Final Fantasy 14's Patch 7.1 is the first major content update since the release of the Dawntrail expansion. As is tradition with the game's update cycle, odd-numbered patches introduce new 24-player Alliance Raids to the end-game, allowing players to challenge a series of bosses for a chance to obtain powerful equipment. While raids can seem intimidating, the difficulty of Alliance Raids are designed so that players of all skill levels are able to clear the raids even on their first attempts, making them an excellent option to easily obtain end-game gear.