The second half of the FFXIV Dawntrail begins in a captivating region called Shaaloani, a desert-like map that hides its own unique Aether Currents. This guide is designed to help you navigate this expansive area and uncover all the secrets of the Aether Currents. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting your journey, understanding where to find these currents is essential for enhancing your gameplay experience.
In Shaaloani, you’ll find a total of 10 Aether Currents waiting to be discovered, along with additional rewards from side quests and the main story quest (MSQ). As soon as you enter the map, you have access to explore almost every corner, allowing you to collect these Aether Currents before diving deeper into the main narrative. However, flying is restricted until you reach a certain point in the questline, adding another layer of excitement to the adventure!
This guide will not only provide you with the locations of the Aether Currents but also offer tips on how to effectively use your Aether Compass. Keeping this tool handy in your hotbar will make locating these currents much easier, ensuring you don’t miss out on any opportunities to enhance your character's abilities. Ready to embark on this adventure? Let’s get started!
There are 10 Aether Currents obtainable in Shaaloani, with 4 more rewarded from Side Quests and a last one as a bonus from the MSQ. The map is fully available for you as soon as you step on it (except for its special FATE arena), so you’re free to grab them all before continuing the main story. You won’t be able to fly until you reach a certain point in it, though.
Always keep your Aether Compass in your hotbar when searching for the currents, as it’ll reveal their approximate position, making them much easier to find.
The first Aether Current you can find in Shaaloani in FFXIV is up the stairs of one of the houses in Hhusatawi.
Inside the cave path on the west portion of the map.
Directly west of Sheshenewezi Springs, above a rock.
Climb up a rock a bit southeast of Sheshenewezi Springs to find this one.
Just a bit north of where you found the previous Current, in the train station you visit during the MSQ.