If you’re a minion enthusiast, you’ll be thrilled to know that *FFXIV Dawntrail* has introduced a delightful array of new additions to the ever-growing collection of small collectibles. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to acquire all the minions introduced in the expansion so far.
As of Patch 7.16, a total of 33 new minions have been added with the launch of the *Dawntrail* expansion. Keep an eye out for more as new patches roll out; this list will be updated accordingly.
Below is a detailed table listing all the currently available minions and the methods to obtain them for your collection. Some minions can be purchased directly from the Market Board, while others are earned through completing quests, conquering dungeons and raids, or participating in 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 just popular collectibles in *Final Fantasy XIV*, but they also represent a lucrative opportunity to earn considerable sums of Gil via the Market Board. For those looking to bolster their in-game wallets, minions are a prime choice. Additionally, minions can be utilized in the Gold Saucer’s Lord of Verminion game mode, adding an extra layer of fun and strategy to your gaming experience.
Related: All *FFXIV Dawntrail* Mounts & How to Get Them
Once you've obtained or purchased a new minion, don't forget to navigate to your Inventory and select "Use" to officially add it to your collection. This action will make the minion available for summoning. If you acquire duplicates of the same minion, consider selling them on the Market Board or trading them with fellow players to maximize your gains.
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and all previous expansions are available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4/5.
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