The FFXIV Dawntrail expansion has gifted minion enthusiasts with 33 adorable new additions to their collections (as of Patch 7.16). This guide details how to acquire each, with updates planned as new minions are released. Some are Market Board purchases, while others require quest completion, dungeon runs, raids, or participation in limited-time events.
Below is a table outlining acquisition methods for all currently available Dawntrail minions.
| 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 | Reward 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 | 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 | Level 15 reward in PvP Series 6. | No |
| Tankardtender | Tender Valley dungeon random drop. | Yes |
| Tin Sentry T1 | Alexandria dungeon random drop. | No |
| The Cornservant | Reward for completing the “Tasteful Memories” side quest. | Yes |
| Wind-up Garnet | Included with the Dawntrail Collector’s Edition. | No |
| Wind-up Zero | Item code included with the Dawntrail Original Soundtrack purchase. | No |
| Wind-up Mamool Ja | Reward from retainer Highland Exploration XXXI. | Yes |
| Nano Lord | Coffer drop after the final boss in Jeuno: The First Walk (raid). | No |
| Shshuye | Coffer drop after the final boss in Yuweyawata Field Station (dungeon). | Yes |
| Spinettesaurus | Reward from Subaquatic Voyages – The Central Blue. | Yes |
| Toco Toquito | Reward from Subaquatic Voyages – North Delphinium Seashelf. | Yes |
| Adamant Weapon | Level 15 reward in PVP Series 7. | No |
| Wind-up Themis | Reward for the ‘A Present From the Present’ quest. | No |
| Wind-up Erenville | Item code included 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 |
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. Enjoy your expanding menagerie!
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and all previous expansions are available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.
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