A Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking and Earning Rewards in the FFXIV x Monster Hunter Crossover

Final Fantasy 14 has launched its second collaboration with Monster Hunter, introducing a new trial in patch 7.35. This event, featuring the formidable Guardian Arkveld, requires players to strategize and overcome the beast to claim exclusive rewards. This article serves as a complete resource for players looking to participate, outlining the necessary steps to unlock the trial and a comprehensive list of all obtainable items, from potent weapons to unique cosmetic and housing decorations. Prepare your combat skills and embark on this thrilling crossover adventure to enrich your FFXIV experience.

Accessing the \"The Windward Wilds\" Trial

To engage with the new Monster Hunter crossover content in Final Fantasy 14's patch 7.35, players must first meet specific prerequisites. Initiating the quest to challenge Guardian Arkveld requires players to have achieved level 100 with at least one combat-oriented job. Additionally, they need to have successfully finished the 'Dawntrail' main scenario quest line, marking a significant progression point in the game's narrative. Once these conditions are met, adventurers can seek out the Dawn Hunt Tracker NPC located in Tuliyollal at coordinates (13.3, 13.1) to begin their journey. This initial interaction sets the stage for confronting the challenging eight-man trial against Arkveld, demanding strategic combat and careful resource management, such as potion use, to emerge victorious.

After commencing the quest through the Dawn Hunt Tracker, players will undertake a series of preliminary tasks, including an encounter with a felyne and the discovery of vital clues pertaining to Arkveld. These steps serve to immerse players in the narrative of the collaboration before the actual confrontation. A crucial requirement for entering the trial itself is an item level of at least 725, ensuring that participants are adequately equipped for the challenge. Upon successfully defeating Guardian Arkveld in the standard trial, an extreme difficulty version of the encounter becomes available. This more demanding iteration can be unlocked by speaking with the Wandering Minstrel, also situated in Tuliyollal, offering a further test of skill and an opportunity for even greater rewards for those brave enough to face it.

Exclusive Rewards from the Crossover Event

Participation in the Final Fantasy 14 and Monster Hunter collaboration yields a variety of exclusive rewards, available through both the initial quest completion and successful runs of the Guardian Arkveld trials. Completing the introductory quest immediately bestows players with the Seikret Horn, which allows summoning of the Seikret mount, alongside the outdoor hunter's grill and hunter's camp chair housing items, adding unique flair to player housing. Beyond these initial offerings, defeating Guardian Arkveld in the regular trial provides standard tomestones and, notably, a Veldian Weapon Coffer. This coffer, usable on any job, grants a powerful Veldian weapon with an item level of 745. Crucially, players should interact with Arkveld's defeated form to collect two Guardian Scales, essential for acquiring further special items. Furthermore, there's a chance to obtain the Felyne Support Team Cart mount directly from the fight, which can also be traded on the marketboard, offering a valuable asset to players.

The extreme version of the Guardian Arkveld trial escalates the reward potential, granting two Guardian Arkveld Certificates per clear. These certificates are highly coveted, allowing players to exchange them for the Felyne Support Team Cart mount (requiring 99 certificates) or an augmented Veldian weapon with an impressive item level of 760 (for five certificates). These trades can be made with the Smithy NPC in Tuliyollal. Guardian Scales, acquired from both trial difficulties, unlock an extensive array of items, including the Seikret Fledgling and Vigorwasp minions, the Mizutsune Parasol fashion accessory, and various Hunter's Framer's Kits. Additionally, a selection of orchestrion rolls like 'Radiant Cry of Life' and 'White Wraith' are available for a single Guardian Scale each. Players can also acquire a diverse collection of housing items, such as the Guardian Arkveld's Windward Plains Phasmascape, Wilds great sword stand, and several Felyne permits for various services, each requiring a specific number of Guardian Scales to redeem, further enhancing the depth of customization and utility available through this unique event.