Achieve Legendary Heights: How to Get the Firebird Mount in Final Fantasy 14
Embarking on your journey to obtain the Firebird mount in Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) is a thrilling and rewarding challenge. This legendary mount, introduced in the Heavensward expansion, stands as a testament to players' perseverance and skill. By completing a series of Extreme trials and acquiring specific mounts, you can unlock the magnificent Firebird. Below, you'll find a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.
Step 1: Meeting the Requirements
Before you set out on your quest for the Firebird, ensure you’ve met the necessary prerequisites:
- Level 60 Character: Your character must be at least level 60. However, it's highly recommended to be level 80 or higher for an easier experience.
- Main Scenario Quests (MSQs): Complete all MSQs up to "Litany of Peace." This ensures all necessary trials are unlocked.
- Unrestricted Party: Utilize the Unrestricted Party feature to conquer these trials more efficiently and quickly.
Step 2: Unlocking the Initial Quests
Head over to Foundation to speak to Torsefers at coordinates X:11.7, Y:11.6. Torsefers will offer the quest "Gods of Eld."
- Travel to the Rising Stones: Once you accept "Gods of Eld," proceed to the Rising Stones and enter the solar. Complete the quest there to unlock subsequent ones.
- Subsequent Quests: Speak to Unukalhai (X:6.0, Y:5.0) in the Rising Stones to pick up three quests: "Thok Around The Clock," "The Diabolical Bismarck," and "When The Bough Wakes."
Step 3: Completing Initial Extreme Trials
With the quests from Unukalhai accepted, you will need to clear several Extreme trials:
- Thok Ast Thok (Extreme)
- The Limitless Blue (Extreme)
- Containment Bay S1T7
It’s best to complete these trials unsynced. At higher levels, many of them can be soloed except for a few with specific mechanics.
Step 4: Unlocking Further Extreme Trials
After completing the initial trials, return to Unukalhai. He will now offer additional quests:
- "A Fiendish Likeness" and "The Fate of Stars": These unlock Containment Bay S1T7 (Extreme) and Containment Bay P1T6 (Extreme), respectively.
- "Balance Unto All": Unlocks Containment Bay P1T6.
- "A Deific Simulacrum" and "The Last Pillar to Fall": Unlock Containment Bay P1T6 (Extreme) and Containment Bay Z1T9.
Step 5: Unlocking Final Extreme Trials
To wrap up the Extreme trials, speak to Alys in Mor Dhona (inside Seventh Heaven at coordinates X:21.7, Y:8.6) and pick up these quests:
- "Thordan's Reign": Can be picked up after completing the MSQ "Heavensward." Then, speak to the Wandering Minstrel (X:21.7, Y:8.7) to unlock The Minstrel's Ballad: Thordan's Reign.
- "Nidhogg's Rage": Available after progressing through the MSQs to "Litany of Peace." Likewise, speak to the Wandering Minstrel to unlock The Minstrel's Ballad: Nidhogg's Rage.
Step 6: Acquiring All Necessary Mounts
Each of the Extreme trials has a mount that may appear among the rewards upon completion. You need to acquire all seven mounts to unlock the Firebird:
- Rose Lanner: Thok Ast Thok (Extreme)
- White Lanner: The Limitless Blue (Extreme)
- Round Lanner: The Minstrel's Ballad: Thordan's Reign
- Warring Lanner: Containment Bay S1T7 (Extreme)
- Dark Lanner: The Minstrel's Ballad: Nidhogg's Rage
- Sophic Lanner: Containment Bay P1T6 (Extreme)
- Demonic Lanner: Containment Bay Z1T9 (Extreme)
These mounts do not drop every time, so you may need to repeat the trials to collect them all.
Step 7: Unlocking the Firebird Quest - "Fiery Wings, Fiery Hearts"
With all mounts in hand, travel to Idyllshire and speak to the Walking Atlas at X:7.5, Y:6.1. The Walking Atlas will recognize you as the lanner tamer and direct you to meet his mysterious employer at the Snail.
When you arrive at the Snail, the Wandering Minstrel will share the legend of the Firebird and offer you a whistle. He'll instruct you to use it at a specific location in the Dravanian Hinterlands (X:37.3, Y:31.7).
Step 8: Summoning the Firebird
Make your way to the southeast of the Dravanian Hinterlands. If you cannot fly in the area, consider teleporting to Falcon's Nest and entering through Coerthas Western Highlands.
Once you arrive at the designated spot, interact with the glowing marker and use the whistle. This will trigger a cutscene where the Firebird will appear.
Step 9: Completing the Quest
After the cutscene, the quest is complete, and you'll receive the Firebird Whistle in your inventory. Make sure to use it to add the Firebird to your mount collection.
Final Thoughts
Obtaining the Firebird mount in Final Fantasy 14 is a journey of dedication and mastery over a series of challenging Extreme trials. With persistence, you’ll find yourself soaring the skies on one of the most illustrious mounts in the game.
