For any Final Fantasy 14 player looking to improve their Triple Triad game by getting some better cards, we've got a handy guide all about where you can find ten of the best cards in the game.
It's always worth having a variety of decks built, just in case you challenge an NPC that has certain rules in place. For example, the reverse rule would require a far weaker deck, though the default cards you receive are suitable for this. For the purposes of this guide, we're going to cover ten of the strongest cards you can obtain.
Updated on April 13, 2021: Final Fantasy 14 has just implemented patch 5.5, which has made some changes to the Triple Triad mini-game. Firstly, drop rates of cards obtained from defeating NPCs in matches have been improved. Secondly, deckbuilding limitations when it comes to rarer cards have also changed, allowing players to have more control over their decks. The following information has been adjusted to reflect the new changes.
Building Your Deck Basics
You can build up to five decks by going into the "Character" menu, selecting "Gold Saucer", and then going into "Card Decks". Each deck consists of five different cards, and in any deck, the following restrictions are in place:
- You can only have one Five-Star Card in a deck.
- You can have up to two Four-Star Cards or above in your deck.
The ideal setup is to get a double A five-star card for your strongest contender, a decent four-star card that preferably has double 9s or triple 8s, and then build the rest of your deck with strong three-star cards, such as ones that feature double 8s. With the "88" cards you want to try and encompass all strengths/weaknesses, so pick cards that have different "88" sides to the others in your deck to cover all your bases.
Some NPCs can only be challenged once you have progressed past a particular main quest or side quest.
14 Estinien (Three-star Card)
The Estinien card is a great choice for one of your three-star cards and has the following side values: 8, 8, 2, 3.
This card is a possible reward from defeating the Triple Triad NPC Gibrillont in Foundation at (X:13, Y:12).
13 Lucia god Junius (Three-star Card)
The Lucia goe Junius card is another double 8 card that would be perfect for your deck. It features the following side values: 8, 2, 3, 8.
This card can only be obtained by defeating the Triple Triad NPC Wawalago in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks at (X:8, Y:15).
12 Phoebad (Three-star Card)
The Phoebad card is another choice for players that ticks the "88" suggestion. Its side values are as follows: 8, 8, 3, 1.
This card can be obtained in the following ways:
- Possible reward from defeating the Triple Triad NPC Umber Torrent in The Lochs at (X:16.4, Y:24.6).
- Get a Gold rating on the FATE "Tall Tale" in The Lochs at (X:21, Y:25).
11 Hilda (Three-star Card)
The Hilda card is a great three-star "88" card to add to your deck and it features the following side values: 1, 4, 8, 8.
This card can only be obtained as a possible reward for defeating the Triple Triad NPC Idle Imperial in Azys Lla at (X:28, Y:31).
10 Qitian Dasheng (Three-star Card)
Qitian Dasheng is another great three-star card that should be considered for your deck as it also features double 8s. Its sides have the following values: 3, 8, 4, 8.
This card can only be obtained as a possible loot drop from the final boss (Qitian Dasheng) in the level 70 dungeon called The Swallow's Compass.
9 Asahi sas Brutus (Three-star Card)
The Asahi sas Brutus card is another contender for one of the "88" spots in your deck. Its side values are the following: 8, 4, 1, 8.
This card can be obtained by defeating the Triple Triad NPC Hachinan in Yanxia at (X:26.5, Y:12.9).
8 Arenvald Lentinus (Three-star Card)
The Arenvald Lentinus card is another great "88" card that goes well with the previous "88" cards as it covers their weaknesses. Its side values are as follows: 8, 4, 8, 2.
This card can only be obtained by defeating the Triple Triad NPC Umber Torrent in The Lochs at (X:16.4, Y:24.6).
7 Brute Justice (Four-star Card)
While Brute Justice doesn't have the double 9s or triple 8s desirable in most four-star cards, it offers a nice jack-of-all-trades alternative with its quadruple 7s. This gives it a fairly decent defense from all sides.
This card can be obtained in the following ways:
- Possible reward from defeating the Triple Triad NPC Tapklix in the Dravanian Hinterlands at (X:21, Y:18).
- Loot drop from Alexander - The Burden of the Son Raid.
6 Primal Cards (Four-star Card)
When it comes to four-star cards, ones that feature double 9s are pretty handy, but depending on your deck build, you might want something with more strengths. There are four primal cards that offer triple 8s.
Odin
Odin has the following side values: 8, 8, 1, 8.
