Optional Dungeons for Level 50 in “A Realm Reborn”
In the level 50 dungeons, you collect Allagan Stones of Poetry as a reward after each completion. This is a currency within FFXIV that you can exchange for powerful gear with the NPC Auriana in Mor Dhona (X: 22.7 / Y: 6.7) for level 50 and should. For each first completion of a dungeon, you receive bonus stones. Therefore, it is worthwhile to unlock as many optional dungeons as possible.
Palace of the Wanderer
- Unlocking Quest: The Deathbringer
- Quest Giver: Allene
- Location: Western Thanalan (X: 11.5 / Y: 13.9)
- Prerequisite Quest: None
- Item Level: 45
- In-Game Description: The Seventh Umbral Calamity and the appearance of the Earth Primeval Titan caused the earth plate containing the Bronze Lake to suddenly sink and the water level to drop rapidly. Once the water had drained away, a structure hidden at the bottom of the lake emerged: a palace dedicated to Oschon the Wanderer, the god of the flourishing civilization of Nym that existed 1500 years ago. It didn’t take long for the first adventurers to dare to delve into its secrets.
Ruins of Amdapor
- Unlock quest: The Ruins of Amdapor
- Quest giver: Nedrick Ironheart
- Location: Western Thanalan (X: 12.0 / Y: 14.3)
- Prerequisite quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item level 45
- In-game description: An ancient castle that was hidden from the eyes of wanderers by the hand of the masters in the Blackwood. It is a relic of the ancient culture of Amdapor, which brought magic to its peak. Today, the ruins echo with the voices of the “Disciples of Dalamud,” who worship the moon whose impact brought the Seventh Calamity to Eorzea. Time and again, they offer blood sacrifices to their lord. Someone must put an end to the cultists’ rituals.
Pharos Sirius
- Unlock quest: Enchanting Songs
- Quest giver: Diamanda
- Location: Western La Noscea (X: 26.5 / Y: 26.7)
- Prerequisite quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item level 48
- In-game description: Once, the impressive Pharos Sirius warned sailors approaching the nearby Beer Port of the treacherous phantom islands. Since the calamity, the lighthouse has been severely damaged and overgrown with energy-rich crystals. The Siren, the legendary creature of the phantom islands, has since made any attempts to restore the lighthouse impossible. Once, the Siren was driven away, but she has returned and has taken up residence in Pharos Sirius. The fishermen of Beer Port say they hear the cries of long-lost sailors echoing from the tower at night. What terrible game is the abominable siren playing? She and her monstrous brood must be driven out of Pharos Sirius!
Kupferglocken-Mine (schwer)
- Freischaltquest: Tod und Chaos in der Kupferglocken-Mine
- Questgeber: Hugubert
- Ort: Mor Dhona (X: 22.0 / Y: 8.7)
- Vorausgesetzter Auftrag: Die ultimative Waffe
- Gegenstandsstufe 48
- Beschreibung im Spiel: Nachdem du die Hekatoncheiren besiegt und aus der Kupferglocken-Mine vertrieben hattest, wurde diese wieder für den Bergbaubetrieb geöffnet. Doch es dauerte nicht lange, bis erneut Probleme auftraten: Minenarbeiter der Amajina Bergbau AG, die Messungen in den unteren Stollen vornahmen, sind von tief in den Schächten hausenden Hekatoncheiren überfallen worden. Jetzt sind dringend fähige Abenteurer gefragt, die der Gefahr durch die hartnäckigen Riesen ein für alle Mal ein Ende setzen.
Haukke-Herrenhaus (schwer)
- Freischaltquest: Verschollen im Haukke-Herrenhaus
- Questgeber: Lauriane
- Ort: Mor Dhona (X: 22.1 / Y: 8.6)
- Vorausgesetzter Auftrag: Die ultimative Waffe
- Gegenstandsstufe 48
- Beschreibung im Spiel: Lady Amandine, Oberhaupt der gridanischen Adelsfamilie der Dartancours, verlor ihre legendäre Schönheit an die Siebte Katastrophe. So sehr litt sie unter ihren entstellenden Verletzungen, dass sie einen Pakt mit dem Nichts einging, um ihre einstige Schönheit wiederzuerlangen. Doch sie wurde von Nichtsgesandten heimgesucht und selbst in eine Kreatur des Nichts verwandelt. Das Klageregiment schickte sich an, der Bedrohung ein Ende zu bereiten, doch das Herrenhaus hat sich auf bizarre Art verwandelt und der entsandte Trupp kehrte nie zurück. Nun soll ein zweiter Trupp die Vermissten suchen – wird ihn das gleiche Schicksal ereilen?
Historical Amdapor
- Unlock Quest: A Night in Amdapor
- Quest Giver: E-Sumi-Yan
- Location: Old Gridania (X: 6.0 / Y: 10.6)
- Prerequisite Quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item Level 55
- In-Game Description: Amdapor flourished at the end of the Fifth Astral Era thanks to the outstanding abilities of its White Mages – until a hostile force summoned beings from the dark, which could only be banished after fierce battles. However, the city’s forces were so weakened that they could not rise from the ruins after the Sixth Calamity. The Masters concealed their ruins of historical Amdapor and the sealed powers of darkness within the depths of the Black Shroud; it was only the recent Seventh Calamity that freed them once more.
