When Can I Start Rank 2?
When you
- Have Cleared Archer Rank 1
- Are at least Level 10 as an Archer
Archer Hunting Log Rank 2 Targets
Reward:
10,000Reward:
2,300Hornet Swarm
Number Required: 4
Just in case you thought that the Hornet Swarm looked exactly like the Midge Swarm from my Archer Hunting Log Rank 1 Guide, you would be exactly correct! More buzzing nuisances to disperse – with arrows. Hmm.
You can find these swarms South of the Mirror Planks. This includes up to the bridge towards Lilystone (but not over it) and on the approach to the gateway to the South Shroud.
Region/Area
Central Shroud: Bentbranch (South of the Mirror Planks)Nearest Aetheryte
Central Shroud: Bentbranch Meadows
Reward:
3,200Arbor Buzzard
Number Required: 4
A relative of the Northern Vulture and just as annoying, the Arbor Buzzard hovers around other Hunting Log targets. As is the family trait, they’re very aggressive. Unless you’re comfortable with enemies all around you, be careful with any AoE attacks you may have around here.
It’s Easy to Spot Arbor Buzzards!
Assuming another player did not just clear this log entry, or a related quest, a moment before you arrived the best place to find them is Lilystone:
Involved in FATE
Region/Area
Central Shroud: LilystoneNearest Aetheryte
Central Shroud: Bentbranch Meadows
Reward:
4,000Goblin Hunter
Number Required: 1
Poachers, Hunters – whatever title they have is irrelevant to you. If you’re a Goblin Hunter, you are not welcome in the Twelveswood. These funny, yet hardworking folk pop up throughout FFXIV’s storylines; some are enemies, some are friends. Right now, you have to beat a few of these senseless to let the Goblins know their activities are not welcome in the Shroud.
Since someone suggested it to me to help my daughter adjust to games, you’re not killing them, just sending them off to sleep for a while. Like a proverbial “naughty corner”, before they return to their hunting ways!
Region/Area
East Shroud: South of the Honey YardNearest Aetheryte
East Shroud: The Hawthorn Hut
Magicked Bones
Number Required: 1
Despite being a fantasy game, I’m glad that the dead/undead only crop up in certain locations in FF14, rather than a repeated theme. Magicked Bones are you first encounter with them if this is your first class and FFXIV hunting log.
Normally, you can only find them underground outside the entrance to the Tam-Tara Deepcroft dungeon. However, if the FATE below is on, this is outside around the tombs and some of the enemies in that FATE are Magicked Bones.
Involved in FATE
Region/Area
Central Shroud: Tam-Tara DeepcroftNearest Aetheryte
Central Shroud: Bentbranch Meadows
Mandragora
Number Required: 1
Walking vegetables. No really. And the Mandragora is the kindest and cutest-looking one of its kin. There are some really angry-looking veggies elsewhere in FF14! It is hard to get my head around these and the Sylphs both being seedkin, given how personable Sylphs are. I would say “embrace the differences”, but your Hunting Log says to squish a few instead.
Long live the log!
Region/Area
East Shroud: The Honey YardNearest Aetheryte
East Shroud: The Hawthorn Hut
Treant Sapling
Number Required: 1
The Treant Sapling is one of various types of Treant in the Twelveswood. The only difference, except compared to those that are autumnal-looking, is the size. The saplings can easily be found not far from Gridania’s Blue Badger Gate. Of course, that means it’s also easy for other players to find them. Don’t compete with others, come back and clear it later if needs be.
Note:
The coordinates listed nearby are just the approximate location of one. For others see the map, as they usually wander around on their own. Occasionally there may be two near each other, but I’ve not seen it often.
Region/Area
Central Shroud: Jadeite ThickNearest Aetheryte
New Gridania: Take the Blue Badger Gate
Reward:
4,500Wild Hoglet
Number Required: 4
If you’re looking to make boar leather, the Wild Hoglet is the wrong choice. You’ll want the Wild Boars. If, however, these are on your FFXIV Hunting Log, then you’re in the right place. Or you will be in a moment! As the name suggests, these are smaller/younger versions of the larger boars. These are found North of the Honey Yard, with a couple near a tunnel to the Bramble Patch, so if you’ve not cleared the Wild Boars, tick the Hoglets off then go get the boars.
