Anima Weapons

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{{Heavensward expansion content}}
{{otheruses|the Level 60 [[Relic Weapons]]|the [[minion]]|Anima (Minion)|the [[dungeon]] [[Bosses|boss]]|Anima (Boss)}}
{{see also|Replica Anima Weapons}}
[[File:Anima Weapons banner.png|center|550px]]
{{TOCRIGHT}}
[[Anima Weapons]] are the level 60 [[Relic Weapons]] for [[Heavensward]]. First released in [[patch 3.15]], players '''do not''' need to complete the level 50 [[Zodiac Weapon]] quest chains to unlock the [[Anima Weapons/Quest|Anima Weapon quest chain]]. Players who have obtained the [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons]] will be able to skip the first step of Anima Weapon quest chain. This advantage is not [[job]] specific. For example, if players have obtained the [[WAR]] Zeta weapon they will still be able to skip while doing the [[DRK]] anima weapon.

Compared to [[ARR]]'s [[Zodiac Weapon]]s, the [[Heavensward]] relic steps are heavily based on items you can buy with {{tomestone|Poetics}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] and [[Grand Company]] {{Company seal}} [[Company Seal]]s. Players can spend excess currency in advance before starting this quest chain. '''However''', not ''all'' of the items are available for purchase before the quests have been started. After upgrading their Anima weapon to IL 230, players can buy [[Replica Anima Weapons|replica versions of past enhancement steps]] from the [[Restoration Node]] for [[glamour]].

'''Relic weapons from past expansions are not intended for combat use, but for cosmetic, [[achievements]], and collection purposes.''' Weapons of similar power, for the same player level, that are much more easily obtainable and are intended for character progression can be bought with {{tomestone|Poetics}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]].'''

==Lore==
{{quotation|[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/special/3_1_As_Goes_Light_So_Goes_Darkness/ Patch 3.1 Official Site]|A young researcher hailing from the Near East has come to Eorzea in search of aid. His field of study? Anima, an essence he considers to be a reflection of the soul. Through a chance encounter with the master craftsman Gerolt, he and the legendary blacksmith have joined forces to create a weapon the likes of which the realm has never seen.}}
{{quotation|[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/special/3_3_Revenge_Of_The_Horde/ Patch 3.3 Official Site]|Though it is only a matter of time before the anima fully develops, Ardashir believes he can hasten the process. To that end, he voyages to Idyllshire in search of an acquaintance, one Ulan. A fellow researcher and enthusiast of all creatures arcane, she has devoted her life to their study and methods by which they can be enhanced. Could her work be the key to unlocking the anima's potential?}}
{{quotation|[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/special/3_4_Soul_Surrender/ Patch 3.4 Official Site]|After many tests and trials, the anima would appear to be at the pinnacle of perfection. To that end, Ardashir is making preparations to return to the Near East that he might present his findings. Gerolt, on the other hand, believes there is yet work to be done. Could our resident drunkard and realm-renown blacksmith hold the key to the anima's advancement?}}
{{quotation|[https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/special/3_5_The_Far_Edge_Of_Fate/ Patch 3.5 Official Site]|As repair work on the Allagan droid progresses, it becomes clear that it won't be long until the anima weapon is fortified at last. Just what form will the anima take once all is said and done? Well, that's the million-gil question.}}

==Animated Weapons (IL 170)==
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{{main|Animated Weapons/Quest}}

Repeatable quest: {{i|Soul without Life}}

To unlock the quest chain, players need to be level 60 with a [[Disciple of War]] or [[Disciple of Magic]] and complete the [[Main Scenario Quest]] {{i|Heavensward (Quest)}}. You will then need to complete the one-time quest {{i|An Unexpected Proposal}}. Afterwards you will need to complete {{i|Soul without Life}} for each relic you wish to acquire. You will need to acquire an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and an {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}} from [[Syndony]] in [[Mor Dhona]]{{coords|22, 5}}. There are two options for how to do so:
* '''Option 1''': Farm FATEs in each of the six Heavensward zones for crystals. You need one type of crystal from each zone. '''The drop rate is estimated to be about 33%.'''
** Turn in the Wind, Fire, and Lightning crystals for an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}}.
** Turn in the Ice, Earth, and Water crystals for an {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}}.
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan=2 | Item Quick Reference
|-
! Item !! Location
|-
| 1x {{item icon|Luminous Wind Crystal}} || [[FATE]]s in [[The Sea of Clouds]].
|-
| 1x {{item icon|Luminous Fire Crystal}} || [[FATE]]s in [[Azys Lla]].
|-
| 1x {{item icon|Luminous Lightning Crystal}} || [[FATE]]s in [[The Churning Mists]].
|-
| 1x {{item icon|Luminous Ice Crystal}} || [[FATE]]s in [[Coerthas Western Highlands]].
|-
| 1x {{item icon|Luminous Earth Crystal}} || [[FATE]]s in [[The Dravanian Forelands]].
|-
| 1x {{item icon|Luminous Water Crystal}} || [[FATE]]s in [[The Dravanian Hinterlands]].
|-
! Total (one weapon)
| '''1 of each Luminous Crystal.'''
|-
! Total (all 13 weapons)
| '''13 of each Luminous Crystal.'''
|}
* '''Option 2''': Turn in a [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons|Zodiac Zeta Weapon]] for an {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}}. '''This will cause you to lose the selected [[Zodiac Zeta Weapons|Zodiac Zeta Weapon]]!'''
** However, this will also allow you to purchase replicas of that [[Zodiac Weapon|Zodiac Weapon series]] (for [[glamour]]) from [[Drake (NPC)|Drake]], even without the original Zeta weapon in your inventory.

