But you didn’t come here to talk views, but to tick boxes yes? Well, if you insist! Here we go:
When Can I Start Pugilist Rank 3?
When:
- You’ve cleared FFXIV Pugilist Hunting Log Rank 2 and
- You are at least Level 20 in that class/job.
Pugilist Hunting Log Rank 3 Targets
Reward:
20,000Reward:
6,300Overgrown Ivy
Number Required: 4
The more you venture through FFXIV, the larger some things get – but you remain the same size! Seems a tad unfair. Overgrown Ivy are larger version of the Microchu seen elsewhere. And there’s a FATE nearby here with an enormous (overfed) one, too!
You’ll find Overgrown Ivies in…wait for it, the Nine Ivies part of the East Shroud. Though there are definitely more than Nine around here.
Involved in FATE
Region/Area
East Shroud: Nine IviesNearest Aetheryte
The Hawthorn Hut
Reward:
6,500Smallmouth Orobon
Number Required: 5
Seriously, the maw on the Smallmouth Orobon looks as huge and ugly as the Bigmouth Orobon! Comparisons aside these fish-like critters flop around in the shallow river near Buscarron’s Druthers. And, as you can see, sometimes shuffle onto the ground too.
They are found along most of that river, so you’re not spoilt for choice as to which ugly fishies you want to punch. Ah, the therapeutic nature of being a pugilist, or monk-to-be!
Region/Area
South Shroud: Upper PathsNearest Aetheryte
South Shroud: Quarrymill
Reward:
6,700Forest Yarzon
Number Required: 5
Forest Yarzons seem especially creepy at night when the moon is shining. With that encouragement in mind, you’ll find this particular breed of ugliness en route to Fool Falls, not far from some Coeurls. Also, while Camp Bronze Lake is theoretically nearer, if you’re close to being on-level, then Aleport is much easier.
Region/Area
Upper La Noscea: OakwoodNearest Aetheryte
Upper La Noscea: Bronze Lake
Reward:
6,900Coeurl Pup
Number Required: 4
You know that cute little Coeurl Kitten minion you get really early on in FFXIV? Well, early-ish anyway. That kitten becomes a Coeurl Pup (no confusion there). Well I hope your sofa or garden is big for when kitty grows up!
Coeurl Pup Location
You can find the pups at Fool Falls in Upper La Noscea – you know, on the island with no Aetheryte. There are a few pups here, but also some full-grown ones. Just giving you a heads up.
Involved in FATE
Region/Area
Outer La Noscea: Fool FallsNearest Aetheryte
Outer La Noscea: Camp Bronze Lake
Reward:
7,100Bark Eft
Number Required: 3
The Bark Eft is one of various species of Eft across Eorzea and, as they do, you can find them in or near water. These murky green ones can be found in the tiny river that lies on the boundary of the Upper and Lower Paths in the South Shroud. The coordinates given are approximate, because you can find them anywhere along that river.
Thankfully, you don’t need many – so only defeat what you need so they’re around for the next person clearing their Hunting Log entry.
- Conjurer: × 3
- Thaumaturge: × 2
Region/Area
South Shroud: Lower PathsNearest Aetheryte
South Shroud: Camp Tranquil
Fallen Mage
Number Required: 3
The Fallen Mage is not just one that’s clumsy, or one that slipped across the line into evil. It’s dead. Well, undead. And so are the other enemies nearby.
On that score, be careful if you’re around Level 25-30. There are some tough enemies here that take ages to clear if you’re not on a particular quest.
That’s why I put dots on the minimap rather than circle the whole area. Try to avoid any undead that’s not your target – especially if they have the red star-like symbol over their heads. See ConsoleGamesWiki for aggression symbols if you’re unsure.
Region/Area
Southern Thanalan: Broken WaterNearest Aetheryte
Southern Thanalan: Little Ala Mhigo
Shroud Hare
Number Required: 3
Welcome to my favourite enemy name to hate… the Shroud Hare. I am completely guessing, but I think this giant slug was called that due to its feelers appearing like bunny ears.
It does make me wonder what the Loporrits would make of it being called a “hare”!
Where are Shroud Hares?
There are actually two main areas you can look in the North Shroud. Coordinates below relate to the northern/western-most area marked on the maplet.
Alternatively:
- The southern area starts at X:20.5, Y:29.5.
- I hadn’t remembered that you can encounter some in the Central Shroud around X:15, Y:24.
Region/Area
North Shroud: Alder SpringsNearest Aetheryte
North Shroud: Fallgourd Float
Reward:
7,600Ziz
Number Required: 5
There are many similarly-named creatures in FFXIV, but this is the One True Ziz. Or so it likes to think, anyway. These can be found mostly below ground level in Alder Springs and are due South-West of the Banemites. I think I found one on ground-level, but the rest were below – at least when I was mapping them.
