Unlocking All the Adorable Minions in FFXIV Dawntrail: A Comprehensive Guide
For Final Fantasy XIV players enamored with the charming world of minions, the Dawntrail expansion has brought a delightful influx of new companions. This guide details how to acquire every minion currently available in the expansion. Note that additional minions are planned for future patches, so this list will be updated accordingly.
As of Patch 7.16, 33 new minions have joined the ranks. Their acquisition methods vary, from Market Board purchases to quest completions, dungeon drops, raid rewards, and even limited-time events.
The table below outlines each minion and its acquisition method:
Minion | Acquisition Method | Market Board Availability |
---|---|---|
Air-wheeler M9 | Vanguard dungeon random drop | Yes |
Alpaca Cria | Purchased from Tepli in Urqopacha (X:27.5, Y:11.7) for 700 Bicolor Gemstones (Urqopacha Shared FATE Rank 4 required) | No |
Ambrose The Unfinished | Origenics dungeon random drop | Yes |
Black Kitten | Obtained from AAC Light-heavyweight M4 | No |
Bluecoat Cat | Purchased from Ryubool Ja in Tuliyollal (X:13.9, Y:13.5) for 800 Sacks of Nuts | No |
Brushed-up Krile | Obtained during The Rising (2024) event | No |
Ilyikty’i | Purchased from Rral Wuruq in Yak T’el (X:13.8, Y:12.7) for 700 Bicolor Gemstones (Yak T’el Shared FATE Rank 4 required) | No |
Honeysuckler | Cenote Ja Ja Gural treasure dungeon random drop | Yes |
Mischief Maker | The Strayborough Deadwalk | 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 completion reward | Yes |
Wind-up Garnet | Dawntrail Collector’s Edition reward | No |
Wind-up Zero | Item code included with Dawntrail Original Soundtrack purchase | No |
Wind-up Mamool Ja | Retainer Highland Exploration XXXI reward | 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 | 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 | Item code included with The Art of Succession – Relics of Heritage – Artbook purchase | No |
Wind-up Pelupelu | Sold by Pavli at Dock Poga for 8 x Pelu Pelplumes (Rank 4) | No |
Tin Soldier S3 | Purchased 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 collectible appeal, minions offer lucrative Gil-making opportunities through Market Board sales and are essential for the Gold Saucer's Lord of Verminion. Remember to "Use" newly acquired minions in your Inventory to add them to your active collection. Duplicates can be sold or traded.
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and its predecessors are available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.