Heavensward hunts continue the open-world Hunt system in Final Fantasy XIV with B Rank, A Rank, and S Rank elite marks spread across the expansion’s zones.
Heavensward hunts use Clan Hunt progression and feature rare S Rank marks with special spawn conditions, long respawn windows, and community-driven tracking.
Requirements
To unlock Heavensward hunts, complete the following quest:
Quest: Let the Clan Hunt Begin
Heavensward Hunt Overview
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 and long respawn windows.
Unlike later expansions, Heavensward does not include an SS Rank hunt system.
Heavensward Hunts
Heavensward B Rank Hunts
Weekly elite mark targets, quick respawns, and B Rank hunt locations.
Heavensward A Rank Hunts
A Rank hunt marks, train targets, respawn windows, and zone locations.
Heavensward 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.
Heavensward Hunt Trains
Heavensward A Ranks may be defeated during organized hunt trains or smaller groups moving through expansion zones. S Ranks are typically coordinated separately because of their longer respawn windows and unique 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.
- Bear Tracker
- ffxiv-the-hunt.net
- Eorzea World
- FFXIVHunt
The Tavern does not replace live hunt trackers. These guides explain how Heavensward hunts work and how their spawn systems function.
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.
Heavensward Hunt Rewards
Heavensward hunts reward hunt currency, weekly hunt bill rewards, and rare expansion-specific drops from certain elite marks. Hunt trains and S Rank coordination remain useful for achievements, currency, and open-world activity.