Stormblood MSQ List: Tracking Every Quest From Gyr Abania to the Far East

Stormblood represents a pivotal shift in the narrative structure of the realm, moving from the singular focus of Ishgard's dragon conflict to a dual-front liberation war. Spanning the regions of Gyr Abania and the Far East, the Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) line is extensive, comprising 122 quests in the base 4.0 expansion alone, followed by a dense series of patch quests leading into the next era. For players navigating this journey, keeping track of the mission sequence is vital for managing leveling expectations and ensuring that key mechanical unlocks, such as diving and regional flight, are not missed.

The progression is characterized by its geographical breadth. Unlike previous chapters, the story forces a massive relocation early on, taking the narrative across the world to Othard. This guide breaks down the full Stormblood MSQ list, categorized by level and patch, to provide a clear roadmap for the liberation of Ala Mhigo and Doma.

The Liberation of Ala Mhigo: Levels 60-61

The journey begins in Rhalgr's Reach, the staging ground for the Resistance. The initial quests focus on establishing the stakes of the conflict and introducing the Garlean presence in the region. Players often notice a sharp increase in difficulty regarding solo duties during this phase, reflecting the high stakes of the liberation effort.

1. Beyond the Great Wall (Level 60)
2. Lyse Takes the Lead
3. The Promise of a New Beginning
4. A Haven for the Bold
5. A Bargain Struck
6. A Friend of a Friend in Need
7. Signed, Sealed, to Be Delivered
8. Best Served with Cold Steel
9. Let Fill Your Hearts with Pride
10. A Familiar Face Forgotten
11. The Prodigal Daughter
12. Hard Country
13. Death by a Thousand Rocks
14. A Life More Ordinary
15. The Color of Angry Qiqirn
16. The Black Wolf's Pups
17. Homeward Bound
18. Where Men Go as One
19. Future Rust, Future Dust
20. A Dash of Green
21. Ye Wayward Brothers
22. Token of Faith
23. Crossing the Velodyna (Level 61)
24. In Crimson It Began
25. The Fires Fade
26. Bereft of Hearth and Home
27. Divide and Conquer
28. Lies, Damn Lies, and Pirates
29. Tales from the Far East

During "The Fires Fade," players will face significant story revelations that necessitate the shift to the Far East. The quest Not Without Incident serves as the gateway, unlocking the first dungeon of the expansion: The Sirensong Sea. Completing this dungeon is mandatory to reach the port city of Kugane.

The Far East and the Ruby Sea: Levels 61-63

Upon arriving in Kugane, the pace of the MSQ shifts toward political intrigue and the recruitment of allies across the sea. This section is critical because it introduces the underwater diving mechanic, which is essential for future exploration and specific MSQ objectives.

30. Not Without Incident (Level 61 - Unlocks The Sirensong Sea)
31. The Man from Ul'dah
32. Where the Streets Are Paved with Koban
33. By the Grace of Lord Lolorito
34. A Good Samurai Is Hard to Find
35. It's Probably a Trap
36. Making the Catfish Sing
37. Once More, to the Ruby Sea (Level 62)
38. Destination Unknown
39. Open Water
40. Boys with Boats
41. To Bend with the Wind
42. Confederate Consternation
43. The Solace of the Sea
44. The Arrows of Misfortune
45. The Last Voyage
46. Alisaie's Stones
47. Under the Sea
48. Of Kojin and Kami
49. In Soroban We Trust (Level 63 - Unlocks Diving)
50. Forever and Ever Apart
51. In Darkness the Magatama Dreams
52. The Whims of the Divine
53. Breaking and Delivering
54. The Lord of the Revel (Unlocks The Pool of Tribute trial)
55. Tide Goes In, Imperials Go Out
56. A Silence in Three Parts

In the Ruby Sea, the quest In Soroban We Trust is a major milestone. It grants the ability to breathe underwater indefinitely and perform the "water flip." Note that while you can dive, you cannot mount underwater in all areas until regional flight (Aether Currents) is unlocked. The trial The Pool of Tribute (Susano) serves as the mid-expansion climax for this region.

