FFXIV Resistance Weapons Guide (2026): All Steps, Bozja Farm & Fastest Relic
FFXIV Resistance Weapons are the level 80 Shadowbringers relic weapons, progressing through multiple stages using Bozja, FATEs, dungeons, and raids.
This guide covers how to unlock Resistance Weapons, every upgrade step, required materials, and the fastest farming methods for each stage.
In This Guide:
– How to unlock Resistance Weapons
– Full progression (Resistance → Blade’s)
– All memory and material requirements
– Fastest Bozja and alternative farming methods
– Total time to complete
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How to Get Resistance Weapons in FFXIV
- Start the quest The Bozjan Southern Front
- Complete Hail to the Queen questline
- Unlock Resistance Weapon progression
- Upgrade through Memory farming and Bozja content
Quick Navigation
- Relic Progression Overview
- Stage 1 — Resistance Weapons
- Stage 2 — Augmented Resistance
- Stage 3 — Recollection Weapons
- Stage 4 — Law’s Order Weapons
- Stage 5 — Augmented Law’s Order
- Final Stage — Blade’s Weapons
- Farming Tips
Resistance Weapon Progression Overview
| Stage | Weapon Tier | Main Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resistance | Poetics turn-in |
| 2 | Augmented Resistance | Memory farming (Bozja + FATEs) |
| 3 | Recollection | Dungeons + Bozja farming |
| 4 | Law’s Order | Castrum + alliance raids |
| 5 | Augmented Law’s Order | Delubrum Reginae + Zadnor |
| Final | Blade’s Weapon | Dalriada + dungeon farming |
Resistance Weapons are one of the most flexible relic systems in FFXIV. Most stages can be completed through multiple farming routes, allowing you to choose between Bozja, raids, dungeons, and FATEs.
Stage 1 — Resistance Weapons
This stage is extremely fast and requires only Poetics.
- 4 Thavnairian Scalepowders
Total Cost: 1000 Poetics
Tip: This is one of the fastest relic starts in the game.
Stage 2 — Augmented Resistance Weapons
This stage requires farming Memory items.
- 20 Tortured Memories
- 20 Sorrowful Memories
- 20 Harrowing Memories
Fastest Method: Heavensward FATEs guarantee Memory drops and are faster than Bozja RNG farming.
Stage 3 — Recollection Weapons
This stage requires Bitter Memory farming.
- 6 Bitter Memories
Fastest Method: Spam level 60 dungeons unsynced for consistent Bitter Memory drops.
Looking for an easier relic grind? See the Phantom Weapons Guide.
Stage 4 — Law’s Order Weapons
This stage introduces Bozja progression requirements.
- 15 Loathsome Memories
Fastest Methods:
- Crystal Tower raids (guaranteed drops)
- Castrum Lacus Litore (5 per run)
Additional one-time quests require Haunting and Vexatious Memories from alliance raids and FATEs.
Stage 5 — Augmented Law’s Order Weapons
This is one of the longest stages in the relic chain.
- Timeworn Artifacts
- Zadnor materials
- Raid and FATE-based items
Fastest Method: Farm Delubrum Reginae repeatedly — it contributes to multiple steps.
Final Stage — Blade’s Weapons
The final stage requires Raw Emotions.
- 15 Raw Emotions
Fastest Method: Farm Dalriada + Delubrum Reginae rotation for the highest Raw Emotion gain per hour.
How Long Do Resistance Weapons Take?
- Early stages: 2–4 hours
- Memory farming: 6–12 hours
- Late stages: 10–20 hours
Most players can expect 25–50+ hours depending on efficiency and chosen farming methods.
Resistance Weapon Farming Tips
- Use Heavensward FATEs for guaranteed memory farming early.
- Run Crystal Tower for fast Loathsome Memory progression.
- Farm Delubrum Reginae heavily — it overlaps multiple stages.
- Use Zadnor for efficient multi-material farming.
- Mix content types to avoid burnout and maximize efficiency.
