Guides for Square Enix Developed Games

Fantasy XIV Eureka Orthos Guide header.
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Eureka Orthos Guide

The latest deep dungeon content, Eureka Orthos, is now available as of Patch 6.35 of Final Fantasy XIV. It brings another 100 floors to delve through, either alone or with others. In our Final…

March 7, 2023 | 08:38 EST

Final Fantasy XIV PVP Guide header.
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV PvP Guide

PvP in Final Fantasy XIV has gone through a number of changes over the years, introducing new modes and removing others, adding new maps and completely revamping how each Job plays. In our Final…

March 6, 2023 | 08:31 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies' Day 2023 Event Guide header
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies' Day 2023 Event Guide

Final Fantasy XIV’s seasonal Little Ladies' Day event is back, letting you learn more of the in-game lore behind its history and earn some rewards along the way. In our Final Fantasy XIV Little…

March 1, 2023 | 09:40 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 Mount Guide header.
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 Mount Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 brings a number of new mounts for you to collect, though many will take a lot of time (or Gil) to acquire. In our Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 Mount Guide, we’ll go over…

January 11, 2023 | 11:56 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Shifting Gymnasion Agonon Treasure Dungeon guide header.
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: How to Access the Shifting Gymnasion Agonon Treasure Dungeon

Final Fantasy XIV Treasure hunting has received yet another update with the launch of Patch 6.3, bringing another map type and a new hidden treasure dungeon. In our guide, we’ll go over how to access…

January 11, 2023 | 09:34 EST

The Final Fantasy XIV Corgi minion looking towards the screen.
Guide

How to Unlock the Final Fantasy XIV Corgi Minion

Patch 6.3 of Final Fantasy XIV has introduced a number of new collectables, including a selection of minions. One such minion is the adorable corgi, which is available alongside some corgi-themed…

January 10, 2023 | 07:19 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Heavensturn 2023 Event Guide header.
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Heavensturn 2023 Event Guide

It’s the start of a new year, with Final Fantasy XIV celebrating this occasion with some fortune telling, and a fancy set of armor. In our Final Fantasy XIV Heavensturn 2023 Event Guide, we’ll show…

December 31, 2022 | 12:58 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Starlight Celebration 2022 Event Guide header
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Starlight Celebration 2022 Event Guide

Final Fantasy XIV's Starlight Celebration returns once again this year, bringing festive cheer to the people of Eorzea. This time, you’ll be helping one researcher discover the secrets behind…

December 15, 2022 | 11:34 EST

Zack, Angeal, and Genesis in Crisis Core Reunion
Guide

Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core Reunion Guides Hub

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Reunion is now available and there's a lot to do as you revisit Zack's adventure. There are all kinds of challenges for you to take on in Crisis Core Reunion from the…

December 13, 2022 | 03:01 EST

The mission select screen from Crisis Core showing everything completed
Guide

Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core Reunion Missions | Unlocks and Rewards

While the Crisis Core Reunion storyline is a lot of fun it might leave you wanting for more. Alongside the story and side-quests that Zack will encounter in the full game, there are 300 missions for…

December 12, 2022 | 09:05 EST

The Light Bridge from the Cage of Binding in Crisis Core Reunion
Guide

Crisis Core Reunion Cage of Binding Trophy Guide

By the time you reach Chapter 10 of Crisis Core Reuinion with Zack you'll have gone through the ringer, but you're here at the end and you've just got one fight ahead of you, or at least that's what…

December 12, 2022 | 09:04 EST

Zack fighting Ifrit for the first time in Crisis Core Reunion
Guide

Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core Reunion Limit Break and Summon Unlock Guide

Final Fantasy games always have entertaining combat. Whether it's pulling off massive magic attacks, or suplexing a train there are all kinds of incredible attacks that you can use. The most powerful…

December 12, 2022 | 09:04 EST

Zack in front of all of the Flower Wagons you can make in Crisis Core Reunion
Guide

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Reunion Midgar Full of Flowers Trophy Guide

One of the more touching parts of the story of Zack and Crisis Core Reunion is the brief time that Zack and Aerith get to spend together in the slums. One of the early promises he makes to Aerith is…

December 12, 2022 | 09:04 EST

Zack using the steal command on Minerva in Crisis Core Reunion
Guide

Crisis Core Reunion Minerva Superboss Guide

Zack has truly gone from Zero to Hero, struggling to fight with a Behemoth in a simulation at the beginning and now you're taking on what seems to be a being linked to the very consciousness of the…

December 12, 2022 | 09:04 EST

Zack talking to a Mako Scientist in Crisis Core Reunion
Guide

Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core Reunion Missable Trophy Guide

Zack is setting out into the world, struggling to attain his dreams of becoming a 1st Rank SOLDIER and with it becoming a Hero. For you, the player what you might be most interested in is making sure…

December 12, 2022 | 09:04 EST

The start of the Nibelheims Seven Wonders questline from Crisis Core Reunion
Guide

