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 delivered a delightful bounty of new companions. This guide details how to acquire every minion currently available in the expansion. Note that more 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, ranging from Market Board purchases to completing quests, conquering dungeons and raids, or participating in seasonal events.
The following table provides a complete list of currently available minions and their acquisition methods:
| Minion | Acquisition Method | Market Board Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Air-wheeler M9 | Random drop from Vanguard dungeon. | 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 | Random drop from Origenics dungeon. | 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 from 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 | 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 | Included 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 | 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 their collectible appeal, minions offer a lucrative Gil-making opportunity via the Market Board. They also play a crucial role in the Gold Saucer's Lord of Verminion game.
Remember to “Use” newly acquired minions from your Inventory to add them to your collection. Duplicate minions can be sold on the Market Board or traded with other players.
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and previous expansions are available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.
