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Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

How To Earn Seafarer's Cowries

By
Shane Williams

Patch 6.2 saw the addition of the Island Sanctuary which is an island that player’s can use to craft, farm and escape from the busy Warrior of Light lifestyle. This page will provide you with the necessary steps to obtaining Seafarer’s Cowries which is one of the currencies used to purchase things on your Private Island.

Speak with the Horrendous Hoarder to purchase stuff with your Seafarers Cowries.

What Are Seafarer’s Cowries Used For?

In order to start earning Seafarer’s Cowries you’ll need to first gain access to the Island Sanctuary which can be done by following this page: How To Unlock Island Sanctuary. Once you’ve gained access to the island, speak with the Felicitous Furball and complete Coziest of Cabins vision. This quest will take you through the necessary steps to finding the resources and building your cute little cabin.

Once you’ve built your cabin, speak with the Horrendous Hoarder and choose the “Purchase items with Seafarer’s Cowries’’ option. Here you’ll be shown all the items that can be purchased with that specific currency.

How To Get Seafarer’s Cowries

Seafarer’s Cowries are awarded to players by completing tasks such as Visions like The Coziest of Cabins, so you’ll want to work through these quests as you’ll save up your currency and learn more about how the island sanctuary.

Seafarer’s Cowries Rewards

Armour

Icon Armour Seafarer’s Cowries
Isle_Explorers_Hat.png Isle Explorer’s Hat 2,000
Isle_Explorer_Shirt.png Isle Explorer’s Shirt 3,000
Isle_Explore_Halfgloves.png Isle Explorer’s Leather Halfgloves 2,000
Isle_Explorer_Trousers.png Isle Explorer’s Trousers 3,000
Isle_Explorer_Culottes_.png Isle Explorer’s Culottes 3,000
Isle_Explorer_Boots.png Isle Explorer’s Boots 2,000

Mounts

Icon Mount Seafarer’s Cowries
Island_Mandragora.png Island Mandragora 12,000
Island_Onion_Prince.png Island Onion Prince 12,000
Island_Eggpant_Knight.png Island Eggplant Knight 12,000

Minions

Icon Minion Seafarer’s Cowries
Felictious_Fuzzball.png Felicitous Fuzzball 4,000

Hairstyles

Icon Hairstyle Seafarer’s Cowries
Modern_Aesthetics.png Modern Aesthetics - Tall Tails 6,000
Modern_Aesthetics.png Modern Aesthetics - Practical Ponytails 6,000

Orchestrion Rolls

Icon Orchestrion Roll Seafarer’s Cowries
Ochestrion_Roll_2.png A Quiet Moment Orchestrion Roll 4,000
Ochestrion_Roll_2.png Island Paradise Orchestrion Roll 4,000

Furnishings

Icon Furnishing Seafarer’s Cowries
Chocobo_Stable_Essenrtials.png Chocobo Stables Essentials 1,000
N/A Farmer’s Straw Bed 1,000
Coconut_Water.png Coconut Water 1,000

Consumables

Icon Minion Seafarer’s Cowries
Fieldcracker.png Fieldcracker 20
Hi_Cordial.png Hi-Cordial 60

Dyes

Icon Dye Seafarer’s Cowries
Ruby_Red_Dye.png Ruby Red Dye 500
Cherry_Pink_Dye.png Cherry Pink Dye 500
Canary_Yellow_Dye.png Canary Yellow Dye 500
Dragoon_Blue_Dye.png Dragoon Blue Dye 500
Turquoise_Blue_Dye.png Turquoise Blue Dye 500
Gunmetal_Black_Dye.png Gunmetal Black Dye 2,500
Pearl_White_Dye.png Pearl White Dye 2,500
Metallic_Brass_Dye.png Metallic Brass Dyee 2,500

Bardings

Icon Barding Seafarer’s Cowries
N/A Isle Pioneer’s Barding 4,000

Materia

Icon Type Seafarer’s Cowries
Green_Materia.png Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia IX 750
Green_Materia_2.png Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia X 1,500
Green_Materia.png Gatherer’s Guile Materia IX 750
Green_Materia_2.png Gatherer’s Guile Materia X 1,500
Green_Materia.png Gatherer’s Grasp Materia IX 750
Green_Materia_2.png Gatherer’s Grasp Materia X 1,500
Blue_Materia_.png Craftmans Competence Materia IX 750
Blue_Materia_2.png Craftmans Competence Materia X 1,500
Blue_Materia_.png Craftmans Cunning Materia IX 750
Blue_Materia_2.png Craftmans Cunning Materia X 1,500
Blue_Materia_.png Craftmans Command Materia IX 750
Blue_Materia_2.png Craftmans Command Materia X 1,500
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Square Enix
  • Platforms,
    Mac, PC, PS4, PS5
  • Genre
    MMORPG
  • Guide Release
    3 December 2021
  • Last Updated
    12 January 2023
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Welcome to our Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker guide! Endwalker is the fourth expansion for Final Fantasy XIV after the last expansion Shadowbringers. This guide currently contains the following:

NEW - Updated for patch Patch 6.2

Patch 6.0

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