The Rebellion of Doma and the Azim Steppe: Levels 64-66

The narrative then moves to Yanxia and eventually the Azim Steppe. The Steppe is widely regarded as one of the most culturally rich segments of the expansion, focusing on the traditions of the Xaela tribes. Progression here is linear but involves several large-scale solo instances.

57. Life After Doma (Level 64)
58. A Glimpse of Madness
59. The Stubborn Remainder
60. The Ones We Leave Behind
61. A New Ruby Tithe
62. The Will to Live
63. Daughter of the Deep
64. Path of No Return
65. The Time Between the Seconds
66. All the Little Angels
67. Here There Be Xaela (Level 65)
68. The Search for Lord Hien
69. A Season for War
70. An Impossible Dream
71. Stars in the Dark
72. A Warrior's Welcome
73. The Heart of Nations
74. A Trial Before the Trial
75. In the Footsteps of Bardam the Brave (Unlocks Bardam's Mettle dungeon)
76. The Children of Azim
77. The Labors of Magnai (Level 66)
78. For Love of the Moon
79. Sworn Enemies of the Sun
80. The Undying Ones
81. A Final Peace
82. As the Gods Will
83. Nadaam
84. Glory to the Khagan
85. In Crimson They Walked
86. The Hour of Reckoning

The dungeon Bardam's Mettle at Level 65 is a notorious gear check. If equipment is not up to date (around Item Level 270-276), players may find the incoming damage difficult to manage. The quest Nadaam is a unique instance that mimics a battlefield scenario, requiring tactical positioning rather than just raw damage output.

The Fall of Doma Castle and the Return to Gyr Abania: Levels 67-70

The resolution of the Far Eastern conflict leads back to the Ala Mhigan front. This transition period often presents a "leveling wall" at Level 67, where the MSQ experience might not fully bridge the gap to the next quest requirement.

87. The Room Where It Happened (Level 67)
88. How Tataru Got Her Groove Back
89. Seeds of Despair
90. The Limits of Our Endurance
91. Broken Steel, Broken Men
92. The Doma Within
93. On the Eve of Destiny
94. The Die Is Cast (Unlocks Doma Castle dungeon)
95. The World Turned Upside Down
96. A Swift and Secret Departure
97. While You Were Away
98. Rhalgr's Beacon
99. The Fortunes of War
100. Rising Fortunes, Rising Spirits
101. The Lure of the Dream
102. The Lady of Bliss (Unlocks Emanation trial)
103. The Silence of the Gods
104. The First of Many (Level 68)
105. Strong and Unified
106. Hells Open
107. Heavens Weep
108. The Road Home
109. For the Living and the Dead
110. Above the Churning Waters
111. The Path Forward
112. With Tired Hands We Toil
113. Where Courage Endures
114. The Price of Freedom (Level 69 - Unlocks Castrum Abania)
115. Raubahn's Invitation
116. Liberty or Death
117. The Lady in Red
118. Upon the Great Loch's Shore
119. The Key to Victory
120. The Resonant
121. The Legacy of Our Fathers
122. The Measure of His Reach (Level 70)
123. Stormblood (Unlocks Ala Mhigo dungeon and The Royal Menagerie trial)

The final base expansion quest, Stormblood, concludes with two high-intensity encounters. The dungeon Ala Mhigo is followed immediately by the trial The Royal Menagerie. It is advisable to review current job rotations before entering, as the trial has a strict mechanical execution requirement compared to previous content.

Post-Stormblood Patch Quests: The 4.x Series

Completion of the base expansion is only the beginning of the endgame transition. The following 40+ quests bridge the gap between the liberation and the events of the subsequent expansion. These are essential for unlocking the high-level duty roulettes and progressing the storyline.

