Category:Anima Weapons
A line of quests spanning the Heavensward expansion, through which players can obtain increasing more powerful job specific weapons, up to a maximum of iLevel 275. |
A young researcher hailing from the Near East has come to Eorzea in search of aid. His field of study? Anima, an essence he considers to be a reflection of the soul. Through a chance encounter with the master craftsman Gerolt, he and the legendary blacksmith have joined forces to create a weapon the likes of which the realm has never seen.
Contents
Prerequisities
- Disciple of War or Magic at Level 60.
- Completion of Heavensward (Quest).
Unlock the Anima Weapon System
This quest only needs to be completed once and the system will be unlocked permanently.
- Accept quest An Unexpected Proposal at Idyllshire (5.7-5.3).
- Visit Azys Lla to complete this quest and enable the job-specific repeatable Soul without Life quest.
Phase 1: Base Weapon
Step 1: Soul without Life (FATEs) (iLevel 170)
This quest is repeatable; it can be active for one job at any given time, but must be repeated for each.
- Visit Revenant's Toll, speaking to Rowena and Syndony.
- Acquire 1 Luminous Crystal of each element by completing FATEs in specific areas (and returning them to Syndony).
- This step may be skipped by trading Syndony a Zodiac Weapon Zeta for one of each nodule.
- WARNING: The weapon will be permanently lost, but you can continue to obtain replicas from Drake IF you have completed The Vital Title.
x1 Azys Lla |
x1 Sea of Clouds |
x1 Churning Mists | |
x1 Coerthas Western Highlands |
x1 Dravanian Forelands |
x1 Dravanian Hinterlands |
- Return to Ardashir in Azys Lla and trade the nodules to complete the quest and receive an iLV170 Animated weapon.
Step 2: Toughening Up (Dungeons) (iLevel 200)
This quest must be progressed on the same job on which it is accepted.
- Accept the quest from Ardashir.
- Complete 10 Dungeons in a specific order on the quest-accepted job. You only need to have the Animated weapon equipped when you leave the duty; you can do the entire dungeon with your normal weapon, just make sure to swap over before leaving the duty after completion!
- You can complete the A Realm Reborn duties in an unsync'd party!
- Speak with Ardashir in southern Thanalan.
- Speak with Ardashir in the South Shroud.
- Speak with Ardashir in the Pillars.
- Speak with Ardashir in Azys Lla to complete the quest and receive an iLV200 Awoken weapon.
Step 3: Coming into Its Own (Grind) (iLevel 210)
The ultimate goal for this (long) step is to acquire four items from Cristiana, requiring a bit of a trading game.
- Each of the four items will require:
- 10 of an "Unidentifiable" token (obtained in various ways; see below)
- 4 of a given crafted item (LV60★); See Pages for Recipes
- Each crafted item is also available for purchase from your Grand Company Quartermaster for 5,000 seals each.
- Each crafted item is also available for purchase from your Grand Company Quartermaster for 5,000 seals each.
- Each of the four items will require:
Acquiring "Unidentifiable" Items (aka The Trading Game)
Hover over icons for more information.
150 Tomestones: |
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Beast Tribe Vendor 3 Tokens Each; 1 Per LV48 Quest |
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Vanu Vanu Vendor 6 Tokens Each; 1 Per Quest |
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Vath Vendor 6 Tokens Each; 1 Per Quest |
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Moogle Vendor 18 Tokens Each; 1-3 Per Quest (varies based on reputation level) |
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3 Alexander Tokens 1 Given Per Clear; Traded to Sabina in Idyllshire |
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Other | Treasure Hunt |
Treasure Hunt |
Phase Two: Hyperconductive
Finding Your Voice (iLevel 230)
- Return to Azys Lla and accept "Finding Your Voice" from Ardashir.
- Obtain 5 Aether Oil
- Purchase for 350 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics each (from Hismena (Idyllshire X5.8 Y5.2))
- The Gift of the Archmagus (Quest repeatable once per week)
- Return to Azys Lla and provide Gerolt the five oils to receive the Hyperactive anima weapon.
