FFXIV Island Sanctuary 6.3: All Rare Animals and How to Find Them

Final Fantasy XIV patch 6.2 introduced the Island Sanctuary, a highly-anticipated feature that allows each Warrior of Light to take a break from saving the world and relax on their own private islands. Though it’s more of a second job, honestly, as you’ll be tasked with gathering materials, crafting tools, constructing workshops, harvesting crops, and capturing wild animals as you transform your isle into a fully-functional production center. Amongst the wildlife that roam the isle are more rare and exclusive animals that you’ll have to have a little patience and knowledge in order to capture. In this guide, we’ll go over all the rare animals and exactly how to find them in Final Fantasy XIV Island Sanctuary patch 6.3.

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Capturing Animals in FFXIV Island Sanctuary

In order to capture an animal in Island Sanctuary, you’ll need the correct restraint depending on its size.

• For Small animals, craft the Makeshift Net:
  • 1 Island Branch
  • 2 Island Vine

• For Medium animals, craft the Makeshift Restraint:
  • (Requires Rank 6)
  • 3 Island Hemp
  • 1 Island Copper Ore

• For Large animals, craft the Makeshift Soporific:
  • (Requires Rank 8)
  • 2 Island Laver
  • 1 Island Sap
  • 2 Island Jellyfish

Once a capturing device is crafted, you can equip it by switching to Capture Mode.

Time-Based Rare Animals in FFXIV Island Sanctuary

The following animals will only spawn during specific hours of Eorzean Time (in-game) during any type of weather. To check on the time, you can click on the in-game clock until it switches to “ET” or “Eorzea Time”.

Glyptodon

• Location – (X: 31, Y: 11)
• Eorzea Time – 12 AM to 3 AM
• Size – Medium
• Leavings – Claw, Carapace

Island Billy

• Location – (X: 26, Y: 22)
• Eorzea Time – 3 AM to 6 AM
• Size – Large
• Leavings – Horn, Fleece

Lemur

• Location – (X: 20, Y: 26)
• Eorzea Time – 6 AM to 9 AM
• Size – Small
• Leavings – Fur, Claw

Star Marmot

• Location – (X: 15, Y: 19)
• Eorzea Time – 9 AM to 12 PM
• Size – Small
• Leavings – Fur, Claw

Apkallu of Paradise

• Location – (X: 19, Y: 11)
• Eorzea Time – 12 PM to 3 PM
• Size – Small
• Leavings – Egg, Fleece

Dodo of Paradise

• Location – (X: 16, Y: 12)
• Eorzea Time – 3 PM to 6 PM
• Size – Medium
• Leavings – Feather, Egg

Island Stag

• Location – (X: 20, Y: 19)
• Eorzea Time – 6 PM to 9 PM
• Size – Medium
• Leavings – Fur, Horn

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Weather-Based Rare Animals in FFXIV Island Sanctuary

The following animals will only spawn during specific types of weather, but at any time of the day. To check the current weather in Eorzea, hover over the small icon on your minimap.

Black Chocobo

• Location – (X: 13, Y: 11)
• Weather – Clear Skies
• Size – Medium
• Leavings – Feather, Fur

Ornery Karakul

• Location – (X: 20, Y: 23)
• Weather – Fair Skies
• Size – Small
• Leavings – Milk, Fleece

Grand Buffalo

• Location – (X: 12, Y: 17)
• Weather – Clouds
• Size – Large
• Leavings – Horn, Milk

Gold Back

• Location – (X: 31, Y: 28)
• Weather – Rain
• Size – Large
• Leavings – Feather, Egg

Yellow Coblyn

• Location – (X: 27, Y: 19)
• Weather – Fog
• Size – Small
• Leavings – Carapace, Fang

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Time and Weather-Based Rare Animals in FFXIV Island Sanctuary

The following animals will only spawn during both a specific time window and a specific weather pattern combined. Therefore, they are the most difficult animals to capture.

Griffin

• Location – (X: 15, Y: 22) – Requires Flying at Rank 10
• Time – 3 PM to 6 PM
• Weather – Clear Skies
• Size – Large
• Leavings – Feather, Claw

Paissa

• Location – (X: 24, Y: 28) – Requires Flying at Rank 10
• Time – 12 PM to 3 PM
• Weather – Fair Skies
• Size – Medium
• Leavings – Claw, Fleece

Tiger of Paradise

• Location – (X: 15, Y: 14)
• Time – 6 PM to 9 PM
• Weather – Fair Skies
• Size – Medium
• Leavings – Fang, Fur

Morbol Seedling

• Location – (X: 19, Y: 19)
• Time – 3 AM to 6 AM
• Weather – Clouds
• Size – Small
• Leavings – Carapace, Fang

Goobbue

• Location – (X: 33, Y: 16)
• Time – 9 AM to 12 PM
• Weather – Clouds
• Size – Large
• Leavings – Fang, Claw

Beachcomb

• Location – (X: 18, Y: 13)
• Time – 12 AM to 3 AM
• Weather – Rain
• Size – Small
• Leavings – Carapace, Claw

Alligator

• Location – (X: 17, Y: 24)
• Time – 6 AM to 9 AM
• Weather – Showers
• Size – Large
• Leavings – Claw, Fang

Twinklefleece

• Location – (X: 22, Y: 20)
• Time – 6 PM to 9 PM
• Weather – Fog
• Size – Small
• Leavings – Fleece, Fur

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That’s all the rare animals currently available in Island Sanctuary as of patch 6.3. We’ll keep this guide updated as new animals arrive. For more information on Final Fantasy XIV, check out our other guides here at Prima Games.

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