Discover how to earn Seafarer's Cowries in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker's Island Sanctuary! Learn what they're used for and all the rewards you can get.
Alright, so you've made it to the Island Sanctuary in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, and you're wondering about these things called Seafarer's Cowries. Think of them as your special island currency! To even start collecting them, you first need to unlock the Island Sanctuary itself. Once you're in, chat with the Felicitous Furball and complete the 'Coziest of Cabins' vision. This little quest will walk you through the basics of gathering resources and building your very own cozy cabin.
After you've got your cabin sorted, find the Horrendous Hoarder. Talk to them and pick the option to 'Purchase items with Seafarer’s Cowries.' This is where you'll see all the cool stuff you can snag with this unique currency.
So, how do you actually get these Cowries? Well, you earn them by completing tasks, especially those 'Visions' like 'The Coziest of Cabins.' Keep working through these quests as you play; it's a great way to build up your currency stash and get a better handle on how the Island Sanctuary works.
Seafarer's Cowries Rewards
Now for the fun part – what can you actually buy with your hard-earned Seafarer's Cowries? There's a whole bunch of neat stuff, from gear to mounts!
Armour
| Icon | Armour | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| Isle Explorer’s Hat | 2,000 |
| Isle Explorer’s Shirt | 3,000 |
| Isle Explorer’s Leather Halfgloves | 2,000 |
| Isle Explorer’s Trousers | 3,000 |
| Isle Explorer’s Culottes | 3,000 |
| Isle Explorer’s Boots | 2,000 |
Mounts
| Icon | Mount | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| Island Mandragora | 12,000 |
| Island Onion Prince | 12,000 |
| Island Eggplant Knight | 12,000 |
Minions
| Icon | Minion | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| Felicitous Fuzzball | 4,000 |
Hairstyles
| Icon | Hairstyle | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| Modern Aesthetics - Tall Tails | 6,000 |
| Modern Aesthetics - Practical Ponytails | 6,000 |
Orchestrion Rolls
| Icon | Orchestrion Roll | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| A Quiet Moment Orchestrion Roll | 4,000 |
| Island Paradise Orchestrion Roll | 4,000 |
Furnishings
| Icon | Furnishing | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| Chocobo Stables Essentials | 1,000 |
| N/A | Farmer’s Straw Bed | 1,000 |
| Coconut Water | 1,000 |
Consumables
| Icon | Minion | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| Fieldcracker | 20 |
| Hi-Cordial | 60 |
Dyes
| Icon | Dye | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| Ruby Red Dye | 500 |
| Cherry Pink Dye | 500 |
| Canary Yellow Dye | 500 |
| Dragoon Blue Dye | 500 |
| Turquoise Blue Dye | 500 |
| Gunmetal Black Dye | 2,500 |
| Pearl White Dye | 2,500 |
| Metallic Brass Dyee | 2,500 |
Bardings
| Icon | Barding | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| N/A | Isle Pioneer’s Barding | 4,000 |
Materia
| Icon | Type | Seafarer’s Cowries |
| Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia IX | 750 |
| Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia X | 1,500 |
| Gatherer’s Guile Materia IX | 750 |
| Gatherer’s Guile Materia X | 1,500 |
| Gatherer’s Grasp Materia IX | 750 |
| Gatherer’s Grasp Materia X | 1,500 |
| Craftmans Competence Materia IX | 750 |
| Craftmans Competence Materia X | 1,500 |
| Craftmans Cunning Materia IX | 750 |
| Craftmans Cunning Materia X | 1,500 |
| Craftmans Command Materia IX | 750 |
| Craftmans Command Materia X | 1,500 |
