Unearth a hidden secret in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent with the elusive Persistent Pot-a mischievous companion that appears after completing special FATEs and leads you on a mystical treasure hunt. Armed with a Magical Elixir, follow its cryptic clues through the zone to discover rare chests filled with coveted loot, from glamours to battle materia. But beware: one wrong move, like dying or joining another FATE, and your pot vanishes, forcing you to start over. Ready to unlock this secret and claim your rewards? Here’s how to track down the Persistent Pot chest and make the most of this intriguing new feature in Dawntrail.
Occult Crescent, the new field operation added to FFXIV: Dawntrail in patch 7.25 has many secrets. Among them are the hidden rewards that you can only find with the help of a Persistent Pot, a devilish little creature you might end up finding while looking for survey points or farming FATEs for the Phantom relic weapon. But if you know how to use them, these creatures can show you the way to great rewards invisible even to the Warrior of Light.
These work very similarly to the bunnies in Eureka, so if you remember doing those, you’re already in a good place.
Below, we break down how the Persistent Pot mission works and how to find the Persistent Pot chest in FFXIV: Dawntrail.
How to get a Persistent Pot in the Occult Crescent
To get a Persistent Pot in the Occult Crescent in FFXIV, you need to complete specific FATEs named “Persistent Pot” or “Pleading Pot” that spawn randomly in the zone. These FATEs are marked with distinctive blue icons and ornate borders, making them stand out from other encounters. After successfully defeating all enemies within the time limit of one of these FATEs, a Persistent Pot will appear and start following you. This companion then allows you to use a Magical Elixir key item, which gives directional hints to locate hidden treasure chests in the area. Be careful not to die, join another FATE, or leave the zone during the hunt, as the pot will disappear and you’ll have to start over by completing another FATE.
To unlock the Persistent Pot, you must first complete the “Persistent Pot” or the “Pleading Pot” FATEs that appear in the Occult Crescent field operation in the locations below:
You can identify these two FATEs by their unique blue icons. While they have the blue evil face of a critical encounter, their ornate borders set them apart. They don’t follow the same rules as the critical encounters, since you can enter and participate after having started.
The fight in itself is not complicated, so you won’t need multiple tries to have a chance to get a Persistent Pot. You must, however, complete the FATE, in other words, kill all the enemies within the time limit.
Your performance during the fight does not affect the chances of the creature appearing. Win the FATE and you will have the little creature following you around.
How to find the Persistent Pot chest in FFXIV
To find the Persistent Pot chest in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent, you must first complete a special FATE-either “Persistent Pot” or “Pleading Pot”-which appear randomly in the zone and are marked by distinctive blue icons with ornate borders. After successfully finishing one of these FATEs, a Persistent Pot companion may begin following you, signaling the start of a treasure hunt. Next, use the Magical Elixir item that appears in your Key Items or UI after the pot joins you; this elixir provides directional hints, much like a “hot and cold” game, guiding you toward the hidden chest. Carefully follow the pot’s cues and use the elixir repeatedly to zero in on the treasure’s location-just be sure not to die, leave the Occult Crescent, or join another FATE, or you’ll lose the pot and have to start over. Once you reach the correct spot and use the elixir, the chest will spawn, offering rewards that can range from gil and materia to rare glamour items, with chest quality (bronze, silver, gold) varying each time.
A message appears after the FATE ends saying that if you follow the pot, you can find a chest. Once the Persistent Pot companion is following you, it’s time to look for the promised treasure.
To find the treasure, you need to use the Magical Elixir – you can either add it to your hotbar from the key items bag or click on its icon under the Occult Crescent’s time on the top right side of the screen. This item will indicate which direction you must head to. It is not going to give you an exact location, but instead, you will see messages saying how far you’re from the treasure.
As you follow the Persistent Pot’s instructions, you must not participate in another FATE, die, or leave the Occult Crescent. Doing any of these things results in the pot disappearing, meaning you have to wait for another one of the pot FATEs to start the mission again.
Stay safe and follow their instructions. When you get to the exact location and use the elixir, the chest will appear. They can be a bronze, silver, or gold coffer. After finding the chest, there is a chance that another pot will show up, leading you to an additional coffer.
We still have yet to determine if there are any conditions determining the tier of the coffer you find or the number of coffers a pot might show you.
