FFXIV Arcanaut Armor Guide (Dawntrail Relic Armor – How to Get & Upgrade)
Arcanaut Armor is the relic armor set introduced in Dawntrail. This guide explains how to unlock Arcanaut Armor, all upgrade stages, and the fastest way to farm materials.
If you are working on Dawntrail relic gear, Arcanaut Armor is upgraded through FATE farming, currency exchanges, and high-end exploration content in Occult Crescent.
Arcanaut Armor is one of the faster relic armor systems in FFXIV, taking roughly 15–30 hours depending on efficiency.
Looking for the easiest relic gear? See the Manderville Weapons Guide.
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Compare Arcanaut Armor with relic armor systems from other expansions.
For the weapon progression tied to this system, see Phantom Weapons.
How to Get Arcanaut Armor
- Complete the quest Unfamiliar Territory
- Unlock Occult Crescent: South Horn
- Farm FATEs to collect Enlightenment Silver Pieces
- Purchase and upgrade your armor through multiple stages
Arcanaut Armor progresses through three upgrade tiers: base → +1 → +2.
Quick Navigation
- Armor Progression Overview
- Stage 1 — Arcanaut’s Armor
- Stage 2 — Arcanaut’s Armor +1
- Stage 3 — Arcanaut’s Armor +2
- Best Farming Strategy
Arcanaut Armor Progression Overview
| Stage | Armor Tier | Item Level | Main Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Arcanaut’s Armor | i745 | Occult Crescent FATE farming |
| Stage 2 | Arcanaut’s Armor +1 | i745 | Currency exchange and vendor materials |
| Stage 3 | Arcanaut’s Armor +2 | i745 | Treasure coffers and The Forked Towers |
Each stage requires collecting special relic upgrade materials through Dawntrail endgame activities.
Stage 1 — Arcanaut’s Armor (i745)
The first stage of Arcanaut armor requires gathering Enlightenment currency from FATE events within Occult Crescent.
Required Materials
- 4000 Enlightenment Silver Piece
How to Obtain Enlightenment Silver Pieces
Enlightenment Silver Pieces are obtained by completing FATEs in Occult Crescent: South Horn.
Participating regularly in these FATE events will gradually accumulate the currency required to purchase the base Arcanaut armor set.
Stage 2 — Arcanaut’s Armor +1 (i745)
The first upgrade stage enhances the base armor set using special materials purchased from vendors in the Occult Crescent expedition area.
Required Materials
- 3 Aetherspun Silver
- 3 Aetherial Fixative
Where to Obtain the Materials
Aetherspun Silver
Cost: 1200 Enlightenment Silver Pieces
Purchased from Expedition Antiquarian — South Horn (38.1, 7.0)
Aetherial Fixative
Cost: 1600 Enlightenment Gold Pieces
Purchased from Expedition Antiquarian — South Horn (38.1, 7.0)
Stage 3 — Arcanaut’s Armor +2 (i745)
The final Arcanaut armor stage requires materials obtained through exploration and high-end activities in the Occult Crescent region.
Required Materials
- 3 Aetherspun Gold
- 6 X-Fixative
Material Sources
Aetherspun Gold
Random drop from:
- Silver treasure coffers
- Gold treasure coffers
These coffers are found within Occult Crescent: South Horn.
X-Fixative
Obtained by exchanging 10 Sanguinite with:
Expedition Antiquarian — South Horn (38.1, 7.0)
How to Obtain Sanguinite
Sanguinite drops from treasure chests obtained during encounters in The Forked Towers.
These encounters represent some of the more challenging activities tied to the Arcanaut armor progression system.
Best Farming Strategy
The most efficient method for progressing through Arcanaut armor upgrades is to focus heavily on activities within Occult Crescent: South Horn.
- Participate in as many FATE events as possible to accumulate Enlightenment Silver Pieces.
- Exchange those currencies with the Expedition Antiquarian to obtain upgrade materials.
- Open treasure coffers from exploration encounters to acquire Aetherspun Gold.
- Complete activities in The Forked Towers to obtain Sanguinite for the final armor upgrade stage.
Combining these activities will allow players to progress through the Arcanaut armor system as efficiently as possible.
