FF14: How To Complete Dawntrail Melee DPS Role Quests (2024)

Final Fantasy 14 explores the different themes and strengths of its jobs through the role quests added to the game with each new expansion since Shadowbringers. Physical and Magical Ranged DPS, Melee DPS, as well as Tanks and Healers, have questlines specific to each role, and in Dawntrail the Warrior of Light has to aid representatives of different turali peoples to recover relics stolen by a new group of villains.

These quests often take you to different parts of Etheirys. In the Melee DPS quest chain, players are taken to Kugane, and revisit some of Doma's iconic locations while dealing with a dangerous criminal that can transform into other people. Here, we will explain where to start the Melee DPS role quests in Dawntrail, as well as how to complete each step of the questline in Final Fantasy 14.

Where To Unlock Melee DPS Role Quests in FF14 Dawntrail

Before the Melee DPS Role Quest is available, players must complete the level 92 Main Scenario Quest "The Feat of Pots". Br'uk Evu, one of the new characters introduced in Dawntrail, will approach the Warrior of Light during the quest to ask for their aid, and the game will clarify that you must speak with him afterward to unlock the role quests.

He (X: 12.4, Y: 14.6) will be at the bar in Xbalyav Ty'e in Tuliyollal, and interacting with him will initiate the level 90 quest "Uncouth Customers", marked with the blue content unlock symbol. Br'uk Evu will explain that a mysterious new group of villains appeared in the bar and that they have been causing trouble in Tural by stealing powerful artifacts from several villages.

After that, speak to Rral Majun near the bar to get a little more context. Another character, Raholl Ja, will appear during the conversation and introduce several new characters, who seek aid to recover their village's relics. This will lead you to the specific NPC responsible for the Melee DPS role quests.

How To Complete The Quest 'The Hunter And The Hunted'

The first quest for the Melee DPS role is called "The Hunter and the Hunted". This level 90 quest will be available with Shashepya (X: 11.8, Y: 14.9), a Viera NPC found outside Xbalyav Ty'e, the tavern in Tuliyollal. She will tell you about the artifact stolen from her people, a treasure called the Dreamweave Cocoon. Those who use its power can transform themselves into other people or creatures, copying not only the target's appearance but also their power and skills.

The leads pointed to the thief running to Kugane, and the best hunter of the tribe was sent after him. The problem is that this hunter, a Viera called I'toca, has gone silent, which made Shashepya worry about her in this foreign land. Your first task is to try to find her in Kugane, and potentially lend your aid as someone who knows Doma better.

To find I'toca, head to the Shiokaze Hostelry in Kugane. Speak to sh*tan (X: 10.4, Y: 9.9), Haboku (X: 10.1, Y: 9.9), and Hayataka (X: 10.0, Y: 10.1) - this last one is on the upper floor. By interacting with them, they will direct you to the Sekiseigumi Barracks, where a woman similar to I'toca was seen.

The I'toca-esque woman (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) can be found a little to the northeast of the main aetheryte. Interact with her, and she will confirm she is I'toca, proceeding to explain what the situation is so far. You will learn the thief is a middle-aged Hyuran man, but there is no clue about where he went, because of the Dreamweave Cocoon's power.

Speak to I'toca again for her to accompany you as you look for information throughout the city. There will be an optional conversation point at (X: 12.2, Y: 10.0), and the first Point of Interest (X: 11.8, Y: 8.6) will be in the Rakuza District. Another optional conversation point will be found at (X: 11.4, Y: 11.1), with the next Point of Interest (X: 11.5, Y: 12.1) being found in Kogane Dori. You will find out more about the thief, and after that, you must return to where the quest started and speak with I'toca (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) again to conclude the quest.

How To Complete The Quest 'A Sea Of Blood'

The second quest will be available at level 92 with I'toca (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) in Kugane. Called "A Sea of Blood", this quest will take you to the Ruby Sea. The first objective will be in the Ruby Price, so instead of teleporting to the area, it's easier to reach it through Kugane's Pier #2. Once there, talk to Ikaruga (X: 38.0, Y: 38.6) and he will direct you to Sakazuki. Interact with Shihoji (X: 31.0, Y: 36.7) and Hiun (X: 30.4, Y: 36.1), then interact with I'toca (X: 30.7, Y: 36.2) to continue.

Travel to Rasen Kaikyo and speak with I'toca (X: 30.0, Y: 25.3) again and there will be a cutscene where the mysterious thief will eventually appear again. He will reveal his involvement with the Passage of the Unbound, but criticize the group and say his objectives are his own. Go back to Kugane and talk to I'toca (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) to complete the quest.

How To Complete The Quest 'Who's Who'

The level 94 quest "Who's Who" starts in the same place where you found I'toca before: in Kugane (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1). This time the thief was spotted impersonating Lord Hien, which takes your investigation to Namai. Talk to Shinden (X: 29.8, Y: 19.2), Miyake (X: 30.8, Y: 19.6), and Ochimi (X: 30.3, Y: 18.3), then go to I'toca (X: 29.4, Y: 19.1).

