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Catseye Wings Era Warrior (WEW) Companion Guide

A resource for veteran FFXI players, longtime ACE players, and anyone WEW-curious enough to ask, “How bad could it be?”

Purpose

This guide is intended to be a practical resource hub for Wings Era Warrior (WEW) players.

It does not replace the main Wings Era Warrior page. Instead, it summarizes the major WEW-specific systems, benefits, restrictions, and useful links in one place so players do not have to dig through six pages, three Discord searches, and one guy who “definitely remembers how it worked last patch.”

WEW is not simply ACE with fewer toys. It has its own identity, rewards, travel rules, progression systems, and advantages. This page focuses on the things WEW players actually care about while playing.

Quick Identity

Topic	WEW Summary
Core Feel	Classic-era inspired progression inside CatsEyeXI's custom content environment.
Best For	Players who enjoy meaningful progression, party play, travel planning, farming, and long-term goals.
Main Tradeoff	Fewer conveniences than ACE, but stronger milestone progression and WEW-specific rewards.
Grouping	Can party with ACE and WEW players.
Trusts	WEW characters cannot call Trusts, but an ACE party leader can call Trusts while grouped with WEW.
Economy	Shares Auction House and trade with ACE.
Notable Benefits	A Winged Resurgence rewards, Celennia Memorial Library, WEW-specific Login Campaign items, gil-for-EXP, EXP chain bonuses, and wardrobe progression.

ACE vs WEW Comparison

Thing That's Different	ACE	WEW
EXP Rate	x1.5	x1.0
EXP Chain Bonus	No	Yes
Weapon / Magic Skill-Up Rate	x2.0	x1.0
Crafting Skill-Up Rate	x1.5	x1.0
Crafting Skill-Up Value	x2.0	x1.0
Fishing Skill-Up Rate	x3.0	x3.0
Auction House / Trade / Bazaar	Yes; shared with WEW	Yes; shared with ACE
Party Formation	ACE and WEW	WEW and ACE
Trusts	Yes, up to 5	No direct Trust use; ACE leader can call Trusts while grouped
Level-Capped Missions / Areas	No normal restriction	Yes; ACE players are capped when grouped for capped content
Home Point Travel	Yes, restores HP/MP	From town only, 10-minute cooldown
Survival Guide Travel	Yes	No
Unity Warps	Limited areas	No
BCNM Teleport Service	Yes	Yes, via Domenic after unlocking access
Mounts	Yes	No mounts; can obtain Chocobo Whistle
Outposts	All unlocked from start	Must unlock via Supply Run
Fields of Valor	Enabled; Tabs reward x5.0	Enabled; Tabs reward x1.0
Grounds of Valor	Enabled	Reduced rewards and no Prowesses
Records of Eminence / Sparks	Yes	No
Gobbie Mystery Box	Yes	No
Milestone Rewards	Yes	No
BCNM Seal Drop Cooldown	5 minutes	2.5 minutes
Dual Boxing	2 simultaneous logins	1 WEW login, but may dualbox with ACE
Characters Per Account	1	5

WEW Benefits

WEW has restrictions, but it also has several systems that make the mode more rewarding than it may look at first glance.

A Winged Resurgence

A Winged Resurgence is the WEW-exclusive storyline.

Important rewards include:

Reward	Why It Matters
Talaria	WEW-exclusive travel reward. Later improves after completing the storyline and obtaining Tartarus Platemail.
Celennia Memorial Library Access	Unlocks one of the most useful WEW hubs.
Tartarus Platemail	Final storyline reward with Treasure Hunter +1 and Library teleport utility.
AWR Progression Rewards	Includes various EXP, item, and progression rewards along the storyline.

Why WEWs care:

• It unlocks major WEW quality-of-life.
• It gives access to the Celennia Memorial Library.
• It rewards gear and travel tools designed specifically for the mode.
• It is required if a WEW later wants to convert to ACE.

Celennia Memorial Library

The Celennia Memorial Library is one of the most important WEW hubs.

Access requires completing A Winged Resurgence Mission 9.

Key benefits include:

• Access to !chef and !mog commands.
• Wings C.A. teleports to Jeuno, home city in past and present, and Aht Urhgan.
• Calico Jones provides Adept Fisherman access and quick warp to Norg.
• Spicy Traveller gives access to Domain Invasion.
• Greeter Moogle provides Login Campaign access.
• Librarian provides Auction House access.
• The Synthesis book provides crafting bonuses similar to Rusk/Macaron food.