Ziz in FATE
Region/Area
North Shroud: Alder SpringsNearest Aetheryte
North Shroud: Fallgourd Float
Reward:
8,600Corpse Brigade Knuckledancer
Number Required: 5
There are various classes of the Corpse Brigade in and around The Sepulcre in Southern Thanalan, but it’s the scowling, Corpse Brigade Knuckledancer Hyurs you’re after. Time to go fist-to-fist with them, dear Pugilist!
Thankfully you can clear this hunting log entry without going inside – assuming no other players are around. Various quests do bring you here, so be patient if others are nearby. If you’re even vaguely on-level, inside is pretty much a death trap with the number of enemies in there.
Involved in FATES
Region/Area
Southern Thanalan: Broken WaterNearest Aetheryte
Southern Thanalan: Little Ala Mhigo
Coordinates
Around X23.2, Y:8.6Database Entry
Corpse Brigade KnuckledancerReward:
9,400Clay Golem
Number Required: 5
If Pugilist is your first character or class, the Clay Golem is the first type of animated rockforms you’ll have to clear from your Hunting Log. But the 
MSQ introduces the idea really early on, so they’re not new.
Different golems are made from various rocks, such as Basalt or are described by their location, like the Crater Golem.
Yours is made of clay, but that doesn’t mean it’s soft!
Where are Clay Golems?
These are dotted around in ones and twos South and West of Fallgourd Float. But bear in mind Alder Springs has layers/levels to it. The golems are usually on the lowest of the levels near the dots I’ve put on the minimap.
Region/Area
North Shroud: Alder SpringsNearest Aetheryte
North Shroud: Fallgourd Float
Reward:
9,700Coeurlclaw Hunter
Number Required: 5
The Coeurlclaw Hunter can be found in the northern part of the South Shroud. They are one of various classes (including the Poacher and Cutter) in this area.
The Hunter is Archer-class, which helps, because aside from hovering symbols, many of these Miqo’te look identical due to their face masks.
The coordinates below mark the outskirts of Coeurlclaw territory, but it extends East and North-East into Takers’ Rot. The Hunter the deepest in is at X30.4, Y:19.3.
Involved in FATEs
A Tale of Two-tails
The Coeurl King
Region/Area
South Shroud: Taker's RotNearest Aetheryte
South Shroud: Quarrymill
Reward:
10,000Apkallu
Number Required: 3
Apkallu are cute birds provide eggs and down for crafting and spit fish at you to interrupt your casting. Oh, that rhymed. And these birds apply to non-casters…soooo, never mind!
I’m not sure why you need to kill some of them – maybe like seagulls in our own cities they’ve become pests. Or it’s the fish-spitting.
Apkallu Location
You can find them on – and near – the road from Eastern to Lower La Noscea. However, there is also a convenient rock that a few always gather on. That makes it easy to clear this stage of your Hunting Log Rank 3. The rock’s coordinates are below.
Region/Area
Eastern La Noscea: BloodshoreNearest Aetheryte
Eastern La Noscea: Costa del Sol
Bigmouth Orobon
Number Required: 3
Now, I know other Orobons exist in Eorzea, but correct me if I’m wrong, don’t they all have gaping maws? The Bigmouth Orobon has as big a mouth as the others, right?
Anyhow, you can find them on the way to the Lower Paths from the Upper Paths of the South Shroud. Most are in the marshy, muddy water, but a few slither onto the tufts of grass around too. Just, “don’t get ‘et”. (Name that FATE!)
Region/Area
South Shroud: Lower PathsNearest Aetheryte
South Shroud: Camp Tranquil
Lindwurm
Number Required: 3
If you’re thinking that Lindwurms look a lot like Velociraptors, then you’d be correct! These ones inhabit the higher-level portion of the Central Shroud. I’ve put dots on the mini-map, but that’s incomplete, because another player was taking some down at the time.
You can also harvest Raptor Skins for Leatherworker crafting from a Lindwurm too.
Involved in FATE
Region/Area
Central Shroud: Sorrel HavenNearest Aetheryte
New Gridania: Take the White Wolf Gate
Total EXP Available
- Total EXP for All Levels: 78,800
- EXP Clearing Rank 3: 20,000
- TOTAL: 98,800
Note, this excludes any EXP gained for defeating the individual enemies and bonuses due to Rested EXP.
When Can I Start Hunting Log Rank 4?
Once:
- You have cleared Rank 3, and
- You are at least Level 30 as a Pugilist (or Monk).
TL;DR Make Sure to Enjoy Clearing the Pugilist Hunting Log Rank 3
I was kind of serious in my introduction. Sometimes achievements and logs can be too…results-driven. Don’t get me wrong, Hunting Logs are an excellent way to level and practice a new class or job. But the world FF14 gives us is wild and beautiful. Heck, even some of the enemies are.
So do take time occasionally to enjoy the journey, please. I’ll see you back here next week for Rank 4. Until then, enjoy FFXIV whatever your play style!
