Question 1

What Are Unreal Trials in FFXIV?

Accepted Answer

Unreal Trials are a unique category of high-end content in Final Fantasy XIV. The developers take an Extreme trial from a previous expansion (like a fight from A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, or Stormblood), and "retune" it to challenge players at the current maximum level. This means that although the mechanics are the same as the original fight, the damage values, health pools, and overall difficulty are scaled up significantly. A new Unreal Trial is typically released with each major patch, offering a fresh challenge and serving as the primary gateway to the Faux Hallows system.

Question 2

Why Should You Complete FF14 Unreal Trials?

Accepted Answer

The main reason to complete the current Unreal Trial is to gain weekly access to the Faux Hallows mini-game. A successful clear, once per week, is the only way to unlock the mini-game board and earn the special currency, Faux Leaves. These leaves can be exchanged for highly valuable and exclusive rewards, including rare mounts, minions, and glamour sets. Additionally, many players seek to complete Unreal Trials for the prestige and personal challenge, as they are considered some of the most difficult "for-fun" encounters in the game outside of the current Savage or Ultimate raid tiers.

Question 3

How Does FFXIV Faux Hallows Work?

Accepted Answer

The Faux Hallows system is a weekly, two-part activity. Here's how it works:
    
        Step 1: Clear the Unreal Trial. First, you must form a party of eight players and successfully defeat the current Unreal Trial. You are allowed one clear per week for rewards (resetting every Tuesday).
        Step 2: Play Faux Hallows. After your clear, you must travel to Idyllshire and speak with the Faux Commander. This will initiate a mini-game on an 11-panel grid. You have a limited number of attempts to turn over panels to find matching pictures. Your goal is to find specific images, like the commander's portrait, which yield the best rewards.

The difficult part is consistently clearing the Unreal Trial each week. To bypass this challenging prerequisite and get straight to the mini-game, many players opt for a reliable boost service to handle the fight for them.

Question 4

How Many Faux Leaves Can You Earn Weekly?

Accepted Answer

The number of Faux Leaves you can earn per week depends on your luck in the Faux Hallows mini-game. A standard completion of the board (finding any matching pair) will reward you with a base amount, typically 10 to 15 leaves. However, there are two ways to earn more:
    
        Gift Box Bonus: Uncovering a special gift box icon on the board will award you an instant bonus of 25 leaves.
        Retelling Bonus: If you manage to find the Faux Commander's portrait, you will unlock a "Retelling." This allows you to play the entire mini-game a second time, potentially doubling your earnings for the week.

Therefore, with average luck, you might earn 10-40 leaves. With exceptional luck (finding the gift and the commander), you could earn up to 100 leaves in a single week.

Question 5

Where Can I Buy Faux Hallows Rewards in FFXIV?

Accepted Answer

All Faux Hallows rewards are purchased from the Faux Commander NPC located in Idyllshire (X:5.7, Y:6.1). He serves as both the quest giver for the Faux Hallows game and the vendor for its rewards. You simply speak with him and choose the "Trade Faux Leaves" option to view his inventory. Because accumulating enough leaves for top-tier rewards like mounts can take many weeks of consistent clears, a service that guarantees your weekly access is the most efficient way to work towards your desired items without the frustration of pugging a difficult trial.

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