Good to Know The Library is not just flavor. It becomes a practical hub for WEW characters once unlocked.

Treasure Hunter Advantage

WEW's most notable Treasure Hunter reward comes from Tartarus Platemail, the final reward from A Winged Resurgence.

Item	Source	Important Stat
Tartarus Platemail	A Winged Resurgence completion	Treasure Hunter +1

Why WEWs care:

• TH+1 on an all-jobs body is valuable utility.

Gil for EXP

WEW players receive gil proportional to EXP earned.

• Weekly cap starts at 500,000 gil.
• Resets Sunday after Japanese Midnight.
• The weekly ratio and cap can be increased by redeeming DQ chests from Golilox in Lower Jeuno.

Why WEWs care:

• Leveling and meriting also generate gil.
• Helps offset slower progression and reduced convenience.
• Rewards active play instead of pure market flipping.

Level 75 EXP Chain Bonus

WEW characters receive additional EXP chain bonuses at level 75.

Chain	Bonus
0	+0%
1	+5%
3	+15%
4	+20%
5–8	+30%
12–13	+90%
25+	+150%

At chain 25 or higher, Dedication effects receive a QoL boost of +150%, still limited by the ring's maximum bonus.

Maximum Merit Points EXP Boost

Meriting Maximum Merit Points inside the HP/MP merit category grants an EXP/Merit Point boost to level 75 WEW jobs.

Merit Levels	Bonus
1–5	5% per level, 25% total
6–10	6% per level, 30% total
11–15	9% per level, 45% total
Total	Up to 100% EXP/Merit boost

WEW Restrictions That Matter Most

This is not a full rules page. This is the “remember this before you plan your night” version.

Restriction	Practical Impact
No direct Trust use	WEW cannot call Trusts. Grouping matters more.
No Records of Eminence	No Sparks economy or RoE progression path.
No Gobbie Mystery Box	No daily mystery box rewards.
No Survival Guide Warps	Travel planning matters.
No Unity Warps	Fewer fast travel shortcuts.
No Mounts	Chocobos, airships, outposts, boats, and warp items matter.
Home Point Warps Limited	Town-only use with a 30-minute cooldown.
Outposts Not Pre-Unlocked	Supply Runs matter again. Somehow.
Era-Accurate Crafting / Combat Skill-Ups	Slower skilling than ACE.
Level Sync Gear Scaling Disabled Until LB5	Gear above sync level is unequipped; level-appropriate gear matters.
Login Points Are WEW-Specific	ACE and WEW have different redemption options.

Travel Reference

Travel is one of the clearest differences between ACE and WEW.

Travel Method	WEW Access
Home Points	From towns only; 30-minute cooldown.
Survival Guides	Disabled.
Unity Warps	Disabled.
Mounts	Disabled.
Outpost Warps	Available after Supply Runs.
Airships / Boats / Chocobos	Important again.
Domenic BCNM Warps	Available after completing Digging Up Dirt.
Experience Guide Book Warps	WEW may use custom Experience Guide book warps as a level 75 job.
Warp Items	Era-accurate warp items are usable.
Talaria	WEW-exclusive travel reward from A Winged Resurgence.
Tartarus Platemail	Enchantment: Recollection teleports to Library.

Useful warp items mentioned on the WEW page include:

• Nexus Cape
• Town warp earrings from Marceo
• Tidal Talisman
• Moogle Cap
• HQ Swimwear to Bibiki Bay / Purgonorgo Isle

Grouping and Cross-Mode Play

WEW characters can party with ACE characters.

When grouped:

• Each mode keeps its own EXP rate.
• ACE characters are synced down for capped areas or battlefields.
• WEWs make strong level sync targets for cross-mode play.
• ACE and WEW can trade and share the same Auction House.
• WEW can dualbox with ACE.
• WEW characters cannot directly summon Trusts, but an ACE party leader can call Trusts while grouped.

Good to Know WEW is not isolated like Crystal Warrior. You still live in the broader CatsEyeXI world with ACE players.

Wardrobe Unlocks

WEW wardrobes are progression-based.

