Final Fantasy XIV offers a host of rare and exquisite Mounts that players can work towards obtaining, one of which is the dark and majestic Dark Lanner. This giant rideable bird features a sleek, metallic form with grand wings that glow with a royal purple-ish hue. Such a Mount would suit players who favor classes with darker appearances, such as the Dark Knight or the Reaper class in the upcoming Endwalker expansion.
To ride the Dark Lanner, one must first obtain the Dark Lanner Whistle. The whistle is unsellable, meaning it is prohibited on the Final Fantasy XIV player market board. The primary way players can earn the Mount is by participating in a challenging Post-Heavensward Extreme Trial, which means players should have already completed the majority of Heavensward's MSQ and reached Level 60. Continue reading to learn how to how to unlock the Dark Lanner Mount in Final Fantasy XIV.
To get the Dark Lanner Mount in Final Fantasy XIV, players must first complete the Heavensward MSQ quest "Litany of Peace." Those who have yet to finish A Realm Reborn's story content will be unable to obtain the Dark Lanner until they've moved on to the Heavensward expansion. Once "Litany of Peace" has been completed, the sidequest "Nidhogg's Rage" will become available. To begin the quest, speak to an NPC called Alys in Mor Dhona; her coordinates are x:21, y:8. After successfully beating Nidhogg the first time, the Duty's Extreme Difficulty variation becomes available, "The Minstrel's Ballad: Nidhogg's Rage."
How to Get the Dark Lanner Whistle in Final Fantasy XIV
"The Minstrel's Ballad: Nidhogg's Rage," also known as Nidhogg EX, is one of the most brutal boss fights in Final Fantasy XIV. Players aiming to slay Nidhogg should be sure that their average Item Level is 225 or higher. While the minimum to participate is a weapon of an Item Level 220, it's recommended to come better equipped for the occasion. Nidhogg's attacks are more than capable of wiping an entire party within moments, so it may take players a few tries to get a grip on how to beat him.
Once Nidhogg has been defeated, players will earn various high-stat rewards. A guaranteed drop that players will acquire is a Horde Totem. Players can exchange this currency for rare items by talking to Bertana of Idyllshire or Rowena's Representative in the Foundation. If players amass Horde Totems x99, they can trade the totems for a Dark Lanner Whistle. Nidhogg EX will also drop various other rarities in a randomized chest, including the Dark Lanner Whistle. However, do keep in mind that the chances of the whistle dropping are very low. To conclude, the best and only way to increase one's likelihood of earning the Dark Lanner Whistle is by farming Nidhogg EX as efficiently as possible.
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