Crisis Core Reunion Nibelheim's Seven Wonders Expert Trophy Guide

Zack's adventures take him all over the world. When he's not resting up at the Shinra Headquarters in Midgar he might be off fighting a war in Wutai, grabbing a snack in Banora, or uncovering the…

December 12, 2022 | 09:04 EST

Zack receiving the first quest related to the Wutai Spy in Chapter 5 of Crisis Core Reunion
Guide

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Reunion Wutai's Nemesis Trophy Guide | Wutai Spy Locations

The world of Crisis Core is filled with strife and while a large part of the conflict revolves around the 1st Rank Soldier Genesis, his clones, and his ambition to take over the world it starts much…

December 12, 2022 | 09:04 EST

Screenshot in Harvestella showing the players farm land with crops and trees being grown in the distance, Harvestella Farming Guide

Harvestella Farming Guide | Locations & Crop Prices

Not only does Harvestella have plenty of crops and saplings to use as ingredients for recipes or to sell for profit, but it also has several crops that can only be obtained after a certain point in…

November 12, 2022 | 03:17 EST

Screenshot of player casting their line in Harvestella into the water of Birds eye brae fishing - Harvestella Fishing Guide

Harvestella Fishing Guide | Locations & Fish Prices

Harvestella is a very grindy game, with a lot of moving parts. The game is mostly based on story progression, meaning players must play through the main storyline to unlock new crafts, recipes, and…

November 10, 2022 | 03:19 EST

Harvestella Conellu Dolls Guide header
Guide

Harvestella Conellu Dolls Guide

Harvestella features a number of different collectables, one of which being the various Conellu dolls you can find throughout the world. These dolls are hidden in strange places, with their use not…

November 8, 2022 | 07:22 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Omicron Tribal Quest Guide header
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Omicron Tribal Quest Guide

Looking to level up your gathering classes, or just want to help out the various races of Ultima Thule? Look no further than the Final Fantasy XIV Omicron tribal quests — despite the name, you’ll be…

October 26, 2022 | 10:31 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Manderville Weapon Guide header
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Manderville Weapon Guide

Final Fantasy XIV has had a number of long-term upgradeable weapons to work towards, with more being added during every expansion. Now starting with Patch 6.25’s Manderville Weapon, this is also the…

October 25, 2022 | 10:35 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary Workshop Guide header.
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary Workshop Guide

Final Fantasy XIV’s Island Sanctuary allows you to build a number of helpful structures to aid your time in this new side content. However, doing so requires both time and a lot of seafarer’s cowries…

August 29, 2022 | 12:04 EDT

Catch 'em all with our Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary Animal Guide header.
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary Animal Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary adds a number of new features and mechanics to the long-running MMO, including the long requested ability to tame (or capture in this case) and own animals. Island…

August 25, 2022 | 12:26 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary Gathering Guide header
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary Gathering Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary gives you the opportunity to build up your own home away from home, but this can’t be done in a day. To create new buildings, grow crops, feed animals and more,…

August 24, 2022 | 11:43 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Moonfire Faire 2022 obstacle course
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Moonfire Faire 2022 Event Guide

Final Fantasy XIV's Moonfire Faire is back for another year, bringing summer fun to Eorzea. There are new quests and rewards to take on, with the infamous obstacle course making its triumphant return…

August 10, 2022 | 04:43 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Moogle Treasure Trove – The Hunt for Verity Event Guide
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Moogle Treasure Trove – The Hunt for Verity Event Guide

Final Fantasy XIV’s semi-regular Moogle Treasure Trove event is back with The Hunt for Verity. This series of events allows players new and old to obtain certain items, with 1 brand new accessory…

July 25, 2022 | 10:09 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Arkasodara Tribal Quests
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Arkasodara Tribal Quests Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker’s first set of Tribal Quests is now available as of Patch 6.15. The Arkasodara Tribal Quests see you helping out a group of Matanga as they start on a new business…

June 9, 2022 | 07:16 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Hatching-tide 2022 key art
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Hatching-tide 2022 Event Guide

Easter has arrived in Final Fantasy XIV with the return of Hatching-tide, a seasonal event full of eggs and bunnies. The event runs until April 27 2022, and gives you the chance to unlock a couple of…

April 14, 2022 | 12:22 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Aglaia duty
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Aglaia Unlock Guide

Patch 6.1 of Final Fantasy XIV introduces the first part of the Myths of the Realm alliance raid series. Named Aglaia, this new 8-man duty sees you facing members of the Twelve, gods worshipped by…

April 13, 2022 | 01:44 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Empyreum housing ward
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Housing Lottery System Guide

Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 6.1, "Newfound Adventure", brings some changes to the way player and Free Company housing is acquired. While this new housing lottery system is intended to make things…

April 12, 2022 | 09:08 EDT

Final Fantasy Little Ladies
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies Day 2022 Event Guide