Turn in the {{item icon|Astral Nodule}} and {{item icon|Umbral Nodule}} to [[Ardashir]] in [[Azys Lla]] {{coords|7, 11}} to complete the quest and receive the Animated weapon.

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! One weapon
! style="border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;"|Total for every weapon
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | {{item icon|Luminous Wind Crystal|x|size=big}} x1 {{item icon|Luminous Fire Crystal|x|size=big}} x1 {{item icon|Luminous Lightning Crystal|x|size=big}} x1<br>{{item icon|Luminous Ice Crystal|x|size=big}} x1 {{item icon|Luminous Earth Crystal|x|size=big}} x1 {{item icon|Luminous Water Crystal|x|size=big}} x1
| style="text-align:center; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;" | {{item icon|Luminous Wind Crystal|x|size=big}} x13 {{item icon|Luminous Fire Crystal|x|size=big}} x13 {{item icon|Luminous Lightning Crystal|x|size=big}} x13<br>{{item icon|Luminous Ice Crystal|x|size=big}} x13 {{item icon|Luminous Earth Crystal|x|size=big}} x13 {{item icon|Luminous Water Crystal|x|size=big}} x13
|}

<center>
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan="6" | Animated Weapons (IL 170)
|-
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Animated Hauteclaire|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Animated Hauteclaire]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Animated Prytwen|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Animated Prytwen]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Animated Parashu|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Animated Parashu]] ([[Warrior|WAR]])
|-
| {{item icon|Animated Deathbringer|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Deathbringer]] ([[Dark Knight|DRK]])
| {{item icon|Animated Brionac|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Brionac]] ([[Dragoon|DRG]])
| {{item icon|Animated Rising Suns|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Rising Suns]] ([[Monk|MNK]])
|-
| {{item icon|Animated Yukimitsu|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Yukimitsu]] ([[Ninja|NIN]])
| {{item icon|Animated Berimbau|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Berimbau]] ([[Bard|BRD]])
| {{item icon|Animated Ferdinand|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Ferdinand]] ([[Machinist|MCH]])
|-
| {{item icon|Animated Lunaris Rod|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Lunaris Rod]] ([[Black Mage|BLM]])
| {{item icon|Animated Almandal|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Almandal]] ([[Summoner|SMN]])
| {{item icon|Animated Seraph Cane|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Seraph Cane]] ([[White Mage|WHM]])
|-
| {{item icon|Animated Elements|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Elements]] ([[Scholar|SCH]])
| {{item icon|Animated Atlas|x|size=big}}
| [[Animated Atlas]] ([[Astrologian|AST]])
|
|
|}
</center>

==Awoken Weapons (IL 200)==
{{main|Awoken Weapons/Quest}}

Repeatable quest: {{i|Toughening Up}}

Awoken weapons have the same model as the basic ones, but with a colored glow.

You will need to complete the following 10 dungeons. These dungeons '''must be completed in order''', and '''with the Animated weapon equipped when you click the exit portal'''. High level players can solo the dungeons unsynced by using the Unrestricted Party option.
* {{i|Snowcloak}}
* {{i|Sastasha (Hard)}} (unlocked by {{i|It's Definitely Pirates}})
* {{i|The Sunken Temple of Qarn (Hard)}} (unlocked by {{i|The Wrath of Qarn}})
* Talk to Ardashir in [[Southern Thanalan]] (you will be teleported near him).
* {{i|The Keeper of the Lake}}
* {{i|The Wanderer's Palace (Hard)}} (unlocked by {{i|Not Easy Being Green}})
* {{i|Amdapor Keep (Hard)}} (unlocked by {{i|For Keep's Sake}})
* Talk to Ardashir in [[South Shroud]] (you will be teleported near him).
* {{i|The Dusk Vigil}} (unlocked by {{i|For All the Nights to Come}})
* {{i|Sohm Al}}
* {{i|The Aery}}
* {{i|The Vault}}
* Talk to Ardashir in [[The Pillars]] (you will be teleported near him).

