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{{otheruses|the Level 60 [[Relic Weapons]]|the [[minion]]|Anima (Minion)|the [[dungeon]] [[Bosses|boss]]|Anima (Boss)}}
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{{see also|Replica Anima Weapons}}
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{{see also|Replica Anima Weapons}}
[[Anima Weapons]] are the level 60 [[Relic Weapons]] for [[Heavensward]]. First released in [[patch 3.15]], players '''do not''' need to complete the level 50 [[Zodiac Weapon]] quest chains to unlock the [[Anima Weapons/Quest|Anima Weapon quest chain]]. Players who have obtained the [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons]] will be able to skip the first step of Anima Weapon quest chain. This advantage is not [[job]] specific. For example, if players have obtained the [[WAR]] Zeta weapon they will still be able to skip while doing the [[DRK]] anima weapon.
[[Anima Weapons]] are the level 60 [[Relic Weapons]] for [[Heavensward]]. First released in [[patch 3.15]], players '''do not''' need to complete the level 50 [[Zodiac Weapon]] quest chains to unlock the [[Anima Weapons/Quest|Anima Weapon quest chain]]. Players who have obtained the [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons]] will be able to skip the first step of Anima Weapon quest chain. This advantage is not [[job]] specific. For example, if players have obtained the [[WAR]] Zeta weapon they will still be able to skip while doing the [[DRK]] anima weapon.


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{{main|Animated Weapons/Quest}}
{{main|Animated Weapons/Quest}}
Repeatable quest: {{questlink|repfeature|Soul without Life}}
To unlock the quest chain, players need to be level 60 with a [[Disciple of War]] or [[Disciple of Magic]] and complete the [[Main Scenario Quest]] {{questlink|main|Heavensward (Quest)}}. You will then need to complete the one-time quest {{questlink|feature|An Unexpected Proposal}}. Afterwards you will need to complete {{questlink|repfeature|Soul without Life}} for each relic you wish to acquire. You will need to acquire an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and an {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}} from [[Syndony]] in [[Mor Dhona]](x22,y5). There are two options for how to do so:
To unlock the quest chain, players need to be level 60 with a [[Disciple of War]] or [[Disciple of Magic]] and complete the [[Main Scenario Quest]] {{questlink|main|Heavensward (Quest)}}. You will then need to complete the one-time quest {{questlink|feature|An Unexpected Proposal}}. Afterwards you will need to complete {{questlink|repfeature|Soul without Life}} for each relic you wish to acquire. You will need to acquire an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and an {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}} from [[Syndony]] in [[Mor Dhona]](x22,y5). There are two options for how to do so:
* Farm FATEs in each of the six Heavensward zones for crystals. You need one type of crystal from each zone. The drop rate is likely high as of 2023, about one in three FATEs will drop a crystal, so the grind is not onerous. However, you might get a crystal from first FATE as well as, for example, from sixth FATE, so it can be little bitter to get all the crystals.
* '''Option 1''': Farm FATEs in each of the six Heavensward zones for crystals. You need one type of crystal from each zone. The drop rate is relatively high as of 2023: about one in three FATEs will drop a crystal, so the grind is not onerous.  
** Collect a {{item icon|Luminous Wind Crystal}} from [[The Sea of Clouds]], a {{item icon|Luminous Fire Crystal}} from [[Azys Lla]], and a {{item icon|Luminous Lightning Crystal}} from [[The Churning Mists]] and turn in for an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}}.
** Collect a {{item icon|Luminous Wind Crystal}} from [[The Sea of Clouds]], a {{item icon|Luminous Fire Crystal}} from [[Azys Lla]], and a {{item icon|Luminous Lightning Crystal}} from [[The Churning Mists]] and turn in for an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}}.
** Collect a {{item icon|Luminous Ice Crystal}} from [[Coerthas Western Highlands]], a {{item icon|Luminous Earth Crystal}} from [[The Dravanian Forelands]], and a {{item icon|Luminous Water Crystal}} from [[The Dravanian Hinterlands]] and turn in for an {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}}.
** Collect a {{item icon|Luminous Ice Crystal}} from [[Coerthas Western Highlands]], a {{item icon|Luminous Earth Crystal}} from [[The Dravanian Forelands]], and a {{item icon|Luminous Water Crystal}} from [[The Dravanian Hinterlands]] and turn in for an {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}}.
* Turn in a [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons|Zodiac Zeta Weapon]] for an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}}. '''This will cause you to lose the selected [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons|Zodiac Zeta Weapon]]!'''
* '''Option 2''': Turn in a [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons|Zodiac Zeta Weapon]] for an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}}. '''This will cause you to lose the selected [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons|Zodiac Zeta Weapon]]!'''
** However, this will allow the player to purchase replicas of all completed [[Zodiac Weapons]] (for [[glamour]]) from [[Drake]] even without the original weapon.
** However, this will allow the player to purchase replicas of all completed [[Zodiac Weapons]] (for [[glamour]]) from [[Drake (NPC)|Drake]] even without the original weapon.
Turn in the {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}} to [[Ardashir]] in [[Azys Lla]] (x7,y11) to complete the quest and receive the Animated weapon.
Turn in the {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}} to [[Ardashir]] in [[Azys Lla]] (x7,y11) to complete the quest and receive the Animated weapon.