The next step is to meet her at the entrance to the House of the Fierce (X: 29.9, Y: 15.9). You will learn the thief has assumed your identity to try to incite war between Doma and the Azim Steppe. This time, however, it will be revealed he is not the only impersonator around: the "I'toca" with you isn't the real I'toca, as the antagonist admits to having killed her. One of the Domans also reveals more about your adversary, including that his name is Samidare, and he was conscripted to become a Garlean spy after Doma was occupied by Garlemald.

Return to Kugane and meet "I'toca" where the quest started (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1). She will reveal the truth, confessing her name is Kuiyki and saying it's her fault the Dreamweave Cocoon was stolen. To right her wrong, she went to Kugane to recover the relic alongside the real I'toca, who had been sent by their people to hunt down the thief, but he killed her. After you agree to continue helping her, the quest will be concluded.

How To Complete The Quest 'Cornered Prey'

The next quest will be available at level 96. Called "Cornered Prey", it can be picked up with Kuiyki (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) in the same place as before in Kugane. While you talk to her about her past, Samidare's friend appears, claiming he has a lead. The villain is supposedly hiding in Hell's Lid, so you depart to investigate.

Go to the Ruby Sea, then head for Hell's Lid specifically. As shown in the image above, the first Point of Interest will be at (X: 25.5, Y: 36.9), but you'll find nothing there. Continue on the path ahead until you reach the second Point of Interest (X: 24.2, Y: 35.0). This time, you'll be attacked by a group of Red Kojin. After defeating them, continue ahead until you reach the third Point of Interest (X: 24.8, Y: 32.7). Kuiyki will appear and distract you before trying to kill you - only for it to be revealed that wasn't the real Kuiyki. As your true companion arrives, she realizes this is likely how Samidare killed I'toca. Unfortunately, the thief escapes again, and you must return to Kugane and speak with Kuiyki (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) to finish the quest.

How To Complete The Quest 'Impostor Syndrome'

At level 98, the quest "Impostor Syndrome" will be available to continue the Melee DPS role quests. Talk to Kuiyki (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) in Kugane, in the same place as always. After making sure you're really you, the Viera will explain she lost her antidotes to the Dreamweaver Cocoon's transformations and needs ingredients to make more.

Use the aethernet to Kogane Dori Markets and go to the shop at (X: 12.0, Y: 12.6), where the NPC Shirakashi (the material supplier) is. You won't find what you need, but Kuiyki will overhear a conversation and learn that spectacles might improve her sight, and her skill with the bow as a result. Talk to Yamabuki (X: 12.8, Y: 12.3) to learn what will be necessary to craft Kuiyki's spectacles, as he is currently lacking some materials.

You will be tasked with getting a cluster of aurulent quartz. Teleport to Onokoro in the Ruby Sea, then go to Shoal Rock. The entrance to the cave will be at (X: 32.8, Y: 7.0), and the first Destination (X: 31.8, Y: 7.6) to interact with can be found inside. After you use the Glittering Gravel there, the next Destination will appear just a little ahead. Interact with it and a Shoal Iwamushi will appear. Fight the monster to acquire the cluster of aurulent quartz, then return to the Kogane Dori Markets (X: 12.8, Y: 12.3) and talk to Yamabuki. Kuiyki will arrive late, but after that, she will finally get her spectacles and, with her eyesight problem resolved, she proves to be an incredible archer. Interact with her again where you started the quest in Kugane (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) to finish it.

How To Complete The Quest 'A Hunter True'

The final Melee DPS role quest, "A Hunter True", will be available at level 100. It starts with Kuiyki (X: 13.4, Y: 10.1) in Kugane, who reveals you have a visitor: Cirina, from the Mol tribe. After you test her with a question to ensure she isn't an impostor, she will reveal Samidare appeared in the Azim Steppe, once again using your appearance to incite war. His plan didn't work, but suspecting he might still be in the area, you and Kuiyki depart to investigate.

Travel to Reunion and speak to Botokhui (X: 32.7, Y: 27.8), Suvd (X: 32.4, Y: 27.3), and Yesui (X: 32.3, Y: 29.3). You'll learn that Magnai is acting strange, and must speak to Kuiyki (X: 33.3, Y: 27.4) to let her know. After you tell her what you learned, you need to speak to her again to begin a solo duty called "A Hunter True", in which you'll finally face the Unbound called Silvertongue Samidare.

There's nothing really complicated about this fight: avoid his AoE attacks and keep hitting Samidare. Make sure to complete the quick time event, and when Kuiyki is imprisoned, break her chains before he uses Sadu's attack. When he's in the Tamamo Gozen form (which looks just like the Kamuy of the Nine Tails mount), destroy the Balls of Naught that will eventually be summoned before the Nine Tails' Yoki meter is full.

After beating him, a cutscene will show Kuiyki recovering the Dreamweaver Cocoon. Speak to her (X: 11.5, Y: 11.1) near the entrance to the Bardam's Mettle dungeon, and she'll talk about your journey together coming to an end, asking you to meet her back in Tuliyollal. You'll need to return to Xbalyav Ty'e, where you'll interact with Shashepya (X: 11.8, Y: 14.9) right where the Melee DPS role quests started. Kuiyki will join you and the two will talk about everything that happened before Kuiyki agrees to return to her village. This will bring the questline to an end, rewarding you with a small amount of gil, some materia, and the Dreams Woven Anew achievement.

Final Fantasy 14

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