The Level 28 normal-difficulty dungeon Haukke Manor can be unlocked by accepting the Level 28 MSQ “Skeletons in Her Closet” from Ursandel in Old Gridania (X:11.9, Y:4.5).
We’ll cover the unlock details below, plus boss mechanics & battle strategies for the dungeon itself.
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Unlocking Quest: Skeletons in Her Closet
“Skeletons in Her Closet” is a Level 28 MSQ from the patch 2.0 Main Scenario Questline of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
You’ll need to finish every quest leading up to “Skeletons in Her Closet” before it can be unlocked.
After that, talk to Ursandel in Old Gridania (X:11.9, Y:4.5) to begin.
Ursandel, a former manservant of the wealthy and luxurious Dartancours family from Gridania, fled the Dartancours household.
The lady of the house, Amandine, began seeking ways of restoring her beauty after her face became disfigured during the Calamity.
Masked men began visiting Amandine and performed “rites of rejuvenation” to help her regain her former appearance.
What started as innocent rituals eventually turned into heartless mutilation of innocent handmaidens. Ursandel begs you to put an end to Lady Amandine’s madness. Head to Central Shroud (X:9.9, Y:22.8) outside of Haukke Manor to continue.
After interacting with the “Manor Gate,” Haukke Manor will be unlocked.
This dungeon requires at least a Level 28 Disciple of War or Magic job to enter and has no average item level requirement.
Boss #1: Manor Claviger
After defeating the first boss, pick up the “green key,” then go back to the entrance to open the “Ivy Door.”
Mechanics:
- Void Fire II: A large, targeted AoE on a random player.
- Sweet Steel: A non-telegraphed tankbuster attack on the primary target. Face the boss away from the party while you shield and heal through the attack.
- Dark Mist: A massive point-blank AoE that applies a 10-second “Terror” stun on hit. Stun the boss to interrupt its cast.
Rewards
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Aetherial Bone Armillae | Bracelets | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Danburite Bracelet | Bracelets | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Fluorite Bracelet | Bracelets | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Lapis Lazuli Bracelet | Bracelets | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Malachite Bracelet | Bracelets | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Sphene Bracelet | Bracelets | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Sunstone Bracelet | Bracelets | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Danburite Choker | Necklace | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Fluorite Choker | Necklace | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Lapis Lazuli Choker | Necklace | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Malachite Choker | Necklace | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Sphene Choker | Necklace | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Sunstone Choker | Necklace | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Manor Field Dressing | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Halfgloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Scale Fingers | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Bandana | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Beret | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Elmo | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Shield of the Savage | Shield | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #2: Manor Jester and Manor Steward
Always kill “Manor Jester” first. After defeating the second boss, pick up the “Bloody Parchment” before entering the “Aetherial Flow” to unlock the sealed barrier upstairs.
Mechanics:
- Ice Spikes (Manor Jester): A 20-second buff that increases the jester’s damage. This skill can be interrupted using “Interject” for tanks or “Head Graze” for physical ranged DPS.
- Blizzard (Manor Jester): A single-target attack.
- Hell Slash (Manor Steward): A heavy-hitting tankbuster attack on the primary target. Shield and heal through the damage.
- Soul Drain (Manor Steward): A large point-blank AoE. Stun the steward to prevent this attack entirely.
Rewards
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Aetherial Danburite Earrings | Earrings | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Fluorite Earrings | Earrings | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Lapis Lazuli Earrings | Earrings | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Malachite Earrings | Earrings | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Silver Ear Cuffs | Earrings | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Sphene Earrings | Earrings | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Sunstone Earrings | Earrings | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Danburite Ring | Ring | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Fluorite Ring | Ring | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Horn Ring | Ring | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Lapis Lazuli Ring | Ring | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Malachite Ring | Ring | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Sphene Ring | Ring | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Aetherial Sunstone Ring | Ring | Aetherial (Pink) |
| Manor Halfrobe | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Scale Mail | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Shirt | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Breeches | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Chausses | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Gaskins | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #3: Lady Amandine
Mechanics:
- Void Call: The boss can summon an untargetable “Manor Sentry” or a targetable “Lady’s Handmaiden” mob. Kill the handmaiden as soon as possible to reduce incoming damage.
- Manor Sentry (Petrifying Eye): A look-away attack that applies a dispellable “Petrify” stun for eight seconds. Turn your character away from the sentry to avoid the debuff.
- Cold Caress (Lady’s Handmaiden): A single target attack that applies dispellable a 15-second “Poison” DoT.
- Stoneskin (Lady’s Handmaiden): The boss will gain a “Stoneskin” shield that absorbs a set amount of damage.
- Dark Mist: A large point-blank AoE that applies a 5-second “Terror” stun on hit.
- Beguiling Mist: The boss will jump to the eastern or western side of the arena and inflict a “Seduced” debuff on all players for three seconds. This debuff prevents players from controlling their characters until the timer ends. This attack is usually followed by “Petrifying Eye,” so be ready to turn around as soon as the debuff wears off.
- Void Thunder III: The primary target will be marked with a red tankbuster marker. Shield and heal through the attack.
Rewards
- Succubus Triple Triad Card (not guaranteed)
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Pupil’s Leather Grimoire | Book | Dungeon (Green) |
| Joukil’s Guile | Bow | Dungeon (Green) |
| Heart of House d’Arlendre | Cane | Dungeon (Green) |
| Heart Snatchers | Daggers | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Sandals | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Scale Greaves | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Manor Shoes | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Unbreakable Knuckles | Fist Weapon | Dungeon (Green) |
| Charred Axe | Greataxe | Dungeon (Green) |
| Gladiator’s Inquisitor Arms (Lv. 28) | Other | Dungeon (Green) |
| Tidesplitter | Polearm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Tenfinger Tallstaff | Staff | Dungeon (Green) |
| The Maiden’s Lament Orchestrion Roll | Orchestrion Roll | Basic |
Extra Treasure Coffers
Apart from the boss rewards, there are five treasure coffers located throughout the dungeon that you can open for more gear or crafting material rewards. Here are their exact locations:
- (X: 11.0, Y: 13.3 – Ground Floor)
- (X: 9.9, Y: 10.2 – Ground Floor)
- (X: 11.2, Y: 13.3 – Second Floor)
- (X: 10.3, Y: 10.1 – Cellarage)
- (X: 12.1, Y: 11.9 – Cellarage)
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