Final Fantasy 14 Ultimate Raid Guide

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12 hours ago

If you thought you’d seen all there is to raiding in Final Fantasy XIV, think again. In our FF XIV Raids Guide, we’re diving into the four main types of raids that throw everything at you — from puzzles and dance-like boss fights to heart-pounding timers and enough fiery explosions to keep you on your toes for days. But don’t worry; it’s all in good fun (and, hey, the rewards are worth it).

Today on the Epiccarry menu:

The 24-player Alliance Raids — big groups, big chaos, and plenty of loot.
Normal Raids — think of these as your starter pack for FF XIV raid culture.
Savage Raids — for when you’re ready to dial up the difficulty.
And finally, Ultimate Raids — the highest difficulty where even blinking at the wrong time could mean game over.

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What are ultimate raids in FF XIV

Ultimate Raids in Final Fantasy XIV are the hardest group content in the game, designed to push even the most skilled players to their limits. In these encounters, players must have strong coordination, excellent timing, and deep knowledge of their roles. Ultimate Raids feature complex mechanics and lengthy battles against powerful bosses, each fight meticulously crafted to test precision, patience, and skill. These raids are only accessible at the max level, and because of their extreme difficulty, they offer some of the most prestigious rewards in the game, including unique titles and weapon cosmetics.

Feature	Description
Difficulty	Extremely challenging, highest difficulty in FF XIV
Team Size	Requires a group of 8 players
Raid Mechanics	Complex mechanics, requiring high coordination and role knowledge
Time Investment	Long battles; often requires multiple attempts over hours or even days
Enrage Timer	Strict enrage timer — team must defeat the boss within a set time to avoid instant wipe
Rewards	Exclusive weapons, titles, and cosmetic items unique to each Ultimate Raid
Completion Rate	Attempted by only a small percentage of the player base due to high difficulty
Practice Requirement	Typically requires substantial time practicing mechanics and team coordination

FF XIV ultimate raids requirements

To enter an Ultimate Raid in Final Fantasy XIV, players must meet specific requirements that show their readiness for this very challenging content. Each player must have reached the maximum level and wear high-level gear suitable for the content, which is usually a set minimum item level (iLevel) specific to the Ultimate Raid. Knowledge of the game’s basic and advanced mechanics is important, as well as good communication skills to coordinate with teammates effectively. Having a stable internet connection with low ping helps avoid delays in dodging and reaction time, both of which are critical to Ultimate Raids’ high-level precision.

Requirement	Description
Level Requirement	Maximum level for the current expansion
Item Level (iLevel)	Minimum item level set by the raid to ensure adequate defense and damage
Party Size	8 players required

Types of Raids in Final Fantasy XIV

There are different types of raids with different levels of difficulty — Alliance Raids for large groups, Normal Raids for standard challenges, Savage Raids for harder fights, and Ultimate Raids for the toughest players looking for the biggest challenge and best rewards.

Raid Type	Party Size	Key Features
Alliance Raids	24 players	Large-scale raids with multiple bosses — no enrage timer, moderate difficulty, lower rewards
Normal Raids	8 players	Standard difficulty, typically single-boss fights — no enrage timer, accessible for all players
Savage Raids	8 players	Increased difficulty with complex mechanics and enrage timers — offers higher-level rewards
Ultimate Raids	8 players	Highest difficulty, extremely challenging with lengthy fights and intricate mechanics — exclusive rewards

How to unlock Ultimate raids in FF XIV

To unlock Ultimate Raids in Final Fantasy XIV, players need to complete specific high-level quests and Savage raid encounters in different expansions. Each Ultimate Raid has unique requirements based on its release expansion, and players can unlock these by speaking to the Wandering Minstrel NPC in specific locations after completing all prerequisite content.

Ultimate Raid	Expansion	Level Requirement	Item Level (Sync, Loot)	Final Boss	Tomestones	Unlock Requirements	Unlock NPC & Location
The Unending Coil of Bahamut	Stormblood	Level 70	IL 345	Bahamut Prime	Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 100	Complete OmegDeltascape V4.0 (Savage)	Wandering Minstrel, Kugane (X:11.6, Y:12.6)
The Weapon’s Refrain (Ultima)	Stormblood	Level 70	IL 375	The Ultima Weapon	Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 100	Complete OmegSigmascape V4.0 (Savage)	Wandering Minstrel, Kugane (X:11.6, Y:12.6)
The Epic of Alexander (TEA)	Shadowbringers	Level 80	IL 475	Perfect Alexander	Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 100	Complete Eden’s Gate: Sepulture (Savage)	Wandering Minstrel, Kugane (X:11.6, Y:12.6)
Dragonsong’s Reprise (DSR)	Endwalker	Level 90	IL 605	Dragon-king Thordan	Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 100	Complete Asphodelos: The Fourth Circle (Savage)	Wandering Minstrel, Old Sharlayan (X:12.7, Y:14.2)
The Omega Protocol (TOP)	Endwalker	Level 90	IL 635	Alpha Omega	Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 100	Complete Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage)	Wandering Minstrel, Old Sharlayan (X:12.7, Y:14.2)

FF XIV raids achievements

Completing raids in Final Fantasy XIV unlocks various achievements, rewarding players for their progress and dedication in raid content. These achievements give points, titles, and sometimes unique rewards for reaching certain milestones in raid completions. Specific raids may also have unique achievements that are only available upon completing that particular raid.

Achievement Name	Points	Requirement	Reward
To the Dungeons I	5	Complete 5 unique raids or trials	–
To the Dungeons II	10	Complete 10 unique raids or trials	–
To the Dungeons III	20	Complete 20 unique raids or trials	–
To the Dungeons IV	20	Complete 30 unique raids or trials	–
To the Dungeons V	20	Complete 40 unique raids or trials	–
To the Dungeons VI	20	Complete 50 unique raids or trials	–
Dungeon Siege I	5	Complete 10 instanced raids or trials	–
Dungeon Siege II	5	Complete 30 instanced raids or trials	–
Dungeon Siege III	5	Complete 100 instanced raids or trials	–
Dungeon Siege IV	10	Complete 300 instanced raids or trials	Title: Dungeon Master
Dungeon Master	20	Complete 1,000 instanced raids or trials	–
Lifer I	20	Complete 2,000 instanced raids or trials	–
Lifer II	20	Complete 5,000 instanced raids or trials	–
Lifer III	20	Complete 10,000 instanced raids or trials	–

Conclusion

Ultimate Raids in Final Fantasy XIV are the most challenging content in the game, designed for experienced players who seek a test of their skills, patience, and teamwork. With intense mechanics and difficult boss battles, these raids require max-level players, high-level gear, and the ability to work closely with a team of 8 to succeed. Completing these raids not only brings a sense of accomplishment but also grants players exclusive rewards like titles, powerful weapons, and rare cosmetics.

Unlocking these Ultimate Raids involves meeting specific requirements and finishing high-level Savage raids in different expansions. Players then speak with the Wandering Minstrel to gain access to each Ultimate Raid. Completing raids also earns players various achievements, rewarding points and titles that showcase their dedication to raiding in FF XIV. For those ready to face the ultimate challenge, these raids offer the most prestigious rewards and memorable encounters in the game.