How to get a free Fantasia in Final Fantasy XIV 7.1

The recent patch 7.1 brought a few new graphical updates to Final Fantasy XIV, and developer Naoki Yoshida acknowledged during Live Letter 84 that it might change how player characters looked, even if only slightly. 

To combat this, the developers dropped in a new quest that can be undertaken for players to get their hands on yet another free Phial of Fantasia. Unlike the previous quest, which was added during the 7.0 update when Dawntrail was released, this second quest is only available for a limited time and will cease to exist once patch 7.2 is released. 

If you’ve been wandering around Eorzea for hours on end looking for this second free Fantasia, which is definitely worth it considering the usual cost of $10 per Phial, then you might be surprised to know where it actually comes from. 

How to get a free Fantasia in Final Fantasy XIV 7.1

To get this free Fantasia, you might be tempted to return to the Medicine Merchant in Ul’dah, who gives out the previous (and more permanent) free Fantasia quest. However, he won’t be of any use to you and you’ll leave empty handed. 

Instead head to Gridania, and then use the Aethernet system to travel to the Lancers Guild. Head west towards Apkallu Falls, and you’ll find an NPC there called the Wandering Moogle. 

Even though the Moogle has a quest above his head, this one doesn’t up on either the mini–map or the full map, so you can be forgiven for completely overlooking it if you’ve hunted around in this area before. I’ve marked the location on the map below, just in case you’re still a little lost:

You don’t have to actually do anything to earn the free Fantasia either. This little Moogle will simply be so happy and stunned that you can see them, and will hand over a Phial of Fantasia as a show of gratitude. This does make me wonder whether Moogles are just carrying an endless supply of the appearance-changing wonder potion, but let’s not think too much on that. 

While you’re in the area, make sure to visit Jonathas nearby. He has a few new sets of facewear and a shiny new emote available to purchase, so it’s definitely worth the time.

What can you change with Fantasia in Final Fantasy XIV?

Fantasia lets you change almost everything about your character except their name and accomplishments. From the tiniest of details, like the shape of your nose or ears, to the most glaring differences, like becoming a different gender or an entirely new race, Fantasia lets you do it all. 

Just bear in mind that you’ll need to strip out of your current clothes before you can use the Fantasia, so try to find somewhere quiet before you begin the process!