There’s no one definitive way to get the Bacon Bits Minion in Final Fantasy XIV, but here are a few tips to help you along the way. First, be sure to complete the main story quest “The Bacon Bits” in order to earn access to the minion. Second, use the black market to purchase items that will increase your chances of getting the minion. Finally, try using social media and other methods to spread word about your quest and how you can get it.
Since Retainers share your Levels, you’ll need to be Level 80 as a Botanist. Your Retainer will also need a minimum of 1,459 in the Gathering Stat.
That’s easily attainable, however, as even normal Vendor Gear can be used to hit it.
The Venture itself does offer a variety of Rewards, with the Minion being quite rare. Although the Venture takes 18 hours of real time to complete – and it’ll likely require multiple attempts.
Woodland Exploration XXV Drops
2,396,800 Retainer Experience Allagan Silver Piece (6x) Lignum Vitae Log (6 – 9x) Bacon Bits Minion Mist Spinach (6 – 9x) Peppermint (6 – 9x) Pixie Floss Boll (6 – 9x) Russett Popoto (6 – 9x) Sandteak Log (6 – 9x) Upland Wheat (6 – 9x)
Each foray into the Woodlands will cost your two Ventures.
These are most easily obtained from your Grand Company at the following locations:
Ul’dah – Steps of Nald – Hall of Flames, X:8 Y:9 New Gridania – Adders’ Nest, X:10 Y:11 Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks – Maelstrom Command, X:13 Y:13
They’ll cost you 200 Seals each, and it’s probably a good idea to stock up on them.
Keep dispensing your Retainer and eventually you’ll end up with your porcine companion.
