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Alexander - The Fist of the Son, known by players as A5 or M1, is the first turn of the Raid Raid Alexander: Midas in Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward.

Story[]

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Normal[]

Although you succeeded in destroying the core of Gordias, it seems that was only a temporary measure. The walking fortress has stirred once more, and its left arm now rests on the banks of the Thaliak. The entrance lies open and unguarded, suggesting the goblins inside are as surprised as you. Take advantage of your enemy's unreadiness and face the Illuminati threat once more—hopefully for the last time.

In-game Description

Savage[]

Sometimes even the most thrilling tale can benefit from slight embellishment, and the wandering minstrel's reimagining of your foray into Midas—while stretching the bounds of believability—proves to be even more invigorating than your memory of it. A memory you must relive in order to compare...

In-game Description


Spoilers end here.

Objectives[]

Normal[]

  1. Clear Engine Room #334: 0/1
  2. Clear the Clevering: 0/1
  3. Arrive in Advanced Clevering: 0/1
  4. Defeat Ratfinx Twinkledinks: 0/1

Savage[]

  1. Clear the Clevering: 0/1
  2. Arrive in Advanced Clevering: 0/1
  3. Defeat Ratfinx Twinkledinks: 0/1

Progression[]

Engine Room #334[]

This area contains a number of steam vents to avoid and platforms and windows to jump through. After passing through this area the party will jump down into the Clevering. This area does not appear on Savage difficulty.

The Clevering[]

This golden room contains two Fausts. After a certain amount of time has passed or both Fausts are defeated, Hummelfaust will spawn and tether to any remaining Fausts, likely wiping the raid. This, along with Hummelfaust's enrage, serve as the DPS check requisite for entering Midas.

Advanced Clevering[]

The party fights Ratfinx Twinkledinks here. He alternates between his giant and normal sizes, with different mechanics for each. Standing in the center area will cause two Goblixers to spawn: purple will turn anyone who consumes it into a bird, allowing them to dodge Boost but preventing them from taking action for 15 seconds, while the red will transform a player into a Gorilla, allowing him to knock away the bombs that Ratfinx unleashes when he casts Bombs Away.

When the boss is giant, he will stack Headache on the main tank. Four stacks will result in a Concussion, and the off-tank should Provoke to prevent a wipe to the tank buster that Ratfinx will cast immediately after. The boss also casts Boost immediately after transforming, necessitating the use of the purple Goblixer. When the boss is small, adds also spawn, which the off-tank should pick up and the DPS should burn.

On Savage difficulty, there are four Goblixers: the green Goblixer removes the Anti-coagulant debuff inflicted by Glassy-eyed Cobras, while the blue causes enemies to drop enmity on the user and is used to prevent adds from tethering to DPS.

Enemies[]

Normal[]

Savage[]

Loot[]

Normal[]

A chest contains three of the following:

NameTypeiLvDescription
EquipPatch
MaterialsCrafting
Tarnished Midan PedalMiscellany220A uniquely crafted pedal discovered in Alexander's Midas sector. Two pedals can be traded for special foot gear.
13.2
Tarnished Midan ChainMiscellany220A uniquely crafted chain discovered in Alexander's Midas sector. One chain can be traded for a special belt.
13.2
Tarnished Midan BoltMiscellany220A uniquely crafted bolt discovered in Alexander's Midas sector. One bolt can be traded for a special accessory.
13.2

These can be exchanged to Sabina in Idyllshire for foot armor, waist armor and accessories, respectively.

Savage[]

NameTypeiLvDescription
EquipPatch
MaterialsCrafting
Midan Manifesto - Page 1Miscellany240The opening page of the Illuminati's lesser-known catechismal masterwork. Manifesto pages of the same type can be traded for special gear.
13.2

A chest contains three of the following:

NameTypeiLvDescription
EquipPatch
MaterialsCrafting
Midan Bracelets of AimingBracelets240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Dexterity: 61
Determination: 49
Skill Speed: 36

All Classes 603.2
Midan Bracelets of CastingBracelets240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Intelligence: 61
Determination: 34
Spell Speed: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Bracelets of SlayingBracelets240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Strength: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 51
Determination: 34

All Classes 603.2
Midan Bracelets of FendingBracelets240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Vitality: 66
Tenacity: 36
Skill Speed: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Bracelets of HealingBracelets240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Mind: 61
Piety: 38
critical hit: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Earrings of AimingEarrings240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Dexterity: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 51
Skill Speed: 36

All Classes 603.2
Midan Earrings of CastingEarrings240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Intelligence: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 51
critical hit: 36

All Classes 603.2
Midan Earrings of SlayingEarrings240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Strength: 61
Determination: 49
Skill Speed: 36

All Classes 603.2
Midan Earrings of FendingEarrings240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Vitality: 66
Tenacity: 36
Determination: 49

All Classes 603.2
Midan Earrings of HealingEarrings240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Mind: 61
critical hit: 36
Spell Speed: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of AimingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Dexterity: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 36
critical hit: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of CastingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Intelligence: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 36
critical hit: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of SlayingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Strength: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 36
critical hit: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of FendingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Vitality: 66
Direct Hit Rate: 51
critical hit: 36

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of HealingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Mind: 61
Piety: 54
Spell Speed: 36

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of AimingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Dexterity: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 36
critical hit: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of CastingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Intelligence: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 36
critical hit: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of SlayingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Strength: 61
Direct Hit Rate: 36
critical hit: 51

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of FendingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Vitality: 66
Direct Hit Rate: 51
critical hit: 36

All Classes 603.2
Midan Neckband of HealingNecklace240

Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 1
Mind: 61
Piety: 54
Spell Speed: 36

All Classes 603.2
NameTypeiLvDescription
EquipPatch
MaterialsCrafting
Midan Belt of AimingWaist240

Defense: 159
Magic Defense: 159
Dexterity: 61
Vitality: 66
critical hit: 51
Determination: 34

ARC BRD MCH 603.2
Midan Belt of CastingWaist240

Defense: 116
Magic Defense: 203
Vitality: 59
Intelligence: 61
Determination: 49
Spell Speed: 36

THM ACN BLM SMN RDM 603.2
Midan Belt of MaimingWaist240

Defense: 203
Magic Defense: 159
Strength: 61
Vitality: 66
critical hit: 36
Skill Speed: 51

LNC DRG 603.2
Midan Belt of ScoutingWaist240

Defense: 159
Magic Defense: 159
Dexterity: 61
Vitality: 66
critical hit: 51
Determination: 34

ROG NIN 603.2
Midan Belt of StrikingWaist240

Defense: 159
Magic Defense: 159
Strength: 61
Vitality: 66
critical hit: 36
Skill Speed: 51

PGL MNK SAM 603.2
Midan Belt of FendingWaist240

Defense: 290
Magic Defense: 290
Strength: 61
Vitality: 66
Direct Hit Rate: 51
Skill Speed: 36

GLA MRD PLD WAR DRK 603.2
Midan Belt of HealingWaist240

Defense: 116
Magic Defense: 203
Vitality: 59
Mind: 61
Piety: 54
Determination: 34

CNJ WHM SCH AST 603.2

Musical themes[]

"Sins of the Father, Sins of the Son" plays throughout the duty prior to reaching Advanced Clevering. "Locus" plays during the battle with Ratfinx Twinkledinks.

Gallery[]

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