FFXIV 7.56 adds six new unlocks: five mounts and one hairstyle, tied to the new Beastmaster job, a fresh PvP season, and the Moogle Tomestone event. New minions ship this patch too, though Square Enix hasn’t detailed how to get them yet. Most of these unlock through activities you’ll already be doing, like leveling Beastmaster or queueing PvP, but a couple demand real effort, and one mount’s requirement is still unknown.
All new mounts and the hairstyle in Patch 7.56
Here’s the full list of what you can chase down this patch:
- Loosened Locks (Hairstyle)
- Hydra (Beastmaster mount)
- Cu Sith (Beastmaster mount)
- Tourmaline Golem (Beastmaster mount)
- Rocket Punch (PvP mount)
- Uolon (Moogle Tomestone event mount)
What is the Crucible of the Unbroken
Three of the six unlocks below run through this new solo duty, so it’s worth knowing before you chase any of them. The Crucible of the Unbroken is a Beastmaster-exclusive activity where you traverse a board of spaces and defeat the boss on the final one, using your tamed familiars as your team. It requires Beastmaster level 30, and you enter by speaking with the NPC in Central Shroud (X:21.9 Y:22.8).
Clearing boards earns Faded and Bright Remnants of Resilience, and rewards scale with your score, based on spaces traversed, remaining HP, and bonus objectives. You spend those Remnants at the Kornago Merchant in Central Shroud (X:21.9 Y:22.6). Once you’ve cleared every board, a harder Crucible Mode unlocks with three escalating difficulty degrees, and the third degree is what counts toward the competitive rankings covered further down.
Loosened Locks hairstyle unlock
Loosened Locks is the winning entry from the 2023 FFXIV Hairstyle Design Contest, designed by “Frappe,” and it closely resembles the Beastmaster NPC’s look. You unlock it by spending 500 Faded Remnants of Resilience at the Kornago Merchant.
Rewards from the Crucible scale with performance, so higher-scoring runs get you to 500 Remnants faster than casual attempts.
Hydra mount unlock
The Hydra mount is a straightforward reward tied to progression rather than luck. Complete the “A Beast in the Hand V” achievement, which means taming all 50 Beastmaster pets currently available in patch 7.56 via the Gauge and Capture actions, then buy the mount from the Kornago Merchant.
Tourmaline Golem mount unlock
This one is the toughest on the list. You need to finish in the top 300 players of your data center in Season 1 of Crucible Rankings to earn the Crucible Contender achievement, which grants the Tourmaline Golem. To have your scores count, set Crucible Mode to the third degree and check “Participate in rankings” before challenging a board. Rankings pull from your last three attempts on each board.
Season 1 runs from September 24, 2026 until Patch 7.58 releases, with rewards distributed through the moogle delivery service once the season ends. Competitive Beastmaster players chasing leaderboard placement should prioritize this early, since a preseason period follows that temporarily locks out ranking participation.
Rocket Punch mount unlock
Rocket Punch comes from reaching Rank 25 in PvP Series 12. There’s no skill requirement tied to it beyond simply playing matches, win or lose, so consistent PvP queueing will get you there over time. Series 12 runs until Evercold launches, so there’s no need to rush.
Cu Sith mount unlock
Cu Sith is confirmed to be in the game files, but its unlock method hasn’t been discovered yet. It’s expected to be tied to further Beastmaster progression given the pattern with Hydra and Tourmaline Golem. This section will be updated once the requirement is confirmed.
Uolon mount unlock
The Uolon mount ties into the Moogle Tomestone event and needs 100 Tomestones plus 10 Uolon Horn Tokens. You get Tokens by completing the Ultimog Challenge, which grants 5 per clear, along with the event’s Weekly Objectives. This event carries over into the next patch, so there’s no deadline pressure to farm it all in one go.
New minions in Patch 7.56
Square Enix confirmed new minions ship alongside the mounts in this patch, but individual unlock requirements haven’t surfaced yet. Expect them to follow the same pattern as past patches, tied to quest completion, event participation, or vendor purchases with in-game currency. This section will be updated with specific unlock steps once they’re confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest mount to unlock in Patch 7.56?
Rocket Punch is the easiest, since it only requires playing PvP matches to Rank 25 regardless of win rate.
Do I need to be a certain job level to farm Crucible of the Unbroken?
Yes, you need Beastmaster job level 30 before you can queue into Crucible of the Unbroken.
When does Crucible Rankings Season 1 end?
Season 1 begins September 24, 2026, and runs until Patch 7.58 releases, followed by a preseason period before Season 2 opens.
Is the Cu Sith mount unlock known yet?
No, the unlock method for Cu Sith hasn’t been confirmed as of this patch. It’s likely connected to Beastmaster progression.
Are there unlock requirements for the new minions yet?
Not yet. Square Enix confirmed new minions in the patch notes but hasn’t detailed how to get them individually.
Full patch notes are available on the official Lodestone 7.56 Patch Notes post.