Phase Three: Anima Weapon Reconditioned
A Dream Fulfilled (iLevel 240)
Gather Umbrite and Crystal Sand and raise stats by visiting Ulan.
You will need 80 Umbrite and 80 Crystal Sand in total.
Phase Four: Anima Weapon Sharpened
Future Proof (iLevel 260)
- Collect 50 Singing Clusters.
- 18 Singing Clusters are available weekly via Seeking Inspiration.
- 1 Singing Cluster is available daily via Cut from a Different Cloth.
- Additional Singing Cluster can be purchased from Hismena for 40 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics.
Phase Five: Final Anima Weapon
Born Again Anima (iLevel 270)
- Complete three dungeons
- Obtain a Newborn Soulstone
- Gather 15 Pneumite.
- Complete the quest Some Assembly Required.
- Complete various activities in order to obtain 2000 units of "Aetheric condensation" on your relic weapon.
- Upon completion of Heavensward FATEs and duties of all types, as well as A Realm Reborn endgame dungeons (excluding MSQ dungeons) you will obtain various amounts of condensation. The amount acquired will be indicated by messages in your chat log.
- NOTE The Anima weapon must be equipped< during these events (FATEs, duties, etc) in order to receive any light. Unequipped weapons will not accrue light, and will not make progress.
- Each 200 units of condensation will complete a "rune" and after completing 10 runes (i.e. getting 2000 units total) you can continue with the Born Again Anima quest.
Heavensward FATEs | ||
The Limitless Blue (Hard) | ||
Alexander Creator (9-12) Normal raids | ||
Heavensward dungeons, ARR engame duneons (exluding MSQ dungeons) | ||
Heavensward Alliance raids | ||
Alexander Creator (9-12) Savage raids | ||
Possible bonus from Alexander Creator (9-12) Savage raids | ||
Upon completion |
Phase Six: Final Anima Weapon 2.0
Words of Wisdom
- First, complete the Words of Wisdom quest.
- Talk to Ardashir in Azys Lla to accept it, then head to Rowena in Idyllshire for one objective, then return to Ardashir to turn it in and start the final quest: Best Friends Forever.
Best Friends Forever (iLevel 275)
- This final phase is easy, you just need to do all of the (Hard)-mode trials in the game while equipped with your relic weapon(s)!
- Now you will need to purchase an Archaic Enchanted Ink with 500 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics from either Auriana in Revenant's Toll or Hismena in Idyllshire.
- Return to Ardashir with the Archaic Enchanted Ink, turn it in, and you're rewarded with the final relic weapon in Heavensward!
Quest List
Pages in category "Anima Weapons"
The following 98 pages are in this category, out of 98 total.
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- Hvergelmir
- Hyperconductive Almace
- Hyperconductive Ancile
- Hyperconductive Armageddon
- Hyperconductive Deneb
- Hyperconductive Draconomicon
- Hyperconductive Gandiva
- Hyperconductive Hvergelmir
- Hyperconductive Kannagi
- Hyperconductive Majestas
- Hyperconductive Nothung
- Hyperconductive Rhongomiant
- Hyperconductive Tetrabiblos
- Hyperconductive Ukonvasara
- Hyperconductive Verethragna
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- Sandungs
- Sandungs Lux
- Seeking Inspiration
- Sharpened Axe of the Blood Emperor
- Sharpened Book of the Mad Queen
- Sharpened Bow of the Autarch
- Sharpened Cane of the White Tsar
- Sharpened Flame of the Dynast
- Sharpened Guillotine of the Tyrant
- Sharpened Rod of the Black Khan
- Sharpened Shield of the Twin Thegns
- Sharpened Sphere of the Last Heir
- Sharpened Spurs of the Thorn Prince
- Sharpened Sultan's Fists
- Sharpened Sword of the Twin Thegns
- Sharpened Trident of the Overlord
- Sharpened Word of the Magnate
- Shield of the Twin Thegns
- Sindri
- Sindri Lux
- Some Assembly Required
- Soul without Life
- Sphere of the Last Heir
- Spurs of the Thorn Prince
- Sultan's Fists
- Sword of the Twin Thegns