Against All Odds

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Against All Odds
Required Fame Aht Urhgan Fame Level: Unknown
Level Restriction: Level 50+ Corsair
Starting NPC Ratihb - Aht Urhgan Whitegate (J-12)
Pack Treasures of Aht Urhgan
Title Paragon of Corsair Excellence
Repeatable No
Description Qultada has been captured by the Empire. Head to Arrapago with the Seagull Phratrie crew and save your captain!

Walkthrough

  • While on Corsair, head to the Shararat Teahouse in Aht Urhgan Whitegate at (K-12) for a cutscene and the key item, Life float.
    • Note: After receiving the cutscene, you may commission Corsair Artifact Armor from Leleroon.
      • You may chose the order in which you receive the armor and may commission a new piece one Vana'diel day (one Earth hour) after the last piece was completed.
    • The rest of this quest may be completed on any job.
    • If you lose the battle, you may return to get another key item after one real life day (midnight JST).
  • Head to the The Ashu Talif in Arrapago Reef through the Dvucca Isle Staging Point or Alzadaal Undersea Ruins.
    • To access the Cutter, first travel to Dvucca Isle Staging Point and leave the staging point putting you in Caedarva Mire (Map 2).
    • Head West to (F-9) and zone into Arrapago Reef through entrance 3.
    • Head North to (H-8) to find the Cutter.
    • The Survival Guide in Caedarva Mire is also close: From the Guide, head out of the tunnel to the West, then South to enter Arrapago Reef right beside the Ashu Talif.
  • Approach the Cutter for a cutscene.
  • Examine the Cutter to enter a battlefield against Yazquhl and Gowam.
    • Up to six people may enter the fight.
    • There is no level cap, and buffs will wear on entry.
  • You will receive your reward immediately following the cutscene after the fight.


Artifact Trace

After receiving the quest Against All Odds, you may commission Corsair Artifact Armor from Leleroon. You may chose the order in which you receive the armor and may commission a new piece immediately after the last piece was completed.

Corsair Artifact Armor
Armor Ingredients Coin Cost
Corsair's Gants icon.png
Corsair's Gants
Imp. Mtl. Piece icon.png Imperial Mythril Piece x4
Corsair's Bottes icon.png
Corsair's Bottes
Imp. Mtl. Piece icon.png Imperial Mythril Piece x4
Corsair's Frac icon.png
Corsair's Frac
Imp. Gold Piece icon.png Imperial Gold Piece

Walkthrough

Once you are eligible, Leleroon will ask which piece of armor you want to wear. Choose the piece you want first, and he will give you the appropriate letter Key Item:

  • Leleroon's letter (green) (Hands)
    • Visit Windurst Waters and speak to Zhuk Vojahom by examining the Door: House on the southern map at (E-7, NW corner). Provide her with the four materials listed above first, then trade the correct amount of coins.
  • Leleroon's letter (blue) (Feet)
    • Visit Bastok Mines and speak to Watzahl by examining the Door: House at the center left of (I-7), on the top floor, at the dead end of the walk bridge. Provide him with the four materials listed above first, then trade the correct amount of coins.
  • Leleroon's letter (red) (Body)
    • Visit Port San d'Oria and speak to Raqtibahl in the Rusty Anchor Pub. Provide him with the four materials listed above first, then trade the correct amount of coins.

NOTE: You must wait one game day and change zones before you are given your finished piece of armor.