FFXIV: The Rising Event Guide (2024)

Shodi Madian |  Published: August 28, 2024
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The Rising, an annual event in Final Fantasy XIV, commemorates the relaunch of the game as A Realm Reborn. This year’s event takes place in Limsa Lominsa and involves helping with the fireworks display. This guide covers everything you need to know about this event.

How to Start FFXIV The Rising Event

Wandering Minstrel location
Find Wandering Minstrel in Limsa Lominsa.

The Rising event runs from August 27 to September 11, 2024. To participate, you must be level 15 or higher and visit Limsa Lominsa.

To begin the event, speak to the Wandering Minstrel, who can be found south of the Aftcastle aetheryte in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:11.2, Y:13.7). The Wandering Minstrel will guide you through the initial quest, “Rising to the Call.”

The questline for The Rising event consists of two main quests: “Rising to the Call” and “We Who Are About to Set Sail Salute You.” These quests involve various tasks, including speaking to NPCs throughout Limsa Lominsa and visiting specific locations.

Rising to the Call

  1. Speak to Ayoyo: After speaking to the Wandering Minstrel, you’ll be directed to speak to Ayoyo in the Marauder’s Guild (X:11.3, Y:6.1).
  2. Speak to Ayoyo Again: After speaking to Ayoyo in the Marauder’s Guild, you’ll need to speak to her again near the main aetheryte in Lower Decks (X:9.2, Y:10.9).
  3. Speak to NPCs in Hawker’s Alley: Ayoyo will task you with speaking to four people throughout Hawker’s Alley.
  4. Meet at the Dock: Once you’ve spoken to all four NPCs, head towards the docks at the western end of the map and wait at the sparkling Destination point (X:3.5, Y:11.9).
  5. Return to the Wandering Minstrel: After the cutscene, return to the Wandering Minstrel to complete the quest.

We Who Are About to Set Sail Salute You

  1. Speak to Ayoyo: After completing the first quest, speak to Ayoyo again near the Wandering Minstrel.
  2. Speak to the Wandering Minstrel: The Wandering Minstrel will be standing outside the Marauder’s Guild (X:11.2, Y:7.0).
  3. Head to the Anchor Yard: After the cutscene, head to the Anchor Yard and speak to Ayoyo at the sparkling Destination point (X:7.7, Y:14.9).
  4. Complete the Quest: Speak to the Wandering Minstrel at the Anchor Yard to complete the quest and watch the fireworks display.

The Rising Event 2024 Rewards

FFXIV Minion and table lamp
Minion and Table Lamp as FFXIV The Rising event rewards.

Upon completing the questline, you will receive the following rewards:

  • Brushed-Up Krile Minion: A unique companion.
  • For Eleven’s Sake Achievement: A special in-game achievement.
  • Rising Table Lamp: A decorative item for your home.

Other Activities

In addition to the main questline, there are other activities you can participate in during The Rising event. You can interact with the sparkling Destination point at the Anchor Yard to meet various characters.

Additionally, you can visit the Rising Vendor to purchase exclusive items:

ItemCost
Realm Reborn Red19 gil
Magicked Prism (Meteor Survivor)19 gil
Heavenscracker19 gil
Meteor Shower19 gil
Magicked Prism (Flowers)19 gil
Rising Table Lamp2,000 gil
FFXIV Rising Vendor Items

Conclusion

The Rising is a fun and rewarding event that celebrates the history of Final Fantasy XIV. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to earn exclusive rewards and enjoy the festivities in Limsa Lominsa!

About Author

Shodi Madian is a lifelong gamer who cherishes time and space, among other Infinity Stones. He specializes in first-person shooter (FPS) games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, Rainbow Six Siege, and Overwatch 2. Shodi began writing in college, covering football news, and has since gone on to write professionally for GameLeap and Spiel Times, sharing his passion for gaming with a wider audience. In addition to gaming, he enjoys watching movies and series, and creating music.