Let’s return to the lands of Heavensward as we look at another Tribal Quest set in FFXIV: the Vath. This combat-oriented questline (formerly known as Beast Tribe quests before the Endwalker expansion) takes players to the chocobo fields of the Dravanian Forelands. This is where you can help the Vath. Specifically, there’s a tribe of the little beetle dudes that has separated from their species’ usual hive mind and now wants to strike out on its own. They would like the help of a seasoned adventurer to get them started. That’s you, by the way. So, let’s look at how to unlock the Vath tribe in FFXIV and check their vendor stock!

This particular questline is available to combat jobs Level 50 and above. That includes Blue Mage, for the record. You can then complete up to three quests for the Vath per day — leveling up in Reputation with the tribe until you reach “Bloodsworn” at the eighth rank. You can check this rank under the “Reputation” tab of your Character menu at any time. The other Tribal Quest ranks are listed there as well.

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Last but not least, you must also complete the Level 53 Main Scenario Quest “Lord of the Hive,” which is part of the Heavensward storyline. After which you can speak to the Vath Storyteller in the Dravania – The Dravanian Forelands (X:24.0, Y:19.7). They will set you up with the quest “The Naming of Vath.” After which point you will gain access to daily, repeatable quests. Just like all the other Tribal Quests in FFXIV!

Let’s still take a look at all of the quest locations for future reference. Each of these become available as you reach different Reputation levels. Unless otherwise noted, every quest is offered by Vath Deftarm in The Dravanian Forelands (X: 23.6, Y: 19.1):

“The Naming of Vath” (Level 50): Starting Quest
“Adventurers Don’t Get Cold Feet” (Level 50): Available at Maximum Friendly Reputation
“An Acquired Taste” (Level 50): Available at Maximum Trusted Reputation
“Your Enemy and Mine” (Level 50): Available at Maximum Respected Reputation
“Resistance is Futile” (Level 50): Available at Maximum Honored Reputation
“A Symbolic Friendship” (Level 50): Available at Maximum Sworn Reputation; completes the Vath questline

Just like most other Tribal Quests, you will receive three daily quests to complete every 24 hours. Most require you to simply go to a place, kill an enemy, use a special mount to interact with an object, or collect something. Pick up all three dailies at once and you can knock them out in roughly 10 minutes. However, you only get 12 total Tribal Quest “allowances” per day to use across all the different tribes in FFXIV. Note that you can always check your total remaining number of allowances from the “Timers” section on the Duty menu. You’ll find them near the bottom of the screen.

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Vath Tribe Items – FFXIV Tribal Quest Guide

As you complete daily quests for the Vath, you’ll earn experience, reputation, and a unique currency called Black Copper Gil. This can be turned over to the tribe vendor, Vath Stickpeddler in The Dravanian Forelands (X: 23.7, Y: 19.1). The vendor unlocks more and more offerings as raise your current Reputation rank with the Tribe. Some items are also available for regular old gil (i.e. the standard currency of Final Fantasy).

The fun stuff comes at higher levels of Reputation. Most of it is also cosmetic — such as a mount, a minion, and a set of Level 1 armor meant for use as a Glamour which is based on the look of the Vath. Though there are some low-level crafting materials. You can also buy Retainer Ventures here (just like from other tribes).

Items available for purchase using normal gil are found under the Purchase Items section of the Stickpeddler inventory and include the following:

Gnath Head – 40,000 gil
Vath Thorax – 130,000 gil
Gnath Arms – 30,000 gil
Gnath Abdomen – 70,000 gil
Gnath Legs – 30,000 gil
Mythrite Nugget – 2,376 gil
Hardsilver Nugget – 2,692 gil
Aurum Regis Nugget – 2,930 gil
Titanium Nugget – 2,692 gil
Black Firesand – 400 gil
Brimstone – 103 gil
Gysahl Greens – 36 gil
Sylkis Bud – 348 gil
Mimett Gourd – 348 gil
Tantalplant – 348 gil
Pahsana Fruit – 348 gil
Wind-up Gnath (minion) – 30,000 gil
Wind-up Vath (minion) – 30,000 gil
Kongamato Whistle (mount) – 200,000 gil
Gnathic Lamp Tree (furniture) – 10,092 gil
Gnath Thorax – 130,000 gil (available after unlocking Allied Tribal Quests for Heavensward tribes)

And here are the items available via Black Copper Gil Exchange:

Gnath Head – x9 Black Copper Gil
Vath Thorax – x9 Black Copper Gil
Gnath Arms – x4 Black Copper Gil
Gnath Abdomen – x4 Black Copper Gil
Gnath Legs – x4 Black Copper Gil
Venture – x1 Black Copper Gil
Unidentifiable Bone – x6 Black Copper Gil
Unidentifiable Shell – x6 Black Copper Gil
Unidentifiable Ore – x6 Black Copper Gil
Unidentifiable Seeds – x6 Black Copper Gil
Mythrite Nugget – x1 Black Copper Gil
Hardsilver Nugget – x1 Black Copper Gil
Aurum Regis Nugget – x1 Black Copper Gil
Black Firesand – x1 Black Copper Gil
Brimstone – x1 Black Copper Gil
Gysahl Greens – x1 Black Copper Gil
Sylkis Bud – x1 Black Copper Gil
Mimett Gourd – x1 Black Copper Gil
Tantalplant – x1 Black Copper Gil
Pahsana Fruit – x1 Black Copper Gil
Peace of Mind Orchestrion Roll – x4 Black Copper Gil
Gnath Thorax – x9 Black Copper Gil (available after unlocking Allied Tribal Quests for Heavensward tribes)

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None of these items are particularly valuable on the Market Board. However, the minions and mount are nice to have for your collection! Ventures and Gysahl Greens are also quite good, but these are available at many other vendors throughout the game. Unidentifiable Shells and Unidentifiable Ore are at least somewhat valuable when converted into Grade 3 Topsoil to sell to players with gardens.

Arguably, though, the Vath Tribal Quests are mostly there to help power up your Level 50-59 combat jobs — such as the aforementioned Blue Mage. Ranking up with the Vath increases the amount of XP you get for each daily quest. Including when you reach the Bloodsworn rank. Plus, you get a bit of cash and a stipend of Allagan Tomestones of Poetics for each older Tribal Quest you complete! These can be converted into gil as well.

And that should be all you need to know about the Vath Tribal Quests in FFXIV! Best of luck helping your chitinous new friends strike out on their own in Eorzea.

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