Ready for more crunching and splatting of enemies? Good, because the FFXIV Pugilist Hunting Log Rank 3 requires just that, as you build towards becoming a Monk. This level takes you into all three original nations of the Eorzean Alliance, so there’s plenty of great scenery to see along the way.
But you didn’t come here to talk views, but to tick boxes yes? Well, if you insist! Here we go:
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 X:30.4, Y:19.3.
An alternative location is X:15.5, Y:33, near the entrance to Eastern Thanalan. The location is marked as the South Shroud Landing.
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.
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!)
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.
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!
I have been playing MMOs for about ten years and began writing guides to The Lord of the Rings Online in 2017. I've only been creating content about Final Fantasy XIV since 2022, but I am glad for the mix. My current games include LOTRO, FFXIV and the occasional Palia session too.