Every FFXIV 8-man raid unlock guide: Coil, Alexander, Omega, Eden, and Pandæmonium

Normal, Savage, or Ultimate?

One of the Eden raids in Final Fantasy XIV

With each expansion of Final Fantasy XIV, a new raid tier arrives to test your mettle against high-level foes. There are a lot of different raids to complete within each expansion, with Normal and Savage raids proving the most popular and often giving some of the best rewards.

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There are, in fact, four different types of Raid within Final Fantasy XIV: Alliance, Normal, Savage, and Ultimate. However, this guide is going to focus solely on how to unlock the Normal Raids, their Savage counterparts, and Ultimate raids where applicable. 

Before you can unlock any Savage Raid in FFXIV, you’ll need to complete the level 50 side quest “The Ultimate Ballad”. To pick this up, head to Mor Dhona and talk to Alys (X:21.7, Y:8.6).

A Realm Reborn – Binding Coil, Second Coil, and Final Coil quests

Coils of Bahamut in Final Fantasy XIV
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To unlock all of the Bahamut raids, you’ll need to complete the following level 50 quests:

QuestNPCUnlocks
Primal AwakeningUrianger
The Waking Sands(X:6.0, Y:4.9)
The Binding Coil of Bahamut
(Turns 1,2, 3, 4, 5)
Alisaie’s PledgeUrianger
The Waking Sands
(X:6.0, Y:4.9)
“The Truth is Down There” achievement
Another Turn in the CoilUrianger
The Waking Sands
(X:6.0, Y:4.9)
The Second Coil of Bahamut
(Turns 1, 2, 3, 4)
Alisaie’s ResolveAlisaie
Northern Thanalan
(X:20.2, Y:17.4)
“You Can Handle the Truth” achievement
Fragments of TruthUrianger
The Waking Sands
(X:6.0, Y:4.9)
The Final Coil of Bahamut
(Turns 1, 2, 3, 4)
Alisaie’s PathAlisaie
Northern Thanalan
(X:20.2, Y:17.4)
“Uncoiled” achievement
“The Final Witness” title
The Binding Coil of Bahamut (New Game+)

How to unlock The Second Coil of Bahamut, Savage

To unlock the Bahamut Savage raids, go to Mor Dhona and speak to Alys again, who will send you to the Wandering Minstrel Mor Dhona Mor Dhona (X:21.0, Y:8.0). Note, only the Second Coil raids have Savage counterparts.

Heavensward – Alexander Gordias, Midas, and Creator quests

Alexander raid in Final Fantasy XIV
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To unlock all of the Normal Alexander Raids, you’ll need to complete the following level 60 quests:

QuestNPCUnlocksTier
DisarmedSlowfix
Idyllshire
(X:7.5, Y:6.5)
Alexander – The Fist of the FatherGordias
Steel and SteamBiggs
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.0, Y:18.0)
Alexander – The Cuff of the FatherGordias
Tinker, Seeker, Soldier, SpyBiggs
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.0, Y:18.0)
Alexander – The Arm of the FatherGordias
The Pulsing HeartMide
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.7, Y:18.8)
Alexander – The Burden of the Father Gordias
EnigmaRedbrix
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:23.9, Y:26.5)
“Awake in the Metal” achievement
RearmedRoundrox
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.0, Y: 18.0)
Alexander – The Fist of the SonMidas
The Folly of YouthBiggs
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.7, Y:18.8)
Alexander – The Cuff of the SonMidas
Toppling the TyrantMide
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.7, Y:18.8)
Alexander – The Arm of the SonMidas
One Step BehindBackrix
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.0, Y:18.0)
Alexander – The Burden of the SonMidas
A Gob in the MachineBackrix
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.0, Y:18.0)
“The Midas Touch” achievement
The Coeurl and the ColossusMide
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.7, Y:18.8)
Alexander – The Eyes of the CreatorCreator
Biggs and Wedge’s Excellent AdventureBiggs
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:23.5, Y:23.9)
Alexander – The Breath of the CreatorCreator
Thus Spake QuickthinxBiggs
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:23.5, Y:23.9)
Alexander – The Heart of the CreatorCreator
Judgment DayBiggs
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:21.7, Y:18.8)
Alexander – The Soul of the CreatorCreator
Of Endings and BeginningsBiggs
Dravanian Hinterlands
(X:17.0, Y:22.0)
“Back in Time” achievement
“The Wings of Time” title
Alexander (New Game+)

How to unlock Alexander Savage in FFXIV

To unlock Alexander Savage, return to the Wandering Minstrel in Mor Dhona (X:21.0, Y:8.0) and pick up the following level 60 quests:

