Final Fantasy XIV: How To Raise Your Chocobo Companion

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has introduced new features over its lifespan, some as part of full expansions and others as continuous regular updates. This even includes plans to revamp the main storyline quest. With a likely influx of new and returning players trying out a vast selection of jobs – broadened by the release of on Xbox Series X/S consoles – there will possibly be a lot of activity in the game’s open world. To ease quest difficulty and grinding, it would be a good idea to bring along a Chocobo Companion into battle.

After finishing some of the Main Scenario Quests at level 20, players will be able to obtain a Chocobo by joining one of the three Grand Companies of Eorzea. Each company will have a blue Feature Quest called “,” which players can complete to acquire a Chocobo. In, players can summon their Chocobo using Gysahl Greens, which can be purchased from NPCs for 36 Gil. The Chocobo can be summoned for 30 minutes by default, but players can extend the duration by using two extra Gysahl Greens.

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Chocobo Companions can act almost like an extra party member, with abilities to tank, heal, and deal damage. As they assist in slaying monsters, they will earn their own EXP and access to new powers. Best yet, players who own city lodging in can passively train their Chocobo during downtime or even while asleep. However, it is important to note that you will need to use the Chocobo while Mob Farming, Fate Farming, or feeding at the stable. In addition, you should not ignore the Weekly Logs as they yield tremendous experience points for the companion.

To obtain a Chocobo Companion, you must first gain a riding Chocobo from the level 20 quest "" There are three different quests, depending on your current Grand Company and starting city in:

Once you have a Chocobo, you can then turn it into a battle companion via the level 30 quest "" from Docette at