If you’re heading intoFinal Fantasy XIV: Dawntrailwith the hope of hunting down some elite marks, you are in luck. Many have been added, but there is a minor roadblock standing in your way.

Hunting elite marks is always a thrill, bringing challenging fights against arguably some of the toughest enemies for earlier adventures in anyFFXIVexpansion. Joining a Hunt Party can help you make new friends, stock up on seals, and earn achievements.

The Hunt Board in Tuliyollal, Final Fantasy XIV

How to unlock the Hunt inDawntrail

If you’ve checked all the boxes to start older Hunt-related quests, head to Tuliyollal and talk to theWing of Protection Scout (X:11.8, Y:13.7)to unlock hunts in theDawntrailexpansion. Here, you can pick up a level 90 quest called ‘A New Dawn, a New Hunt’.

All you need to do to complete this quest is speak to Bol Ogaw in Tuliyollal (X:13.8, Y:13.7). This will unlock daily accessible “beginner quests,” which are a selection of B Ranks throughoutDawntrailareas.

Where to find the Hunt unlock quest in Final Fantasy XIV

FFXIVrequirements to unlock The HuntbeforeDawntrail

If you want to dive into the Hunt inDawntrail, you’ll need to have done a few things:

How to spend Sacks of Nuts inDawntrail

Any marks defeated inDawntrailareas will reward Sacks of Nuts, the same currency we’ve seen in bothShadowbringersandEndwalkerpreviously.  Once you’ve hoarded some nuts, or if you already have some saved up like an adventuring squirrel, you can head to Tuliyollal and speak to Ryubool Ja (X:13.9, Y:13.4) in order to exchange them for some unique rewards.

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