QuestUnlocksRequirements
A Song of Steam and SteelGordias SavageComplete all Normal Gordias Raids
A Refrain for the UndauntedMidas SavageComplete all Normal Midas Raids
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Retells Your StoryCreator SavageComplete “Of Endings and Beginnings” quest

Stormblood – Omega Deltascape, Sigmascape, Alphascape quests

Omega raids in Final Fantasy XIV
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To unlock all of the Normal Raids in Stormblood and complete the Omega storyline, you’ll need to complete the following level 70 quests:

QuestNPCUnlocks
The Hunt for OmegaWedge
Rhalgr’s Reach
(X:12.6, Y:12.4)
Into the DeltascapeCid
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:17.3, Y:18.9)
Deltascape V1.0
A Catastrophe WaitingCid
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:17.3, Y:18.9)
Deltascape V2.0
The Croak QueenCid
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:17.3, Y:18.9)
Deltascape V3.0
A Void at All CostsCid
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:17.3, Y:18.9)
Deltascape v4.0
The AnomalyCid
The Fringes
(X:30.7, Y:31.7)
“Delta Force” achievement
Return to the RiftJessie
Rhalgr’s Reach
(X:13.4, Y:12.4)
No Slowing DownCid
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:19.7, Y:25.1)
Sigmascape V1.0
An Unfinished MasterpieceCid
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:19.7, Y:25.1)
Sigmascape V2.0
Won’t Let You PassWedge
The Fringes(
X:30.7, Y:31.8)
Sigmascape V3.0
Test World of RuinNero tol Scaeva
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:19.7, Y:25.0)
Sigmascape V4.0
In the Beginning, There Was ChaosJessie
Rhalgr’s Reach
(X:13.4, Y:12.4)
Alphascape V1.0
And Like Fire Was His ManeCid
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:20.7, Y:24.6)
Alphascape V2.0
In the End, There Was OmegaCid
The Interdimensional Rift
(X:20.7, Y:24.6)
Alphascape V3.0
Alphascape V4.0
To Kweh Under Distant StarsBiggs
The Fringes
(X:30.7, Y:31.9)
Omega (New Game+)
Wind-up Alpha minion

How to unlock Omega Savage in FFXIV

To unlock the Omega Savage raid series in FFXIV, head to Rhalgr’s Reach and interact with the Magitek Terminal (X:13.5, Y:12.4) after completing the following quests from the questline:

QuestUnlocks
The AnomalyDeltascape (Savage)
Test World of RuinSigmascape (Savage)
To Kweh Under Distant StarsAlphascape (Savage)

How to unlock Stormblood Ultimate raids in FFXIV

The first-ever Ultimate Raids were added during Stormblood, as well. These can be unlocked by talking to the Wandering Minstrel in Kugane (X:11.6, Y:12.6), after meeting certain Savage requirements:

  • The Unending Coil of Bahamut (Ultimate)
    • Must have completed Deltascape V4.0 (Savage)
  • The Weapon’s Refrain (Ultimate)
    • Must have completed Sigmascape V4.0 (Savage)

Shadowbringers – Eden’s Gate, Verse, and Promise unlock quests

Ryne and Gaia as part of the Eden storyline in Final Fantasy XIV
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To unlock all FFXIV Eden raids, you’ll need to complete the following level 80 quests:

QuestNPCUnlocks
In the Middle of NowhereAnxious Crystarium Guard
Crystarium
(X:9.7, Y:12.3)
Deploy the CoreRyne
The Empty
(X:6.1, Y:5.7)
Eden’s Gate: Resurrection 
One Fell SwoopRyne
The Core
(X:23.4, Y:23.3)
Eden’s Gate: Descent
Nor Any Drop to DrinkRyne
The Core
(X:23.4, Y:23.3)
Eden’s Gate: Inundation
Super SeismicRyne
The Empty
(X:6.1, Y:6.4)
Eden’s Gate: Sepulture
The Next Piece of the PuzzleRyne
The Empty
(X:6.1, Y:6.4)
Away with the FaerieYalfort
Amh Araeng
(X:26.7, Y:16.7)
Blood and ThunderGaia
The Empty
(X:6.0, Y:6.5)
Eden’s Verse: Fulmination
Into the FirestormUrianger
The Empty
(X:5.9, Y:5.9)
Eden’s Verse: Furor
Heart of DarknessThancred
The Empty
(X:5.9, Y:5.8)
Eden’s Verse: Iconoclasm
On Thin IceGaia
The Core
(X:23.5, Y:23.3)
Eden’s Verse: Refulgence
Life Finds a WayRyne
The Empty
(X:5.9, Y5.9)
Worlds ApartYalfort
Amh Araeng
(X:26.7, Y:16.7)
Empty PromiseYalfort
Amh Araeng
(X:26.7, Y:16.7)
Shadows of the PastGaia
The Empty
(X:6.7, Y5.9)
Eden’s Promise: Umbra
Shadows of the PastGaia
The Empty
(X:5.9, Y6.4)
Eden’s Promise: Litany
Void of the SoulRyne
The Core
(X:23.5, Y:23.5)
Eden’s Promise: Anamorphosis
Eden’s Promise: Eternity
Where I belongRyne
The Empty
(X:5.9, Y6.5)
Eden (New Game+)