After completing all 10 dungeons, turn in the quest at [[Azys Lla]] to upgrade your weapon.

<center>
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan="6" | Awoken Weapons (IL 200)
|-
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Hauteclaire Awoken|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Hauteclaire Awoken]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Prytwen Awoken|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Prytwen Awoken]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Parashu Awoken|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Parashu Awoken]] ([[Warrior|WAR]])
|-
| {{item icon|Deathbringer Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Deathbringer Awoken]] ([[Dark Knight|DRK]])
| {{item icon|Brionac Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Brionac Awoken]] ([[Dragoon|DRG]])
| {{item icon|Rising Suns Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Rising Suns Awoken]] ([[Monk|MNK]])
|-
| {{item icon|Yukimitsu Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Yukimitsu Awoken]] ([[Ninja|NIN]])
| {{item icon|Berimbau Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Berimbau Awoken]] ([[Bard|BRD]])
| {{item icon|Ferdinand Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Ferdinand Awoken]] ([[Machinist|MCH]])
|-
| {{item icon|Lunaris Rod Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Lunaris Rod Awoken]] ([[Black Mage|BLM]])
| {{item icon|Almandal Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Almandal Awoken]] ([[Summoner|SMN]])
| {{item icon|Seraph Cane Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Seraph Cane Awoken]] ([[White Mage|WHM]])
|-
| {{item icon|Elements Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Elements Awoken]] ([[Scholar|SCH]])
| {{item icon|Atlas Awoken|x|size=big}}
| [[Atlas Awoken]] ([[Astrologian|AST]])
|
|
|}
</center>

==Anima Weapons (IL 210)==
{{main|Anima Weapons/Quest}}

Anima weapons have a new model that does not glow.

Repeatable quest: {{i|Coming into Its Own}}

For {{i|Coming into Its Own}}, you will need to collect the following:
* 10x each of {{item icon|Unidentifiable Bone}}, {{item icon|Unidentifiable Shell}}, {{item icon|Unidentifiable Ore}}, and {{item icon|Unidentifiable Seeds}} (40 items total)
** These are available from multiple sources, including purchase from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|150}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each, or {{tomestone|poetics|6000}} total, tribal tokens, loot from {{i|Alexander: Gordias}}, or other sources. See [[Anima Weapons/Quest]] for more details.
** As of [[patch 3.38]], the amount of unidentifiable items required has been halved.
* 4x each of {{item icon|Adamantite Francesca}}, {{item icon|Titanium Alloy Mirror}}, {{item icon|Dispelling Arrow}}, and {{item icon|Kingcake}} (16 items total)
** These can be crafted, or can be purchased from other players via the [[Market Board]] for {{gil}} [[gil]], or, as of [[patch 3.38]], purchased from your Grand Company quartermaster for {{company seal|5000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|80000}} total). See [[Anima Weapons/Quest]] for more details.
** As of [[patch 3.2]], these recipes no longer require [[Specialist System|specialization]] to craft, and as of [[patch 3.38]], these crafted items no longer have to be {{HQ}} HQ.

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan=2 | Item Quick Reference
|-
! Item !! Cost
|-
| 10x {{item icon|Unidentifiable Bone}} || {{tomestone|poetics|150}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1,500}} total)
|-
| 10x {{item icon|Unidentifiable Shell}} || {{tomestone|poetics|150}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1,500}} total)
|-
| 10x {{item icon|Unidentifiable Ore}} || {{tomestone|poetics|150}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1,500}} total)
|-
| 10x {{item icon|Unidentifiable Seeds}} || {{tomestone|poetics|150}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1,500}} total)
|-
| 4x {{item icon|Adamantite Francesca}} || {{company seal|5000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|20000}} total)
|-
| 4x {{item icon|Titanium Alloy Mirror}} || {{company seal|5000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|20000}} total)
|-
| 4x {{item icon|Dispelling Arrow}} || {{company seal|5000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|20000}} total)
|-
| 4x {{item icon|Kingcake}} || {{company seal|5000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|20000}} total)
|-
! Total (one weapon)
| '''{{tomestone|poetics|6,000}} + {{company seal|80,000}}'''
|-
! Total (all 13 weapons)
| '''{{tomestone|poetics|78,000}} + {{company seal|1,040,000}}'''
|}

Trade these items with [[Cristiana]] in [[Mor Dhona]] {{coords|21.4, 5.4}} for a set of 4 special items, and then deliver those to Gerolt to upgrade your weapon.

