The Gadyuka profession in the Dawntrail expansion for Final Fantasy XIV has its own series of quests where you track down a powerful monster from Turrala that has arrived in Eorzea and is wreaking havoc across the land.
Viper is a melee DPS class that uses two swords in combat, striking enemies individually or combining them for twisted AoE attacks. After purchasing the expansion, you only need to obtain the Disciple of War or Disciple of Magic job at level 80 to start following the Viper path.
You can also complete Viper-specific quests that exist beyond the MSQ, though they are solo affairs, except for some NPC allies. Here’s everything you need to know about the Viper quests in Dawntrail.
All Viper Quests in Final Fantasy 14
The Viper quest involves hunting down the mighty Ik Sok Xmadjun throughout Eorzea.
Enter the Viper
To enter the Viper quest, you must have the Disciple of War or Disciple of Magic job at level 80. Then head to Ul’dah — Steps of Nald at coordinates (X: 9.3 Y:9.2)There, near the Weavers’ Guild, you will meet an NPC named Worried Weaver.
After speaking with Worried Weaver, teleport to Camp Drybone and talk to Keshkwa, Viper, who will become your main ally in this questline. Then return to the Weaver’s Guild and speak to Keshkwa again to unlock the Viper job and complete the quest.
Once Viper is unlocked, you can switch to this job by changing your weapon. After completing the quest, you will receive a set of Weathered Twinfangs, which you can use to transform into Viper.
Fangs of the Viper
To unlock the «Fangs of the Viper,» switch to the Viper job, which should be at level 80 by default. Speak to Keshkwa on the steps of Thala at X:13.0, Y:12.2. After the conversation, head to Quicksand Basin and speak to Keshkwa again. During this quest, you will complete basic combat training for the Viper task.
Return to Ul’dah and speak to Keshkuva again. He will accompany you to this location. You will be instructed to talk to NPCs in the nearby area. Speak to Keshkuva again to complete the quest.
Viper in Vidraal’s Shadow
You must reach level 83 as Viper to start this quest. To begin, speak to Keshkwa in the Steps of Ul’dah at X8.2 Y.11.4.
After speaking with Keshku, teleport to New Gridania and talk to Gavin, who is located west of the Aetheryte Plaza Crystal and outside the Adders’ Nest. Then teleport to Quarrymill and talk to Goliath, who is near the Aetheryte Crystal.
Then teleport to Tranquill Camp and head south across the bridge. Talk to the Hunt Supervisor. Jump off the cliff into the water. Go to the three red dots and inspect the glowing areas.
Head southeast to the edge of the water area and talk to Keshkwa. Then head southwest to where Keshka is and wait at the glowing destination.
Go northeast to Snakemolt in a small side area in the corridor connecting two zones. Run past the treants and go to Keshkwa and talk to the Hired Naturalist.
After the cutscene, you will be teleported back to Quarymill. Talk to the Innocent Stork near the crystal to complete the quest.
The Gadyuka is tasked with hunting down the mightiest beast of Turrala.
Vipers on the Hunt
To start this quest, you must reach level 85 as Viper. Speak to Keshkwa in Quarrymill at X: 25.5 Y: 20.0 to begin the quest.
After talking to Keshkwa, teleport to Fallgourd Float and speak to Golias west of the Aetheryte Crystal. Then head north from the crystal and go to The Bobbing Cork Inn. Talk to the three people nearby.
Return to the Aetheryte Crystal and talk to Keshkwa. Then head south across the bridge and enter the hut. Speak to the Adventurer in the Vicinity. Once you do this, head north over the bridge to the crystal, then go west and talk to Golias.
Teleport to Castrum Oriens. Go east past East End, then head south to the red circles on the map. Go to the Fragrant Wildgrass locations and pick up all three. At the last location, the Gyr Abanian Gazelle Hawk, an enemy you can easily defeat, will appear.
After the battle, head north and talk to Keshkwa. Then teleport to Quarrymill and talk to Golias to complete the quest.
Into the Viper Pit
To start this quest, you must be level 88 as Viper. Speak to Keshkwa in Quarrymill at X:25.6 Y:20.1 to begin the quest.
Teleport to Idyllshire and head southeast to the Churning Mists. Speak to Keshkwa near the entrance to the region.
Move further south and inspect three destinations that are planned to be ambush points. Then head east to a new marker. Speak to Keshkwa.
Teleport to Forgotten Springs. Head up the hill to the south and talk to Keshkwa to start a solo mission. This will be a challenging battle, so check out our boss guide below for more detailed information.
Once the battle is won, talk to Keshkwa. Then teleport back to Quarrymill and talk to Keshkwa at the Aetheryte Crystal to complete the quest.
