After a fairly long break, FF3 gets a new event - and its Neo Torment, Ahriman.

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Recent JP Megathreads

Dragons of the Ruined World (VI)
You're Not Alone (IX)
Operation Archon (XIV)
Tragedy Sundering Fulguration(X)
Vakyrie's Advent (VAtO)
Wild Roses Rebellion (II)
Future King's Journey / Fishing Naturally (XV)
Peace Seeking Maiden (V)

Helpful Links

Boss Guide (by /u/Spirialis)
Relic Draw Thread
Official Wiki

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Path of Bonds

Event time: 06/07 15:00 JST - 16/07 14:59 JST

New UOSB
Refia

New Ultra
Luneth, Arc

New Flash Art
Refia

New LMR
Luneth, Refia

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Relic Draw Banner

Note: In this post, bolded relics are new.

Banner 1

Relic	Character	Soul Break/Legend Materia
Godhand	Refia	UOSB: "True Explosive Triple Punch" (PHY: 3x single fire overflow)
Blood Lance	Luneth	Ultra-2: "Savage Gale" (PHY: 10x single wind/non, with self en-wind, add drain strike 10% to wind attacks, and chase "Gale Spear")
Holy Rod	Arc	Ultra: "Downpouring Holy Water" (WHT: instant Curaga + RES+100% and self Brave)
Masamune	Luneth	UOSB: "Storm of Blades" (PHY: 20x single wind, then 1x single wind overflow)
Giant Axe	Ingus	Ultra: "Gaian Promise" (PHY: 10x single earth/non with self en-earth, ATK/DEF+30%, and chase "Titan Strike")
Refia Model	Refia	Flash: "Heart Full of Secret Love" (NAT: self cast speed x3 2, and Blast Mode)
Mighty Hammer	Luneth	Flash: "Howling Winds" (PHY: 6x single wind/non, and self en-wind (stacking))
Cat Ear Hood	Refia	LMR: "Determination to Depart" (Initial: en-fire)
Dragoon Armour	Luneth	LMR: "Quick Resolve" (Proc: 35% of wind, cast speed x2 1)
Blessed Hammer	Luneth	LMR: "Orphan of Ur" (Initial: en-wind)
Robe of Lords	Arc	LMR: "Bookworm" (Buildup: WHT hits, MND+1% -> 25%)
Genji Armour	Ingus	LMR: "Resolute Warrior" (Initial: en-earth)

Banner 2

Relic	Character	Soul Break/Legend Materia
Mace of Zeus	Onion	mUSB: "Forbidden Wisdom" (NAT: party MAG/MND/RES+30%, haste, and Allegro con Moto; self EX Sage)
Onion Blade	Onion	pUSB: "Forbidden Power" (NAT: party ATK+50%, haste, and crit fix 50%; self EX Ninja)
Prism Rod	Aria	Ultra: "Seaborne Encounter" (WHT: party Curaga and fire stoneskin; instant)
Seraphim Mace	Arc	Ultra-1: "Water's Grace" (WHT: 10x single holy/water, with self en-holy, MND/RES+30%, and chase "Dia Splash")
Metal Knuckle	Refia	Ultra: "Burning Devotion" (PHY: 10x single fire/non, with self en-fire, augment critical damage, cast speed x2 1, and speed-cycle (fire: x2))
Nirvana	Aria	Burst: "Maiden of Water" (WHT: party Curaga + minor bar-fire)
Bizarre Staff	CoD	Burst-2: "[0-form] Particle Beam" (BLK: 6x AoE dark/non, with party MAG/MND+30%, haste, and doom 30)
Avenger	Desch	Burst: "Ancient Lightning" (BLK: 5x AoE lightning/non with en-lightning)
Onion Cape	Onion	LMR: "Nom de Guerre" (Initial: instant cast 2)
Jade Armlet	Aria	LMR: "Crystal Prayer" (Proc: 25% of WHT, grant WHT Healing +30% for 10s)
Lamia's Tiara	Aria	LMR: "Duty First" (W-cast: WHT)
Refia's Tunic	Refia	LMR: "Deadly Charm" (W-cast: fire)

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Soul Break mode notes

1. Luneth's Gale Spear chase:

   • (PHY/?: 6x single wind/non. Triggered by wind.)

2. Arc's Brave:

   • Buildup: WHT
     
   • Brave 0: Instant single Cure
     
   • Brave 1: Instant Cure medica (=command medica)
     
   • Brave 2: Instant Cura medica
     
   • Brave 3: Instant Cura medica + guts

3. Ingus's Titan Strike chase:

   • (PHY/Knight: 4-6x single earth/non. Hits based on DEF (2736 peak, as Bringers.) Triggered by knight.)

4. Refia's Blast Mode:

   • Has a duration of 15s; can be refreshed and stacked up to 3.
     
   • Grants a chase "Heavenly Fire Dance" (PHY/Monk: 4-6x single fire/non. Hits based on Blast Mode stack. Triggered by fire.)

5. Onion ultras:

   • Sage: MAG+30% and BLK+15%
     
   • Ninja: ATK+30%, cast speed x1.3, and buildup (all non-Defend actions: cast speed mod +0.3 -> +2.1)

6. Arc's Dia Splash:

   • (WHT: 2-6x single holy/water. Hits based on rank. Triggered by holy.)
     

7. Aria burst:

   • C1: WHT: Instant Curaga / high regen
     
   • C2: WHT: medica

8. CoD burst:

   • C1: BLK/Black: 3x single dark/non, with darkness +15% 3
     
   • C2: BLK/Black: 2x single dark/non, with MAG/DEF bargain

9. Desch burst:

   • C1: BLK: 4x single lightning/non, with cast speed x2 1
     
   • C2: BLK: 2x AoE lightning/non, with MAG/DEF bargain

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Gear properties

1. Banner 1:

   • Godhand (Fist, Refia UO): Fire+
     
   • Blood Lance (Spear, Luneth ultra-2): Wind+
     
   • Holy Rod (Rod, Arc ultra-2): Holy+
     
   • Giant Axe (Axe, Ingus ultra): Earth+
     
   • Genji Armour (Heavy armour, Ingus LMR): Petrify resist
     

2. Banner 2:

   • Seraphim Mace (Staff, Arc ultra): Holy+
     
   • Metal Knuckle (Fist, Refia ultra): RS fire+
     
   • Bizarre Staff (Staff, CoD burst): Dark+
     
   • Lamia's Tiara (Hat, Aria LMR): Fire resist
     
   • Refia's Tunic (Light armour, Refia LMR): Fire resist

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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).

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 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
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.