Western Altepa Desert

Connected Zone Western Altepa Desert Arrives at Eastern Altepa Desert H-10 E-9 Eastern Altepa Desert K-7 I-6 Kuftal Tunnel H-4 H-10 Rabao L-5 G-11 Korroloka Tunnel M-8 C-4 Quicksand Caves D-10 H-4 Quicksand Caves D-11 L-5 Quicksand Caves D-12 J-11 Quicksand Caves F-6 D-8 Quicksand Caves F-6 D-5 Quicksand Caves G-5 I-5 Quicksand Caves G-9 C-6 Quicksand Caves H-9 C-13 Quicksand Caves J-7 N-4 Quicksand Caves J-9 J-9 Quicksand Caves I-6 K-11 Western Altepa Desert Info Japanese Map Acquisition Ashu Bolkhomo (K-7) Rabao Requires Timeline Present Continent Zepwell Island Region Kuzotz Zone Type Field Activities Weather None

Name	Map	Pos.	Notes
Peddlestox	1	L-7	Quest Earthsday

Name	Map	Pos.	Notes

Quests

Fame	Name	NPC	Pos.	Zone	Rewards
Rabao 4	Don't Forget the Antidote	Edigey	F-9	Rabao	Dotanuki 1,800 gil
	For the Birds	Koblakiq	H-11	Oldton Movalpolos	Jaguar Mantle
N/A	Inheritance	Gumbah	J-7	Bastok Mines	Ground Strike

Mission Name	Mission Number	NPC	Storyline
Bastok Mission 6-1
San d'Oria Mission 6-1
Zilart Mission 5

Name	Level	Position	Spawn Condition	Aggro	Notable Drops
Cactuar Cantautor	55-56	(F-11) - (H-11)	Lottery	Sound	Kung Fu Shoes
Celphie	47-48	(I-7)	Lottery	Sight	Dhalmel Whistle
King Vinegarroon		(G-11)	Timed	Non-aggressive	Ace's Helm Heavy Shell Venomous Claw

Name	Family	Job	Min Level	Max Level	Detection	A	L	Number	Type	App.
Desert Spider	Spider		40	44	Sound		L	30
Antican Essedarius	Antica	RNG	41	45	Sound, Scent	A	L	8
Desert Worm	Worm		43	47	Sound	A		24		N
Desert Dhalmel	Dhalmel		44	48	Sight, Scent		L	23
Antican Eques	Antica	PLD	45	49	Sound, Scent	A	L	5
Antican Retiarius	Antica	BLM	45	49	Sound, Scent	A	L	12
Desert Beetle	Beetle		47	51	Sight, Scent		L	100
Cactuar	Sabotender		48	53	Sound	A		37
Lich	Skeleton	BLM	49	53	Sound, HP	A		6		N
Fallen Knight	Skeleton	WAR	50	54	Sound, HP	A		9		N
Goblin Digger	Goblin		51	54	Sight	A	L	1
Goblin Bouncer	Goblin	WAR	51	55	Sight	A	L	2
Goblin Hunter	Goblin	RNG	51	55	Sight	A	L	2
Goblin Welldigger	Goblin	THF	51	55	Sight	A	L	2
Goblin Enchanter	Goblin	RDM	52	55	Sight	A	L	2
Tulwar Scorpion	Scorpion		53	56	Sound, Scent	A		31
Desert Manticore	Manticore		53	57	Sight, Scent	A		16
Antican Hoplomachus	Antica	PLD	54	58	Sound, Scent	A	L	29
Antican Lanista	Antica	BLM	54	58	Sound, Scent	A	L	40
Antican Secutor	Antica	WAR	54	58	Sound, Scent	A	L	25
Earth Elemental	Elemental		56	58	Magic			6
Fire Elemental	Elemental		56	58	Magic			6
Phorusrhacos	Greater Bird		57	60	Sight	A	L	9
Ironshell	Crab		40	42	Sound	A			Fishing
Apsaras	Pugil		40	42	Sound	A			Fishing
Bigclaw	Crab		45	47	Sound	A			Fishing
Bigclaw	Crab		50	52	Sound	A			Fishing
Razorjaw Pugil	Pugil		56	58	Sound	A			Fishing
Eastern Sphinx	Manticore				Sight	A		1	Mission
Maharaja	Tiger				Sight	A		1	Quest
Sabotender Enamorado	Sabotender				Sound	A		1	Mission
Western Sphinx	Manticore				Sight	A		1	Mission

Appearance Key D = Dusk (18:00-6:00), N = Night (20:00 - 4:00), F = Fog, = Corresponding weather pattern

Historical Significance

This enormous expanse of desert covers the entire western half of Zepwell Island. Out of its center rises Revelation Rock, which was once used by the Galka as a location for spiritual training. To the northeast, one can find the largest oasis of the desert- Rabao.

Notes

• Western Altepa Desert was added to FFXI with the Rise of the Zilart expansion pack activated on 4/15/03.

• Goblin Footprint is located near the zone line to Korroloka Tunnel in the tunnel at (M-8).

Notable Landmarks

• Oasis of Hubol
• Scorchvale
• Revelation Rock
• Altepa Gate

Maps

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