FFXIV Doma Castle: Unlock + Boss & Loot Guide

Doma Castle Dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV

To unlock the Level 67 dungeon Doma Castle, you need to accept the Level 67 MSQ “The Die is Cast” from Hien in Yanxia (X:24.9, Y:12.8).

This MSQ is part of the patch 4.0 Main Scenario Questline for the Stormblood expansion.

Step-by-Step Unlock Guide

Doma Castle’s entrance at the Mercantile Docks in Yanxia / Final Fantasy XIV
Doma Castle’s entrance at the Mercantile Docks in Yanxia
  1. Accept the Level 67 MSQ “The Die is Cast” from Hien in Yanxia (X:24.9, Y:12.8)
  2. Travel to Monzen in Yanxia (X:18.2, Y:10.2) and wait for the operation to begin.
  3. Speak with Hien in Yanxia (X:18.5, Y:8.4).
  4. Talk to the Blue Skiff Captain in Yanxia (X:14.7, Y:14.2).

Detailed Unlocking Guide

“The Die is Cast” is an MSQ from the patch 4.0 storyline of the Stormblood expansion. So you’ll need to finish every MSQ leading up to it before it can be unlocked, including every MSQ from A Realm Reborn and Heavensward.

Once you’ve caught up with the main story, talk to Hien in Yanxia (X:24.9, Y:12.8) to begin.

In the story, the Doman Resistance is preparing a full-scale assault to retake Doma Castle from the Garlean Empire and its stationed Viceroy.

With every regiment in place, Lord Hien is ready to begin the attack.

Travel to Yanxia (X:18.2, Y:10.2) and interact with the destination to trigger a long cutscene.

The map location of the waiting area for the Doman assault / Final Fantasy XIV
The map location of the waiting area for the Doman assault

Watch the cutscene until the end to see how the Resistance breached the Garlean defenses and opened a path for you and the Scions to storm the castle.

Then, talk to Hien once more in Yanxia (X:18.5, Y:8.4) to learn more about the current situation on the battlefield.

Hien will confirm that Viceroy Yotsuyu is now completely trapped in the castle, giving you the opportunity to confront her.

After talking to Hien, speak with the Blue Skiff Captain in Yanxia (X:14.7, Y:14.2) to unlock Doma Castle.

This dungeon requires at least a Level 67 Disciple of War or Magic job and an average item level of 255 to enter.

Boss #1: Magitek Rearguard

Doma Castle’s first line of defense / Final Fantasy XIV
Doma Castle’s first line of defense

Mechanics

  • Garlean Fire: One player will be targeted with up to two sets of directional circle AoEs.
  • Cermet Pile: A non-telegraphed frontal column tankbuster attack on the primary target. Face the boss away from the party at all times.
  • Rearguard Bit: Magitek bits will fire narrow line AoEs from the north.
  • Rearguard Mine: Floating bombs will fly across the arena and explode into non-telegraphed AoEs should they touch anyone.

Rewards

Name Type Rarity
Yanxian Bracelets of Aiming Bracelets Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Bracelets of Casting Bracelets Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Bracelets of Fending Bracelets Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Bracelets of Healing Bracelets Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Bracelets of Slaying Bracelets Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Kyahan of Casting Feet Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Kyahan of Healing Feet Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Sune-ate of Aiming Feet Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Sune-ate of Fending Feet Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Sune-ate of Maiming Feet Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Sune-ate of Scouting Feet Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Sune-ate of Striking Feet Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Ring of Aiming Ring Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Ring of Casting Ring Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Ring of Fending Ring Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Ring of Healing Ring Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Ring of Slaying Ring Dungeon (Green)

Boss #2: Magitek Hexadrone

The most advanced hexadrone warmachina in Yanxia / Final Fantasy XIV
The most advanced hexadrone warmachina in Yanxia

Mechanics

  • Circle of Death: A large point-blank AoE that knocks players back.
  • 2-tonze Magitek Missile: One player will be targeted with a stack marker. Stand with the affected player to share incoming damage.
  • Chain Mine: Several magitek bits will telegraph and eventually spawn line AoEs that knock players back, effectively splitting the room into multiple segments.
  • Magitek Missiles: Large towers will appear around the room that will eventually explode into room-wide AoEs. Make sure at least one player is within the vicinity of a tower before the “Chain Mine” AoEs fully spawn.

