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FFXIV Dawntrail Minions: Complete Guide and Acquisition Methods

Author: Logan Apr 02,2025

If you're a minion enthusiast, you'll be thrilled to learn that *FFXIV Dawntrail* has enriched the game with an exciting array of new collectibles. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to acquire all the minions introduced in this expansion so far.

How To Get All Minions in FFXIV Dawntrail

As of Patch 7.16, the *Dawntrail* expansion has introduced 33 new minions. With more on the horizon as new patches roll out, this list will be regularly updated to keep you in the loop.

Below is a detailed table showcasing all the currently available minions, along with the methods to obtain them. Some can be purchased directly from the Market Board, while others are rewards from quests, dungeons, raids, or limited-time seasonal events.

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 popular collectibles in *Final Fantasy XIV*, but they also offer lucrative opportunities for players to earn Gil through the Market Board. Additionally, minions are essential for the Gold Saucer's Lord of Verminion game mode.

Related: All *FFXIV Dawntrail* Mounts & How to Get Them

After acquiring or purchasing a new minion, ensure you go to your Inventory and select "Use" to add it to your collection and make it summonable. If you obtain duplicates, consider selling them on the Market Board or trading them with other players.

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