Confirming the game context: this is Final Fantasy XIV

This guide is specifically for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) and its limited-time Moogle Treasure Trove event. Everything referenced here is FFXIV content: the three starting city-states, the Itinerant Moogle, the Mogpendium, FATE zones like Lakeland and Kholusia, Treasure Map dungeons, Alliance Raids, and PvP modes such as Hidden Gorge and Frontline.

What you’ll learn

You’ll learn how to unlock the Mogpendium, how to clear the event’s one-time and weekly objectives efficiently, and which repeatable activities tend to be the best time-to-tomestone options—so you can secure the Miner’s Earring (and other rewards) with minimal wasted queue time and grinding. Along the way, you’ll also see where gil pressure commonly shows up (repairs, materia, crafted gear, and Market Board costs) while you’re farming.

How the Moogle Treasure Trove works (quick overview)

The event revolves around earning Irregular Tomestones from eligible duties and activities, then exchanging them at the Itinerant Moogle for rewards. Your best results come from combining three layers of progress:

• Ultimog Challenge: one-time per event, usually a big chunk of tomestones.
• Minimog Challenge: rotates weekly, smaller payout, often very fast.
• Weekly objective: changes weekly and pays a solid amount.

After those, you “top off” with a repeatable farm that fits your playstyle (PvP, Alliance Raids, Gold Saucer GATEs, etc.).

Step 1: Find the Itinerant Moogle and unlock the Mogpendium

Where to go

If this is your first Treasure Trove, go to any starting city-state main plaza and look for the Itinerant Moogle icon. You’ll find one in:

• Limsa Lominsa (Upper Decks main plaza)
• Gridania (New Gridania main plaza)
• Ul’dah (Steps of Nald main plaza)

Talk to the moogle to receive the Mogpendium.

How to open it later

If you’ve done past events, you likely already have it. Open your Mogpendium from the menu (Collections section, under Duty-related collections depending on your UI layout). The Mogpendium lists the current objectives and your progress.

Step 2: Prioritize the Miner’s Earring (and understand its cost)

The headline new reward here is the Miner’s Earring, a single-ear glamour piece themed with a pickaxe and lantern. It has a subtle glow effect on the lantern—noticeable in darker areas, but not an overpowering “neon” glow.

Because it’s a limited-time event item, the best approach is to plan your tomestones around reaching the exchange cost quickly, then decide whether you want to keep farming for other collectibles, MGP Platinum Cards, mounts, minions, or Triple Triad cards.

The biggest time-saver in the source strategy is using the Ultimog Challenge that requires entering Treasure Map dungeons. The key detail: you typically only need to enter the treasure dungeon instance for credit, not fully clear it.

Best map choice for speed: Timeworn Gazelleskin

For fast, low-stress entries, older 8-player maps like Timeworn Gazelleskin are a strong pick because they’re easier at modern power levels and can still open a portal to the dungeon instance. They’re level 70-era content, which helps keep runs quick.

Important: leaving the instance may not count—dying does

If your goal is pure speed and the objective only checks “entered,” there’s a quirky but effective method:

• Enter the treasure dungeon instance.
• Get defeated by the first enemies you find.
• Confirm you see the failure state/defeat outcome so the game registers the attempt.

In many cases, using “Leave instance” does not advance the counter, while being defeated does. If you prefer the intended gameplay (and extra loot chances), clear normally with a group—older map dungeons can still drop materials, minions, mounts, and glamour that may regain Market Board value later when fewer people run them.

Why this can be good for gil-minded players

Even if you’re only entering for the objective, consider doing at least a few full clears if you have a reliable group. Treasure dungeons can produce items that sell well during low supply periods, supporting a sustainable FFXIV gil income without needing to spam the same duty for hours.

Step 4: Finish the Minimog Challenge (usually FATEs)

The Minimog objective rotates weekly, so your exact task may differ. A common version is completing five FATEs in specific Shadowbringers zones like Lakeland or Kholusia.

Take a look at: our breakdown of the best Treasure Trove rewards to prioritize

Lakeland vs Kholusia: which is faster?

• Lakeland: generally flatter and easy to traverse, so it’s efficient when the zone isn’t overcrowded.
• Kholusia: more vertical and can be awkward to route, but it may be faster if fewer players are competing for the same FATE spawns.

In practice, the “best” zone is often the one with less congestion. If one area is packed with players (including Blue Mages burst-clearing FATEs), you may spend more time traveling or waiting for spawns. Don’t be afraid to swap zones if your first choice feels slow.

What about Doman Mahjong?

Some weekly Minimog variants include playing a match of Doman Mahjong. It can be time-consuming compared to FATEs, and NPC matches typically don’t count for these objectives. If your goal is speed, FATEs are usually the safer bet.

The Weekly objective varies per player and per week. One player might get a specific trial, while another gets an Alliance Raid like The Ridorana Lighthouse. The important rule: you generally cannot complete Mogpendium objectives unsynced. You must queue normally and run the duty synchronized.

How to make the weekly painless

• Queue at peak times to reduce wait.
• If you’re a flexible role, consider swapping to tank/healer for faster queues.
• Use the weekly as your “anchor” activity, then farm tomestones with your preferred repeatable method afterward.

