont have to do much, just kind of sit back and
watch ^^.

8) So we can't actually name the Wyvern ourselves?
A: No, you will be given a list of names to choose from.

9) Well, can you at least tell us the names?
A: Here are some of the names.
Azure
Cerulean
Rygor Attack > Strength

This is the order in which you should be focusing your stat increasing jewelry
on.

Also bear in mind this formula; 2 of any base attribute (STR, DEX) is equal to
1 of (attack, accuracy) respectively.

29) Is there any jewelry you can recommend for us? Something that enhances
those attributes.
A: I personally use the Spike necklace and Beetle +1 earrings at the moment. I
have noticed higher level Dragoons using Coral Gorgets, Coral Earrings or
Assualt Earrings (assault earring is a great item but you can only posess 1 due
to the fact that it is rated as a RARE item).

It varies from one Dragoon's taste to the other. Jewelry is a gray area. It's
really more up to the player to decide what he/she wants.

Some jewelry might offer higher accuracy or bonus to STR. I tend to fall more
towards accuracy so i will take +Accuracy or +DEX over +Attack or +STR any day.
Choose the one that best suits your playing style.

As far as a list of some "cooler" jewelry....Peacock charm, Coral earring,
Assault earring, Sniper rings (or sniper +1 if you can find/afford them).

I am personally using a Spike Necklace and Beetle +1 earrings until I can save
or hunt for the better stuff.

30) What can you tell us about this Artifact (AF) armor we've been hearing
about?
A: Well here are all the pieces, descriptions and level requirements for each
part.

Drachen Brais (lower body)
Def: 27 HP+15
Enhances "Ancient Circle" effect
Increases wyvern HP by 10%
Level 52 DRG

Drachen Greaves (feet)
Def:10 HP+12 AGI+3
Enhances "Jump" effect
Level 54 DRG

Drachen Finger Gauntlets (hands)
Def: 15 HP+11 DEX+3 Parrying Skill+10
Enhances wyvern accuracy
Level 56 DRG

Drachen Mail
Def: 38 HP+15 VIT+4
Adds "Regen" effect to wyvern
Level 58 DRG

Drachen Helm
Def: 16 HP+12 MND+5
Wyvern uses breaths more effectively
Level 60 DRG

31) Why is it some ugly purple color?
A: Ok, this is where I draw the line. It is *NOT* "some ugly purple color"!!!

Anyone who has played Final Fantasy 2 (US)/Final Fantasy 4 (J) should NOT ask
this question.

During the course of the story within that game, we were introduced to a
Dragoon called Kain. Although he didn't speak much, he was a proud and powerful
knight with extraoridinary jumping attacks.

The armor he wore was..none other than the Dragoon Artifact armor.

32) How is the armor obtained?
A: The armor is obtained by doing a series of quests (AF1, AF2, coffers and
AF3).

The AF armor (including AF weapon) is comprised of 3 AF quests and 3 coffer
quests.