A Complete Guide to Starting Hildibrand Quests in FFXIV: Dawntrail

New Adventures in Final Fantasy XIV: Patch 7.15 Adds Hildibrand Quest

Final Fantasy XIV’s latest update, patch 7.15, has arrived, carrying with it a fresh Hildibrand adventure titled “The Case of the Displaced Inspector.”The character of Hildibrand Manderville has captured the hearts of players since his debut in patch 2.1. Initially introduced as a humorous subplot to bridge the main story and the Heavensward expansion, his exaggerated escapades have evolved into an essential element of the game’s narrative. Notably, Hildibrand’s chronology even intertwined with the Relic questline during the previous expansion, Endwalker.

Fans have long lauded Hildibrand’s quests for their whimsical narratives, outrageous action sequences, and endearing characters. Little has changed in this regard, even as we navigate through the post-Dawntrail updates. Currently, Hildibrand and the Manderville family remain pivotal to the lore of FFXIV, and players are eager for the new adventure he brings. Here’s how you can jump into Hildibrand’s latest quest in patch 7.15.

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Prerequisites for Hildibrand Quests
Starting “The Case of the Displaced Inspector”

Prerequisites for Hildibrand Quests in Dawntrail

Story & Level Requirements

Before embarking on the new Hildibrand quest in patch 7.15, players need to meet three key requirements:

Level 100 in a Disciple of War or Magic class
Completion of the main story quest “Dawntrail”
Completion of the preceding Hildibrand quest “Gentlemen at Heart”

To reiterate, achieving level 100 in any class is mandatory to initiate this new Hildibrand quest. This applies to all job types, whether you’re using one of the new Dawntrail classes like Pictomancer or traditional ones such as Warrior or Black Mage. However, players who have only leveled Disciples of the Hand or Land will not be able to start the quest. Ensure that you are equipped with your main weapon if you believe you meet the level requirement but can’t access the quest.

Furthermore, you must have completed the entire main story quest, including “Dawntrail,”to qualify for the new Hildibrand storyline. This completion is signified by a “To be continued”message in your MSQ interface.

Lastly, it’s crucial to have finished the previous Hildibrand quest, “Gentlemen at Heart.”You can initiate this from Godbert in Thavnair at coordinates X:22 Y:34. Keep in mind that this quest connects to the Endwalker Hildibrand series, and you may need to revisit older quests including “The Sleeping Gentleman”located in Radz-at-Han at X: 11.8 Y: 11.2.

If you need a quick reference for all Hildibrand quests and their launch points, the following table outlines this information, including the necessity of completing each expansion’s MSQ prior to tackling its corresponding Hildibrand quests:

Expansion	Quest	Starting Location
A Realm Reborn	“The Rise and Fall of Gentlemen”	Ul’dah, Steps of Nald (X: 9.8 Y: 8.7)
Heavensward	“A Gentleman Falls, Rather Than Flies”	Coerthas, The Pillars (X: 5.9 Y: 9.9)
Stormblood	“The Untold Story: Nashu Goes East”	Married (X: 10.6 Y: 9.8)
Endwalker	“The Sleeping Gentleman”	Radz-at-Han (X: 11.8 Y: 11.2)

It’s worth noting that Shadowbringers is the only expansion to not feature its own Hildibrand quest arc.

If you haven’t yet fulfilled these requirements, there’s no rush. The new Hildibrand quest will remain available for some time, as it is part of the current patch and won’t vanish with the next update.

Getting Started with “The Case of the Displaced Inspector”

Hildibrand Quest Location in Patch 7.15

To kick off your journey with the new Hildibrand quest, head to Tuliyollal and seek out Nashu, an NPC well-versed in the Manderville lore. You can find her at coordinates X: 14.5 Y: 12.5. Engage with her, and provided you meet the necessary requirements, you’ll be all set to dive into “Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures.”

From this point onward, simply follow the quest markers as the story unfolds, leading you through Hildibrand’s intriguing escapades. What surprising revelations and escapades await this intrepid detective in Tuliyollal? Final Fantasy XIV players are eager to discover the twists and turns of the new questline.

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