Aether Currents

Introduction

Aether Currents are required to unlock the ability to fly on mounts. Each zone released in Heavensward (3.0) and Stormblood (4.0) 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 scattered throughout the zone, others are rewarded by completing Main Scenario Quests and Side Quests. Aether Currents in the 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.
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Aether Compass

The Aether Compass gives you the bearing and distance to 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 inventory. If you lose it you can talk to Gibrillont at the Forgotten Knight in Ishgard or Gaufrid (x14.3, y9.6) in Rhalgr's Reach to get another.

You can favourite this item to your hotbar to make it easier to access.
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Stormblood Aether Currents

The Peaks

Field:

Coordinates	Description
(x23.8, y31.8, z2.5)	Edge of a small cliff overlooking a tree and a lake
(x21.2, y22.0, z2.5)	At the edge of the terrace, slightly north of Specula Imperatoris
(x16.7, y31.9, z2.2)	Near some barrels overlooking a pond
(x10.8, y26.4, z2.5)	Edge of a cliff
(x8.2, y32.5, z2.2)	On top of a collapsed bridge section
(x27.5, y20.8, z1.5)	On a ledge
(x15.8, y16.9, z0.8)	Find the stairs at (x15.8, y14.2) go 2/3 of the way up and go left or right to drop down, proceed south to coordinates.
(x35.7, y11.6, z2.1)	On a ledge
(x26.7, y6.9, z0.8)	Starting at Ala Gannha go NW up two inclines, follow this path straight to the coordinates.
(x11.8, y5.8, z0.1)	On a ledge overlooking Rhalgr's Reach

A map showing the locations of aether currents in The Peaks

Quests:

Quest	Level	NPC	Coordinates	Additional Information
Closing Up Shop	69	Sagar	(x27.1, y36.5, z2.7)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Raubahn's Invitation
A Hunger for Trade	68	Ponderous Porter	(x27.7, y28.7, z2.7)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Where Courage Endures
Out of Sight	68	Brazen Brook	(x14.9, y36.6, z2.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Path Forward
Saint Sayer	61	Raganfrid	(x24.3, y6.8, z0.7)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Fires Fade
Liberty or Death	69	Raubahn	(x26.7, y36.2, z2.7)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Raubahn's Invitation

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The Fringes

Field:

Coordinates	Description
(x34.1, y30.0, z0.6)	Behind the elevated tent
(x29.6, y28.8, z0.4)	Next to some old ruins/rubble
(x35.7, y16.7, z1.6)	On a ledge below the path leading up
(x27.9, y21.6, z0.7)	On a cliff overlooking the village
(x25.0, y26.2, z0.4)	On a cliff with a barren tree nearby
(x17.4, y15.1, z0.0)	Lower ledge by waterfall
(x9.6, y27.8, z0.3)	On fallen tree
(x25.0, y11.1, z0.6)	On the edge of mountain
(x19.3, y4.5, z0.4)	Follow river far north as you can, on rock in river
(x11.7, y16.4, z0.6)	Under the bridge

A map showing the locations of aether currents in The Fringes

Quests:

Quest	Level	NPC	Coordinates	Additional Information
Eyes Bigger Than Her Stomach	67	M'zimzizi	(x30.1, y26.1, z1.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Rising Fortunes, Rising Spirits
Unexpected Guests	67	Prapti	(x27.0, y21.0, z0.6)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Lure of the Dream
The Hidden Truth	61	Serpent Marshal Brookstone	(x9.2, y10.9, z1.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Divide and Conquer
Magiteknical Failure	60	Loezkirz	(x8.4, y11.2, z1.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Signed, Sealed, to Be Delivered
The Silence of the Gods	67	Vajra	(x31.6, y16.6, z1.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Lady of Bliss

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The Lochs

Field:

