How to unlock every Alliance Raid in Final Fantasy XIV

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The ending of Dun Scaith, the last raid in the Shadow of Mhach story in Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV is known for its raiding community, who take part in Normal, Savage and Ultimate raids for intense challenges and endgame rewards. However, there is another type of Raid, more suited to players who prefer a lower-pressure environment but with all of the flashy fights — Alliance Raids.

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Alliance Raids are heavily story-based duties designed for 24 players in three, full parties of eight. Not only do Alliance Raids often have sought-after rewards, like gear perfect for late-game or glamour, but they have arguably the most epic narrative outside of the MSQ in any expansion. 

With that in mind, it makes sense that you’d want access to all of them, so let’s review how to unlock every FFXIV Alliance Raid series.

A Realm Reborn – The Crystal Tower quests

Inside the Crystal Tower in the Final Fantasy XIV
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This storyline is our first introduction to the Crystal Tower which plays a pivotal role later on in Shadowbringers, as well as fan favorite Miqote, G’raha Tia. This is the only Alliance Raid series which is a requirement for progressing the MSQ. 

In order to complete the Crystal Tower story arc, unlock all three Alliance Raids, and progress with the MSQ, you’ll need to complete the following level 50 quests:

QuestNPCUnlocks
Legacy of AllagOutlandish Man
Mor Dhona
(X:21.8, Y:8.1)
Sanding it DownRammbroes
Mor Dhona
(X:30.4, Y:12.1)
A Performance for the AgesRammbroes
Mor Dhona
(X:30.4, Y:12.1)
Labyrinth of the AncientsRammbroes
Mor Dhona
(X:30.4, Y:12.1)
Labyrinth of the Ancients
For ProsperityG’raha Tia
Mor Dhona
(X:30.4, Y:12.1)
Syrcus TowerRammbroes
Mor Dhona
(X:30.4, Y:12.1)
Syrcus Tower
The World of DarknessRammbroes
Mor Dhona
(X:30.4, Y:12.1)
The World of Darkness
The Light of HopeRammbroes
Mor Dhona
(X:30.4, Y:12.1)
“Out of the Dark” achievement
“Of the Silver Lining” title
The Crystal Tower (New Game+)

Heavensward – The Shadow of Mhach quests

Cait Sith during the Shadow of Mhach Alliance Raid story in Final Fantasy XIV
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During the Shadow of Mhach storyline, you’ll work alongside the Sky Pirates and Cait Sith to save an ancient civilization from a pact they made with a mysterious evil power. These raids are particularly daunting, even today, but also really satisfying to complete.

In order to complete the Shadow of Mhach story and unlock all of the associated Alliance Raids, you’ll need to complete the following level 60 quests:

QuestNPCUnlocks
Sky PiratesUnquiet Trader
The Pillars (Foundation)
(X:14.1, Y:10.7)
To Rule the SkiesUtata
The Sea of Clouds
(X:25.0, Y:5.0)
The Void Ark
“Paying the Bills” achievement
“Sky Pirate” title
The Weeping CityStacia
The Sea of Clouds
(X:6.2, Y:5.8)
The Weeping City of Mhach
Freedom for Our SkiesLeofard
The Parrock
(X:7.0, Y:6.9)
Where Shadows ReignStacia
The Sea of Clouds
(X:6.2, Y:5.8)
Dun Scaith
A Redbill FarewellLeofard
The Parrock
(X:7.0, Y:6.9)
The Shadow of Mhach (New Game+)

Stormblood – Return to Ivalice quests

The Prima Vista during the Return to Ivalice Alliance Raid story in Final Fantasy XIV
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The Return to Ivalice storyline takes its name from the Ivalice in Final Fantasy VII, though the themes and characters are unrelated. This story does, however, see the return of something iconic from Final Fantasy IX — The Prima Vista airship.

QuestNPCUnlocks
Dramatis PersonaeKeiten 
Kugane
(X:12.2, Y:12.3)
A City FallenRamza bas Lexentale
The Prima Vista Bridge
(X:5.8, Y:6.0)
The Royal City of Rabanastre
UninvitedLina Mewrilah
Kugane
(X:10.4, Y:12.1)
DesireJenomis cen Lexentale
The Prima Vista Tiring Room
(X:5.8, Y:6.0)
AnnihilationJenomis cen Lexentale
The Prima Vista Bridge
(X:6.1, Y:5.9)
The Ridorana Lighthouse
The Path of Most ResistanceLina Mewrilah
Kugane
(X:10.3, Y:12.0)
Welcome to Their JungleMontblanc
Kugane
(X:10.0, Y:12.1)
The City of Lost AngelsJenomis cen Lexentale
The Prima Vista Tiring Room
(X:5.8, Y:6.0)
The Orbonne Monastery
Return to Ivalice (New Game+)

Shadowbringers – YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse quests

2B during the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse Alliance Raid story in Final Fantasy XIV
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The YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse series of Alliance Raids not only carries a distinctly NieR aesthetic, but it was also designed by the creators of NieR: Automata themselves, Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito. Despite this, there’s a distinctly FFXIV feel to the Raids, and they’re incredibly fun to take part in while still being challenging. 

