Dawntrail S & SS Rank Hunts Guide - Spawn Conditions and Timers

S and SS Rank hunts are the rarest hunt marks in Dawntrail. These hunts feature long respawn timers, unique spawn conditions, and significantly more complex mechanics than standard hunt marks.

Unlike earlier expansions, Dawntrail SS Rank hunts are directly connected to S Rank kills. Defeating certain S Ranks can trigger additional enemies that eventually lead to the SS Rank spawn.

Requirements

To unlock Dawntrail hunts, complete the following quest:

Quest: A New Dawn, a New Hunt

Dawntrail SS Rank Hunts

Arch Aethereater

Type: SS Rank

Spawn Theory: Each time a Dawntrail S Rank dies, there is a chance for four Crystal Incarnations to appear throughout the zone. When all four are defeated, Arch Aethereater spawns.

If the Crystal Incarnations appear, the game announces:

“The minions of an extraordinarily powerful mark are on the hunt for prey.”

The Crystal Incarnations will disappear after several minutes if not engaged.

Crystal Incarnation

Type: SS Rank Trigger Add

Spawn Theory: Can appear after defeating a Dawntrail S Rank.

Dawntrail S Rank Hunt List

Dawntrail S Ranks generally respawn between 84 and 132 hours after defeat.

Urqopacha — Kirlirger the Abhorrent

Kirlirger the Abhorrent S rank hunt spawn map for Dawntrail — Kirlirger the Abhorrent – S Rank hunt spawn map.

Spawn Theory: Traverse spawn points during Full Moon and Fog weather.

Yak T’el — Neyoozoteel

Neyoozoteel S rank hunt spawn map for Dawntrail — Neyoozoteel – S Rank hunt spawn map.

Spawn Theory: Discard a stack of 50 Fish Meal anywhere in the zone.

Kozama’uka — Ihnuxokiy

Ihnuxokiy S rank hunt spawn map for Dawntrail — Ihnuxokiy – S Rank hunt spawn map.

Spawn Theory: Use Morpho and fly through spawn points.

Shaaloani — Sansheya

Sansheya S rank hunt spawn map for Dawntrail — Sansheya – S Rank hunt spawn map.

Spawn Theory: Complete the FATE “You Are What You Drink” three times consecutively.

Heritage Found — Atticus the Primogenitor

Atticus the Primogenitor S rank hunt spawn map for Dawntrail — Atticus the Primogenitor – S Rank hunt spawn map.

Spawn Theory: Craft a high-quality Rroneek Steak.

Living Memory — The Forecaster

The Forecaster S rank hunt spawn map for Dawntrail — The Forecaster – S Rank hunt spawn map.

Spawn Theory: Cast the Blue Mage spell Northerlies at spawn locations.

SS Rank Spawn Chains

Dawntrail SS Ranks are tied directly to S Rank activity. This creates a layered hunt ecosystem where hunt communities monitor S Rank kills closely for possible SS Rank chains.

Because of this relationship, S and SS Rank hunts are typically tracked together by hunt communities and third-party trackers.