FFXIV Moonfire Faire 2024: How to get the Uchiwasshoi emote and more

Summer is in full swing in the northern hemisphere, and that can mean only one thing in Final Fantasy XIV – the return of Moonfire Faire. This yearly event celebrates the summer, and this year there’s a Namazu themed emote up for grabs.

While you’re enjoying the festivities, make sure to keep an eye out for some familiar faces around Costa Del Sol, like Alpha and Omega enjoying the Bouncing Bomb balloons, or the Aliapohs up on one of the platforms. My favorite visitor is Puddingway (X:37.0, Y:25.2).

Where does the Moonfire Faire 2024 begin in FFXIV?

To begin the Moonfire Faire event quest, head to Limsa Lominsa Upper decks and talk to Mayaru Moyaru (X:11.5 Y:13.8) and pick up the first event quest ‘Fire Red, Beast Green’. Once you’ve listened to what he has to say, you’re free to head off to the Costa Del Sol and talk to Haermaga (X36.1:, Y:26.6). 

To complete this year’s event first event quest, you’ll need to do the following:

•  Speak to the Terrified Tourist (X:35.1, Y:25.5)
•  Speak to the Sweaty Guest (X:36.8, Y:24.4) then pick up the Fallen Item
•  Find the Cavorting Cactuar (X:35.3, Y:27.4) 

This will unlock the Uchiwasshoi emote, but you’re not quite finished yet. Talk to Beaudefoin and pick up the second quest ‘Festival Fan Frenzy’. To complete this step, you’ll need to use the Uchiwasshoi emote on Cavorting Cactuars in the following locations in Costa Del Sol:

• (X:34.3, Y:32.0)
• (X:31.6, Y:30.0)

Return to P’obyano (X:35.3, Y:27.3) and return the Cactuars to their rightful owner, then speak to Haermaga again to complete the quests for this year’s Moonfire Faire.

How to complete the Moonfire Faire jump puzzle

Honestly? I can’t tell you how to complete this jump puzzle, because I am possibly the worst in the world at completing them. It took me four days of repeated attempts to reach the top of Kugane Tower. There, now you know. 

However, if you want to take part yourself and challenge your jumping skills, you can take part in the Eorzean Nimble Warrior course, you can find it in Costa Del Sol (X:36.7, Y:28.5)

The Eorzean Nimble Warrior course has various photo opportunities set out along its route, allowing you to take a break from the rage that always comes with repeated failures on the way up. 

Moonfire Faire 2024 Event Rewards

The main reward for this year’s Moonfire Faire is the Uchiwasshoi emote. This will allow you to wave your very own Namazu branded Uchiwa at any time. You’ll receive this emote for finishing the main event quest. Outside of the main quest, you’ll also be able to purchase some Bouncing Bomb Balloons for 5,000 Gil from the Moonfire Faire Vendor in Costa Del Sol (X:36.2, Y:26.8).

If you want to get your hands on any of the previous years’ Moonfire Faire rewards, you’re in luck. As of this year’s event going live, rewards from all previous years are available on the FFXIV Online Store. This includes last year’s Power Rangers inspired Phoenix Riser glamour set and the Legacies Reproduction housing item.