The Final Fantasy XIV x Yo-kai Watch collaboration event has returned for the first time since 2020, bringing dozens of minions, weapons, mounts, and a new Framer's kit for Adventurer Portraits. This crossover event doesn't occur regularly, so you'll need to act while it's live to grab the event's limited-time items before the event's end.
The event can be confusing for those unfamiliar with how to obtain these items and need to know what's involved. Many players have missed the past iterations of the Yo-Kai Watch collaboration, and others have only partially completed the event, so plenty Warriors of Light want to collect Jibanyan and friends for the first time. This guide entails how to participate and what to expect in the Yo-kai Watch event for FFXIV.
What is the Yo-kai Watch Collaboration Event in FFXIV?
The Yo-kai Watch collaboration is a crossover between FFXIV and the Yo-kai Watch franchise, which allows you to unlock minions, weapons, and mounts by completing FATEs. You can unlock 17 minions, 17 weapons, three mounts, and a framing kit during the event. 2024's iteration of the event will run from April 24 until the release of Patch 7.0, giving you plenty of time to farm up those minions and weapons.
How to Start the Yo-kai Watch Event
Your character must be at least level 15 and have completed one of the three Grand Company Main Scenario Quests, The Gridanian Envoy, The Lominsan Envoy, or The Ul’dahn Envoy, to part the Yo-Kai Watch collaboration.
With the prerequisites met, head to Ul’dah – the Steps of Nald and speak to the Poor-heeled Youth (X: 9.2, Y: 9.1) to take the opening quest for the event. Completing the quest will unlock the Yo-kai Watch and Yo-kai Medallium compendium, which allows you to gather Yo-kai medals.
How to Unlock Yo-kai Minions
To obtain Yo-kai minions, you need to obtain Yo-kai Medals. You'll have to participate in FATEs located in the Black Shroud, La Noscea, Thanalan or any Heavensward or Stormblood zones with your new Yo-Kai Watch equipped and earn a Gold or Silver completion rating to get these medals. Once you complete one of these FATEs, you'll receive some Yo-kai Medals depending on your performance.
With your newly-earned Yo-Kai Medals in hand, head to The Gold Saucer and trade the medals to the Wandering Executive (X: 5.2, Y: 6.9), who will trade the first minion to you for just a single Yo-kai Medal and subsequent minions for three Yo-kai Medals. You'll need 49 medals in total for all 17 Yo-kai Minions.
The minions you can obtain are listed below:
- Jibanyan
- Komasan
- USApyonii
- Whisper
- Shogunyan
- Hovernyan
- Komajiro
- Noko
- Venoct
- Kyubi
- Robonyan F-type
- Blizzaria
- Manjimutt
- Lord Enma
- Lord Ananta
- Zazel
- Damona
How to Obtain Yo-kai Weapons
Once you’ve unlocked at least 13 Yo-kai minions, you can acquire weapons themed after each minion for 17 jobs, though there are currently no weapons for Sage or Reaper. To get these weapons, you’ll need to obtain Legendary Yo-kai Medals. Completing FATEs in specific locations with a specific Yo-kai minion summoned unlocks a particular weapon.
Below is a table that details the weapons, the minion associated with it, and the locations where Legendary Yo-kai Medals can be earned.
| Weapon | Job | Minion | FATE Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paw of the Crimson Cat | Warrior | Jibanyan | Central Shroud, Lower La Noscea, Central Thanalan |
| Cane of the Shrine Guardian | White Mage | Komasan | East Shroud, Western La Noscea, Eastern Thanalan |
| Ears of the Moon Rabbit | Monk | USApyon | Outer La Noscea, Middle La Noscea, Western Thanalan |
| Bow of the White Wisp | Bard | Whisper | South Shroud, Upper La Noscea, North Shroud |
| Whisker of the Brave Cat + Buckler of the Legendary Cat | Paladin | Shogunyan | East Shroud, Lower La Noscea, Central Thanalan |
| Fang of the Fearless Cat | Dark Knight | Hovernyan | South Shroud, Western La Noscea, Eastern Thanalan |
| Codex of the Shrine Guardian | Scholar | Komajiro | Central Thanalan, East Shroud, Western La Noscea |
| Globe of the Lucky Snake | Astrologian | Noko | Southern Thanalan, North Shroud, Outer La Noscea |
| Spear of the Spark Serpent | Dragoon | Venoct | Western Thanalan, Middle La Noscea, Central Shroud |
| Twintails of the Flame Fox | Ninja | Kyubi | Western Thanalan, Central Shroud, Lower La Noscea |
| Musket of the Metal Cat | Machinist | Robonyan F-type | Southern Thanalan, Upper La Noscea, North Shroud |
| Staff of the Snow Maiden | Black Mage | Blizzaria | North Shroud, Outer La Noscea, Middle La Noscea |
| Book of the Eerie Mutt | Summoner | Manjimutt | Eastern Thanalan, South Shroud, Upper La Noscea |
| Gunblade of the Yo-kai King | Gunbreaker | Lord Enma | The Fringes, The Ruby Sea, Yanxia, The Peaks, The Lochs, The Azim Steppe |
| Rapier of the Serpent Lord | Red Mage | Lord Ananta | Coerthas Western Highlands, The Dravanian Forelands, The Dravanian Hinterlands, The Churning Mists, The Sea of Clouds, Azys Lla |
| Katana of the King's Counsel | Samurai | Zazel | Coerthas Western Highlands, The Dravanian Forelands, The Dravanian Hinterlands, The Churning Mists, The Sea of Clouds, Azys Lla |
| Glaives of the Dark Princess | Dancer | Damona | The Fringes, The Ruby Sea, Yanxia, The Peaks, The Lochs, The Azim Steppe |
How to Unlock the Yo-kai Mounts
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There are three Yo-kai mounts to collect as rewards for players who achieve milestones during the Yo-kai Watch collaboration event, and each has a similar prerequisite to meet before unlocking them.
Mount | Requirement to Unlock |
|---|---|
Whisper-go | Unlock 13 Yo-kai Minions |
Whisper-A-go-go | Unlock 13 Yo-kai Weapons |
Jibanyan Couch | Unlock all 17 Yo-kai Weapons |
How to Unlock The Yo-kai Watch Framing Kit
Players can purchase the Yo-kai Watch Framer's Kit, the only new addition to the 2024 iteration of the FFXIV x Yo-kai Watch Collaboration, from the Golden Saucer for MGP. The new Framer's Kit includes a background, frame, and accent for Adventurer Portraits, while Adventurer Plates receive a new base plate, plate frame, backing, top border, and accent.
