Shared FATE is a zone-based progression system in Final Fantasy XIV that rewards repeated FATE participation. Each zone tracks your progress independently, unlocking reward tiers as you complete Full Active Time Events. At each tier, you earn zone-specific medals that can be spent at dedicated NPC vendors for minions, housing items, materia, crafting materials, and other collectibles.
This guide covers the verified mechanics as of July 2026, how to rank up efficiently across Shadowbringers and Endwalker zones, and what medals are worth spending your time earning.
Note: Verified as of July 2026. Check official patch notes for any updates.
What Is Shared FATE?
Shared FATE tracks your cumulative FATE completions within a single zone. It was introduced alongside the Expansion zones and is available in most 5.x (Shadowbringers) and 6.x (Endwalker) areas. Unlike regular FATE rewards, which are instant, Shared FATE progress accumulates over time and unlocks a sequence of tier rewards.
Key mechanics:
- Progress is per-zone and account-wide — all characters on your account share the same Shared FATE rank in each zone.
- Each zone has multiple reward tiers (typically 8–10), not simply three ranks. Advancing through tiers requires completing an increasing number of FATEs.
- Higher FATE ratings (gold over silver or bronze) contribute more Shared FATE progress per completion.
- Shared FATE does not carry over between zones. You must build progress independently in each zone.
To check your progress, open the Character menu → Shared FATE tab. This shows your current tier, progress bar, and unlocked rewards across all zones.
Zone-Specific Medals (Not “Bicolor Gemstones”)
When you advance a Shared FATE tier, you receive a quantity of zone-specific medals — for example, an Il Mheg Medal, a Thavnair Medal, or a Labyrinthos Medal. These are the actual in-game currency names. There is no currency called “Bicolor Gemstone” in FFXIV.
Important facts about medals:
- Each medal type corresponds to one zone. An Il Mheg Medal cannot be spent in Thavnair, and vice versa.
- Medals are account-wide. Any character can spend medals earned by any other character on the same account.
- Medals have a holding cap. The exact cap value varies by medal type but is typically in the thousands. Check your inventory screen — the cap is displayed next to the item count. When the cap is reached, you stop earning medals from FATEs until you spend some.
- Spending medals is done at zone-specific NPC vendors, not generic traders.
Always spend medals regularly during farming sessions to avoid wasting medal income from FATEs while your inventory is capped.
How Shared FATE Tiers Work
Each zone’s Shared FATE system has a sequence of reward tiers. Advancing through them follows a general pattern:
- Early tiers (1–3): Small medal rewards, modest requirements. These unlock quickly and let you sample the zone vendor’s inventory.
- Mid tiers (4–7): Larger medal payouts and additional reward options. Progress slows slightly as FATE count requirements increase.
- Late tiers (8+): Maximum medal rewards per tier. Reaching the final tier gives the largest medal sums and is the primary goal for dedicated farmers.
The exact number of tiers and medal amounts per tier are fixed per zone and defined by Square Enix. They are not customizable and do not change based on party size or rating beyond the standard gold-rating bonus to Shared FATE progress.
Gold rating matters. Earning a gold rating on a FATE (by contributing sufficiently within the time limit) gives you more Shared FATE progress than silver or bronze. This means gold-rated FATEs advance your tier progression faster, even though the medal reward from the tier itself is the same regardless of rating.
How to Unlock and Access Vendors
Shared FATE vendors are always located in the zone’s main settlement area, near the central Aetheryte. They are never found in remote or optional areas.
To access a zone’s vendor:
- Reach Tier 1 in that zone’s Shared FATE progress.
- Travel to the zone’s primary town or hub (e.g., Camp Cloudtop in Il Mheg, Kholisia in Lakeland, Shirogane in Thavnair).
- Find the medal exchange NPC near the Aetheryte. The NPC’s title includes the zone name and “Medal” (for example, the “Il Mheg Medal Exchange” vendor).
- Interact to open the shop interface and browse available items.
You do not need to reach Tier 3 or maximum rank to access the vendor. Tier 1 is sufficient to begin spending medals, though higher tiers unlock additional item categories in some zones.
Estimated FATE Count per Tier
The number of FATEs required to advance each tier varies by zone and by FATE type. Rough benchmarks:
- Each tier generally requires completing roughly 5–15 FATEs, depending on whether you earn gold, silver, or bronze ratings and whether the FATE is a standard encounter, an elite mark, or a notorious monster boss.
- Elite Mark FATEs and Notorious Monster FATEs grant more Shared FATE progress per completion than standard FATEs.
- Gold rating on any FATE provides a progress bonus compared to silver or bronze.
These are approximate. The exact values are hardcoded per zone and may shift with patch updates. Use the Shared FATE progress bar in the Character menu to track your actual position relative to the next tier.
