- Primary Subject: Final Fantasy XIV Yo-kai Watch collaboration event guide and reward system
- Key Idea: How the returning crossover event structures its grind, unlocks, and progression through FATE farming and collectible rewards
- Status: GuideÂ
- Last Verified: July 29, 2026
- Quick Answer: The piece explains the return of the Yo-kai Watch collaboration in Final Fantasy XIV, outlining how players unlock the event, farm Yo-kai Medals through FATEs, collect minions, unlock the Whisper-go mount, and progress toward Legendary Medals for weapons.Â
The Yo-kai Watch collaboration has returned to Final Fantasy 14, bringing back one of the game's biggest crossover events alongside several brand-new rewards for veteran players to chase.
Whether you're experiencing the event for the first time or returning to finish a collection from previous years, there's plenty to unlock, including 17 Yo-kai minions, themed weapons, a special mount, furnishing items, and a new portrait customization reward.
The event runs from August 4, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. PDT until October 5, 2026, at 7:59 a.m. PDT, giving players roughly two months to collect everything before it disappears once again.
If you're aiming for 100% completion, you'll spend most of your time participating in FATEs across Eorzea, but understanding how the reward system works beforehand can save you a significant amount of grinding. Here's everything you need to know.
How To Start The Yo-kai Watch Event
Before you can begin collecting rewards, you'll first need to unlock the event quest.
Head to Ul'dah – Steps of Nald (X:9.2, Y:9.1) and speak to the Poor-heeled Youth. Completing the introductory quest rewards you with two essential event items:
- Yo-kai Watch
- Yo-kai Medallium
The Yo-kai Watch must be equipped while participating in eligible FATEs, while the Medallium keeps track of every Yo-kai you've befriended, your progress toward weapons, and which regions award each Legendary Medal. To accept the quest, your character must:
- Be at least Level 15
- Have completed one of the following Main Scenario Quests:
- The Gridanian Envoy
- The Lominsan Envoy
- The Ul'dahn Envoy
Once you've received the watch, the real grind begins.
How To Get Yo-kai Medals
The majority of event rewards begin with collecting standard Yo-kai Medals.
After equipping the Yo-kai Watch, participate in eligible FATEs throughout Eorzea.
You'll receive Yo-kai Medals whenever you complete a qualifying FATE with a Silver or Gold rating, so it's worth contributing enough damage or healing to consistently earn the highest reward tier. Eligible FATE locations include:
- A Realm Reborn
- La Noscea
- The Black Shroud
- Thanalan
- Heavensward
- All regions
- Stormblood
- All regions
FATEs appear as purple icons on your map and can be completed alongside any nearby players, making the event especially quick during busy periods.
After earning enough Yo-kai Medals, travel to the Gold Saucer (X:5.2, Y:6.9) and speak with the Wandering Executive, who exchanges medals for Yo-kai companions. There are 17 Yo-kai minions available during the event:Â
- Jibanyan
- Komasan
- USApyon
- Whisper
- Shogunyan
- Hovernyan
- Komajiro
- Noko
- Venoct
- Kyubi
- Robonyan F-type
- Blizzaria
- Manjimutt
- Lord Enma
- Lord Ananta
- Zazel
- Damona
Minions are cosmetic companions that follow your character throughout Eorzea. While they don't provide combat bonuses, they're required for progressing toward several of the event's later rewards.
How To Unlock The Whisper-go Mount
Unlike the minions themselves, this isn't purchased directly with medals.
Instead, you'll unlock it after collecting 13 of the 17 available Yo-kai minions. If your goal is simply earning the mount, you don't need to finish the entire collection.
Players looking for complete event completion, however, will still want every remaining minion for later rewards.
How To Get Legendary Yo-kai Medals
After obtaining a Yo-kai minion, you can begin farming its matching Legendary Yo-kai Medals, which are used to purchase themed weapons.
