If you're a minion enthusiast, you'll be thrilled to know that FFXIV Dawntrail has brought a delightful array of new collectibles to the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to get your hands on all the minions introduced in this expansion so far.
How To Get All Minions in FFXIV Dawntrail
With the release of Patch 7.16, Dawntrail has added 33 new minions to the game, with more expected to join the roster in upcoming patches. Below is a detailed table listing all the currently available minions and the methods to acquire them. Whether you're looking to purchase them from the Market Board or earn them through quests, dungeons, raids, or limited-time seasonal events, this guide has you covered.
| Minion | How to Get | Market Available? |
|---|---|---|
| Air-wheeler M9 | Random drop from Vanguard dungeon. | Yes |
| Alpaca Cria | Bought from Tepli at Urqopacha (X:27.5, Y:11.7) for 700 Bicolor Gemstones (Urqopacha Shared FATE Rank 4 required). | No |
| Ambrose The Unfinished | Random drop from Origenics dungeon. | Yes |
| Black Kitten | Obtained from AAC Light-heavyweight M4 | No |
| Bluecoat Cat | Bought from Ryubool Ja at Tuliyollal (X:13.9, Y:13.5) for 800 Sacks of Nuts. | No |
| Brushed-up Krile | Obtained from The Rising (2024) event. | No |
| Ilyikty’i | Bought from Rral Wuruq at Yak T’el (X:13.8, Y:12.7) for 700 Bicolor Gemstones (Yak T’el Shared FATE Rank 4 required). | No |
| Honeysuckler | Random drop from Cenote Ja Ja Gural treasure dungeon. | Yes |
| Mischief Maker | The Strayborough Deadwalk | Yes |
| Not-so-bighorn | Obtained from retainer Woodland Exploration XXXI | Yes |
| Petit Punutiy | Random drop from Ihuykatumu dungeon. | Yes |
| Quetzal | Obtained from retainer Waterside Exploration XXXI | Yes |
| Rororrlo Teh | Random drop from Worqor Zormor dungeon. | Yes |
| Speaking Stone | Random drop from The Skydeep Cenote dungeon. | Yes |
| Squeak The Coyote | Obtained at Series Malmstones Level 15 of the PvP Series 6. | No |
| Tankardtender | Random drop from Tender Valley dungeon. | Yes |
| Tin Sentry T1 | Random drop from Alexandria dungeon. | No |
| The Cornservant | Complete the “Tasteful Memories” side quest. | Yes |
| Wind-up Garnet | Obtained with the Dawntrail Collector’s Edition | No |
| Wind-up Zero | Provided via item code with purchase of Dawntrail Original Soundtrack | No |
| Wind-up Mamool Ja | Obtained from retainer Highland Exploration XXXI | Yes |
| Nano Lord | Coffer drop after final boss in Jeuno: The First Walk (raid) | No |
| Shshuye | Coffer drop after final boss in Yuweyawata Field Station (dungeon) | Yes |
| Spinettesaurus | Obtained via Subaquatic Voyages – The Central Blue | Yes |
| Toco Toquito | Obtained via Subaquatic Voyages – North Delphinium Seashelf | Yes |
| Adamant Weapon | PVP Series 7 – Level 15 Reward | No |
| Wind-up Themis | ‘A Present From the Present’ quest reward | No |
| Wind-up Erenville | Provided via item code 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 |
Minions in Final Fantasy XIV are not just for collectors; they can also be a lucrative source of Gil when sold on the Market Board. Additionally, they are essential for the Gold Saucer's Lord of Verminion game mode.
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Once you've acquired a new minion, make sure to go to your Inventory and select "Use" to add it to your collection and make it summonable. If you end up with duplicates, consider selling them on the Market Board or trading them with other players to maximize your in-game earnings.
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and all previous expansions are available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.