This card can be obtained in the following ways:
- Possible reward from defeating the Triple Triad NPC Landenel in the South Shroud at (X:16, Y:28).
- Possible loot drop from the Urth's Fount trial.
- Randomly received from a Mythril Triad Card pack, which is purchasable from Triple Triad Trader in the Gold Saucer for 8,000 MGP.
Ramuh
The Ramuh card has the following side values: 8, 1, 8, 8.
This card can be obtained in the following ways:
- Possible reward from defeating the Triple Triad NPC Vorsaile Heuloix in New Gridania at (X:9, Y:11).
- Possible loot drop from The Striking Tree trial.
- Possible loot drop from The Striking Tree (Extreme) trial.
- Randomly received from Gold Triad Card packs, which are purchasable from Triple Triad Trader in the Gold Saucer for 2,160 MGP.
Leviathan
The Leviathan card's side values are as follows: 8, 8, 8, 1.
This card can be obtained in the following ways:
- Possible reward from defeating the Triple Triad NPC R'ashaht Rhiki in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks at (X:13, Y:12).
- Possible loot drop from The Whorleater (Hard) trial.
- Possible loot drop from The Whorleater (Extreme) trial.
- Randomly received from Gold Triad Card packs, which are purchasable from Triple Triad Trader in the Gold Saucer for 2,160 MGP.
Shiva
The Shiva card has the following side values: 1, 8, 8, 8.
This card can be obtained in the following ways:
- Possible loot drop from Akh Afah Amphitheatre (Hard) trial.
- Possible loot drop from Akh Afah Amphitheatre (Extreme) trial.
- Randomly received from Gold Triad Card packs, which are purchasable from Triple Triad Trader in the Gold Saucer for 2,160 MGP.
- Randomly received from a Platinum Triad Card pack, which is only obtained through Triple Triad tournaments.
5 Ran'jit (Four-star Card)
Ran'jit is a decent four-star card as it features the double 9s you want. Its side values are as follows: 1, 9, 9, 5.
This card can only be obtained by defeating the Triple Triad NPC Grewenn who is located Eulmore at (X:12.5, Y:9.9).
4 Heavensward Y'shtola / Shadowbringers Y'shtola (Four-star Card)
Some characters have more than one Triple Triad card variant, and if the cards are of the same star tier, they generally feature the same numeric values but on differing card sides. It's worth bearing this in mind for deck-building and choosing different kinds to cover all sides well.
The Heavensward Y'shtola card has the following sides: 9, 9, 2, 5, making it a nice "99" card to have in your deck. This card is the reward from the "Triple Team V" achievement, which requires players to defeat 60 unique NPC Triple Triad players. Players can collect their achievement rewards from the achievement menu.
The Shadowbringers Y'shtola card has the following sides: 2, 9, 5, 9 — so the same values just moved around. This card can only be obtained by defeating the Triple Triad NPC Hagra in the Rak'tika Greatwood at (X:18.6, Y:26).
3 Onion Knight (Five-star Card)
The Onion Knight card is one of the best five-star cards you can get, as it features the following sides: 8, 2, 8, A, meaning that it only really has one weak side.
This card can be obtained in the following ways:
- Possible reward from defeating the Triple Triad NPC Lewena in the Gold Saucer at (X:4.8, Y:6.1).
- Loot drop from defeating the Cloud of Darkness in The World of Darkness level 50 raid.
- Randomly received from a Mythril Triad Card pack, which is purchasable from Triple Triad Trader in the Gold Saucer for 8,000 MGP.
2 Squall Leonhart (Five-star Card)
Another great choice to have as your five-star card is Squall Leonhart, as it possesses the coveted double A. Its side values feature the following: 6, A, A, 1.
This card is a reward from the "Triple Team II" achievement, which requires players to defeat 30 unique NPC Triple Triad players. Players can collect their achievement rewards from the achievement menu.
1 Warrior of Light/Shadowbringers Warrior of Light (Five-star Card)
There are two variants of the Warrior of Light cards, each of which has the same values but on different sides. These cards are highly coveted as they too feature the "AA" values.
The first card is the normal Warrior of Light and its sides feature the following: A, 2, 5, A. This card can only be obtained from Gold Triad Card packs, which are purchasable from Triple Triad Trader in the Gold Saucer for 2,160 MGP.
The second card is the Shadowbringers Warrior of Light card and its sides feature the following: 2, A, A, 5. This card can only be obtained as a possible loot drop from The Seat of Sacrifice level 80 trial.