This system works a little differently from standard medal farming. First, summon the Yo-kai minion that corresponds to the weapon you want.
Then, while that minion is actively following you, complete the specific FATEs associated with that Yo-kai. Successful Silver or Gold completions have a chance to reward the matching Legendary Medal.
For example, if you're working toward Jibanyan's Paw of the Crimson Cat, you'll need to summon Jibanyan before completing its designated FATEs.
Without the correct companion active, Legendary Medals won't drop. Each Yo-kai has its own farming location, and the easiest way to check where to go is by opening the Yo-kai Medallium, which lists every corresponding region and tracks your progress.
Since Legendary Medals are tied to random drops instead of guaranteed rewards, expect this stage of the grind to take noticeably longer than collecting standard medals.
Legendary Medals can be exchanged with the Wandering Executive at the Gold Saucer for themed weapons. Available weapons include:
- Paw of the Crimson Cat
- Cane of the Shrine Guardian
- Ears of the Moon Rabbit
- Bow of the White Wisp
- Whisker of the Brave Cat
- Fang of the Fearless Cat
- Codex of the Shrine Guardian
- Globe of the Lucky Snake
- Spear of the Spark Serpent
- Twintails of the Flame Fox
- Musket of the Metal Cat
- Staff of the Snow Maiden
- Book of the Eerie Mutt
- Gunblade of the Yo-kai King
- Rapier of the Serpent Lord
- Katana of the King's Counsel
- Glaives of the Dark Princess
Collecting every weapon remains one of the event's largest time investments, particularly if you're starting from scratch.
How To Unlock Every Reward
The Yo-kai Watch event includes several milestone rewards beyond simply collecting minions and weapons.
- Whisper-go Mount – Unlock 13 Yo-kai minions.
- Furnishing Items
After befriending all 17 Yo-kai, visit Nohi in the Gold Saucer and spend Manderville Gold Saucer Points (MGP) to purchase:
- Wibbly-wobbly Jibanyan
- Wibbly-wobbly Komasan
- Wibbly-wobbly USApyon
These furnishings can be placed inside player housing as decorative items.
- Yo-kai Watch Framer's Kit – Players who complete the full Yo-kai collection can also purchase the Yo-kai Watch Framer's Kit, which adds themed customization options for Adventurer Plate portraits.
Can You Use Medals From Previous Events?
Yes - If you participated in earlier versions of the Yo-kai Watch collaboration in 2016, 2017, 2020, or 2024, any previously collected Yo-kai Medals remain usable during the current event.
Returning players can continue working toward unfinished collections instead of starting over from the beginning.
The biggest additions this time are the new furnishing rewards and portrait customization options, giving long-time collectors a few extra incentives to revisit the event.
Best Farming Tips
If you're aiming to collect every reward before the event ends, it's worth approaching the grind in stages rather than trying to do everything at once.
Start by focusing on earning standard Yo-kai Medals to unlock as many minions as possible, since you'll need those companions before you can begin farming Legendary Medals for weapons.
Always remember to equip the Yo-kai Watch before joining eligible FATEs, as medals won't drop without it, and try to earn at least a Silver rating (though Gold is ideal) to maximize your chances of receiving rewards.
Once you've unlocked a minion, summon the one that matches the weapon you're currently working toward before heading into its designated FATE zones.
The Yo-kai Medallium is your best reference here, as it shows exactly which regions award each Legendary Medal and helps you keep track of your progress.
The grind becomes far less cumbersome if you stick with a single Yo-kai until you've earned enough Legendary Medals for its weapon.
Finally, if you see groups of players moving between FATEs, don't hesitate to join them. Large FATE trains clear objectives much faster than solo play, allowing you to complete more events in less time and significantly speed up both standard and Legendary Medal farming.
And if your main goal is simply unlocking the Whisper-go mount, remember that you only need to collect 13 of the 17 Yo-kai minions, so you can save the longer weapon grind for later if you're running short on time before the event ends.
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