FFXIV Forgiven Mimicry Mount: How to Get It from Pilgrim's Traverse

Key Takeaways

The Forgiven Mimicry is a Patch 7.35 mount from Pilgrim's Traverse, FFXIV's fourth deep dungeon set in Il Mheg from Shadowbringers.
Two acquisition paths: exchange 99 First Light Relics at the dungeon's relic vendor, or receive it from Accursed Hoard sacks earned by clearing Floor 30 or Floor 70.
Not tradeable — unlike the Ornamental Shrublet, the Forgiven Mimicry cannot be listed on the Market Board, so earning it requires dungeon runs.
Lore note: despite its appearance, the Forgiven Mimicry is not a Sin Eater. It is an ambulating plant life that has adapted to the light-flooded environment of the First.
Audio feature: plays the Pilgrim's Traverse music track while riding, distinguishing it from the Pilgrim's Protector mount, which lacks this effect.

Patch 7.35 launched on October 7, 2025, adding Pilgrim's Traverse as FFXIV's fourth deep dungeon. A 100-floor lateral exploration set in Il Mheg, it packed one of the most visually inventive mount rosters of any deep dungeon — and the Forgiven Mimicry stood out immediately as a pumpkin-carriage creature wrapped in fungi, roots, and fairy-tale dread. Full dungeon details are available on the official Pilgrim's Traverse guide on the FFXIV Lodestone.

What Is the Forgiven Mimicry?

The Forgiven Mimicry is a plant-creature mount that mimics the aesthetic of a Sin Eater at a glance — the pale, root-laced design and carriage shape recall the monsters of Il Mheg's Shadowbringers era. However, the in-game description clarifies that it is not a Sin Eater at all; it is "an ambulating form of plant life" that has adapted to the First's light-saturated environment.

Design highlights:

Structured like a fairy-tale pumpkin carriage, with toadstool seating and floral accents woven through the roots.
Produces a satisfying stompy noise as it moves — the audio design is one of its most memorable details.
In flight, the mount maintains its full silhouette, making it eye-catching both at ground level and in the air.

The distinction between the Forgiven Mimicry and a true Sin Eater is also a collector talking point — riders can reassure bystanders that no transformation is imminent.

How to Obtain the Forgiven Mimicry

The Forgiven Mimicry is not marketable, so every acquisition path runs through the dungeon itself. There are two routes:

99 First Light Relics — First Light Relics are the primary currency earned inside Pilgrim's Traverse. Accumulate 99 and exchange them at the dungeon's relic vendor for the mount. This is the most reliable path, as relic drops are consistent across runs.
Accursed Hoard sacks — obtained by clearing Floor 30 or Floor 70 milestone encounters. The mount can drop from these sacks, but this path is RNG-dependent. Players who hit Floor 30 or Floor 70 clears repeatedly may obtain the Forgiven Mimicry before reaching 99 relics, or they may not — the milestone clear is still worth completing for the additional sack roll.

To enter Pilgrim's Traverse, travel to Il Mheg in the Shadowbringers zones and speak with Vanthau. The dungeon is tuned for level 91–100 players and requires completing the Shadowbringers main scenario questline to access Il Mheg. If you'd prefer a guided run, book a Pilgrim's Traverse carry to farm relics and clear milestone floors efficiently.

Visual and Audio Details

The Forgiven Mimicry has several design details worth knowing before you commit to the relic grind:

Stompy movement audio — the mount's footfall sound is notably satisfying and distinct from most other mounts. It has become a talking point among players who've added it to their collection.
Fairy-tale silhouette — the toadstool seat and root-wrapped carriage structure are immediately recognizable in the field, making it easy to spot in crowd shots and screenshots.
Pilgrim's Traverse music — the mount plays the ambient music from Pilgrim's Traverse rather than the zone's background track. The Pilgrim's Protector, a fellow Pilgrim's Traverse mount, does not share this property — so the Forgiven Mimicry's thematic audio makes it the more "complete" dungeon-themed mount of the two.

Quick reference:

Type: plant-creature
Source: 99 First Light Relics (relic vendor) or Accursed Hoard sacks (Floor 30 / Floor 70 clears)
Marketable: No
Music: Pilgrim's Traverse theme

With those design and lore details in place, the next step is approaching the grind efficiently.

Farming Tips for the Forgiven Mimicry

Since the Forgiven Mimicry requires dungeon participation, a few strategies make the grind more manageable:

Relic accumulation is the safe path — focus runs on reaching Floor 30 and Floor 70 milestones consistently rather than gambling on early sack drops. First Light Relics accumulate each run, so 99 is a matter of time.
Party play speeds progression — Pilgrim's Traverse supports up to four players. Coordinated parties clear floors faster, which means more relic-earning runs per session.
Don't skip Floor 30 and Floor 70 — these milestone clears reward Accursed Hoard sacks in addition to relics. Even if you're farming relics primarily, the sack from each milestone is a free extra chance at the mount.
The Ornamental Shrublet as a consolation — if you're running Pilgrim's Traverse for the Forgiven Mimicry, Silver Hoard sacks earned along the way have a chance to drop the Ornamental Shrublet mount (marketable). Worst case, you can sell duplicates.

A few common questions come up around the Forgiven Mimicry's acquisition and lore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Forgiven Mimicry tradeable?

No. The Forgiven Mimicry cannot be sold on the Market Board. Every acquisition path requires participating in Pilgrim's Traverse yourself — either via the 99-relic exchange or Accursed Hoard sack drops.

How many First Light Relics do I need for the Forgiven Mimicry?

99 First Light Relics, exchanged at the relic vendor inside Pilgrim's Traverse. First Light Relics drop consistently from runs, so this path is reliable even without favorable Accursed Hoard sack luck.

Which floors give Accursed Hoard sacks for the Forgiven Mimicry?

Floor 30 and Floor 70 milestone clears reward Accursed Hoard sacks. These can contain the Forgiven Mimicry mount among other rewards, though the drop is not guaranteed.

Is the Forgiven Mimicry actually a Sin Eater?

No. Despite the design similarities, the Forgiven Mimicry is described in-game as an ambulating plant life that has adapted to the light-saturated environment of the First. Its Sin Eater aesthetic is a mimicry — hence the name.

What level do I need to enter Pilgrim's Traverse?

Pilgrim's Traverse targets level 91–100 players. Entry requires completing the Shadowbringers main scenario questline to access Il Mheg. Speak with Vanthau in Il Mheg to enter.

What other mounts are available from Pilgrim's Traverse?

Pilgrim's Traverse rewards include the Ornamental Shrublet (Silver Hoard sacks, marketable), the Chandelier of First Light (Silver Hoard sacks, marketable), and the Forgiven Mimicry (relic exchange or Accursed Hoard sacks, not marketable). Completing floor 99 unlocks The Final Verse (Quantum) challenge for additional rewards.

Last reviewed 2026-06-16 against Patch 7.5 Trail to the Heavens — Maintained by WowCarry's FFXIV team.