Best Zones to Prioritize
Not all zone vendors offer equally valuable rewards. Prioritize zones whose vendors stock items you actually want.
| Zone | Expansion | Key Rewards | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Mheg | Shadowbringers | Exclusive minions, crafting/gathering materials | High |
| Lakeland | Shadowbringers | Housing furnishings, rare materia bundles | High |
| Rak’tika Greatwood | Shadowbringers | Unique minions, housing items, expensive crafting components | High |
| Thavnair | Endwalker | Materia, orchestrion rolls, crafting materials, exclusive minions | High |
| Labyrinthos | Endwalker | Materia, minions, housing vendor inventory | Medium-High |
| Azimaq | Endwalker | Materia, materials, collectible rewards | Medium |
| The Ruby Sea | Heavensward | Various minions and collectibles | Medium |
High-priority zones offer zone-exclusive minions, materia bundles that are cheaper than market board prices, or housing materials that are otherwise hard to obtain. Lower-priority zones have vendors whose inventory overlaps significantly with market board availability or offers items of limited utility.
Best Items to Buy with Medals
Minions
Several zone-exclusive minions are only obtainable through medal vendors. These are permanent account-wide unlocks. Popular targets include the Will-o’-the-Wisp (Il Mheg) and various beast-type minions found in Endwalker zones. If you are a minion collector, compare vendor prices against market board equivalents — vendor prices are fixed and often cheaper than inflated market rates.
Materia
Medal vendors sell bundled materia (such as +1 or +2 strength, vitality, or wisdom sets) at fixed costs. These bundles are frequently cheaper than purchasing individual pieces on the market board, especially for high-tier materia used in endgame gear.
Housing Materials and Furnishings
Some zones offer housing-related items, including rare furnishing sets and building materials. These are useful for players who invest in housing decoration and can save gil compared to market board purchases.
Orchestrion Rolls
Some zone vendors sell orchestrion rolls, which are single-use music tracks that add songs to your orchestrion collection. These can be rare or expensive on the market board, making them good value at the medal vendors.
Crafting and Gathering Materials
Certain zones stock materials used in high-level synthesis and extraction recipes. If you craft or gather for profit, check whether the zone vendor offers materials at lower costs than the market board.
Efficient Farming Tips
- Farm gold-rated FATEs. Gold ratings give more Shared FATE progress per completion, helping you advance tiers faster.
- Target Elite Mark and Notorious Monster FATEs. These grant more progress than standard FATEs.
- Spend medals before capping. If your medal inventory is near the cap, spend immediately to avoid wasted FATE income.
- Focus on one or two zones at a time. Since progress is zone-specific, splitting effort across many zones slows you down. Pick zones with rewards you actually want.
- Use quick travel. Set your home point or use a teleport aetheryte near the zone vendor to minimize travel time between FATEs and the shop.
- Party up when possible. Running FATEs with a full party can speed up completions, but Shared FATE progress is individual — you still need to earn gold ratings yourself.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Hoarding medals. If you let medals hit the cap, you miss out on progress from FATEs. Spend regularly.
- Assuming all zones are equal. Some vendors have better rewards than others. Check the inventory before committing to a zone.
- Expecting Shared FATE to carry over. Progress resets per zone. Building rank in one zone does nothing for another.
- Confusing Shared FATE medals with other currencies. Zone medals are separate from other FATE currencies like Seashell Crests or Beastblood Medallions. They cannot be spent at the same vendors.
FAQ
Does Shared FATE progress carry over between zones?
No. Shared FATE progress is tracked independently per zone. You must build rank separately in each zone.
Are Shared FATE rewards account-wide?
Yes. Medals and rewards earned on one character are available to all characters on the same account.
Do higher-party sizes give more Shared FATE progress?
No. Shared FATE progress per FATE completion is based on your individual rating (gold/silver/bronze) and FATE type, not party size.
Can I buy gear with Shared FATE medals?
Generally no. Shared FATE medals are exchanged for minions, materia, housing items, orchestrion rolls, and materials — not equipment or gear.
What is the medal holding cap?
The cap varies by medal type but is typically in the thousands. Check your inventory screen where the cap is displayed next to the item count.
Do Elite Mark and Notorious Monster FATEs give more medals?
They give more Shared FATE progress per completion, which means you advance tiers faster. The medal reward per tier is fixed regardless of FATE type.
Which zone vendor has the best minions?
Il Mheg is widely considered the best for exclusive minions, particularly the Will-o’-the-Wisp. Thavnair and Lakeland also offer unique collectible minions.
Can Shared FATE be completed solo?
Yes. Shared FATE progress works whether you are solo or in a group. However, farming with others may help you achieve gold ratings more consistently.
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