Many games now have an achievement system to encourage and motivate players to play more of their games in order to obtain rare achievements, earning themselves bragging rights, especially if said achievement is rare or difficult to obtain. Final Fantasy XIV is no exception in this regard, with players able to obtain hundreds of achievements simply by playing the game.

Because Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG, it is expected that some of the achievements will be more rare than others, as evidenced by the number of players who currently possess them. Some of the achievements are uncommon because they are difficult to obtain, were recently added, or are extremely time-consuming.

This article will list ten of the rarest achievements in FFXIV that players want to obtain, either because they are rare, difficult to obtain, and thus provide players with some prestige and bragging rights.

10) Castle in the Sky

Diadem, the place where players will spend a lot of their time on to get this achievement.

The first achievement featured in this article is Castle in the Sky. It is one of the most difficult achievements to obtain, especially before the Endwalker. Furthermore, it will put your knowledge of gathering and crafting to the ultimate test, which is why this achievement has been dubbed the 'Ultimate Grinder' for some time, simply because of how long it takes to obtain this achievement, as well as how much grinding is required.

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• To begin with, achieving this achievement grants the player a new horn, which means a new mount, the Pteranodon Horn. With an achievement this difficult to obtain, it is only natural that obtaining it will also result in a mount reward for the players who have obtained it.
• Furthermore, because the achievement is also very rare, the Pteranodon mount will be considered one of the rarest mounts in the game.
• Furthermore, by obtaining Castle in the Sky, players will be able to obtain two notable achievements, both of which are required in order to obtain Castle in the Sky. Landking of the World and Handking of the World are both extremely rare achievements.
• Finally, both of these achievements will award the players with two additional title rewards. The title awarded for achieving Landking of the World will be Divine Provider, while Handking of the World will grant the title The Hand of Creation.

How to get the achievement Castle in the Sky:

• Earn 500,000 points for every Disciple of the Hand and Land you complete.
• In Ishgardian Restoration, players who want this achievement must gather items in Diadem as well as craft items from the materials obtained in Diadem and submit them to the Firmament's NPCs.
• Each gathered and crafted item will give a player some points, but the only two items that can only contribute to your Skyward Score are level 80 and artisan expert items from gathering and crafting.
• It is recommended to collect and craft the Artisan Expert recipes and items because they provide significantly more points than level 80 crafts.
• The points will be awarded to the Disciple of the Hand or Land who gathered or crafted. For example, if you craft an item with your weaver, it will only grant points to your weaver and not to all other crafting classes.
• To obtain the achievement Castle in the Sky, players must amass 500 thousand points for all eight crafting classes and three gathering classes.

9) No River Wide Enough

You will spend a lot of time casting your fishing rod onto the open waters before you can get this achievement.

No River Wide Enough is the second rare achievement to be featured in this article. This specific achievement will require you to be good in all manners of reeling and casting your rod onto the waters, namely your fisher. 

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• First of all, it is a very rare achievement to have, with only 0.8% of the playerbase having this achievement, according to the website FFXIV Collect, the main website to keep track of your FFXIV's achievements and collectibles.
• Second of all, obtaining the achievement No River Wide Enough will also give a title towards the players who have earned it, namely 'Big Fish'.
• Third of all, because the achievement is also very rare, it means that the title given by the achievement will also be very rare. In addition, you will be able to equip the title given by the achievement to show off and have prestige.
• Not to mention, this achievement will require the players to complete two prerequisite achievements, with both of them also giving their own titles to boot, namely Lord or Lady of Far Waters, and Grandmaster Caster.

How to get the achievement No River Wide Enough:

• First of all, to get this achievement, you will need to get two other achievements, namely 'Go Big or Go Home XVI' and 'Go Big Far From Home V'.
• 'Go Big or Go Home XVI' will require the player to catch a grand total of 204 different varieties of big fish in the areas from A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, and Stormblood expansions.
• 'Go Big Far From Home V', on the other hand, will require the player to catch 45 different varieties of big fish in the areas from the Shadowbringers expansion.
• After getting both of those achievements by completing the prerequisite tasks, players will also get the achievement 'No River Wide Enough'. 

8) Pal-less Palace III

You will spend a long time in the Palace of the Dead before you can get your hands on the Necromancer title.

Pal-less Palace III is the third achievement discussed in this article. While the first two achievements are more concerned with gathering and crafting, Pal-Less Palace III is solely concerned with combat, specifically the Deep Dungeon content.

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• To begin with, the Pal-less Palace III achievement in Final Fantasy XIV is extremely rare. Only 0.5% of players have this achievement according to FFXIV Collect.
• Furthermore, this achievement grants you The Necromancer title, which is notorious in FFXIV for being extremely difficult to obtain and will provide you with some prestige.
• Not to mention, while completing this achievement, you can also gain other Palace of the Dead-related achievements and make some progress toward another extremely rare achievement that will be introduced later in this article.