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! One weapon
! style="border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;"|Total for every weapon
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | {{item icon|Unidentifiable Bone|x|size=big}} x10 {{item icon|Unidentifiable Shell|x|size=big}} x10 {{item icon|Unidentifiable Ore|x|size=big}} x10 {{item icon|Unidentifiable Seeds|x|size=big}} x10<br>{{item icon|Adamantite Francesca|x|size=big}} x4 {{item icon|Titanium Alloy Mirror|x|size=big}} x4 {{item icon|Dispelling Arrow|x|size=big}} x4 {{item icon|Kingcake|x|size=big}} x4
| style="text-align:center; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;" | {{item icon|Unidentifiable Bone|x|size=big}} x130 {{item icon|Unidentifiable Shell|x|size=big}} x130 {{item icon|Unidentifiable Ore|x|size=big}} x130 {{item icon|Unidentifiable Seeds|x|size=big}} x130<br>{{item icon|Adamantite Francesca|x|size=big}} x52 {{item icon|Titanium Alloy Mirror|x|size=big}} x52 {{item icon|Dispelling Arrow|x|size=big}} x52 {{item icon|Kingcake|x|size=big}} x52
|}

<center>
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan="6" | Anima Weapons (IL 210)
|-
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Almace|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Almace]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Ancile|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Ancile]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Ukonvasara|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Ukonvasara]] ([[Warrior|WAR]])
|-
| {{item icon|Nothung|x|size=big}}
| [[Nothung]] ([[Dark Knight|DRK]])
| {{item icon|Rhongomiant|x|size=big}}
| [[Rhongomiant]] ([[Dragoon|DRG]])
| {{item icon|Verethragna|x|size=big}}
| [[Verethragna]] ([[Monk|MNK]])
|-
| {{item icon|Kannagi|x|size=big}}
| [[Kannagi]] ([[Ninja|NIN]])
| {{item icon|Gandiva|x|size=big}}
| [[Gandiva]] ([[Bard|BRD]])
| {{item icon|Armageddon|x|size=big}}
| [[Armageddon]] ([[Machinist|MCH]])
|-
| {{item icon|Hvergelmir|x|size=big}}
| [[Hvergelmir]] ([[Black Mage|BLM]])
| {{item icon|Draconomicon|x|size=big}}
| [[Draconomicon]] ([[Summoner|SMN]])
| {{item icon|Majestas|x|size=big}}
| [[Majestas]] ([[White Mage|WHM]])
|-
| {{item icon|Tetrabiblos|x|size=big}}
| [[Tetrabiblos]] ([[Scholar|SCH]])
| {{item icon|Deneb|x|size=big}}
| [[Deneb]] ([[Astrologian|AST]])
|
|
|}
</center>

==Hyperconductive Anima Weapons (IL 230)==
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{{main|Hyperconductive Anima Weapons/Quest}}

Hyperconductive Anima weapons have a glow and some special effects added to their model.

Repeatable quest: {{i|Finding Your Voice}}

For {{i|Finding Your Voice}}, buy 5 {{item icon|Aether Oil}} from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|350}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1,750}} total) and turn them in to complete the quest and upgrade your weapon.

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! One weapon
! style="border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;"|Total for every weapon
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | {{item icon|Aether Oil|x|size=big}} x5 (= {{tomestone|poetics|size=40}} x 1,750)
| style="text-align:center; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;" | {{item icon|Aether Oil|x|size=big}} x65 (= {{tomestone|poetics|size=40}} x 22,750)
|}

<center>
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan="6" | Hyperconductive Anima Weapons (IL 230)
|-
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Almace|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Hyperconductive Almace]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Ancile|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Hyperconductive Ancile]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Ukonvasara|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Hyperconductive Ukonvasara]] ([[Warrior|WAR]])
|-
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Nothung|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Nothung]] ([[Dark Knight|DRK]])
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Rhongomiant|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Rhongomiant]] ([[Dragoon|DRG]])
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Verethragna|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Verethragna]] ([[Monk|MNK]])
|-
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Kannagi|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Kannagi]] ([[Ninja|NIN]])
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Gandiva|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Gandiva]] ([[Bard|BRD]])
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Armageddon|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Armageddon]] ([[Machinist|MCH]])
|-
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Hvergelmir|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Hvergelmir]] ([[Black Mage|BLM]])
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Draconomicon|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Draconomicon]] ([[Summoner|SMN]])
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Majestas|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Majestas]] ([[White Mage|WHM]])
|-
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Tetrabiblos|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Tetrabiblos]] ([[Scholar|SCH]])
| {{item icon|Hyperconductive Deneb|x|size=big}}
| [[Hyperconductive Deneb]] ([[Astrologian|AST]])
|
|
|}
</center>

==Reconditioned Anima Weapons (IL 240)==
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{{main|Reconditioned Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Reconditioned Anima weapons again have a new model.

