How to unlock the Mount Ordeals trial in Final Fantasy XIV

The Mount Ordeals trial is one of the many difficult pieces of content you can encounter in Final Fantasy XIV. You’ll work with a small group of players attempting to take on a difficult combatant. This may take you a few attempts as it can be difficult to get the timing down for the boss attacks and movesets. You may not complete it on your first attempt, but it should be a far easier task as you steadily learn the mechanics and share your knowledge with other players. Here’s what you need to know about how to unlock the Mount Ordeals trial in Final Fantasy XIV.

Where to find the Mount Ordeals trial in Final Fantasy XIV

The Mount Ordeals trial becomes available as you get closer to the end of the Main Scenario Quests for Patch 6.3. If you are not caught up with the Main Scenario Quests available in Patch 6.3, you will need to progress through the game until you arrive here. The post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quest that unlocks the Mount Ordeals trial is called Desires Untold. Before you reach this quest, you will need to complete Once More unto the Void, A Cold Reunion, Kindled Spirit, An unforeseen Bargain, King of the Mountain, A Dragon’s Resolve, and Paths Barred.

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When you reach Desires Untold, the Mount Ordeals trial will become available when you arrive at Khadga. However, unlike the Lapis Manalis dungeon from a few quests before this point, you will not be able to complete it with a band of NPC characters. Instead, you can only bring other player characters.

During the Mount Ordeals trial, you will face off against the Archfiend of Fire, Rubicante. Rubicante is attempting to destroy the voidgate at Alzadaal’s Legacy. Completing the Mount Ordeals trial will continue the rest of the Main Scenario Quest in Final Fantasy XIV.