Patch 4.1: The Legend Returns

• The Scent of Silence
• A Sultana's Duty
• A Token of Trust
• Salt in the Wound
• The Mad King's Trove (Unlocks The Drowned City of Skalla)
• The Obscure Path
• Beyond the Borders
• Return of the Bull

Patch 4.2: Rise of a New Sun

• Hope on the Waves
• Divided Loyalties
• The Primary Agreement
• A Brave New World
• An Imperial Intrusion
• The Jade Stoa (Unlocks Byakko trial - Side content but story-linked)
• Hells' Kier (Unlocks Suzaku trial - Side content but story-linked)
• The Burn (Dungeon unlocked via later quests)
• (Note: 4.2 focuses heavily on the Doman Reconstruction and the political fallout of the empire.)

Patch 4.3: Under the Moonlight

• The Call of the Resonant
• The Primary Agreement
• The Wood's Will Be Done
• The Castrum's New Castellan
• The Lady of the Moon (Unlocks The Minstrel's Ballad: Tsukuyomi)
• Emissary of the Dawn

Patch 4.4: Prelude in Violet

• The Lost City of Rabanastre (Raid-related context)
• The Face of War
• The Shadow of the Empire
• The Burn (Unlocks The Burn dungeon)
• A Land of Hidden Depths
• The Monster in the Deep

Patch 4.5: A Requiem for Heroes

• The Ghimlyt Dark (Unlocks The Ghimlyt Dark dungeon)
• A New Founding
• The Parting Glass
• A Requiem for Heroes

This final quest, A Requiem for Heroes, serves as the definitive end to the Stormblood era. It sets the stage for the dramatic shift in setting that follows, concluding the Ala Mhigan and Doman arcs while introducing the mounting threat of the "Calling."

Key Unlocks and Mechanical Progressions

To navigate the Stormblood MSQ list efficiently, players should pay attention to several non-quest factors that impact speed and ease of play.

Diving Mechanic

Diving is unlocked automatically during the quest In Soroban We Trust (Level 63). You do not need to do side quests to gain the basic ability to breathe underwater. However, some areas of the Ruby Sea and Yanxia contain underwater caves and settlements that are inaccessible without progressing the MSQ to this point.

Aether Currents and Flight

Flight remains a localized unlock. Each zone in Stormblood (The Fringes, The Peaks, The Lochs, The Ruby Sea, Yanxia, and The Azim Steppe) has a set of Aether Currents. Five are typically tied to quests (four side quests and one MSQ), while ten must be found in the field. It is highly recommended to collect these while the MSQ takes you near their locations to avoid unnecessary backtracking once the final regional quest is completed.

The Level 67 Pacing Hurdle

Many players experience a slowdown around the Level 67-68 mark. If the MSQ does not provide enough experience to reach the next quest requirement, the following activities are the most efficient for filling the gap:

• Leveling Roulette: The daily bonus provides a significant chunk of a level.
• The Highest Level Dungeon: Spamming Doma Castle (Lv 67) or Bardam's Mettle (Lv 65) provides the best experience-per-minute outside of daily bonuses.
• Beast Tribe Quests: The Kojin (Ruby Sea) and Ananta (Fringes) beast tribes offer daily quests that scale with level, providing a steady stream of experience.

Summary of Essential Duties

As you work through the Stormblood MSQ list, these are the mandatory group duties you will encounter. Missing the minimum Item Level for these will halt your progress.

Maintaining an Item Level (iLvl) slightly above the minimum is recommended for a smoother experience. The equipment rewards from MSQ coffers are usually sufficient, but checking the market board or using Centurio Seals for iLvl 270/330/400 gear can provide a substantial safety net.

Navigating the Stormblood MSQ list is a marathon that rewards patience with some of the most intricate world-building in the genre. By understanding the quest flow and preparing for the gear and level requirements, players can focus on the story of resistance and liberation without the frustration of unexpected progression blocks.