I’ve played Final Fantasy XIV since before Shadowbringers, and the Pixie Beast Tribe in Il Mheg remains one of my favorite daily-grind stories. It’s whimsical, a little tricky, and rewards both collectors and players who want quick, repeatable progression. I’ll keep this short, clear, and useful — from how to unlock the tribe to the fastest way to hit Allied rank.
🧚 Who can do Pixie quests
You need to have finished the Shadowbringers main story and be level 70 on any Disciple of War or Magic. That gives you access to Il Mheg and the questline that starts at Lydha Lran. The unlock quest is called “Manic Pixie Dream Realm” and appears after the MSQ steps are done.
In my experience, undergeared players struggle with a few combat tasks here. Bring decent level-70 gear. This doesn’t always work if you’re trying the hardest objectives solo — there are exceptions.
✨ How daily Pixie quests work
After the intro, you can accept up to three Pixie daily quests each day (they reset at 15:00 UTC; that’s 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT on 26 November 2025). Quest markers are blue-plus icons. Tasks vary: kill targets, gather, or solve Pixie puzzles that use Il Mheg’s special interactions. I’ve noticed the puzzles are the ones that trip people up most.
Workflow I use:
1) Pick up all available Pixie dailies
2) Check objectives and group by area
3) Finish clustered tasks then turn them in📊 Reputation ranks (quick table)
| Rank | Points | Daily Quests | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral | 0 | 3 | basic consumables, gil |
| Recognized | 360 | 3 | glamour, housing |
| Friendly | 720 | 3 | minions, music rolls |
| Trusted | 1080 | 3 | emotes, consumables |
| Allied | 1440 | special | mount, achievement |
Each daily typically rewards about 60–70 reputation points, so doing all three gives roughly 180–210 points per day. That math means expect around 8–10 days from Neutral to Allied with steady play. Yes, that’s faster than many other tribes — surprisingly quick if you stay consistent.
🎯 Routes and speed tips
Memorize a route that minimizes backtracking. Start with whichever objective sits furthest in one direction and sweep across the map. I prefer starting north and moving south, but try both and pick what feels faster for your playstyle.
- Check all quest locations before moving
- Group combat tasks and run them together
- Use a flying mount when possible
- Teleport smartly — don’t waste gil
Quick tips: carry inventory space, keep a level-70 gear set ready, and watch the weather for a few objectives. (Yes, some quests have weather requirements; annoying but true.)
🛍️ What to buy — vendor highlights
The Pixie vendor sells unique glamour: Pixie Wings, Wind-up Pixie minion, Petal Dance emote, and several housing pieces that actually look like Il Mheg. The top prize is the Porxie mount at Allied rank — you’ll need bicolor gemstones for many purchases (earned from FATEs tied to Shadowbringers content).
“If you collect cosmetics, this tribe pays off fast.” — me, after spending too many gems
Collector’s note: plan how many gemstones you want to spend. The Porxie mount is adorable, but between us, it’s not worth bankrupting your gemstone stash unless you really want it. Controversial? Maybe. But I’ve seen people save months for a single mount and regret other missed items.
💡 Why this method works
Daily repetition wins because reputation gains are fixed. Grinding hard for one weekend won’t beat consistent daily turns. Why? The system limits per-day gains, so the fastest path is steady attendance. Simple arithmetic — and yes, I did the numbers.
📅 Practical daily checklist (copy this)
□ Accept all 3 Pixie dailies
□ Group objectives by zone
□ Do nearby FATEs for gemstones
□ Turn in quests before 15:00 UTC resetCombine Pixie dailies with nearby FATEs to earn bicolor gemstones while you’re traveling. It saves time and feels efficient — like killing two FATEs with one mount. The analogy: it’s packing a lunch for a day trip rather than buying overpriced food each stop.
⚠️ Caveats and odd truths
Not every step is guaranteed. Some quests have RNG drops or weather triggers, so results depend on your luck and your server’s population. Also, skipping a day won’t ruin your progress; it just slows the timeline. Oddly enough, taking one day off sometimes makes me play more deliberately the next day.
One small stumble: I once forgot to turn in quests and thought I’d lost a day. It happens.
Final practical pointers
- Set a daily reminder (consistency beats marathon sessions)
- Learn 2–3 efficient routes and rotate them
- Group up for annoying combat objectives
Want a short answer: do all three dailies every reset, grab nearby FATEs, and budget gemstones for the items you actually want. You’ll reach Allied in about 8–10 days if you stick with it. Trust me — I’ve been through multiple reputation grinds and this one is worth the run. Enjoy Il Mheg, and don’t forget to laugh at the Pixies now and then!
— a long-time player and writer who still squeals at good glamour.
