How to unlock all normal raids in FFXIV

As with any other MMORPG, Final Fantasy 14 has raids. These boss fights for eight players are divided by difficulty level, with normal raids These are the versions you can unlock for loot and story, and wild raids are the ones that drop the best gear and mounts in the slot.

Below we explain how normal raids work, where to unlock each normal (and wild) raid FFXIVand where to exchange loot for each raid series.

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FFXIV: Normal Raids and Normal Raid Roulette, Explained

Normal raids are Boss battles for eight players which usually fit into a larger storyline in each expansion. There are usually 12 battles per raid series released over the course of a single expansion; each of the three patches of an expansion contains four battles.

Normal raids usually reward unique gear that is close to the best gear at the time of launch, and the Savage difficulty versions of these battles (usually called Savage Raids) drop the best gear for the time. Savage Raids are usually referred to as The Endgame content – ​​with the ultimate raids being even more difficult content that only the top percentage of players can complete, but that’s almost something else entirely.

If the equipment becomes outdated after a few patches, it can effectively only be used as a glamour item.

Instead of receiving armor pieces directly, you receive certain drops that can be exchanged for equipment. The normal drops are traded at the following price:

• 2 lenses/helmets for head protection
• 4 shafts/armor for body protection
• 2 cranks/gauntlets for hand armor
• 4 feathers/leg warmers for leg armor
• 2 pedals/greaves as foot armor
• 1 stud/bracelet per accessory

The newest raid series may have restrictions on raid drops, meaning you can only claim one drop from each battle in that series per week. Completing the final battle in each tier of wild raids will also reward you with a special mount.

Unlocking at least two raids from any series (except “The Coils of Bahamut”) unlocks normal raid roulettethat gives you EXP and other goodies when you join a random normal raid in exchange for logging in.

As is usual with post-game content, you will need to complete most or all of the story of the base game or expansion to unlock it. For example, to complete the Omega Raids in Stormbloodyou must complete the main scenario quest “Stormblood”.

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How to unlock the A Realm Reborn raids “The Coils of Bahamut”

A reborn kingdomThe Raid Series is different from all other raids as there are 13 battles called “rounds” and only four of the battles are available in Wild Mode.

To unlock the coils, speak to Urianger In The awakening sands (Western Thanalan) to begin the Primal Awakening quest.

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You unlock the first five rounds, then the next four rounds, and then the final four rounds all at once. You can simply complete the last round in each set to complete the quest.

Note that there is no one in line for the reels anymore. do not register for these fights in the regular service finder otherwise you will be stuck there forever waiting for people. Create a party finder group and remember to complete the quests unsynced during these fights.

This is also the only raid series that actually drops armor and gear, so you don’t have to worry about trading loot to an NPC.

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How to unlock the Heavensward raids “Alexander”

To unlock the Alexander Raids, you must Slowfix In Idyllshire to begin the Disarmed quest.

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As you complete the raids and questline, more and more battles will be unlocked until you have unlocked all 12.

If you want to unlock the wild battles for fun after completing the normal raids, you can use the Wandering minstrel in Mor Dhona and complete the quests “A Song for Steam and Steel,” “A Chorus for the Undaunted,” and “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Retells Your Story.”

Loot from the Alexander Raids can be traded to Sabina in Idyllshire or the Rowena’s representative NPC in Ishgard.

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How to unlock the Stormblood raids “Omega”

To unlock the Omega Raids, talk to wedge In Rhalgr’s Reach to start the quest “The Hunt for Omega”.

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As with the other raid series, completing the quest will unlock additional battles until you have unlocked all 12.

If you want to unlock the wild battles after completing the normal battles, interact with the Magitek terminal within Rhalgr’s reach.

Loot from the Omega Raids can be exchanged for Gelfradus within Rhalgr’s reach or the Rowena’s representative in Kugane.

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How to unlock the Shadowbringers raids “Eden”

To unlock the Eden Raids, talk to the “Fearful Crystarium Guardian” NPC in The Crystarium to start the quest “In the Middle of Nowhere”.

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The battles will be unlocked gradually as you complete the quests.

The wild version of the Eden Raids can be unlocked by Lewrey in Ahm Araeng.

Loot from the Eden raids can be exchanged with some NPCs: Ghoul Gul in Amh Araeng, Yhal Yal in Eulmoreor the Mowen’s Merchant in the Crystarium.

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How to unlock the Endwalker Raids “Pandaemonium”

To unlock the Pandaemonium Raids, speak to German In Old Sharlayan to start the quest “The Crystal from Beyond”.

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You must complete each raid and quest to unlock the next one as part of the quest chain.

The wild version of the Pandaemonium Raids can be unlocked by Nemjiji in Labyrinthos.

Loot from the Pandaemonium Raids can be exchanged for Djole in Radz-at-Han or Mylene in Labyrinthos.

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If you are just entering the vast world of Final Fantasy 14we have tons of guides to help you out. We have a beginner’s guide to help you get started, as well as guides detailing when to get your mount and which Grand Company to join.

If you are just starting out but feel overwhelmed, we have guides to help you choose a job and a guide explaining how long it can take to catch up on current content in FFXIV.

We also have guides on side content like Deep Sea Fishing, Relic Weapons, and Island Sanctuary for those who want to take a break from all that.