Repeatable quest: {{i|A Dream Fulfilled}}

This step is a bit more involved. For {{i|A Dream Fulfilled}}, you will need to collect {{item icon|Umbrite}} and {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}. The exact amount will vary due to RNG, but will generally be 57x-60x of each. {{item icon|Umbrite}} can be purchased for {{tomestone|poetics|75}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each (4275-4500 total), while {{item icon|Crystal Sand}} will require you to trade with [[Ulan]] in [[Idyllshire]] for certain items. Each trade grants 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}. Most of the trade options are a poor deal, and some require items that are no longer obtainable.

The only recommended options are:
* 5x {{item icon|Blue Crafters' Scrip Token}} ({{scrip|low crafter|125}} {{scrip/low-crafter-text}} total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}
* 5x {{item icon|Blue Gatherers' Scrip Token}} ({{scrip|low gatherer|125}} {{scrip/low-gatherer-text}} total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}
* 5x {{item icon|Superior Enchanted Ink}} and 5x {{item icon|Thavnairian Mist}} ({{tomestone|poetics|225}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] total) '''=''' 2 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}.

150 of each item are needed to trade for 60 {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}, at a total cost of either {{tomestone|poetics|6750}}, or 150 [[Blue Crafters' Scrip Token|Blue Crafters']] / [[Blue Gatherers' Scrip Token|Gatherers' Scrip Token]] (3,750 [[Scrips|scrip]]).

Depending on the economy when you are doing this, primal parts might be a very efficient way to obtain the sand. Make sure to check the [[Market Board]]. See [[Reconditioned Anima Weapons/Quest]] for other trade options and further details.

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan=2 | Item Quick Reference
|-
! Item !! Cost
|-
| 57~60x {{item icon|Crystal Sand}}
| Options:
* {{tomestone|poetics|225}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] for 2 sand ({{tomestone|poetics|6,525-6,750}} total)
* {{scrip|low crafter|125}} {{scrip/low-crafter-text}} for 2 sand ({{scrip|low crafter|3,625-3,750}} total)
* {{scrip|low gatherer|125}} {{scrip/low-gatherer-text}} for 2 sand ({{scrip|low gatherer|3,625-3,750}} total)
* Buy ARR primal parts on the market board, if they're cheap.
|-
| 57~60x {{item icon|Umbrite}} || {{tomestone|poetics|75}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|4,275-4,500}} total)
|-
! Total (one weapon)
| '''{{tomestone|poetics|10,800-11,250}}''' (or '''{{tomestone|poetics|4,275-4,500}} + {{scrip|low crafter}}{{scrip|low gatherer|3,625-3,750}}''')
|-
! Total (all 13 weapons)
| '''{{tomestone|poetics|140,400-146,250}}''' (or '''{{tomestone|poetics|55,575-58,500}} + {{scrip|low crafter}}{{scrip|low gatherer|47,125-48,750}}''')
|}
{{clear}}

Once you have acquired the items, talk to Ulan to create Refined Crystal Sand and upgrade the stats on your weapon. Once the step is complete, you can turn in the quest and upgrade your weapon.

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! One weapon
! style="border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;"|Total for every weapon
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | {{item icon|Crystal Sand|x|size=big}} x57~60 {{item icon|Umbrite|x|size=big}} x57~60
| style="text-align:center; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;" | {{item icon|Crystal Sand|x|size=big}} x741~780 {{item icon|Umbrite|x|size=big}} x741~780
|}