Coordinates	Description
(x34.9, y31.6, z0.8)	Start at (x33.8, y30.6, z0.7), go up the stairs and turn right, head towards the end of the walkway and turn right to go down stairs, follow the path forward till you see it.
(x29.5, y22.8, z1.1)	Look for stairs off to your left and right as you approach the coordinates, go up either set of stairs and navigate to the listed coordinates.
(x23.6, y37.2, z0.4)	Edge of a cliff behind Sali Monastery.
(x13.3, y36.2, z2.0)	Edge of the cliff behind the tower. To get up the tower go to the stairs at (x14.6, y25.0).
(x18.0, y30.9, z0.3)	Start at (x14.6, y25.0, z0.0), head up the stairs and continue following the path upwards towards a bridge in the SE, enter the tower and exit it's southern side, drop down to the ledge on the left.
(x22.5, y16.3, z0.0)	Close to the lake's edge with a nearby tree.
(x34.9, y7.2, z1.1)	On a terrace.
(x14.3, y21.7, z0.2)	Navigate to (x13.3, y20.3, z0.4), head SE to the rock below, it's on the edge of the cliff.
(x15.0, y12.3, z0.5)	Follow the nearby path up and around to be able to jump down to the ledge.
(x8.6, y15.6, z0.6)	Navigate to (x16.9, y10.0, z0.4) run NE up the side of the cliff and enter the tomb, navigate west until you exit the tomb to The Royal Hunting Grounds, navigate to (x6.7, y15.9, z0.8), proceed down towards the top of the wall.

A map showing the locations of aether currents in The Lochs

Quests:

Quest	Level	NPC	Coordinates	Additional Information
Are They Ill Tempered	69	J'zula Tia	(x10.6, y22.5, z0.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Legacy of Our Fathers
If I Were a Fish	69	Dorothe	(x8.2, y20.5, z0.5)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Legacy of Our Fathers
A Rite to Rest	69	Betha	(x10.9, y21.0, z0.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Upon the Great Loch's Shore
It's a Zu Out There	69	Munifrid	(x11.3, y20.6, z0.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Upon the Great Loch's Shore
Stormblood (Quest)	70	Pipin	(x32.6, y22.9, z1.6)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Measure of His Reach

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The Ruby Sea

Field:

Coordinates	Description
(x7.9, y28.9, z0.2)	In isle of Zekki (swim to an underwater cave at (x12.2, y25.3, z-1.1))
(x31.4, y25.0, z0.0)	On rock
(x35.5, y20.5, z0.4)	On edge of cliff
(x22.7, y3.9, z0.0)	On the back of the boat
(x31.5, y6.4, z0.2)	On coral ledge
(x21.9, y9.0, z0.2)	On roof of hut
(x17.7, y7.5, z0.0)	On top of rock
(x8.4, y9.2, z0.2)	On edge of cliff
(x15.2, y38.3, z0.0)	On rock
(x29.9, y38.8, z0.1)	Behind rocks

A map showing the locations of aether currents in The Ruby Sea

Quests:

Quest	Level	NPC	Coordinates	Additional Information
The Price of Betrayal	62	Yusui	(x31.4, y37.1, z0.3)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Boys with Boats
Pulling Double Booty	62	Hansaku	(x23.4, y9.1, z0.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Alisaie's Stones
The Sword in the Stone	62	Slender Kojin	(x32.7, y18.5, z-0.7)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Of Kojin and Kami
The Palace of Lost Souls	63	Kurenai	(x20.2, y20.1, z-2.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Forever and Ever Apart
Tide Goes in, Imperials Go Out	63	Lyse	(x6.2, y12.3, z0.0)	Quest is a Main Scenario Quest

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The Azim Steppe

Field:

Coordinates	Description
(x23.6, y29.2, z-0.2)	Under banners
(x15.3, y34.4, z0.1)	On rocks north of village
(x8.6, y35.5, z0.0)	Southern edge of map
(x5.9, y28.4, z0.1)	Inside the cave
(x13.2, y20.9, z0.2)	Follow the river inside a cave passage
(x23.5, y20.4, z1.1)	Edge of Dawn Throne
(x16.1, y14.2, z0.6)	End of broken pillar jutting out of river
(x27.1, y12.2, z0.8)	Climb up cliffside and fall to lower ledge
(x36.3, y17.5, z-0.1)	End of broken bridge
(x33.9, y30.6, z-0.4)	Riverbed just outside Reunion

A map showing the locations of aether currents in The Azim Steppe

Quests:

Quest	Level	NPC	Coordinates	Additional Information
Mauci of the Seven Worries	66	Mauci	x12.7, y34.4, z0.0	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Undying Ones
Forty Years and Counting	66	Esugen	x23.0, y23.3, z1.1	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest For Love of the Moon
Sheep Snatcher	65	Sukegei	x28.2, y14.8, z0.2	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Heart of Nations
Words Are Very Unnecessary	65	Tamachag	x32.9, y28.3, z-0.3	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Season for War
Glory to the Khagan	66	Hien	x31.2, y12.1, z0.3	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Naadam

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Yanxia

Field:

Coordinates	Description
(x11.6, y27.7, z0.7)	Patio area of The Swallow's Compass
(x19.7, y32.7, z0.1)	Edge of broken bridge
(x16.1, y29.4, z0.4)	On ledge of tall rock
(x30.6, y37.9, z0.3)	Edge of cliff, south end of Castrum Fluminis
(x24.6, y30.9, z0.0)	By broken spears in divot under ledge
(x29.8, y23.4, z0.9)	In the archway
(x24.7, y21.2, z1.4)	Climb to top of cliff in Namai
(x31.4, y29.5, z0.1)	On ledge of rock
(x29.1, y16.8, z0.8)	On ledge behind aetheryte
(x39.3, y20.7, z1.5)	On rock

A map showing the locations of aether currents in Yanxia

Quests:

Quest	Level	NPC	Coordinates	Additional Information
Wolves and Weeds	64	Ryosen	x30.1, y18.9, z0.7	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Ones We Leave Behind
Whacking Day	64	Kohagi	x30.7, y18.0, z0.6	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Ones We Leave Behind
Fly, My Pretties	64	Honami	x30.5, y17.7, z0.6	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Stubborn Remainder
Something Smells	64	Fukata	x29.9, y15.6, z0.0	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Stubborn Remainder
All the Little Angels	64	Isse	x31.2, y28.9, z0.0	Quest is a Main Scenario Quest

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Shadowbringers Aether Currents

Lakeland

Field:

Coordinates	Description	Updated
(x5.7, y14.3, z1.1)	Back buttress on the middle level of the keep in The Ostall Imperative
(x9.4, y17.7, z0.5)	Ostall Imperative, north of the porter on a ledge
(x18.6, y18.4, z0.1)	Above a canopy on the north side of Radisca's Round
(x35.4, y11.1, z0.8)	On a platform next to a pile of lumber
(x32.0, y14.6, z0.4)	Due west of the Rak'tika Greatwood zone line
(x34.6, y17.0, z0.4)	At the tip of the plateau, approach from north side
(x37.3, y21.1, z0.3)	Atop a parapet just west of the Fort Jobb Aetheryte
(x35.5, y21.5, z0.3)	On a wall in a crumbling house, just west of Fort Jobb Aetheryte
(x30.1, y24.0, z0.1)	Atop the northern edge of a short plateau
(x33.5, y28.8, z0.3)	Atop a flight of stairs at The Accensor Gate

A map showing the locations of aether currents in Lakeland

Quests:

Quest	Level	Coordinates	Additional Information
An Unreasonable Request	70	(x7.4, y14.4, z0.6)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Logistics of War
The Astute Amaro	70	(x8.0, y17.0, z0.5)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Logistics of War
Imperative Repairs	70	(x6.1, y15.4, z0.6)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Logistics of War
A Jobb Well Done	70	The Crystarium (x12.0, y16.4, z)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Warrior of Darkness
Logistics of War	72	The Crystarium (x8.5, y9.7, z)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Crystarium's Resolve