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==Awoken Weapons (iLvl 200)==
==Awoken Weapons (iLvl 200)==
{{main|Awoken Weapons/Quest}}
{{main|Awoken Weapons/Quest}}
Repeatable quest: {{questlink|repfeature|Toughening Up}}
Awoken weapons have the same model as the basic ones, but with a colored glow.
Awoken weapons have the same model as the basic ones, but with a colored glow.


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==Anima Weapons (iLvl 210)==
==Anima Weapons (iLvl 210)==
{{main|Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Anima weapons have a new model that does not glow.
Anima weapons have a new model that does not glow.


{{main|Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Repeatable quest: {{questlink|repfeature|Coming into Its Own}}
 
For {{questlink|repfeature|Coming into Its Own}}, you will need to collect the following:
For {{questlink|repfeature|Coming into Its Own}}, you will need to collect the following:
* 10x each of {{item icon|Unidentifiable Bone}}, {{item icon|Unidentifiable Shell}}, {{item icon|Unidentifiable Ore}}, and {{item icon|Unidentifiable Seeds}} (40 items total)
* 10x each of {{item icon|Unidentifiable Bone}}, {{item icon|Unidentifiable Shell}}, {{item icon|Unidentifiable Ore}}, and {{item icon|Unidentifiable Seeds}} (40 items total)
** These are available from multiple sources, including purchase from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|150}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each, or {{tomestone|poetics|6000}} total, tribal tokens, loot from {{questlink|raid|Alexander: Gordias}}, or other sources. See [[Anima Weapons/Quest]] for more details.
** These are available from multiple sources, including purchase from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|150}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each, or {{tomestone|poetics|6000}} total, tribal tokens, loot from {{questlink|raid|Alexander: Gordias}}, or other sources. See [[Anima Weapons/Quest]] for more details.
** As of [[patch 3.38]], the amount of unidentifiable items required has been halved.
* 4x each of {{item icon|Adamantite Francesca}}, {{item icon|Titanium Alloy Mirror}}, {{item icon|Dispelling Arrow}}, and {{item icon|Kingcake}} (16 items total)
* 4x each of {{item icon|Adamantite Francesca}}, {{item icon|Titanium Alloy Mirror}}, {{item icon|Dispelling Arrow}}, and {{item icon|Kingcake}} (16 items total)
** These can be crafted, or can be purchased from your Grand Company quartermaster for {{company seal|5000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|80000}} total), or purchased from other players via the [[Market Board]] for gil. See [[Anima Weapons/Quest]] for more details.
** These can be crafted, or can be purchased from other players via the [[Market Board]] for {{gil}} [[gil]], or, as of [[patch 3.38]], purchased from your Grand Company quartermaster for {{company seal|5000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|80000}} total). See [[Anima Weapons/Quest]] for more details.
** As of [[patch 3.2]], these recipes no longer require [[Specialist System|specialization]] to craft, and as of [[patch 3.38]], these crafted items no longer have to be {{HQ}} HQ.
** As of [[patch 3.2]], these recipes no longer require [[Specialist System|specialization]] to craft, and as of [[patch 3.38]], these crafted items no longer have to be {{HQ}} HQ.
Trade these items with [[Cristiana]] in [[Mor Dhona]] (21.4, 5.4) for the items you need to turn in to upgrade your weapon.
Trade these items with [[Cristiana]] in [[Mor Dhona]] (X:21.4, Y:5.4) for the items you need to turn in to upgrade your weapon.


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{{main|Hyperconductive Anima Weapons/Quest}}
{{main|Hyperconductive Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Hyperconductive Anima weapons have a glow and some special effects added to their model.
Hyperconductive Anima weapons have a glow and some special effects added to their model.


For {{questlink|repfeature|Finding Your Voice}}, buy 5 {{item icon|Aether Oil}} from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|350}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1750}} total) and turn them in to complete the quest and upgrade your weapon.  
Repeatable quest: {{questlink|repfeature|Finding Your Voice}}
 
For {{questlink|repfeature|Finding Your Voice}}, buy 5 {{item icon|Aether Oil}} from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|350}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1,750}} total) and turn them in to complete the quest and upgrade your weapon.  


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{{main|Reconditioned Anima Weapons/Quest}}
{{main|Reconditioned Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Reconditioned Anima weapons again have a new model.
Reconditioned Anima weapons again have a new model.
Repeatable quest: {{questlink|repfeature|A Dream Fulfilled}}


This step is a bit more involved. For {{questlink|repfeature|A Dream Fulfilled}}, you will need to collect {{item icon|Umbrite}} and {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}. The exact amount will vary due to RNG, but will generally be 57x-60x of each. {{item icon|Umbrite}} can be purchased for {{tomestone|poetics|75}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each (4275-4500 total), while {{item icon|Crystal Sand}} will require you to trade with [[Ulan]] in [[Idyllshire]] for certain items. Each trade grants 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}. Most of the trade options are a poor deal, and some require items that are no longer obtainable.  
This step is a bit more involved. For {{questlink|repfeature|A Dream Fulfilled}}, you will need to collect {{item icon|Umbrite}} and {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}. The exact amount will vary due to RNG, but will generally be 57x-60x of each. {{item icon|Umbrite}} can be purchased for {{tomestone|poetics|75}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each (4275-4500 total), while {{item icon|Crystal Sand}} will require you to trade with [[Ulan]] in [[Idyllshire]] for certain items. Each trade grants 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}. Most of the trade options are a poor deal, and some require items that are no longer obtainable.  


