FFXIV Guide: How to Use Pilgrim's Traverse Framers Kits

New Items in Patch 7.35: Framer's Kits Overview

Patch 7.35 of Final Fantasy XIV added two new framer's kits tied to Pilgrim's Traverse, the Patch 7.35 deep dungeon located in Il Mheg. Whether you have already completed all 100 floors or are still working through the early checkpoints, both kits offer distinct portrait frame options worth planning around before you spend your dungeon currency.

Unlocking Pilgrim's Traverse

To access Pilgrim's Traverse, travel to the Crystarium and find the Bright-eyed Child NPC near the Aetheryte. Completing the prerequisite quest unlocks the dungeon entrance in Il Mheg (Wolekdorf, X:29.9 Y:6.0). The vendor for both framer's kits, Ose Wyd, is also located in Il Mheg.

Currencies: Illumed Invocations and Illumed Aetherpool Glass

Two separate currencies drop from Pilgrim's Traverse, and each funds a different kit:

• Illumed Invocations: Awarded once per full floor-100 clear. Spend two to purchase the Distant Sanctum's Framer's Kit.
• Illumed Aetherpool Glass: Obtained when clearing checkpoints at floors 30, 50, and 70, and occasionally from Bronze Coffers throughout the dungeon. Spend ten to purchase the Pilgrim's Traverse Framer's Kit.

Because Glass drops at multiple checkpoints rather than requiring a complete run, the Pilgrim's Traverse Framer's Kit is the more accessible of the two for players still progressing.

Comparing the Framer's Kits

1. Pilgrim's Traverse Framer's Kit

• Accent: Features floral elements drawn from the dungeon's visual motifs.
• Background: Depicts a stained glass design from Pilgrim's Traverse.
• Impression: The dark fade on the background and restrained color palette may not suit every portrait theme, though the floral accents mix well with lighter frames.

2. Distant Sanctum's Framer's Kit

• Accent: Known for its dark crystal structure, providing a void-like appearance.
• Background: Tied to one of the dungeon's boss arenas, with striking crystalline design elements.
• Impression: Considered the more visually distinctive of the two, making it a strong investment for players who reach floor 100 regularly.

Both framer's kits draw their aesthetic directly from Pilgrim's Traverse—the choice comes down to whether you prefer botanical softness or crystalline drama in your portrait frame.

Key Item Acquisition

Both kits are purchased from Ose Wyd in Il Mheg. Players seeking to add both frames to their collection will find the Pilgrim's Traverse kit within reach in far fewer runs, while the Distant Sanctum kit rewards players who commit to completing the dungeon in full.