Rewards

Name Type Rarity
Yanxian Earring of Aiming Earrings Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Earring of Casting Earrings Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Earring of Fending Earrings Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Earring of Healing Earrings Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Earring of Slaying Earrings Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Kote of Fending Hands Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Tekko of Casting Hands Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Tekko of Healing Hands Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Tekko of Maiming Hands Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Tekko of Scouting Hands Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Tekko of Striking Hands Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Yugake of Aiming Hands Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hachigane of Aiming Head Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hachigane of Casting Head Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hachigane of Fending Head Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hachigane of Healing Head Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hachigane of Maiming Head Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hachigane of Scouting Head Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hachigane of Striking Head Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Necklace of Aiming Necklace Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Necklace of Casting Necklace Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Necklace of Fending Necklace Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Necklace of Healing Necklace Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Necklace of Slaying Necklace Dungeon (Green)

Boss #3: Hypertuned Grynewaht

Grynewaht augmented with machina, courtesy of Aulus mal Asina / Final Fantasy XIV
Grynewaht augmented with machina, courtesy of Aulus mal Asina

Mechanics

  • Chainsaw: The boss will charge his chainsaw in front of him continuously. Sidestep the chainsaw to avoid.
  • Delay-action Charge: Up to three players will be marked with circle AoEs. Spread out to avoid overlap.
  • Gunsaw: The boss will target a player with constant, non-telegraphed line AoEs. Bait the gunfire from the rest of your party until it stops.
  • Thermobaric Charge: One player will be marked with a 5-second “Prey” that eventually drops a proximity marker. Drop the marker away from your party.
  • Clean Cut: Magitek chakrams will fire wide line AoEs from the edges of the arena.
  • Chain Mine: Similar to Magitek Hexadrone’s “Chain Mine,” magitek bits will spawn line knockback AoEs that split the room into multiple segments.

Rewards

  • Grynewaht Triple Triad Card (not guaranteed)
Name Type Rarity
Gogyo Sokoku Shin Arcanist’s Grimoire Dungeon (Green)
Raijodo Shin Archer’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Tenkan Chishi Shin Astrologian’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Dogi of Aiming Body Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Dogi of Casting Body Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Dogi of Healing Body Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hara-ate of Fending Body Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Togi of Maiming Body Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Togi of Scouting Body Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Togi of Striking Body Dungeon (Green)
Rogetsurin Shin Dancer’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Kumokirimaru Shin Dark Knight’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Wakasa Shin Gunbreaker’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Iwa-toshi Shin Lancer’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Haidate of Aiming Legs Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Haidate of Fending Legs Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Haidate of Maiming Legs Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Haidate of Scouting Legs Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Haidate of Striking Legs Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hakama of Casting Legs Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Hakama of Healing Legs Dungeon (Green)
Kunitomo Shin Machinist’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Kintoki Shin Marauder’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Yanxian Paladin’s Arms (IL 282) Other Dungeon (Green)
Senju Shin Pugilist’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Mokusa Shin Red Mage’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Ohojo Shin Rogue’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Okanehira Shin Samurai’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Gogyo Sosei Shin Scholar’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Masakaki Shin Two-handed Conjurer’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Kujo Shin Two-handed Thaumaturge’s Arm Dungeon (Green)
Mock-up Grynewaht Minion Basic
Gates of the Moon Orchestrion Roll Orchestrion Roll Basic

Extra Treasure Coffers

One of the four extra treasure coffers inside Doma Castle / Final Fantasy XIV
One of the four extra treasure coffers inside Doma Castle

Apart from the boss rewards, there are four treasure coffers located throughout the dungeon that you can open for more gear, crafting material, and crystal rewards. Here are their coordinates:

  • (X:11.4, Y:13.9)
  • (X:9.1, Y:14.1)
  • (X:7.1, Y:10.3)
  • (X:6.3, Y:8.7)

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