The only recommended options are:
The only recommended options are:
* 5x {{item icon|Blue Crafters' Scrip Token}} ({{scrip|white crafter|125}} [[White Crafters' Scrip]] total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}
* 5x {{item icon|Blue Crafters' Scrip Token}} ({{scrip|purple crafter|125}} [[Purple Crafters' Scrip]] total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}
* 5x {{item icon|Blue Gatherers' Scrip Token}} ({{scrip|white gatherer|125}} [[White Gatherers' Scrip]] total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}
* 5x {{item icon|Blue Gatherers' Scrip Token}} ({{scrip|purple gatherer|125}} [[Purple Gatherers' Scrip]] total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}
* 5x {{item icon|Superior Enchanted Ink}} and 5x {{item icon|Thavnairian Mist}} ({{tomestone|poetics|225}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}.
* 5x {{item icon|Superior Enchanted Ink}} and 5x {{item icon|Thavnairian Mist}} ({{tomestone|poetics|225}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}.


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{{main|Sharpened Anima Weapons/Quest}}
{{main|Sharpened Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Sharpened Anima Weapons are, you guessed it, the same as before but glowier.
Sharpened Anima Weapons are, you guessed it, the same as before but glowier.
Repeatable quests: {{questlink|repfeature|Future Proof}} for the weapon, and {{questlink|repfeature|Cut from a Different Cloth}} and {{questlink|repfeature|Seeking Inspiration}} for the materials


For {{questlink|repfeature|Future Proof}} you need to collect and turn in 50 {{item icon|Singing Cluster}}s. You can get these from the following sources:
For {{questlink|repfeature|Future Proof}} you need to collect and turn in 50 {{item icon|Singing Cluster}}s. You can get these from the following sources:
* Purchase from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|40}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each, or {{tomestone|poetics|2000}} total.
* Purchase from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|40}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each, or {{tomestone|poetics|2000}} total.
* 1x from the Daily Quest {{questlink|repfeature|Cut from a Different Cloth}}, which requires you to run {{questlink|dutyroulette|Duty Roulette: Level 50/60/70/80 Dungeons}}.
* 1x from the Daily Quest {{questlink|repfeature|Cut from a Different Cloth}}, which requires you to run {{questlink|dutyroulette|Duty Roulette: High-level Dungeons}}.
* 18x from the Weekly Quest {{questlink|repfeature|Seeking Inspiration}}, which requires you to run {{questlink|dutyroulette|Duty Roulette: Leveling}} three times. (You can do this even if you have already received the daily bonus for the roulette.)
* 18x from the Weekly Quest {{questlink|repfeature|Seeking Inspiration}}, which requires you to run {{questlink|dutyroulette|Duty Roulette: Leveling}} three times. (You can do this even if you have already received the daily bonus for the roulette.)


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Complete Anima weapons change their model yet another time, but this time they already come with their built-in light show.
Complete Anima weapons change their model yet another time, but this time they already come with their built-in light show.
Repeatable quests: {{questlink|repfeature|Born Again Anima}} and {{questlink|repfeature|Some Assembly Required}}


This is one of the more grindy steps. Pick up the quest {{questlink|repfeature|Born Again Anima}}. First you will need to complete the three dungeons {{questlink|dungeon|Sohm Al (Hard)}}, {{questlink|dungeon|The Great Gubal Library (Hard)}}, and {{questlink|dungeon|The Lost City of Amdapor (Hard)}}. These can be done in any order and unsynced; however, '''you must complete the dungeons as the same job of the Anima Weapon you are currently working for to complete the requirements.'''
This is one of the more grindy steps. Pick up the quest {{questlink|repfeature|Born Again Anima}}. First you will need to complete the three dungeons {{questlink|dungeon|Sohm Al (Hard)}}, {{questlink|dungeon|The Great Gubal Library (Hard)}}, and {{questlink|dungeon|The Lost City of Amdapor (Hard)}}. These can be done in any order and unsynced; however, '''you must complete the dungeons as the same job of the Anima Weapon you are currently working for to complete the requirements.'''
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Lux Anima Weapons are the final form of this weapon series. They use the same model as the previous ones but now with very showy special effects.
Lux Anima Weapons are the final form of this weapon series. They use the same model as the previous ones but now with very showy special effects.
Repeatable quest: {{questlink|repfeature|Best Friends Forever}}


You will need to complete the one-time quests {{questlink|feature|Body and Soul}} and {{questlink|feature|Words of Wisdom}}. Afterwards, for {{questlink|repfeature|Best Friends Forever}} you will need to complete 12 trials, which come in 4 groups. The groups have to completed in a specific order, but trials within a given group can be completed in any order. The trials are as follows:
You will need to complete the one-time quests {{questlink|feature|Body and Soul}} and {{questlink|feature|Words of Wisdom}}. Afterwards, for {{questlink|repfeature|Best Friends Forever}} you will need to complete 12 trials, which come in 4 groups. The groups have to completed in a specific order, but trials within a given group can be completed in any order. The trials are as follows:

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Disambig icon.png This article is about the Level 60 Relic Weapons. For the minion, see Anima (Minion). For the dungeon boss, see Anima (Boss).
(Lv. 50) Zodiac Weapons: Base (Feature Quest icon.png) → Zenith (Feature Quest icon.png) → Atma (Feature Quest icon.png) → Animus (Feature Quest icon.png) → Novus (Feature Quest icon.png) → Nexus (Feature Quest icon.png) → Zodiac (Feature Quest icon.png) → Zeta (Feature Quest icon.png)
(Lv. 60) Anima Weapons: HW.png Animated (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Awoken (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Anima (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Hyperconductive (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Reconditioned (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Sharpened (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Complete (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Lux (Repeatablefeaturequest.png)
(Lv. 70) Eurekan Weapons: SB.png Antiquated → Base (Otherquest.png) → Base +1 → Base +2 → Anemos → Pagos (Otherquest.png) → Pagos +1 → Elemental → Elemental +1 (Otherquest.png) → Elemental +2 → Pyros → Hydatos (Otherquest.png) → Hydatos +1 → Base Eureka → Eureka → Physeos (Otherquest.png)
(Lv. 80) Resistance Weapons: SHB.png Resistance (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Augmented Resistance (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Recollection (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Law's Order (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Augmented Law's Order (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Blade's (Repeatablefeaturequest.png)
(Lv. 90) Manderville Weapons: EW.png Manderville (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Amazing Manderville (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Majestic Manderville (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Mandervillous (Repeatablefeaturequest.png)

(Lv. 70) Eurekan Armor: SB.png Antiquated Artifact → Base Relic → Base +1 → Base +2 → Anemos • Elemental → Elemental +1 → Elemental +2
(Lv. 80) Resistance Armor: SHB.png Resistance → Augmented Resistance → Law's Order → Augmented Law's Order • Blade's

(Lv. 50) Mastercraft Tools: Mastercraft (Feature Quest icon.png) → Supra Tools → Lucis Tools
(Lv. 80) Skysteel Tools: SHB.png Skysteel (Feature Quest icon.png) → Skysteel +1 (Feature Quest icon.png) → Dragonsung (Feature Quest icon.png) → Augmented (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Skysung (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Skybuilders' (Expert Recipe Repeatablefeaturequest.png)
(Lv. 90) Splendorous Tools: EW.png Splendorous (Feature Quest icon.png) → Augmented Splendorous (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Crystalline (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Chora-Zoi's Crystalline (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Brilliant (Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Vrandtic Visionary's (Expert Recipe Repeatablefeaturequest.png) → Lodestar (Expert Recipe Repeatablefeaturequest.png)
See also: Replica Anima Weapons
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Anima Weapons are the level 60 Relic Weapons for Heavensward. First released in patch 3.15, players do not need to complete the level 50 Zodiac Weapon quest chains to unlock the Anima Weapon quest chain. Players who have obtained the Zodiac Zeta Weapons will be able to skip the first step of Anima Weapon quest chain. This advantage is not job specific. For example, if players have obtained the WAR Zeta weapon they will still be able to skip while doing the DRK anima weapon.

Compared to ARR's Zodiac Weapons, the Heavensward relic steps are heavily based on items you can buy with Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Allagan Tomestones of Poetics and Grand Company Company seal Company Seals. Players can spend excess currency in advance before starting this quest chain. However, not all of the items are available for purchase before the quests have been started. After upgrading their Anima weapon to iLvl 230, players can buy replica versions of past enhancement steps from the Restoration Node for glamour.

Relic weapons from past expansions are not intended for combat use, but for cosmetic, achievements, and collection purposes. Weapons of similar power, for the same player level, that are much more easily obtainable and are intended for character progression can be bought with Allagan Tomestone of Poetics Allagan Tomestones of Poetics.

Lore

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A young researcher hailing from the Near East has come to Eorzea in search of aid. His field of study? Anima, an essence he considers to be a reflection of the soul. Through a chance encounter with the master craftsman Gerolt, he and the legendary blacksmith have joined forces to create a weapon the likes of which the realm has never seen.

— Patch 3.1 Official Site

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Though it is only a matter of time before the anima fully develops, Ardashir believes he can hasten the process. To that end, he voyages to Idyllshire in search of an acquaintance, one Ulan. A fellow researcher and enthusiast of all creatures arcane, she has devoted her life to their study and methods by which they can be enhanced. Could her work be the key to unlocking the anima's potential?

— Patch 3.3 Official Site

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After many tests and trials, the anima would appear to be at the pinnacle of perfection. To that end, Ardashir is making preparations to return to the Near East that he might present his findings. Gerolt, on the other hand, believes there is yet work to be done. Could our resident drunkard and realm-renown blacksmith hold the key to the anima's advancement?