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Amh Araeng

Field:

Coordinates	Description	Updated
(x14.8, y29.8, z0.6)	In the rafters of The Ladle
(x24.4, y35.5, z0.5)	Right at the map marker for The Pristine Palace of Amh Malik
(x23.9, y17.5, z1.4)	Behind The Rack in Mord Souq.
(x14.6, y16.7, z1.6)	On the railroad track, east of Twine
(x21.1, y9.0, z1.7)	Atop a structure in Mount Biron Mines
(x24.7, y28.0, z0.4)	Directly west of The Inn at Journey's Head
(x28.3, y32.2, z0.5)	The Derrick, directly south from The Inn at Journey's Head
(x30.9, y21.5, z0.9)
(x30.7, y15.3, z1.0)	On a giant rib-cage
(x29.8, y10.4, z0.5)	North of bridge when entering from The Crystarium

A map showing the locations of aether currents in Amh Araeng

Quests:

Quest	Level	Coordinates	Additional Information
A Vein Pursuit	70	(x11.3, y17.5, z1.6)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Dirty Job
Charmless Man	70	(x11.8, y17.4, z1.6)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Truth Hurts
Scavengers Assemble	70	(x12.9, y16.9, z1.5)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest On Track
Work to Live or Live to Work	70	(x26.8, y18.5, z1.2)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Working Off the Meal
A Fresh Start	77	(x15.8, y29.1, z0.5)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Crossroads

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Il Mheg

Field:

Coordinates	Description	Updated
(x20.3, y14.9, z1.1)	North of the entrance to the Mithai Glorianda
(x30.1, y6.0, z0.9)	Just northeast of the Wolekdorf Aetheryte
(x24.0, y8.7, z0.7)	Edge of a rock outcropping
(x25.1, y13.0, z0.0)	Where two rivers meet into the lake
(x21.8, y4.4, z1.1)	Up a staircase of mushrooms in Pla Enni
(x14.9, y10.1, z0.9)	Next to the leafman holding a pick axe
(x10.4, y24.8, z0.4)	The base of a large crystal spire
(x16.8, y24.6, z0.0)	The roof of a sunken house
(x23.1, y32.9, z0.2)	On a giant mushroom covered log
(x10.5, y34.8, z1.3)	Directly east of starting location, on top of a hill

A map showing the locations of aether currents in Il Mheg

Quests:

Quest	Level	Coordinates	Additional Information
A New Amaro	70	(x30.3, y8.3, z0.8)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Resounding Roar
The Path to Popularity	70	(x15.7, y30.4, z0.4)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Courting Cooperation
Delightful Decorations	70	(x9.2, y17.1, z0.3)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Unto the Truth
The Forbidden Lran	70	(x14.1, y32.6, z0.6)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Il Mheg, the Faerie Kingdom
Acht-la Ormh Inn	73	(x30.4, y7.5, z0.8)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Memento of a Friend

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Kholusia

Field:

Coordinates	Description	Updated
(x34.1, y17.2, z3.1)	Up on a ledge in Wet Whistle
(x20.2, y21.1, z3.4)	On top of a rock mound.
(x34.7, y9.7, z2.7)	The Duergar's Tewel, between the geysers
(x18.9, y13.4, z3.9)	Top of a rock outcropping, Southwest of Pit 8
(x11.0, y21.2, z3.2)	On the cliff just west of the Top Rung
(x7.6, y34.0, z-0.1)	East side of the isthmus connecting Barrow Island to Whisperwind Cove
(x17.6, y37.0, z0.1)	At the base of the Seagazer Lighthouse
(x23.8, y36.9, z0.5)	Atop a small hill just behind the houses of Gatetown (look for a small ramp way on the ocean side of the hill to get up to this one)
(x34.9, y24.0, z0.4)	Atop an outcropping just north of Stilltide
(x34.4, y32.5, z0.0)	End of a pier along the coast, next to a boat

