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 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 in Ishgard or Gaufrid (x14.3, y9.6) in Rhalgr's Reach to get another.

• Place your compass on your hotbar.

Heavensward Aether Currents

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Coerthas Western Highlands

Field:

Coordinates	Description	Updated
(x20.8,y21.3,z0.5)		Yes
(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	(x16.4, y22.4, z0.7)	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.
(x14.5, y27.0, z1.2)	Inside the rubble of an old building.

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

NOTE: You will also have to complete Search and Rescue given by Laniaitte - The Sea of Clouds (x16, y37), to complete the "Honoring The Past" Aether Current.

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
(x29.5, y21.3, z0.4)	Up a small flight of stairs just north of The Arkhitekton
(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

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

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 (Quest)	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

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

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

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.

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)	69	Pipin	(x32.6, y22.9, z1.6)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Measure of His Reach

The Ruby Sea

Field:

Coordinates	Description
(x7.9, y28.9, z0.2)	In isle of Zekki (you must swim to an underwater cave)
(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

Quests:

Quest	Level	NPC	Coordinates	Additional Information
The Palace of Lost Souls	63	Kurenai	(x20.2, y20.1, z-2.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest In Darkness the Magatama Dreams
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
Pulling Double Booty	62	Hansaku	(x23.4, y9.1, z0.0)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Alisaie's Stones
The Price of Betryal	62	Yusui	(x31.4, y37.1, z0.3)	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest Boys with Boats
Tide Goes in, Imperials Go Out	63	Lyse	(x6.2, y12.3, z0.0)	Quest is a Main Scenario Quest

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

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

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

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	Unlocks after completing Main Scenario Quest The Time between the Seconds