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With the release of most anticipated expansions of 2024, and the ability to fly is just one reason for that. For the most part, Aether Currents are hidden in the field, and getting to them can be as simple as taking a quick walk or completing a complicated jumping puzzle.

To get started, make sure you have the Aether Com. This can be found by going to the Duty menu and selecting "Collection." The com can be dragged down onto your hotbar, so you don't have to search for it each time. You'll run into some of the currents in Shaaloani during Main Story Quests, but you'll also need to seek out the overworld currents alongside completing some side quests.

A FF14 character using the Viper Job with dual blades
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Where To Find All Shaaloani Aether Currents In Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail

Find All 10

Map of Shaaloani in Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail, with aether current locations numbered 1-10

Unlike in the previous three zones, you can find all of the "overworld" currents right upon reaching Shaaloani. Make sure you've got your Aether Com in your hotbar, then get exploring and unlock the power of flight. Flying is even more efficient than the Mountain Dew/Final Fantasy 14 collab mount when it comes to traversal, so hunting down aether currents should be a high priority. Shaaloani's pretty flat, so you won't have a hard time spotting currents once you get close:

Current

Coordinate

1

X: 34.6, Y: 23.1, Z: 0.9

2

X: 25.1, Y: 20.2, Z: 0.8

3

X: 34.3, Y: 13.1, Z: 0.6

4

X: 9.0, Y: 27.9, Z: 0.6

5

X: 17.6, Y: 20.4, Z: 1.1

6

X: 9.4, Y: 14.4, Z: 1.1

7

X: 29.0, Y: 11.3, Z: 0.5

8

X: 20.2, Y: 17.9, Z: 0.9

9

X: 7.2, Y: 19.8, Z: 1.0

10

X: 27.3, Y: 31.5, Z: 0.7

These 10 aether currents are all available with no qualifications once you reach Shaaloani, so get to exploring to find them all! None of these require any tricky jumps or puzzles, but will require some time simply to track down. You'll need to do some quests for the final five currents needed to unlock flying in the Shaaloani region of FF14: Dawntrail.

After Side Quests, Complete One MSQ

Shaaloani from Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail

Once you've gathered all 10 field aether currents, you can begin hunting down the currents that require side quest completion. Here are each of the quests you'll need to do:

Quest

Location

Description

When the Bill comes Due

Hhusatahwi (X: 28.9, Y: 30.2, Z: 0.7)

Unlocked after completing the Lv 95 MSQ "Law of the Land," talk to Toanzhoe in Hhusatahwi and then talk to Zittekwa and Wakkawaze.

Meeting of the Spirits

Luwateninyawawsa (X: 19.2, Y: 27.9, Z: 0.7)

Unlocked after completing the Lv 95 MSQ "Law of the Land," Pawmepya will ask you to deliver a fish oil candle to a woman praying in Yowekwa Canyon and then return to her.

Rroneek Seeker

Mehwahhetsoan (X: 27.2, Y: 11.8, Z: 0.5)

Unlocked after completing the Lv 96 MSQ "One With Nature," a concerned herder will ask you to find a Lost Rroneek Calf, which you should return to its owner.

A Bad Case of the Blue Devils

Sheshenewezi Springs (X: 13.9, Y: 19.1, Z:0.9)

Unlocked after completing the Lv 96 MSQ "Together As One," begin this quest by talking to Wesanpe at the Sheshenewezi Springs. You'll need to find Kayamene and keep her safe.

A Hot Commodity

Main Story Quest

This final current will be unlocked automatically after you complete the Lv 96 MSQ.

After completing all three side quests and the final MSQ, you'll have unlocked the ability to fly in the Shaaloani region of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail! As you explore Shaaloani with your newfound ability, check out the two new Jobs in Dawntrail to switch up your gameplay. Now, you can move on to the other regions of the expansion, keeping an eye out for any Aether currents that will put you well on your way to soaring across the world of Hydaelyn.

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Final Fantasy 14 (2010)
MMORPG
Released
August 27, 2013
ESRB
T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Engine
Crystal Tools
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
Cross Save
no
Franchise
Final Fantasy
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes

Platform(s)
PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S