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The Island Sanctuary has opened in Final Fantasy 14, which has players crowding the Moraby Drydocks to partake in relaxing farm life. The content has players grow crops, explore, collect resources, let their minions out, and gather animals to take care of. The animals, in particular, are quite popular. There are many kinds that can be tamed and captured around the island.
The animals of Final Fantasy 14's Island Sanctuary are not just for show, either. Taking care of them can reward the players with different resources that can be useful for crafting and building. Do not expect to be able to capture them all at first, as different kinds (in terms of size) require different trapsthat have recipes learned only by leveling up.
All The Small-Sized Animals
Small animals are the first kind the player can collect. The trap needed to capture them is unlocked by completing the "Adorable Animals" quest. The trap required is a Makeshift Net, which can be crafted with one Island Branch and two Island Vines.
Small Animals | Location | Drops |
Apkallu | X: 15.1, Y: 12.4 | Sanctuary Egg and Sanctuary Fleece. |
Coblyn | X: 25, Y: 19.6 | Sanctuary Fang and Sanctuary Carapace. |
Ground Squirrel | X: 15.3, Y: 19.1 | Sanctuary Claw and Sanctuary Fur. |
Lost Lamb | X: 20.3, Y: 23.5 | Sanctuary Fleece and Sanctuary Milk. |
Opo-Opo | X: 19.8, Y:26 | Sanctuary Claw and Sanctuary Fur. |
Just as there are regular animals, there are also rare animals that can be found on the island. These rare kinds are often a different color from basic animals. They come out during specific times and weather.
Rare Small Animals | Location | Weather and Eorzean Time Found |
Apkallu of Paradise | X: 18.8, Y: 11.9 | Any weather, 12-3 P.M. |
Beachbomb | X: 18, Y: 13 | Only in Rain, Anytime in the A.M. |
Lemur | X: 21, Y: 26.4 | Any weather, 6-9 A.M. |
Ornery Karakul | X: 21.6, Y: 23.1 | Only during Fair Skies, Anytime. |
Star Marmot | X: 16, Y: 19 | Any weather, 9-12 P.M. |
Twinklefleece | X: 22.3, Y: 20.5 | Only in Fog, Anytime. |
Yellow Coblyn | X: 26.6, Y: 19.5 | Only in Fog, Anytime. |
All The Medium-Sized Animals
To capture the medium-sized animals on the island, the player must reach Sanctuary Rank 6. Once they have, they will learn the recipe for Makeshift Restraints. The recipe requires three Island Hemp and one Island Copper.
Medium Animals | Location | Drops |
Chocobo | X: 13.2, Y: 14 | Sanctuary Claw and Sanctuary Feather. |
Glyptodon Pup | X: 29, Y: 21.1 | Sanctuary Claw and Sanctuary Carapace. |
Wild Dodo | X: 27, Y: 23.1 | Sanctuary Feather and Sanctuary Egg. |
Island Doe | X 21.2, Y: 20 | Sanctuary Fur and Sanctuary Milk. |
Just like the small animals, there are also rare medium-sized ones.
Rare Medium Animals | Location | Weather and Eorzean Time Found |
X: 13, Y: 11.5 | Only during Clear Skies, Anytime. | |
Dodo of Paradise | X: 16.6, Y: 11.8 | Any weather, 3-6 P.M. |
Glyptodon | X: 31.5, Y: 11.5 | Any weather, 12-3 A.M. |
Island Stag | X: 20.4, Y: 20.1 | Any weather, 6-9 P.M. |
All The Large-Sized Animals
Catching large animals will become available when the player reaches Sanctuary Rank 8. At that level, they will learn the recipe for Makeshift Soporific to catch large animals. The recipe requires two Island Laver, one Island Sap, and two Island Jellyfish.
Large Animals | Location | Drops |
Aurochs | X: 14.4, Y: 19 | Sanctuary Milk and Sanctuary Claw. |
Blue Back | X: 26.6, Y: 28.2 | Sanctuary Egg and Sanctuary Feather. |
Island Nanny | X: 25.5, Y: 23.9 | Sanctuary Milk and Sanctuary Horn |
There are also a couple of rare large animals.
Rare Large Animals | Location | Weather and Eorzean Time Found |
Alligator | X: 17.6, Y: 24.1 | Only during Showers, Anytime. |
Gold Back | X: 31.1, Y: 28.4 | Only during Rain, Anytime. |
Grand Buffalo | X: 12.1, Y: 17.2 | Only during Cloudy weather, Anytime. |
Island Billy | X: 26.3, Y: 22.8 | Any weather, 3-6 A.M. |
Upgrading The Pasture
Once the player can catch animals, they start off with just five slots in their pasture. This can be upgraded as the player reaches new Sanctuary Ranks. Ten slots can become available once the player reaches Sanctuary Rank 4 and upgraded the Cozy Cabin to its second version. The player will also have to spend one thousand Seafarer Cowries to get the upgrade.
After that, the pasture can be upgraded one more time at Sanctuary Rank 7. This will give the pasture 20 slots for animals. However, the player will also need to upgrade the Cozy Cabin to its third version and spend 1,500 Seafarer Cowries.
Final Fantasy 14 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Mac, Steam, and PC.