Stormblood hunts continue the open-world Hunt system in Final Fantasy XIV with new B Rank, A Rank, and S Rank elite marks spread across Gyr Abania and Othard.
Stormblood hunts introduced Clan Centurio rewards tied to Cracked Clusters and expanded S Rank spawning mechanics with more community-driven trigger conditions. Hunt trains, trackers, linkshells, and organized spawn groups became a major part of the hunt ecosystem throughout the expansion.
Requirements
To unlock Stormblood hunts, complete the following quest:
Quest: One-star Veteran Clan Hunt
Stormblood Hunt Overview
Stormblood hunts are divided into three main hunt ranks:
B Ranks: Weekly elite mark targets that respawn almost immediately after defeat.
A Ranks: Frequently farmed marks commonly defeated during organized hunt trains.
S Ranks: Rare elite marks with special spawn conditions, long respawn windows, and community-driven spawn methods.
Unlike later expansions, Stormblood does not contain an SS Rank hunt system.
Stormblood Hunts
Stormblood B Rank Hunts
Weekly elite mark targets, quick respawns, and B Rank hunt locations.
Stormblood A Rank Hunts
A Rank hunt marks, train targets, respawn windows, and zone locations.
Stormblood S & SS Rank Hunts
Rare hunt marks, SS chains, spawn conditions, and long respawn timers.
Hunt Terms Explained
Dead: The hunt has already been defeated and cannot currently spawn.
Window Open: The hunt is eligible to spawn again.
Max / Missing: The hunt has reached the upper end of its respawn timer or is assumed available.
Sniped: A hunt was defeated without being reported to the wider community.
Tracker: A community-run tool used to monitor hunt deaths, spawn windows, and reported marks.
Mapping: The process of checking potential spawn points to narrow down where an S Rank may appear.
Stormblood Hunt Trains
Stormblood A Ranks are commonly defeated during organized hunt trains. Hunt trains are large groups that move through each zone defeating active A Rank marks for rewards and hunt currency.
S Ranks are typically coordinated separately because of their longer respawn windows and special spawn requirements.
Hunt Trackers and Community Tools
Hunt trackers are third-party community tools used to monitor hunt deaths, timers, and reported marks across servers and data centers.
Commonly used hunt resources include:
- Bear Tracker
- ffxiv-the-hunt.net
- Eorzea World
- FFXIVHunt
The Tavern does not replace live hunt trackers. These guides explain how Stormblood hunts work and how their spawn systems function. For real-time timers and reports, use the tracker preferred by your hunt community or data center.
Useful Hunt Macro Parameters
<flag> — Links your most recently placed map flag.
<pos> — Links your current position.
<t> — Links your current target’s name.
<thpp> — Links the target’s HP percentage.
Example Hunt Macros
/sh S Rank | <t> <pos> /ls1 S Rank | <t> <pos> /cwls1 S Rank | <t> <pos> /ls1 A Rank | <flag> /cwls1 A Rank | <flag> /y Pulling in 10 seconds
Basic Hunt Etiquette
- Report rare marks when possible instead of pulling immediately.
- Give players time to arrive for S Ranks when the group is coordinating.
- Use map flags or position links when reporting marks.
- Respect the hunt train pace and community pull timing.
- Understand that trackers are community-maintained and may not always be perfectly accurate.
Stormblood Hunt Rewards
Stormblood hunts reward Centurio Seals, Cracked Clusters, tomestone progression materials, and other rewards. Hunt trains remain one of the most popular forms of large-scale open-world content in Final Fantasy XIV.