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How to get the Hippo Calf Minion in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

Don't be a Hippo-crite!

The Hippo Calf is one of the adorable new minions added Final Fantasy XIV with the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. The Hippo Calf is a portly and cute hippopotamus baby, the Hippo Calf is definitely one minion you need to add to your collection.

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To get the Hippo Calf, you need to complete the Vanaspati dungeon. The level 85 dungeon is unlocked through the Main Story Quest (MSQ). Complete the dungeon, and the Hippo Calf has a chance to be found in the chest of the final chest. 

Related: All new Dungeons in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

The Hippo Calf has a very low drop rate, however, so it could be multiple runs before you even catch a glimpse of the little grey minion. The best way to reliably farm this minion is to complete Trusts. Completing the dungeon with NPCs in Trust will ensure there’s no competition for gear or the minion.

Alternatively, the Hippo Calf is Market Board tradeable. This means you could head to the Market Board and purchase the minion from someone who already has it. Depending on your server, this minion currently retails from between one million gil to a more reasonable 40,000. 

As a result, you have multiple options to get your hands on the Hippo Calf. Either by grinding out a dungeon, or forking over your hard-earned Gil!

For more Final Fantasy XIV minion guides, check out How to get the Adventure Basket minion in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker on Pro Game Guides!


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Michael Hassall
Michael lives in the UK, but wishes he lived in Eorzea. A life-long gamer, Four years ago, he ditched a "real" job to write about video games for a living, and hasn't looked back. When not guiding players how to get the latest mounts, crafting recipes, and in-game goodies, he spends his time nurturing an unhealthy addiction to MMOs and gacha games.