How to get this achievement:

• To begin, players must first complete the blue quest 'The House that Death Built' from the NPC Nojiro Marujiro in New Gridania.
• Players can then enter South Shroud's Palace of the Death and grind with other players until they have enough levels for their Aetherpool Arm and Armor.
• Following that, once players have a firm grasp on how the system and battles work in Palace of the Dead, they must complete floor 1 through 200 entirely on their own to earn this achievement.

7) The Savage Sands Below

The new game mode for players who love dungeons in FFXIV, the Criterion Dungeon!

The Savage Sands achievement is the fourth in this article and is most likely one of the newest achievements added to the game with patch 6.25.

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• The Savage Sands Below is another extremely rare achievement in Final Fantasy XIV, both because it is difficult to obtain and because it was only recently added to the game.
• According to FFXIV Collect, only 0.3% of the playerbase currently has this achievement.
• This achievement will also award the player with a brand new title, Infamy of Sil'dih. Because of the rarity of this achievement, the title will become increasingly difficult to find in the game.

How to get this achievement:

• Players must first complete the Criterion Dungeon: Another Sil'dihn Subterrane. To do so, players must first complete the main story quest line of Endwalker and reach level 90 in any battle job.
• The blue quest 'A Key to the Past' can then be taken and completed from the NPC Osmon in Old Sharlayan.
• Players can then proceed to the standard version of the criterion dungeon and complete it as a party or solo.
• After completing the dungeon, players can return to Osmon in Old Sharlayan to unlock the Savage version.
• Finally, players can complete the savage version of the dungeon to earn the achievement 'The Savage Sands Below.'

6) Endgame Hunter

A lot of players aim to kill the S-rank monster.

Endgame Hunter is the fifth achievement introduced in this article, and it is also another achievement that requires players to complete two prerequisite achievements before receiving the Endgame Hunter achievement.

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• To begin with, Endgame Hunter, like the majority of the other achievements in this article, is an extremely rare achievement in Final Fantasy XIV.
• According to the website FFXIV Collect, only 0.4% of the player base has this achievement, despite the fact that it has been available since 6.0, the Endwalker's release date.
• In addition, completing this achievement will grant the players a brand new mount known as the Victor Whistle. Because of the rarity of the achievement, this mount will be among the rarest in the game.
• Furthermore, the two prerequisite achievements that must be obtained before players can earn the Endgame Hunter achievement grant two new additional titles, namely 'The Keen' and 'Gleaning Machine.'

How to get this achievement:

• As previously stated, in order to obtain the Endgame Hunter, players must first complete two prerequisite achievements. 'Take Your A Game Further III' and 'Take Your S Game Further III' are the two achievements.
• To complete 'Take Your A Game Further III,' the player must slay a total of 2,000 rank A elite marks monsters from the Endwalker regions.
• 'Take Your S Game Further III,' on the other hand, will require players to slay a grand total of 1,000 rank S elite marks monsters from the Endwalker regions.
• Players can earn the 'Endgame Hunter' achievement after killing 2,000 A rank monsters and 1,000 S rank monsters in the Endwalker areas.

5) A Load of Verminion IV

Lord of Verminion, an attraction in Gold Saucer which will put your minions in a battle!

The sixth achievement introduced in this article is A Load of Verminion IV. While the previous achievements discussed in this article primarily focused on gathering, crafting, or combat and hard content, A Load of Verminion IV will require players to spend a significant amount of time on the Gold Saucer, the land of gambling, fun, and pleasures!

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• A Load of Verminion IV is another extremely rare achievement in FFXIV, making it a one-of-a-kind achievement to have that distinguishes you from many other players.
• Second, the owners of this achievement will be given the title Lord or Lady of Verminion, depending on the gender of the player's character. Because the achievement is extremely rare in and of itself, this title that can be displayed on your character is also extremely rare.
• According to the website FFXIV Collect, approximately 0.1% of the player base has this achievement under their belt, making this an especially rare achievement to possess.
• Not to mention that completing this achievement will require the players to first obtain the previous three achievements before they can obtain the fourth Load of Verminion achievement, and some of the previous Load of Verminion achievements will provide the players with additional rewards.
• The achievement A Load of Verminion II will grant the player the minion Shalloweye.
• A Load of Verminion III, on the other hand, will grant the player another title, this time Prince or Princess of Verminion, depending on the gender of the player's character.

How to get this achievement:

• First and foremost, players must gain access to the Gold Saucer area. To do so, players must first complete one of the three main scenario questlines, which vary depending on where the player begins their journey in Eorzea. These quests will be titled "The Gridanian Envoy," "The Lominsan Envoy," or "The Ul'dahn Envoy."
• Then, in Ul'dah, players can accept the blue quest 'It Could Happen to You' from the NPC Well-heeled Youth. This will open the path to Gold Saucer.
• Following that, the player can unlock the Lord of Verminion and begin learning how the mechanic works by completing the tutorial.
• Finally, in order to obtain the achievement A Load of Verminion IV, players must win 300 Lord of Verminion player battle (RP) matches.

