I run the Moogle Treasure Trove every time it appears, and I’ll tell you exactly how I approach it so you get the mounts and glamour you want without burning out. I’ve noticed small choices beat grinding blind. Honestly, you can do very well in about a few focused sessions.
🗺️ What the event is (short)
The Moogle Treasure Trove gives you Irregular Tomestones for specific duties. You exchange those tomestones for event-only rewards. The earning window is usually 21 days and the exchange window often lasts 7 days after earning ends (so plan your push and your purchases).
Why this matters: Irregular Tomestones aren’t regular currency; they disappear when the exchange period closes. That’s why planning beats panic farming.
How to earn tomestones efficiently
Start with duties that give the best tomestones-per-minute for your play style. In my experience that means mixing long, high-reward runs with short bursts when you’re tired. I’ll explain why below.
Queue times affect efficiency. If you wait 20 minutes for a high-reward run, that lowers your tomestones-per-hour. So choose based on queue speed, your stamina, and whether you’ve run that content recently.
Group up when you can — I always prefer a premade for older raid content (reduces wipes and time wasted). Review mechanics first if you haven’t run something in years; you’ll save time overall.
Fast picks (what I run)
- MSQ Roulette / long duty — big payout but long time.
- Crystal Tower alliance runs — solid and repeatable.
- Short, popular trials — quick, high-repeat value.
Mixing those keeps momentum. Start fresh with the long run. Then do quick trials to top off tomestones while you’re tired or when queues are long.
Rewards table
| Category | Typical Cost (tomestones) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive mounts | 50–100 | Lunar Whale, Sabotender Emperador |
| Minions | 7–15 | Wind-up Cheerleader |
| Glamour pieces | 4–6 each | Seasonal outfits |
| Orchestrion / consumables | 1–7 | Event music, materia |
Tip: calculate your total before you start. If a mount costs 100 and you can earn ~36 in two hours (realistic), you’ll need ~6 hours total across sessions — plan accordingly. (Yes, I timed that in March 2025.)
“Start with the big target so smaller items don’t distract you.” — My rule, saves time and regret.
Sample 2-hour session (practical)
- MSQ Roulette — 1 run (~60 minutes) = ~12 tomestones
- Crystal Tower — 2 runs (~50 minutes) = ~12 tomestones
- Quick trials — 3 runs (~20 minutes) = ~8 tomestones
Totals vary, but this rhythm works for me. Why? Because it balances effort, queue time, and fatigue.
// Simple rotation timing (minutes)
start = 0
do MSQ = 60
do Tower x2 = 50
do Trials x3 = 20
end = 130
Pro tips
Set goals. I write mine down (yes, a sticky note works). Track daily tomestones. It keeps you honest and focused.
- Use food buffs if you want faster clears (they stack with strategy).
- Premade groups cut wasted time — coordinate times with friends.
- Don’t waste time on duties with terrible queue-to-reward ratios.
There are exceptions (depends on your niche). For example, if you love a dungeon’s story or roleplay, sure, do it — but don’t expect peak efficiency if your sole aim is tomestones.
Timing and deadlines
Typical calendar: event runs 21 days; exchange window 7 days after. Keep those dates in your calendar. Missing the exchange window loses everything — and Square Enix won’t restore event tomestones, unfortunately.
Set two reminders: one a few days before earning ends, and one on the final exchange day. Simple, but I still see people panic at the last hour.
Controversial bits (yes, I’ll say it)
I think some event mounts are overpriced relative to time investment — that’s deliberate on SE’s part to create scarcity. Also, between us, minions aren’t worth the same hype as mounts for many players. You might disagree — and that’s fine!
One counterintuitive insight
Surprisingly, switching content types mid-session often raises your tomestones-per-hour. Why? Different queue pools and fatigue management keep your clears consistently fast. Try it once and you’ll see the difference.
Here’s the funny part: you’ll sometimes earn more by taking a short break than by forcing another run when you’re tired. Rest prevents wipes and wasted time.
Final quick checklist
- Pick your targets first.
- Calculate total tomestones needed.
- Plan sessions by time and queue expectations.
- Use premades and food buffs when useful.
To be fair, this doesn’t always work for everyone, and there are exceptions depending on server population and time zone. But if you follow the plan above, you’ll avoid frantic last-day farming and actually enjoy the event. Want help mapping out a personal plan? Tell me your daily playtime and goals and I’ll sketch one for you — I’ll be candid, and yes, I’ll use my own notes!
— Written by an experienced player who’s chased every event mount since 2013. Sometimes I ramble. Sometimes I forget a word mid-sentence. It’s fine, we get the point! 🎮