How to unlock Eden Savage

To unlock Eden Savage raids in FFXIV, head to Amh Araeng and talk to Lewrey (X:26.8, Y:16.4) after completing the following quests from the questline:

QuestUnlocks
The Next Piece of the PuzzleEden’s Gate (Savage)
Life Finds a WayEden’s Verse (Savage)
Where I BelongEden’s Promise (Savage)

How to unlock Shadowbringers Ultimates

A single Ultimate Raid was added during Shadowbringers, too. Unlock The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate) by talking to the Wandering Minstrel in Kugane (X:11.6, Y:12.6) after completing Eden’s Gate: Sepulture (Savage).

Endwalker – Pandæmonium Asphodelos, Abyssos, and Anabaseios

Pandaemonium raids in Final Fantasy XIV
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To unlock all of the Pandæmonium Normal Raids , you’ll need to complete the following level 90 quests:

QuestQuest giver & locationUnlocks
The Crystal from BeyondNemijiji
Old Sharlayan
(X:9.6, Y:11.9)
Where Familiars DareThemis
Elpis
(X:32.0, Y:23.0)
Asphodelos: The First Circle
Under the SurfaceErichthonios
Gates of Pandæmonium 
(X:21.4, Y:18.1)
Asphodelos: The Second Circle
The Fires of CreationThemis
Gates of Pandæmonium
(X:21.4, Y:18.8)
Asphodelos: The Third Circle
Who Wards the Warders?Themis
Gates of Pandæmonium
(X:21.4, Y:18.8)
Asphodelos: The Fourth Circle
An Unwelcome VisitorClaudien
Labyrinthos
(X:8.6, Y:27.5)
Masks of the FatherErichthonios
Gates of Pandæmonium
(X:21.5, Y:19.1)
Abyssos: The Fifth Circle
A Keyward’s GaolErichthonios
Gates of Pandæmonium
(X:21.5, Y:19.1)
Abyssos: The Sixth Circle
Servant of ViolenceErichthonios
Gates of Pandæmonium
(X:21.5, Y:19.1)
Abyssos: The Seventh Circle
One Final WishLahabrea
Gates of Pandæmonium
(X:21.5, Y:19.0)
Abyssos: The Eighth Circle
Truth ImperfectLahabrea
Stygian Insenescence Cells
(X:6.0, Y:6.0)
Eater of SoulsRuissenaud
Labyrinthos
(X:8.6, Y:27.5)
Anabaseios: The Ninth Circle
Pandæmonium AwakensLahabrea
The Aitiascope
(X:11.7, Y:11.3)
Anabaseios: The Tenth Circle
The Emissary’s JudgmentLahabrea
The Dæmons’ Nest
(X:6.0, Y:6.1)
Anabaseios: The Eleventh Circle
A Mother’s TouchLahabrea
The Dæmons’ Nest
(X:6.0, Y:6.1)
Anabeseios: The Twelfth Circle
Guided by the PastLahabrea
The Aitiascope
(X:11.9, Y:11.3)
“Awesome Gaol, Great Job” achievement
Pandæmonium (New Game+)

How to unlock Pandaemonium Savage in FFXIV

To unlock Pandæmonium Savage in FFXIV, head to Labyrinthos and speak to Nemijiji (X:8.4, Y:27.4) after completing the following quests:

QuestUnlocks
Who Wards the Warders?Asphodelos (Savage)
Truth ImperfectAbyssos (Savage)
Guided by the PastAnabaseios (Savage) 

How to unlock Endwalker Ultimate raids in FFXIV

Endwalker also brought two new Ultimate Raids. To unlock both, talk to the Wandering Minstrel in Old Sharlayan (X:12.7, Y:14.2) after meeting the following requirements:

  • Dragonsong’s Reprise (Ultimate)
    • Must have completed Asphodelos: The Fourth Circle (Savage)
  •  The Omega Protocol (Ultimate)
    • Must have completed Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage)
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