FFXIV: How to Unlock The Tower of Zot

The Tower of Zot is the first 4-player Dungeon that Final Fantasy XIV players must enter in the Endwalker expansion. The towering edifice built by the Telophoroi possesses an ominous exterior appearance and an even more grotesque interior. The adventurer must brave its dark, winding pathways to rescue Nidhana and the other Arkasodara prisoners. The fiends that guard the structure within will certainly prove to be a formidable encounter, and the FFXIV adventurers who venture into its perilous depths must ensure they have the proper gear with an iLevel of 500 or more.

FFXIV players will need to reach a specific point in Endwalker’s Main Scenario storyline to unlock the Tower of Zot. In particular, the tower becomes accessible after adventurers fulfill two prerequisite Level 80 quests in Old Sharlayan and Thavnair. The first is “The Satrap of Radz-at-Han,” a quest that has the player speak to certain alchemists about Nidhana’s imprisonment and discuss how to infiltrate the Tower of Zot. To start the main quest, talk to Thancred in Thavnair at X:11.6, Y:21.8.

The second required Endwalker quest to unlock the Tower of Zot is “Estate Visitor,” which has the adventurer enter in a dialogue with Alphinaud, Alisaie, and Ameliance within Old Sharlayan. To start the quest, speak to Alisaie at X:11.6, Y:21.8. Once these two prerequisites have been completed, FFXIV fans can accept “In the Dark of the Tower” from Krile, who can be found in Old Sharlayan’s Main Hall at X:6.0, Y:6.1. Finally, talk to G’raha Tia in Thavnair at X: 8.8 Y: 8.2.

Entering The Tower of Zot in FFXIV: Endwalker

While the Tower of Zot can be accessed using the Duty Finder, players also have the option of employing Final Fantasy XIV‘s Trust System. Trusts allow allied NPCs to join the player’s Dungeon party instead of other human players. This alternative is perfect for those who want to clear the tower at their own pace and slowly learn the enemies’ mechanics while not replying or depending on a real party. If they desire to return to the Tower of Zot sometime later with real people, they will always be able to queue up in the Duty Finder.

The winding paths of the Tower of Zot can be disconcerting for some, so players should be on a close lookout for hidden Treasure Coffers that appear in the areas. Within the Dungeon, FFXIV fans will face the three Magus sisters, who serve as the tower’s bosses. Understandably, each sister will have her unique attacks and abilities. However, in the final battle with the third sibling, the previous two will also join the fight, meaning that players should pay careful attention to their movesets in the first two engagements.

Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam or Square Enix’s official website.

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