How to get a Dawntrail (Phantom) relic weapon in FFXIV

What’s Happening

So get this: If you want to make Dawntrail’s Phantom relic weapon, you don’t necessary have to participate in the Occult Crescent.

We explain how to make the weapon here. Follow Followed Like Thread Link copied to clipboard Add us on By Julia Lee Updated Jan 29, 2026, 1:20 PM EST Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail How to start making the best weapon in Dawntrail How to get a Dawntrail (Phantom) relic weapon in FFXIV Image: Square Enix via Polygon Jump Links Relic weapons, broke down Step 1: How to get your Phantom Penumbrae weapon Step 2: Upgrade to a Phantom Umbrae weapon Step 3: How to get your Phantom Obscurum weapon The sun is shining and the Dawntrail field operation and relic weapon is here, as of patch 7. (and honestly, same)

For those wanting to get a jump on the relic grind, we got your back, as we detail how to get the Phantom relic weapon in FFXIV below.

The Details

Just like other relics, the Phantom relic is no joke and it requires quite a bit of play either in the Occult Crescent (the Dawntrail field operation) or some FATE grinding in the expansion’s zones. Below we explain what FFXIV relic weapons are and how to start your Dawntrail relic weapon.

29. : This post has been updated with the Phantom relic weapon steps for the Phantom Obscurum weapons, added in patch 7. Relic weapons, broke down Relic weapons are unique weapons for each job that need to be upgraded by following a series of quests.

Why This Matters

The best weapon in the Dawntrail expansion — though since all the steps aren’t out yet, you clutched’t be able to get there just quite yet. If this is your first relic weapon, know that you have quite the grind ahead of you, but also this stuff drops in patches, so you can do it as it releases to lessen the grind. (Or maybe you’re reading this guide years in the future and you’re gonna do it all at once!

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Key Takeaways

• Step 1: How to get your Phantom Penumbrae weapon This first step was added in patch 7.
• 25 and the weapon is item level 745 .

The Bottom Line

Step 1: How to get your Phantom Penumbrae weapon This first step was added in patch 7. 25 and the weapon is item level 745 .

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