You’ve spent hours hitting rocks in Shaaloani or hacking away at trees in Yak T’el. Your inventory is a disaster. Your GP is constantly bottomed out. We've all been there. If you're looking for a break from the grind while still making progress, the FFXIV Dawntrail gathering beast tribe—now officially called the Mamool Ja Allied Society—is basically your best friend.
But honestly? A lot of players are sleeping on how these quests actually work or why they’re worth the ten minutes a day.
It isn't just about the XP. Sure, going from level 90 to 100 is faster with these dailies, but the real value is tucked away in the rewards and the lore that actually makes the Mamool Ja feel like more than just "the lizard guys" from the MSQ.
The Mamool Ja: Not Just Another Fetch Quest
In Dawntrail, the gathering-focused Allied Society is the Mamool Ja, specifically centered around the rejuvenation of their agricultural efforts. You’ll find them in Yak T’el. If you were expecting some high-intensity combat scenario, think again. This is about soil. It’s about seeds. It's about making the jungle thrive.
To even look at these quests, you’ve got to finish the 7.0 Main Scenario Quest (the one literally titled "Dawntrail"). That’s the baseline. But wait, there’s more. You also need to wrap up a specific blue side quest chain in Yak T'el. Look for the quest "Brains and Brawn" from Fahrafahr.
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If you don't see it, you probably missed the prerequisite chain starting with "Aiming High" from Ty’at Roh.
People always complain that they can't find the unlock. Usually, it's because they ignored those yellow side quests that eventually turn blue. Don't be that person. Just clear the map; it’s worth it.
Why You Actually Care
- Easy XP: It’s the most brain-dead way to level Miner, Botanist, or Fisher.
- Materia XII: As of Patch 7.35, the currency exchange for Grade XI and XII materia is the most consistent way to pentameld without going broke.
- The Mount: The Branchbearer Horn is the big prize here. It’s a mount that actually fits the vibe of the Tural region.
- Minions and Glam: The Ja Tiika Leafkin minion is adorable in a "don't touch me" kind of way.
Breaking Down the Reputation Grind
The grind is structured. It’s predictable. But it’s also shorter than the old ARR days. Thank goodness for that. You start at "Friendly" (Rank 3). You aren't starting from zero.
Rank 3 to Rank 4 (Friendly to Trusted)
You’ll be doing tasks like "Root of the Problem" or "Cultivating Data." These are simple gathering nodes. You don't even need high-end gear. The game scales the difficulty to your level, so even if you're rocking level 90 scrip gear, you’ll be fine.
It takes about four days of doing your three daily allowances to hit the next rank. Once you do, the shop expands. This is where you can first grab the Branchbearer Horn for 18 tokens. Yes, they give you the mount early now. It’s a huge change from previous expansions where you had to wait until the very end.
The Mid-Tier Slog
Ranks 5 and 6 (Respected and Honored) take a bit longer—6 to 8 days each. The quests get slightly more varied. You might find yourself "Healing the Fields" or dealing with "Bugs Begone."
The rewards here are mostly about the Home at Heart Orchestrion Roll and more housing items like the Tiika Selvaas. If you aren't into housing, this part feels like a chore, but you need the tokens for the high-end materia anyway.
What Most People Miss About the Rewards
Here is the thing. Most players just look at the mount and stop.
But if you’re a serious crafter or gatherer, you know that Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia XII is expensive. Like, millions-of-gil expensive on some servers. By doing these dailies, you get a steady stream of tokens that bypass the market board entirely.
Also, the Mamool Ja Nanook (the currency) doesn't cap as quickly as you'd think. Save them. When Patch 7.4 or 7.5 drops with new gathering requirements, having a stack of these tokens to buy the latest materia is a pro move.
A Quick Reality Check on Fishing
If you’re leveling Fisher through this, it’s a bit different. You won’t be hitting standard nodes; you’ll be looking for quest-specific fishing holes. Keep some Versatile Lure on you. It works for every single beast tribe fishing quest. Don't waste your inventory space on twenty different types of bait.
Actionable Steps for Your Daily Routine
Don't make this harder than it is. FFXIV is a marathon, not a sprint.
- Park your character in Yak T'el before you log off for the night.
- Do the quests first thing. They take ten minutes.
- Use your tokens immediately on Materia XII if you’re already level 100. If not, save them for the mount.
- Check the "Wachumeqimeqi Deliveries" while you’re at it. They’re right there in Tuliyollal and offer massive scrip rewards that complement the beast tribe XP.
By the time you hit Bloodsworn rank, you'll have a new mount, a maxed-out gatherer, and enough materia to actually hit those high-end legendary nodes in the final Dawntrail zones. It's a low-effort, high-reward system. Just make sure you actually talk to Fahrafahr to get the ball rolling. Otherwise, you're just leaving XP on the table.