FFXIV: PVP Series 8 rewards and how to get them

Every major patch in Final Fantasy XIV since patch 6.1 has added a new PVP series to play through, with unique rewards up for grabs for those who put in the hard work against their fellow players. Patch 7.2 introduces PVP Series 8, and adds new items to buy with Trophy Crystals. As always, there are 30 basic Malmstone levels to work through, but you’ll only need to complete 25 of them if you want to get all of the unique series 8 rewards. Climbing through the Malmstone levels will also provide you with much-needed Trophy Crystals, but more on how to spend those in just a little while. How to get Series EXP in FFXIV Image by Destructoid Series EXP is earned through playing PVP, and while you obviously get more when you win, you’ll still be rewarded at least somewhat if you don’t. The amount of Series EXP you need to increase a Malmstone level ranges between 2,000 (at level 1) to 10,000 (post-level 25). Here’s how much Series EXP you’ll earn through playing the different types of PVP: PVP type Series EXP Crystalline Conflict Win: 900 Lose: 700 Rival Wings Win: 1,250Lose: 750 Frontline First place: 1,500Second place: 1,250Third place: 1,000 You’ll also receive an additional 1,500 Series EXP each day for completing your Frontline Roulette, regardless of where you place. Series 8 Malmstone rewards in Final Fantasy XIV Screenshot by Destructoid Although you’ll gain 1,000 Trophy Crystals for most Malmstone levels you achieve, every five levels you’ll get something potentially more worthwhile instead: Level 5: Ballroom Etiquette - Feigning Fainting Level 10: Fields of Glory Framer’s Kit Level 15: Clockwork Oppressor minion Level 20: Onsai Hakair Framer’s Kit Level 25: Magitek Slasher Identification Key After claiming your level 25 reward, you’ll then be able to endlessly hoard Trophy Crystals until Series 8 comes to an end, and trust me, you’re going to need them. Previous PVP rewards available for Trophy Crystals Image by Destructoid With the implementation of patch 7.2 and the beginning of Series 8, some previous PVP Series rewards have been added to the selection of items available from the Crystal Quartermaster at Wolves’ Den Pier. These were highly sought after at the time that they were rewards, and it’s nice for people who missed out on them to have the chance to purchase them now. Here are all of the new items added in exchange for Trophy Crystals, how much they cost, and what section you’ll find them under: Item Trophy Crystal cost Section Archfiend Helm 1,500 Universal Gear Archfiend Armor 1,500 Universal Gear Archfiend Gauntlets 1,500 Universal Gear Archfiend Breeches 1,500 Universal Gear Archfiend Sabatons 1,500 Universal Gear Clockwork Crimson Chaser 1,000 Other Clockwork Cerulean Chaser 1,000 Other Fylgja Horn 5,000 Other The post FFXIV: PVP Series 8 rewards and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid.

Mar 25, 2025 - 13:54

FFXIV: PVP Series 8 rewards and how to get them

Every major patch in Final Fantasy XIV since patch 6.1 has added a new PVP series to play through, with unique rewards up for grabs for those who put in the hard work against their fellow players. Patch 7.2 introduces PVP Series 8, and adds new items to buy with Trophy Crystals.

As always, there are 30 basic Malmstone levels to work through, but you’ll only need to complete 25 of them if you want to get all of the unique series 8 rewards. Climbing through the Malmstone levels will also provide you with much-needed Trophy Crystals, but more on how to spend those in just a little while.

How to get Series EXP in FFXIV

Series EXP is earned through playing PVP, and while you obviously get more when you win, you’ll still be rewarded at least somewhat if you don’t. The amount of Series EXP you need to increase a Malmstone level ranges between 2,000 (at level 1) to 10,000 (post-level 25).

Here’s how much Series EXP you’ll earn through playing the different types of PVP:

PVP type	Series EXP
Crystalline Conflict	Win: 900 Lose: 700
Rival Wings	Win: 1,250 Lose: 750
Frontline	First place: 1,500 Second place: 1,250 Third place: 1,000

You’ll also receive an additional 1,500 Series EXP each day for completing your Frontline Roulette, regardless of where you place.

Series 8 Malmstone rewards in Final Fantasy XIV

Although you’ll gain 1,000 Trophy Crystals for most Malmstone levels you achieve, every five levels you’ll get something potentially more worthwhile instead:

Level 5: Ballroom Etiquette - Feigning Fainting
Level 10: Fields of Glory Framer’s Kit
Level 15: Clockwork Oppressor minion
Level 20: Onsai Hakair Framer’s Kit
Level 25: Magitek Slasher Identification Key

After claiming your level 25 reward, you’ll then be able to endlessly hoard Trophy Crystals until Series 8 comes to an end, and trust me, you’re going to need them.

Previous PVP rewards available for Trophy Crystals

With the implementation of patch 7.2 and the beginning of Series 8, some previous PVP Series rewards have been added to the selection of items available from the Crystal Quartermaster at Wolves’ Den Pier. These were highly sought after at the time that they were rewards, and it’s nice for people who missed out on them to have the chance to purchase them now.

Here are all of the new items added in exchange for Trophy Crystals, how much they cost, and what section you’ll find them under:

Item	Trophy Crystal cost	Section
Archfiend Helm	1,500	Universal Gear
Archfiend Armor	1,500	Universal Gear
Archfiend Gauntlets	1,500	Universal Gear
Archfiend Breeches	1,500	Universal Gear
Archfiend Sabatons	1,500	Universal Gear
Clockwork Crimson Chaser	1,000	Other
Clockwork Cerulean Chaser	1,000	Other
Fylgja Horn	5,000	Other

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