A map showing the locations of aether currents in Kholusia

Quests:

Quest	Level	Coordinates	Additional Information
A Plankless Task	70	(x15.3, y29.5, z0.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Fickle Existence
Village of Woe	70	(x15.3, y28.6, z0.2)	Unlocks after Completing Main Scenario Quest A Fickle Existence
Fugitive of Fear	70	(x18.8, y17.9, z3.5)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Rich Veins of Hope
A Disagreeable Dwarf	70	(x12.4, y9.2, z4.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Meet the Tholls
Extinguishing the Last Light	79	(x18.7, y17.6, z3.5)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Breath of Respite

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The Rak'tika Greatwood

Field:

Coordinates	Description	Updated
(x34.6, y16.0, z-0.4)	Across Sleepaway Common, east of Fanow
(x26.3, y11.8, z-0.2)	On a collapsed wall in The Morningstars
(x31.7, y22.9, z0.3)	On a rock outcropping, Northwest of Bowrest
(x28.6, y15.5, z-0.1)	The Ox'Dalan Gap, just north across the bridge from Fanow
(x28.2, y25.5, z0.2)	On top of a cliff between The Wild Fete and Bowrest
(x4.2, y24.9, z0.0)	On plants growing out of the swamp
(x9.0, y17.9, z0.2)	Underneath tree roots in the Woven Oath
(x19.3, y22.6, z-0.1)	End of the Rotzatl River
(x8.8, y32.5, z0.1)	On a tree root above the swamp, directly northeast of the zone line to Lakeland
(x13.3, y31.6, z0.0)	North edge of the ruins of Fort Gohn

A map showing the locations of aether currents in The Rak'tika Greatwood

Quests:

Quest	Level	Coordinates	Additional Information
Stand on Ceremony	70	(x31.3, y16.9, z-0.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest In Good Faith
Suit Up	70	(x29.4, y17.8, z0.2)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Top of the Tree
The Great Deceiver	70	(x19.8, y27.6, z-0.2)	Unlocks after STARTING (not completing) Main Scenario Quest An Unwanted Proposal
What We Do for Family	70	(x18.8, y27.7, z-0.2)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest A Day in the Neighborhood
The Burden of Knowledge	75	(x30.5, y17.4, z0.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest In Good Faith

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The Tempest

Field:

Coordinates	Description	Updated
(x5.3, y19.4, z-4.9)	On edge of cliff overlooking Amaurot.
(x7.0, y13.6, z-4.6)
(x14.5, y16.9, z-4.3)
(x22.3, y18.0, z-3.6)	The Caliban Gorge
(x28.2, y15.9, z-2.5)	underground path starts at (x31.5, y16.2, z-2.0)
(x39.5, y16.8, z-1.7)	First hollow in the left hand side wall upon entering the Crock of Pearls (x38.0, y16.8, z-1.6).
(x35.7, y23.1, z-1.5)	Northeast of The Workbench, under a stream of water.
(x22.8, y11.2, z-1.7)
(x33.6, y9.4, z-1.0)	Follow path through the Where the Dry Return (x35.3, y9.1, z-1.2) out to the ledge.
(x29.1, y7.2, z-1.6)	Between rock ledges beneath the pillar southeast of the Kholusia map transition

A map showing the locations of aether currents in The Tempest

Quests:

Quest	Level	Coordinates	Additional Information
Community Cohesion	70	(x9.5, y28.2, z-8.2)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The End of a World
Debate and Discourse	70	(x7.2, y31.4, z-8.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The End of a World
Responsible Creation	70	(x13.7, y27.6, z-8.1)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The End of a World
Koal of the Cups	70	(x32.1, y16.6, z-2.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Waiting in the Depths
A Greater Purpose	80	(x8.8, y26.5, z-8.4)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The End of a World

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