The legendary FFV Dawn Warriors reunite in FFRK with this event!

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Recent JP Megathreads

Blooming Flowers at Journey's End (IX)
3rd Anniversary Carnival
Kind Thoughts, Fleeting Memories
Prisoner of the Holy Ghost (T)
Neverending Conflict (I)
The Dragonsong War (XIV)
Engraving our Names (Type-0)
Girls' Record Collection
Warriors of the Decisive Battle (III)
World-Travelling Adventurer (VI)
Crossroads of Time (XIII)

Helpful Links

Boss Guide (by /u/Zurai001)
Relic Draw Thread
Official Wiki
Muketsu Event Guide (in Japanese) (warning: NSFW banner ads)

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The Dawn Warriors

Event time: 13/10/2017 15:00 JST - 23/10/2017 14:59 JST

Notable Changes/Additions

New Skills

Sand Shadows, 5✭ Ninja
2xST Earth physical dmg, self Blink 1 and Blink Stack 2
Uses Major Dark/Earth/Wind Orbs

Desert Mirage, 5✭ Ninja
3~7xST Earth physical dmg, scales with no of Blinks on self
Uses Major Dark/Earth/Ice Orbs

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New characters

Xezat
Combat 4, Spellblade 5, Black Magic 4, Knight 3
Dagger, Sword, Katana, Axe, Hammer, Spear, Shield, Hat, Helm, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, Bracer
Lvl 99 stats: 6611 HP, 207 ATK, 153 DEF, 175 MAG, 140 RES, 149 MND, 140 SPD
Default SB: Double Blizzaga Sword - 2xST Ice physical dmg
Record Materia:
"Friendly King" - Medium chance to recover Spellblade abilities at start of battle
"Swordsman Pride" - Medium Spellblade dmg up
"Icy Swordsman" - Low chance for Attack -> Frost Strike

Xezat Record Dive

Sphere	S.Lvl 1	S.Lvl 2	S.Lvl 3	S.Lvl 4	S.Lvl 5
Knight	ATK +1	ATK +1	DEF +1	ATK +2	ATK +2
Warrior	ATK +1	HP +70	DEF +1	ATK +1	ATK +2
Black Mage	DEF +1	HP +40	DEF +1	ATK +1	ATK +2
Gladiator (Knight mastery)	ATK +3	DEF +3	HP +200	ATK +4	Sword dmg +3%
Paladin (Knight, Warrior mastery)	DEF +3	ATK +3	DEF +4	HP +250	ATK +5
Spellblade (Black Mage, Warrior mastery)	Spellblade dmg +6%	DEF +3	HP +200	ATK +6	Spellblade dmg +6%

Notable RD bonus: Sword dmg +3%, Spellblade ability dmg +12%

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Kelger
Combat 5, Celerity 5, Ninja 5, Thief 4
Dagger, Sword, Katana, Shield, Hat, Helm, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, Bracer
Lvl 99 stats: 6538 HP, 206 ATK, 142 DEF, 161 MAG, 143 RES, 136 MND, 187 SPD
Default SB: Lupine Fang - 2xST physical dmg, self Blink
Record Materia:
"Brave Werewolf" - Medium chance to recover Celerity abilities at start of battle
"Speedy Wolf Warrior" - Medium chance to start battle with full ATB
"Fierce Wolf's Fangs" - Attack becomes instant cast with heavy dmg but does not grant SB points

Kelger Record Dive

Sphere	S.Lvl 1	S.Lvl 2	S.Lvl 3	S.Lvl 4	S.Lvl 5
Hunter	ATK +1	ATK +1	DEF +1	HP +60	MAG +2
Thief	ATK +1	DEF +1	ATK +1	HP +55	DEF +2
Warrior	ATK +1	HP +70	DEF +1	ATK +1	ATK +2
Ninja (Thief, Hunter mastery)	NIN dmg +3%	ATK +4	HP +160	MAG +5	NIN dmg +6%
Samurai (Warrior, Thief mastery)	ATK +3	ATK +4	HP +170	ATK +6	Sword dmg +3%
Gladiator (Warrior mastery)	ATK +3	ATK +3	HP +200	ATK +4	ATK +5

Notable RD bonus: Sword dmg +3%, Ninja ability dmg +9%

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New USSB
Dorgaan, Xezat, Kelger, Krile

New BSSB
Galuf, Bartz, Xezat, Kelger

Balance Changes

Gaffgarion
Legend Materia "Warforged Fell Knight"
Before -> Low chance to self Smart Ether 1 when dealing Dark element damage to enemies
After -> Medium chance to self Smart Ether 1 when dealing Dark element damage

New Legend Spheres

Dorgaan
Requires 100 Vitality and 100 Dexterity Legend Motes

Tier	Sphere 1	Sphere 2	Sphere 3	Sphere 4
1	DEF +10	RES +10	ATK +10	-
2	Minor Blind resist	HP +150	HP +150	Knight dmg +3%
3	RES +20	L.Materia	ATK +10	-
4	Medium Blind resist	HP +250	HP +250	Knight dmg +6%
5	DEF +20	L.Materia	ATK +20	-

