Wild Ride Barding in Final Fantasy XIV
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How to get the Wild Ride Barding in FFXIV Dawntrail

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For those who choose to have their Chocobo at their side during their adventures in Final Fantasy XIV, it’s natural to want to customize their bird. Outside of changing the color of their feathers, you can also get a myriad of different types of Barding to spruce up your companion. 

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With the release of Dawntrail, a new and rather cute barding has been added — the Wild Ride Barding. This Barding will not only put your Chocobo in a poncho and sombrero, the perfect look for a trek across Shaaloani, but also give them their own mini companion in the shape of a Cactuar balancing on their tail feathers. 

How to get the Wild Ride Barding in Final Fantasy XIV

Wild Ride Barding in Final Fantasy XIV
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Getting your hands on this Barding is pretty simple. If you’ve ever taken part in The Hunt in Shadowbringers, Endwalker, or now Dawntrail areas, you’ll have Sacks of Nuts. This currency item can be exchanged for a wide variety of items, including Wild Ride Barding. 

To purchase the Barding, you’ll first have to unlock the Dawn Hunt. which can be done by going to Tuliyollal and talking to the Wing of Protection Scout (X:11.8, Y:13.7). Complete the quest ‘A New Dawn, a New Hunt’, and this will not only unlock the Dawn Hunt itself, but also the Dawn Hunt Vendor. 

The Vendor is called Ryubool Ja, and is located directly to the left of the Hunt Board in Tuliyollal (X:13.9, Y:13.4). He has many wares for sale in exchange for Sacks of Nuts, including the Wild Ride Barding for 640 Sacks of Nuts. 


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With her first experience of gaming being on an Atari ST, Paula has been gaming for her entire life. She’s 7,000 hours deep into Final Fantasy XIV, spends more time on cozy games than she would care to admit, and is also your friendly resident Whovian. Juggling online adventuring with family life has its struggles, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
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