Final Fantasy XIV – Patch 7.3 Mounts & Minions Guide

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Patch 7.3 in Final Fantasy XIV delivers more than just new story chapters and raids — it also expands the glamour and companion collections with fresh mounts and adorable minions. For collectors, this is a chance to flaunt unique rewards in dungeons, cities, and the open world. In this guide, we’ll cover every new mount and minion introduced in Patch 7.3, how to unlock them, and strategies to make the process efficient. Whether you’re a casual adventurer or a completionist, this roadmap will help you claim them all.

Why Collect Mounts and Minions?

In FFXIV, mounts are more than transportation — they’re status symbols, proof of triumphs in trials, achievements in crafting, or dedication to long-term goals. Minions, while purely cosmetic, show off personality and can even interact with other minions for fun emotes. Collecting them isn’t just about gameplay — it’s about identity in Eorzea.

New Mounts in Patch 7.3

1. Azure Serpent

How to Unlock:
Earned as a drop from the new Extreme trial, The Serpent’s Coil. The fight pits you against a colossal azure wyrm with multiple phases of aerial combat.

Tips for Farming:

• Join a farm party via Party Finder.

• Aim for a group that uses lootmaster or clear-roll rules to reduce disputes.

• The drop is not guaranteed; expect multiple clears before it’s yours.

2. Skywhale

How to Unlock:
Purchase from the Gemstone Trader in the new K’aresh-adjacent zone after reaching max reputation with the Cloudkin Faction.

Tips for Farming Reputation:

• Complete all daily Cloudkin quests for maximum rep gain.

• Check for weekly special quests for bonus points.

• Coordinate with friends to make questing more efficient.

3. Magitek Skycutter

How to Unlock:
Crafted via level 100+ Airship Engineering.

Tips for Crafting:

• Gather all rare materials in advance — some drop only in new treasure maps.

• Use specialist crafters to maximize quality.

• Sell extras on the market board for profit.

New Minions in Patch 7.3

Mini-Midgardsormr

How to Unlock:
Drops from the final boss chest in the new 24-player raid.

Tips:

• Stay for the full raid to increase your chance at rolling.

• Join loot-priority groups if your server uses them.

Clockwork Seraph

How to Unlock:
Purchased from the Rowena’s Representative for 1,000 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics.

Tips:

• Farm Poetics by running level 50/60/70 dungeons or older alliance raids.

• Cap out your Poetics each week to ensure quick purchase.

Pufflet

How to Unlock:
Rare find in treasure chests from Oneiron Vault treasure maps.

Tips:

• Form a dedicated treasure map group.

• Consider alternating maps so everyone gets a fair shot at drops.

Strategies for Efficient Collection

Plan Your Priorities

If you have limited time, go after time-gated rewards (like faction reputation mounts) first. These take multiple days or weeks, so starting early ensures you finish sooner.

Use Multiple Jobs

Running content on multiple roles can shorten queue times, especially for dungeons and trials that drop mounts or minions.

Join Linkshells or Discords

Dedicated mount-minion hunting communities can help you find farm groups, share loot, and alert you to treasure map runs.

Check Market Board for Minions

Some minions are tradable. If farming them is too grind-heavy, consider buying from the market board if your gil reserves allow it.

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Conclusion

Patch 7.3’s mounts and minions add both flair and achievement to your FFXIV journey. By tackling the content systematically, teaming up with fellow collectors, and starting with time-gated grinds, you can complete your collection in record time. Whether you’re soaring on the Skywhale or showing off your Pufflet in Limsa Lominsa, you’ll know you earned (or commissioned) every bit of glamour.