Aether Currents
Aether Currents are required to unlock the ability to fly on mounts. Each zone released in Heavensward (3.0) has 15 Aether Currents (with the exception of Azys Lla, which only has 5). Players are required to attune to all 15 Aether Currents to unlock flying in that zone. Some Aether Currents are found scatter through the zone (blue->green), others are rewarded by completing Main Scenario Quests and Side Quests (red->yellow). Aether Currents in field look like greenish blobs of wind, players can right click on them to attune. Players can check their attunement progress through the Aether Currents window under Travel in the main menu.
Unlock
Aether Currents are unlocked after completing the 3.0 Main Scenario Quest Divine Intervention. The same quest that awards the player the Black Chocobo and Aether Compass.
Aether Compass
Aether Compass gives you the bearing and distance of the nearest Aether Current upon use. It is used to locate Aether Currents in the field and can be found in your Key Items tab of your bag. If you lose it you can talk to Gibrillont at the Forgotten Knight to get another.
- Place your compass on your hotbar.
Locations of Aether Currents
Coerthas Western Highlands
Field:
| Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|
| (x30.5, y33.7, z1.3) | |
| (x9.3, y15.0, z0.8) | On the edge of a cliff. |
| (x16.2, y18.7, z0.4) | On the edge of a cliff. |
| (x20.5, y8.9, z0.3) | Inside a small run-down shack. |
| (x25.5, y27.1, z1.3) | Head to the Anvil but stay to the left, and go past the chocobo onto some rocks. |
| (x11, y18.6, z0.7) | On the Dreaming Dragon, jump up onto the darker rocks just below the current. |
| (x21, y34.5, z0.8) | South of The Bed of Bones, on top of the cave entrance |
| (x13.7, y7.7, z0.5) | Peak of a snowy outcropping, east side of the crevasse |
| (x24.2, y8.5, z0.3) | Go east from the Dusk Vigil entrance, it's tucked in a little nook |
| (x30.0, y19.3, z1.0) | On the northern area of Black Iron Bridge. |
| (x29.9, y24.8, z1,1) | Next to Black Iron Bridge |
| (x23.5, y8.9, z1.4) | At the very top of a large rocky out cropping |
| (x34.7, y26.2, z0.3) | Come in from the north side of The Warrens, and look for a little landing to drop down to. You'll see it on the next drop below |
| (x31.5, y11.8, z-1.1) | Gorgagne Mills, climb the stairs, jump onto the small roof, and then shimmy round the side |
Quests:
| Quest | Level | Coordinates | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Over Frozen Water | 50 | (x32.4, y35.8, z1.4) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Disclosure |
| For All the Nights to Come | 51 | (x16.9, y22.8, z0.7) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Sounding Out the Amphitheatre |
| Baby Steps | 51 | (x16.7, y22.8, z0.7) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Sounding Out the Amphitheatre |
| Protecting What's Important | 51 | (x16.5, y22.5, z0.7) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Camp of the Convictors |
| Purple Flame, Purple Flame | 51 | (x16, y22) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Camp of the Convictors |
The Dravanian Forelands
Field:
| Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|
| (x37.8, y28.3, z1.4) | On top of the arched tree straight ahead after entering the zone |
| (x36.7, y22.2, z1.1) | At the edge of the overhang |
| (x30.2, y24, z1.1) | From the Tailfeather aetheryte, follow the river north then south at the split to be able to get up to the node. |
| (x26.7, y22.6, z1.2) | Climb to the tip of the fallen statue. |
| (x19.6, y34.7, z0.7) | Follow the ground path around to the back of the cliff. |
| (x27.6, y39.2, z0.5) | At the very back of the Gnath pit |
| (x22.9, y20.4, z1.3) | You will have to go to the area around the Anyx Trine aetheryte to be able to access the node |
| (x12.7, y19.8, z3.8) | Climb to the very top of the Anyx Trine tower (stairs are located at the back of the room) and then go up the mountain. |
| (x9.3, y36.1, z0.5) | |
| (x25.9, y12.9, z1.5) | Climb the tree trunks to get to the correct area. |
Quests:
| Quest | Level | Coordinates | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Lesson in Humility | 53 | Ess Khas (x16.4, y23, z1.9) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Gnathic Deity |
| Some Bad News | 52 | Marcechamp (x31.9, y23.9, z1) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Where the Chocobos Roam |
| The Hunter Becomes the Kweh | 53 | Marcechamp (x31.9, y23.9, z1) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Gnathic Deity |
| Stolen Munitions | 52 | Vath Fleetfoot (x24.9, y19.7, z1) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Nonmind and Sidequest |
| Mourn in Passing | 53 | Alphinaud (x23, y19) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Lord of the Hive |
The Sea of Clouds
Field:
| Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|
| (x34.8, y20.3, z1.7) | |
| (x27.1, y27.7, z1.5) | Head to Rosehouse, and then go north, past the map marker for Ok' Gundu. |
| (x25.7, y38.2, z0.6) | |
| (x10.6, y34.2, z0.7) | Located below the Outpost, not inside it. |
| (x12.4, y29.1, z0.2) | It is located at the lower area |
| (x32.2, y36.3, z0.9) | Middle of the water |
| (x9.9, y19.3, z1.8) | Available upon completion of level 57 Main Scenario Quest Into the Blue. After heading down the staircase on the way to Ok' Zundu, hang a right onto the rocky area and it's towards the end. |
| (x23.8, y19.7, z3.9) | Available upon completion of level 57 Main Scenario Quest Into the Blue. Head into the center area, it's under a balcony. |