— Patch 3.4 Official Site

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As repair work on the Allagan droid progresses, it becomes clear that it won't be long until the anima weapon is fortified at last. Just what form will the anima take once all is said and done? Well, that's the million-gil question.

— Patch 3.5 Official Site

Animated Weapons (iLvl 170)

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Main article: Animated Weapons/Quest

Repeatable quest: Repeatable Feature QuestSoul without Life

To unlock the quest chain, players need to be level 60 with a Disciple of War or Disciple of Magic and complete the Main Scenario Quest Main Scenario QuestHeavensward. You will then need to complete the one-time quest Feature QuestAn Unexpected Proposal. Afterwards you will need to complete Repeatable Feature QuestSoul without Life for each relic you wish to acquire. You will need to acquire an Astral nodule icon1.png  Astral Nodule and an Umbral nodule icon1.png  Umbral Nodule from Syndony in Mor Dhona(x22,y5). There are two options for how to do so:

Turn in the Astral nodule icon1.png  Astral Nodule and Umbral nodule icon1.png  Umbral Nodule to Ardashir in Azys Lla (x7,y11) to complete the quest and receive the Animated weapon.

Animated Weapons (iLvl 170)
Animated Hauteclaire Animated Hauteclaire (PLD) Animated Prytwen Animated Prytwen (PLD) Animated Rising Suns Animated Rising Suns (MNK)
Animated Parashu Animated Parashu (WAR) Animated Brionac Animated Brionac (DRG) Animated Berimbau Animated Berimbau (BRD)
Animated Lunaris Rod Animated Lunaris Rod (BLM) Animated Almandal Animated Almandal (SMN) Animated Elements Animated Elements (SCH)
Animated Seraph Cane Animated Seraph Cane (WHM) Animated Yukimitsu Animated Yukimitsu (NIN) Animated Deathbringer Animated Deathbringer (DRK)
Animated Atlas Animated Atlas (AST) Animated Ferdinand Animated Ferdinand (MCH)

Awoken Weapons (iLvl 200)

Main article: Awoken Weapons/Quest

Repeatable quest: Repeatable Feature QuestToughening Up

Awoken weapons have the same model as the basic ones, but with a colored glow.

You will need to complete Repeatable Feature QuestToughening Up for each weapon you wish to upgrade. This quest requires you to complete 10 dungeons with the Animated weapon equipped. You need to have the weapon equipped as you click the exit portal after each dungeon, and the dungeons must be completed in the order given in the quest. High level players can solo the dungeons unsynced by using the Unrestricted Party option. The dungeons you will need to complete are as follows: Dungeon Snowcloak, Dungeon Sastasha (Hard), Dungeon The Sunken Temple of Qarn (Hard), Dungeon The Keeper of the Lake, Dungeon The Wanderer's Palace (Hard), Dungeon Amdapor Keep (Hard), Dungeon The Dusk Vigil, Dungeon Sohm Al, Dungeon The Aery, and Dungeon The Vault. There will be 2 intermissions in which you have to talk to an NPC. After completing all 10 dungeons, turn in the quest to upgrade your weapon.

Awoken Weapons (iLvl 200)
Hauteclaire Awoken Hauteclaire Awoken (PLD) Prytwen Awoken Prytwen Awoken (PLD) Rising Suns Awoken Rising Suns Awoken (MNK)
Parashu Awoken Parashu Awoken (WAR) Brionac Awoken Brionac Awoken (DRG) Berimbau Awoken Berimbau Awoken (BRD)
Lunaris Rod Awoken Lunaris Rod Awoken (BLM) Almandal Awoken Almandal Awoken (SMN) Elements Awoken Elements Awoken (SCH)
Seraph Cane Awoken Seraph Cane Awoken (WHM) Yukimitsu Awoken Yukimitsu Awoken (NIN) Deathbringer Awoken Deathbringer Awoken (DRK)
Atlas Awoken Atlas Awoken (AST) Ferdinand Awoken Ferdinand Awoken (MCH)

Anima Weapons (iLvl 210)

Main article: Anima Weapons/Quest

Anima weapons have a new model that does not glow.

Repeatable quest: Repeatable Feature QuestComing into Its Own

For Repeatable Feature QuestComing into Its Own, you will need to collect the following:

Trade these items with Cristiana in Mor Dhona (X:21.4, Y:5.4) for the items you need to turn in to upgrade your weapon.

Item Quick Reference
Unidentifiable Bone x10 Unidentifiable Shell x10 Unidentifiable Ore x10 Unidentifiable Seeds x10
Adamantite Francesca x4 Titanium Alloy Mirror x4 Dispelling Arrow x4 Kingcake x4
Anima Weapons (iLvl 210)
Almace Almace (PLD) Ancile Ancile (PLD) Verethragna Verethragna (MNK)
Ukonvasara Ukonvasara (WAR) Rhongomiant Rhongomiant (DRG) Gandiva Gandiva (BRD)
Hvergelmir Hvergelmir (BLM) Draconomicon Draconomicon (SMN) Tetrabiblos Tetrabiblos (SCH)
Majestas Majestas (WHM) Kannagi Kannagi (NIN) Nothung Nothung (DRK)
Deneb Deneb (AST) Armageddon Armageddon (MCH)

Hyperconductive Anima Weapons (iLvl 230)

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Main article: Hyperconductive Anima Weapons/Quest

Hyperconductive Anima weapons have a glow and some special effects added to their model.