Region/Area
East Shroud: The Honey YardNearest Aetheryte
East Shroud: The Hawthorn Hut
Reward:
5,000Lemur
Number Required: 4
I hope you’re not carrying mun-tuy beans, because a Lemur may look sweet but it will throw stuff at you if you threaten it. Lemurs seem to occupy a line between the main part of the Nine Ivies and the South-Eastern area. Who knows what secrets they’re protecting behind their defensive line? Maybe I’m thinking too deeply…or not at all. It’s hard to tell these days…
Region/Area
East Shroud: Nine Ivies (South East of the Hawthorn Hut)Nearest Aetheryte
East Shroud: The Hawthorn Hut
Reward:
5,300Faerie Funguar
Number Required: 4
The Faerie Funguar are off-shoots of (or ancestors of?) the Forest Funguar and are just as freaky. Honestly, there’s nothing nice and Fae about them! As with their kin, you can often see them “walking”, shuffling or creeping around.
I’m Just a Toadstool, Honest!
Half of the time, Funguars pretend they’re just everyday, ordinary toadstools. You know better. Hopefully.
Finding Faerie Funguar
There’s no named location on the map, but if you head South-East they can be found where ‘Nine Ivies’ is written and a bit further South.
Region/Area
East Shroud: Nine IviesNearest Aetheryte
East Shroud: The Hawthorn Hut
Reward:
5,500Giant Gnat
Number Required: 4
The first time I came across the Giant Gnats they genuinely freaked me out. Even now I can’t actually look at it when I have to fight one! These ‘gnats’ are related to the Ked and given they’re about the same height as my Miqo’te (possibly taller), the word ‘giant’ is really an understatement.
They’re found just east of the Aethyrite with one or two being around that entrance to the Bramble Patch.
If ever there was a pest worthy of being culled in the Twelveswood it’s this one. I’d say “knock yourself out”, but it’s them who need hitting. Hard.
Region/Area
East Shroud: East of the Hawthorn HutNearest Aetheryte
East Shroud: The Hawthorn Hut
Reward:
5,700Raptor Poacher
Number Required: 3
The Raptor Poacher Miqo’te are in the same location as the Wolf Poachers in the East Shroud. Leaving aside the distinct lack of any Raptor species in the area…your targets are the spear wielders. Though if you’re roughly on-level, try to only pick a fight with a few of them at a time – aggroing the whole group is far too easy!
Region/Area
East Shroud: Nine IviesNearest Aetheryte
East Shroud: The Hawthorn Hut
Reward:
5,900Antelope Doe
Number Required: 4
Antelope Does are really gentle and sweet-looking. When I was doing the photoshoot for the Hunting Logs, I even noticed that they had a sort of smile going on. It’s a shame you’re not given a reason these creatures have to be killed, especially in the Twelveswood. “Balancing nature” is about the only excuse I could think of. The group in the nearby map is out towards Buscarron’s Scar, heading towards the Central Shroud exit.
Region/Area
South Shroud: Upper PathsNearest Aetheryte
South Shroud: Quarrymill
Reward:
6,100Wild Boar
Number Required: 4
Well, I’ve just checked, like three times, to make sure this is a Wild Boar and not a Wild Hoglet! They look pretty much exactly the same, except for their size. Anyhow, unlike the hoglets, the boars are found inside the Bramble Patch and do yield Boar Skins for leatherworker crafting.
More importantly, it also makes it easy to tick it off your hunting log as they’re all in the same section of said Bramble Patch too.
Region/Area
East Shroud: The Bramble PatchNearest Aetheryte
East Shroud: The Hawthorn Hut
Total EXP Available
- EXP from Log Entries: 47,500
- EXP for Clearing Rank 2: 10,000
- Total EXP: 57,500
When Can I Start Hunting Log Rank 3?
Once:
- You have cleared Rank 2, and
- Reach at least Level 20 as an Archer.
TL;DR Broaden Your Horizons with the Archer Hunting Log Rank 2
You’re mostly based in the Central and East Shroud with this one, but you begin to foray into the South Shroud. Whether it’s for food, to protect the Twelveswood, or some other weird reason, you’ve taken out a bunch of creatures and the odd sentient here or there. I’m sure it’s for the greater good. Hopefully. Anyway, I hope this Archer Hunting Log Rank 2 guide was helpful for you. Some of Rank 3 has already been done, so I’ll see you soonish for that!