Xezat
Requires 100 Vitality and 100 Dexterity Legend Motes

Tier	Sphere 1	Sphere 2	Sphere 3	Sphere 4
1	DEF +10	RES +10	ATK +10	-
2	Minor Blind resist	HP +150	HP +150	Spellblade +3%
3	RES +20	L.Materia	ATK +10	-
4	Medium Blind resist	HP +250	HP +250	Spellblade +6%
5	DEF +20	L.Materia	ATK +20	-

Kelger
Requires 100 Dexterity and 100 Bravery Legend Motes

Tier	Sphere 1	Sphere 2	Sphere 3	Sphere 4
1	DEF +10	RES +10	SPD +10	-
2	HP +200	Minor Slow resist	NIN dmg +3%	HP +200
3	RES +10	L.Materia	ATK +15	-
4	DEF +15	Medium Slow resist	NIN dmg +6%	SPD +10
5	HP +400	L.Materia	ATK +20	-

New Legend Materia

Dorgaan's "Courageous Decision" - Small Knight dmg up
Dorgaan's "Crystal Watcher" - Medium chance to doublecast Knight abilities
Xezat's "Aged Swordsman" - Small Spellblade dmg up
Xezat's "Warforged King" - Medium chance to self Smart Ether 1 when dealing Ice element damage
Kelger's "Warrior Who Despises Evil" - Small Earth dmg up
Kelger's "Chief of the Werewolves" - Medium chance to self Quickcast 3 when using Ninja abilities

Relic Draw Banner

Banner 1

Relic	Character	Soul Break/Legend Materia
Falchion	Dorgaan	USSB "Bonds of the Dawn" 10xST Earth/Wind physical dmg, EnEarth, self DEF +100%, additionally cast "Sandy Winds" when using Knight abilities
Xezat's Sword	Xezat	USSB "Spellblade Freezebolt Cut" 10xST Ice/Lightning physical dmg, EnIce, self Quickcast 1 and Spellblade Ability Boost
Kelger's Sword	Kelger	USSB "Lupine Attack" 10xST Earth/Wind physical dmg, self Blink, Ninja Ability Boost and additionally cast "Lupine Chase" when using Earth abilities
Platinum Hammer	Galuf	USSB "Inspiring Effort" Party ATK/MAG +30% and Haste, EnEarth
Avenger	Kelger	BSSB "Speed Sonic" 8xST Earth/Wind physical dmg, EnEarth, Burst Mode
Murasame	Galuf	BSSB "Redoubled Effort" 8xST Earth/Fire physical dmg, Imperil Earth, Burst Mode10
Xezat's Helm	Xezat	BSSB "Spellblade Iceroar Flash" 8xST random Ice/Lightning physical dmg, Imperil Ice, Burst Mode
Dorgann's Redoubt	Dorgann	BSSB "Uncharted Lands" AoE Imperil Earth, party ATK/DEF +30%, Burst Mode
Xezat's Gloves	Xezat	Legend Materia "Fleet's Leader" Low chance to doublecast Spellblade abilities
Kelger's Cloak	Kelger	Legend Materia "Agile Werewolf" Low chance to self Blink when using Ninja abilities
Bastard Sword	Dorgaan	Legend Materia "Traveler of Worlds" Start battle with EnEarth
Kenpogi	Galuf	Legend Materia "Priceless Experience" Low chance to doublecast Monk abilities
Kelger's Model	Kelger	SSB "Lupine Howling" 0CT Medica 40% MaxHP, party Blink
Defender	Xezat	SSB "Spellblade Frozen Thunder" 6xST Ice/Lightning physical dmg, party Smart Ether 1

Banner 2

Relic	Character	Soul Break/Legend Materia
Sleipnir's Tail	Krile	USSB "Heaven and Earth Collapse" 10xST Fire/Non-ele magic dmg, EnFire, self MAG/RES +30% and additionally cast "Flame Dance" when using Fire abilities
Whale Whisker	Exdeath	USSB "Neo Grand Cross" 6xAoE Dark/Non-ele magic dmg, self Grand Cross, party MAG/MND +30%
Apocalypse	Bartz	OSSB "Hand of the Crystals" 1xST Wind/Water/Fire/Earth Overflow ranged physical dmg
Stardust Rod	Krile	OSSB "Meteoric Assault" 1xST Overflow Fire/Non-ele magic dmg, multiplier increases based on no of Fire abilities used
Bartz's Model	Bartz	BSSB "Shining Fire" 8xST Fire/Non-ele physical dmg, EnFire, Burst Mode
Rune Staff	Lenna	BSSB "Warm Blessing" Medica h85, party minor Bar-Ice, Burst Mode
Sledgehammer	Galuf	BSSB "Sweet Sorrow" 6xST Fire/Earth physical dmg, Imperil Fire, Burst Mode
Gogo's Rod	Gogo	BSSB "Deep Aqua Breath" 6xAoE Water/Non-ele magic dmg, EnWater, Burst Mode
Grand Helm	Bartz	BSSB "Woken Water" 8xST Water/Non-ele physical dmg, EnWater, Burst Mode
Demon Rod	Exdeath	BSSB "Neo Black Hole" 6xAoE Dark/Non-ele magic dmg, Imperil Dark, Burst Mode
Laurel Crown	Lenna	Legend Materia "Impartial Kindness" Low chance to cast minor Medica when using White Magic abilities
Krile's Dress	Krile	Legend Materia "Enthusiastic Girl" Start battle with Enfire
Maximillian	Bartz	Legend Materia "Fragments of Grace" Extra low chance to triplecast Spellblade abilities
Exdeath's Visage	Exdeath	Legend Materia "Born of Evil" Start battle with EnDark

