Unlock All the Adorable Minions in FFXIV Dawntrail!
FFXIV's Dawntrail expansion has gifted minion enthusiasts with a treasure trove of 33 new companions (as of Patch 7.16)! This guide details how to acquire every currently available minion, with updates planned as more are released. Some are Market Board finds, while others require quest completion, dungeon runs, raids, or participation in limited-time events.
Below is a comprehensive list outlining acquisition methods:
| 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 needed). | 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 | The Rising (2024) event reward. | 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 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 | 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 | Reward from retainer Highland Exploration XXXI. | Yes |
| Nano Lord | Coffer drop after Jeuno: The First Walk (raid) final boss. | No |
| Shshuye | Coffer drop after Yuweyawata Field Station (dungeon) final boss. | 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 | ‘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 | Purchased 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 collection, these charming companions can fetch a pretty Gil on the Market Board, or contribute to your Gold Saucer Lord of Verminion strategies. Remember to "Use" newly acquired minions from your Inventory to add them to your active collection. Duplicates can be sold or traded.
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and all previous expansions are available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.
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