Persistent Pot treasure chest rewards
The Persistent Pot treasure chests in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent offer a variety of rewarding loot that makes the treasure hunt worthwhile. Players can expect to find unique items such as the Ballroom Etiquette fashion item that unlocks a twirl emote, various battle materia, magicked prisms (ribbons), and gil, with the amount depending on the chest tier-bronze, silver, or gold. The loot pool appears to blend rewards reminiscent of Bozjan Southern Front and Eureka content, with some fresh additions exclusive to this feature. Occasionally, after opening one chest, another Persistent Pot may appear, leading to an additional chest and more rewards. While the exact factors influencing chest quality or quantity remain unclear, these hidden treasures provide valuable and exclusive items that enhance both gameplay and collection goals in the Occult Crescent.
We imagine that these coffers might offer better prizes, but these are the ones we can confirm as of this writing. We’ll update this guide with more notable rewards as we find them.
Here’s a list of all Persistent Pot treasure chest rewards we’ve received so far:
- Ballroom Etiquette: Fashion Forward (the twirl emote)
- Magicked Prisms (ribbons)
- Various battle materia
- Gil of varying amounts (depending on which type of chest you get)
What secrets does the Persistent Pot hold in unlocking rare rewards in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent
Secrets of the Persistent Pot in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent
Unlocking Hidden Rewards
The Persistent Pot in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent is a unique event companion that unlocks a treasure hunt for rare and exclusive rewards. After completing specific FATEs-namely “Persistent Pot” or “Pleading Pot,” identified by their distinctive blue icons-you gain a Persistent Pot companion that follows you around the zone. This mechanic is reminiscent of the bunny chases in Eureka, but with its own twist.
How the Treasure Hunt Works
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Once you have the Persistent Pot, you receive a Magical Elixir in your Key Items.
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Using the elixir near the Occult Crescent timer UI gives you “hot and cold” style hints, guiding you toward the hidden chest.
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The hunt is fragile: if you die, leave the zone, or join another FATE, the pot vanishes and you must start over.
Types of Rewards
The chests you uncover come in three tiers-bronze, silver, and gold-with higher tiers offering better loot. Confirmed rewards include:
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Ballroom Etiquette: Fashion Forward (unlocks the twirl emote)
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Magicked Prisms (ribbons)
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Battle materia (various grades)
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Gil (amount varies with chest tier)
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Rare crafting materials and unique glamours exclusive to the Occult Crescent
Some chests can even trigger another Persistent Pot event, leading to a chain of treasure hunts for additional rewards.
Why These Secrets Matter
The Persistent Pot system adds a layer of mystery and reward to the Occult Crescent, offering players a chance at exclusive loot, gil, and glamour items that can’t be found elsewhere. It’s a compelling side activity that enhances the grind for relics or dailies in the zone, and gives players the opportunity to show off unique emotes and treasures from a hidden mechanic.
In summary, the Persistent Pot is your key to unlocking some of the most coveted and secret rewards in the Occult Crescent-if you can follow its clues and avoid losing your chance along the way.
What rare rewards can I expect from the Persistent Pot in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent
Rare Rewards from the Persistent Pot in FFXIV’s Occult Crescent
Persistent Pot treasure chests in the Occult Crescent can yield a variety of rare and exclusive rewards, including:
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Exclusive glamour items: Unique cosmetics and fashion pieces not obtainable elsewhere, highly sought after by collectors and glamour enthusiasts.
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Rare crafting materials: Materials used for high-end crafting recipes, some of which may be exclusive to this event or highly valuable on the Market Board.
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Unique furnishings or minions: Special items to decorate your in-game home or add to your collection of companions.
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Endgame vendor tokens: Items that can be exchanged for powerful gear or other valuable rewards.
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High-value gilable items: Items that can be sold for significant amounts of gil, offering a profitable incentive for treasure hunters.
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Magicked Prisms (ribbons): Fun cosmetic effects for your character.
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Battle materia (various types): Used to enhance your gear, with the type and grade depending on the chest.
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Gil: The amount varies depending on the tier of the chest (bronze, silver, or gold).
These chests can also occasionally trigger a chain event, allowing you to find additional coffers for even more rewards. The exact loot pool is still being discovered by the community, but the Persistent Pot system is already recognized as a prime source for rare glamours, crafting mats, and valuable items tied to the Dawntrail expansion.
