Final Fantasy XIV – The Rising 2025 Event Guide

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Event Dates

• Start: August 27, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. PDT

• End: September 11, 2025, at 7:59 a.m. PDT

This annual celebration honors the anniversary of Final Fantasy XIV’s relaunch as A Realm Reborn and always comes with new quests, rewards, and vendor items.

How to Begin

• Requirements: You must be at least level 15.

• Location: Head to Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks.

• NPC: Speak to the Wandering Minstrel, who offers the seasonal quest “An Adventurous Ambition.”

Completing this short questline unlocks the event storyline and rewards.

Rewards

Quest Rewards

• Wind-up Gulool Ja Ja Minion – This year’s unique event companion.

• Achievement: “Delightful Dozen” – Awarded for finishing the follow-up quest “A Light That Ever Burns.”

Vendor Items

The Rising Vendor (also in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks) sells themed items for gil, including:

• Heavenscracker

• Magicked Prism (Flowers)

• Magicked Prism (Meteor Survivor)

• Meteor Shower

• Nymeia Potpourri

• Real Reborn Red

Each is priced affordably, allowing you to stock up during the event.

Summary: Step-by-Step

1. Reach level 15 or higher.

2. Travel to Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks and find the Wandering Minstrel.

3. Start and complete “An Adventurous Ambition” and “A Light That Ever Burns.”

4. Collect your Wind-up Gulool Ja Ja Minion and the achievement.

5. Visit the Rising Vendor to buy seasonal items.

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