FFXIV Star Admiral Attire: Cost, Vendor, and Dyes
The Star Admiral Attire costs 30,000 Cosmocredits after Mission of Gravity. See its vendor locations, five-piece prices, dyes, and visor.
By:
John Langan
Key Takeaways
- Patch 7.41 introduced the five-piece Star Admiral's Attire, which remains obtainable through Cosmic Exploration in Patch 7.5.
- Complete Mission of Gravity, then buy the pieces from Mesouaidonque at Oizys or another unlocked Cosmic Exploration zone.
- The full set costs 30,000 Cosmocredits, exactly matching the currency's storage cap.
- The coat costs 8,400, the trousers cost 7,200, and the helm, gloves, and boots cost 4,800 Cosmocredits each.
- All five items are level 1 all-class glamour pieces with two dye channels, and Outfit Glamour storage condenses the compatible set into one dresser slot.
- The helm supports visor-on and visor-off states, while Oizys credits are a different currency and cannot buy the set.
The useful question is not whether the outfit looks futuristic; it is how to unlock the exchange, avoid farming the wrong credit, and spend a full 30,000-Cosmocredit wallet without missing a piece.
How to Unlock the Star Admiral Attire Vendor
The purchase requirement sits in the Cosmic Exploration quest chain. Mission of Gravity starts from Searchingway at Phaenna (X:27.2, Y:13.8). You need a crafter or gatherer at level 10 and must have completed The Brightest Star.
Finishing Mission of Gravity unlocks Oizys. On Oizys, Mesouaidonque stands at (X:17.4, Y:24.5) and opens the Cosmocredit Exchange. The same vendor appears in the other Cosmic Exploration zones, so you do not need to return to Oizys for every later purchase once the set is unlocked.
- Switch to any level 10 or higher crafting or gathering class.
- Finish the Cosmic Exploration story through The Brightest Star.
- Accept Mission of Gravity from Searchingway on Phaenna.
- Complete the quest, travel to Oizys, and open Mesouaidonque's Cosmocredit Exchange.
That sequence is the important gate; collecting 30,000 Cosmocredits before the quest does not make the outfit appear early.
📌 Unlock check: if the Star Admiral pieces are missing from the exchange, confirm Mission of Gravity is complete on that character before troubleshooting the currency balance.
Star Admiral Piece Costs and Set Total
Mesouaidonque sells the outfit as five independent items rather than a coffer. Each is item level 1, equippable by every class from level 1, projectable, compatible with Outfit Glamour storage, and dyeable through two channels.
| Piece | Slot | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Star Admiral's Helm | Head | 4,800 Cosmocredits |
| Star Admiral's Coat | Body | 8,400 Cosmocredits |
| Star Admiral's Gloves | Hands | 4,800 Cosmocredits |
| Star Admiral's Trousers | Legs | 7,200 Cosmocredits |
| Star Admiral's Boots | Feet | 4,800 Cosmocredits |
| Full set | Five slots | 30,000 Cosmocredits |
The total is unusually easy to plan because the Cosmocredit cap is also 30,000. A capped wallet buys every piece in one visit, but any earlier purchase leaves a matching amount to refill before the set is complete.
💡 Budget check: if you want the strongest single-piece silhouette first, the 8,400-credit coat carries the fur collar and long cape; this is a styling recommendation, not an extra unlock requirement.
How the Dye Channels and Visor Work
Every Star Admiral item has two dye channels. That does not mean every metallic trim, light, or inner surface changes on every piece. Open the dye preview for the exact item and compare both channels before spending a rare color.
The coat has the clearest documented map. Channel 1 changes its black fabric. Channel 2 changes the red fabric and the red lights, while the green and blue lights stay fixed. The other pieces also expose two channels, but their affected surfaces should be judged from their own preview instead of applying the coat's map to the whole set.
The helm supports two visible states in the item database: visor on and visor off. The source supports the toggle itself; it does not establish the stronger live-article claim that the visor glow has a separate independent dye system.
✏️ Dye check: preview the coat and helm independently, because a color that dominates the coat's cloth may affect a much smaller panel on another slot.
Star Admiral's Attire is compatible with Outfit Glamour storage. Its pieces can share one dresser slot, and they remain individually selectable when you build a glamour plate. Since Patch 7.4, the system can also store a compatible partial outfit and accept missing pieces later.
Planning the 30,000-Cosmocredit Purchase
Cosmocredits come from missions, mech ops, and projects across Cosmic Exploration. Oizys credits are zone-specific and feed different Oizys activities, so a large Oizys-credit balance does not reduce the Star Admiral price.
If you are buying in stages, start with the pieces that define the look you want. The coat and helm create most of the armored-admiral silhouette for 13,200 Cosmocredits together. The trousers, gloves, and boots then finish the matching set for the remaining 16,800.
⚠️ Currency check: do not quote a fixed number of missions for 30,000 Cosmocredits; available missions, class choice, performance, and project state change the practical earning pace.
The set remains an in-game acquisition rather than a Patch 7.41 launch-window reward. Once Mission of Gravity is complete, you can return to the exchange when your balance is ready. Players comparing other appearances can browse more FFXIV glamour options without changing this set's unlock route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I buy the Star Admiral Attire in FFXIV?
Buy each piece from Mesouaidonque's Cosmocredit Exchange after completing Mission of Gravity. The Oizys vendor stands at (X:17.4, Y:24.5), and Mesouaidonque also appears in the other Cosmic Exploration zones. If the pieces do not appear, check the quest unlock rather than looking for a separate attire coffer.
How much does the full Star Admiral set cost?
The five pieces total 30,000 Cosmocredits. The coat costs 8,400, the trousers cost 7,200, and the helm, gloves, and boots cost 4,800 each. Because the Cosmocredit cap is also 30,000, one full wallet covers the exact set total with no balance left over.
What unlock is required for the Star Admiral Attire?
Complete Mission of Gravity in the Cosmic Exploration quest line. It starts from Searchingway on Phaenna at (X:27.2, Y:13.8), requires a level 10 crafter or gatherer, and follows The Brightest Star. Completing it opens Oizys and makes the Star Admiral items available at the Cosmocredit Exchange.
Does every Star Admiral piece have two dye channels?
Yes. All five item records mark the gear as dyeable with two channels. The affected surfaces differ by piece. On the coat, channel 1 changes the black fabric, while channel 2 changes the red fabric and red lights; the green and blue lights remain fixed, so preview both channels before applying dye.
Can the Star Admiral's Helm visor be toggled?
Yes. The helm's item record includes visor-on and visor-off views. That confirms the visible toggle, but it does not prove that the glow uses an independent third color rule. Treat the helm's two dye channels and its visor state as separate controls and check the preview for the final appearance.
Can the Star Admiral Attire use one glamour-dresser slot?
Yes. Star Admiral's Attire is compatible with the Outfit Glamour system, which stores its compatible pieces together in one dresser slot. The helm, coat, gloves, trousers, and boots still remain individually selectable when you create a glamour plate, so one-slot storage does not force you to display the full outfit.
Last reviewed 2026-08-21 against FFXIV Patch 7.5 — Maintained by WowCarry's FFXIV team.