Aloalo Island Routes
Here's a breakdown of efficient routes for Aloalo Island in Final Fantasy XIV, focusing on minimizing backtracking and maximizing chest acquisition.
General Tips:
- Prioritize Mimics: Defeat Mimics quickly as they can drop valuable loot.
- Coordinate with your party: Assign roles to efficiently handle enemies and puzzles.
- Utilize actions: Understanding and using exploration actions is key to bypass obstacles and find hidden passages.
Route 1: Standard Completion
This route aims for a full clear of the island, hitting most chests and secrets:
- Start at the initial landing point.
- Proceed through the main path, defeating enemies along the way.
- Explore side paths for chests and interactable objects.
- Solve the puzzles encountered to unlock new areas.
- Defeat the final boss at the end of the main path.
Route 2: Speed Run
If you're after a quick run for weekly rewards, focus on the following:
- Stick to the main path, avoiding unnecessary detours.
- Prioritize defeating essential enemies to progress.
- Skip optional chests that require significant time to reach.
- Quickly solve mandatory puzzles.
Route 3: Chest Hunting
For maximizing chest acquisition:
- Thoroughly explore all side paths and hidden areas.
- Utilize exploration actions to reach inaccessible locations.
- Look for visual cues indicating hidden chests (e.g., glowing spots, suspicious walls).
- Defeat all mimics.
Important Notes: Chest spawns and puzzle mechanics can vary slightly between runs. Adapt your route accordingly.
