Final Fantasy XIV: How To Get The Rising Phoenix Mount (The Rising 2023)

The Rising event has returned to Final Fantasy XIV to celebrate the game’s 10th anniversary. This annual ceremony is a look back on everything the community has accomplished together. Each year, a unique item is given out as a reward for continuing to support the highly acclaimed MMORPG. This time, players can get their hands on the Rising Phoenix Mount entirely for free. There are also additional rewards that can be purchased with a small amount of Gil.

There are plenty of Mounts that can be obtained through various means, such as Trials and Raids. These tend to be a rare drop from a Duty and require plenty of patience. This makes the Rising Phoenix even more exciting because this amazing Mount is a quest reward and is free to all players. Adventurers have been through a harrowing journey over the past ten years. This Mount is a culmination of all the effort and support of the community.

How To Complete The Rising 2023 (& Rewards)

The Rising event can be started by going to Ul’dah – Steps of Nald (X:10.1, Y:8.7) and speaking to Kipih Jakkya to get the ‘Siblings Rising’ quest. While available to everyone, the only requirement is that you must reach level 15. She will ask that you gather information by speaking to three people around the area.

These are the Midlander Rising Attendant (X:10.4, Y:8.3), a Highlander Adventurer (X:10.8, Y:9.6), and Bran (X:10.7, Y:10.3). Next, go to the Wandering Minstrel (X: 11.2, Y:11.4) near the Goldsmiths’ Guild Aetherite. Head back to Kipih Jakkya, then meet her at the Black Brush Station in Central Thanalan at (X:21.1, Y: 18.6). After a few more exchanges, the first event quest will be completed.

The second part of the event in Final Fantasy XIV is called ‘What Drives Us‘ and can be started by speaking to Kipih Jakkya once again. Head to the Sapphire Avenue Exchange and talk to Nhagi’a Jakkya (X:14.2, Y:11.0).

After, find him near the Adventurers’ Guild Aetherite. Exchange a few words and view a couple of cutscenes. Next head back to the Gold Court and speak to the Wandering Minstrel (X:11.2, Y:11.4). After interacting with the Letter with a Blue Chocobo Drawing, give it to Nhagi’a Jakkya. He’ll move to the Weavers’ Guild.

Finally, speak with the Wandering Minstrel (X:10.8, Y:10.2) to begin the final cutscene and meet the Game Director Naoki Yoshida. Afterward, you are rewarded with the Rising Phoenix Whistle and ten Nymeia Potpourri consumables. Additional items can be purchased for the 10th-anniversary celebration at the Rising Vendor (X:10.5, Y:8.6). The prices and names of each product can be found below:

As a final thank you for the community’s support, you can travel to the Gold Court and speak with the Letter Forest Tender (X:11.3, Y:11.4). There, you can read letters from members of the development team of Final Fantasy XIV.