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 companions (as of Patch 7.16)! This guide details how to acquire every currently available minion, with updates promised as new additions arrive. Some are readily available on the Market Board, while others require dedicated quest completion, dungeon runs, raid participation, or participation 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 | Obtained 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 | The Rising (2024) event reward. | 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 | The Strayborough Deadwalk reward. | Yes |
| Not-so-bighorn | Retainer Woodland Exploration XXXI reward. | Yes |
| Petit Punutiy | Ihuykatumu dungeon random drop. | Yes |
| Quetzal | Retainer Waterside Exploration XXXI reward. | Yes |
| Rororrlo Teh | Worqor Zormor dungeon random drop. | Yes |
| Speaking Stone | The Skydeep Cenote dungeon random drop. | Yes |
| Squeak The Coyote | PvP Series 6, Level 15 reward. | No |
| Tankardtender | Tender Valley dungeon random drop. | Yes |
| Tin Sentry T1 | Alexandria dungeon random drop. | No |
| The Cornservant | “Tasteful Memories” side quest reward. | Yes |
| Wind-up Garnet | Dawntrail Collector’s Edition reward. | No |
| Wind-up Zero | Dawntrail Original Soundtrack item code reward. | No |
| Wind-up Mamool Ja | Retainer Highland Exploration XXXI reward. | Yes |
| Nano Lord | Jeuno: The First Walk (raid) final boss coffer drop. | No |
| Shshuye | Yuweyawata Field Station (dungeon) final boss coffer drop. | Yes |
| Spinettesaurus | Subaquatic Voyages – The Central Blue reward. | Yes |
| Toco Toquito | Subaquatic Voyages – North Delphinium Seashelf reward. | Yes |
| Adamant Weapon | PVP Series 7 – Level 15 Reward | No |
| Wind-up Themis | ‘A Present From the Present’ quest reward. | No |
| Wind-up Erenville | The Art of Succession – Relics of Heritage – Artbook item code reward. | 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 | Cenote Ja Ja Gural Treasure Dungeon coffer drop. | Yes |
| Wisp of Darkness | Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic Alliance Raid) coffer drop. | Yes |
| The Great White Tsuchinoko | Heavensturn 2025 Quest Reward (Expired) | No |
Beyond their charm, minions are valuable commodities, fetching significant Gil on the Market Board. They also play a key role in the Gold Saucer's Lord of Verminion game. Remember to "Use" any newly acquired minion from your Inventory to add it to your collection. Duplicate minions can be sold or traded.
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and previous expansions are available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.