<center>
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan="6" | Reconditioned Anima Weapons (IL 240)
|-
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Sword of the Twin Thegns|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Sword of the Twin Thegns]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Shield of the Twin Thegns|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Shield of the Twin Thegns]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Axe of the Blood Emperor|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Axe of the Blood Emperor]] ([[Warrior|WAR]])
|-
| {{item icon|Guillotine of the Tyrant|x|size=big}}
| [[Guillotine of the Tyrant]] ([[Dark Knight|DRK]])
| {{item icon|Trident of the Overlord|x|size=big}}
| [[Trident of the Overlord]] ([[Dragoon|DRG]])
| {{item icon|Sultan's Fists|x|size=big}}
| [[Sultan's Fists]] ([[Monk|MNK]])
|-
| {{item icon|Spurs of the Thorn Prince|x|size=big}}
| [[Spurs of the Thorn Prince]] ([[Ninja|NIN]])
| {{item icon|Bow of the Autarch|x|size=big}}
| [[Bow of the Autarch]] ([[Bard|BRD]])
| {{item icon|Flame of the Dynast|x|size=big}}
| [[Flame of the Dynast]] ([[Machinist|MCH]])
|-
| {{item icon|Rod of the Black Khan|x|size=big}}
| [[Rod of the Black Khan]] ([[Black Mage|BLM]])
| {{item icon|Book of the Mad Queen|x|size=big}}
| [[Book of the Mad Queen]] ([[Summoner|SMN]])
| {{item icon|Cane of the White Tsar|x|size=big}}
| [[Cane of the White Tsar]] ([[White Mage|WHM]])
|-
| {{item icon|Word of the Magnate|x|size=big}}
| [[Word of the Magnate]] ([[Scholar|SCH]])
| {{item icon|Sphere of the Last Heir|x|size=big}}
| [[Sphere of the Last Heir]] ([[Astrologian|AST]])
|
|
|}
</center>

==Sharpened Anima Weapons (IL 260)==
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{{main|Sharpened Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Sharpened Anima Weapons are, you guessed it, the same as before but glowier.

Repeatable quests: {{i|Future Proof}} for the weapon, and {{i|Cut from a Different Cloth}} and {{i|Seeking Inspiration}} for the materials

For {{i|Future Proof}} you need to collect and turn in 50 {{item icon|Singing Cluster}}s. You can get these from the following sources:
* Purchase from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|40}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each, or {{tomestone|poetics|2000}} total.
* 1x from the Daily Quest {{i|Cut from a Different Cloth}}, which requires you to run {{i|Duty Roulette: High-level Dungeons|alt=Duty Roulette: High-level Dungeons}}.
* 18x from the Weekly Quest {{i|Seeking Inspiration}}, which requires you to run {{i|Duty Roulette: Leveling|alt=Duty Roulette: Leveling}} three times. (You can do this even if you have already received the daily bonus for the roulette.)

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan=2 | Item Quick Reference
|-
! Item !! Cost
|-
| 50x {{item icon|Singing Cluster}}
| Options:
* {{tomestone|poetics|40}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|2,000}} total)
* 1x cluster from daily quest {{i|Cut from a Different Cloth}} (1 run of {{i|Duty Roulette: High-level Dungeons|alt=Duty Roulette: High-level Dungeons}})
* 18x cluster from weekly quest {{i|Seeking Inspiration}} (3 runs of {{i|Duty Roulette: Leveling|alt=Duty Roulette: Leveling}})
|-
! Total (one weapon)
| '''{{tomestone|poetics|2,000}}''' (If all are purchased)
|-
! Total (all 13 weapons)
| '''{{tomestone|poetics|26,000}}''' (If all are purchased)
|}

Once you have all the clusters, trade them to [[Blamprest]] in [[Idyllshire]] for some quest items, and then deliver those to Ardashir in Azys Lla to upgrade your weapon.

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! One weapon
! style="border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;"|Total for every weapon
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | {{item icon|Singing Cluster|x|size=big}} x50
| style="text-align:center; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;" | {{item icon|Singing Cluster|x|size=big}} x650
|}

<center>
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan="6" | Sharpened Anima Weapons (IL 260)
|-
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Sharpened Sword of the Twin Thegns|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Sharpened Sword of the Twin Thegns]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Sharpened Shield of the Twin Thegns|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Sharpened Shield of the Twin Thegns]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Sharpened Axe of the Blood Emperor|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Sharpened Axe of the Blood Emperor]] ([[Warrior|WAR]])
|-
| {{item icon|Sharpened Guillotine of the Tyrant|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Guillotine of the Tyrant]] ([[Dark Knight|DRK]])
| {{item icon|Sharpened Trident of the Overlord|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Trident of the Overlord]] ([[Dragoon|DRG]])
| {{item icon|Sharpened Sultan's Fists|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Sultan's Fists]] ([[Monk|MNK]])
|-
| {{item icon|Sharpened Spurs of the Thorn Prince|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Spurs of the Thorn Prince]] ([[Ninja|NIN]])
| {{item icon|Sharpened Bow of the Autarch|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Bow of the Autarch]] ([[Bard|BRD]])
| {{item icon|Sharpened Flame of the Dynast|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Flame of the Dynast]] ([[Machinist|MCH]])
|-
| {{item icon|Sharpened Rod of the Black Khan|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Rod of the Black Khan]] ([[Black Mage|BLM]])
| {{item icon|Sharpened Book of the Mad Queen|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Book of the Mad Queen]] ([[Summoner|SMN]])
| {{item icon|Sharpened Cane of the White Tsar|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Cane of the White Tsar]] ([[White Mage|WHM]])
|-
| {{item icon|Sharpened Word of the Magnate|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Word of the Magnate]] ([[Scholar|SCH]])
| {{item icon|Sharpened Sphere of the Last Heir|x|size=big}}
| [[Sharpened Sphere of the Last Heir]] ([[Astrologian|AST]])
|
|
|}
</center>

==Complete Anima Weapons (IL 270)==
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{{main|Complete Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Complete Anima weapons change their model yet another time, but this time they already come with their built-in light show.