4) Roll the Dice V

Rival Wings is a PVP mode available to all players.

The first PVP achievement listed here is Roll the Dice V. With the Endwalker expansion, there have been numerous additions to the PVP content, bringing a larger player base back into the PVP content. PVP has always been a content rich in various types of achievements and rewards, including the achievements that players can obtain, and Roll The Dice V.

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• To begin with, this is one of the rarest achievement in this article, with FFXIV Collect claiming that less than 0.1% of the playerbase has this achievement.
• In addition, earning the achievement Roll the Dice V, like the other achievements on this list, provides the player with a title reward, namely the WIngs of Steel title.
• Not to mention, because of how rare and difficult this achievement is to obtain, the title Wings of Steel has naturally become an extremely rare achievement that not many players own.
• Because obtaining this achievement will naturally allow the player to earn the achievement prior to Roll The Dice V, which is Roll The Dice I, Roll The Dice II, Roll The Dice III, and Roll The Dice IV, players will also gain extra achievements when pursuing this achievement as a goal.

How to get this achievement:

• Unlock the Rival Wings PVP mode by completing the blue quest 'Earning Your Wings' from the NPC Softknox at Wolves' Den Pier.
• Participate in the Rival Wings Campaign for a grand total of 1,000 times in order to get this achievement.

3) For the Hoard V

Another achievement that will require you to go to the Deep Dungeon once more! 

The third rarest achievement that players want to obtain is For the Hoard V. We're returning to Deep Dungeon territory for this achievement.

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• For The Hoard V is even more scarce than the Necromancer title, which says a lot. This accomplishment is extremely difficult to obtain and necessitates a great deal of patience, time, and dedication.
• According to the website FFXIV Collect, this achievement is held by less than 0.1% of the player base.
• Furthermore, this achievement will grant the player another title, namely the 'Hoarder' achievement, which is extremely appropriate for what it requires the player to do.
• In addition, in order to obtain this achievement, players will be able to obtain the four other For the Hoard achievements, numbered I through IV, adding even more achievement points to their name.
• Finally, For the Hoard III, which the player will naturally obtain in order to obtain the series' fifth achievement, will grant the player an additional title, namely The Lucky.

How to get this achievement:

• To begin, players must first complete the blue quest 'The House that Death Built' from the NPC Nojiro Marujiro in New Gridania.
• Players can then enter South Shroud's Palace of the Death and grind with other players until they have enough levels for their Aetherpool Arm and Armor.
• Finally, to obtain the achievement For the Hoard V, players must earn a total of 1,000 Accursed Hoard.

2) Leader of the Pack

Crystalline Conflict is a new PVP mode just added in a recent expansion.

Leader of the Pack is the second and final achievement players can obtain by participating in PVP content. Not to mention that it is the second most rare and sought-after achievement in this article.

Why this achievement is great to have:

• First and foremost, Leader of the Pack, like the majority of the other achievements listed here, is an extremely rare achievement. In fact, it may be even rarer than others due to how difficult it is to obtain, as well as how much time players must invest to obtain this achievement.
• According to the website FFXIV collect, this achievement is held by less than 0.1% of the player base.
• Not only that, but this achievement will also grant the players a very special title that they can display on their character as a badge of honor for obtaining one of the most difficult PVP achievements, The Alpha Wolf.

How to get this achievement:

• Players can access the PVP game mode by completing the blue quest 'A Pup No Longer' from their Grand Company's respective NPC.
• After that, players must consistently complete PVP content until they can win 5,000 matches in the Feast, Fold, or Crystalline Conflict to earn this achievement.

1) Holy CowrieIsland Sanctuary is a new game mode that is perfect for all casual players who want to have their own cosy island!

The final achievement discussed in this article is Holy Cowrie. It is also a new achievement that was only added to the game in patch 6.2.

Why this is a great achievement to have:

• To begin with, it is a very rare achievement because it is a newly added achievement that will take some time for players to obtain.
• According to the FFXIV Collect website, this achievement is owned by less than 0.1% of the playerbase.
• Furthermore, obtaining this achievement will grant the player a brand new title, namely the 'Ciedales Connoiseur' title.
• Because the achievement itself is uncommon, the title conferred by it will be uncommon as well.
• Not to mention that Holy Cowrie is a less painful achievement to obtain than some of the others on this list. While it will still take a long time, the grind will be significantly reduced.

How to get this achievement:

• To begin, players must complete Endwalker's main scenario quest line up to 6.0 quests.
• The Island Sanctuary can then be unlocked by completing the blue quest 'Seeking Sanctuary' from the NPC Clueless Crier in Old Sharlayan.
• Then, players can earn this achievement by collecting 500,000 Seafarer's Cowries from their Island Sanctuary.

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