FFXIV Monster Hunter Wilds Crossover Unlock Guide
The FFXIV x Monster Hunter Wilds crossover is permanent, but the unlock is still easy to miss if you skipped the patch 7.35 announcement week. If you want to get into the Guardian Arkveld fight fast, here is the exact start point.
Where to Start the Monster Hunter Wilds Event
Begin the crossover by speaking to the Dawn Hunt Tracker in Tuliyollal at X:13.3, Y:13.1.
That NPC starts the quest chain that leads into Guardian Arkveld.
Monster Hunter Wilds Crossover Requirements
You need:
- Level 100
- Dawntrail completed
If you do not meet both requirements, the event NPC will not help you.
The Unlock Quest
The event path leads into:
- The White Wanderer
That quest opens the trial content tied to the crossover and moves you into The Windward Wilds encounter.
Good News: This Event Does Not Expire
This is the important part for returning players. The crossover is described as a permanent ongoing event with no end date.
So if you missed the launch rush, you are not behind. You can unlock it whenever you are ready as long as your character has reached the Dawntrail endgame requirements.
What You Unlock
The crossover centers on fighting Guardian Arkveld, the level 100 boss also known as The White Wraith.
Once unlocked, the event gives you access to:
- the normal crossover trial loop
- the related reward farm
- the follow-up gear path tied to Guardian Arkveld materials
If your next question is what to farm after unlock, the Guardian Arkveld rewards guide is the better page to read next.
Best Prep Before You Queue
Before you start the crossover, make sure you:
- Finish Dawntrail fully.
- Switch to a job you actually want to use for the trial.
- Clear some inventory space for the event reward loop.
- Set your return point in Tuliyollal if you plan to grind it.
That saves a surprising amount of travel time during your first farm session.
Final Tip
If you only remember one thing, remember this: the Monster Hunter Wilds crossover starts with the Dawn Hunt Tracker in Tuliyollal (X:13.3, Y:13.1), requires level 100 and Dawntrail, and is permanent. That makes it one of the easiest late-patch unlocks to catch up on.