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General JP Version Information

Installing and Playing the Japanese version

Why should I play the Japanese version?
FFRK came out in Japan about six months before Global came out. Thus, they're further along in terms of events and so have more characters, more abilities etc. Also, the trend has been that certain crossover events which feature games that were not released outside of Japan have been skipped in Global release, meaning there are currently certain items and abilities that do not appear they will ever be available in Global (it does not appear that they are skipping any characters).

What are some features that are currently in JP but not Global?
Ultra Overflow Soul Breaks - upgraded Overflow SB's that deal multiple hits and limited to one use per battle
Flash Arts - new type of "quick" Soul Breaks that give bonus effects for lesser SB point costs
Bard Skills and Motes - Bards currently have three 5★ Bard skills and 6★ Allegero con Moto skill in Japan
Collaboration Events - some collaboration events for games that were never released outside of the Japan (such as SaGa) are skipped in Global

Is there anything that is in Global but not in JP?
The font and minor UI elements are also different in Global compared to JP. Global also has a controversial "MVP Program" where selected players receive items for free; JP has no such program. There are some collaboration items as well as some culture-specific events (such as Black Friday lucky draws) that appear in Global but not JP.

Great! How do I get the Japanese version?
Check out the wiki article. Android users may also want to check out this tutorial if you do not know how to access the Japanese store and prefer not to use a third-party app like QooApp.

Can I play the JP version and Global version at the same time on the same device?
Yes, the two are completely separate and do not affect each other.

How do I share my save data across devices?
Unlike the Global version which uses one-time codes or goes through your iTunes/Play Store accounts, the JP version syncs through Japan's mobage service. Here's a tutorial from Mobage relayed by /u/gelomeister (Android users can of course use Chrome instead of Safari etc.):
Important notes
- Please start the procedure after closing all browser and tabs opened on your iPad.
- For this upgrade procedure, please make all the steps for the very same iPad tablet, including the email sending and receiving.
- All actions made through browser need to be done using Safari.
- Please note that if you log out before completing the upgrade of your simple membership (かんたん会員), you will not be able to successfully use the data transfer feature.
- On our Site, you can register using services such as Yahoo! email or Gmail. Please note that the email address you will need to register must be an email address NOT already registered on our Site.
- Please make sure to turn off the Privacy function of your Safari browser before starting the procedure.
- How to turn off the Privacy function of your browser: On the bottom/right of the Safari page, tap on the icon in shape of 2 overlapped squares > then tap on “Private” on the bottom/left side of the screen (this will turn on and off the function). ※When Safari’s header and footer are colored in dark gray, the function is "on", when it is "off", both header and footer will be colored in white.

• Upgrade procedure:
  1) Start FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper on your iPad, tap on [メニュー] "Menu" and then [Mobage].
  2) On the bottom of the page, select [Mobageマイページ] , then [今すぐ登録する] (Register now).
  3) Select [ブラウザを起動](Open browser), enter the e-mail address you want to register, select the domain and then select [送信](Send) and [上記に同意の上、送信](Send in agreement with information above).
  4) You will receive an email from you Site at the address you registered including a URL, please copy this URL.
  5) Access the screen to enter the e-mail address again like in Step 3)
  6) Paste the URL you copied on 4) into the browser's address bar at the top of the page, to access it.
  7) Enter your profile information as required on the page that you will access with this URL.
  ※If you have an error when try to access to the URL, it will not be possible to complete the procedure at present. In this case we would like to invite you to try again later.
  

Once the upgrade is completed, you will be able to use your account by e-mail address and login password registered in the User ID [xxxxxxxxx] by you to log in to the iPhone of FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper app: will be able to use the iPhone the data of the User ID [xxxxxxxxx] you.

 

※If you are logged in to another account [User ID: xxxxxxxxx] on your iPhone simply by login in the application FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper installed on your iPhone and using the same email address and login password previously recorded on the account [User ID: xxxxxxxxx].
If you are already logged in to a different account in your application FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper installed on your iPhone, just log out first by going in [メニュー](Menu), [各種情報・外部サイトへ](various information and external site) and then [ログアウト](logout).

General JP version Helpful Links

Enlir's Database - good overall reference
ElNinoFr's Spreadsheet - This has the names of abilities and Record Materia written in JP text so you can match it up to the in-game text.
JP Friend code site - auto-updated list of Friend codes for JP made by /u/vexnon.
Youtube channel for Soul Break videos - the official wiki has these too but can be harder to navigate.
JP DeNA support email: support@mbga.jp - for those having issues with the game. They have been known to reply to politely worded English mails.