An event filled year for Final Fantasy XIV continues with the latest Little Ladies' Day event. Running until March 31, Little Ladies' Day 2022 is a short but enjoyable take on the yearly event that…

March 15, 2022 | 09:16 EDT

Valentione's Day 2022
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Valentione's Day 2022 Event Guide

Love is in the air once again in Final Fantasy XIV, thanks to the ongoing Valentione's Day event. Running until February 22, Valentione's Day 2022 sees you helping a fresh postmoogle courier learn…

February 8, 2022 | 08:33 EST

Final Fantasy XIV All Saints' Wake 2022 Event Guide

Final Fantasy XIV All Saints Wake 2022 Event Guide

The Final Fantasy XIV’s All Saints' Wake Event has finally made its return after more than 2 years. Despite being a Halloween-themed event, this year it’s running from January 20 to February 2 at 6:…

January 20, 2022 | 05:02 EST

Excitatron 6000
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Excitatron 6000 Treasure Hunt Dungeon Unlock Guide

Introduced all the way back in A Realm Reborn, treasure hunting has been a common part of each Final Fantasy XIV expansion released so far. By deciphering maps and defeating enemies, it’s possible to…

January 6, 2022 | 01:27 EST

FFXIV Hesperos
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Asphodelos The Fourth Circle Raid Guide

The fourth and final encounter of this raid tier is Hesperos, who has been turned into a Vampire Hemitheos. There are 2 main gimmicks to this encounter, each taking existing Final Fantasy XIV…

December 24, 2021 | 11:15 EST

FFXIV Phoinix
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Asphodelos The Third Circle Raid Guide

The third encounter of Pandaemonium: Asphodelos is a new spin on a familiar Final Fantasy XIV creature, taking on a more sinister form of the regular Phoenix. The similarly named Phoinix still makes…

December 24, 2021 | 11:02 EST

The Second Circle FFXIV Raid Guide
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Asphodelos The Second Circle Raid Guide

Pandaemonium: Asphodelos’s second encounter is the Hippokampos, a giant creature that can create multiple floating heads. This fight features one main mechanic, with most of the other attacks being…

December 21, 2021 | 07:11 EST

FFXIV Asphodellos The First Circle
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Asphodelos The First Circle Raid Guide

The first part of Pandaemonium: Asphodelos sees you facing off against Erichthonios, a man challenging you in a frenzied state the moment you arrive. As the entry level fight for this raid tier, he…

December 21, 2021 | 05:32 EST

Pandaemonium Asphodelos
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: How To Unlock Pandaemonium Asphodelos & Tokens Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker’s first set of 8-man raid encounters has arrived with Patch 6.01. This update adds Pandaemonium: Asphodelos, taking you back to Elpis as you get to meet some of its more…

December 21, 2021 | 12:07 EST

Starlight 2021 FFXIV
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Starlight Celebration 2021 Event Guide

The holiday spirit has returned to Final Fantasy XIV once again (for those of us that can beat the queues, anyway). This time, you’ll be accompanying a small yeti and their quirrel companion as they…

December 16, 2021 | 03:16 EST

Ultima Thule
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Ultima Thule Aether Currents Guide

Ultima Thule is the last destination in your journey to stop the Final Days, set on the remains of a dying star. Since you’re so close to the end of the story, this is the one area we’d recommend…

December 15, 2021 | 03:26 EST

Gear Guide FFXIV
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Gear Guide for 6.1

MMOs are generally about getting the shiniest equipment to boost your effectiveness in battle, and Final Fantasy XIV is no different. The path to acquiring endgame gear in Endwalker isn’t too…

December 14, 2021 | 01:24 EST

FFXIV Labyrinthos
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Labyrinthos Aether Currents Guide

Despite being one of the very first zones you can explore in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, you don’t actually gain access to the full map of Labyrinthos until near the end of the expansion. Because…

December 11, 2021 | 11:55 EST

FFXIV Elpis Aether Currents Guide
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Elpis Aether Currents Guide

Elpis in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker features lots of lore relating to events in the previous expansion, and is just a nice looking area as well. There are many cutscenes here, so it’s a good thing…

December 11, 2021 | 11:55 EST

Mare Lamentorum
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Mare Lamentorum Aether Currents Guide

This is it, the Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker area that many people have been waiting for. Mare Lamentorum, the part of Eorzea’s moon that you visit, looks like it’ll be quite awkward to explore at…

December 8, 2021 | 09:16 EST

Thavnair Aether Currents
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Thavnair Aether Currents Guide

Thavnair is one of the first zones you’ll visit during your adventures in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, but you’ll only be able to acquire half of its field Aether Currents to start with. No matter…

December 8, 2021 | 09:16 EST

FFXIV Garlemald Aether Current Locations Guide Header
Guide

Final Fantasy XIV: Every Garlemald Aether Current Location

Zones in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker once again use the Aether Current system, requiring you to search the area or complete sidequests to unlock the ability to fly with mounts. While Garlemald is…

December 5, 2021 | 08:43 EST