How to Unlock the Demon Haul Mount in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent (Dawntrail)

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The Dawntrail expansion for Final Fantasy XIV introduces the Occult Crescent, a new Field Operations zone packed with high-stakes combat, exclusive rewards, and a progression system tailored for seasoned players. Among the rarest prizes is the Demon Haul mount—a fierce, otherworldly creature bound to the blood-soaked halls of the Forked Tower: Blood duty.

This guide explains how to unlock the Demon Haul mount, including prerequisites, how to enter the instanced battle, and tips for surviving one of FFXIV’s most demanding challenges.

🗺️ Step 1: Unlock the Occult Crescent

Before setting your sights on the Demon Haul, you’ll need to unlock access to the Occult Crescent: South Horn, the main hub for this mount’s acquisition.

Requirements:

• Purchase the Dawntrail expansion

• Complete the Main Scenario Quest “Dawntrail” in the Living Memory questline

• Have at least one combat class at Level 100

• Gear item level 700+ is recommended

Unlock Path:

1. Travel to Tuliyollal and find the Expedition Messenger at (X:17.1, Y:11.8).

2. Accept and complete the Level 100 quest “One Last Hurrah.”

3. This will unlock the Phantom Village and grant access to South Horn, the first Occult Crescent region.

Once inside, you’ll begin working toward the mount by raising your Knowledge Level and progressing through Field Operation objectives.

🏰 Step 2: Unlock Forked Tower: Blood

The Demon Haul mount is tied to the completion of Forked Tower: Blood, an instanced duty reminiscent of Eureka’s Baldesion Arsenal or Bozja’s Delubrum Reginae.

Requirements to Unlock the Tower:

1. Reach Knowledge Level 20 – the max for South Horn.

2. Survey Point: Visit (X:15.6, Y:29.5) in South Horn to find Record 19: “The Abandoned Ascent.”

3. Return to base camp and accept “Past and Crescent” from the Archive NPC.

4. Complete the quest to unlock Forked Tower: Blood.

Entry Requirements:

• Item Level 690 minimum

• Purchase Sanguine Ciphers from the Expedition Antiquarian at (X:38.1, Y:7.0)

  • Cost: 600 Enlightenment Silver Pieces or 960 Enlightenment Gold Pieces

• Use the Cipher at Solitary Pavilion (X:22.5, Y:21.4) when an Auroral Mirage occurs (sky turns red)

The instance opens when enough players gather and activate their ciphers during the Mirage window. Be quick—spots are limited to 48 players.

💀 Step 3: Complete Forked Tower: Blood

This is where the true test begins. Forked Tower: Blood is one of the hardest PvE encounters in FFXIV outside of Ultimate raids.

Key Mechanics:

• Four boss fights with mechanics between each encounter

• Resurrection is limited to three per player, enforced by a permanent Resurrection Restricted debuff

• Only Chemist Phantom Job can resurrect

• If all revives are used, your character is removed from the instance

Expect mechanics similar in complexity to Savage-tier raids, including:

• Massive AoE pattern recognition

• Timed debuff swaps

• Split-damage and line-of-sight mechanics

• Coordinated movement across 48 players

Tip:

Make sure your Phantom Job is sufficiently leveled before entering. Chemist, Ravager, and Diviner are all essential roles in a balanced party.

🐉 Step 4: Claim the Demon Haul Mount

Upon your first successful clear of Forked Tower: Blood, you’ll automatically receive the achievement:

“A Fork to Be Reckoned With I”

To claim your mount:

1. Open your Achievements menu

2. Select the ‘Last Five’ under the Relevant tab

3. Hover over the achievement and click ‘Claim Reward’

4. You’ll receive the Demon Haul Horn

5. Use the Horn to unlock the Demon Haul Mount permanently

🏎️ What Makes the Demon Haul Mount Special?

• Appearance: A monstrous, armored beast with chains, smoke effects, and hellish aesthetic

• Prestige: Only players who’ve conquered Forked Tower: Blood can ride it

• Exclusivity: Not available from Mog Station or casual content

The Demon Haul isn’t just a reward—it’s a statement that you’ve endured one of FFXIV’s most brutal challenges.

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🧠 Final Thoughts

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