There are over 400 minions to gather in Final Fantasy XIV, and I’ve managed to amass over 300 of them, however regardless of the fixed inflow of recent little buddies, I’ve at all times acquired some favorites. There’s nothing like choosing the very best, cutest, or most becoming little journey companion.

Not too long ago, through the Stay Letter for Dawntrail, we had been proven the outcomes of a participant ballot highlighting FFXIV group favorites, however I’ve to respectfully disagree with most picks. In mild of this, right here’s my private picks for a high 10 minions checklist in Ultimate Fantasy XIV.

10. Drippy

Drippy is the drop from Matoya’s Relict, arguably the most effective dungeons ever to exist inside Ultimate Fantasy XIV. It’s primarily only a ball of rainwater with a wand which, in accordance with the in-game description, started life in Abalathia’s Backbone earlier than reaching Matoya’s Relict through the Thaliak River. It determined that somewhat than being an enemy of the Warrior of Gentle, it’d as effectively simply comply with them. 

With that stated, I’ve spent virtually 7,000 hours taking part in Ultimate Fantasy XIV, and this elusive little ball of water nonetheless refuses to drop for me, and whereas I do know I should buy one on the Marketboard, sunk price fallacy nonetheless sees me repeatedly working Matoya’s Relict within the hopes that I’ll someday be rewarded for my efforts.

9. Sponge Silkie

Obtained by means of the Sil’dihn Subteranne, the Sponge Silkie seems to be like a hamster held aloft by a magical, lighter-than-air tail ball. As somebody with a gentle spot for all issues rodent-related, I can’t assist however be somewhat bit too connected to my Sponge Silkie. 

I imply, have a look at that face. That smile and people whiskers can’t fail to make you smile and even when they will, these eyes are full of such hope. There’s additionally a mount counterpart, which you get for finishing all three paths within the Sil’dihn Subterrane, so that you may be accompanied by this Silkie wherever you go.

8. Palico

To get your arms on Palico, you’ll want to finish a aspect quest by which you combat and defeat Rathalos. For anybody who has ever performed Monster Hunter, Rathalos and this minion shall be extremely acquainted. In Monster Hunter, the Palico are a cat-like race with a pact to assist hunters in battle. If that doesn’t make you need this little man preventing at your aspect, I’m unsure what is going to.

7. Fats Cat

Fatcat is form of iconic, so far as minions (and mounts) go, so I agree with its inclusion on the ‘official’ FFXIV minion checklist. The animations of the minion, together with the cat-like rolling onto the again with all 4 toes pointing up on the sky, can’t fail to go away you feeling a minimum of somewhat heat and fuzzy inside.

However, Fats Cat’s mount counterpart, hilariously referred to as Fatter Cat, is suspected to be the ‘bloated corpse of a cat’ which has been taken over by the voidsent in order that they will use it as a corporeal vessel. I’m unsure what meaning for Fats Cat, however I attempt not to consider it an excessive amount of.

6. Lesser Panda

The Lesser Panda is likely one of the minions who will run up your again and perch in your shoulder, although for those who’re taking part in as a Lalafell, the Lesser Panda will sit in your head as an alternative of your shoulder. There’s nothing cuter than seeing a member of the smallest playable race in FFXIV with a whole Crimson Panda perched on high of their head. The little man seems to be impossibly gentle, so I’m certain it’s not the worst factor to have so clingy.  

5. Wee Ea

There’s nothing higher than a minion that serves a objective and the Wee Ea can be utilized to spawn the Endwalker S-Rank Hunt Mark, Slender-Rift. By gathering 10 gamers (or extra, normally) it’s potential to pressure spawn the Mark, nevertheless it’s not assured. 

However the Wee Ea is lovely in its personal proper. The gelatinous physique that strikes in methods which appear to defy physics and the truth that it seems to be like a legit toddler of one of many Ea you meet within the Abode of the Ea make this considered one of my most beloved minions.

4. Odder Otter

What’s higher than an Otter sporting a bamboo hat, carrying a paper lantern, and lighting up the trail earlier than you? In all probability a whole lot of issues, however that doesn’t diminish how totally lovely this minion really is. 

All the time glad and inquisitive, the Odder Otter is the proper companion to take with you in your adventures throughout Eorzea. It was the primary in a string of Otter impressed minions, such because the Abroader Otter which seems to be prefer it’s happening a summer season vacation and the Posher Otter, who comes absolutely decked out in steampunk apparel. 

3. Cerberpup

Cerberpup was the very first thing I noticed after coming into Eorzea that made me suppose, “What’s that? I want it and I’ll do no matter it takes to get it.” Fortunately, Cerberpup isn’t too tough to get as a result of you should buy it on the Marketboard for round 100,000 Gil on most servers, however I didn’t know that on the time, which left me no alternative however to grind away within the Diadem to earn 1,200 Skybuilders Scrips in my quest to get a Cerberpup. 

2. Namingway

Namingway is the minion reward gained by means of buying the Encyclopaedia Eorzea. The minion itself is certainly cute, however what makes this minion worthy of a spot on this checklist is its origin story. That, and the truth that Namingway will sit wherever and pull out a e-book — relatable.

The design of Namingway is way nearer to the design of the Hummingway from Ultimate Fantasy IV than it’s to the Loporrits we all know at present. The Hummingway design could possibly be described as being impressed by a bunny in Japanese folklore, which sacrificed itself by throwing its physique into a hearth to feed an outdated man who truly turned out to be a god. In honor of the rabbit’s advantage and willingness to present its life to assist another person, the god etched the likeness of the rabbit onto the moon.

And now we’ve got Loporrits, residing on the moon, whose sole objective after we first met them was to assist the individuals of Etheirys survive an oncoming calamity. 

1. Wanderer’s Campfire

Presumably the weirdest minion I’m together with right here, particularly contemplating the truth that it doesn’t transfer or actually do something, however I promise there’s a really particular cause. 

The Wanderer’s Campfire has change into synonymous with paying respect to individuals who have handed. When somebody well-known by the group passes, gamers line the streets of Ul’dah with Wanderer’s Campfires, lighting the way in which for these touring by means of. 

It by no means fails to the touch anybody who sees it, and I’ll always remember the occasions I’ve shared my grief with others on this on-line group. It’s a sobering ritual, however an vital one to me, and that makes it crucial one to me regardless of the sport’s lengthy checklist of others.