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One of the best ways to earn quick, sufficient EXP in Final Fantasy 14 is by participating in the Hunts found within the Shadowbringers and Endwalker expansions. Though, if you have yet to dip your toe into Hunts, you will have some catching up to do, especially if you haven't done anything with your Grand Company.

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Though there are many different avenues for you to earn large amounts of EXP and power level new Jobs or chip away at the later levels, Hunts remain one of the best options to do just that in Endwalker. Whether you're a veteran of the Hunts or want to dive into them for the first time, your efforts will be significantly rewarded.

Prerequisites

Old Sharlayan in Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker

Before gaining access to the Guildship Hunt in Endwalker, you will first have to take care of a few things. First and foremost, if you have yet to do any hunts, you must first reach the ranking of Second Lieutenant within your Grand Company before starting them. However, your Grand Company standing does not affect Hunts from that point onward.

Like the previous three expansions, you will also need to complete various Guildship Hunt missions to unlock the more formidable Marks, which will come naturally as you progress through the game. And, presuming there are more expansions after Endwalker, you will probably have to complete every Guildship Hunt quest before tackling whatever the next set of Hunts will be, but that's for another time.

Guildship Hunt Requirements

Guildship Hunt Missions

Archon’s Design in Old Sharlayan in Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker

Once you have met the requirements above, you can finally participate in Guildship Hunts. As mentioned earlier, you will have to complete missions before Hunting more formidable Marks. There are four quests in total.

The Hunt for Specimens

Quest Name

Requirements

Quest Giver

Location

Rewards

Unlocks

The Hunt for Specimens

  • Old Sharlayan, New to You (MSQ)
  • Elite and Dangerous
  • One-star Veteran Clan Hunt
  • Nuts to You
  • Level 80

Diminutive Gleaner

Old Sharlayan (X:11, Y:12)

  • 168,300 EXP
  • 775 Gil

Junior Guildship Mark Bills

That Specimen Came from the Moon

Quest Name

Requirements

Quest Giver

Location

Rewards

Unlocks

That Specimen Came from the Moon

  • A Trip to the Moon (MSQ)
  • The Hunt for Specimens
  • Level 83

Northota

Old Sharlayan (X:11.8, Y:13.2)

  • 175,725 EXP
  • 751 Gil

Associate Guildship Mark Bills

A Hunt for the Ages

Quest Name

Requirements

Quest Giver

Location

Rewards

Unlocks

A Hunt for the Ages

  • That Specimen Came from the Moon
  • Level 89

Northota

Old Sharlayan (X:11.8, Y:13.2)

  • 190,575 EXP
  • 781 Gil

Senior Guildship Mark Bills

Perfect Specimens

Quest Name

Requirements

Quest Giver

Location

Rewards

Unlocks

  • Perfect Specimens

  • A Hunt for the Ages
  • Level 90

Northota

Old Sharlayan (X:11.8, Y:13.2)

  • 0 EXP
  • 785 Gil

Elite Guildship Mark Bills

Guildship Mark Bills

The Hunt Board in Old Sharlayan in Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker

Before you get to the Elite Marks, you will first have to work through the three Guildship Mark Bills labeled Junior, Associate, and Senior, gated by the quests provided above. To obtain these Mark Bills, you will have to head to the Guildship Hunt Board found in Old Sharlayan (X:11.8, Y:13.2). Eliminating Marks will reward you with Sacks of Nuts, EXP, and Gil, with the more difficult ones offering a larger payout.

However, once you work your way up to the Elite Guildship Mark Bills, you will be introduced to new tiers of Marks, ranging from B to SS. Elite Marks are much stronger targets than the regular ones and will offer a much bigger payout if you can manage to take them down.

Elite Guildship Mark Rewards

Reward

B Tier

A Tier

S Tier

SS Tier

Sack of Nuts

N/A

40

100

400

Allagan Tomestone of Poetics

N/A

30

100

200

Allagan Tomestone of Aphorism

N/A

20

80

100

Allagan Tomestone of Astronomy

N/A

10

30

50

You can exchange Sack of Nuts for exclusive items and equipment by visiting J'lakshai in Old Sharlayan (X:11.9, Y:13.2) or Wilmetta in Radz-at-Han (X:10.5, Y:7.4). Additionally, while B-Tier Marks may not have a direct payout, they will still count towards your Weekly Elite Mark Challenges and are extremely useful for completing it promptly. However, beyond the Weekly Challenge, we suggest focussing on Tiers A-SS as they have guaranteed rewards.