Wardrobe	Unlock Source
Wardrobe 1	Current Nation Rank, up to 80 slots at Rank 10.
Wardrobe 2	Rise of the Zilart missions, up to 80 after Awakening.
Wardrobe 3	Chains of Promathia missions, up to 80 after Dawn.
Wardrobe 4	Treasures of Aht Urhgan missions, up to 80 after Ragnarok.
Wardrobe 5	Mini-expansions and key item trade-ins.
Wardrobe 6	Crafting skill; 5 slots per 10 skill per craft.
Wardrobe 7	Various achievements. Speak to Wings C.A. for details.
Wardrobe 8	Venture Points and Obsidian Fragments.

Login Campaign Notes

WEW has different Login Point redemption options than ACE.

Greeter Moogles are located near Mog Houses in:

• Windurst Walls (C-13)
• Port San d'Oria (J-10)
• Port Bastok (J-13)
• Moogle X in the Celennia Memorial Library

Login point rewards:

• First login: 500 points
• Subsequent logins: 200 points

WEW-specific redemption options include Nyzul ??? items, add-on keys, materials, cosmetics, warp items, and other items listed on the main WEW page.

Spatial Anomaly Requirement

Spatial Anomaly is available to players who reach:

• Level 75
• Rank 10 in their nation

For WEW, there is an additional requirement:

• 110 skill in any synthesis craft

The Synthesis book in Celennia Memorial Library can help with this requirement.

Suggested WEW Priorities

This is not a beginner checklist. It is a practical “what should I keep in mind?” priority list for players who already understand FFXI.

Priority	Why It Matters
Unlock Outposts	WEW travel depends heavily on non-modern travel systems.
Complete Digging Up Dirt	Unlocks Domenic BCNM warps.
Progress A Winged Resurgence	Unlocks Talaria, Library access, Tartarus Platemail, and other WEW rewards.
Use Celennia Memorial Library	Becomes a major WEW hub.
Plan Crafting Eventually	Needed for Spatial Anomaly access.
Keep Level-Appropriate Gear	Level sync can unequip or weaken inappropriate gear.
Do Not Treat WEW Like ACE	This solves roughly half of all WEW problems.

Useful Resource Links

Resource	Why You Care
Main WEW Page	Full official WEW details, restrictions, storyline, rewards, and FAQ.
CatsEyeXI Content	General CatsEyeXI systems and server content.
Navigation	Travel systems and unlocks.
EXP	Experience systems and leveling details.
Quests	Custom quests such as Digging Up Dirt.
Login Campaigns	Login point details.
Domain Invasion	Available through Spicy Traveller in the Library.
Ventures	Used for later wardrobe unlocks.
Job Adjustments	CatsEyeXI job-specific changes.
Equipment & Items	Custom equipment reference.

Common WEW Mistakes

• Assuming ACE travel advice applies.
• Ignoring A Winged Resurgence because it “sounds optional.”
• Waiting too long to unlock Outposts.
• Forgetting that Home Point warps are town-only with a cooldown.
• Throwing away level-appropriate gear.
• Forgetting that crafting eventually matters.
• Treating the Library like flavor text instead of a hub.
• Comparing WEW progression speed directly to ACE.

FAQ

Is WEW just harder ACE?

No. WEW is more restrictive, but it also has its own rewards, travel systems, storyline, Library hub, EXP/gil systems, and progression identity.

Can WEW party with ACE?

Yes. WEW and ACE can party together, trade, and use the same Auction House.

Can WEW use Trusts?

WEW cannot directly call Trusts. However, an ACE party leader can call Trusts while grouped with WEW.

Can WEW dualbox?

WEW can dualbox with ACE, but only one WEW character may be logged in at a time.

Can WEW convert to ACE?

Yes. A WEW must complete A Winged Resurgence, then trade Talaria and Tartarus Platemail to the Wings C.A. in Celennia Memorial Library.

Why play WEW if ACE is more convenient?

Because convenience is not the only reward.

WEW gives progression more weight, makes travel and unlocks matter again, and offers unique rewards for players who enjoy earning the long way around.

Also, some of us make questionable choices and call it content.

Notes / Needs Verification

Use this section for information that needs testing or confirmation before being moved into the main guide.

• Confirm current best WEW-exclusive gear list.
• Add direct links to A Winged Resurgence mission pages if/when split out.