How to unlock Echoes of Vana’diel Alliance Raids in Final Fantasy XIV

Possibly the most anticipated new addition that arrived in Final Fantasy XIV with patch 7.1 is the new Final Fantasy XI-inspired Alliance Raids, Echoes of Vana’diel. Whether you’ve previously played FFXI, or you’re being introduced for the first time, these raids will prove exciting.

With brand new gear, minions, and exciting new fights to take part in, there are a lot of things to look forward to in the Echoes of Vana’diel Alliance Raid series. The first raid, Jeuno: The First Walk has already proven nostalgic for players of Final Fantasy’s first MMO, and exciting for those diving into the world for the first time. 

How to unlock Echoes of Vana’diel – Jeuno: The First Walk in Final Fantasy XIV

Before you can unlock and take part in the Echoes of Vana’diel raids, you’ll need to complete a significant part of the MSQ, up to and including the titular level quest from the latest expansion “Dawntrail”. 

Once you’ve done that, head to Tuliyollal and talk to the Hoobigo Messenger (X:13.0, Y:11.6) to pick up a level 100 quest called “An Otherworldly Encounter”. He’s right next to the Aetheryte, you can’t miss him. This is the first main quest for the Echoes of Vana’diel raid series and will see you heading to Mamook. 

How to complete “An Otherworldly Encounter” in Final Fantasy XIV

Talk to Miilal Ja in Mamook (X:32.8, Y:33.6) and you’ll meet an Armor-clad Elvaan Warrior with memory loss, before discovering that Gulool Ja’s shade has returned with murderous intent and Bakool Ja Ja needs backup to fend it off. 

When you exit the cutscene, make your way to the destination (X:10.8, Y:32.3) to aid Bakool Ja Ja. After another cutscene that will likely make more sense to anyone who has played FFXI than anyone who hasn’t, Bakool Ja Ja will follow ‘Gulool Ja’ and Prishe into the portal. Talk to the Armor-clad Warrior (X:10.8, Y:34.3) to get a small explanation of what’s going on, then follow Bakool Ja Ja into the portal. 

Interacting with the portal will open up the Duty Finder and allow you to queue for the first of the Echoes of Vana’diel Alliance Raids.

Completing Jeuno: The First Walk will reward players with an Ordelle Coin, which can be exchanged with Uah’shepya in Solution Nine (X:8.7 Y:13.5)  for Surgelight Twine or Surgelight Solvent, which can then be used to upgrade gear.