Additionally, the regular Guildship Marks (Junior, Associate, and Senior) will reset daily at 08:00 AM (PST) or 11:00 AM (EST). However, the B-Tier Elite Guildship Marks will reset weekly every Tuesday at 01:00 AM (PST) or 04:00 AM (EST), with Tiers A-SS Marks being on a "kill on sight" basis with no weekly or daily reset.

Elite Guildship Mark Information

The S-Tier Mark, The Ruminator in Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker

Much like the Elite Marks found in Shadowbringers, the ones in Endwalker follow the same set of rules. Each Elite Mark will have its own respawn timers, with S/SS-Tier Marks requiring a specific event to trigger before appearing in the world. However, if an S or SS Mark is defeated, it will take quite some time before another one respawns.

Every Elite Mark in Endwalker can be found below, along with their respawn time, location, and their respective tiers. You can also find out how to trigger the formidable S/SS-Tiers, which can be quite challenging in some cases.

Endwalker Elite Guildship Mark - Tier B

Mark Name

Tier

Region

Respawn Timer

Daphnia Magna

B

Mare Lamentorum

5 Seconds

Emperor's Rose

B

Garlemald

5 Seconds

Genesis Rock

B

Mare Lamentorum

5 Seconds

Green Archon

B

Labyrinthos

5 Seconds

Iravati

B

Thavnair

5 Seconds

Level Cheater

B

Ultima Thule

5 Seconds

Oskh Rhei

B

Ultima Thule

5 Seconds

Shockmaw

B

Elpis

5 Seconds

Ü-u-ü-u

B

Labyrinthos

5 Seconds

Vajrakumara

B

Thavnair

5 Seconds

Warmonger

B

Garlemald

5 Seconds

Yumcax

B

Elpis

5 Seconds

Endwalker Elite Guildship Mark - Tier A

Mark Name

Tier

Region

Respawn Timer

Aegeiros

A

Garlemald

4-6 Hours

Arch-Eta

A

Ultima Thule

4-6 Hours

Fan Ail

A

Ultima Thule

4-6 Hours

Gurangatch

A

Elpis

4-6 Hours

Hulder

A

Labyrinthos

4-6 Hours

Lunatender Queen

A

Mare Lamentorum

4-6 Hours

Minerva

A

Garlemald

4-6 Hours

Mousse Princess

A

Mare Lamentorum

4-6 Hours

Petalodus

A

Elpis

4-6 Hours

Storsie

A

Labyrinthos

4-6 Hours

Sugriva

A

Thavnair

4-6 Hours

Yilan

A

Thavnair

4-6 Hours

Endwalker Elite Guildship Mark - Tier S

Mark Name

Tier

Event Trigger

Region

Respawn Timer

Armstrong

S

Garlemald

Die on spawn points while wearing the Mended Imperial Pot Helm and Imperial Short Robe

  • 84-132 Hours
    • Maintenance: 50-80 Hours

Burfurlur the Canny

S

Labyrinthos

Have the Tiny Troll minion out on spawn points during Clear/Fair Skies weather during the daytime.

  • 84-132 Hours
    • Maintenance: 50-80 Hours

Narrow-rift

S

Ultima Thule

With the Wee Ea minion out, have ten people travel over spawn points in the region.

  • 84-132 Hours
    • Maintenance: 50-80 Hours

Ophioneus

S

Elpis

Dismantle x5 Eggs of Elpis (must be in a stack)

  • 84-132 Hours
    • Maintenance: 50-80 Hours

Ruminator

S

Mare Lamentorum

Defeat x100 Thinkers, x100 Wanderers, and x100 Weepers

  • 84-132 Hours
    • Maintenance: 50-80 Hours

Sphatika

S

Thavnair

Defeat x100 Asvattha, x100 Pisaca, and x100 Vajralangua

  • 84-132 Hours
    • Maintenance: 50-80 Hours

Endwalker Elite Guildship Mark - Tier SS

Mark Name

Tier

Event Trigger

Region

Respawn Timer

Ker

SS

Defeating any S-Tier Mark has a chance of spawning in four Ker Shroud enemies. Killing the four Ker Shrouds will make Ker appear.

Any Endwalker Region

  • 84-132 Hours
    • Maintenance: 50-80 Hours

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