Repeatable quest: Repeatable Feature QuestFinding Your Voice

For Repeatable Feature QuestFinding Your Voice, buy 5 Aether oil icon1.png  Aether Oil from Sundry Splendors for Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 350 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics each (Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 1,750 total) and turn them in to complete the quest and upgrade your weapon.

Item Quick Reference
Aether Oil x5
Hyperconductive Anima Weapons (iLvl 230)
Hyperconductive Almace Hyperconductive Almace (PLD) Hyperconductive Ancile Hyperconductive Ancile (PLD) Hyperconductive Verethragna Hyperconductive Verethragna (MNK)
Hyperconductive Ukonvasara Hyperconductive Ukonvasara (WAR) Hyperconductive Rhongomiant Hyperconductive Rhongomiant (DRG) Hyperconductive Gandiva Hyperconductive Gandiva (BRD)
Hyperconductive Hvergelmir Hyperconductive Hvergelmir (BLM) Hyperconductive Draconomicon Hyperconductive Draconomicon (SMN) Hyperconductive Tetrabiblos Hyperconductive Tetrabiblos (SCH)
Hyperconductive Majestas Hyperconductive Majestas (WHM) Hyperconductive Kannagi Hyperconductive Kannagi (NIN) Hyperconductive Nothung Hyperconductive Nothung (DRK)
Hyperconductive Deneb Hyperconductive Deneb (AST) Hyperconductive Armageddon Hyperconductive Armageddon (MCH)

Reconditioned Anima Weapons (iLvl 240)

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Main article: Reconditioned Anima Weapons/Quest

Reconditioned Anima weapons again have a new model.

Repeatable quest: Repeatable Feature QuestA Dream Fulfilled

This step is a bit more involved. For Repeatable Feature QuestA Dream Fulfilled, you will need to collect Umbrite icon1.png  Umbrite and Crystal sand icon1.png  Crystal Sand. The exact amount will vary due to RNG, but will generally be 57x-60x of each. Umbrite icon1.png  Umbrite can be purchased for Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 75 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics each (4275-4500 total), while Crystal sand icon1.png  Crystal Sand will require you to trade with Ulan in Idyllshire for certain items. Each trade grants 2 Crystal sand icon1.png  Crystal Sand. Most of the trade options are a poor deal, and some require items that are no longer obtainable.

The only recommended options are:

150 of each item are needed to trade for 60 Crystal sand icon1.png  Crystal Sand, at a total cost of either Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 6,750, or 150 Blue Crafters' / Gatherers' Scrip Token (3,750 scrip).

Depending on the economy when you are doing this, primal parts might be a very efficient way to obtain the sand. Make sure to check the Market Board. See Reconditioned Anima Weapons/Quest for other trade options and further details.

Once you have acquired the items, talk to Ulan to create Refined Crystal Sand and upgrade the stats on your weapon. Once the step is complete, you can turn in the quest and upgrade your weapon.

Item Quick Reference
Crystal Sand x57~60 Umbrite x57~60
Reconditioned Anima Weapons (iLvl 240)
Sword of the Twin Thegns Sword of the Twin Thegns (PLD) Shield of the Twin Thegns Shield of the Twin Thegns (PLD) Sultan's Fists Sultan's Fists (MNK)
Axe of the Blood Emperor Axe of the Blood Emperor (WAR) Trident of the Overlord Trident of the Overlord (DRG) Bow of the Autarch Bow of the Autarch (BRD)
Rod of the Black Khan Rod of the Black Khan (BLM) Book of the Mad Queen Book of the Mad Queen (SMN) Word of the Magnate Word of the Magnate (SCH)
Cane of the White Tsar Cane of the White Tsar (WHM) Spurs of the Thorn Prince Spurs of the Thorn Prince (NIN) Guillotine of the Tyrant Guillotine of the Tyrant (DRK)
Sphere of the Last Heir Sphere of the Last Heir (AST) Flame of the Dynast Flame of the Dynast (MCH)

Sharpened Anima Weapons (iLvl 260)

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Main article: Sharpened Anima Weapons/Quest

Sharpened Anima Weapons are, you guessed it, the same as before but glowier.

Repeatable quests: Repeatable Feature QuestFuture Proof for the weapon, and Repeatable Feature QuestCut from a Different Cloth and Repeatable Feature QuestSeeking Inspiration for the materials

For Repeatable Feature QuestFuture Proof you need to collect and turn in 50 Singing cluster icon1.png  Singing Clusters. You can get these from the following sources:

Item Quick Reference
Singing Cluster x50
Sharpened Anima Weapons (iLvl 260)
Sharpened Sword of the Twin Thegns Sharpened Sword of the Twin Thegns (PLD) Sharpened Shield of the Twin Thegns Sharpened Shield of the Twin Thegns (PLD) Sharpened Sultan's Fists Sharpened Sultan's Fists (MNK)
Sharpened Axe of the Blood Emperor Sharpened Axe of the Blood Emperor (WAR) Sharpened Trident of the Overlord Sharpened Trident of the Overlord (DRG) Sharpened Bow of the Autarch Sharpened Bow of the Autarch (BRD)
Sharpened Rod of the Black Khan Sharpened Rod of the Black Khan (BLM) Sharpened Book of the Mad Queen Sharpened Book of the Mad Queen (SMN) Sharpened Word of the Magnate Sharpened Word of the Magnate (SCH)
Sharpened Cane of the White Tsar Sharpened Cane of the White Tsar (WHM) Sharpened Spurs of the Thorn Prince Sharpened Spurs of the Thorn Prince (NIN) Sharpened Guillotine of the Tyrant Sharpened Guillotine of the Tyrant (DRK)
Sharpened Sphere of the Last Heir Sharpened Sphere of the Last Heir (AST) Sharpened Flame of the Dynast Sharpened Flame of the Dynast (MCH)

Complete Anima Weapons (iLvl 270)

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Main article: Complete Anima Weapons/Quest

Complete Anima weapons change their model yet another time, but this time they already come with their built-in light show.

Repeatable quests: Repeatable Feature QuestBorn Again Anima and Repeatable Feature QuestSome Assembly Required

This is one of the more grindy steps. Pick up the quest Repeatable Feature QuestBorn Again Anima. First you will need to complete the three dungeons Dungeon Sohm Al (Hard), Dungeon The Great Gubal Library (Hard), and Dungeon The Lost City of Amdapor (Hard). These can be done in any order and unsynced; however, you must complete the dungeons as the same job of the Anima Weapon you are currently working for to complete the requirements.

Next, you will need to farm aetheric density. This is the main grind. You can earn aetheric density by running a variety of Heavensward activities, including FATEs, dungeons, trials, and raids with your weapon equipped. The most efficient method is to farm Raid Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator (Savage) (A9S) unsynced 20 times. This can be done solo with gear at item level 610 or higher, or together with a few max-level teammates. Your progress may be viewed using the Enhanced Anima Glass Icon.png  Enhanced Anima Glass. Talk to the Verification Node after completing the grind.

You will also need to acquire a Newborn soulstone icon1.png  Newborn Soulstone via Repeatable Feature QuestSome Assembly Required, which requires you to collect and turn in 15 Pneumite icon1.png  Pneumite, which can be purchased from Sundry Splendors for Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 100 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics each (Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 1,500 total) or from your Grand Company quartermaster for Company seal 4,000 Company Seals each (Company seal 60,000 total).

Once these steps are complete, turn in the quest to upgrade your weapon.

Item Quick Reference
Pneumite x15
Complete Anima Weapons (iLvl 270)
Aettir Aettir (PLD) Priwen Priwen (PLD) Nyepels Nyepels (MNK)
Minos Minos (WAR) Areadbhar Areadbhar (DRG) Terpander Terpander (BRD)
Kaladanda Kaladanda (BLM) Mimesis Mimesis (SMN) Anabasis Anabasis (SCH)
Sindri Sindri (WHM) Sandungs Sandungs (NIN) Cronus Cronus (DRK)
Canopus Canopus (AST) Deathlocke Deathlocke (MCH)

Lux Anima Weapons (iLvl 275)

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Main article: Lux Anima Weapons/Quest

Lux Anima Weapons are the final form of this weapon series. They use the same model as the previous ones but now with very showy special effects.

Repeatable quest: Repeatable Feature QuestBest Friends Forever

You will need to complete the one-time quests Feature QuestBody and Soul and Feature QuestWords of Wisdom. Afterwards, for Repeatable Feature QuestBest Friends Forever you will need to complete 12 trials, which come in 4 groups. The groups have to completed in a specific order, but trials within a given group can be completed in any order. The trials are as follows:

You will also need to purchase 1 bottle of Archaic enchanted ink icon1.png  Archaic Enchanted Ink from Sundry Splendors for Allagan Tomestone of Poetics 500 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics.

After completing the trials and purchasing the Archaic enchanted ink icon1.png  Archaic Enchanted Ink, turn in the quest to complete the final stage of your weapon!

Item Quick Reference
Archaic Enchanted Ink x1
Lux Anima Weapons (iLvl 275)
Aettir Lux Aettir Lux (PLD) Priwen Lux Priwen Lux (PLD) Nyepels Lux Nyepels Lux (MNK)
Minos Lux Minos Lux (WAR) Areadbhar Lux Areadbhar Lux (DRG) Terpander Lux Terpander Lux (BRD)
Kaladanda Lux Kaladanda Lux (BLM) Mimesis Lux Mimesis Lux (SMN) Anabasis Lux Anabasis Lux (SCH)
Sindri Lux Sindri Lux (WHM) Sandungs Lux Sandungs Lux (NIN) Cronus Lux Cronus Lux (DRK)
Canopus Lux Canopus Lux (AST) Deathlocke Lux Deathlocke Lux (MCH)

Gallery

Video presentation of all Anima weapons

Weapons can be viewed in these galleries. Individual galleries contain all stages of relic weapon for each job.