Halatali (Hard)
- Unlock Quest: Morituri te salutant
- Quest Giver: Hugubert
- Location: Mor Dhona (X: 22.0 / Y: 8.7)
- Prerequisite Quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item Level 55
- In-Game Description: Halatali, the merciless training ground for gladiators and Gil Knights who will fight for glory and honor in the Coliseum. Following the recent restoration of order in the blood-soaked halls, training operations have resumed, and now adventurers are also allowed to measure themselves against the experienced fighters and bloodthirsty beasts bred and trained for gladiatorial combat: fresh blood for the freshly scrubbed arenas.
Bruulvolx’ Long Rest (Hard)
- Unlock Quest: Set the Cheese Free
- Quest Giver: Bloezoeng
- Location: Mor Dhona (X: 22.1 / Y: 8.7)
- Prerequisite Quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item Level 55
- In-Game Description: Bruulvolx’ Long Rest has been overrun by the Indigo Hand. The secretive organization of scholars is after a painstakingly devised recipe that Bruulvolx once disrespectfully stole from the Indigo Hand. Since you are now Bruulvolx’ ally, you must help them reclaim at least their home. The rest should be settled among the goblins.
Shipbreaker Island
- Unlock quest: Rauschebart’s Secret
- Quest giver: Bloezoeng
- Location: Mor Dhona (X: 22.1 / Y: 8.7)
- Prerequisite quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item level 70
- In-game description: In the Gulf of Rhotano, in the archipelago known as the Cieldaläen, lies the treacherous Devil’s Sea, shrouded in dense fog. Sailors of sound mind avoid these dangerous waters, but after a trading ship strayed here, a legendary rumor began to spread: The fog had lifted around the small Shipbreaker Island, revealing the ship of the legendary pirate king Rauschebart. And where the ship is, treasure cannot be far behind…
Tomb of Tam-Tara (Hard)
- Unlock quest: Wedding with Obstacles
- Quest giver: Paiyo Reiyo
- Location: Nald’s Catholic (X: 12.2 / Y: 8.1)
- Prerequisite quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item level 70
- In-game description: A painful loss hits harder when one sees the happiness they held slip through their fingers. Only those of strong will or with an understanding friend by their side may muster the courage to look to the future with hope. However, the fate of the cowardly or lonely is revealed in the tragic story presented here, beginning with a simple letter…
Stone Vigil (Hard)
- Unlock quest: Stone Vigil is Ours
- Quest giver: Faillicie
- Location: Mor Dhona (X: 21.9 / Y: 8.4)
- Prerequisite quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item level 70
- In-game description: The knights of House Durendaire have set out to rescue the Stone Vigil, once a reliable bastion against the deadly aerial assaults of dragons, from the claws of the dragon brood. With sharpened swords and polished armor, a unit of proud warriors has plunged into battle and reclaimed part of the fortress. But now they are trapped inside the Vigil, unable to launch a decisive strike against the dragons or fight their way out. Can the band of adventurers that has carved a path into the fortress aid them?
Sastasha (hard)
- Unlock Quest: Sludgy Abomination
- Quest Giver: Bloezoeng
- Location: Mor Dhona (X: 22.1 / Y: 8.7)
- Prerequisite Quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item Level 80
- In-Game Description: Sastasha, the hideout of the legendary pirate Scurvybeard, which had temporarily served as a refuge for the Sahagin and their allied Scavenging Serpents. It finally seemed that Limsa Lominsa could bring the cave under control thanks to some brave adventurers. But unexpectedly, a new, unknown enemy emerged and shattered the forces of the Yellowjackets. Now Sastasha must once again be torn from the hands of someone – or something – …
Sunken Temple of Qarn (hard)
- Unlock Quest: Concerned Brothers
- Quest Giver: Hugubert
- Location: Mor Dhona (X: 22.0 / Y: 8.7)
- Prerequisite Quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item Level 80
- In-Game Description: After your brave intervention, the cleanup efforts in the half-sunken temple ruins of Qarn have now been seriously undertaken. However, as rumors spread that there are immeasurable treasures to be had, difficulties arise. Reckless looters activate new traps, and Nenekko’s research team is in grave danger …
Palace of the Wanderer (hard)
- Unlock Quest: It’s not easy being green
- Quest Giver: Bloezoeng
- Location: Mor Dhona (X: 22.1 / Y: 8.7)
- Prerequisite Quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item Level 90
- In-Game Description: After the Tomberry King, an abomination of wrath, and his loyal minions have been defeated, the remaining Tomberries came to their senses, but their honest dream of a peaceful life was abruptly shattered when brutal Mamool Ja forcibly gained access to the Palace of the Wanderer. They call themselves the “Silver Scales” and use the holy palace as a base for their nefarious raids. Let them pay for their heinous acts against Oschon and rescue the innocent Tomberries!
The Ruins of Amdapor
- Unlock Quest: Uninvited from the Void?
- Quest Giver: Lauriane
- Location: Mor Dhona (X: 22.1 / Y: 8.6)
- Prerequisite Quest: The Ultimate Weapon
- Item Level 90
- In-Game Description: After brave adventurers drove the “Disciples of Dalamud” out of the ancient ruins, a deceptive calm returned, but it was not to last, as the cultists lured Uninvited with their unholy rituals, who now haunt not only the interiors of the ruins in their malice but also the animals and plants in the area. To achieve true peace, the ruins must be cleansed of the vile remnants of the cultists.
On the next page, we continue with the optional dungeons in the first expansion Heavensward.