Repeatable quests: {{i|Born Again Anima}} and {{i|Some Assembly Required}}

This is one of the more grindy steps. Pick up the quest {{i|Born Again Anima}}. First you will need to complete three dungeons:
* {{i|The Lost City of Amdapor (Hard)}} (unlocked by {{i|One More Night in Amdapor}})
* {{i|The Great Gubal Library (Hard)}} (unlocked by {{i|Let Me Gubal That for You}})
* {{i|Sohm Al (Hard)}} (unlocked by {{i|The Fires of Sohm Al}})

These dungeons can be done in any order and unsynced. '''You do not need to equip the weapon, it just needs to be in your inventory; but you must complete the dungeons as the job matching the weapon.'''

Next, you will need to farm aetheric density. This is the main grind. You can earn aetheric density by running a variety of Heavensward activities, including FATEs, dungeons, trials, and raids '''with your weapon equipped'''.

'''The most efficient method is to farm {{i|Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator (Savage)}} (A9S) unsynced 21 times.''' This can be done solo with gear at item level 610 or higher, or together with a few max-level teammates.
* If you have not unlocked the Alexander raids, start with the quest {{i|Disarmed}}. You will need to complete the entire questline (all 12 of the raid's fights), and then complete the quest {{i|Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Retells Your Story}} to unlock A9S.

Your progress may be viewed using the {{item icon|Enhanced Anima Glass}}.Talk to the [[Verification Node]] after completing the grind.

You will also need to acquire a {{item icon|Newborn Soulstone}} via {{i|Some Assembly Required}}, which requires you to collect and turn in 15 {{item icon|Pneumite}}, which can be purchased from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|100}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1500}} total) or from your Grand Company quartermaster for {{company seal|4000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|60000}} total).

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan=2 | Item Quick Reference
|-
! Item !! Cost
|-
| 15x {{item icon|Pneumite}} ||
Options:
* {{tomestone|poetics|100}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]] each ({{tomestone|poetics|1,500}} total)
* {{company seal|4,000}} [[Company Seal]]s each ({{company seal|60,000}} total)
|-
! Total (one weapon)
| '''{{tomestone|poetics|1,500}}''' or '''{{company seal|60,000}}'''
|-
! Total (all 13 weapons)
| '''{{tomestone|poetics|19,500}}''' or '''{{company seal|780,000}}'''
|}

Once these steps are complete, turn in the quest to upgrade your weapon.

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! One weapon
! style="border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;"|Total for every weapon
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | {{item icon|Pneumite|x|size=big}} x15
| style="text-align:center; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;" | {{item icon|Pneumite|x|size=big}} x195
|}

<center>
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan="6" | Complete Anima Weapons (IL 270)
|-
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Aettir|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Aettir]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Priwen|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Priwen]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Minos|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Minos]] ([[Warrior|WAR]])
|-
| {{item icon|Cronus|x|size=big}}
| [[Cronus]] ([[Dark Knight|DRK]])
| {{item icon|Areadbhar|x|size=big}}
| [[Areadbhar]] ([[Dragoon|DRG]])
| {{item icon|Nyepels|x|size=big}}
| [[Nyepels]] ([[Monk|MNK]])
|-
| {{item icon|Sandungs|x|size=big}}
| [[Sandungs]] ([[Ninja|NIN]])
| {{item icon|Terpander|x|size=big}}
| [[Terpander]] ([[Bard|BRD]])
| {{item icon|Deathlocke|x|size=big}}
| [[Deathlocke]] ([[Machinist|MCH]])
|-
| {{item icon|Kaladanda|x|size=big}}
| [[Kaladanda]] ([[Black Mage|BLM]])
| {{item icon|Mimesis|x|size=big}}
| [[Mimesis]] ([[Summoner|SMN]])
| {{item icon|Sindri|x|size=big}}
| [[Sindri]] ([[White Mage|WHM]])
|-
| {{item icon|Anabasis|x|size=big}}
| [[Anabasis]] ([[Scholar|SCH]])
| {{item icon|Canopus|x|size=big}}
| [[Canopus]] ([[Astrologian|AST]])
|
|
|}
</center>

==Lux Anima Weapons (IL 275)==
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{{main|Lux Anima Weapons/Quest}}
Lux Anima Weapons are the final form of this weapon series. They use the same model as the previous ones but now with very showy special effects.

