Main Scenario Quests
The Main Scenario Quests (MSQ) are the backbone of your Final Fantasy XIV adventure, guiding you through the overarching narrative of Hydaelyn and its inhabitants. These quests are essential for unlocking new areas, dungeons, trials, and features within the game. Progressing through the MSQ is paramount for experiencing the full story and advancing your character's power and capabilities.
Each expansion introduces a new arc to the Main Scenario, building upon the established lore and introducing new conflicts and characters. The MSQ is desed to be a continuous journey, with quests often leading directly from one zone to another, ensuring a cohesive and engaging storytelling experience. Players will find themselves involved in world-saving events, political intrigue, and personal character development.
Key elements of the Main Scenario Quests include:
- Narrative Progression: The MSQ tells the grand story of the Warrior of Light and their allies, driving the plot forward through cutscenes and dialogue.
- Content Unlocks: Completing specific MSQ objectives is required to unlock access to dungeons, trials, raids, and new zones.
- Leveling: The MSQ provides sificant experience point rewards, making it the most efficient way to level your character, especially for the first time.
- Lore Expansion: The quests delve deep into the lore of Final Fantasy XIV, explaining the history, cultures, and conflicts of the world.
Players are encouraged to prioritize the Main Scenario Quests, marked by a distinctive meteor icon on their duty finder and quest log. While side quests and other activities offer valuable experience and rewards, the MSQ is the primary path to unlocking the full breadth of content available in the game. It's a journey that defines your character's role as the Warrior of Light.
The MSQ is divided into several major arcs, corresponding to the base game ('A Realm Reborn') and its expansions: Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker. Each arc is further broken down into numerous quests that take players across the diverse landscapes of Hydaelyn.
| Expansion | Key Zones | Typical Level Range |
|---|---|---|
| A Realm Reborn | La Noscea, Thanalan, Black Shroud, Mor Dhona | 1-50 |
| Heavensward | Coerthas Western Highlands, Dravanian Forelands, Sea of Clouds, Azys Lla | 50-60 |
| Stormblood | The Ruby Sea, Yanxia, The Azim Steppe, Gyr Abania | 60-70 |
| Shadowbringers | The First (Lakeland, Kholusia, Amh Araeng, Il Mheg, Rak'tika Greatwood, Tempest) | 70-80 |
| Endwalker | Old Sharlayan, Labyrinthos, Thavnair, Garlemald, Mare Lamentorum, Elpis, Ultima Thule | 80-90 |