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FFXIV Minion Guide: Every Companion & How to Get Them

Your comprehensive directory for finding every pet in Eorzea, updated for Patch 7.4.

Minions are adorable, non-combat pets that follow you throughout your adventures. While many are purchased with Gil or MGP, the rarest are hidden behind achievements, high-end raids, and the Lord of Verminion minigame.

Two of the most iconic early-game minions are the Coeurl Kitten and the Wolf Pup. Both are obtained via a level 15 questline in Western La Noscea.

Unlock Walkthrough

  • Location: Aleport, Western La Noscea (X:26.4, Y:26.4).
  • NPC: Skybold.
  • Quest 1: "Like Cats and Dogs" - Uncover the pirate smuggling ring [00:00:24].
  • Quest 2 (Wolf Pup): "Man's Best Friend" - Find the pup in Quarterstone [00:04:45].
  • Quest 3 (Coeurl Kitten): "Curiosity Killed the Coeurl" - Rescue the kitten from Skull Valley [00:05:21].

New: Dawntrail & Patch 7.4 Minions

The latest updates in the 7.x series have added high-demand pets found in Level 100 content and the Arcadion raids.

MinionSourceMethod
G-Warrior MGSDPvP Series 10Rank 15 Reward
Mistic CondorMistwake DungeonFinal Chest Drop
Groving GreenAAC Heavyweight M4Raid Loot
La Noscean ShorthairOccult Crescent Vendor1,000 Enlightenment Silver Pieces
Bluecoat CatTuliyollal (Ryubool Ja)800 Sacks of Nuts

Common Collection Methods

  • Gold Saucer: Exchange MGP at the Prize Claim counter for pets like the Heavy Hatchling or Mama Automaton.
  • Grand Companies: High-ranking officers can purchase Materiel Containers (3.0/4.0) for a chance at rare gacha-style minion drops.
  • Achievements: Check your log (Y) under "Items." Collecting cards or completing 50 player-vs-player matches (Lord of Verminion) awards rare pets like Shalloweye.
  • Treasure Maps: High-level maps (like Timeworn Br'aaxskin) have a chance to drop exclusive minions like the Golden Beaver.

Minion Behaviors & Emotes

Pro Tip: Use the /beckon emote on "Obedient" type minions to have them sit on your shoulder or head!
  • Mammeteer Title: Equipping this title makes clockwork minions react to emotes like /poke or /handover, which they normally ignore.
  • Unique Idles: The Fat Cat will occasionally roll over, while the Wind-up Sun's height can be adjusted by poking it.
  • Social Interactions: Bringing a Wolf Pup and Coeurl Kitten together will cause them to "play-fight" automatically [00:14:05].

Lord of Verminion (LoVM)

This RTS-style minigame in the Gold Saucer uses your minions as units. It is the primary way to earn the Clockwork Twintania and the Penguin Prince.

  • Unlock: Access the LoVM tables in the Minion Square of the Gold Saucer.
  • Challenge: Complete all 24 NPC "Challenge" stages to unlock the "Challenge Accepted" achievement and your Twintania pet.
  • Strategy: Poppet-type minions (like Mammets) deal extra damage to Arcana Stones, making them the best choice for speed-running matches.