Unlocking All the Adorable Minions in FFXIV Dawntrail: A Comprehensive Guide
The FFXIV Dawntrail expansion has gifted minion enthusiasts with a treasure trove of 33 charming new companions (as of Patch 7.16)! This guide details how to acquire every currently available minion, with updates planned as new patches release. Some are readily available on the Market Board, while others require completing quests, conquering dungeons and raids, or participating in limited-time events.
Below is a complete list of minions and their acquisition methods:
Minion | Acquisition Method | Market Board Availability |
---|---|---|
Air-wheeler M9 | Vanguard dungeon random drop. | Yes |
Alpaca Cria | Purchase from Tepli in Urqopacha (X:27.5, Y:11.7) for 700 Bicolor Gemstones (Urqopacha Shared FATE Rank 4 needed). | No |
Ambrose The Unfinished | Origenics dungeon random drop. | Yes |
Black Kitten | Reward from AAC Light-heavyweight M4. | No |
Bluecoat Cat | Purchase from Ryubool Ja in Tuliyollal (X:13.9, Y:13.5) for 800 Sacks of Nuts. | No |
Brushed-up Krile | Reward from The Rising (2024) event. | No |
Ilyikty’i | Purchase from Rral Wuruq in Yak T’el (X:13.8, Y:12.7) for 700 Bicolor Gemstones (Yak T’el Shared FATE Rank 4 needed). | No |
Honeysuckler | Cenote Ja Ja Gural treasure dungeon random drop. | Yes |
Mischief Maker | Reward from The Strayborough Deadwalk. | Yes |
Not-so-bighorn | Reward from retainer Woodland Exploration XXXI. | Yes |
Petit Punutiy | Ihuykatumu dungeon random drop. | Yes |
Quetzal | Reward from retainer Waterside Exploration XXXI. | Yes |
Rororrlo Teh | Worqor Zormor dungeon random drop. | Yes |
Speaking Stone | The Skydeep Cenote dungeon random drop. | Yes |
Squeak The Coyote | Reward from PvP Series 6, Level 15 Malmstones. | No |
Tankardtender | Tender Valley dungeon random drop. | Yes |
Tin Sentry T1 | Alexandria dungeon random drop. | No |
The Cornservant | Complete the “Tasteful Memories” side quest. | Yes |
Wind-up Garnet | Included with the Dawntrail Collector’s Edition. | No |
Wind-up Zero | Item code included with the Dawntrail Original Soundtrack purchase. | No |
Wind-up Mamool Ja | Reward from retainer Highland Exploration XXXI. | Yes |
Nano Lord | Coffer drop after the final boss in Jeuno: The First Walk (raid). | No |
Shshuye | Coffer drop after the final boss in Yuweyawata Field Station (dungeon). | Yes |
Spinettesaurus | Reward from Subaquatic Voyages – The Central Blue. | Yes |
Toco Toquito | Reward from Subaquatic Voyages – North Delphinium Seashelf. | Yes |
Adamant Weapon | PvP Series 7 – Level 15 Reward. | No |
Wind-up Themis | Reward from ‘A Present From the Present’ quest. | No |
Wind-up Erenville | Item code included with purchase of The Art of Succession – Relics of Heritage – Artbook. | No |
Wind-up Pelupelu | Sold by Pavli at Dock Poga for 8 x Pelu Pelplumes (Rank 4). | No |
Tin Soldier S3 | Purchase from Faux Commander in Idyllshire for 400 x Faux Leaves. | Yes |
The Lawnblazer | Coffer drop in Cenote Ja Ja Gural Treasure Dungeon. | Yes |
Wisp of Darkness | Coffer drop in Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic Alliance Raid). | Yes |
The Great White Tsuchinoko | Heavensturn 2025 Quest Reward (Expired). | No |
Beyond their collectible appeal, minions offer a lucrative Gil-making opportunity via the Market Board and are essential for the Gold Saucer's Lord of Verminion. Remember to "Use" newly acquired minions to add them to your collection. Duplicates can be sold or traded.
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and all previous expansions are available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.