Follow our walkthrough for the 'You and the Ailouros' side quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Learn how to subdue creatures and earn your Aether Current reward.
Alright, let's tackle the 'You and the Ailouros' side quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. This one's a Level 80 quest located in Elpis, and it's pretty straightforward. You'll need to have completed 'A Sentimental Gift' beforehand.
Walkthrough
- 1Speak with Hippothoe: Head over to Elpis and find Hippothoe at Philomythes Notos (X:9.3 Y:31.7). The nearest Aetheryte is The Twelve Wonders. She'll have a familiar creature with her, an ailouros.
- 2Follow the Ailouros: Chat with the ailouros. It'll then lead you somewhere, so just follow its lead.
- 3Subdue the Dueling Creatures: You'll come across two creatures that are fighting. Your objective here is to subdue both of them. Just take them down!
- 4Speak with the Ailouros: Once the creatures are subdued, go back and speak with the ailouros again.
- 5Speak with Hippothoe: Finally, report back to Hippothoe to complete the quest.
- Completing this quest will net you a good chunk of EXP (168,300 - 190,575), 895 Gil, and importantly, an Aether Current. Make sure to grab that Aether Current as it helps with flying in the zone!
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