Repeatable quest: {{i|Best Friends Forever}}

You will need to complete the one-time quests {{i|Body and Soul}} and {{i|Words of Wisdom}}. Afterwards, for {{i|Best Friends Forever}} you will need to complete 12 trials, which come in 4 groups. The groups have to completed in a specific order, but trials within a given group can be completed in any order. The trials are as follows:
* Step 1: {{i|The Bowl of Embers (Hard)}}, {{i|The Howling Eye (Hard)}}, {{i|The Navel (Hard)}}
* Step 2: {{i|Thornmarch (Hard)}}, {{i|The Whorleater (Hard)}}, {{i|The Striking Tree (Hard)}}, {{i|The Akh Afah Amphitheatre (Hard)}}
* Step 3: {{i|Thok ast Thok (Hard)}}, {{i|The Limitless Blue (Hard)}}
* Step 4: {{i|Containment Bay S1T7}}, {{i|Containment Bay P1T6}}, {{i|Containment Bay Z1T9}}

You will also need to purchase 1 bottle of {{item icon|Archaic Enchanted Ink}} from [[Sundry Splendors]] for {{tomestone|poetics|500}} [[Allagan Tomestones of Poetics]].

If you have not unlocked the [[Warring Triad]] trials (the "containment bay" ones), start with the quests {{i|Gods of Eld}} and {{i|When the Bough Wakes}}.

After completing the trials and purchasing the {{item icon|Archaic Enchanted Ink}}, turn in the quest to complete the final stage of your weapon!

{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! One weapon
! style="border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;"|Total for every weapon
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | {{item icon|Archaic Enchanted Ink|x|size=big}} x1 (= {{tomestone|poetics|size=40}} x 500)
| style="text-align:center; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa;" | {{item icon|Archaic Enchanted Ink|x|size=big}} x13 (= {{tomestone|poetics|size=40}} x 6,500)
|}

<center>
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
! colspan="6" | Lux Anima Weapons (IL 275)
|-
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Aettir Lux|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Aettir Lux]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Priwen Lux|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Priwen Lux]] ([[Paladin|PLD]])
|width="40px"| {{item icon|Minos Lux|x|size=big}}
|width="240px"| [[Minos Lux]] ([[Warrior|WAR]])
|-
| {{item icon|Cronus Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Cronus Lux]] ([[Dark Knight|DRK]])
| {{item icon|Areadbhar Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Areadbhar Lux]] ([[Dragoon|DRG]])
| {{item icon|Nyepels Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Nyepels Lux]] ([[Monk|MNK]])
|-
| {{item icon|Sandungs Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Sandungs Lux]] ([[Ninja|NIN]])
| {{item icon|Terpander Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Terpander Lux]] ([[Bard|BRD]])
| {{item icon|Deathlocke Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Deathlocke Lux]] ([[Machinist|MCH]])
|-
| {{item icon|Kaladanda Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Kaladanda Lux]] ([[Black Mage|BLM]])
| {{item icon|Mimesis Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Mimesis Lux]] ([[Summoner|SMN]])
| {{item icon|Sindri Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Sindri Lux]] ([[White Mage|WHM]])
|-
| {{item icon|Anabasis Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Anabasis Lux]] ([[Scholar|SCH]])
| {{item icon|Canopus Lux|x|size=big}}
| [[Canopus Lux]] ([[Astrologian|AST]])
|
|
|}
</center>

==Gallery==
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Weapons can be viewed in the following gallery, along with the collage of all weapons.
* [[Anima Weapon Gallery]]

<gallery heights=700px widths=350px mode=packed>
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</gallery>

==Anima Weapons Table==
{{Relic Weapons Table|hw}}

==Glamour==
You can manually glamour your current weapon with the appearance of your Anima relic weapon (at its current state) if you have a {{item icon|Glamour Prism}} and the Anima weapon in your bags.

You can't put your anima relic weapon in [[Glamour Dressers]] (due to the custom stats), but you can use [[Replica Anima Weapons|replicas]] that become available after Gerolt introduces you to a [[Restoration Node]] when completing {{i|Finding Your Voice}}. [[Replica Anima Weapons|Replicas]] become available gradually as you move through stages.

==Achievements==
''Main articles: [[Anima Weapons Achievements]]''

Anima Weapons are associated with several [[achievements]].

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