Okay, so, let’s talk about the whole deal with Aether Currents in FFXIV, specifically the ones in the Unlost World. I’ve been digging into this, and it’s a bit of a journey, so buckle up!
First off, I needed to get flying unlocked in this area. Yeah, you gotta unlock it for each zone, it’s not a one-and-done deal. I learned that the hard way. So, I started hunting down those currents. You gotta find ten of them scattered around, plus get five more from doing quests. A total of fifteen, you know?
I used the Aether Compass a lot. It’s in the Key Items part of your inventory. I almost missed that. If you lose it, you can get a new one from Gibrillont back at the Inn in Ishgard. I didn’t lose mine, but it’s good to know, right?
I started by just running around, exploring every nook and cranny. That’s how you find those green glowing currents. Then, I checked my map constantly. It became my best friend. It actually marks the spots you gotta find. I was told that each zone map contains every aether currents’ location. That’s a really big deal and it saves my time!
- Exploration: I spent hours just wandering, looking for those green glows.
- Quest Time: I did all the quests that popped up with a blue plus sign, especially the ones that felt related to the area. Some of those give you Aether Currents as rewards. The yellow ones on the “Aether Currents” list under the Travel menu, those are the quest rewards.
- Compass: I kept checking my compass, especially when I was close to a current. It helps pinpoint them.
It took a while, but I finally got all ten currents in the Unlost World. Then, I made sure to tackle those specific quests. They weren’t too bad, honestly. After getting all fifteen, boom! Flying unlocked. It felt so good to finally soar around the zone.
My Final Tips
Honestly, just take your time with it. Explore, do the quests, and keep an eye on that compass. And don’t forget to check your progress in the “Aether Currents” list. It helps to see what you’ve got and what you’re missing. Happy flying, folks!