This is the longest questline of all the Alliance Raids, so buckle in. To complete the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse storyline and unlock all of the Alliance Raids, you’ll need to complete the following level 80 quests:

QuestNPCUnlocks
Word about KomraGossipy Dwarf
Kholusia
(X:12.9, Y:8.7)
A Scandal in KomraGossipy Dwarf
Kholusia
(X:12.9, Y:8.7)
On the ThresholdDig Site Chief
Kholusia
(X:34.7, Y:18.2)
The Copied Factory
An Academic DisputeAnogg
Excavation Tunnels
(X:5.9, Y:4.7)
Tails, You LoseAnogg
The Copied Factory
(X:13.4, Y:17.5)
Heads, I WinKonogg
The Copied Factory
(X:13.4, Y:17.5)
Carnivals and ConfrontationsDig Site Chief
Kholusia
(X:34.7, Y:18.2)
One Way to Do ItAnogg
Excavation Tunnels
(X:5.9, Y:4.7)
We Can Rebuild HerDig Site Chief
Kholusia
(X:34.7, Y:18.2)
Everything You Know Is WrongAnogg
Excavation Tunnels
(X:5.9, Y:4.7)
The Puppets’ Bunker
Crime and PunishmentKonogg
Excavation Tunnels
(X:6.1, Y:6.0)
To Make AmendsKonogg
Kholusia 
(X:33.8, Y:18.0)
Konogg, AloneDig Site Chief
Kholusia
(X:34.7, Y:18.2)
Brave New WorldDig Site Chief
The Puppet’s Bunker
(X:9.8, Y:14.3)
The Tower at Paradigm’s Breach
It Takes a VillageDig Site Chief
Kholusia
(X:35.5, Y:18.6)
Komra Wasn’t Built in a DayDig Site Chief
Kholusia
(X:34.7, Y:18.2)
All That Grinds Is Not GloomDoomsaying Dwarf
Kholusia
(X:34.5, Y:18.0)
The Merchant of KomraDour Dwarf
Kholusia
(X:34.5, Y:18.0)
How to Catch an AutomatonDecisive Dwarf
Kholusia
(X:34.5, Y:18.0)
Whence the Heart LeadsDecisive Dwarf
Kholusia
(X:34.5, Y:18.0)
“Inner Truth” achievement
“Witness to the Dark Apocalypse” title
YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse (New Game+)

Endwalker – Myths of the Realm quests

Thaleia, the last in the Myths of the Realm Alliance Raids in Final Fantasy XIV
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Myths of the Realm sees you fighting The Twelve, a collection of Eorzean Gods, who have been referenced since even before A Realm Reborn. Now, finally, we get to see them in their full glory and battle them, alongside Deryk and his Opo-opo buddy. 

Here’s all of the level 90 quests you’ll need to complete to finish this storyline and unlock all of the Myths of the Realm Alliance Raids:

QuestNPCUnlocks
A Mission in Mor DhonaFresh-faced Student
Old Sharlayan
(X:9.1, Y:11.5)
The Realm of the GodsG’raha Tia
The Omphalos
(X:6.2, Y:6.3)
Aglaia
A Divine DilemmaKrile
The Omphalos
(X:6.3, Y:6.1)
The Face of an ExplorerDeryk
Rhalgr’s Reac
h(X:11.1, Y:10.4)
Return to the Phantom RealmDeryk
Mor Dhona
(X:23.9, Y:9.1)
Euphrosyne
In Heavenly CompanyMenphina
The Omphalos
(X:5.9, Y:6.2)
Divine NoninterventionDeryk
Coertha Central Highlands
(X:23.0, Y:7.9)
The Secret of the TwelveDeryk
South Shroud
(X:25.5, Y:20.8)
The Heart of the MythDeryk
Mor Dhona
(X:23.9, Y:9.1)
Thaleia
Embraced by GodsDeryk
Thaleia
(X:11.2, Y:11.3)
“For Eorzea, For Etheirys” achievement
“Embraced by Gods” title
Myths of the Realm (New Game+)
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