| (x26.1, y13.1, z2.7) | Available upon completion of level 57 Main Scenario Quest Into the Blue.Leave Ok' Zundu, and follow the path eastward. It's on a small patch of land. |
| (x32.2, y18.8, z3.5) | Available upon completion of level 57 Main Scenario Quest Into the Blue. Keep following the path around from Ok' Vundu Vana. It's on the top eastern edge of the longish island. |
Quests:
| Quest | Level | Coordinates | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clipped Wings | 50 | (x17, y37) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Disclosure |
| Bolt, Chain, and Island | 57 | (x11, y14) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Black and the White |
| Honoring the Past | 56 | Ishgard - The Pillars(x11, y11) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest He Who Would Not Be Denied |
| Sleepless in Ok' Zundu | 57 | (x9.6, y14.2, z1.8) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Black and the White |
| Flying the Nest | 57 | (x10.6, y14.8, z1.8) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Black and the White |
The Churning Mists
Field:
| Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|
| (x30.9, y35.8, z0.3) | Leave Moghome via the east tunnel and climb the rocky ramp on the east side of the cavern. |
| (x36.9, y26.1, z1.1) | Climb the mountain to the east of the map (southeast of the House of Letters). It's on a small, flat area near the top. |
| (x18.3, y8, z2.4) | Enter Tharl Oom Khash, head to the north of the area and climb the staircase. It's just to the left. |
| (x34.5, y15.8, z0.7) | In a bowl, to the back of the Monsterie |
| (x21.6, y20.3, z1.6) | Upon heading towards The Rookery for the first time, you'll see it on the path. |
| (x16.2, y20.7, z1.6) | Exit The Rookery via the western staircase and head to the southern edge of the floating rock. |
| (x17.7, y28, z1.2) | On a cliff overlooking Asah |
| (x7, y27.4, z2) | At the top of the palace in Zenith. |
| (x20.2, y26, z1.1 ) | Climb the tower, it's in the middle. |
| (x23.6, y19.6, z0.4) | At the edge of the lower area accessed by the path towards the Monsterie |
Quests:
| Quest | Level | Coordinates | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bathing Bully | 54 | (x29, y36) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Moghan's Trial |
| Waiting to Inhale | 54 | (x32, y15) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Heart of Ice |
| Road Kill | 54 | (x27, y33) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Leaving Moghome |
| Hide Your Moogles | 54 | (x12, y29) | Unlocks after completing The Bathing Bully and the Main Scenario Quest The Wyrm's Lair |
| Into the Aery | 55 | Foundation (x13, y11) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Ready to Fly |
The Dravanian Hinterlands
Field:
| Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|
| (x36, y26.5, z0.9) | Up on a ledge as you enter from the Dravanian Forelands |
| (x37.4, y21.5, z0.9) | Up on a cliff as you enter the zone |
| (x27.3, y26.7, z0.6) | Available after completing the level 58 Main Scenario Quest Leaving Idyllshire. On an outcropping behind some trees. You have to take the long way round via the Path of Knowing, so be careful when dropping down not to miss it. |
| (x23.2, y23.2, z0.1) | head for the edge of the eastern section of the map. It is on the Lower level. Drop down |
| (x17.8, y18.1, z0.8) | Atop the eastern side of a collapsed bridge. |
| (x19, y31.7, z1.6) | Available after completing the level 58 Main Scenario Quest Leaving Idyllshire. Atop a rocky outcropping overhanging the giant bubble. |
| (x20.8, y37.8, z1.6) | Available after completing the level 58 Main Scenario Quest Leaving Idyllshire. On broken bridge at Path of Knowing, drop down and use stairs |
| (x5.4, y33.1, z1.6) | Available after completing the level 58 Main Scenario Quest Leaving Idyllshire. Atop a cliff, next to an Orn Kite. |
| (x11.1, y23.9, z1) | Available after completing the level 58 Main Scenario Quest Leaving Idyllshire.In the middle of a bed of water with a lot of Morbols around. |
| (x6, y21.8, z1.2) | Available after completing the level 58 Main Scenario Quest Leaving Idyllshire. Atop a smaller cliff, near a group of bears. |
Quests:
| Quest | Level | Coordinates | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louder than Words | 58 | (x21, y18) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Great New Nation |
| Ebb and Aetherflow | 58 | Idyllshire (x7, y6) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest An Illuminati Incident |
| Taking Stock | 58 | Idyllshire (x5, y6) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Leaving Idyllshire |
| Forbidden Knowledge | 59 | Matoya's Cave (x6, y6) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Matoya's Cave |
| Saro Roggo's Common Life | 59 | Matoya's Cave (x6, y6) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Matoya's Cave |
Azys Lla
Field: There are no field-based attunements
Quests:
| Quest | Level | Coordinates | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systematic Exploration | 59 | (x21, y15) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The First Flight of the Excelsior |
| In Node We Trust | 59 | (x6, x10) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Systematic Exploration |
| Chimerical Maintenance | 59 | (x27, y10) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest In Node We Trust |
| Close Encounters of the VIth Kind | 59 | (x37, y11) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Chimerical Maintenance |
| Fetters of Lament | 59 | (x18, y31) | Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Close Encounters of the VIth Kind |