Anima Weapons Galleries
Dark knight icon1.png Dark Knight Paladin icon1.png Paladin Warrior icon1.png Warrior
Astrologian icon1.png Astrologian Scholar icon1.png Scholar White mage icon1.png White Mage
Dragoon icon1.png Dragoon Monk icon1.png Monk Ninja icon1.png Ninja
Black mage icon1.png Black Mage Summoner icon1.png Summoner
Bard icon1.png Bard Machinist icon1.png Machinist
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Anima Weapons Table

Weapon Tier iLvl PLD WAR DRK WHM SCH AST MNK DRG NIN BRD MCH BLM SMN
Animated 170 Animated Hauteclaire icon1.pngAnimated Prytwen icon1.png Animated Parashu icon1.png Animated Deathbringer icon1.png Animated Seraph Cane icon1.png Animated Elements icon1.png Animated Atlas icon1.png Animated Rising Suns icon1.png Animated Brionac icon1.png Animated Yukimitsu icon1.png Animated Berimbau icon1.png Animated Ferdinand icon1.png Animated Lunaris Rod icon1.png Animated Almandal icon1.png
Awoken 200 Hauteclaire Awoken icon1.pngPrytwen Awoken icon1.png Parashu Awoken icon1.png Deathbringer Awoken icon1.png Seraph Cane Awoken icon1.png Elements Awoken icon1.png Atlas Awoken icon1.png Rising Suns Awoken icon1.png Brionac Awoken icon1.png Yukimitsu Awoken icon1.png Berimbau Awoken icon1.png Ferdinand Awoken icon1.png Lunaris Rod Awoken icon1.png Almandal Awoken icon1.png
Anima 210 Almace icon1.pngAncile icon1.png Ukonvasara icon1.png Nothung icon1.png Majestas icon1.png Tetrabiblos icon1.png Deneb icon1.png Verethragna icon1.png Rhongomiant icon1.png Kannagi icon1.png Gandiva icon1.png Armageddon icon1.png Hvergelmir icon1.png Draconomicon.png
Hyperconductive 230 Hyperconductive Almace icon1.pngHyperconductive Ancile icon1.png Hyperconductive Ukonvasara icon1.png Hyperconductive Nothung icon1.png Hyperconductive Majestas icon1.png Hyperconductive Tetrabiblos icon1.png Hyperconductive Deneb icon1.png Hyperconductive Verethragna icon1.png Hyperconductive Rhongomiant icon1.png Hyperconductive Kannagi icon1.png Hyperconductive Gandiva icon1.png Hyperconductive Armageddon icon1.png Hyperconductive Hvergelmir icon1.png Hyperconductive Draconomicon icon1.png
Reconditioned 240 Sword of the twin thegns icon.pngShield of the twin thegns icon1.png Axe of the blood emperor icon1.png Guillotine of the tyrant icon1.png Cane of the white tsar icon1.png Word of the magnate icon1.png Sphere of the last heir icon1.png Sultans fists icon1.png Trident of the overlord icon1.png Spurs of the thorn prince icon1.png Bow of the autarch icon1.png Flame of the dynast icon1.png Rod of the black khan icon1.png Book of the Mad Queen.png
Sharpened 260 Sword of the twin thegns icon.pngShield of the twin thegns icon1.png Axe of the blood emperor icon1.png Guillotine of the tyrant icon1.png Cane of the white tsar icon1.png Word of the magnate icon1.png Sphere of the last heir icon1.png Sultans fists icon1.png Trident of the overlord icon1.png Spurs of the thorn prince icon1.png Bow of the autarch icon1.png Flame of the dynast icon1.png Rod of the black khan icon1.png Book of the Mad Queen.png
Complete 270 Aettir icon1.pngPriwen icon1.png Minos icon1.png Cronus icon1.png Sindri icon1.png Anabasis icon1.png Canopus icon1.png Nyepels icon1.png Areadbhar icon1.png Sandungs icon1.png Terpander icon1.png Deathlocke icon1.png Kaladanda icon1.png Mimesis.png
Lux 275 Aettir lux icon1.pngPriwen lux icon1.png Minos lux icon1.png Cronus lux icon1.png Sindri lux icon1.png Anabasis lux icon1.png Canopus lux icon1.png Nyepels lux icon1.png Areadbhar lux icon1.png Sandungs lux icon1.png Terpander lux icon1.png Deathlocke lux icon1.png Kaladanda lux icon1.png Mimesis Lux.png

Glamour

You can manually glamour your current weapon with the appearance of your Anima relic weapon (at it current state) if you have a Glamour Prism and the Anima weapon in your bags.

You can't put your anima relic weapon in Glamour Dressers, but you can use replicas that became available after Gerolt introduces you to a Restoration Node when completing Repeatable Feature QuestFinding Your Voice. Replicas became available gradually as you move through stages.

Achievements

Main articles: Anima Weapons Achievements

Anima Weapons are associated with several achievements.

End Game Progression
Content Unlock • Eureka Gear Guide • Level 100 Gear Guide
Zodiac Weapons • Anima Weapons • Eurekan Weapons • Eurekan Armor
Resistance Weapons • Resistance Armor • Manderville Weapons
Mastercraft Tools • Skysteel Tools • Resplendent Tools • Splendorous Tools

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