FFXIV Doma Castle: Unlock + Boss & Loot Guide

by Marc Vista

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
Detailed Unlocking Guide
Boss #1: Magitek Rearguard
- Mechanics
- Rewards
Boss #2: Magitek Hexadrone
- Mechanics
- Rewards
Boss #3: Hypertuned Grynewaht
- Mechanics
- Rewards
Extra Treasure Coffers

Step-by-Step Unlock Guide

Doma Castle’s entrance at the Mercantile Docks in Yanxia

Accept the Level 67 MSQ “The Die is Cast” from Hien in Yanxia (X:24.9, Y:12.8)
Travel to Monzen in Yanxia (X:18.2, Y:10.2) and wait for the operation to begin.
Speak with Hien in Yanxia (X:18.5, Y:8.4).
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

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

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

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

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

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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