Best repeatable farms after your challenges

Once you’ve completed the one-time and weekly entries, you’ll usually be close to your target and only need a small amount more. The best farm depends on whether you prefer PvP, PvE, or low-attention side content.

Option A: PvP farming (efficient and multi-purpose)

PvP can be one of the most efficient ways to stack tomestones while also progressing other limited systems. Consider it if you’re also finishing Series rewards or chasing PvP achievements.

• Hidden Gorge: great if you’re also working on Rival Wings achievements. Community “revival” runs often happen on weekends, which can improve queue reliability.
• Frontline: useful if the current daily rotation lines up with your goals. Rotations change daily, so availability can matter.

If you’re short on time and want to avoid endless grinding, PvP’s “two birds, one stone” value can be excellent: tomestones, Series progress, and achievement tracking in one routine.

Option B: Gold Saucer GATEs (easy filler between queues)

Gold Saucer GATEs are strong as a background method while you wait on Duty Finder. Rewards vary by performance, so pick the ones you can complete consistently. For example, Air Force One is commonly considered a reliable option for steady payouts.

GATEs also pair nicely with reward planning: if you’re grabbing MGP Platinum Cards from the event vendor, you can effectively bank future Gold Saucer spending for new rewards without needing to farm MGP later.

Option C: Alliance Raids (steady, relaxed tomestones)

If you want something predictable with decent payouts, Alliance Raids are a comfortable farm. A commonly recommended choice is The Royal City of Rabanastre, which often feels easier than later Alliance Raids due to how modern gear scaling interacts with older encounters.

This can be especially appealing if you’re also watching your budget for FFXIV gil for raid consumables or materia—Alliance Raids are consistent, don’t require specialized setups, and keep your routine simple.

Option D: Blue Mage dungeon spam (niche but fast)

If you have Blue Mage tools and know the route, some dungeons can be cleared extremely quickly with the right crowd-control and burst combos. That said, the “best” BLU farms change from event to event depending on which duties are eligible, so always cross-check your Mogpendium’s eligible list before committing.

• Very cutscene-heavy duties: even if the payout looks decent, the time cost can be brutal.
• Low-paying trials: some trials offer surprisingly small tomestone rewards relative to queue and completion time.

Take a look at: this currency spending guide for planning your overall progression budget

Reward strategy: what else is worth buying?

After you’ve secured the Miner’s Earring, decide whether you’re collecting cosmetics, saving time on older grinds, or converting your remaining tomestones into long-term value.

High-value picks (time saved)

• Mounts and whistles tied to older Extreme trials if you don’t want to farm RNG drops.
• Minions that are otherwise locked behind niche grinds or RNG (some fishing minions are notorious).
• Beast Tribe-reputation rewards if you’d rather skip the rep climb.
• Triple Triad cards if you’re pushing toward card collection milestones.

MGP Platinum Cards (future-proofing)

If you don’t need anything else, MGP Platinum Cards are a clean “banked value” option. You can hold them even if you’re currently capped on MGP, then redeem later when new Gold Saucer rewards arrive.

Where gil fits in naturally

Treasure Trove events often change player behavior: more duties run, more drops enter the economy, and certain cosmetic items spike or dip on the Market Board. If you’re planning expensive upgrades—crafted sets, pentamelds, glamour collections, or housing décor—this is when players often look for how to get extra FFXIV gil without endless grinding. Keeping your tomestone plan efficient helps you spend more time on profitable activities and less time on low-yield queues.

For players who prefer to shortcut the prep side—repairs, teleport fees, food, tinctures, and materia—it’s common to set a budget for FFXIV gil so event farming doesn’t disrupt your usual progression spending.

Sample “fast path” checklist (use this as your plan)

• Unlock Mogpendium from the Itinerant Moogle in a starting city-state.
• Complete the Ultimog Challenge using quick Treasure Map dungeon entries (Timeworn Gazelleskin is a strong pick).
• Complete the Minimog Challenge (often five FATEs in Lakeland or Kholusia).
• Clear your Weekly objective via Duty Finder (synced only).
• Top off tomestones with one repeatable farm: PvP (Hidden Gorge/Frontline), Gold Saucer GATEs, or an easy Alliance Raid.
• Buy Miner’s Earring, then spend leftovers on your priority rewards (mounts/minions/cards or MGP Platinum Cards).

FAQ

Not always. Some Ultimog objectives only require that you enter the treasure dungeon instance. If you’re optimizing time, entering and taking a defeat can still grant credit, while leaving the instance may not.

Can I run Mogpendium duties unsynced to finish faster?

Typically no. Mogpendium objectives usually require synchronized runs through normal queueing. Plan around Duty Finder times and consider flexible roles to speed up queues.

Which is faster for the FATE objective: Lakeland or Kholusia?

Lakeland is easier to navigate, but Kholusia can be faster if Lakeland is overcrowded. Choose the zone with better spawn flow and fewer competing players.

What’s the most efficient repeatable farm if I’m also doing other goals?

PvP is often the best multitask route because it can progress Series rewards and achievements while you earn tomestones. It’s a strong option if you’re trying to avoid burning out on one type of PvE grind.

How much gil should I set aside while farming the event?

Budget for repairs, teleports, and any consumables you’ll use if you’re queueing harder content. If you’re preparing for endgame, many players also plan FFXIV gil for gear upgrades and materia so event farming doesn’t delay progression.