FFXIV's Dawntrail expansion has gifted minion collectors with 33 charming new additions to their menagerie (as of Patch 7.16)! This guide details how to acquire every currently available minion. Expect updates as more arrive in future patches.
The table below lists each minion and its acquisition method. Some are Market Board purchases, while others require quest completion, dungeon runs, raids, or participation in limited-time events.
| 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 | Complete the “Tasteful Memories” side quest. | 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. Once acquired, remember to "Use" them from your inventory to add them to your summonable 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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