FFXIV Dawntrail Minions: Complete Guide and Acquisition Methods

If you're a minion enthusiast, you'll be thrilled to know that FFXIV Dawntrail has introduced an exciting array of new collectibles to the game. Here's your guide to acquiring all the minions introduced in the expansion so far.

How To Get All Minions in FFXIV Dawntrail

As of Patch 7.16, Dawntrail has enriched the game with 33 new minions. Keep an eye out for future patches, as more minions are expected to be added, and this list will be updated accordingly.

Below is a comprehensive table listing all currently available minions and the methods to acquire them. Whether you're looking to purchase them from the Market Board or earn them through quests, dungeons, raids, or seasonal events, we've got you covered.

Minion	How to Get	Market Available?
Air-wheeler M9	Random drop from Vanguard dungeon.	Yes
Alpaca Cria	Bought from Tepli at 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	Bought from Ryubool Ja at 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	Bought from Rral Wuruq at 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	Obtained 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	Purchase 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

Minions are not only a beloved collectible in Final Fantasy XIV, but they also offer lucrative opportunities for earning Gil through the Market Board. They are essential for participating in the Gold Saucer’s Lord of Verminion game mode.

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Once you've acquired or purchased a new minion, don't forget to go to your Inventory and select "Use" to add it to your collection and summon it at will. If you find yourself with duplicate minions, consider selling them on the Market Board or trading them with other players to maximize your in-game benefits.

Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and all previous expansions are available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.