The Shadowbringers expansion introduces the Eden raid series, a sequence of 8-player encounters that continue the tradition of structured raid tiers in Final Fantasy XIV.
The Eden raids follow the Warrior of Light and allies as they attempt to restore balance to the Empty, confronting powerful manifestations of primals and memories that shape the world around them.
Like other Final Fantasy XIV raid series, Eden is divided into three raid tiers, each containing four encounters. As players progress through these tiers, the encounters introduce increasingly complex mechanics, tighter movement requirements, and greater coordination demands.
The Eden raid series forms the core 8-player raid progression for the Shadowbringers expansion.
Raid Series Overview
| Raid Tier | Encounters | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Eden’s Gate | 4 | Eden’s Gate Raid Hub |
| Eden’s Verse | 4 | Eden’s Verse Raid Hub |
| Eden’s Promise | 4 | Eden’s Promise Raid Hub |
Raid Tier Progression
The Eden raid series is structured across three sequential tiers.
| Order | Raid Tier | Encounters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden’s Gate | E1 – E4 |
| 2 | Eden’s Verse | E5 – E8 |
| 3 | Eden’s Promise | E9 – E12 |
Each tier introduces new enemies, arena mechanics, and encounter patterns that expand on the challenges introduced earlier in the series.
Raid Difficulty Profile
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Complexity | High |
| Movement Requirement | High |
| Coordination Requirement | High |
| Punishment Severity | High |
Eden encounters emphasize positional awareness, layered mechanics, and coordinated raid movement, especially during the later tiers.
Raid Tier Archive
Detailed encounter analysis is available within each raid tier.
| Raid Tier | Guide |
|---|---|
| Eden’s Gate | Eden’s Gate Raid Hub |
| Eden’s Verse | Eden’s Verse Raid Hub |
| Eden’s Promise | Eden’s Promise Raid Hub |